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Compelling story with spice and intrigue

I am about 30+ chapters into this story, and I am loving the pacing and the flow of the writing. The main character Ria has left her native island on a determined search to locate her father’s murderer and bring him to justice. The story thus far has been what has happened as she has made her way from Coconut Island to Medora and the relationships she has established as she has settled in Medora. Ria went from coming off the shipping boat to hooking up with a duke on day 1. She then became said duke’s personal courtesan within 2-4 weeks later. (Our girl moves fast!) During this time, she encounters and is chased by her father’s murdered , uncovers a kidnapping plot, and becomes privy to a royal family bloodline secret, all while hiding the fact that she’s skilled in magic, can warg into animals, and the daughter of Medora’s Most Wanted! No big deal, right? So far, so great...highly recommend!

Gianna and Dominic are always on the verge of fighting or fucking...or both - the tension is real!

Alright, so I’m about 30 chapters in, and I’m writing this review. At this point, I feel I’ve read enough of the story to make a recommendation to other potential readers... I’ve made so many comments on this story, and have screamed out loud at the characters while I was reading...this is how I know that it’s a great story. This is a grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, good girl/bad boy troupe mafia dark erotic romance but with a twist. The good girl may not be 100% all that good. There is more to her than what meets the eye. Gianna is underestimated and overlooked by most people - in part, because she’s purposefully made herself small and invisible to protect herself, her peace, and her piece of the world that she’s carved out for herself and herself alone - and partially because she’s been protected by others against forces who may seek to harm her due to her proximity to power via her mafia family. I don’t want to give the story away, but looks can be deceptive. Gianna seems to be all sweetness and light, but her thoughts are yearning, obsessive and focused, particularly when it comes to Dominic - the enforcer who has made it his mission to watch over her and protect her from harm. Dominic has been told by Gianna’s uncle Sal, the mafia don that he is to marry Gianna, and Dominic has absolutely no problem with following the don’s orders when it comes to Gianna. It turns out the Dominic has been stoically spiraling out and obsessing over Gianna for a while, and when the don gives him the green light, it’s game on! What has followed thus far is 2 people trying to get to know each other in a limited amount of time before their impending nuptials while concurrently pursuing separate agendas. Gianna is trying to maintain the limited independence that she secretly confiscated and maintained before becoming bound to Dominic and shielded even further behind his wall of safety. Dominic is trying to maintain his job focus, reinforce his reputation, and ensure that no harm comes to Gianna. But Gianna continues to tempt him and throw him off his game just by existing it seems. I can’t wait to see how the story turns out...

Obsessed with this author’s work!

This is the follow up to Our Best Enemies, and this story is intriguing and had me hooked from Day 1. Please read book 1 first which sets the foundation of this deliciously twisted love triangle between Camille, her 2 admirers - Jens, and Raphaël. These books have so many levels, and the dialogue is magnificent, quotable even. I’ve volleyed back and forth between which guy I think Camille should choose (and even agreed with other readers at one point that Camille would be better off alone), but I have a favorite for whom I’m routing. The relationship between Camille and her 2 best friends Alice and Heloise is also well-written. And the main villain, Lia, is morally irredeemable and evil to her decaying core...she evokes strong feelings of dislike, so brava to Nola for writing her characters so well. We are only 6 chapters in on book 2, and I am thrilled to say that I have no idea how this story will resolve. It’s absolutely thrilling to read literature that isn’t trite or predictable...highly recommended

An erotic romance with plot and purpose...

Without giving away any spoilers, I can tell you that this was a wonderful story of a trio navigating a new relationship and discovering love along the way. There is steamy sex, political intrigue, high stakes, and some necessary violence against a foe/nemesis. You can tell you are reading a good book when you actually end up caring what happens to the main characters, hope for their well-being and happily ever after, and want to know more about the side/2ndary characters’ stories. This has the potential to become a series should the author chooses to do so, or they could conclude the tale here without any complaints. The entire reading experience was captivating and fulfilling...highly recommend

This is one of the best books I’ve read this year!

This story is not your standard romance troupe. It’s enemies to lovers, but not really and on repeat. It’s hard to explain without spoilers, and I really want you to find the joy I did in reading and uncovering the intricacies of Devon and Irene’s passionate, unforgettable love story. I’m writing this review, and the author isn’t even finished with the story yet. But I was so impressed with the writing, the characters, and the plot, I was moved to submit this proactive review encouraging other avid readers to give this story a read. You won’t regret it. It won’t remind you of any other book, and that’s saying something in this time of formulaic novels and AI assisted chapters. This is the real deal. I can’t wait to see how this one ends (but I kind of don’t want it to ever end)!

This book is a wonderfully delightful read!

I am going to basically quote reviewer Adlyne F. who nailed my initial thoughts re this book...Adlyne. F. "I have to be honest, the title 'Oops...Am I Marrying my Daughter?' Made me uncomfortable at first and I would love to suggest that you just use 'Birthed for me'as a title. Otherwise future readers might pass it thinking it's incest when it's not.” I almost passed this book by thinking the same thing, but when I read the summary, I was like, “Oh, it’s not like THAT at all!” This subject matter isn’t taboo; it’s a wonderful tale of sacrifice and love (between 2 totally unrelated parties) that grows and matures into something very sweet yet passionate and special. The added bonus of the development of the 2ndary characters’ relationship was langiappe that elevated the story and extended my enjoyment of the writer’s style and imagination. I appreciated the depth of the characters, the detailed plot, and the craziness of some of the situations. Several times, I said out loud to myself, “You have got to be kidding me!” And I mean this in the best, possible way! Highly recommended read...

This book is deliciously chaotic!

Read this book immediately. It’s got drama, intrigue, romance, sex, violence (off page), comedy, and surprises. This is not the typical, troupe of the older man/younger woman relationship that we so often see…this book is a completely different animal entirely. I could easily see this being made into a movie or even better, a limited series. The FMC, Arianna, has about 4-5 love interests/friends in the book that have been so carefully and fully developed by the author that you could see at least 3 of them potentially being her endgame. I’m so confused…I don’t know who to route for, so I recommend a triad relationship, heck maybe even a quad. But something tells me that Arianna will find her HEA with just one person, not 2 or 3. Regardless, I can’t wait for Slice of Life II! Read this book!

Exciting, intriguing story thus far…

This is an amazing story filled with good dialogue, internal and external conflict, pack politics, love, betrayal, and regret with some musicality mixed in for a well-rounded tale. Dwyn is a solid female main character, but I’d like to know more about her mother and father’s backstory/love story, esp. her mother so that we can understand why her heritage is so integral to her journey in becoming who she is meant to be. Also, when Kael rejects her, I know that it was supposed to be devastating and humiliating, but it just didn’t come across as bad as I think it was meant to be. I read about her pain, but I didn’t feel it or empathize with her. I think maybe it was because I didn’t buy that she and Kael had a genuine mate bond to start with? That being said, I still feel Kael has more feelings for Dwyn than Jaerin does (but I am at less than 33 chapters into the story thus far). It is apparent that Kael has regrets and wishes he had made a different choice regarding Dwyn. Then you have Jaerin on the other hand who is actively fighting his feelings and the mate bond pulling him towards Dwyn. I know that Jaerin has also been rejected, but come on! How much rejection is Dwyn supposed to take? The woman is an Alpha heir for goodness sakes. She is being treated so shabbily, and this is her love story! She’s the heroine! I feel like I need to fight for her since the author isn’t doing so right now. Perhaps this will change in later chapters? It’s giving me Omega energy, and I don’t think that’s who Dwyn is supposed to be esp. considering who her parents are/what her bloodline is. I will be patient and see how the story plays out. As you can see, the author has me hooked on this one…highly recommend.

Addictive love triangle

I am locked into this story and invested in the outcome. At first, I thought this was going to be an easy, breezy, young adult novel that I could drop in on when I was bored and needed to pass the time, but this gem has become one of my newest addictions. The author is genius at delving deeper into the character’s mindsets and motivations with her p.o.v. chapters as the story progresses. The book gets stronger the longer you read it. The weakest point of the book is the mother/daughter relationship. I know there’s a reason the author is highlighting it-she must be laying the foundation for some important revelation, but at this point, I don’t care. I’d rather the author spend more time solidifying the friend bond between Camille, Alice and Heloise. The strongest point of the story is the relationship and the interactions of the main 3 characters Camille, Raphael and Jens. I would like to see more interaction between Raphael and Jens to see the comparison and contrast between the 2 MMCs and observe what Camille’s reaction is. This far, we’ve only had a short scene in the library. This book is wonderful, and I can’t wait to see how it ends. Highly recommend!

Spectacular book

I am as invested in the plots as much as I am the sex scenes. The plots involving Sierra and Brandon, Nexxx Door Cam, Lexi, Booga Suga Ian, Sierra’s parents, Brandon’s parents, Micah, Jackson, Saints & Synners…I tried not to be too specific so as to not give away spoilers, but I am am happy with whatever the next chapter brings because all of the plots ARE ON POINT WITH THE DRAMA. Thus far, there hasn’t been a dull moment on this wild and crazy ride. The title of the book is so misleading. Yes, I understand the multiple meanings as Sierra fulfills the teacher role in multiple aspects in the story, but the story is so much bigger than that, and it’s not even over yet! I’m am going to wait and see what A.N. has in store for us readers. A+++