🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Wright Kind of Love K.A. Linde

Wright Kind of Love  K.A. Linde

Release Date: April 15, 2024

Series: Wright Vineyard #8

Pages: 225

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

The conclusion to the Wright duet age gap romance from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde.

Chase Sinclair should be my enemy.

Wrights and Sinclairs don’t mix. Not with years of history and turmoil between our families. A rivalry that only seems to fester and corrode with time.

Except I’m done denying what I want.

We both are.

Just when we think we have it figured out, it all blows up in our faces.

But we’re determined to make this work. Even knowing that the road ahead is uncertain. And everyone wants us to fail. At least we’re doing this together.

Everything is on the line. Our friends, our families, our careers. And we’d give it all up.

He may be from the wrong family, but he’s my Wright person. 

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My Review:

Linde concludes the Wright Duet steamier than ever with the Wright Kind of Love. This sizzling romance will leave you wanting for more!

It has been clear from the very beginning that the Wrights and Sinclairs don’t mix. Not after their longstanding feud between two of the most influential families in Lubbock, Texas. But for Harley Wright and Chase Sinclair they are done hiding their feelings for each other. It’s been three years since they first met at a Wright wedding, changing their lives forever. Not only are they part of rival families, but their age gap difference made it impossible for them to fully to be together. Chase gave them until her college graduation in order to give them a shot at a future. Yet, the minute that happens their families immediate express their disapproval. Now it’s up to them to figure out a way to end their family feud, without getting their hearts broken in the process.

I absolutely loved reading Wright King of Love, we get to see both of the main characters stand up against their families in order to be together. While at the same time we get to see their love blossom even more throughout the book. They are standing up for what it’s right, even if means going against those that they love. All in all, I enjoyed their moments together, the ending was perfect and swoon worthy. I cannot wait to see what Linde comes up with next, I would highly recommend checking out the duet as well as the overall series. You will not regret it! :)

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

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Meet K.A. Linde:

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of both romance and fantasy novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was a head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, traveling to far-off destinations, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband, son, and super-adorable puppy.

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Wright Kind of Trouble K.A. Linde

Wright Kind of Trouble  K.A. Linde

Release Date: February 26, 2024

Series: Wright Vineyard #7

Pages: 350

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

An age gap, enemy’s little sister romance set in the Wright world about Harley Wright & Chase Sinclair from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde.

He didn’t know I was ten years younger.
I didn’t know he was a Sinclair.

He didn’t care that I was a Wright.
I knew exactly what I wanted.

Yet, I know none of this when I fall into his bed.

Touching him is like finally waking after a long sleep and the thought of being without him is like driving a knife through my chest. But it's worse—he was almost engaged to my brother's wife—which makes him public enemy number one.

Our families hate each other.
No one can know what we did.
If any of my four older brothers find out, they will run him out of town.

And still…I want him. 

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My Review:

As the seventh book in the Wright Vineyard Series, Wright Kind of Trouble, is about a blossoming forbidden romance between two members of rival families that are ready to challenge the rivalry in order to be together. Linde’s newest duet will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end!

Harley Wright’s life has been nothing if not complicated ever since finding out a twisted family secret that her dad hid from them growing up. It’s her along with her other siblings that were their dad’s dirty little secret as he hid them from his real family. So the anger and resentment towards him runs deep. Relocating to Lubbock, Texas from Seattle, Washington has made a difference in her life. Harley can finally spend some time with her extended family. The Wrights are royalty in town and she is about to attend Texas Tech University in hopes to get into a good law school. But life changes the course of her life the minute she meets Chase Sinclair. He is everything she wants, but can’t have. For he belongs to the enemy family her own family hates. Yet, there is a pull towards him that she can’t deny and no matter how much distance they put between them, she can’t help but to fall in love with him.

Chase Sinclair has everything he could ever want, he has a prominent law firm and his name is well-known in town. But his relationship with his dad and the family rivalry between the Wrights is not the best. Not when his best friend and ex-girlfriend is about to marry into that family. He has never been more hated and his presence along is not wanted in the Wright’s circles. Chase should have declined attending the wedding, but not only does it bring him closure, it also gives him a chance to meet Harley. She is different and they clicked right away. Chase knows that he should walk away from her, he can’t get his heart broken again. Yet, the longer they are together, the harder it becomes to let her go.

I throughly enjoyed reading Wright Kind of Trouble, we have two characters who are in different stages in their lives, but they have such undeniable chemistry. Harley understands Chase and he finds her refreshing to be around. They know the chaos that it would cause if their families were to find out that are together, not only is he part of the enemy family, but also ten years older than her. But just as they are ready to show off their relationship, life throws them another curveball that will test their relationship once again. I cannot wait to read what happens next in the duet, would highly recommend checking out this book as well as any other from the author. You will not regret it! :)

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

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Meet K.A. Linde:

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of both romance and fantasy novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was a head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, traveling to far-off destinations, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband, son, and super-adorable puppy.

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Wait for Always by K.A. Linde

Wait for Always by K.A. Linde

Release Date: January 17th 2023 by K.A. Linde Inc.

Series: Coastal Chronicles #4

Pages: 254

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

A stand alone brother's best friend romance about Ash Talmadge & Amelia Ballentine by USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde…

Ash Talmadge is everything I shouldn’t want.

My brother’s best friend. A too charismatic, too attractive Southern gentleman. And obsessed with someone else.

But she’s finally out of the picture. I put two years between their break up just to be sure. This is finally my chance.

His focus is all on me. Exactly where I wanted it to be since high school when he saved me from humiliation. And after college when he finally realized I was more than just his best friend’s little sister.

There’s only one person who could ruin this for me.

I’ve waited this long.

I’m willing to wait for always. 

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My Review:

Wait for Always is the fourth book in the highly anticipated Coastal Chronicles Series. Ever since we met Ash Talmadge in Hold the Forevers, I’ve been wanting to read Ash’s story and Linde does not disappoint. This brother’s best friend story is the perfect friends to lovers romance that will leave you swooning and rooting for the characters until the very end.

There are few families that represent wealth and power in Savannah, and for Amelia being a Ballentine has given her access to a very privilege lifestyle. Among other things, having grown up with her brother’s best friend has made her off limits to Ash Talmadge no matter how much she wants him. He’s always been there for her when she needs him the most, always as a friend. From balls, graduations, break ups and to her store opening, Ash Talmadge has become a fixture in her life. But he loves someone else.

Throughout the ups and downs of his relationship, Amelia has been there to support him. But even she knows that his relationship is toxic and she tries putting distance between them. Yet, Ash keeps coming back to her, it would take a turn of events for his life to change the minute he gets left at the altar. Now that’s been two years since he parted ways from his ex, Ash is ready to give them a chance. Amelia is afraid that he might still hold feelings for his ex, but she’s waited so long for them to be together that she wonders if giving him a chance might be putting her heart on the line once again.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Wait for Always, it is mainly told in Amelia’s POV and it changes from past to present. We have fashion designer, Amelia Ballentine, go on a quest to try to move on from her feelings for Ash Talmadge. But keeps failing due to their close proximity and with him being her brother’s best friend. Being in each other’s lives makes it harder to move on, no matter how much she hates seeing him keep getting hurt in his relationship. It’s through her relationships that Amelia starts to see that she can do better and decides to move to Charleston in hopes of opening up a second store. 

Then Ash comes and all her childhood dreams are in her hands, yet she is hesitant to give them a chance. Since she has seen the relationships around her not last. We get to see them grow and mainly see Amelia come to herself as the story progressed. I loved seeing cameos from some of Linde’s other series as well. Although the story can be read as a standalone, I would highly recommend reading Hold the Forevers for a more detail background on Ash, since we only get to read Amelia’s POV in this story. The ending was sweet, although I wish the author could have extended the epilogue. All in all, if you’re looking for a great friends to lovers romance than I would highly recommend checking out Wait for Always.

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

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Meet K.A. Linde:

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding Series, Wrights, and more than thirty other novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Supernatural, traveling, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super-adorable puppies.

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Second to None by K.A. Linde

Second to None by K.A. Linde

Release Date: August 30, 2022

Series: Coastal Chronicles #3

Pages: 275

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

First love can't come second.

A stand alone second chance grumpy sunshine romance about Josie & Maddox by USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde...

Maddox Nelson is the only boy I’ve ever loved.

And the only one to break my heart.

I thought I was over that long ago. After drowning the heartbreak in two failed marriages, I should want safe and easy, and Maddox is nothing but complicated.

Now that I’m back home in Savannah, I can’t deny the pull toward him. He’s the grumpy to my sunshine, the introvert to my extrovert, the uncompromising to my go with the flow. But years of friendship, love, and tangled lust binds us together in the city where it all began.

When heat flies between us, he makes it clear that we already had our chance. Both of us should move on.

Except I’m no longer okay with that idea.

I’ll prove to him that I come second to none. 

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My Review:

Linde delivers all the emotional angst in Second to None, the third book in the Coastal Chronicles Series. This best friend’s brother second chance romance will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end.

After living in LA for the past decade, Josephine Reynolds is not used to the Savannah summers. But coming back to the home Josie used to spend every summer growing up brings her memories of her life before she got her big break. To those closest to her she is still Josie, but to the whole world she is an Emmy-winning actress whose hit teen supernatural show Academy has brought her wealth and a huge fan base. After the show ended on its eighth season, fans were ready to finally see the last chapter of the very successful show.

That is exactly what ultimately brings Josie to Savannah, to start filming the movie, knowing full well that she’ll be seeing Maddox Nelson again. She’s always liked him growing up, but being her best friend’s twin brother, Maddox quickly became off limits to Josie. Then everything changed the minute they crossed the line of no return and gave in to their feelings. Only to end things badly for them and for her life to completely change in one night. They were very different growing up, while Maddox was a total introvert, Josie was his complete opposite. She has always been the life of the party and still is. Yet, no matter how successful they both are, they still can’t get one thing right and that is to find the love of their lives. As for the past decade there has been a push and pull between them, always bringing them together only to bring them apart just as quickly. They’ve been through a lot, but there is something different this time around. Something that gives Josie hope of winning Maddox’s heart once and for all.

I throughly enjoyed reading Second to None, while the story is mainly written in Josie’s POV, Linde does a good job giving us enough details to fully get the whole picture. The storyline does switch from past to present as we slowly get to know the characters and their story. We get cameos from previous characters as well making the story a delight to read. We have two complete opposite characters whose attraction towards each other is undeniable, making it hard for them to fully move on from each other. They will always be connected in one way and that brings them together in the end. Ultimately, Josie finds the strength to go after what she wants with Maddox’s encouragement and the twist at the end was highly unexpected. I would highly recommend checking out this book as I cannot wait to read the next book in the series! :)

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

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Meet K.A. Linde:

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding Series, Wrights, and more than thirty other novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Supernatural, traveling, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super-adorable puppies.

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 All the Wright Moves by K.A. Linde

All the Wright Moves by K.A. Linde

Release Date: June 21st 2022 by K.A. Linde Inc.

Series: Wright #12

Pages: 257

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

A sexy brother's best friend roommates romance set in the world of the Wrights from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde…

When I moved in with my brother’s best friend, I thought it was temporary.

Weston Wright would be in LA with my brother for six months. I’d get the place to myself to get back on my feet. A perfect plan.

Until he comes back and asks me to stay.

I take one look at those beautiful baby blues, the dimpled smirk, and muscled arms, and say yes. I want to say yes to a lot more, but I’ve dated exactly one boy my entire life, and not only did he cheat on me with my bestie, now they’re engaged.

I don’t even know where to start with dating. But when I mention it to Weston, he offers to teach me how to date. No strings attached.

All I have to do is not fall in love with him…or let my brother find out. 

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My Review:

K.A. Linde is back with her twelve book in the Wright Series with All the Wright Moves. This emotional and page-turning brother’s best friend/friends-to-lovers romance will leave swooning and rooting for the characters until the very end!

As a wedding planner working at the Wright Vineyard, Nora Abbey, has been able to be a part of a lot of couple’s special day. So it’s natural for her to think about that moment when she’ll get to do it for her own wedding. But just when she thought that she was close to getting to that point, Nora finds her boyfriend kissing her best friend. To make things worse, they are now engaged and she is left to wonder if she’ll be able to get over the heartbreak that two very important people in her live caused her. Moving in with her brother’s best friend was only meant to be temporary. West has proven to be a great friend to her and he has been there for Nora since her ex cheating on her. So when he asks her to stay after he comes back from L.A, Nora quickly accepts. She wants to move on from her past and West offers to help her. Yet, being at close proximity to West at all times has her starting feelings for him. She knows that West will most likely move to L.A. with her brother and starting anything with him will hurt her even more. But what happens when they cross the line of no return and her heart is suddenly on the line all over again?

It hasn’t been long since Weston “West” Wright’s life completely changed after finding out a secret that his dad had been holding onto for so long. A whole new life that West wanted to know more about so he from from Seattle to Lubbock, Texas in the process and it has been the best decision he’s ever made. His passion and talent for music got noticed by the lead singer of Cosmere, Campbell Wright. It’s after the band’s keyboardist quit that Campbell asked West to fill in and it has changed his life yet again. Campbell gave West the job of a lifetime and promises to not disappoint him, which also means staying away from Nora. But after getting to know her more, West finds it difficult to not want to be part of her life. Then a turn of events happen and he’ll have to decide if he is willing to let go for his dream career for the love or his life or walk away from her all together.

I absolutely loved reading All the Wright Moves, the characters are relatable and the story line will leave you wanting for more. I loved West, he is charming and talented. Nora is able to lean on West from the very beginning, they have similar pasts that bring them closer as well. We get to see them go through ups and downs. Ultimately they have to decide if having a shot at a future together is worth it, especially when it comes to losing their dream jobs. I really enjoyed Linde incorporating characters from her previous books, not just within the Wright world. I do wish the author could have expanded on some topics a little bit more, but the ending was perfect. I would highly recommend checking out this book as well as the rest of the series, you won’t regret it! :)

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

My Rating: 4.5/5

Meet K.A. Linde:

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding Series, Wrights, and more than thirty other novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Supernatural, traveling, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super-adorable puppies.

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Wright that Got Away by K.A. Linde

Wright that Got Away by K.A. Linde

Release Date: March 22nd 2022 by K.A. Linde Inc.

Series: Wright #11

Pages: 368

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

A sexy second chance rockstar romance set in the world of the Wrights about Campbell & Blaire from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde…

Campbell Abbey is the lead singer of the biggest band in the universe right now.

He’s also the boy I fell in love with in high school when no one knew my name.

Now, I have a million followers, teach girls every day how to love themselves and get over that boy that wronged them.

If only I could take my own advice…and not still pine for the Wright that got away. 

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My Review:

What happens when the number one song in the world is about you? K.A. Linde is back with her eleventh book in the Wright Series with the Wright that Got Away. This incredibly emotional and steamy second chance rockstar romance that will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end.

It’s one thing for Blaire’s friends to fan over the lead singer of the band Cosmere and it’s another for them to go wild for the song, “I See the Real You.” What they don’t know is that Campbell Abbey wrote that song abut her and now is the most popular song around. Yet, no matter how much Blaire tries to avoid the song, it keeps following her around just like the memories of them in high school still haunt her until this day. She was in love with Campbell before he broke her heart and left in order to pursue his dreams not knowing what he was leaving behind.

It’s eight years later and Blaire has done well for herself. As the face behind a popular wellness blog, Blaire Blush, Blaire has being able to gain a big following by sharing relationship advice, body positivity and by helping girls love themselves. As an influencer, it’s important to be on top of what’s trending and soon dancing with Campbell’s popular song is what everyone expects her to do. Blaire refuses at first, until she sees that Campbell is back in town and wants to see her. It would take for them to make a video together to go viral for her to be thrust into his world yet again. This time there are different expectations until her new past becomes public that could damage a shot at a future together.

For Campbell Abbey being the lead singer of one of the most popular bands around comes with its own ups and downs. He has the fame, looks and wealth to attract any woman he could possibly want. But no matter how long it’s been since he was with Blaire, Campbell still can’t erase her from his mind. His most popular songs are about her and what they once shared back in high school. It’s been a while since he has been back to his hometown of Lubbock, Texas and Campbell is ready to reconnect with his family and friends again.

Yet, his record label wants him back in LA to start working on his next album. After the not so great critical reviews on his last album, Campbell needs inspiration again and he is given a month to start working on new material. Seeing Blaire again would soon change that and when creativity strikes, he isn’t sure how she is going to react to him writing a new song about her. Campbell is ready to show that he has changed and will not give up until Blaire is his again.

There is so much that happens in the story that I absolutely loved! The amount of sizzling chemistry between the characters from page one is what ultimately keeps bringing them together no matter how much Blaire tries to stay away from Campbell. He is proud of what Blaire has been able to accomplish as well. But with Blaire being an influencer on social media, she quickly realizes just how far Campbell’s fans can get to dig for information on her private life. His celebrity life is a lot bigger than she imagined it would be and that puts a lot of pressure on them right away. Although this story can be read as a standalone, it was nice to see characters from previous books in the series make appearances as well. There is a bit of action, unexpected twists and lots of tender scenes between them. The ending was sweet and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I would highly recommend adding the Wright that Got Away to your TBR list. :D

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

My Rating: 4.5/5

Meet K.A. Linde:

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding Series, Wrights, and more than thirty other novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Supernatural, traveling, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super-adorable puppies.

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Wright Rival by K.A. Linde

Wright Rival by K.A. Linde 

Release Date: January 11th 2022 by K.A. Linde Inc.

Series: Wright #10

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

A sexy enemies-to-lovers romance set in the world of the Wrights about Hollin & Piper from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde…

No one on this planet pushes my buttons like Hollin Abbey.

I don’t know if it’s the rugged, sexy cowboy look or the Harley Davidson motorcycle or the cocky swagger. Or just him. But whenever we’re together we fight like cats and dogs.

Now our vineyards are rivals in the annual wine competition, and I’m determined to win.

I just have to take out my Wright rival. 

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My Review:

K.A. Linde delivers a swoon worthy and steamy enemies-to-lovers romance in The Wright Rival, the tenth book in the Wright Series. A story about a good girl and a reformed bad boy that will have hooked from beginning to end.

At the beginning of the story we are introduced to Piper Medina, who is in charge of the day-to-day duties of Sinclair Cellars, a vineyard that her dad owns after taking care of it for many years. It’s a place close to her heart as her family has given a lot to make Sinclair Cellars a reputable vineyard. But who she doesn’t like is Hollin Abbey, who happens to oversee the competition, Wright Vineyard. For the past five years, Piper has seen Hollin be a ladies’ man and she has no interest of getting her feelings hurt by him. Yet, it’s been that many years that they have been bantering back-and-forth and always pushing each other’s buttons to no end.

The fact that Hollin is an attractive man also makes things difficult for her as she tries to avoid getting close to him. Until she finds something in her boyfriend’s bag that completely changes the game for them and she starts to see a different side of Hollin. He has developed a new interest in her and will not give up until she agrees to go out with him. Piper never wanted to put her heart on the line, but the more time she spends with Hollin, the more she starts to question if they might just be meant for each other.

For Hollin Abbey, no one has been able to challenge him so much in the past few years other than Piper Medina. It’s their constant banter and comebacks that ultimately make him see her differently. The thought of her being tied to someone else doesn’t sit with him and he wants her to give him a chance instead. But it’s when she keeps shutting him down that makes him want to understand Piper more. After trying to give a relationship a fair chance a while ago and getting his heart broken, Hollin hasn’t been able to fully trust. That has prevented him from being in a relationship, but he is willing to woo Piper until she gives in. Yet, things get intense when their wines are entered in an annual wine competition and they are rivals once again.

I really enjoyed reading the Wright Rival! Hollin and Piper may not like each other at the beginning of the book, but as the two start to give in to their attraction/feelings, their chemistry is off the charts from then on. They have to learn to adjust to being together after not wanting to do anything with each other for so long. We get to see a lot of characters from previous books make appearances in the book as well which made the story that much more enjoyable to read. I loved Piper’s family, they truly had her back and it was sweet to see Hollin getting along with them. They are both proud of what they’ve accomplished with their vineyards respectively so the events that surround the competition is what truly makes them fight for what they’ve been working on for so long. The ending was really sweet, it truly came full circle and it worked very well for the characters. I would highly recommend checking out this book and the rest of the series, you will not regret it!

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

My Rating: 4.5/5

Meet K.A. Linde:

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding Series, Wrights, and more than thirty other novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Supernatural, traveling, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super-adorable puppies.

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🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 At First Hate by K.A. Linde

At First Hate by K.A. Linde

Release Date: September 7th 2021 by K.A. Linde Inc.

Series: Coastal Chronicles #2

Pages: 296

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

A new stand alone enemies-to-lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde…

Derek Ballentine and I have always been on opposite sides of everything.

I went to a public Savannah high school. He went to a private Catholic school. I went to Duke on scholarship. He went to UNC as a legacy. When we both end up at Harvard for graduate school and we’re finally on a level playing field, I think it’s all going to change.

I was wrong.

The only thing that changed was ending up in his bed.

Now my grandma has passed away, and Derek is the attorney helping the people trying to steal her legacy. I’ll do anything to stop that from happening. Even take on my lifetime enemy.

I hate him at first sight…but I also want him at first hate. 

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My Review:

At First Hate by K.A. Linde is the second book in the Coastal Chronicles Series is an enemies-to-lovers romance that will hook you from beginning to end.

At the beginning of the story we are introduced to Marley “Mars” Nelson, a Neuroscience college professor at Emory. She is back to her hometown of Savannah on sabbatical to take care of her sick grandmother. But she is too late and gets the news that her grandmother has passed away. This crushes Marley as she was raised by grandmother growing up. She was the only motherly figure in Marley’s life and for that reason she wants to protect the legacy that her grandmother left her and her brother, Maddox. In the will, their grandmother left them the house they grew up in and they have no intentions on selling it. Until their is a knock on the door and Derek Ballentine shows up in her life again. He is there to represent his clients, her mother and aunt, as they are contesting the will and want what they think it's rightfully theirs.

Marley knew that Derek was trouble the minute he asked her to come to his Halloween party in high school. She was the public school girl, while he was the private Catholic school rich guy with the reputation of getting around. She has always known that they were different, but the minute he kisses her their lives take a different course. It’s suddenly his reputation that it’s ruining hers and they keep ruining each other’s relationships over the course of the years that they meet back and forth. But then it becomes so much more, it would take a different turn of events to break them apart and reunite them again after her grandmother’s dead. Now they face new obstacles and Marley will have to decide if having a future with Derek is worth it or it’s time to move on.

I really enjoyed reading At First Hate, we get to see the characters growth over the course of fifteen years. From meeting in high school all the way to adulthood. They come from different background, attend different colleges and then fate brings them back together when they are in graduate school in Harvard. Marley thought that they were finally going to be together, until he breaks her heart and they part ways. It would be years later for them to come back together, this time Derek is set on to prove to Marley that he is not the same boy that she met in high school. He has grown and is ready to put her first. I loved the interaction between the two of them, they have such a strong chemistry from the start and it’s hard to deny as years go by. The story does jump from back to present giving us a better picture of the whole story. It’s also mainly in Marley’s POV, that I do wish the author could have added a few more chapters with Derek’s perspective. The cameos from previous characters in different series made the book that much enjoyable to read. The ending was sweet and the story comes full circle. All in all, it was a great romantic read that I would highly recommend checking out. :)

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

My Rating: 4.5/5

Meet K.A. Linde:

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding Series, Wrights, and more than thirty other novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Supernatural, traveling, and dancing in her spare time.

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super-adorable puppies.

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Serves Me Wright by K.A. Linde

Release Date: July 20th 2021

Series: Wright #9

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

A new stand alone fake relationship romance set in the world of the Wrights from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde…

I never thought I’d say yes to a fake date.

Let alone with Julian Wright.

But I’m stuck attending my perfect brother’s doctoral graduation, and I can’t suffer through another round of parental disappointment. Julian has to go to a charity function he planned with his ex-girlfriend. We both need a date.

Yes, we shared one kiss in a darkened office to make his ex jealous. But it wasn’t real. Was it?

I’m sure I can get through this. Until we get to the house and there’s only one bed.

I’ve pined for Julian for three long years. More than my body is on the line...I need to guard my heart.

Because if I get hurt in our fake relationship, then it serves me Wright.

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My Review:

K.A. Linde is back with yet another swoon worthy story in her Wright Series. Serves Me Wright is a fake dating friends-to-lovers romance that’s emotional, steamy and will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end.

At the beginning of the story we are introduced to Jennifer Gibson, a photographer working for the Wright Vineyard. After working for the past few years as a wedding and elopement travel photographer, Jennifer was happy to accept a job that won’t have her constantly gone every weekend. But no matter how many places she has traveled to or how many awards she has won, Jennifer hasn’t had the best luck when it comes to dating or having the best relationship with her mom. It’s after the last date that she went on that she decides not to date for a while and focus on her career. Yet, the minute her mom asks her to attend her brother’s graduation, Jennifer realizes that she’ll be alone at the mercy of her mom’s constant comments about her job.

That’s when Julian Wright, her boss and friend offers to be her date for her brother’s graduation if she attends a charity function gala with him in a month. Jennifer has been attracted to Julian since they met 3 years ago and ever since then she has always had feelings for him. But she doesn’t think he shares the same feelings and decides not to do anything about it. Until they end up going to her brother’s graduation and they happen to share the same bed that things quickly change. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes that she is falling for a guy that just as quickly can break her heart.

After living in Vancouver, Julian Wright decides to move to Lubbock to be with his mom and get to know the rest of his family. The Wright name holds a lot of power in Lubbock, Texas and he is excited to venture on his own and opens up the Wright Vineyard. He is proud of working on something he loves, but coming from a well-respected family puts pressure on how successful his business needs to be. To top it all of, his ex does not want to leave him alone and insists on getting him back. To make sure his ex stay away, Julian needs a date for the upcoming gala where he will be networking and hopes to get the deal he is hoping to get. So there is no surprise when he hears that Jennifer needs a date for her brother’s graduation that he offers to go with her, in exchange for her to accompany him to the gala as his fake girlfriend. But it’s along the way that he starts to wish that they could be in an actual relationship. Jennifer is a hard worker, kind and beautiful. He is truly falling for her, but it would only take a mistake on his part to put their relationship in jeopardy.

I’m a huge fan of the Wright Series, Linde has managed to create a series filled with lovable and relatable characters. Serves Me Wright was no different, we get to go on journey as the characters go through a series of changes and ultimately find their purpose. It has taken a while for Jennifer to finally find what she loves to do and for her parents to accept that photography is an actual job. She wishes she could stand up for herself and not let their comments bring her down. Whereas, Julian has been through a lot when it comes to the health of his mom and now having his dad back in his life is not exactly helping. The two characters balance each other out and it’s when they are together that they are able to help one another. Until they have to go through yet another obstacle that can ruin their future, that they have to decide if their relationship is worth the shot or not. The ending was really cute and if you love a good fake dating romance than this is the right for you.! :)

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

My Rating: 4.5/5

Meet K.A. Linde:

K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding Series, Wrights, and more than thirty other novels. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Supernatural, traveling, and dancing in her spare time. 

She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super-adorable puppies.

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