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calliek_reads5's review
4.0
I had forgotten about this series after reading the first 2 books from it last year. Now, couples from books 1 and 2 have kids that have grown up together, and we pick up where they are adults.
Olivia and Noah are the children of the 2 families, and she has been crushing on him her entire life. He's a couple of years older and has found his kink when she decides to make her move. However, she's the sweet girl, still a V, and he turns her down because he's afraid she'll never understand that side of him.
A year later and she has found herself, and they meet up halfway across the world and discover they actually have a lot in common now.
The chemistry between these 2 is great. Tate and Tessa make great side characters, too!
There is plenty of spice, a lot of kink, and HEA goodness.
A solid 4.25. Loved it
Olivia and Noah are the children of the 2 families, and she has been crushing on him her entire life. He's a couple of years older and has found his kink when she decides to make her move. However, she's the sweet girl, still a V, and he turns her down because he's afraid she'll never understand that side of him.
A year later and she has found herself, and they meet up halfway across the world and discover they actually have a lot in common now.
The chemistry between these 2 is great. Tate and Tessa make great side characters, too!
There is plenty of spice, a lot of kink, and HEA goodness.
A solid 4.25. Loved it
readlovereviewblog's review
4.0
This book is a contemporary sizzling romance with a hint of a love triangle and friends-to-lovers sweet romance. The author does have some very mature content in the story relating to intimate acts and positions as these characters explore their kinks. This book is all about accepting others and getting to know them before you decide for them or yourself. I love that author embraced this story and wrote it so wonderfully. It may not be for everyone, but I enjoyed the romance, the explicit material, and the happily for now ending.
This is the third book in the Christmas in the City series. This book focuses on Olivia and her newly discovered kink. We begin this story at Christmas time on her family's farm. She has a crush on a close family friend Noah. They have a small age gap of two years, but it is enough to where they don't have similar interests of so they think.
We glimpse other characters we have fallen in love with from the previous books, Cole and Gemma, and her parents Jackson and Holly.
We also get Noah's point of view, and he is a typical bad boy. He isn't into a relationship and has an exciting list of things to do before settling down; his accomplice Tate and frat brother /best friend are also into this list of naughty things. He has done a great job of keeping his sexual kinks separated from his family life.
Their family Christmas is quite idyllic, filled with winter scenes and holiday decorations. Unfortunately, the holiday steamy doesn't go quite as planned for Olivia. But it is more explained as to why in the coming chapters. This book is sizzling hot, melt your parties sexy, and the fact that the main character is into kinks like voyeurism and exhibitionism leads to some very interesting and mature content.
This book time jumps forward by a year, and now we are in Vienna with Olivia and Tessa. In the last year, Olivia has had some revelations about herself and what she might enjoy, so this trip is for exploring her kink and exploring Vienna. Of course, she runs into the ghost of Christmas past in Vienna, making this more complicated.
Things heat up for her and the boys as they experience the playground. This story also gets a bit of a love triangle thing going. I love that Noah realizes what he is missing out on and wines and dines the girl to please her. Aww, he finally gets the girl but now what?
The perfect start might just be shattered by an unexpected oops. However, the author didn't focus on that right away. Did you catch it? I wonder what it will mean?
This story was an exciting romance, but it couldn't have ended better. Omg, I love the author included a little snippet from a friend's book linking this story with another one. She even gives the credit and acknowledges the stories and author in the back of this book.
This is the third book in the Christmas in the City series. This book focuses on Olivia and her newly discovered kink. We begin this story at Christmas time on her family's farm. She has a crush on a close family friend Noah. They have a small age gap of two years, but it is enough to where they don't have similar interests of so they think.
We glimpse other characters we have fallen in love with from the previous books, Cole and Gemma, and her parents Jackson and Holly.
We also get Noah's point of view, and he is a typical bad boy. He isn't into a relationship and has an exciting list of things to do before settling down; his accomplice Tate and frat brother /best friend are also into this list of naughty things. He has done a great job of keeping his sexual kinks separated from his family life.
Their family Christmas is quite idyllic, filled with winter scenes and holiday decorations. Unfortunately, the holiday steamy doesn't go quite as planned for Olivia. But it is more explained as to why in the coming chapters. This book is sizzling hot, melt your parties sexy, and the fact that the main character is into kinks like voyeurism and exhibitionism leads to some very interesting and mature content.
This book time jumps forward by a year, and now we are in Vienna with Olivia and Tessa. In the last year, Olivia has had some revelations about herself and what she might enjoy, so this trip is for exploring her kink and exploring Vienna. Of course, she runs into the ghost of Christmas past in Vienna, making this more complicated.
Things heat up for her and the boys as they experience the playground. This story also gets a bit of a love triangle thing going. I love that Noah realizes what he is missing out on and wines and dines the girl to please her. Aww, he finally gets the girl but now what?
The perfect start might just be shattered by an unexpected oops. However, the author didn't focus on that right away. Did you catch it? I wonder what it will mean?
This story was an exciting romance, but it couldn't have ended better. Omg, I love the author included a little snippet from a friend's book linking this story with another one. She even gives the credit and acknowledges the stories and author in the back of this book.
mereanne97's review
5.0
**ARC Review** The story of Noah and Liv is fun, sexy & festive! Noah starts out as Liv’s long time childhood crush who has always been a bit out of reach. One christmas she decides that it is time to make her move & is denied. She is heartbroken & tries to move on. Once she discovers the true reason as to why he does not wish to be together, she discovers much more about herself. I loved both of their growths throughout the entirety of the book. This story touched on topics that I was not familiar with but explained them completely and in detail. This is not a traditional love story but it works perfectly for them. I really enjoyed this story & would love a part 2!
jen_heischman's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
tayology_'s review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
laurel084's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
vijayaa's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
samantharae101's review
4.0
I read the first 2 books a year ago and i didn’t realize that this story was about the children of the first 2 books. I enjoyed this story of Noah and Olivia. It is a spicy story over a couple of Christmases. Childhood friends to lovers, a bit of a love triangle and some exploration of their kinks in a club. The story was easy to get into and the characters were likable, I did have a little bit of anxiety at a few points in the story. But the ending was worth it and no where as bad as my anxiety thought the story was headed.
letstalksmut_chill's review
5.0
The perfect hallmark meets smut. This fast paced kink read had me turning pages so fast. I recommend to anyone that loves a heartfelt love strong with a sprinkle of spice
zabeishumanish's review
I hate love triangles. Especially in situations like this one where the romantic choice is so evident it seems predestined and the love triangle threatens the relationship of best friends. Seriously a mood killer when best friends are suffering over a potential relationship. Serious serious mood killer when I signed up for a fun sexy book not a tortured heart romance.
The characters are well written, just not for me.
The characters are well written, just not for me.
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