Until Valerie by Author Jessica Marin

An arc of this book was provided by the Author for an honest review.

4.5 stars

This book is part of the Kindle Worlds: Happily Ever Alpha.  It is just one of the many books in that group.  And they are all on KU-kindle unlimited.  So you can read them all.

Who doesn't love an alpha man but what about a hot chick that gives him a run for his money.  We meet Valerie Dawson.  She is head strong and determined to show her father that she has what it takes to make it in the business world.  Even if he thinks she can not handle his business the way a man would.  Valerie loves her job and crunching numbers comes nature to her. So when she lands a job to help with an audit at the Broken Eagle's Motorcycle Shop, what does she have to worry about?  It is just a bunch of old men that work on bikes right?  Well Valerie could not be more wrong when she comes face to face with Rowan Pryor.  

Rowan Pryor served his time with the Navy SEALS and now wants to enjoy his life with his fellow SEALS.  He knows how to handle the books and bikes.  But what he wasn't ready was Valerie Dawson; walking into the bike shop like a dream come true.....but how can that be.  Rowan does not believe in love at first sight or does he now?

As things heat up between Valerie and Rowan as they will be working together on sorting out the books at the shop.  They are both trying to deny this instant pull they have towards each other.  Will they continue to fight it or will the attraction win causing them to crash into each other.  Or will other forces within their world cause them to drift apart?  

I have been a huge fan of the BOOM since reading my first Aurora Rose Reynolds book in the Until Series.  And let me say that Jessica Marin does not disappoint in her own Until book.  I can not wait to dive into the other books in this group of authors looking to join the BOOM club.  Happy reading!!!

Seattle Sharks Series by Author Samantha Whiskey

Book 1

Book 2

Book 3

Book 4

Book 5

Book 6

Book 7

All books read with KU

Let me start by saying that I did not realize what a big hockey fan I am.  Growing up in the South, where it is nothing but sun and sand, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this series.  Seattle Sharks Series was more than just a group of hockey players.  They each had story to tell and learn to love in his own way.  I think I read all 7 books within about 5 days.  They are pretty easy reads.  And also addictive.  I had to find out what was going to happen next to the guys.  And the girls that were in the book. 

It starts out as a trio of starters who each has his own issues with women and love.  But as they each get hit with the love bug, it seems that matters of the heart will take over the Shark men.  As the books develop more we get more stories from secondary characters who all need to be heard too.  And the women in the books were a hoot.  They had their own rules and the Shark men did not stand a chance.

The Shark men also showed you what it is like to be a family, even if you are not blood related.  And how families stick together no matter what.  

If I had to choose a favorite book, it would be Bruiser, Book 7, PORTER, Hudson Porter that is.  He was this guy that just had a broody attitude but with good reason.  He knew what life was life without all the lights and glam of being a NHL player.  But when a petite redhead gives him a run for his money, he will do anything just about to show her that he is one of the good guys.  

There are currently 7 books in this series but we are left after Book 7 with a sneak peek at the next book, which looks to be another winning shot for Author Samantha Whiskey.