Ava Enters the Group Chat

About the Book

 Wrong Number. Right Guy. One Big Secret.

When Ava, a giraffe keeper who wants nothing to do with fame, is accidentally added to a group chat of men she assumes are coworkers, she plans to quietly leave. Instead, she stays--and quickly becomes part of the easy banter and unexpected friendship.

What she doesn't realize? The chat is made up of a pro football team. Including Hudson--the quarterback she already turned down in real life because his very public career is exactly what she's trying to avoid.

As Ava and Hudson start talking privately, real feelings begin to grow. But when Hudson realizes who she is, he makes a risky he won't tell her the truth just yet. First, he'll prove he's more than the spotlight.

Now, with crossed paths, growing chemistry, and a secret that won't stay hidden forever, Hudson risks losing the one woman who never cared about his fame in the first place. (Goodreads)

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My Thoughts

I have enjoyed many books by this author so I was excited to dive into this new one! It is very unique in the setting and I thought Ava to be a quirky layered character that brought a lot to the story. The first couple of chapters are hilarious and really draw the reader into this rom com type plot. So I really loved the first part of the book, but the second half just seemed to drag out a bit. But there are some really fun secondary characters that I loved and the group chat conversations were well written and entertaining. The ending took a slight turn I wasn't expecting and I really actually liked that a lot. So overall this is a fun read that will probably make you smile. It isn't my favorite by this author but still an enjoyable read.  

Three Stars. 

"I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."

If All Else Sails Review

About the Book

 In this enemies-to-lovers romance, school nurse Josie agrees to help her brother's best friend, hockey player Wyatt, recover from his knee injury . . . oh, and sail down the intercoastal waterway. What could go wrong?

When elementary school nurse Josie arrives to meet her brother for their not-quite-annual summer trip, instead of finding Jacob, she discovers she has been duped. Jacob can't take off work for a trip and instead is calling in a huge favor from Josie: helping his best friend recover from surgery. Wyatt is the perpetual grump, a famous hockey player Josie has never particularly liked, and a terrible patient. His foot is in bad shape, but nowhere near as bad as his surly attitude.

Begrudgingly, Josie agrees to stay for a week that becomes two. But when she finds out that Wyatt's injury ruined his plans to sail down the east coast on the Intracoastal Waterway, Josie surprises them both by agreeing to be his second set of hands.

Smooth sailing is nowhere to be found, and Wyatt is one cranky captain. With one disaster after another slowing their progress, Josie questions if they'll even be able to make it home without killing--or kissing?--each other. And yet, the longer they share cramped quarters and canned food, the more of Wyatt's layers she peels back until Josie realizes she misunderstood him and perhaps herself as well. (Goodreads)

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My Thoughts

This book is an absolute delight! I haven't laughed so much while reading in such a long time. The author has a way with setting up a scene and dialogue that just makes me so happy. The characters are great and I enjoyed getting to know them better. Wyatt has so many layers and it is a typical grumpy-sunshine trope but it works! The romance is superb! It is sweet and clean and honest and fun. The setting is also perfect for a summer read with a cottage by the water to sailing on a boat. Josie is hilarious and I also really liked the secondary characters of her brother, his friends and Wyatt's mother. 

If you are looking for a fun rom-com this is for you! I couldn't put it down and enjoyed every bit of it! 

Five Stars. 

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."