🔖 REVIEW BLITZ 🔖 Made For You by Natasha Madison

Release Date: February 14, 2023

Series: Made For #2

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Sports

From Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Madison comes

A brand new stand-alone enemies-to-lovers grumpy/sunshine sports romance.

A spin-off from the Only One series

Vivienne

I did the last thing I ever expected to do. I bought a boat. A beautiful boat that was all mine to spend the summer on.
Only thing I was looking forward to was the calm being on the water brought me.
A place where I wasn’t a hockey dynasty princess or the only single girl of the family.
What I wasn’t looking forward to was the broody man in the boat next to me.

Xavier

I was at the top of my game two years ago.
Then it all came crashing down.
I hung up my skates and vowed to never play again.
I was good at hockey, but hockey was bad for me.
I planned to spend my life on my boat with my dog.
Alone. Happily alone.
Until she came along.

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My Review:

As the second book in her Made For Series, Madison’s Made For You is her latest off the charts enemies-to-lovers romance that will leave you swooning and rooting for the characters until the very end.

For Vivienne Grant growing up among hockey’s greatest is what she calls family, but while her family reunites for the summer. She surprises everyone by getting a boat of her own to call home for the summer, a place to get some much needed work done without any interruptions at all. That soon changes the minute she meets her grumpy neighbor Xavier and his cute dog, Beatrice. It’s from the very beginning that he tries to put some distance between them, trying to keep to himself, yet that clearly didn’t end up working out. There is something about Xavier that calls to her and wants to get to know him more. While her family would be all over him, Vivienne is the one that doesn’t want to push for information that he might not be ready to share. After all, she is the one that is keeping a big secret from her family and friends. But once things are out in the open and Xavier starts to trust her, Vivienne doesn’t know how he is going to react once she finally shares her secret with him.

Xavier Montgomery never expected to own a boat or adopt a dog, not after his life consisted of hockey 24/7 ever since he got drafted to the NHL when he was eighteen. He was at the top of his game, then everything came crushing down two years ago. He was scrutinize when he wasn’t performing like he usually would and with no help to back him up, Xavier made the decision to walk away from hockey all together. Getting a boat and Beatrice was supposed to represent a fresh start for him, away from the spotlight. His routines are always peaceful and the same, until his new neighbor comes along. She a beautiful and ready to kill him with kindness for not being so welcoming to the neighborhood. Vivienne is a distraction and he vows to stay away from her, until he can’t anymore. She is different and understanding. He’s never told anyone what truly happened that changed his life forever and telling her starts to mean something more to him. He is starting to fall and doesn’t know if she feels the same way.

I throughly enjoyed reading Made For You, it was magnetic and steamy. If you like the close proximity and grumpy/sunshine tropes than I would highly recommend checking out the story. Fair warning, there is a sensitive topic that Madison touches on and explains very well. It’s evident from the beginning that both characters can relate to each other and are able to rely on one another as they go through ups and downs. We get to see familiar characters make appearances which made the book that much more enjoyable to read. Although there were a few things that I wish the author could have elaborated on further, the story as a whole was well-written and the ending will leave you wanting for more. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series! :)

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

My Rating: 4.5/5

Meet Natasha Madison:

When her nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her...

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🌟 BOOK BLITZ 🌟 Palm Springs King by Claire Marti {EXCERPT + GIVEAWAY!}

Palm Springs King by Claire Marti

Release Date: February 9th 2023

Seires: California Suits #4

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

A former rockstar. A perfectionistic yoga teacher. Opposites attract?

Rockstar Austin Michaels never took much seriously—other than his music. But tragedy thrust him out of the spotlight and into the boardroom. Now, he’s helping his brother run a luxury hotel chain and he couldn’t be farther out of his comfort zone. He’s doing his best––until his beautiful new spa manager arrives.

Yoga teacher Kenzie Banks earned her reputation as the best in the spa business by being a hyper-efficient perfectionist. Ready to plant roots after too many years on the road, she’s thrilled to land her dream job working for the Hotel Kings — they’re literally the family she always wished for. Except, her sexy boss Austin Michaels is driving her nuts with his impulsive decisions and smoldering glances.

The sparks between these two opposites burn so hot it’s a wonder they don’t spontaneously combust. But Kenzie knows what they say about fire…and she’s come too far and worked too hard to get burned. Can the pair find a way to work together, or will everything they’re building go up in flames?

One-click this opposites attract, forced proximity standalone romance today!

*Palm Springs King is the fifth book in award-winning and USA Today bestselling author Claire Marti’s new spin off contemporary romance series, California Suits. The series follows the adventures of five best friends who are opening a string of luxury boutique hotels from La Jolla to Monterey to Beverly Hills as each one finds true love…usually where he least expects it. Each book is a standalone.

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“I think you’re sweet.” 

He snapped his gaze toward her, his dark eyebrows up to his hairline. “Sweet?”

She settled back into the buttery leather and sipped the excellent champagne. “Yes, sweet and considerate. Taking a moment to ask about her son. Lending me your car so I didn’t have to go through the hassle of the rental car. Most employers don’t bother.”

“I like people, that’s all.” Then he leaned forward in his seat, his midnight blue eyes blazing. “And if you think I see you as just my employee, especially after being inside you, you’re out of your mind.”

Kenzie choked on the champagne she’d just sipped and started coughing as the bubbles tickled her nostrils. Austin sprang from his chair and massaged her back. Not helpful. Not helpful at all.

AUTHOR BIO:

Claire Marti is an award winning and USA Today Bestselling author of emotional, funny, and swoonworthy Contemporary Romance novels set in Southern California, including the Pacific Vista Ranch series and the spin-off California Suits series. She lives in San Diego with her husband, silly dog, and three clever cats. 

Claire started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to pick up pencil and paper. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English Literature, Claire was sidetracked by other careers, including practicing law, selling software for legal publishers, and managing a non-profit animal rescue for a Hollywood actress. When Claire's not writing, she's teaching yoga. 

Claire loves to connect with readers! 

Reach out via email or sign up for her monthly newsletter at www.clairemarti.com which is full of exclusive content, fun giveaways, and more! 

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🌟 BOOK BLITZ 🌟 Grumpy Beignet Boss by Melissa Chambers {EXCERPT + GIVEAWAY!}

Grumpy Beignet Boss by Melissa Chambers

Release Date: February 7th 2023 

Series: Broussard Brothers #1

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

He’s betrayed her before, but she won’t fall into his trap again…

After the seventh loan denial, Peyton Boudreaux knows she’ll never get the money to start her own healthy junk food restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She’s left with no other choice than to trudge back home to New Orleans to claim her trust fund with her tail between her legs. But before the money is hers, she’s got to complete the required hours, cleaning grease traps and mopping floors at Boudreaux’s: Home of the Chocolate Hazelnut Beignet. On top of that, she must face the CEO of the dual family business – former love of her life, Braxton Broussard, Traitor. He shot her down both romantically and professionally years ago, and now he’s the one whose butt she’s got to kiss.

Not even the ten years Braxton has spent apart from Peyton have been enough to shake the brown-eyed girl from his fantasies. As much as he loves to see her dressed as a fairy, sitting in his office on Mardi Gras day, he was really hoping he could get the money back into her faux trust fund before she came home to claim it. He can’t let her know her deceased father gambled her cash away. He’s got to find another way to get her the money she’s owed. But more importantly, he’s got to work his way back into her heart, because now that she’s home, he never wants her to leave again.

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He held eye contact with her, but she was too chicken this time to be the last one to look away. She contained her grin and reached for his drink. “What’s this? Whiskey?”

“Yep. Bourbon,” he said.

She nodded. “Big boy drinks. Last time I saw you with a drink it was the King of Beers.”

She took a sip, trying like crazy to keep her face stoic while the liquor assaulted her throat. She never drank liquor.

“I still drink that, too,” he said. “What about you? What do you drink up in Manhattan?”

“Brooklyn.”

“Brooklyn,” he confirmed.

She shrugged. “Wine. Beer. Cocktail of the hour.”

He furrowed his brow. “What is that now, something with bitters or ginger beer?”

She rolled her eyes. “You’re so two years ago, Braxton. It’s the Boudreaux Booty. Everyone knows that.”

A grin stretched across his face, causing her core to light up like a firecracker. “What’s in it?”

She bit her lip, looking to the sky. “Oh, a little bit of vodka, cranberry juice, OJ, and peach schnapps.”

He furrowed his brow. “I think that’s a sex on the beach.”

She put her hand to her chest. “Is it? I’ve never had that. Have you?” This cheesy flirting was so far out of the realm of the two of them, and Peyton was loving every second of it.

He chuckled, and then shrugged. “Maybe. I can’t really remember. It’s been a while since I…had a cocktail.”

She loved his implication. “Oh, yeah? I had one somewhat recently.”

He lifted an eyebrow, and she could swear his lip curled a little. “You did?”

“Yeah. In Manhattan, actually. I was there for an event. Fleet Week. I had lots of cocktails that night.”

He let out a huff, crossing his arms over his chest. “Sounds like a good time. I hope you were safe…didn’t have too many cocktails.”

“Oh, yes. I’m always safe.” She ran her finger around the rim of his glass. “But you wouldn’t know that about me. We never drank cocktails together before.”

His biceps flexed. “No, we haven’t. I’m a few years older than you, ya know.”

Her chest stung. “I do know.”

“You were never really old enough to have a cocktail with me, were you?”

She shrugged. “Depends. Sometimes people don’t wait until they’re twenty-one to have their first drink.”

He stared deep into her gaze. This time she wouldn’t have let go to save a drowning puppy.

“If we would have had a cocktail together on your prom night,” he said, “before you were twenty-one, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have been able to stop.”

She would have traded no ice cream for the rest of her life to hear those words all these years. She nudged his arm with hers. “Maybe that wouldn’t have been the worst thing in the world. Cocktails for months. At least until you went back to Vanderbilt and had cocktails with someone else.”

She stood close to him now, her feet inside his legs, loving using her sexuality in a way she never could have when they were younger.

He uncrossed his arms and tugged on her skirt. “Maybe I was afraid if I had cocktails with you, I’d never want to have them with anyone else.”

She closed her eyes, inhaling hard at his words, which tickled every inch of her body. She leaned in closer. “I guess that would have been hard…staying sober at Vandy for four years.”

He shrugged. “Maybe. Maybe not.”

She opened her eyes, and met his gaze, moving close to his mouth. She hovered there, their lips almost brushing. “I guess we’ll never know, will we?”

She stepped backward and then turned and walked toward the house.

AUTHOR BIO:

Melissa Chambers writes contemporary novels for young, new, and actual adults. A Nashville native, she spends her days working in the music industry and her nights tapping away at her keyboard. While she’s slightly obsessed with alt rock, she leaves the guitar playing to her husband and kid. She never misses a chance to play a tennis match, listen to an audiobook, or eat a bowl of ice cream. (Rocky road, please!) She has served as president for the Music City Romance Writers and is the author of the Love Along Hwy 30A series, the Before Forever series (YA), and Courting Carlyn (YA).

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