May 4, 2025

* Review * JUST ONE MORE AFFAIR by Carly Phillips

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Just One More Affair by Carly Phillips
Series: The Sterling Family #5
Published by CP Publishing on May 12, 2025
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Oops, she did it again…

A one-night stand with a billionaire.
A surprise pregnancy.
Can she trust his love?
Or is it the baby tying them together?

Charlotte Kendall never expected history to repeat itself after a one-night stand at a wedding. Especially since a past encounter left her co-parenting twin daughters she adores. Except this time, her baby daddy is a man she can’t resist.

Billionaire Jared Sterling always gets what he wants—and he wants Charlotte Kendall. When he learns she’s pregnant, he’s all in. But Charlotte’s past has taught this independent, single mom to guard her heart. She doubts Jared’s motives and believes he’s only invested for the baby.

Their chemistry is undeniable and Jared will do anything to convince Charlotte she’s his endgame. But her life is complicated and when her brother’s recklessness puts Charlotte in danger, Jared takes over, proving he’s offering the love and stability she has always craved.

Now Charlotte must decide—will she keep running from the man who’s offering her everything, or take a chance on love?

Sexy, sweet and seductive! I’ve loved the entire Sterling Family series, but Jared just might be my fav! It was really fun to have the connection already with Charlie from getting to know her twins with Noah in his and Fallon’s book previously, so it kind of felt like settling in with old friends as soon as I started this book. Charlotte and Jared are intelligent, accomplished people and seeing their instant sizzle and then respect for each other even when their situation changed was really rewarding. I liked her a lot and he was just the right man for her. Great character development, good drama mixed in and so much family goodness to top it all off. I loved every minute!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a tight knit family who always has some drama going on but who loves hard through it as they support each other in finding their happily ever afters.

* Review * EXTENDED BRIDGE by Arell Rivers

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Extended Bridge by Arell Rivers
Series: Passionate Beats Trilogy, #2
on May 22, 2025
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Torn Between Two Tracks: Can Love Conquer Fear?

Bennett Hardy. Rock god. Heartbreaker. The world's most wanted man. And he's looking at me like I'm his one and only.

Branded “Black Widow” in the media due to the death of my boyfriend, the band's keyboardist, fear is a constant beat underneath my skin. Fear of reliving the nightmares of my past, fear of getting my heart shattered again. Mom says I need a change, a clean break. My bestie whispers, “Let him love you.” But can I trust him? Can I trust myself?

Suddenly, I'm drowning in the intoxicating chaos of Untamed Coaster's world. One hug was the line I drew when I agreed to return. Strictly professional. But Bennett…he sees the scars I hide and ignites a passion I swore was dead. He’s not alone, because I see the abandoned little boy he once was. One unbridled night, and I'm lost in a love that feels too good to be true.

Then, the world explodes. A devious attack. A devastating interview. A desperate call. Just like that, I'm running again, torn between the man who owns my soul and the ones who desperately need my help.

Now I can’t help but wonder if I gave up my only chance at something real.

EXTENDED BRIDGE is the second book in the Passionate Beats trilogy. It requires you to read the prior book in the trilogy first and ends on a cliffhanger, with a certain HEA in the third and final book. It is told exclusively from physical therapist Jenna Westfield’s point of view. If you’re looking for a slow burn, found family rockstar romance filled with heartbreak and fraught new possibilities, then it’s time to climb the tracks with Untamed Coaster!

Dramatically addictive! Book two in Arell Rivers Passionate Beats Trilogy picks up where Opening Strains left us on a cliffhanger and takes us knee deep into Bennett and Jenna once again. I really like them, and I like the overall plot but this book almost felt like we were starting over with the connection they had made previously a bit as well as with her doubts about him. We’re again left on a cliffhanger in anticipation of their conclusion and HEA in book three and this one was big. I’m looking forward to seeing where life takes them at this point and hoping we will eventually get the down low on why it is that Pierce has such an issue with her. I’m hooked and highly anticipating book three!