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5 STARS

I absolutely fell in love with Rye and Brenna. The barbs thrown between them, the sweet and supportive nature of their love, and the steaminess in the bedroom is the perfect romance trifecta.

Rye is absolutely so sweet. His heart was so pure, I couldn’t help but fall for this man. It was endearing how much he loved Brenna. The internal conflicts he has were also relatable, wanting to feel fulfilled in life, worrying as your future you planned for shifts and changes, and worrying about putting your heart in the line. I wanted so much for him to be happy

Brenna is closed off emotionally, but it isn’t severe. She is just protecting her heart from past traumas and embarrassments. I loved seeing her walls be torn down by Rye and the happiness that exuded once he did. Like Rye, she has similar discontentment with her life, struggling with her future and also putting her heart on the line. I love the Brenna did it her way, though, just like she has her whole life.

This romance was really sweet and steamy. Rye was so lovable and charming and Brenna was this fierce PR woman. Their chemistry in and out of the bedroom was palpable. What I loved most though was the theme that centered around taking chances, spreading your wings and flying, searching for fulfillment and happiness, and knowing that those you love will be by your side.

The VIP standalone series continues to be one of my favorites from Kristen Callihan. It is filled with wonderful life lessons, steamy romances and a ton of heart.

ARC review

Arggggghhhh this book was SO GOOD!!!
Kristen Callihan didn't disappoint with Brenna and Rye's story, I love them so much

controversially, this one was probably my least fav of the series. maybe it was just the trope (friends-with-benefits-esque) which is one i don’t really like, but it felt like something was missing.

other than that i really liked both brenna and rye, but not nearly as much as the rest of the couples

Proper simpin' hero, decent heroine with pretty good motivations, but too little smut. Especially since the premise of this book is literally about a hero finding out the heroine NEEDS sexual satisfaction, lol.

Now when is Jules and Whip's book coming out?

#143 - 2021
Genre: NA Contemporary Romance

Kristen Callihan never misses.

2.5 ★

Not the best one of the series, I was bored.

I feel like this story was a long time coming because these two characters have been circling each other since the first book of the series. It was more of when they finally get together than a development of their relationship cause it seems they've both been into each other for the while. I think that's kind of why I didn't enjoy it as much, because the storyline itself was basically non existent and the romance by itself was already so inevitable that I was a bit bored.

This was a really lovely end to this series. A second-chance, friends to partners story. Especially lovely as I had an emotional connection to Rye and Brenna from the previous books in the series.