lornaj_reads's Reviews (711)

Wow another book on my TBR longer than it should have been 2 years I can not believe I waited that long. I loved this book. I was pulled into their story and was on pins and needles hoping they would make it but there was always something that came between them. That cliffhanger got me and then the time jump for book 2 wow I was gripped.

Again that cliffhanger and also Claire is so manipulative I saw that from the beginning. Macon dealt with a lot on his own for so long and for her to pile everything on him too really bugged me. Also her saying she just wanted him to OD made me want to jump into the book and punch her. I gave this book 4.5 ⭐️ and 1.5 🌶️ their first time was magical but the concession stand was the hottest.

I highly recommend this series. It has made me cry and sometimes we all need a good cry.

Happy reading everyone 📚 

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Another book I have waited a year to read. I can’t believe I sat on this one. It is a beautiful story. I loved the journey these characters took to heal they each needed to take this trip and got something out of it to move forward but also found love in the most unlikely place.

I know the main story was the romance but there was so much between Paul and Noelle too. The one line I loved was at the end “you were hers,” he whispers. “So, now you’re mine, too.” This made me weep. I gave this book 4.75 ⭐️ and 2.5 🌶️ the sneaking around was 🥵 but also he has a filthy mouth.

If you like a rivals to lovers trope with a found family aspect and a road trip with the sweetest Grandad this book is for you.

Happy reading everyone 📚 

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The end of the series is finally here. I have loved reading this series and I will be reading more Elsie Silver books in the future. I also have to go back and read the Gold Rush Ranch series that follows Violet and her friends because I did not know there was a previous series. Anyways to Beau, my sweet boy who is broken from his time in the military. I loved his relationship with Bailey and they saved each other. Beau needed someone outside of his family and all the people in the town letting him get away with everything and Bailey called him out and it was perfect.

This book had so many tropes I loved. The first and most important was fake dating but add in an age gap makes this book great. Also if you like a virgin h that is included and a sassy FMC I love Bailey’s character around Beau but I felt for her around the people of Chestnut Spring and her family they all treat her like shit. I gave this book 4.5 ⭐️ and 2.5 🌶️ the scene in the bathtub wow I was not expecting to love that.

If you love cowboys, age gaps, found family, broken MMCs then this series is great for you. I know people that skipped over some books but they should be read in order to understand what is happening plus you get more out of the characters when it comes to their story.

Happy reading everyone 📚 

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I have been waiting for this story. Everyone said Theo Silva is the best book boyfriend and he does not disappoint. This story has some things in it that a lot of people do not like but it was done well. I loved the character development from Winter in this book. We learned more about her and I think she was so misunderstood in the other books.

There are so many things in this book I loved the fact that Theo stood up to people when it came to Winter was great he understood her better than anyone. I also love how finally one of the characters I hated was dealt some karmic justice. I gave this book 4.25 ⭐️ and 3 🌶️ that truck scene was 🥵 also the bathroom wow this man is something else.

Again, please ignore the tropes you don’t like, this is another book you want to read despite them. Another great book Elsie on to the last of the series.

Happy reading everyone 📚 

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This was the book I was not looking forward to as I am not a fan of friends to lovers. However, I did like Jasper’s character in the previous book and wanted to know more about him as he was a mystery. I loved their friendship and can understand why they stayed apart when she was in high school and he was older but after that they should have been together.

Although I was not as excited by this book it was a book that made me tear up. I felt for both Jasper and Sloan each having to deal with parents that were not great as well as Jasper’s guilt over his sister’s death. I loved them even more at the end. I gave this book 4 ⭐️ and 2.5 🌶️ there was some good action in the love shack 😜 

If you have already started this series I recommend continuing even if you don’t like certain tropes because you may realize sometimes the trope can be written well.

Happy reading everyone 📚 

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My journey continues with the Chestnut Springs series and I have found my favourite cowboy book boyfriend Daddy Cade is something else. I love Willa, she is the perfect partner for Cade and then the added bonus of Luke is adorable. The banter between these 2 was so funny and when a grumpy guy like Cade holds back Willa’s hair while she pukes is so 🥰. 

 

I also want to add another person to my hate list for this series. That would be Luke’s mom walking out on the perfect man but also the cutest kid. I hope one day Luke tells her to get lost and he already has a mom that loves him. I gave this book 4.75 ⭐️ and 3 🌶️ I don’t know how many times this man would shut her up and shove something in her mouth whether it was her panties of his 🍆 I was here for it. 

 

If you like a single dad/ nanny romance with grumpy sunshine aspects and also no third act break up plus he is a cowboy yup this is the book for you. 

 

Happy reading everyone 📚 

 

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The end of the series is finally here. There were some parts that I felt dragged but there were parts that made me cry and a few twists in there too. I was lucky and didn’t have to wait between the last book but saying goodbye to these characters was sad but also the perfect ending to this series.

I have my favourite books in this series and my favourite characters. I am happy they all got a good ending. I gave this book 4 ⭐️ and 3 🌶️ there was a lot of spice in this book especially since there  are 4 couples. 

I highly recommend this series because these characters will always be a part of me.

Happy reading everyone 📚 

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I am starting my cowboy era and this was on my A-Z list. I did not expect to love it. I also love that it is based in Canada since I live in Canada. I loved the relationships in this book we get all the brothers but also between Summer and Willa. 

Rhett and Summer are a forbidden romance and there is so much drama with her family. I have never hated an ex as much as I hate Rob. He is a horrible person and deserves to be reported for what he did. I gave this book 4.25 ⭐️ and 2.5 🌶️ the scene with chaps was 🥵.

I am going to continue this series because I need to know about all the other characters and I am loving my cowboy era.

Happy reading everyone 📚 

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The final book of the series where everything is wrapped up. I feel like this is the perfect ending where the bad guys are found out and I knew most of them the entire time. I love how all the guys started realizing they liked Charlotte Ranger and Church gave into the harem and we are here for it.

Can I say Ranger and the kitchen scene was fantastic although I love all the guys I have a soft spot for him. I gave this book 4 ⭐️ and 2 🌶️ not only the kitchen but Church finally came to play and I loved his energy in the bedroom. 

This was a great series and I am glad I completed it and will continue to read books by this author.

If you like a bully and enemies to lovers tropes this is the book for you.

Happy reading everyone 📚 

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With that cliffhanger it took a while to find out if they were grieving a friend or not. The story continues and they are trying to catch a killer when all the adults are not listening to their concerns. Charlotte is still hiding that she is a girl but she is also fighting for her life and engaged to one of the guys. There is even more they need to overcome in this book.  

 

As I said, so much happens in this book. One minute Charlotte is running for her lie and next she is wondering if one of her guys is one of the killers. This book gave me the best Spencer scenes I am a huge fan of the chemistry between him and Charlotte and I love his nickname Chucklet 💜. I gave this book 4 ⭐️ and 1.5 🌶️ twin sandwich 😜 

 

If you like a bully and enemies to lovers tropes this is the book for you. 

 

Happy reading everyone 📚 

 

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