the setup…
Nova Porter is the youngest of her siblings with brother Beckett being her biggest supporter all her life. She’s a tattoo artist and is working crazily to open her new studio in Inglewide. Nova’s not in a relationship (and doesn’t want to be) but wants a one night outlet to ease her stress. Charlie Milford, the straight-laced but fun loving investment banker, has flirted with Nova shamelessly for some time now so when he approaches her at his sister Stella’s wedding reception, he’s disbelieving when she makes her offer for a no-strings-attached night. But who knew their surprise chemistry would test that “business casual” arrangement?
the heart of the story…
Frankly, I couldn’t get enough of Charlie and Nova. She’s truly an artist and doesn’t think of her tattoos as just body ink, but unique works of art that capture the essences of her clients. She’s fiercely independent and projects that proudly. Charlie is Stella’s recently discovered brother who clings to not only her but the town of Inglewild, visiting almost every weekend from New York. They’re his family, accepting him as one of their own without reservation. Now he’s there for a month while Stella and Luka are honeymooning so he and Nova spend that time “productively.”
the narration…
Jayne was lovely as Nova and Walker nailed Charlie. They put me in my happy place with their performances and strong storytelling skills.
the bottom line…
What a fitting end to this wonderful series. I loved Nova & Charlie, individually and their “casual” romance. It’s quite steamy but what’s the most interesting are what’s underneath the so-called no-strings-attached encounters. Charlie grabbed my heart and never let go with his need to please and awful childhood. You couldn’t help but love him. I enjoyed every minute and just didn’t want to let go when it ended.
Book Info
- Release Date: July 16, 2024
- Series: Lovelight #4
- Narrators: Pippa Jayne & Benjamin D. Walker
- Audio Length: 11 hours, 37 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
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(Thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
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I love it when I don’t want a book to end! Wonderful review Jo 💜
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Thanks, Nicki💜 I hated getting to the epilogue.
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Lovely review Jonetta! You certainly make me want to read this book. ☺️
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Thank you, Jodie💜 It’s a wonderful story and series.
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Nice review. Sounds like a fun book and series.
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Thanks💜 It definitely is.
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I’m glad this one was such a winner for you!
Anne
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Thanks, Anne💜
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I really wish there were more books in this series. I’m going to miss it!
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So do I, Suzanne💜 I could see one more but the author has moved on🥲
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Wonderful review, Jo. I have only read the first two in this series, but definitely want to catch up. The audiobooks are available through my library. I love that these are wonderful characters that you loved.
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Thank you, Carla💜 It’s definitely our kind of contemporary romance.
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Great review! I haven’t read any in the series, but I am tempted to pick it up after reading this review. ❤️
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Thank you, Debjani💜 If you like romance, you’d enjoy this and the series.
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This sounds lovely (and like it would be a quick read for me 😂) – excellent review, Jo!
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Thank you, Tessa💜 It’s classic contemporary romance with two characters you love from the start.
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