Fast-Paced Romance with LOTS of Laughs
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Axia is the lone heir to the largest fortune in all of England. Jamie is the impoverished earl who is to escort her across England to her waiting fiance. Jamie's family persuades him to try and woo and marry the heiress in order to save the family from poverty. Jamie meets Frances, Axia's poor and beautiful cousin, and assumes that she is the hieress. Axia doesn't correct him. The rest of the book is about their trip across England with lots of colorful characters in tow.

The book is very fast-paced and extremely humorous. I laughed out loud many times. Lots of twists and turns and most were not predictable, especially the epilogue -shocker! I love the way these two bickered constantly. Their machinations were hilarious. Axia really did live it up! I enjoyed the secondary characters as well, especially Jamie's sisters and the jester Tode.

I have to agree with another reviewer that the writing style is similar to Julie Garwood, thought the love scenes were not nearly as well written as I would have liked. This is my first Deveraux and it certainly won't be my last.
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Ok, I didn't like the second book quite as much as the first, but it was nonetheless entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny, plus I guessed the perp, which made me happy. And no cliffhanger, just the promise of impending romance between two characters I really like, which I greatly appreciate. On to #3 ...
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Both Cassie and Caleb have survived some pretty awful situations in their romantic histories and neither one thinks they're cut out for happily-ever-after. Everyone around them can see that the explosive chemistry between them can only end one of two ways: one of them in prison or both of them in bed together. It made for some compelling reading as they dance around which of those two options it's going to be. I loved seeing this pair confront their demons and learn to trust, healing each other along the way. This has been one of the funniest books I've read this year. The snarky banter and sarcastic one-liners had me clutching my sides as I howled with laughter. The interactions with their friends and extended 'family' ran the gamut from thoughtful to sweet to downright slapstick. I feel like I've missed so much by starting with this book. It stands well on it's own, but there are a few inside jokes that make me want to go back and read all the books that come before this one in the series. I see some one-clicking in my near future.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
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This story made a mostly horrible topic into a great romance story. I laughed through so many scenes. These characters were hilarious and endearing.
In the audio book, the narrators chosen were perfect for the job. I've really enjoyed how they both brought the book to life. Recommended for anyone looking for a good romance with a few laugh out loud moments.
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I don't normally review books, but this was lots of fun. I enjoy romance, but grown up stuff -- not the she waits 100 pages to have sex with him, then you have to read about it for another 20. I want all human relationships -- friendship, familial, and romantic -- not just passive/agressive porn.
This book hit the spot -- lots of stuff going on. Lots of twists and turns, just like real life, but more interesting. There is a totally hysterical revenge scene. It's one of the funniest things I've read.
I plan to read this book again, when I've forgotten the details.
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This was one of those feel good, fun to read books.  It was referred to me by another friend and I was glad I read it.  Right from the beginning, I was sucked in by the crazy, colorful characters.  There were many of those laugh out loud moments too.  Jamie is stuck in a dead end relationship with one super stuffy boyfriend who is more concerned how she looks and acts then just loving her as she is.  She finally breaks it off with him and tries to find an old high school lover she hasn't spoke with in 10 years.  Lots of twists and turns take place as she tries to find him.  Will she finally find him and they fall back in love with each other?  Or, will she find someone else along the way?
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3.5/5

The Upside to Being Single is a romantic comedy by author Emma Hart. This book was a ton of fun, from the New Orleans setting to the awesome banter between the main character and her boss. The Upside to Being Single is currently listed as a standalone, but the main character, Mellie has two best friends who are pretty much additional main characters Peyton and Chloe. Peyton is getting her own book, which is the start of the upcoming Experiment series, and Chloes story is slated to be the second book in that duet, so in my mind this is really the first book in the set of interconnected standalone trilogy for Mellie and her friends.

I really enjoyed The Upside to Being Single. It is full of humor and lots of unresolved sexual tension. IN fact, there may have been just a tad too much of it. I felt like by the time something actually happened between Mellie and Jake, the book was almost over. That bummed me out a little bit because I wanted to see more of these two actually together. But a bulk of the book is centered around the dance that they have going on, which don't get me wrong, was really enjoyable. But I wanted them to move on to the next step just a bit quicker.

Mellie is such an adorable hot mess. She is so clumsy and she always seems to be tripping over herself when Jake is around. It was pretty funny. I love the setting and I love the set up. I feel like in The Upside to Being Single we really got to know the trio of girls, and I am super duper excited for Peytons story. I think I am going to like it even more than Mellies. Though, I am hoping that I get to see some of Mellie and Jake in The Hook-up Experiment. Though, I am sure that we will.

Bottom line: The Upside to Being Single is a fun, carefree and funny read. Fans of URST will enjoy this workplace romance. Emma Hart does an excellent job, as always, with writing humor into her stories. Each of the chapters started with a a numbered upside to being single. I loved them. They were so relate able and super funny! I liked this one and I am even more excited for her next book!

*Disclaimer- I was sent a copy of this book for free. I was not compensated for my thoughts.
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Veronica "Ronnie" Jinkowsky is as uptight as they come, except when it comes to her ex-husband, Jake Jensen.  She's married and divorced Jake four times and has decided enough is enough.  Her grandfather, Frank, has concocted a scheme to reunite the two and to convince Ronnie to take over operations of his treasure hunting company.  Will Ronnie overcome her horror of water to go on Frank's latest endeavor?  Will Jake convince Ronnie that he is truly the only one for her, despite the attention she is receiving from sexy former Navy Seal, Caleb Peachey?

Humor is Sandra Hill's trademark and there is a ton of it in PINK JINX!  Sparks fly immediately between poker playing Jake and lawyerly Ronnie as their personalities clash instantly.  Ronnie's character is hysterical, from her pepto-popping moments to her desire to break free from the restraints her grandmother has placed on her all of her life.  Jake is the perfect counterpart to Ronnie and the attraction between them is simply magic.  However, Caleb Peachey steals the show as this reviewer has to admit that a secret part of me hoped Caleb stood a chance as he sizzled!

  The secondary characters truly make PINK JINX a laugh-out-loud novel!  From the eccentric and just a tad crazy Tante Lulu to Ronnie's crusty grandfather, the secondary characters provide a lot of entertainment with their ridiculous antics.  The inclusion of the Mafia brothers and their mom was a stroke of genius.  Sandra Hill is a master of the humorous romance, whether it's Vikings, Cajuns, or treasure hunters, and PINK JINX is definitely a treasure.

COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES
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Loved this book! Gina is the perfect hard-to-handle heroine, and Rick has his hands full in the most hilariously ways. As the story kicks off, Gina is justifiably trying to catch her ex in the act of defiling her cupcake truck, and strait-laced cop Rick insists she let the pros handle it. Needless to say, it's not even close to that easy. What begins with a joint stakeout turns hot and hysterical as these two try to navigate previously uncharted territory, each with the proverbial "last person on earth." Within the pages of TOTALLY, SWEETLY, IRREVOCABLY, Kira Archer brilliantly fuses sexy romance and comedy for a swoon-worthy can't-miss romance that demands to be read in one sitting. And maybe again after that. (Yep, it's just that good. Really.)
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A Rom-Com book that will have you in stitches.

Emily has been single for a couple of years now and has decided to get back out in the dating game. With a night out with her bestie she sees a handsome man in a bar playing darts. She is so intrigued by him that she decides to take up playing darts in an effort to put her self in his path. Stalker much!?!

Sebastian is in a dead-end relationship with his girlfriend of six months Greta. He only lives with her because his roommate moved away and he became homeless. He has suspected for a long time that she is cheating on him, but he has not even really cared to find out if his suspensions are correct. So he coasts along and deals with her me, me, me attitude. That is till he sees a pretty blonde in a bar during Dart Night.

Emily goes out of her way to gain the attention of Sebastian and he really likes her but he can't seem to make the necessary steps to get his own place so he can really start to date her.

This book was funny and irritating at the same time. I loved the mix of craziness going on. This book is a quirky, light-hearted and fast paced read. The characters are loveable and very entertaining. Emily is stalkerish, but cute and hilarious. Sebastian is hot, but too soft-hearted to hurt anyone, yet almost too lazy to stand up for himself.

A book that some can relate too, as this is a very real like scenario. Not your typical fairy tale happy ever after type of book. Full of fun and romance this book is sure to make you smile and laugh with every page. I highly recommend this PG-13 hot read for those who are looking to lift your spirit.

*ARC provided by Amy Vansant
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This was a fun read and I really enjoyed the humor throughout. It had a lot of great, laugh-out-loud moments, like this one:
Oh. He frowns and comes inside for a better view. What were you doing to break your bed?

Its so hard to keep a straight face. I was jumping on it.

You were jumping on your bed? Crosbie coughs into the crook of his elbow, trying to mask his laughter. Yes.

Im surprised, Nora. That doesnt seem like you.

I thought it sounded fun.

And though it was only really true for part of the story, I enjoyed how "Undecided" was such a well-woven theme: Her major, the guys, her wild side vs her "boring" side... The cover was well-designed as well.

It's a common trope and I'm not big on Alpha Male types, but Crosbie was still obviously a sweetheart. He was always so careful to be sure that he wasn't making Nora uncomfortable, which I really liked. Crosbie's insecurity and the way it was told was fantastic. It rounded his character out nicely. This was probably one of my favorite little moments: Nora realized he was being sweet to her.

"And thats when it finally dawns on me: Crosbie didn't come here looking for Kellan. As though he knows Im piecing this together, I see Crosbies ears turn red and he jogs down the stairs."

Nora was also a great character that I think most women would be able to relate to, especially those who aren't especially outgoing and struggle with figuring out who exactly they are.

Kellan was an interesting character and I liked him more than I thought I would. For a "man-whore" frat boy, he wasn't stereotypical. He could cook, clean, was considerate, and seemed very genuine... Considering this, it made sense that girls were charmed by him, but the blow job blonde was a little less believable.

The only real criticism I have of this, is that I'm not sure the Nate/Red Corset reveal makes sense. Nate doesn't seem like the guy to actually remember that type of detail and is even oblivious to the mayhem he creates. Surely Nora wore a variety of scandalous outfits and that one in particular wouldn't have stood out, photo or no photo?

Overall, this was a wonderful read that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys the younger side of the "New Adult"/Romance genre (the characters all being 21) and likes their heroines feisty and their love interests "deeper than they appear." :)
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Everywhere and Every Way was so much fun to read! I honestly lost track of how many times I laughed out loud while reading it--it's a perfect blend of humor and fun and sexy romance with more than a little bit of family drama and just a touch of angst to give it a bit of an edge.

I loved Caleb and Morgan together--even when they thought they couldn't stand each other, they had fantastic chemistry. I liked that they could acknowledge (internally, of course!) that they found the other person attractive without it seeming like too much too soon and insta-lusty. Their progression from "let's keep this casual for the few months we have here" to "this could be something more" was believable; it was pretty much impossible not to root for them. Morgan was keeping a pretty big secret from him, though, which was completely understandable when they weren't yet serious but that she definitely should have told him sooner once they were. (More than once she was going to tell him but didn't, and I'm not sure exactly why. Reasons weren't really given at the time, which was a little confusing, but honestly, that's my biggest complaint with the book and I'm not even sure "complaint" isn't too strong a word to use for it.)

Oh, and I adored Morgan's pink hard hat and work boots and the way she gave as good as she got while at the work site. She's my hero! Total girl crush time :)

As awesome as Caleb and Morgan are, though, the book's secondary characters very nearly steal the show at times. I loved Cal's brothers Tristan and Dalton; the dynamic between the three is just fantastic. Cal's assistant Sydney and her daughter Becca, Brady the architect, new-to-the-town bar owner Raven, heck, even Cal's mastiffs Gandalf and Balin were just so much fun to read about. I pretty much wanted to just crawl into the book and be besties with everyone in there.

And maybe ogle a few shirtless construction workers (and a foreman, and master woodcraftsman, and real estate mogul, and architect...) while I'm at it. But I digress.

Cal and his brothers had some pretty big issues to work on in the book--they get a good start here, definitely, though I could definitely see them having to deal with residuals in future series books. Man, did their parents do a number on those poor guys...

I cannot wait for Dalton's story, Any Time and Any Place , which is the next in the series to be released. Fingers crossed that Tristan and Sydney will be the stars of book 3--heck, I'm even hoping that non-Pierce-brother Brady's going to get a book! If the rest of the Billionaire Builders series is just like Everywhere and Every Way, then chances are it'll be my favorite Jennifer Probst series!

Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A-
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Rare is a romance that surprises me. And when they do, I LOVE it!

What A Girl Wants focuses on the relationship between Maddie and Alex, two friends who have attraction simmering beneath the surface. On one business trip to Hawaii, Maddie decides to throw caution  and her underwear  to the wind and turn up the heating on their friendship. Unfortunately for her, Alex wants to preserve the temperature for the sake of their relationship  even while he fantasises about her legs. Cue a whole load of hilarious seductions from Maddie, some super-charged stares, banter that makes you laugh out loud, and kisses hot enough to melt chocolate.

Selena Robins has a gift for humour. Its on every page, in Maddie and Alexs banter, in her talks with her friend, in her thoughts: If marriage is the answer, Ill take another question. I found myself smiling more with this book, than I have for a while. Not only does Robins balance the humour well without it getting hijinks-silly, the sexual tension between these two friends is scorching. Their first kisswell, trust me on this. Youll want to have some ice nearby.

So, sexy, funny, cute, light-hearted. Why did this book surprise me? The plot thickens  literally. We delve into a much deeper issue about parentage, which is balanced expertly with the lighter comedy-romance parts. Not only this, Robins also delivers twist after twist after twist. Just when I think I know where the plot will go next, she flips it on you and takes you to somewhere completely different. The end is fast-paced, but realistic, and I love how the issues surrounding the book are resolved. I loved the secondary characters, both of the MCs friends. Id love to see a sequel  hint, hint!

Im definitely looking forward to more books by this author.
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Very funny romance with interesting characters.
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Have you ever read a book that doesn't quite know what it wants to be? Perhaps you've read a Hot Romance Novel that attempts to address an issue. Abuse, hubris, societal prejudice. And it does neither very well. Or perhaps you've read a book that addresses one of those issues but decides to throw in some slapstick comedy. You're left trying to figure out what you just read.

That, to some degree, is the problem with this book.

Oh, it's fun, and the sexy times are very hot. But right when it finds its groove, it veers off into another type of book.

The basic plot entails Lexie Banks, an intelligent and gorgeous college co-ed, jetting off to attend a year of college in Italy within hours of rocking the headboard with her irresistible stepbrother, who also happens to be her best friend and confidante. Lexie struggles with guilt. Well, she struggles to a degree. How can she truly regret the vigorous and glorious session of headboard rocking when she would really like to do it again?

Trying to help her understand her conflicting emotions is priest-in-training Alessandro, every bit as irresistible as Lexie's stepbrother.

And here is where Lisa Desrochers seems to lose the script she started out with. There are chuckle-out-loud comedic moments involving Lexie making a confession, and then there are the question-your-calling moments with Alessandro. Lexie being the super swell girl she is appears designated as Alessandro's mother confessor of sorts, and that navel gazing bogs down the story.

The good news is that the storyline with Lexie and her stepbrother is quite well done. We empathize with the two of them and the mess that their emotions cause. They are siblings, but not really siblings. They are best friends and soul mates, yet they also share parents. They love each other, as siblings and lovers. Desrochers presents these complications truthfully and unflinchingly, respecting her characters and asking that we do as well.

Unfortunately, however, there is the secondary storyline. I liked that Alessandro questioned his clerical path; Desrochers unfolded his questioning in a natural, almost organic way. I suppose it is intended as a parallel storyline, with a character second-guessing something he's always assumed to be true. Much like Lexie questioning the platonic nature of her relationship with her stepbrother, Alessandro questions his with the priesthood. But then we wind up in a sort of comedic no man's land, with Lexie bumbling through Rome like a Keystone Cop.

Despite the occasional veering away, though, this is a fun book to read. Lexie is annoying and frustrating, but we like her. We want her to figure out her feelings and find peace in her life.

Thanks to edelweiss for the preview
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@VivaAmaRisata
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I have been searching for the perfect fun romance to read, and when I saw in in the featured books section I knew I had to give it a try. This book is a true laugh-out-loud. If I could, I would rate this book a GAZILLION stars-- and still, that wouldn't be enough. This book beats my favorite mangas, novels, and my own novella!
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Yes, this story runs at full speed. I enjoyed it more than I can say, it had me laughing so hard I cried. And who couldn't use a good hard laugh. If you need a good pick-me-up this is the book.
Lucy has a thing for her boss, James, but he's put her in a nice little box, which she does not like, but does not know how to change it. Her friend Josh (who is gay) steps in one night as her date and sets James' blood a boiling.