Lone Wolf in Lights by Stacey Kennedy Book two in Naked Moose series
This series is all about finding your place. Three best friends make a pact of they aren't happy by 28 they move to a remote town in Montana. This is Willows story.
Willow is on the path to healing from an abusive relationship. She's determined to help others find their way to being stronger and taste money for a local woman's shelter. When a threat comes from an unknown source she agrees to a fake relationship with Eli. He's been a calm force since they first met and the attraction is undeniable, but they both still have demons to fight.
Eli is at a crossroads, he wants to take the big leap with Willow, but still dealing with his own tragedies he doesn't trust himself. With a little Christmas magic and a little help from a wise woman taking a chance turns into so much more.
This is an interesting spin on a plot, fake relationship wrapped up in a breakup to be used in a story.
Brick is like the mythical creature of the OBX. The unattainable sexy <insert random profession> who can deliver unbelievable pleasure. Who doesn't want to sign up for a big helping? Only predicament is that it is built on mostly exaggerated scenarios, but it adds to his mystery. Yet he agrees to the totally insane plan because he's desperate. Only the outcome is not what he planned (of course).
If you weren't screaming at your book version of choice during parts of this book, did you enjoy it fully? Honestly, Aspen is great at giving advice and total crap at taking it. She was clearly miserable trying to recreate her past success, but stubborn and determined to proceed despite the damage she left behind.
I'll be honest I put the book down several times, it was slow at places and I never really connected with Aspen and wish Brick showed his true self to more people earlier on.
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Welcome to the Davenport family stories. We start with Archer, whose a famous Hollywood actor. But it's down to Earth because his family is close knit and keeps him grounded. When an injury requires him to have in home help, there is no one else he wants but Tessa. He met her through a family friend and hasn't been able to get her off his mind. Although the reason behind needing her isn't ideal, he'll take whatever time he can to break down her walls and show her he's not about the glamour.
Brandy Bloom has big plans for the Christmas party, take her chance on her office crush. One night only, with a little mistletoe magic to help. Only problem is she kisses his twin instead, and wow the sparks could light the Christmas Tree on fire. Max Corbin has a complicated relationship with his family, yet he comes to the Christmas party for his brother and finds himself in the most enticing lip lock with a beautiful elf. She's determined that she can't do relationships, but their connection is undeniable. Now he has to break down the walls she's built since childhood and show her they can be more than one night brought on by the mistletoe.
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
My Enemy, My Obsession by Lisa Renée Jones This is the first book in the new Dalton family series. It ends in a cliffhanger.
Girl meets boy. Boy is a hot billionaire, perpetual bachelor, and doesn't mix business with pleasure, until now. . She's an enigma that he can't get out of his mind. He's the forbidden fruit offering her a chance at her dreams. Sadly, she makes decisions based on emotions. This is fast paced, filled with tiny glimpses of back story and smoking hot times as well.
A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber This was a quick read. If you're looking for a feel good holiday book, this will be a good fit. When you're being pulled in too many ducting, it might be time to plan an escape. It's about finding yourself and putting your best interests first. Didn't really like the family dynamics, who just shows up uninvited.