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Holy Hell, was this book SMOKIN'! I'm officially on the hunt for a sugar daddy hotter than my coffee, brb.
Kayla Riane really set the pages on fire with this debut—banging job (yes, pun intended). The chemistry between Emme and Ben was off-the-charts from their very first meeting. Sometimes age-gap romances (he’s 45, she’s 24) can feel like they belong in the ‘no, thank you’ zone, but these two were a perfect fit. Usually, I love a dual POV, but seeing it all through Emme’s perspective made it way better here.
And let's talk spice—so. much. good. spice. This wasn’t just fluff; every scene actually built their trust. But still... there was a LOT of, well, spiciness. *Chef’s kiss*
Emmeline was bratty, no denying it. Honestly, there were a few times I wanted to yell, “shut up dummy, you’re going to ruin it!” But I really loved how the author nailed the ADHD representation. Emme wasn’t just a spaced-out ditz; it felt real and honest. And Ben? The patience of a saint, that one.
I wish we got more of Cora and Fred. What’s their deal? I’d totally read a spin-off.
Having Ben’s POV in the epilogue was the cherry on top. All in all, this book is a keeper, proudly displayed on my trophy shelf!

This was wild. The professor student relationship was a little more taboo than what we’re used to reading, and it was pretty hot to be honest. Since this was a novella, I didn’t feel like we needed a lot of character development. I’m just here for the smut and Violet Pearce delivered.

While Dallas has been secretly pining for Wilhelmina/Wills/Hemi since childhood, she has been loathing his very existence. They work for the same pro hockey team (he’s a player, she’s in PR) and long story short, end up in a bit of a conundrum when Dallas very publicly announces they’re in a relationship. Cue some third-act miscommunication but don’t worry! They still get down and dirty as well as their HEA.

This is an interconnected standalone, but the supporting characters will make a lot more sense if you’ve read the rest of the series.

Overall this was a fun, sexy, rom-com with some really sweet tender moments and hot spice scenes.

If you love cutesy Hallmark holiday movies, this book is perfect for you. From the frequent, cheesy Christmas puns to the outrageous Winter Games, this holiday romcom was full of campy charm and sexy shenanigans.

Wilder could have been the perfect billionaire book boyfriend for Fable but I just couldn’t buy the two of them together. Maybe it was the way Fable was shy and naïve one minute and a frisky sex elf the next, but their banter seemed a little unnatural.

As for the revenge/ fake dating, they both seemed to care a little too much about a guy she dated for only four months and didn’t even like that much.

All in all, it was a fun read that probably shouldn’t be taken too seriously.

Well this just confirmed my preference for hot older men. This was a perfect little spicy Christmas novella. The writing was well done, the characters were relatable and had great chemistry. The spice was excellent. Team Best Friends Dad all the way.