Best Friend Temptation (Montgomery Ink Legacy #4) Carrie Ann Ryan

 

Best Friend Temptation (Montgomery Ink Legacy #4)

By: Carrie Ann Ryan

Recommendation: 👍👍👍👍👍 - (Out of 5 👍)

Carrie Ann Ryan has a special talent for writing steamy romances. When the story contains a poly relationship she knows how to make it extra. Best Friend Temptation contains one of my favorite tropes: best friends to lovers. 

This story contains three characters we got to know from the previous books in the series. Ford and Noah who co-own the security business located in the same strip mall as Montgomery Ink Legacy as well as Greer who is the barista extraordinaire located right next door. Noah and Ford have been friends since they were young children and recently have had an on again off again affair. Greer has had an attraction towards both men since she moved to Colorado. Someone is playing games with Greer. Noah and Ford will go to any length to protect her.

I can't say enough about how much I love this series but I have to say that Ryan has topped herself with Best Friend Temptation. It is easy to fall in love with both Ford and Noah. They are amazing as individuals and even more so as a couple. You can't help but root for them to be successful together. The chemistry the three have together when you add in Greer is off the charts. 

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Available for Purchase October 30, 2023

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The Queen's Crown (League of Rulers #1) Jennifer Anne Davis

 

The Queen's Crown (League of Rulers#2)

By: Jennifer Anne Davis

Recommendation: 👍👍👍 - (Out of 5 👍)

You can never go wrong with a Jennifer Anne Davis Fantasy Romance story. I have read several of her series and am excited for this new narrative. 'The Queen's Crown' kept me guessing right to the end, who would be the main love interest of the book as well as who committed murder. Davis perfectly painted a beautiful picture of the country side as the main character, Sabine, crossed through her neighboring countries. I am wholly invested in this story and not sure I can patiently wait until March 2024 to find out what happens next.

Our main character, Sabine Ludwig, is from the peaceful country of Bakley whose main industry is agriculture. Recently, neighbors from Carlon have been stealing the children from the outlying towns and villages of Bakley. In order to strengthen their forces, Sabine's older sister, Alina agrees to marry the King of Lynk, forming an alliance and securing armed forces. Shortly after arriving in Lynk, Arlina is murdered. Sabine volunteers to take her sisters place to ensure that the contract between Bakley and Lynk remains secure. She also goes because she has vowed to find her sister's killer.

I couldn't help but wonder if Sabine's name was intentional. Possibly named for the Roman myth about the Sabine women who were abducted by men from Rome. Our main character Sabine from 'The Queen's Crown', volunteers to go to Lynk but if her sister had lived and fulfilled her duty, Sabine would have been free to remain at home, marry a local man, and have children. Sabine has free will and made a choice but only out of obligation. Ultimately, I am not a fan of the King of Lynk, Rainer Manford. He is an arrogant, self serving man who only wants a wife from a royal line in order to produce an heir and help him save his throne. In the meantime, Rainer continues his side relationship with the love of his life who is unfortunately for him is not of royal blood. To me the almost 'insta-attraction' between Sabine and Rainer is confusing. He is supposed to be madly in love with someone else but he becomes incredibly possessive of Sabine. Equally, she swoons everytie she sees him topless. Sabine is a strong willed individual whom I expect way more from. The book started off at a quick pace, got a bit slow in the middle, picked up speed at the end, and ended with a great twist and a cliffhanger. I am really interested to see what happens next.  

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Wilde For You (Dark Horse Dive Bar #2) Jennifer Ryan

 

Wilde For You (Dark Horse Dive Bar #2)

By: Jennifer Ryan

Recommendation: 👍👍👍👍 - (Out of 5 👍)

The Dark Horse Dive Bar series has easily become one of my favorite new series of the year. I love a hot and sexy cowboy story but Jennifer Ryan takes steamy rancher romance and elevates it to the next level. Ryan writes emotionally packed stories, adding in the element of suspense, and never shies away from writing about the tough topics.  

Layla Brock is attempting to start her life fresh after her husbands tragic death. A very successful landscape artist, she takes a commission in Wyoming for an extremely wealthy LA producer. She finds herself renting a cabin at the Wilde Wind Ranch, owned by the incredibly sexy Jax Wilde. Once the two set eyes on each other there is an immediate sizzle, instant attraction. But, Jax is a workaholic and burning the candle at both ends. Not only does he run and manage the Wilde Wind Ranch, he also oversees the rental cabins on the property and is part owner in the Dark Horse Dive Bar with his three sisters. Both Layla and Jax have a lot of baggage to unload if they want to move into the future.

Jennifer Ryan does an amazing job painting a beautiful picture of the Wilde Wind Ranch; I was able to visualize the scenery and the animals in vivid detail. All of the characters in this series have been relatable and completely lovable. They have flaws but are also so altruistic I can't help but fall in love with each of them. Jax's poor life to work ratio is so relatable, he seriously made me question my life.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Available for Purchase March 12, 2024

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