Like Lovers Do by Tracey Livesay Review

Like Lovers Do by Tracey Livesay

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Genre: Contemporary Romance/ Own Voices

Series: Girls Trip #2

Heat Level: ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Dr Nicole Allen is almost done with her residency. Next stop – a fellowship to become an orthopedic surgeon. Everything is falling exactly into place. She has an amazing roommate, Ben who is so sweet and kind. He makes her dinner when she’s running late and they love to share all aspects of their life together. They are strictly platonic though!

When Nic ends up confronting an intern for doing a poor job, she is asked to take a “vacation,” while the matter is looked into. Nic is furious and angry. She’s worked so hard to get where she’s at. Not only is she a woman, but she is a woman of color. Nic has always had hurdles to overcome that some of her peers didn’t experience.

When Nic mentions this to Ben, he immediately calms her down and tells her that his parents who are physicians will talk to her fellowship director on her behalf. The least Nic can do is return the favor. She decides to be Ben’sย fake girlfriendย while he vacations in Martha’s Vineyard. Ben has a clingy ex who has decided she wants Ben back now that he is a successful business owner. It’s a win-win situation – Nic gets to relax and get away for a bit and Ben gets to relax around his friends without worrying about his ex-girlfriend. What could possibly go wrong?

I absolutely adored the relationship between Ben and Nic. These two had that down to earth vibe with one another and I loved them from the get go. Their slow delve into lovers from friends was so natural. Although I’m not usually a big fan of the friends-to-lovers trope, I truly enjoyed the relationship between Ben and Nic. Tracey Livesay knows how to write super sexy HOT scenes and Ben and Nic were burning up the sheets (or I should say hammock ;))

I also really loved Nic’s relationship with her friends. They were always a phone call or a text away. Sometimes when there are a lot of secondary characters in the book they get a bit lost, but that did not happen in Like Lovers Do. I truly enjoyed the relationship that Nic and Ben had with their friends.

As always I read this book out of order and it completely stands on its own. I’m looking forward to reading the first book in the series!

December Reads

December is always a busy month and reading usually takes a back seat. I didn’t read as much as I did in November, but still managed to read quite a few books! I also re-read a favorite of 2020 You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle.

For 2021 I set my reading goal a little higher than last year at 100, but lower than what I actually read in 2020 which was 120 books. I hope that 2021 will be kinder to all of us and that we get to read some wonderful books!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan

A Duke in Shining Armor by Loretta Chase

You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle (re-read)

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez

Forever Wild by KA Tucker

Ten Things I Hate About the Duke by Loretta Chase

A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday

Return Billionaire to Sender by Annika Martin

Rating: 3 out of 5.

One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean

Ten Things I Hate About the Duke ARC Review

Ten Things I Hate About the Duke by Loretta Chase

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Genre: Historical Romance

Series: Difficult Dukes #2

Release Date: December 1, 2020

Heat Level: ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

I received a complimentary advance audiobook and e-book of this title from the publisher.


SYNOPSIS

Cassandra Pomfret holds strong opinions she isnโ€™t shy about voicing. But her extremely plain speaking has caused an uproar, and her exasperated father, hoping a husband will rein her in, has ruled that her beloved sister canโ€™t marry until Cassandra does.

Now, thanks to a certain wild-living nobleman, the last shreds of Cassandraโ€™s reputation are about to disintegrate, taking her sisterโ€™s future and her familyโ€™s good name along with them.

The Duke of Ashmontโ€™s looks make women swoon. His character flaws are beyond counting. Heโ€™s lost a perfectly good bride through his own carelessness. He nearly killed one of his two best friends. Still, troublemaker that he is, he knows that damaging a ladyโ€™s good name isnโ€™t sporting.

The only way to right the wrong is to marry herโ€ฆand hope she doesnโ€™t smother him in his sleep on their wedding night.


REVIEW

Cassandra isn’t interested in marriage. She’s strong willed, opinionated and isn’t in the marriage market. Cassandra’s father though has issued an ultimatum – if Cassandra doesn’t marry soon then neither of her sister can’t either.

When Cassandra and Duke Ashmont find themselves in a compromised position, the only honorable thing would be for the Duke to marry Cassandra. Unless…Cassandra and Ashmont enter into a fake relationship and then plan to break things off therefore freeing each other to move on.

After recently reading A Duke in Shining Armor (book 1 in the Difficult Dukes series) I knew I had to read the story about Duke Ashmont. Ashmont was hilarious in the previous book and that didn’t change much in Ten Things I Hate About the Duke. I loved his hilarious interactions with Cassanadra. These two had such great chemistry and I was immediately rooting for them to end up together in this fake relationship/marriage of convenience historical romance!

Audiobook:

Story: 4
Narration: 5
Overall: 4

I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook of Ten Things I Hate About the Duke. The audiobook was narrated byย Kate Reading. This is not my first audiobook narrated by Kate Reading and I think she is spectacular. I love the way she is able to convey different emotions for every character that she is playing. I had no difficulty telling when she was trying to portray Ashmont vs Cassandra. You definitely will not be disappointed if you pick up the audiobook forย Ten Things I hate About the Duke. I found myself laughing, grinning and swooning while listening to the audiobook.


I received the earbuds shown in the picture above as a gift from Sudio.

A Princess for Christmas ARC Review

A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: October 13, 2020

Heat Rating: ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.


SYNOPSIS

Leo Ricci’s already handling all he can, between taking care of his little sister Gabby, driving a cab, and being the super of his apartment building in the Bronx. But when Gabby spots a “princess” in a gown outside of the UN trying to hail a cab, she begs her brother to stop and help. Before he knows it, he’s got a real-life damsel in distress in the backseat of his car. 

Princess Marie of Eldovia shouldn’t be hailing a cab, or even be out and about. But after her motherโ€™s death, her father has plunged into a devastating depression and the fate of her small Alpine country has fallen on Marieโ€™s shoulders. Sheโ€™s taken aback by the gruff but devastatingly handsome driver who shows her more kindness than sheโ€™s seen in a long time. 

When Marie asks Leo to be her driver for the rest of her trip, he agrees, thinking heโ€™ll squire a rich miss around for a while and make more money than he has in months. He doesnโ€™t expect to like and start longing for the unpredictable Marie. And when he and Gabby end up in Eldovia for Christmas, he discovers the princess who is all wrong for him is also the woman who is his perfect match.


REVIEW

Leo Ricci is navigating life as best as he can. With the loss of his parents a few years ago – he’s not quite sure if he’s doing the parenting thing right with his little sister Gabby. When Gabby and Leo accidentally stumble upon a real life princess who needs a cab lift and Leo happens to be driving his cab he reluctantly says yes.

Princess Marie has her own issues to worry about. After making a UN speech in New York she’s on some “unofficial” business for her father, the King of Eldovia. This is her chance to shine, her chance to finally prove to her father that she is also a good businesswoman as well as a princess. Marie finally gets Leo to agree to escort her around New York while she is there on business. Will their unlikely business transaction turn into something more?

I adored this sweet and sexy romance between Leo and Marie! I’ve seen this book described as a sexy hallmark movie and I would completely agree. The chemistry between Marie and Leo was so believable and sweet. The sexy times were smoking hot and I loved our dirty talking hero!

Although this romance comes across as cute and sweet, there are also a lot of deeper issues that were discussed. The loss of a loved one can emotionally devastate a person and both Leo and Marie were trying to balance their losses in their own ways. The way they understood these feelings in each other was so sweet and another reason why I was rooting for these two to end up together!

Overall, I really enjoyed A Princess for Christmas and can’t wait to read the next book in the series (I’m hoping it’s Dani & Max!).

Top 20 Romances of 2020

How was your reading in 2020? I think the perfect word to describe mine would be sporadic. There were days/weeks/months when I felt like I couldn’t read fast enough and then other times where my reading would just come to a halt.

I did read some amazing books this year though and thought I’d highlight my top 20 of 2020! I created a top 10 list of books I read that were released this year and a top 10 list of books that were released previously, but that I read and loved this year!

Did we read any of the same books in 2020? I can’t wait to go back and re-read some of these new favorites ๐Ÿ’•


Top 10 books published in 2020

A Heart of Blood and Ashes by Mila Vane

  • Barbaric romance/fantasy that gave me all the GOT vibes
  • Enemies-to-lovers romance that was sizzling from the very first time Maddek and Yvenne met
  • Suspenseful fantasy romance that will leave you wanting more!

A Favor for a Favor by Helena Hunting

  • Grumpy hero with a heart of gold
  • Enemies-to-lovers romance with hilarious shenanigans from Stevie and Bishop
  • Slow, slow burn with sexual tension that had the pages burning up
  • If you like audiobooks – this one was amazing!

You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle

  • Engaged couple not so in love with each other anymore
  • Funny, beautiful and honest writing by Sarah Hogle
  • Tackles the difficulties that we all face when in a relationship.

Beach Read by Emily Henry

  • Enemies-to-lovers/second chance romance
  • Cutesy cover, but underneath a story about self-reflection, healing and forgiveness

The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez

  • The cutest meet-cute involving an adorable doggie!
  • Friends to lovers romance that had me equal parts grinning and sobbing
  • Listen to the audiobook if you get the chance – amazing!

Not My Romeo by Ilsa Madden-Mills

  • The funniest meet-cute!
  • Witty banter and chemistry that kept me hooked from the beginning
  • Reminded me of old school Suzan Elizabeth Phillips (SEP) books with great secondary characters!

The Roommate by Rosie Danan

  • The premise alone had this book as one of my most anticipated reads of 2020 and I was not disappointed.
  • A pleasure professional and an uptight socialite become roommates – so much witty banter.
  • Equal parts funny & sexy!
  • The chemistry between Josh and Clara was ๐Ÿ”ฅ but also they were so so sweet to one another and I loved it.

Don’t Hex and Drive by Juliette Cross

  • Opposites attract between a conduit & a vampire in this fantasy romance
  • Suspenseful romance filled with super sexy times!
  • Loved Devraj’s backstory – especially since I connected with his South Asian/Indian character.

The Devil of Downtown by Joanna Shupe

  • Jack Mulligan and Justine “do-gooder” were so absolutely perfect for one another
  • The chemistry and sexy times were hot hot hot
  • Lots of angst in this romance and I was rooting for Jack and Justine throughout the entire book!
  • Loved that this historical romance was set in America!

Little Lies by Helena Hunting

  • A continuation of the Pucked series with the newest generation
  • Classified as New Adult, but the writing by Helena was perfect as always
  • Lots of angst and sexual tension in this second chance romance.
  • Filled with hilarious scenes, but also scenes that were touching and so sweet.
  • A must read if you loved Pucked/All In series!

Top 10 books not published in 2020

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas

  • I held off on reading this series for so long because I didn’t think it was for me. Ha!
  • I read ACOTAR so quickly and could not wait to find out what happened in ACOMAF.
  • This book was everything I ever imagined this series could be.
  • Rhys…swoon – need I say more??

Shortcake by Lucy Watson

  • Enemies to lovers + forced proximity!
  • Chemistry between Emmy and Ben was so sexy
  • Love how Lucy Watson also touched on topics like panic attacks and anxiety, but in a way that made us love these characters even more!

Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase

  • So many friends recommended Lord of Scoundrels to me and I don’t know why I waited so long to pick it up!
  • Jess is so feisty and Dain was just…A LOT ๐Ÿ˜‚
  • This book had me laughing out loud so much, but also swooning over these two!

Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare

  • Grumpy meets sunshine
  • So many funny laugh out loud moments!
  • Sizzling chemistry and wonderful banter between Gabriel and Penny!
  • Loved how these characters were so complex and saw one another’s vulnerabilities.

Him/Us by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy

  • I cannot believe I waited to long to read about Wesmie!
  • I loved loved loved this book and it was my first M/M!
  • Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy did such a wonderful job of giving me all the feels in this duet.
  • Highly recommend the audiobook of both Him and Us as well as the rest of the books in the WAGs series!

Rules of Engagement by JT Geissinger

  • Mason needs a wife so his football organization will get off his back.
  • Maddie is a matchmaker and decides to help Mason.
  • Hilarity ensues and sparks fly!
  • Loved this hilarious slow burn rom-com with lots of heart!

Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross

  • Paranormal romance between a werewolf and a witch.
  • Hilarious. laugh out loud internal dialogue between Mateo and his werewolf Alpha
  • Slow burn that was super super sexy
  • Loved Evie’s relationship with her sisters!

Getaway Girl by Tessa Bailey

  • Friends to lovers romance with so much heart and heat
  • Adored Elijah and Addison and their chemistry was evident from the beginning of their relationship.
  • Elijah – the cinnamon roll, dirty talking hero…swoon!

Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore

  • Opposites attract romance between a nobleman & a commoner
  • Romance that puts women’s rights front and center – Annabelle is a suffragist after all
  • Loved the relationship between Annabelle and Sebastian – the push and pull made it feel so real!
  • The friendships between the suffragists was so great! Can’t wait to read more about them.

The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call Girl by Annika Martin

  • Hilarious and sexy – I loved the first in this amazing series!
  • The inner monologues of Lizzie and Theo were equally parts amusing and funny
  • Super sexy phone calls between these two had me rooting for them to finally see each other for who they really were
  • Grumpy + sunshine = my favorite type of romance.
  • Listen to the audio if you get a chance!

In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren Review

In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Genre: Contemporary Romance/Women’s Fiction

Release Date: October 6, 2020

Heat Rating: ๐Ÿ”ฅ (closed door)

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher.


SYNOPSIS

Itโ€™s the most wonderful time of the yearโ€ฆbut not for Maelyn Jones. Sheโ€™s living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job, and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions.

But perhaps worst of all, this is the last Christmas Mae will be at her favorite place in the worldโ€”the snowy Utah cabin where she and her family have spent every holiday since she was born, along with two other beloved families. Mentally melting down as she drives away from the cabin for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy.

The next thing she knows, tires screech and metal collides, everything goes black. But when Mae gasps awakeโ€ฆsheโ€™s on an airplane bound for Utah, where she begins the same holiday all over again. With one hilarious disaster after another sending her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break free of the strange time loopโ€”and finally get her true love under the mistletoe.

Jam-packed with yuletide cheer, an unforgettable cast of characters, and Christina Laurenโ€™s trademark โ€œdownright hilariousโ€ (Helen Hoang, author ofย The Bride Test) hijinks, this swoon-worthy romantic read will make you believe in the power of wishes and the magic of the holidays.


REVIEW

Maelyn Jones looks forward to her family’s annual Christmas trip to the cabin in Utah every year. She loves spending time with her parents and their close group of friends, especially Andrew. Mae has had a crush on Andrew since forever, only he doesn’t know it. After a night of too much drinking and bad decisions, Mae and her family head home to California. Mae feels like her life is falling apart – she’s not happy at her current job, she’s living at home with her parents and she makes a wish to the universe – Please. Show me what will make me happy.

And then instead of driving to the airport with her family, Mae is back on the plane about to head to the cabin in Utah. Mae of course is freaking out because what the hell universe?! but she decides that the universe is giving her a second chance to make it right this time. Every time something goes horribly wrong, Mae ends up back on the airplane. What does she have to do to continue to live in the present without fear of being sent back?

Once I started reading In a Holidaze, I could not put it down! It did take me a bit to get into the book, but I loved the way Mae was able to experience the different parts of the holiday again with a different kind of clarity each time. I loved the way Mae came into her own and her various relationships with everyone in the cabin.

In a Holidaze is a perfect book to get you into the holiday spirit! I would love it if I could escape to a cabin in the woods each holiday season with the people who love me unconditionally. Such a great read!

Overall I would rate In a Holidaze 4.5 stars!

November Reads

November was a good reading month! It helps that I discovered Hoopla recently and listened to a lot of audiobooks on my daily walks. After the last few reading slumps, I’m glad that I was able to get lost in books (not counting election week – because that was an anxiety induced week where I feel like I was a zombie). Here’s to hoping that December will be another great reading month and that 2021 will be better than 2020!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase

Not My Match by Ilsa Madden-Mills

A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Do You Want to Start a Scandal by Tessa Dare

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas

How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams

When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare

Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

Rating: 3 out of 5.

Second Chance on Cypress Lane by Reese Ryan

Loverboy ARC Review

Loverboy by Sarina Bowen

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Genre: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense

Series: The Company #2

Release Date: December 1, 2020

Heat Rating: ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

I received a complimentary copy of this book & audiobook from the author.

Gunnar and Posy knew each other way back when. Gunnar was the bartender at Posy’s family bar and both of them were duking it out for the bar manager position. After a steamy hot kiss, Posy never saw Gunnar again. Until he shows up at her coffee shop asking her to hire him as a barista (?!). Something doesn’t add up, but Posy is desperate enough to hire him on.

Gunnar thought he was done with the East Coast and New York in particular. Having moved to California he helped Max run The Company from the West Coast. Max asks Gunnar for a favor and when Gunnar finds out that there’s a murderer on the loose in New York and one of the common threads always happens to be Posy’s coffee shop he agrees to an undercover operation. But can Gunnar and Posy’s close proximity rekindle feelings they both once had?

I really enjoyed Loverboy! Having read Moonlighter first, I was ready for the next book in The Company series and it did not disappoint. I love a great second chance romance and Gunnar and Posy had such great banter! And the adventure and suspense had me hooked. I looked down at one point and realized that I had almost finished the book because I was so sucked in to the story. Sarina Bowen is a master story teller and these books are so complicated, but I always understood what was happening and I couldn’t stop reading!

As always, the steamy scenes in Loverboy were STEAMY, but also with a lot of heart. Both Posy and Gunnar are so vulnerable – neither of them willing to let the other in completely. I appreciate it how they decided to go slow with their relationship. I definitely enjoyed this slow burn. I can’t wait to read Max’s story next!!!

Audiobook:

Story: 4.5
Narration: 4
Overall: 4.5

I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook of Loverboy. The audiobook was narrated by Joe Arden and Vanessa Edwin. I feel like these two did a wonderful job narrating Gunnar and Posy! I’ve listened to Joe Arden in the past and really enjoy his narrating. Vanessa Edwin is a new to me narrator, but I enjoyed the way she was able to portray the different emotions that Posy was feeling. This was a fantastic audiobook!

If you’re looking for your next sweet and sexy romance filled with amazing suspense pick up a copy of Loverboy!

Accidentally Engaged ARC Review

Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: ๐Ÿ”ฅ (Closed door)

Release Date: March 9, 2021

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher


SYNOPSIS

Reena Manji doesnโ€™t love her career, her single status, and most of all, her family inserting themselves into every detail of her life. But when caring for her precious sourdough starters, Reena can drown it all out. At least until her father moves his newest employee across the hall–with hopes that Reena will marry him.

But Nadimโ€™s not like the other Muslim bachelors-du-jour that her parents have dug up. If the Captain America body and the British accent werenโ€™t enough, the man appears to love eating her bread creations as much as she loves making them. She sure as hell would never marry a man who works for her father, but friendship with a neighbor is okay, right? And when Reenaโ€™s career takes a nosedive, Nadim happily agrees to fake an engagement so they can enter a couples video cooking contest to win the artisan bread course of her dreams.

As cooking at home together brings them closer, things turn physical, but Reena isnโ€™t worried. She knows Nadim is keeping secrets, but itโ€™s fineโ€” secrets are always on the menu where her family is concerned. And her heart is protectedโ€ฆ sheโ€™s not marrying the man. But even secrets kept for self preservation have a way of getting out, especially when meddling parents and gossiping families are involved.


REVIEW

Reena Manji loves to bake. Baking bread is a hobby and it brings her joy. What doesn’t bring her joy – a) her overbearing Indian family b) her job in finance c) Nadim, her new neighbor who just happens to be the same guy Reena’s parents are trying to get her to marry.

Reena and Nadim eventually form a friendship. This friendship turns into a fake engagement when Reena and Nadim sign themselves up as cooking contestants for a show on FoodTV. They have so much fun cooking together that they decide to keep on going with the ruse as well as the cooking competition. But when they’re always in such close proximity will the lines start to blur between a fake engagement and a real relationship?

I honestly enjoyed Accidentally Engaged so much. I loved the desi representation and I have so many parts of the book highlighted. I related to Reena and Nadim’s characters A LOT – from her overbearing parents, to the food, to small things like going shopping for Indian outfits with your aunts and cousins.

Nadim and Reena’s relationship from dislike to friends to lovers was so sweet. These two had such great chemistry and I was rooting for them throughout the whole book. Reading this book made me hungry – so keep that in mind! I loved all of the secondary character’s from Reena’s best friend to her sister.

Overall I highly enjoyed Accidentally Engaged and would give it 4.5 stars!

Excerpt from Loverboy by Sarina Bowen

Loverboy by Sarina Bowen

Release Date: December 1, 2020

Series: The Company #2


I’ve had the opportunity to listen to and read an ARC of Loverboy and loved Posy and Gunnarโค๏ธ My full review will be up in a few days!! Enjoy the excerpt below.


EXCERPT FROM LOVERBOY BY SARINA BOWEN

Gunnar waits for my answer, watching me with hungry eyes. I take another sip of tart, fruity goodness and feel a rare looseness in my limbs, as if Iโ€™m limber enough to mold myself into the kind of woman who knows how to handle this moment. The possibility of Gunnar and me in bed stretched itself out around us.

Heโ€™s waiting for me to say something. Except that Iโ€™ve forgotten the question, let alone the answer. He gives me a smile, like he can read my thoughts. And then he lets me off the hook by glancing up at the TV screen to check the score. โ€œTell me,โ€ he says. โ€œWhere did you go just now?โ€

โ€œNowhere,โ€ I say quickly, chickening out. I take another deep gulp of my drink. I havenโ€™t had quite enough alcohol to nonchalantly ask Gunnar to come home with me tonight. I want to, though. Really. A lot. Heโ€™s just the right kind of playboy to get me out of my rut. It wonโ€™t mean anything to him. He wonโ€™t have any expectations.

And neither will I, of course. We have nothing in common.

Although lately I find myself appreciating Gunnar for much more than his very fine ass. Who could resist a guy who comes to work on time every day, and makes fabulous coffee for eight hours without complaint? 

The old Gunnar would have teased me mercilessly and hidden the sugar cubes when he went on break. The new Gunnar keeps his head down and saves my overworked butt during every shift.

Sure, he still flirts mercilessly with the customers. But nobody is perfect. And Iโ€™m just jealous. Iโ€™d rather have those pale eyes trained on me. 

They were, too, only a moment ago. But I blew it already. He was waiting for me to give him the green light, and I chickened out.

Thatโ€™s a theme with me.ย 


BLURB

Secrets, desires, and exquisite pie. Itโ€™s all in a dayโ€™s work at The Company.

Growing up, I was the rough guy from the wrong neighborhood who couldnโ€™t catch a break. Posy was the pampered girl I tried to impress. But I managed to steal only a single kiss before I had to skip town.

Now Iโ€™m back, and the tables are turned. Posy runs a struggling pie shop. Iโ€™m the VP of a secretive billion dollar security company.

Not that I can tell her.

Thereโ€™s a murderer on the loose in New York, and he seems to spend a lot of time at Posyโ€™s shop. I canโ€™t let on that Iโ€™m here to bring him down before he can harm a hair on her pretty head.

Going undercover as Posyโ€™s new barista wasnโ€™t my idea. I donโ€™t even drink coffee. But now I have to call her โ€œboss,โ€ and do everything the curvy perfectionist asks of me. Iโ€™d forgotten how much we infuriate each other, and that she somehow fills me with both irritation and desire in the same breath.

Thereโ€™s nobody more skilled at stealth ops than me. I can bring this killer down. Right after I take a cold shower. And just as soon as I figure out how to make a skinny peppermint latte with milk poured in the shape of a kitten…


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