His Perfect Christmas Gift by Ali Ryecart

 

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Can a Bad Boy be a Good Boy’s Perfect Christmas Gift?

Days before Christmas, and another bad choice forces Felix Hennessy to flee his hedonistic London life. When his plans to lay low at a luxury hotel are thwarted by a snowstorm, he’s forced to seek shelter in a tiny village pub. Being stranded in the middle of nowhere isn’t meant to be part of the picture but if he has to rough it for a few days, the cute young barman will help smooth things over. Then he can return to his real life in the city.

For Gabriel York, home is where the heart is. He’s determined to stay in the tight-knit village nestled deep in a rural valley — but it would be so much better with the right man by his side. Someone steadfast, someone to share his love of family and community. Someone to build a future with. Felix intrigues him like no other, but he’s a city boy through and through. When the snow melts, Felix will be gone — and he might just take Gabriel’s heart with him.

A sweet, low angst MM romance, overflowing with all the festive feels and flavours. A celebration of family, community, and two men finding in the other His Perfect Christmas Gift.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

His Perfect Christmas Gift is a fantastic Christmas romance by Ali Ryecart. It's a classic Hallmark style story that could easily be a Hallmark movie. 

Big city, rich spoiled man ends up stranded in a small time at Christmas time. He ends up working at the family pub, making for some cute and charming moments. 

And, of course, he wins his way into the townspeople's heart. 

The town is a main character in this story, with it's traditions, charm, and festivities. 

You have to love a small town man who works with his family and wants to stay in his town. Meanwhile the rich man finds a place with a man to love and a place he belongs. 

Love it. I wouldn't change a thing!

His Perfect Christmas Gift is a must read when you're in the mood for a sweet as can be Christmas romance. Ali Ryecart delivers all the feels in this one. 

RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - The Bromance Zone (The Good Guys #1) by Lauren Blakely

 

THE BROMANCE ZONE by Lauren Blakely

Release Date: October 26th

 

THE BROMANCE ZONE by #1 NYT Bestselling author Lauren Blakely is NOW LIVE!! This book comes fully equipped with…

 ❄️ Eight inches!

 

❄️ A dirty game of would you rather!

 

❄️ Deep thoughts about Paul Rudd!

 

❄️ A super awkward dinner party scene!

 

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❄️ Two sexy, charming heroes!

 

 

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Two great friends. One road trip. And eight inches…

...of snow that night at the cabin.

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. Friends don't bang friends.

I want my friends to stay in my life, especially that flirty, clever, outgoing best friend of mine.

It's a damn good thing Owen and I made a pact in college to never ever sleep together, or else I'd be tempted.

Trouble is, eight years later I've been wondering what his kisses taste like. And I've been curious if our chemistry would extend into the bedroom. If he might feel the same risky pull.

But I don't want to lose Owen, and history says there's no way a tryst between friends can end well.

So as long as I avoid the bedroom with him, I won't break that hard-as-steel rule.

Except the snow has other plans…

The Bromance Zone is a deliciously flirty, red-hot sexy, friends-to-lovers MM romance about the charming guy next door who's sworn to never date a friend, the flirty hot nerd who's been secretly crushing on that friend forever, and one night snowed in in a cabin. This book comes fully equipped for your reading pleasure with sexy banter, a super awkward dinner party, and a scene in front of a fireplace that proves just how dangerous the friend zone is.

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My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

The Bromance Zone is the first book in The Good Guys series by Lauren Blakely. It's a deliciously flirty friends to lovers romance. 

River and Owen are best friends who take their friendship very seriously. There may be attraction between them but they both value their friendship too much to risk losing it by acting on said attraction. They even made a pact about it. 

But now, years later, both regret ever having made the pact. They're almost thirty and nothing comes close to the feelings they have for each other.

Things get interesting when they take a trip together for a holiday with friends. Cue the forced proximity that may just allow them to move beyond friendship, as they get stranded in a snowstorm. Awww, I just love this trope!

I adore these two together. Everything about their friendship is great. They're fun, with great banter and a delightful dynamic. Basically, if you enjoy friends to lovers, you will love these two and their story. 

Written in first person, alternating pov, this is an easy read, with a great flow and a charming storyline. 

The Bromance Zone is everything I was hoping it would be. This Lauren Blakely romance is the best of friendship, love, and fun times. It's the perfect choice when you're in the mood for an enjoyable, cute tale. 

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A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible

Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s

sexy, sweet, and witty. She also writes USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romance.

With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York

Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with

more than 55 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 4.5 million books. A Brown University graduate, Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

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How to Catch the Boss (Chester Falls #4.5) by Ana Ashley

 

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I’m in love with my brother’s best friend.
Have I also mentioned he’s my boss?

Working with Ryan is a daily reminder of what I can’t have.
But how do I tell my heart that?
When we’re trapped together in a log cabin, in the snowy mountains of Lydovia, just before Christmas, I realize my feelings might not be completely one-sided.

Ryan’s afraid of losing my brother’s friendship, but how can I go back to not being with him?
How do I make him see that what we have is worth the risk?

Caution! contains:
Excessive pastry consumption
Food-themed underwear
A voyeuristic deer
A meddling royal family

How To Catch the Boss is a 30k, MM romance holiday novella set in the world of Chester Falls.
This novella can be read as a standalone, although it will be better enjoyed as part of the Chester Falls series since it contains recurring characters. 

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

How to Catch the Boss is a fun holiday novella in the Chester Falls series. In this Ana Ashley tale, we get to revisit the royal land of Lydovia again. 

This book is pure fun, as Luca and Ryan are stuck together. Cue all the snow, forced proximity, mutual attraction elements. 

These two are just adorable together. 

Their story includes the best of meddling friends, banter and humor. 

Add in plenty of laughs and charm and you can't go wrong with this Ana Ashley story. 

How to Catch a Boss is a great addition the this series. If you've been enjoying this series, you will love this short romance. 

RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - Snowbody Like You by Ariella Zoelle

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Snowbody Like You
By Ariella Zoelle

Suite Dreams, Book 1

Getting stranded with an attractive stranger in a hotel room with only one bed is something Jude’s dreamed about forever. When he finds himself in that situation for real, can it live up to his expectations?

 Jude Moore

I never expected a blizzard to turn one of my daydreams into a reality. The meet-cute gods generously bless me with the perfect costar to act out my favorite scenario about being snowed in at a hotel room with only one bed. Rigby is my ideal fantasy man brought to life: tall, adorable, with a dash of academic nerdiness thrown in to make him absolutely perfect. The best part is that he’s actually real and not just a figment of my imagination.

Is it too soon to ask if he wants his next starring role to be my boyfriend?

Rigby Pasquali

Falling in love with a charming cutie at the airport during a flight delay was not on my to-do list, but a chance encounter with Jude teaches me that the impossible is actually possible. He’s full of endless surprises like that. Once we get back home, my favorite discovery is learning that his creative imagination is as vivid as mine. That’s when things get really exciting as he makes all of my dreams come true.

Jude is made of magic and muchness, so how could I not love him with all my heart?

Snowbody Like You is the first book in the Suite Dreams series and part of the Sunnyside universe. This novel features an instalove, role-playing, height difference, only one bed romance. Full of cute sweetness and sexy fun, every story ends with a satisfying HEA and no cliffhangers. Each book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order.

Snowbody Like You was originally featured as a 14k short story in the Winter Wonderland giveaway. It has been expanded into a 61k full-length novel, which means there’s more of Jude and Rigby to love!

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My Rating - 3.5 Stars!

Snowbody Like You is a forced proximity romance by Ariella Zoelle. 

To me, this is a book of two parts. 

They meet at the airport, during a snowstorm. With a mutual attraction, a shared hotel room, and plenty of insta love magic, these two fall madly in love. 

Even the characters mention that this is a Hallmark movie like romance. It's nothing but sweet, sweet, and sex. 

As for the heat, yeah, it's steamy. Part of the allure with these two is the size difference, with one being very well endowed. 

But somewhere along the line I lost interest. I think I just needed this to be a little shorter; a little less drawn out. 

Snowbody Like You is a good choice if you're in the mood for a relationship with a large size difference. This Arielle Zoelle book is sweet, but isn't quite for me.

 Chapter 1: Jude Moore

“It sounds like our families would get along like fire and dry grass in August.”

He laughed, which was a beautiful sound. “I’m pretty sure when I tell my mom I met a cute guy who’s also named after the Beatles, my family will be your family.”

“Same here.” I laughed, knowing my family would lose their minds when I told them about my chance encounter with Rigby. I rested my chin on my hand as I smiled at him. “More importantly: you think I’m cute?”

His blush was charming. “That can’t be news to you that you’re very attractive.”

“No, but I enjoy hearing you say it,” I teased him with a wink. “For the record, you totally have me beat in the cute department. Your purple glasses send you right to the top of the ‘cutest guy here’ list.”

He reflexively adjusted his frames up the bridge of his nose. It further highlighted his delicate features. What would it be like to wake up seeing that beautiful face first thing every morning? Heavenly.

“Is that why you sat next to me?” He bit his lower lip as he awaited my answer. God, I wanted a taste of him in the worst of ways.

Since I was born without shame, I freely admitted, “Absolutely. As cute as you are and reading a book? I came over here hoping this conversation would end with a trip down the aisle and a happily ever after for us.”

His laughter was the best sound in the world. “Wow, you don’t hold anything back, do you?”

“Nope, I’m allergic to tact, lies, and cashews.” I took a drink as he chuckled. “I’m a big believer in living my truth to the fullest, even when it puts me in awkward situations.”

“Like what?”

“Me telling you I came over to see if you’re my soul mate isn’t awkward enough for you?” I asked with a cheeky smirk.

He grinned back. “That’s not awkward; that’s deeply flattering.”

“I’ll take deeply flattering over coming off like a creepy schmuck any day of the week.”

As we both laughed, an announcement blared over the speakers. “Attention, passengers of Flight 657 with service to Sunnyside International Airport. Due to the inclement weather, there is a two-hour delay. We are now scheduled to take off at 9:30 a.m. We apologize for this inconvenience and will keep you up-to-date on further developments.”

There was a collective groan at the news from everyone in the waiting area.

I looked out the window beside us and saw an inch of snow had already accumulated. “Only two hours? That’s being optimistic.”

Rigby frowned as he checked outside. “I was hoping having an early morning flight would mean we’d beat the storm before it hit. I heard they’re expecting eight to twelve inches.”

“Well, I certainly wouldn’t complain about eight to twelve inches.” I couldn’t stop myself from snickering at the measurement. “Sorry, I live in the gutter.”

Rather than being put off by it, he gave me a playful look. “Good, because it’s more fun down there.”

“That’s for damn sure.” His reaction was a relief. “Of all the things we could have in common, I’m thrilled that’s one of them.”

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Get ready for Book 2
Flawsome Explorations

Coming July 23

Unexpected sparks fly when a shy, straight, nerdy sweetheart meets a flirtatious, sexy, older Frenchman. Is Zio brave enough to take a chance on Armand?   

Fabrizio “Zio” Revello

 I embrace the philosophy that nobody is perfect by studying the art of imperfection. But then I meet Armand, forcing me to completely reevaluate my world view. From his gorgeous face, teasing sense of humor, and a French accent to die for, everything about him makes me forget one very important detail: I’ve never been attracted to a man until him. I shouldn’t let him tempt me, but the glimpse of the real Armand behind his playful flirtations makes him impossible to resist.  

I’ve never been the adventurous type, but Armand makes me want to be brave and daring. Isn’t a lifetime of happiness with a person who understands me worth the risk?

Armand Bellamy

I approach Zio in search of a no-strings-attached evening of fun to kick off my business trip to Hawaii. But I get way more than I bargained for when I discover a shy, nerdy sweetheart who finds beauty in my flaws. He even accepts the hidden parts of my heart that I hide from the world. It makes me want to make him mine—not just for one night but for every night of the rest of our lives.

He says he’s straight, but when have I ever let that stop me from getting what I want?

Flawsome Explorations is the second book in the Suite Dreams series and part of the Sunnyside universe. This novel features a bisexual awakening, shy/flirt, age gap, instalove, opposites attract romance. Full of cute sweetness and sexy fun, every story ends with a satisfying HEA and no cliffhangers. Each book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series in order.

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Ariella Zoelle previously published as A.F. Zoelle. She adores steamy, funny, swoony romances where couples are allowed to just be happy. That means she writes low angst stories full of heat, humor, and heart. Her vast knowledge of weird, wild, and wonderful randomness colors her writing, meaning her characters have some pretty strange and entertaining interests.

There are even rumors that she’s a time management wizard who uses her magic powers to create enough free time to turn her massive horde of plot bunnies into sassy M/M romance novels. Her next feat will be turning herself into a full-time author.

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Bad Boy (Masters of Romance #1) by Emma Alcott

 

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Russ
They call me a bad boy, and thirteen years ago they would have been right.
I’ve done things I’m not proud of.
Served time.
Broken hearts and bones alike.
But I’m a changed man now. I don’t break the law for a living anymore; I write books about guys like me who fall in love with other guys. It’s as close to a happily ever after as I think I’ll get…
Until Colton shows up in my remote cabin in the middle of a snowstorm, so timid and young and sweet.
I’ve given up my wicked ways, but damn if he doesn’t make me want to do bad, bad things…

Colton
I didn’t mean to get lost on my way to the big New Year’s Eve party, and I definitely didn’t mean to drive my car into a snowbank, but here I am in the middle of nowhere, stranded in front of a creepy cabin, about to freeze to death.
The only way I’ll make it through the night is if I go inside, but there’s no telling who might be in there. It very well could be a serial killer, or a horror movie monster…
Or a bearded, tattooed bad boy with a big secret who’ll steal my heart and make me never want to leave.

Bad Boy is the first book in the Masters of Romance series, where romance authors don’t just write about happily ever afters—they live them. Get ready for love, laughter, and some serious steam. No cheating and no love triangles, guaranteed. Bad Boy can be read as a stand-alone, but it’s way more fun to binge them all. Which author are you most excited to see get his HEA? 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Bad Boy is a beautiful hurt/comfort romance by Emma Alcott. The first book in the Masters of Romance series, it follows the short prequal, Side Character.

Colton and Russ's story starts with a snowstorm, with Colton stumbling upon Russ's hideaway for shelter. 

They certainly don't wait long to get into bed together. And damn, they are hot! 

It's after the sex that things get emotional between the two. And I love it all. 

Russ and Colton are simply fabulous together. Their chemistry is intense and their connection is absolute.

Russ's past is haunting and his inability to reform his imagine is heartbreaking. But with Colton, he finds a reason to try. Not that things are easy for him. 

As for Colton, his past is tough to read, as his ex mentally abused him. 

I love the dynamics in this story. The fact that Colton's "family" doesn't approve of Russ and try to warn Colton away from the man, adds a great layer of angst to the tale. The fact that Colton trusts Russ and fights for him is a bonus. 

This is a story with assumptions and grudges. It's a story with some mystery and a fight to clear one's reputation. 

It's a story of learning to stand up for oneself, and finding strength in love. 

It's a story of overcoming the life one was born into, and fighting to be a better person, as well as building a better version of oneself. 

I adore the writing group Russ is a part of. The banter between them is as great as the support they offer one another. I am excited to see the rest of them find love. 

I love the author's writing. Written in alternating first person pov, both men fully come to life. 

Bad Boy is a riveting romance with lots of emotion. This Emma Alcott tale is a great mix of forced proximity, intense attraction, and hurt/comfort. I love it all and can't recommend it enough. And the ending is adorable!

The Ghosts of Crushes Past by Isla Olsen

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Evan

All I want for Christmas is my best friend, Tyler. And so, it seems, does everyone else...

I have an awesome, not at all cheesy mistletoe-related plan to make my Christmas wish come true, but before I can put it into action I’m thwarted by the arrival of not one, not two, but three of Ty’s drop-dead gorgeous former crushes. It seems they’ve all conspired to spend their holiday break at my family’s Aspen resort...and they’ve all got eyes for Tyler—I’m sure of it.

Now I need to come up with a new plan. A plan that involves showing Tyler that I’m the guy for him, that what we have could be so much more than friendship...

And if I happen to break a limb or burn my house down in the process? Well, as they say...love hurts.

Disclaimer: this book does not contain any actual ghosts 

My Rating - 3.5 Stars!

The Ghosts of Crushes Past is a sweet friends to lovers romance by Isla Olsen.

My favorite part of this story is Tyler's developing feelings. I adore that he had no clue he was in love with Evan. His discovery of his feelings is fun and entertaining. Oh, and hot too!

As for Evan, it's sweet seeing him get his wish. He has plans for making his move on Tyler, but he also has his doubts. He spends a lot of time assuming everyone else wants Tyler and that Tyler will want them. Until...

I always love the author's writing style, but I definitely struggled with the beginning. It took me a bit to get fully invested in the story. But, once I did...

Overall, it's cute and funny. There's not much going on since it's a short tale. But there's just enough to keep things moving. And, as much as I read a lot of tales with one night stands, and men quickly falling into bed, I didn't like the way the two instantly jumped into bed. I needed more talk first. 

The Ghosts of Crushes Past is a good little friends to lovers romance. Isla Olsen will leave you smiling with these friends admitting their feelings to each other.