Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen, 1)

 

An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Binding 13, the first in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh.

He wants to save her. She wants to hide.

She's damaged. He's determined.

Fate brought them together. Love binds them.

Johnny Kavanagh is the definition of popular. He is an all-star rugby player with loads of friends, which means he should be enjoying the many perks of his life. But what people don't know is that he has been dealing with a painful injury that could halt the magnificent trajectory of his career. This means he has no time for distractions or mistakes. Especially not a girlfriend.

Shannon Lynch has been bullied all her life. She is shy and would rather hide herself away to make it through school. But when she arrives at Tommen College for a fresh start, she meets the notorious Johnny Kavanagh on her first day in a not-so-romantic way. What follows is a complicated friendship that turns into undeniable chemistry. It seems that Shannon won't be able to hold onto the anonymous status she once hoped for. But maybe that's alright?

Johnny won't give up on Shannon. No matter what it might cost them both.

Filled with angst and an attraction like no other, Binding 13 will suck you into the bingeworthy Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking for:

• New adult/YA crossover Irish romance
• Dual POVs
• Friends-to-lovers
• TikTok books
• Sports romance

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WOW, SIMPLY WOW!!!  I stumbled upon this book on TikTok.  I saw several people recommending it.  So I figured, why not - and I went in blind, not even reading the synopsis.

I fell hard for Johnny Kavanagh.  He broke the mold of the coky jock. The way he was so protective of little Shannon Lynch was refreshing.

Throughout the book, my heart broke for Shannon Lynch. Not only was she being bullied at school, but Shannon also suffered greatly at the hands of her father.  

While reading this book, I was very invested in Shannon's other family members as well as Johnny's group of friends.

Bindig 13 will leave you wanting more, and I was thrilled to know Keepign 13 was available to dive right in with the continuation of this couple.

Trust me when I say, you do not want to miss out on the Boys of Tommen Series.  It it s a MUST READ!

The Wrong Heart by Jennifer Hartman

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From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann comes an angsty, standalone contemporary romance. Melody's husband is her world—until she loses him to tragedy. But when she has the opportunity to contact the man who received her husband's donated heart, there's no telling if there's hope on the horizon or even more devastation.

"We are both two broken souls, fractured in opposite ways.

She loved and lost…

And I was lost before I could ever love at all."

Melody March had her future all planned out, and it was a fairy tale.

Then, on her five-year wedding anniversary, her dreams shattered. Her husband was cruelly ripped away from her, leaving her broken heart behind.

But he left another heart behind, too…his.

Drowning in grief, Melody reaches out to her husband's heart recipient and seeks solace in a support group for fellow lost souls. She's determined to find the bright, optimistic woman she used to be, and the man with the only remaining piece of her husband—but she doesn't expect what else awaits her.

Enter Parker. Dark, brooding, and emotionally detached, he's Melody's opposite in every way, yet she's inexplicably drawn to him. But as their bond burns brighter, so do the secrets that come to light, challenging everything they thought they knew about love and loss, grief and hope.

Melody already lost her heart once.

Now, another heart holds the power to heal her…or destroy her.

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I absolutely loved this book. Melody suffered the tragic loss of her husband, leaving her a shell of the woman she once was.  Melody obtained the recipient's email address who received her husband's heart.  After months of emails back and forth between the two, Melody begins to feel alive again. Is she drawn to him simply because her husband's heart beats in his chest?

When life begins to be too much, Melanie finds herself in a Suicide Survivor group where she meets Parker.  He is emotionally detached from the group and refuses to speak during group sessions, except when he's sharing his unwanted opinion or criticizing other members.

But Melody is drawn to him for some reason. She catches him watching her throughout the meetings. When Melody once again felt she was at her lowest, she turned to Parker for help.    

Throughout this book, I was rooting for Melody and Parker. When secrets are revealed, I still rooted for them. Parker brought Melody back to life.  Melody had a different effect on Parker.  She taught him to love, how to experience love, how to welcome it.

I could not put this book down.  It is a MUST read!   

This Could Be Us (Skyland Series, book 2) by Kennedy Ryan

 

Soledad Barnes has her life all planned out. Because, of course, she does. She plans everything. She designs everything. She fixes everything. She’s a domestic goddess who's never met a party she couldn't host or a charge she couldn't lead. The one with all the answers and the perfect vinaigrette for that summer salad. But none of her varied talents can save her when catastrophe strikes, and the life she built with the man who was supposed to be her forever, goes poof in a cloud of betrayal and disillusion.

 
But there is no time to pout or sulk, or even grieve the life she lost. She's too busy keeping a roof over her daughters' heads and food on the table. And in the process of saving them all, Soledad rediscovers herself. From the ashes of a life burned to the ground, something bold and new can rise.
 
But then an unlikely man enters the picture—the forbidden one, the one she shouldn't want but can't seem to resist. She's lost it all before and refuses to repeat her mistakes. Can she trust him? Can she trust herself?
 
After all she's lost . . .and found . . .can she be brave enough to make room for what could be?

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Kennedy Ryan has done it again!!!!

The takeaway from this book is LOVE YOURSELF!!

This Could be Us is book 2 in the Skyland series which follows three best friends.  Soledad's life was turned upside down when her husband is arrested and sent to prison. Sol's life had been dedicated to her family and when her feet are held to the fire, she needs to provide for her children, and she does everything in her power to do so.  Sol goes on a journey of healing and finding out who she is while building an online business to provide for her daughters.

Now enter, Judah Cross.  Judah plays a pivotal role in Sol's life, whether it be good or bad. I loved how Judah gave Sol the support she needed to grow and heal.  Judah never pushed Sol, he supported her in any way she needed while waiting patiently for her to open her heart to love again. 

This Could be Us will steal your heart, break it, and slowly mend it. With each word, I fell more in love with this story.  I enjoyed watching Sol make herself a priority, love herself, and learn to love again, despite having her heart broken.

all the Missing PIECES by Catherine Cowles

An all new, small-town romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author Catherine Cowles.

Sometimes the last thing you expect is exactly what you need, the final missing piece. And sometimes it comes in the form of a towering, broody sheriff, determined to get in your way at every step.  

Ridley Sawyer knows what it's like to miss someone, to feel like a piece of her vanished—because it happened to her the night her twin sister disappeared.  

Now, Ridley channels that loss into hope, traveling the country covering cold cases for her true crime podcast. She might not have found justice for her sister but that doesn't stop her from finding it for others.  

Until Sheriff Colter Brooks gets in her way.  

Colt knows what it's like to have reporters descend on his town in the wake of a tragedy, and he's not about to let a fiery podcaster stir up trouble. It doesn't matter that her haunting blue eyes tell him there's more to Ridley's story or that he can't stop imagining what it would be like to touch her.  

But when Ridley's cold case turns hot and she's thrust into the crosshairs, Colt has no choice but to step in. Suddenly, Ridley's living at his house, drinking his whiskey, and stealing his dog's affections. But she's also proving that she's so much more than his first impression.

And as they get closer to the truth, the game they've been playing might just turn deadly…

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Catherine Cowles is a pure genius.

When Ridley Sawyer, a podcaster stumbles upon the broody sheriff, Colter Brooks on the sidewalk in a quant little town, she never expected how her life would change.

Ridley is in search of the missing pieces to help solve the disappearances of multiple women, her sister being one of them.  Ridley believes she's found a link and wants to speak to a woman who she believes was one of his first victims.  However, the town is very protective of her and will do whatever it takes to keep her safe and out of harm's way, including her brother.

When Ridley's heart hurt, so did mine. I loved how Ridley uses her pain to help heal others. As the story unfolds Ridley finds herself in trouble as it appears she is getting is discovering new details that may have been overlooked during the initial investigation.

With the Sheriff hot on her trail, he seems to have developed quite an interest in the podcaster.  Colter has a grumpy demeanor and Ridley is the complete opposite.  Despite what Ridley has been through in life, she still has a beautiful outlook.  

I laughed out loud about Ridley's best friend, Tater, the three-legged feline.  Ridley's love for her cat was absolutely adorable and fit into the storyline perfectly when we needed lighter moments within the storyline.  

Catherine Cowles completely blew me away once again with her words.  All the Missing Pieces will take you on an emotional rollercoaster with its suspenseful plot twist and the romance brewing with Ridley and Colt.  

REVIEW TOUR - What Happens at the Lake by Vi Keeland

Title: What Happens at the Lake

Author: Vi Keeland

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Trope: Grumpy-Sunshine

Release Date: January 15, 2024

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When life took an unexpected turn, I decided to get out of New York for a while. What better place to go than the idyllic small town my father spoke about so fondly when I was growing up? Laurel Lake held the title America’s Friendliest Town for seventeen years running, and friendly was just what I needed right now.

Unfortunately, friendly wasn’t the welcome I got when I arrived.

Instead, I got Fox Cassidy. My tall, dark, and burly neighbor, who grunted at me instead of saying hello.

Okay, so I might’ve had his mailbox in my hands the first time we met. And it might’ve been a little crushed after removing it from under my tire. And I might’ve needed his help breaking into the place I was staying in after the key broke off in the lock. But still…he didn’t have to be so grumpy.

As time went on though, I started to notice things about Fox other than his glares. Like how he watched me when he thought I wasn’t looking, or how fire ignited in his eyes whenever we bickered. Though I was in Laurel Lake to escape my problems, not create new ones. And getting involved with a man like Fox screamed trouble, even if he was gorgeous and unlike any man I’d ever met.

But alas, problem seemed to be my middle name this year. So why not have some fun while I was here for the summer? It seemed like a good plan. At least until it was time to go home…

They say what happens at the lake, stays at the lake. But it’s not so easy to walk away when what stays behind…is your heart.

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As always, Vi Keeland delivered another book that captivated my attention.  I could not put the book down and devoured What Happens at the Lake in one sitting. Josie was a breath of fresh air and when she arrived in the small town of Laurel Lake, Fox Cassidy was thrown for a loop.  

From the moment Fox laid eyes on Josie, he knew he needed to keep his distance and stay away from her.  Despite knowing he isn't good for Josie, he always finds himself in her presence.  

When tempers flare, sparks will fly, especially when they agree to enjoy this temporary arrangement between the two of them.  

Will they develop feelings for each other?  

Can they enjoy a no-strings-attached relationship? 

Will one of them want more than the other is willing to give? 

Will what happens at the lake, stay at the lake?

This small-town romance is a MUST READ.  I can never get enough of Vi Keeland's books. I know going in, I will always fall hard for her heroes, even when they are a broody SOB like Fox Cassidy.  Beneath Fox's hard exterior, lay a man with a heart of gold that just needed the right person to love him.

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Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-seven languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Israel, and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films by Passionflix, and two of her books are currently optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

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REVIEW TOUR~ SOMETHING UNEXPECTED by Vi Keeland

Title: Something Unexpected

Author: Vi Keeland

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Release Date: July 3, 2023

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When my grandmother found out she didn’t have long to live, she embarked on a crazy trip—jumping out of airplanes and scuba diving with sharks.

After I repeatedly voiced my concern, Gram blocked me—her own grandson—on text and social media, leaving me only her travel companion Eleanor’s number.

Eleanor started sending me pictures of Gram’s adventures. At first she seemed nice, but when I attempted to persuade her to talk some sense into her friend, she told me where I could stick my advice. After that, photos arrived with snarky comments, and Eleanor and I got into it on more than one occasion.

When I heard Gram’s upcoming plans were more dangerous than ever, I hopped on a plane.

Since I arrived late, I headed to the bar for a drink, figuring I’d surprise her in the morning.

To my delight, I met a gorgeous woman looking for a no-strings-attached night. Nora was just what I needed. She invited me back to her room, telling me to give her a ten-minute head start. But when I went to pay her bar tab, I realized how much she’d had to drink. As much as I wanted to ignore it, I couldn’t. So I stood Nora up.

I knew she’d be pissed, but I also knew I’d never see her again.

Except never came a little early. Namely, the next morning when I went to meet my grandmother and her evil-spinster friend. Because old Eleanor turned out to be young Nora from last night. And if I thought the woman disliked me before, that was nothing compared to how ticked-off she was now. Or how unhappy she was going to be that their party of two was about to become a party of three.

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Just wow… where do I begin with this one.. I had to put a pause on reading because life just got way too crazy, but Vi Keeland has always been a go to author for me. Of course, I pick up Something Unexpected and got sucked right into the world of Nora and Beck. Something Unexpected was a book full of emotions. When I say you get all the feels, you get ALL the feels. I found myself literally laughing and ugly crying all at the same time. I could not put this book down, I stayed up wayyy past by bed time until there were no more chapters left. 

I absolutely loved the dynamic duo, Nora and Louise. Their age difference meant nothing to them and they have such a strong connection. It’s like they were meant to cross paths and do this adventure together. We go on an epic adventure with Nora and Louise as they cross things off their bucket list. No matter how crazy, the duo is ready to conquer. Vi did an amazing job that I felt like I was on this amazing journey right alongside them. That Louise is a mischievous one, who would have thought. I would love to be as carefree as her when I get to that stage in my life. I felt like Nora was the responsible one between the two of them.

Beck is Louise’s grandson and also an uptight worrywart. Complete opposite of his grandmother, he likes things to be in order and this trip of hers is causing him a big headache. He would love for her to get treatment and be around forever, but she’s got her own plans. She just wants to live and do things she’s always wanted to do whether he lets her or not. I found it funny how he kept trying to stop her as if she was a child. I loved the relationship that the two have. He truly does love her and just wants what is best for her. 

Beck and Nora’s have that instant connection, you can tell from that first meeting. I was rooting for them from the get go. Beck means well and he is such a great guy. They just got off on the wrong foot. Lines get blurred when he finds out that Nora is really his grandmother’s travel companion. Nora keeps her distance, she tries her hardest, but that attraction is undeniable and Beck is very persistent. She has her reasons for keeping her distance. Can I just say, hot damn?!! I knew it was going to be explosive! 

The secondary characters were just as amazing as the main characters. They were all a hoot to have around! I can’t stop laughing at all their antics. 

There were definitely a lot of twists and turns in this book. It definitely pulled on my heartstrings more than once. I think I felt more in tuned with this book because I had just gone through a similar situation with a family member just a few days before reading this book so it was a bit raw for me still. So I felt it all over again while reading this book. I felt even more connected to the characters after that. It made me feel more a part of them in a way because we kind of went through it together. In a way, this book has helped me cope. It has helped me get through my feelings. One thing I got out of while reading this, don’t wait to do things, try to do them now while you can. 

Don’t sleep on this book. Go get your copy now. 

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Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-seven languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Israel, and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films by Passionflix, and two of her books are currently optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

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REVIEW~ THE SUMMER PROPOSAL by Vi Keeland

Title: The Summer Proposal

Author: Vi Keeland

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Release Date: January 10, 2022

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The first time I met Max Yearwood was on a blind date.

Max was insanely gorgeous, funny, and our chemistry was off the charts. He also had the biggest dimples I’d ever laid eyes on.

Exactly what I needed after my breakup.

Or so I thought…

Until my real date arrived.

Turned out, Max wasn’t who I was there to meet. He only pretended to be until my real date showed up.

To say I was disappointed would be an understatement.

Before he left, he slipped me a ticket to a hockey game a few blocks away, in case things didn’t work out on my actual date.

I tossed the ticket into my purse and went about trying to enjoy the man I was supposed to meet.

But my real blind date and I had no connection.

So on my way home, I decided to take a chance and stop by the game.

When I arrived, the seat next to me was empty.

Disappointed again, I decided to leave at the end of the period.

Just before the buzzer, one of the teams scored, and the entire arena went crazy.

A player’s face flashed up on the Jumbotron. He was wearing a helmet, but I froze when he smiled.

You guessed it: Dimples.

Apparently, my fake blind date hadn’t invited me to watch hockey with him, he’d invited me to watch him play.

And so began my adventure with Max Yearwood.

He was everything I needed at the time—fun, sexy, up for anything, and only around for a few months since he’d signed with a new team three-thousand miles away.

Max proposed we spend the summer helping me forget my ex. It sounded like a good plan. Things couldn’t get too serious when we had an expiration date. Right?

Though, you know what they say about the best-laid plans.

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“It was always you.” -  F. Scott Fitzgerald 

Vi Keeland knocks it out the park with her newest release,The Summer Proposal. I have been reading her books since the very beginning and she seems to get so much better with each book she releases. Hands down, this new release is by far my favorite. I put my responsibilities off for a day just to get lost in the world of Max and Georgia. Their story stuck with me and I couldn’t get my mind off of them that I read it all over again. Vi Keeland does a fantastic job creating stories that just suck you in, where you fall in love with not just the characters but the story itself. She is able to transport you into their world and put you in a rollercoaster ride of emotions alongside them. 

Sigh.. Max Yearwood.. swoon. Can we please all have our own Max? Right off the bat, I fell in love with him. He may be a big hockey player, but he has the biggest heart. Who gives his good luck charm to the girl he just met? Max does. He knew from the moment that he saw Georgia that there was something special about her. He walked up to her pretending to be date, until he got caught. But he couldn’t let that stop him from seeing her again. He took a chance. He’s so honest and upfront, always says what is on his mind. He will do anything for Georgia. I absolutely love the dynamics he has with his family. 

Georgia is an independent business woman who built her business from her own apartment and grew it into something so much bigger. I love the fact that she is her own person and has her own “thing”. Her business concept was a great idea, loved the quotes. She has poured herself into her business for such a long time, she lost sight of other things. Aside from her best friend, Maggie, her life is her business. She is slowly realizing she needs to find her way and to start living for herself. Georgia does have a past that is tying her down a bit, but she is completely up front with Max about it. 

Max is the right person to help Georgia cross things off her personal to do list. In a matter of days, he accomplishes more than she could ever imagine. I loved seeing Georgia loosen up a bit and to just enjoy life itself. She didn’t even know she was capable of letting go until Max came along and made things easy. They have that instant chemistry we always read about. I was able to feel it from the very beginning. Max and Georgia together just made sense. They were so natural with one another, like they both fit. They complimented each other really well. The summer full of fun was all they promised. When they finally make it to the bedroom, that chemistry turns into fireworks. Holy moley! 

I became emotionally invested in this book. I laughed, I cried, I got mad, I swooned a lot. I loved Max and Georgia but I also loved the secondary characters. I’m sad for Otto, I really liked him. And Maggie… she is a hoot, everyone needs a friend like Maggie. Max and Georgia both have pasts and they will both be faced with difficult situations. They promised each other the summer. But what happens when their feelings are more than they bargained for? What happens when the pasts come back knocking on the present? Will they be able to move on with their lives or will they long for an extended summer? 

Do yourself a favor, get a copy of The Summer proposal!

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Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles have appeared in over a hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in twenty-five languages. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

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