🔖 REVIEW 🔖 Niall by Melanie Moreland

Niall by Melanie Moreland

Release Date: June 19, 2025

Series: The Irishmen #2

Pages: 244

Genres: Romance, Mafia

She’s His One Weakness—And He’ll Burn the World to Save Her.Niall Black

Loyal right-hand to Finn O’Reilly. Cousin and trusted friend.
He lives for the life he’s created. Filled with business, both day-to-day and dangerous. Not interested in a relationship of any kind outside of his comfort zone.
Until fate brings her to him. Annabelle Lewis.
She awakens something inside him. A need. A desire.
A new set of feelings he wasn’t prepared for.
When she is taken from him, how far will he go to get her back?
To the ends of the earth.
And anyone in his way will be removed.
Permanently.

The suspenseful finale in The Irishmen duet by New York Times Bestselling author Melanie Moreland

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My Review:

Moreland delivers a gripping conclusion in The Irishmen Duet, Naill is full of romance and suspense that will keep you at the edge of your seat until the end.

As his cousin’s right-hand, Niall Black is loyal to those he trusts the most. While working for the syndicate comes with its own danger, Niall is always ready to respond if needed. So when his cousin’s girlfriend gets kidnapped, he sets a plan in motion to rescue her, little does Niall know how much his life is about to change forever. There is another woman that needs protecting and the minute he comes in contact with her, there is something inside him that awakens. The need to protect Anna at all costs is more important than anything else and Niall will not stop until he is certain that no harm will come for her. He has never been one for relationships, not after the way his previous ones ended. His life is too dangerous for him to have a weakness, yet destiny had another plans after it brings Anna into the picture. Niall just needs to accept his growing feelings for her before it’s too late.

After experiencing what she went through, Anna Lewis is aware of the dangers that are lurking outside the life she grew up in. It was a traumatic experience that left her shaken and with no family around to support her, Anna turns to Niall for emotional support. From the time he rescued her, she felt safe and cared for. There was a connection between them that was formed, one that was never truly formed with her own family. Everything emotional is new to her and Anna doesn’t know if her growing feelings for Niall are real. But sometimes it takes one person to change our lives forever and that’s what Anna finds with Niall. Yet, there are still dangers out there that could threaten their new relationship.

Moreland knows how to deliver all the feels in all of her books and Niall was no exception. Everyone needs a Niall in their lives, he is the ultimately hero in the book. Though you could say that they both saved each other in their own ways. Finn has created a life for himself in Canada after leaving Ireland behind. Though his mom is the one reason that he could ever go back home. But after seeing his cousin set roots of his own, Niall wonders if he could have the same thing with Anna. There is an undeniable connection between them from the very beginning that keeps growing stronger the longer they spend time together. Anna never thought that she would one day find someone so caring like Niall. He makes her feel seen and save. It doesn’t take long before she starts to fall for him. I absolutely loved the ending, characters from previous series made appearances throughout the book that made it that much more enjoyable to read. It was an emotional ending that ultimately concludes this second chance romance, that I would highly recommend checking it out! :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

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🔖 REVIEW 🔖 The Overtime Kiss by Lauren Blakely

The Overtime Kiss by Lauren Blakely

Release Date: June 18, 2025

Series: Love and Hockey #5

Pages: 530

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Sports

Just what every bride dreams of—running straight from her cheating fiancé into the arms of a hot hockey star… and then getting hired as his kids’ nanny.

Tyler Falcon is protective, flirtatious…and frustratingly responsible. We almost did something reckless when he found me alone in my wedding dress, and I blurted out all the things I’d never truly experienced.

Now, the sexy single dad is saving me again with a job I desperately need—and a promise to never mention The Night of 1001 Confessions.

I live in his house. Take care of his kids. Pretend I don’t notice his heated gaze lingering on me after they fall asleep.

Until one night, the tension snaps.

Now we have a deal. Five lessons in seduction. No strings attached.

But he’s not just good in bed. He spoils me with thoughtful gifts and supports my dreams. For the first time, I feel like I belong.

Except…this was never meant to last. I’m his employee. He has kids to protect. And neither of us can afford to make a mistake.

The more nights we spend tangled up together though, the harder it is to pretend it’s just physical. Because I’m not only falling for my boss—I’m falling for the man whose kids have stolen my heart.

Tropes: single dad/nanny, runaway bride, forced proximity, spicy lessons, she's his daughter's skating coach, confession of all secrets, love notes, found family

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My Review:

Things are heating up in Blakely’s latest release, The Overtime Kiss. This sports romance between a hockey star and a runaway bride will leave you swooning and rooting for the characters until the very end.

Sabrina Snow never expected to find out that her soon-to-be husband was cheating on her, prompting her to make the quick decision to run away from her own wedding. But what destroyed Sabrina the most was to see the disappointment look on her parents’ faces. Blaming her for making things up, all to get out of the wedding. It doesn’t take long before she ends up at a bar, without realizing that Tyler Falcon was going to be there as well.

As a professional ice skater, Sabrina worked really hard to make it to the olympics, only to find out that she didn’t. While working for her family, she starts coaching ice skating on the side. Tyler happens to be one of her ice skating student’s dad and he has always been kind to her. Yet, all bets are off when they start to drink and she blurts out everything she wants to experience with him.

Nothing happens that night, and hopes that they can forget about what happened the night before. Only to get hired by his mom to take care of his kids that things start to get difficult. It’s clear that they both have an undeniable connection, but she is his employee and Sabrina is afraid that what they have is not going to last.

I really enjoyed reading The Overtime Kiss, the characters are relatable and the story is well-thought out. Between the chemistry between, we get to see them grow closer the more time they spend together. Tyler quickly becomes overprotective over her, he wants to make her happy no matter what. They are able to lean on each other when things get tough and Sabrina slowly starts to see that she has been given a second chance to start a new life with him. But they don’t get their happily-ever-after until they can overcome one last obstacle in her life and they can start their future together. All in all, I would highly recommend checking out this book and any others by the author, you will not regret it! :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

My Rating: 4.5/5

{EXCERPT}

Tyler

“Are you a troublemaker, Tyler?”

“Maybe I was. Back in the day,” I say.

Her lips shift in amusement. “Think you’ve still got it in you?”

“Those are fighting words.” I drum my fingers on the counter. “How about trouble in the form of a spicy margarita? Can you handle the heat?”

Her smile falters for just a second, as if I’d asked about more than a drink. “I don’t even know.”

Her blue eyes flicker with something deeper—with uncertainty, maybe, or a vulnerability she’s trying to hide. Or possibly…interest. Since for a moment her gaze lingers on me, roams over me, like she’s trying to figure something out.

Like what she wants me to do to her tonight?

What the f*&k?

That is not a thought I should be entertaining. Too bad my lust-struck mind is already running away with the image, imagining what could have been if she wasn’t wearing that damn ring. Not today, brain. Stand down.

“Let’s find out,” I say, as I resume the role of runaway-bride wingman. I change her order, and when the bartender returns with the margarita, we toast again, her with her cocktail, me with my lager, which—as Ike promised—is incredibly good.

“To the opposite of today.”

“The opposite,” she echoes, her gaze…curious. But I don’t want to read into it even though I want to read everything into it.

ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s sexy, feel-good and witty. Her books have been featured in US Weekly and People. Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and she is the vegetarian at your dinner party. 

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Finn by Melanie Moreland

Finn by Melanie Moreland

Release Date: May 22, 2025

Series: The Irishmen #1

Pages: 406

Genres: Mafia Romance, Suspense

His Power Rules the City—But She Rules His Heart.

Finn O’Reilly 

Oversees his hotel and his syndicate with a commanding presence and leadership, knowing any weakness could be used against him.
And he has none.
Except Una Murphy. The woman he lost his heart to and still loves, even though she wants nothing to do with him.
Or so she claims.
When her life is in peril, he won’t stop until she is safe and back where she belongs—with him.
Can he rescue her?
Convince her to stay?
Will she be a part of his world, regardless of the danger, knowing she is safer with him than apart?
She is his world.
He simply needs to convince her.

Start your journey in The Irishmen duet by New York Times Bestselling author Melanie Moreland

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My Review:

Moreland’s latest release is full of sizzling chemistry and suspense. As the first book in The Irishmen duet, Finn, will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end!

For someone as wealthy as Finn O’Reilly, he never thought that he would get into the hotel business until he met Una Murphy. Her enthusiasm for the hospitality business and wanting to be part of it has Finn immediately wanting to let her run one of his businesses. While he owns a lot of legal businesses, Finn is also in charge of his underworld dealings with other territories.

Though his life might be full of danger, it helps that he has no weaknesses that could be used against him. Except, there is someone that over the years has stolen his heart and that is Una. Yet, she has made it clear that his world is not for her even though they both know that what they have is real. No matter how much distance Una places between them, Finn will always be there for her. So, when he finds out that she might be in danger, he will make sure to save her at all costs. Vowing to make her his once and for all.

Una Murphy never envisioned not having her parents around to rely on, leaving her and brother to stand by each other. While her brother follows on their dad’s footsteps within the syndicate, Una wants nothing to do with it. She has witnessed what it could do to loved ones and she has done everything in her power to stay away from Finn. Yet, he still loves her and wants them to go be together. Finn O’Reilly is everything she has wanted in a man, but there are dangers lurking behind the underworld and Una is not sure if they’ll ever be safe.

I throughly enjoyed reading Finn, the characters had undeniable chemistry from the very beginning. Finn has become overly protective of her the minute they met and it stays that way for years. Even though he wants to respect her decision of not being together, he will always be there for her. He knows that Una only has her brother, but when her brother slowly starts to change, it becomes evident that Finn has to step in. All in all, I loved the suspense in this first book and the ending makes me want to read Neill’s book right away! I would highly recommend checking out this book and any others by the author. :)

***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***

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