Hotter Than Hot (Suntastic Fun #2) by Ariella Zoelle

 

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Baxley has been teasing Callahan for years about wanting to be with him. When Callahan finds out his best friend is actually serious about being with him, his curiosity gets the better of him. Why should being straight stop him from having fun with his sexy best friend?

Callahan

Baxley is a lot of things: an awesome friend, a relentlessly shameless flirt, a little too attractive, and way too tempting when I’m straight. All of his heated teasing is starting to get to me, making me wonder if maybe indulging my curiosity might be worth blurring the boundaries of our friendship for a night. But what if it’s so good that I want a repeat experience? Am I really ready for that?

He promises me an experience that’s hotter than hot, but can he actually prove he’s not all talk? And am I really ready to discover that I like what he’s offering me?

Baxley

When everything about Callahan lights my insides up like a fireworks finale on the Fourth of July, I knew from the moment I first saw him that he was the one for me. The only thing stopping me from making him mine is that he’s straight. But that excuse goes out the window when he kisses me, like he’s been dying for a taste of me for years. Did I die and go to Heaven or did all of my dreams just come true?

If he’s ready to take a chance on me, I’m not just going to show him a good time. I’m going to do everything I can to make him fall in love with me. Could I really be so lucky to win my best friend’s heart and make him my boyfriend?

Hotter Than Hot is the second and final book in the Suntastic Fun duet. This novella features a friends to lovers, bisexual awakening, no angst romance. If you love cute sweetness, sexy fun, and scorching-hot banter that will make you laugh and swoon, you’ll adore this satisfying HEA without cliffhangers. Each book can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed in order.

Hotter Than Hot was originally published as Turn Up the Heat for the Boys of Summer M/M giveaway. A new epilogue has been added for publication.

My Rating - 4 Stars!

Hotter Than Hot is a fun short romance by Ariella Zoelle. The second book in the Suntastic Fun series, this is easily read as a standalone. 

I enjoy this book from the start. Two best friends. One pins for the other, who thinks he's afraid of commitment. I adore the assumptions and the misunderstandings at the start. 

What follows is a friends to lovers romance that's sweet and hot. 

Written in alternating first person pov, the writing full of life and flows well. Sure, some might complain that there's no reason they waited so long before having their conversation, but who cares. It's all fun. 

Hotter Than Hot is a great choice when you're looking for a quick read. This Ariella Zoelle will leave you swooning and smiling. 

BLOG TOUR, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - The Art of Living by Abrianna Denae

 

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Book Title: The Art of Living 

Author: Abrianna Denae

Cover Artist: Pretty in Ink Creations

Release Date: June 10, 2021

Genre: Contemporary gay romance

Tropes: Single dad, hurt/comfort, office romance, slow burn

Themes: Trust, meddling family

Heat Rating: 3 flames     

Length: 35 000 words/ 90 pages

It is a standalone book, though the reader may be interested in The Gift of Believing, a companion book featuring the MC’s son: mybook.to/GoB

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Letting go is the hardest thing a person can do…

Robert Harper has spent the past seventeen years living for his son. He doesn’t know who he is if he’s not being a caregiver and protector all rolled into one.

Niall Ross is finally ready to make a life of his own. After years spent making sure his younger brother had everything he needed, it’s time for Niall to discover who he is.

All it takes is one glance across a crowded meeting room for the men to feel a connection, but Robert is terrified his life is too complicated for the other man. Luckily, Niall has patience in abundance. With a little help from Robert’s meddling family, the two begin a tentative relationship.

Just as they’re finding their footing, all of Robert’s worst fears come to life and he falters under the pressure. Niall takes the challenge to show Robert that he’s a safe place to lean on, but when his own life begins to unravel, he places his heart in Robert’s hands. When two independent men are forced to trust each other will the love win out, or will vulnerability and fear cause them to lose the best thing they didn't even know they had.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

The Art of Living is a wonderful short romance by Abrianna Denae. I haven't yet read the prequal,  The Gift of Believing  but I definitely plan to. 

This is a boss/employee romance that is totally sweet. 

Robert's whole world revolves around caring for his ill teenage son. He doesn't date. He does most of his work from home. And he worries. A lot. 

But meeting his new boss Niall starts to change things. His new boss is understanding, supportive, and totally loving. I adore everything about these two together. 

The Art of Living is beautifully written. Even the title is perfectly fitting for this Abrianna Denae gem. This book is compelling, riveting, and all consuming. It's a short quick read that will leave you totally satisfied. 

And now off to read  The Gift of Believing  to learn more about Garrett and Presley. 

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“You really want me to date?”

Garrett nods. “I want you to live your life. I know you’re going to argue and say that you have everything you need with me, and Uncle Jared, and Sam. Maybe that’s true, but I also can’t help but feel guilty because if I wasn’t me then maybe you’d have found someone else by now.”

“Garrett, no, you know that’s not true,” I say gently. “Those other people I dated when you were younger, they didn’t last because they weren’t right for our family. If anyone can’t handle me and everything I come with, then they’re not worth my time.”

He studies me with those dark, wise eyes of his. “Does this mean you’ll give Niall a chance then? Because he’s different, I can feel it.”

Shit. I walked right into that one.

“Yeah,” I sigh. “I’d be open to trying.”

Garrett smiles and whips out his phone. I don’t bother asking who he’s texting, since the pieces are starting to slowly fall into place. I look at Presley, “They planned this, didn’t they?”

Pres smiles and nods. “Jared thought you both needed a little intervention.”

I shake my head and laugh a bit because my family is insane.

Garrett is still texting away while Presley and I clean up the kitchen. I try to tell Pres that he doesn’t need to help since he and Gare cooked, but he waves me off.

I just get the dishwasher started when my phone rings.  The display reads Niall and my mouth suddenly goes dry while my stomach begins to tie itself into knots.

Both boys stare at me as I accept the call. “Hello?”

“Hi,” pause, and then Niall laughs, “This is more awkward than I thought it’d be.”

I smile and turn away from the teenage busybodies. “I seriously doubt whatever you have to say is more awkward than the dinner I just had.”

He laughs again. “They tried to butter you up with food, huh?”

I groan. “Yes. When’d they get to you?”

“Sam talked to me this afternoon. Then they added me to a group chat a few hours ago and promptly blew up my phone with texts about twenty minutes or so ago.”

I sigh. “I’m sorry about them.”

“It’s fine,” Niall assures. “They’re just looking out for you.”

“They’re nosy and need to learn how to mind their own business.” I look over my shoulder to find Garrett and Presley sitting at the table, hanging onto my every word. Shaking my head, I stride from the room in search of some privacy.

“So if I were to ask you to dinner, you’d say no?”

“I guess you should ask and find out.”

Niall chuckles a bit. “Will you have dinner with me, Robert?”

My heart stutters in my chest and it takes a moment for me to get my mouth working. “Yes,” I finally manage to say.

“Great. Tomorrow?”

“Tomorrow is perfect.”

“I’ll text you the details unless someone else does it for me.”

I snort. “That’s a high possibility. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Tomorrow,” he repeats. “Have a good night, Robert.”

“You too.”

The line goes dead and a part of me mourns the loss of his voice. Taking a steadying breath, I let the giddy feeling of a first date wash over me. I’ll never tell my family this, but I’m glad they decided to interfere with my life. I never would have had the guts to do this myself.

Tomorrow can’t come fast enough.

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Abrianna Denae is a twenty-four-year-old author living in Northern California. An English major, she has always had a passion for writing.

Deciding to sit down and write one of the many stories that had plagued her mind for years was the easy part—finding the time to do it was a different story.

Caffeine is her best friend, and sleep is her worst enemy.

A lover of books that make the reader feel something, she tries to incorporate as much of her real-world views and feelings into her stories as she can.

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The Art of Living by Abrianna Denae

 

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Robert Harper has spent the past seventeen years living for his son. He doesn’t know who he is if he’s not being a caregiver and protector all rolled into one.

Niall Ross is finally ready to make a life of his own. After years spent making sure his younger brother had everything he needed, it’s time for Niall to discover who he is.

All it takes is one glance across a crowded meeting room for the men to feel a connection, but Robert is terrified his life is too complicated for the other man. Luckily, Niall has patience in abundance. With a little help from Robert’s meddling family, the two begin a tentative relationship.

Just as they’re finding their footing, all of Robert’s worst fears come to life and he falters under the pressure. Niall takes the challenge to show Robert that he’s a safe place to lean on, but when his own life begins to unravel, he places his heart in Robert’s hands. When two independent men are forced to trust each other will the love win out, or will vulnerability and fear cause them to lose the best thing they didn't even know they had.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

The Art of Living is a wonderful short romance by Abrianna Denae. I haven't yet read the prequal,  The Gift of Believing  but I definitely plan to. 

This is a boss/employee romance that is totally sweet. 

Robert's whole world revolves around caring for his ill teenage son. He doesn't date. He does most of his work from home. And he worries. A lot. 

But meeting his new boss Niall starts to change things. His new boss is understanding, supportive, and totally loving. I adore everything about these two together. 

The Art of Living is beautifully written. Even the title is perfectly fitting for this Abrianna Denae gem. This book is compelling, riveting, and all consuming. It's a short quick read that will leave you totally satisfied. 

And now off to read  The Gift of Believing  to learn more about Garrett and Presley. 

Kiss & Tell (Food Truck Warriors Novella) by Beth Bolden

 

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This version of Kiss & Tell was available for free through the Winter Wonderland promotion. It has since been expanded and published.

This New Year’s, Alexis’ kiss is on his list.

Jackson loves his job. His bar, the Funky Cup, is everything to him—even though he's begun to realize there’s more to life than long days and way too many spreadsheets. Late one night, Jackson discovers Alexis' food truck, indulging in the best Greek food he's ever tasted. Too bad Alexis isn't planning on sticking around. He's just passing through.

But when Jackson bumps into the charming Alexis a second time, during his New Year’s Eve party, Jackson knows that when the clock strikes midnight, there’s only one thing he wants: their lips pressed together.

Just for tonight, he wants it all.

But nothing ever goes to plan, and when Jackson realizes he needs more than just kisses?

He's going to need a strong dose of holiday magic. 

My Rating - 4 Stars!

Beth Bolden's Kiss & Tell is a short and sweet tale. It's a fantastic mix of Beth's Kitchen Gods and Food Truck Warriors series. 

Alexis and Jackson agree to one night together. But their feelings are strong and continue to grow 

With a week together that leads them to reconsider their futures, their tale is a feel good and tender read.

I enjoy the way these two workaholics come together and discover there's more to life than their businesses. And the ending is perfectly adorable.  

Kiss & Tell is a great low angst story. This Beth Bolden read just had me feeling happy throughout. It was the quick little escape from life I needed at the moment.