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Once Upon a Wild Fling by Lauren Blakely
Release Date: October 8th 2018 by Lauren Blakely Books
Series: Heartbreakers #3
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
My brother's best friend has a proposition for me. Have I mentioned he's a sexy single dad? Tell me more...
There are a million reasons why Miles Hart isn't the man I should date but allow me to enumerate the top three. He's friends with my brother, he's a single dad, and he's a sexy, in-demand rock star. He might as well wear an off-limits, totally unavailable, and don't-even-attempt-to-ride-this-ride sign.
Then he asks me to be his plus-one when his band plays at his high school reunion, and the night unfolds in ways I never expect.
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I have three good reasons to keep my hands off Roxy Sterling--her brother's my business manager and good buddy, my kid is the center of my world, and the last time I fell hard for a woman I was burned so badly that my interest in relationships has gone up in flames. But once I bring Roxy's body next to mine on the dance floor, I want all the not-safe-for-work things I can't have with her. So I make a proposition.
Then I learn exactly how risky we might be.
My Review:
Lauren Blakely never disappoints and without a doubt this is probably the best book in the Heartbreakers Trilogy, it was witty, funny and romantic. This friends-to-lovers romance is about new beginnings and it’s a must-read!
In this particularly story we focus on Roxy and Miles’s relationship. At the beginning we are introduced to Roxy who owns a full-service pet salon located in the Upper East Side (New York). Her business, Fluffy & Fabulous, is what has been keeping her busy as she starts a new adventure in life. But having a brother who happens to be working for celebrities is how she ended up meeting Miles Hart, a in-demand rock star who happens to be part of Heartbreakers, a famous band. They hit it off right away and they became friends. Yet, seeing him with his son and how kind he is makes her want him even more. When he asks her to be his plus-one at an event she accepts and soon after they agree on being each other’s plus ones for events. They spend even more time together and she slowly begins to see the real Miles and their pasts is what ultimately brings them together in the end. But it’s the very same thing that could ultimately end what they have if she doesn’t do anything about it.
Miles Hart is the youngest of the Hart brothers and a member of the Heartbreakers. He has the looks and money to get just about anyone he could possibly want, but having a son young has completely changed his life. He puts Ben first and for that he stopped his solo career to join his brothers as they start the band again to put stability in his son’s life. But between touring schools for Ben and his career he decided to reach out to Roxy to be his plus one at events. It was all supposed to be friendly, but ever since they met he has been attracted to her and having her close is just another plus for him. Yet, things start to change the minute they start to spend time together and he has to question whether or not having her in his life is worth it or not.
I absolutely loved reading this story! Mile is totally swoon worthy and perfect. His relationship with his son is sweet and hilarious. As a single dad he had to figure things out on his own and he is raising his kid while he establishes a career as a Heartbreaker again. On the other hand, Roxy knows what she wants and is willing to do anything to accomplish her goals. I applaud her for taking a stand and not doing what others expected her to do. As they got to know each other, the more closer they grew and it’s sweet when it all ended. I’m so glad how the story ended, they’re able to move on from their pasts and focus on a future together. We not only get one but two epilogues which were sweet!!! I would highly recommend reading this trilogy and any other book by the author, you will not be disappointed. :)
***ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.***
My Rating:
{EXCERPT}
~ROXY~
I find Miles behind a stage that has probably witnessed high school graduations, speeches, and musicals. His eyes take a leisurely stroll up and down my body. The way he stares, every zone in my body feels erogenous. Especially the boob zone, where he spends more time than usual.
When he slides his gaze up to my face, he looks hypnotized, then he shakes it off and brings me in for a hug. “So glad you’re here, Rox. Now go enjoy the show, and I’ll find you the second we’re done.”
Once it starts, I do enjoy the show. I never saw the Heartbreakers in concert when they were in their heyday. I’ve never been a concert person. Not that I’m opposed to music, but my mother set a precedent when I was in the eighth grade and my friends had a chance to see P!nk perform. I asked her if I could go, but the next day I had to take the prep school entrance exam, so the answer was no.
“It’s a better use of your time to stay in and study,” she’d said.
That’s what I mostly did in high school, listening to music on the radio as I worked through math problems and wrote essays on the Vietnam War. The Heartbreakers kept me company that way. Later, when Miles became a solo artist, I’d find myself humming his tunes when I heard them play in Starbucks, or while riding the escalator at Bed Bath & Beyond.
I became a fan, but I’m not a fangirl like some of the others here tonight. I don’t just mean the women. The Heartbreakers have fanboys and fangirls, singing along, belting out tunes. They’re crowding the stage, and the security guards hired when the Heartbreakers were confirmed for the event are standing on alert, arms crossed. Fortunately, there are no bras or panties thrown at the stage, nor briefs or belts either. I’m glad Miles’s high school class is full of fans but not crazy groupies.
The music reverberates in the gymnasium as the trio of gorgeous brothers sings love songs and fun songs and sexy songs while disco balls twirl from the ceiling and strobe lights flash.
When the set nears the end and they dive into one of Miles’s most popular solo tunes, a love song called “Today,” I swear his eyes find mine in the crowd as he sings about yesterdays and tomorrows. The way he sings turns the tingles into sparks, and I’m feeling it now for sure—that click, click, click of my heart, or maybe it’s my hormones.
Whatever it is, my breath comes faster as I dance.
When the show ends and the band thanks the crowd, that’s my cue to find him backstage. He’s sweaty, and I’ve never found sweat so sexy before. He drapes an arm around me, drops a kiss to my cheek, and says, “Hey, sexy bodyguard.”
My voice is a little breathier than I expect as I reply, “Reporting for duty.”
About Lauren Blakely:
A #1 New York Times Bestselling author, and #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that's hot, sweet and sexy. She lives in California with her family and has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, and she's sold more than 2.5 million books. In October she'll release ONCE UPON A WILD FLING, a sexy single dad, best friend's little sister romance. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter! laurenblakely.com/newsletter
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