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Forbidden Promises #1
Maid Without Honor
It isn’t that hard to be a good maid of honor.
Always support your bride-to-be, co-host a gorgeous bridal shower,
And never ever sleep with the father of your bride.
In my defense, I didn’t know who he truly was when we met.
My best friend’s father was more like a myth or a legend,
Yet the silver-haired fox I met after a cancelled flight was charming, courteous,
And oh-so-clever enough to get me to fall for the weekend.
It was never supposed to be ‘til death do us part.
That’s how I preferred it.
No strings. No rings. No heartbreak.
Now, I’m faced with the consequences of my actions again and again.
There’s the engagement party, the family dinners, the wedding preparations…
Southern society weddings are so much work, and the sinful look in his eyes is too tempting.
I’m a maid of honor for now, but if people knew the truth, they might realize “maid” and “honor” are two words that will never describe me again.
Always support your bride-to-be, co-host a gorgeous bridal shower,
And never ever sleep with the father of your bride.
In my defense, I didn’t know who he truly was when we met.
My best friend’s father was more like a myth or a legend,
Yet the silver-haired fox I met after a cancelled flight was charming, courteous,
And oh-so-clever enough to get me to fall for the weekend.
It was never supposed to be ‘til death do us part.
That’s how I preferred it.
No strings. No rings. No heartbreak.
Now, I’m faced with the consequences of my actions again and again.
There’s the engagement party, the family dinners, the wedding preparations…
Southern society weddings are so much work, and the sinful look in his eyes is too tempting.
I’m a maid of honor for now, but if people knew the truth, they might realize “maid” and “honor” are two words that will never describe me again.
351 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 17, 2023
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102 books305 followersSofia T. Summers is a contemporary romance author who spends her days working as a beauty retail store manager, and nights dreaming and writing smut.
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May 30, 2023
The real review:
The romance was slow and lagged a little, but basically two decent people that are attracted to each other unwittingly. They don't know the other's relationship to the H's daughter until it's too late.
I just couldn't get too excited about either one. The blurb implies that it's a little more madcap than it actually is
Comments:
I've got whiplash from the complete and total lack of editing.
In the first page she order an ice cold coffee then complains there's no steam rising in the next page.
Next up a character undergoes a sex change in one paragraph. This beats changing my brown eyes to blue.
Even Sutton Whitley was curious to see you again. You remember him from school, don’t you?”
“Sure.” Sutton had been a two-faced brat who’d dreamed of becoming a first lady like Nancy Reagan. She didn’t have a stick up her butt. She had a whole freaking tree trunk, and there was no kinder way of putting it. Even if Sutton didn’t have it out for Cassidy, I would never have liked her.
I'm tempted to continue to see how many I can come up with.
And now I have an earwig tune stuck. I leave you with Crystal Gayle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9lz_...
PS: Wanted to mention that this isn’t a creepy “call me Daddy” book. Basically two decent people that get caught up in an awkward situation.
The romance was slow and lagged a little, but basically two decent people that are attracted to each other unwittingly. They don't know the other's relationship to the H's daughter until it's too late.
I just couldn't get too excited about either one. The blurb implies that it's a little more madcap than it actually is
Comments:
I've got whiplash from the complete and total lack of editing.
In the first page she order an ice cold coffee then complains there's no steam rising in the next page.
Next up a character undergoes a sex change in one paragraph. This beats changing my brown eyes to blue.
Even Sutton Whitley was curious to see you again. You remember him from school, don’t you?”
“Sure.” Sutton had been a two-faced brat who’d dreamed of becoming a first lady like Nancy Reagan. She didn’t have a stick up her butt. She had a whole freaking tree trunk, and there was no kinder way of putting it. Even if Sutton didn’t have it out for Cassidy, I would never have liked her.
I'm tempted to continue to see how many I can come up with.
And now I have an earwig tune stuck. I leave you with Crystal Gayle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9lz_...
PS: Wanted to mention that this isn’t a creepy “call me Daddy” book. Basically two decent people that get caught up in an awkward situation.
August 3, 2024
I have loved all the Doctor Daddy lil sleazy type stories by this author. But Maid of
Dishonor was not for me. Beboppin your friend’s Dad should not be that big of a deal. Uhh the whole book felt
like a saturday afternoon spent watching steel magnolias. If you are into intrapersonal girl drama and NOT a hawt taboo slap and tickle with a grouchy well
endowed silver fox then this touching emotional age gap romance might be for you. 🤮
Dishonor was not for me. Beboppin your friend’s Dad should not be that big of a deal. Uhh the whole book felt
like a saturday afternoon spent watching steel magnolias. If you are into intrapersonal girl drama and NOT a hawt taboo slap and tickle with a grouchy well
endowed silver fox then this touching emotional age gap romance might be for you. 🤮
March 29, 2023
3 Stars Good
I really enjoyed the characters Jude and Sam but the story itself idk seemed to me to be missing that "spark". I got bored a bit and I found it didn't keep my interest. It was a good read...didn't love it and didn't hate it either. Maybe I just had bigger expectations....
I really enjoyed the characters Jude and Sam but the story itself idk seemed to me to be missing that "spark". I got bored a bit and I found it didn't keep my interest. It was a good read...didn't love it and didn't hate it either. Maybe I just had bigger expectations....
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May 31, 2023DNF at 22%. Maybe try again at a later date.
A no-strings interlude with a sexy silver fox after her flight was cancelled results in Samantha Rutledge sleeping with her best friend’s father. She discovers who he is a few weeks later while helping said friend, Cassidy Goldwyn, host her engagement party. Sam is a restless soul whose job allows her to travel endlessly, so she only plans to remain in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina until after Cassidy’s wedding in the summer. Will she and her temptation, Jude Harlow, be able to keep things platonic?
Intriguing set up, but the writing seems so slow and boring that I keep putting it down and have to force myself to pick it up. Perhaps I am not in the best mood for this right now. Can try again later …
A no-strings interlude with a sexy silver fox after her flight was cancelled results in Samantha Rutledge sleeping with her best friend’s father. She discovers who he is a few weeks later while helping said friend, Cassidy Goldwyn, host her engagement party. Sam is a restless soul whose job allows her to travel endlessly, so she only plans to remain in her hometown of Charleston, South Carolina until after Cassidy’s wedding in the summer. Will she and her temptation, Jude Harlow, be able to keep things platonic?
Intriguing set up, but the writing seems so slow and boring that I keep putting it down and have to force myself to pick it up. Perhaps I am not in the best mood for this right now. Can try again later …
February 24, 2023
This was an interesting book with a wonderful storyline and interesting characters. It caught my interest from the beginning, and I thought the characters had a wonderful chemistry. I highly suggest reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 25, 2023
loved it - great age gap rom com
I really enjoyed this book, the detail and emotion written into the storyline were perfect.
The ‘southern way’ really hit home with the Momma’s and their pushy ways. Also the crazy ex-boyfriend.
The relationship journey in way fascinating, loved the age gap and the forbidden aspect.
The steamy scenes were hot AF.
Overall a great read.
I really enjoyed this book, the detail and emotion written into the storyline were perfect.
The ‘southern way’ really hit home with the Momma’s and their pushy ways. Also the crazy ex-boyfriend.
The relationship journey in way fascinating, loved the age gap and the forbidden aspect.
The steamy scenes were hot AF.
Overall a great read.
February 17, 2023
Finding the Right One . . .
Samantha (“Sam”) and Jude have what starts as a one-night-stand and turns into a longer period when weather keeps them snowed in. Sam heads off to help her best friend prepare for her wedding. When it turns out that Jude is Cassidy’s dad, the two are again drawn to each other. Although an ex tries to mess things up, will he succeed? Will the emotions, friendship, and drama balance each other out? Or will it drive the people involved apart?
I enjoyed Sam and Jude’s story. The dialog among the characters was well done. Grab your copy and see if the chaos released can be resolved in the best way possible.
Samantha (“Sam”) and Jude have what starts as a one-night-stand and turns into a longer period when weather keeps them snowed in. Sam heads off to help her best friend prepare for her wedding. When it turns out that Jude is Cassidy’s dad, the two are again drawn to each other. Although an ex tries to mess things up, will he succeed? Will the emotions, friendship, and drama balance each other out? Or will it drive the people involved apart?
I enjoyed Sam and Jude’s story. The dialog among the characters was well done. Grab your copy and see if the chaos released can be resolved in the best way possible.
February 23, 2023
Wowsa this book will have you hooked from the beginning until the end and the storyline flowed throughout the book .Jude and Sam meet in New York city when the plane was grounded but what happens when Sam learns its her from her its her daughter? Will it destroy all of them? It's such a fantastic story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 18, 2023
Friendship, family, forbidden romance, secrets, love and forgiveness.
Maid Without Honor is an age gap, surprise best friend's dad secret romance all in one.
Jude and Samantha "Sam" met by chance after they we stranded at the airport due to the weather. With all flights canceled and nowhere to go they strike up a conversation which leads to sparks between them. They end up spending the weekend together with no strings attached. They departed with fond memories and dreams they would cross paths again someday.
What neither one counted on was they had more than just undeniable chemistry between them. They had Cassie her best friend and his daughter. Their situation turns complicated when they keep their secret from her and everyone else. A pushy obnoxious ex, an interfering overbearing mother and her hoity-toity friends all play into their storyline.
Can love, friendship and family survive when the truth come out?
I received a free ARC through Booksprout an I'm voluntarily leaving my review.
Five ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Maid Without Honor is an age gap, surprise best friend's dad secret romance all in one.
Jude and Samantha "Sam" met by chance after they we stranded at the airport due to the weather. With all flights canceled and nowhere to go they strike up a conversation which leads to sparks between them. They end up spending the weekend together with no strings attached. They departed with fond memories and dreams they would cross paths again someday.
What neither one counted on was they had more than just undeniable chemistry between them. They had Cassie her best friend and his daughter. Their situation turns complicated when they keep their secret from her and everyone else. A pushy obnoxious ex, an interfering overbearing mother and her hoity-toity friends all play into their storyline.
Can love, friendship and family survive when the truth come out?
I received a free ARC through Booksprout an I'm voluntarily leaving my review.
Five ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
June 9, 2023
After two delays, the airline has now canceled, Samantha (Sam) Rutledge's flight, to her hometown, Charleston permanently. Meaning she has spent the whole day, at the airport for nothing. As if the day, is not bad enough it’s, Valentine’s Day. Not that she has a man waiting on her, to come home or anything. So, she heads over to the popular coffee shop she gets, an iced coffee black, and a donut, of course, getting the heart-shaped one.
Moving to the coffee station to doctor her drink with sugar. While standing there she immediately regrets taking a bite of the donut. She grimaces because it is already stale when she hears a deep clear voice say, “That bad, huh?” She did notice him, earlier at the gate in the way too early hours, of the morning. Being the workaholics that they are, both are on their computers. Both stayed up, as others disappeared to get more comfortable, elsewhere. He had caught her attention time and again.
She couldn't get over how his coat and steel watch cost more than some people's rent. Yet, his Eagle’s T-shirt has been lovingly worn and washed repeatedly. His hair is more silver than gray, but his face is youthful looking. His winning smile about bold her over, she stopped scrunching her nose and smiled back. It’s not fresh it tastes about a week old. Being Valentine's Day, and all, you would think it would be fresh. They must be shipping in all the old stuff from other shops, he replied. Then he asks if she wants cream.
They move in sync as if being around each other, always. After trading off the sugar, and creamers, the introductions of first names only, came about. He tells her he is, Jude, and she tells him, she is, Samantha. Telling him most people call her, Sam. With her witty sense of humor, she starts joking with him. He asks if she wants to share the last table. She agrees. He told her he was in NY on business and she told him she had been there to shop. She had been traveling and needed new clothes.
They both realize it's Feb 14th and they felt like they were on a bad snow-induced time loop. Jude rallies and says they should try and break the cycle. He gets his phone and calls someone. He steals the donut telling her his suite is still available so they can eat at a great restaurant. She wanted to know if he was inviting her to go to a hotel room with him. Lordy, what did they put in the coffee? He laughed again, brighter and warming her.
Their meet-cute was easy and unassuming. It was to be two people who meet under stressful conditions, what they felt was more. Not that they shared that with each other. But, when they both end up at his daughter’s engagement party, with her as one of her maids of honor, life gets interesting. There is so much going on, in this book. The Southern mamas, all the girls must contend with are bad enough, but then add their snooty friends, OH, HELL NO! Then there is, Thad, he is a piece of work. I can’t believe, Tucker still allowed him to stand up for him, after all the hurt he caused at the rehearsal dinner. This is a constantly moving book, a very good one, too.
Moving to the coffee station to doctor her drink with sugar. While standing there she immediately regrets taking a bite of the donut. She grimaces because it is already stale when she hears a deep clear voice say, “That bad, huh?” She did notice him, earlier at the gate in the way too early hours, of the morning. Being the workaholics that they are, both are on their computers. Both stayed up, as others disappeared to get more comfortable, elsewhere. He had caught her attention time and again.
She couldn't get over how his coat and steel watch cost more than some people's rent. Yet, his Eagle’s T-shirt has been lovingly worn and washed repeatedly. His hair is more silver than gray, but his face is youthful looking. His winning smile about bold her over, she stopped scrunching her nose and smiled back. It’s not fresh it tastes about a week old. Being Valentine's Day, and all, you would think it would be fresh. They must be shipping in all the old stuff from other shops, he replied. Then he asks if she wants cream.
They move in sync as if being around each other, always. After trading off the sugar, and creamers, the introductions of first names only, came about. He tells her he is, Jude, and she tells him, she is, Samantha. Telling him most people call her, Sam. With her witty sense of humor, she starts joking with him. He asks if she wants to share the last table. She agrees. He told her he was in NY on business and she told him she had been there to shop. She had been traveling and needed new clothes.
They both realize it's Feb 14th and they felt like they were on a bad snow-induced time loop. Jude rallies and says they should try and break the cycle. He gets his phone and calls someone. He steals the donut telling her his suite is still available so they can eat at a great restaurant. She wanted to know if he was inviting her to go to a hotel room with him. Lordy, what did they put in the coffee? He laughed again, brighter and warming her.
Their meet-cute was easy and unassuming. It was to be two people who meet under stressful conditions, what they felt was more. Not that they shared that with each other. But, when they both end up at his daughter’s engagement party, with her as one of her maids of honor, life gets interesting. There is so much going on, in this book. The Southern mamas, all the girls must contend with are bad enough, but then add their snooty friends, OH, HELL NO! Then there is, Thad, he is a piece of work. I can’t believe, Tucker still allowed him to stand up for him, after all the hurt he caused at the rehearsal dinner. This is a constantly moving book, a very good one, too.
February 22, 2023
Maid without Honor is book twenty three and part of the Forbidden Temptations series. A full-length standalone novel with no cheating or cliffhanger complete with guarantee HEA. A beautifully written story with extraordinary characters and storyline that captures the audience attention from the beginning story and keeps you engaged and invested until the end. It's brilliantly written with well developed characters and fascinating storyline that captures your attention from the start and keeps you hooked and invested in the characters until the end. This is Jude and Samantha story.
An age gap trope story, best friend's dad romance, billionaire romance, taboo, opposite attracts, insta-lust, secrets, steam, passion, lust, forbidden romance, forgiveness, billionaire romance, friendships, drama, surprise, revelations love and more. Twenty-six year old Samantha Rutledge was booked on flight departing from New York to Charleston to her best friend Cassidy wedding to be her maid of honor. She meets the forty-four year old silver-hair fox music mogul Jude Harlow by chance who was also heading to Charleston. However, due to a terrible snow storm all flights was cancelled. Unbeknowing to Jude that Samantha is his daughter best friend. From the moment he saw her was instantly attracted to her. They had an one night stand which turned into the weekend.
The two walked from with a mine-blowing experience. It was a no strings attached, no rings, no heartbreak just the way how Samantha likes it. Samantha heads to Charleston to perform her maid of honor duties. But first she has to deal with her toxic interfering mother and her sociopathic ex-boyfriend while counting down the days when she can get out of town again. She never expected to see Jude again, imagine her surprise when she found out that her best friend and the man who she had memorable weekend with his related and that he's her dad. Samantha and Jude realize that they're still drawn to each other and started seeing each other in secret. What will happen when Cassidy finds out that her best friend and her dad had a rendezvous in New York and is still seeing each other? Will it destroy their friendship? Will her crazy ex-boyfriend tries to make problem for her at the wedding?
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
An age gap trope story, best friend's dad romance, billionaire romance, taboo, opposite attracts, insta-lust, secrets, steam, passion, lust, forbidden romance, forgiveness, billionaire romance, friendships, drama, surprise, revelations love and more. Twenty-six year old Samantha Rutledge was booked on flight departing from New York to Charleston to her best friend Cassidy wedding to be her maid of honor. She meets the forty-four year old silver-hair fox music mogul Jude Harlow by chance who was also heading to Charleston. However, due to a terrible snow storm all flights was cancelled. Unbeknowing to Jude that Samantha is his daughter best friend. From the moment he saw her was instantly attracted to her. They had an one night stand which turned into the weekend.
The two walked from with a mine-blowing experience. It was a no strings attached, no rings, no heartbreak just the way how Samantha likes it. Samantha heads to Charleston to perform her maid of honor duties. But first she has to deal with her toxic interfering mother and her sociopathic ex-boyfriend while counting down the days when she can get out of town again. She never expected to see Jude again, imagine her surprise when she found out that her best friend and the man who she had memorable weekend with his related and that he's her dad. Samantha and Jude realize that they're still drawn to each other and started seeing each other in secret. What will happen when Cassidy finds out that her best friend and her dad had a rendezvous in New York and is still seeing each other? Will it destroy their friendship? Will her crazy ex-boyfriend tries to make problem for her at the wedding?
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2023
Samantha (Sam) Rutledge is stuck in New York at the airport. A snowstorm stayed hovering over the city instead of just passing thru so her flight is cancelled. She meets a handsome older guy named Jude who is 44. Sam is a computer coder who works remotely which gives her the flexibility to travel while still working. She was recently in Greece and Portugal. She flew into New York to shop for clothes before heading to Charleston for her best friend’s wedding. Jude was in town for business.
They spend the snowy weekend together in a hotel suite. The exchange email addresses since they will both be in Charleston. Sam figured it was a great, unforgettable weekend but that’s it.
Jude settles in the big house that he’s staying in for at least the next year. He suggests to his daughter that she have her engagement party there. Sam gets picked up at the airport by her best friend Cassidy Goldwyn. They met in the morning of their first day of kindergarten. They met their other best friend Delilah in the afternoon of their first day of kindergarten. Delilah owns a wine shop called Firefly and Cassidy teaches kindergarten. Sam and Delilah are Cassidy’s maids of honor for her wedding to Tucker. Even after all their years of friendship, Sam has never met Cassidy’s dad Mr. Harlow. Cassidy spent her summers on the west coast with him and the one time he was in town, Sam had pneumonia.
What happens when Sam meets Jude Harlow, Cassidy’s dad and he is her Jude from the New York hotel weekend? Can they pretend the weekend never happened? Are there still feelings between them? How will Cassidy react is she finds out?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
They spend the snowy weekend together in a hotel suite. The exchange email addresses since they will both be in Charleston. Sam figured it was a great, unforgettable weekend but that’s it.
Jude settles in the big house that he’s staying in for at least the next year. He suggests to his daughter that she have her engagement party there. Sam gets picked up at the airport by her best friend Cassidy Goldwyn. They met in the morning of their first day of kindergarten. They met their other best friend Delilah in the afternoon of their first day of kindergarten. Delilah owns a wine shop called Firefly and Cassidy teaches kindergarten. Sam and Delilah are Cassidy’s maids of honor for her wedding to Tucker. Even after all their years of friendship, Sam has never met Cassidy’s dad Mr. Harlow. Cassidy spent her summers on the west coast with him and the one time he was in town, Sam had pneumonia.
What happens when Sam meets Jude Harlow, Cassidy’s dad and he is her Jude from the New York hotel weekend? Can they pretend the weekend never happened? Are there still feelings between them? How will Cassidy react is she finds out?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2023
This is a wonderful addition to the Forbidden Temptations Series! From the moment Jude sees Sam across the airport he is taken with her for reasons unknown other than he wants more than a one night stand. They end up spending several days together in a hotel room while being snowed in and discover how beautiful it can be between two people. When their time is up Sam heads home to help her best friend Cassidy plan her wedding, deal with her mother and crazy ex boyfriend while waiting until the day she can leave and find a new place to visit. When Jude realizes that his daughter, Cassidy’s best friend is Samantha he hopes it’s not his Sam from months ago. Unable to stay apart they have a secret relationship while planning Cassidy’s wedding and when her ex boyfriend catches on to what’s going on he takes it out on Cassidy and Tucker at their rehearsal dinner leaving her broken and destroying hearts. Sam felt guilt from keeping this secret from Cassidy but they we planning on coming clean after the honeymoon. This family and friends love for one another is tested from the evilness of one and how they navigate the fallout just shows you true friendship, honesty and love are worth fighting for. Jude and Sam stay strong in their love and find their our happiness! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 18, 2023
Maid Without Honor was fun, flirty and more. There was a good storyline with steam but also feelings, angst, secrets, family and friends, a wedding, lots of wedding activities, exes, a protagonist that gave me uncomfortable feelings along with romance and love. The story had a good flow and was set mainly in South Carolina. The romance was believable and did start out innocently but became heated quickly with a twist!
The story is told in alternating chapters by either Samantha (Sam) or Jude but it was sometimes confusing who was telling their story. I liked Sam's relationship with her two best friends - Cass, the bride-to-be and Delilah, the one she's sharing maid of honor duties with. They all met on the first day of kindergarten and have been friends ever since.
There were multiple stories being told that were woven together nicely. There were vivid descriptions that made me feel like I was there. There was closure with the epilogue that takes place a year later with a happily-ever-after and a twist of its own. The extended epilogue gives a hint of what's to come in the next book which is Delilah's story and I can't wait. I like the title and the cover.
I received a free copy of book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The story is told in alternating chapters by either Samantha (Sam) or Jude but it was sometimes confusing who was telling their story. I liked Sam's relationship with her two best friends - Cass, the bride-to-be and Delilah, the one she's sharing maid of honor duties with. They all met on the first day of kindergarten and have been friends ever since.
There were multiple stories being told that were woven together nicely. There were vivid descriptions that made me feel like I was there. There was closure with the epilogue that takes place a year later with a happily-ever-after and a twist of its own. The extended epilogue gives a hint of what's to come in the next book which is Delilah's story and I can't wait. I like the title and the cover.
I received a free copy of book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 1, 2023
True Friendship & Love With Honor
Maid without Honor is an Age-Gap Romance involving a bride, one of her best friends, Samantha (Sam) and her father, Jude. The book had a really good storyline but wasn't well written. Written from Jude and Sam POVs, you often didn't know who was speaking. There were also numerous editing errors that often pulled you out of the story which was a bit long.
Sam and Jude are strangers who get snowed in together in New York city while traveling to South Carolina for a wedding. Their time together was unforgettable but they thought their time amounted to a one night stand and they would never see enough again.
Surprise! Cassidy is getting married with one of her best friends and maid of honor, Sam and her father Jude participating. Should they keep quiet about meeting so that Cassidy's wedding is perfect? What about Sam's vicious and obnoxious ex, his mother who is a drunk and gossip and Sam's pushy Mom who doesn't see her and the Ladies Society? They are all intermingled because of Cassidy's wedding.
In spite of the editing errors, this was a good book with a secret attraction, steamy sex, secrets among family and friends while planning a wedding. There's turmoil, pain and drama before the expected HEA.
Maid without Honor is an Age-Gap Romance involving a bride, one of her best friends, Samantha (Sam) and her father, Jude. The book had a really good storyline but wasn't well written. Written from Jude and Sam POVs, you often didn't know who was speaking. There were also numerous editing errors that often pulled you out of the story which was a bit long.
Sam and Jude are strangers who get snowed in together in New York city while traveling to South Carolina for a wedding. Their time together was unforgettable but they thought their time amounted to a one night stand and they would never see enough again.
Surprise! Cassidy is getting married with one of her best friends and maid of honor, Sam and her father Jude participating. Should they keep quiet about meeting so that Cassidy's wedding is perfect? What about Sam's vicious and obnoxious ex, his mother who is a drunk and gossip and Sam's pushy Mom who doesn't see her and the Ladies Society? They are all intermingled because of Cassidy's wedding.
In spite of the editing errors, this was a good book with a secret attraction, steamy sex, secrets among family and friends while planning a wedding. There's turmoil, pain and drama before the expected HEA.
May 30, 2023
Fast read! Found it on Amazon for free (as of 5/30/23), would recommend picking it up if you're into an age-gap, fast paced romance!
I personally didn't feel like there really was an age-gap. Like yeah you know there's a big age difference, but both characters acted with maturity. Normally I feel like the fmc is really childish and that's played up by the writer, which if you like that cool, but I enjoy both characters being and acting like mature adults.
Spice was about a 3.5 out of 5, nothing too graphic!
I enjoyed that most of the book was their romance flourishing, even though they were keeping it a secret. And that when everything came to surface, it was talked about (for the most part) right then and there. There wasn't much sulking, or many arguments between fmc and best friend (mmc is best friend's dad) and more importantly, there wasn't any arguments between the fmc and mmc after it all. Yeah some people would've probably wanted more drama, but I thought there was a perfect amount!
Overall this was a good book! I recommend it, if you enjoy these kind of tropes.
I personally didn't feel like there really was an age-gap. Like yeah you know there's a big age difference, but both characters acted with maturity. Normally I feel like the fmc is really childish and that's played up by the writer, which if you like that cool, but I enjoy both characters being and acting like mature adults.
Spice was about a 3.5 out of 5, nothing too graphic!
I enjoyed that most of the book was their romance flourishing, even though they were keeping it a secret. And that when everything came to surface, it was talked about (for the most part) right then and there. There wasn't much sulking, or many arguments between fmc and best friend (mmc is best friend's dad) and more importantly, there wasn't any arguments between the fmc and mmc after it all. Yeah some people would've probably wanted more drama, but I thought there was a perfect amount!
Overall this was a good book! I recommend it, if you enjoy these kind of tropes.
February 16, 2023
A Love Written In The Stars -
The moment Sam and Jude met, spark ignited between them that made it difficult for them to keep their hands off each other, even after they discovered the connection between them. Their will power kept being tested as they supported Jude’s daughter, who was Sam’s best friend organise her wedding and even though there was quite a big age gap between them, their relationship just felt right.
Their journey to forever happiness definitely didn’t run smoothly, as Sam’s ex-boyfriend continuously reeked havoc on her life, but once everything was out in the open, they finally found their happiness. This was an absolutely fantastic story to read and I was able to devour it in just a few hours. I found myself immersed in the story so much, that I couldn’t take a break until I reached the end. This book is a definite must read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
The moment Sam and Jude met, spark ignited between them that made it difficult for them to keep their hands off each other, even after they discovered the connection between them. Their will power kept being tested as they supported Jude’s daughter, who was Sam’s best friend organise her wedding and even though there was quite a big age gap between them, their relationship just felt right.
Their journey to forever happiness definitely didn’t run smoothly, as Sam’s ex-boyfriend continuously reeked havoc on her life, but once everything was out in the open, they finally found their happiness. This was an absolutely fantastic story to read and I was able to devour it in just a few hours. I found myself immersed in the story so much, that I couldn’t take a break until I reached the end. This book is a definite must read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 7, 2023
Maid Without Honor. This book was interesting. It wasn't what I expected, but it was good. I was intrigued with the characters and their emotional issues. Jude met Samantha in New York and found her to be wonderful. What he didn't know was that Sam was his daughter's best friend. Sam had come to South Carolina to help Cassidy with her wedding. They decided to keep their relationship a secret from Cassidy. But, of course, nothing stays a secret. When people found out about their relationship, things went sour and nearly destroyed Cassidy's wedding. You must read to find out how Cassidy felt about Sam and her dad being together. ! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else's.
December 13, 2023
Sam and Jude
Best friends dad trope. Sam met Jude on a canceled flight and went with him for the weekend. Fast forward and he’s the father of her best friend and they meet during wedding festivities. The book reads different. Jude was a financially great father but only seen his daughter in summers because of different states and his job. He is unsure of his self and the book reads like he is every bit of is 44. Grey hair and checkered shirt? Sam has been traumatized because her bf cheated and the whole town wanted them together but she hid what he did. So the only person she had was who she tried to stay away from. Sam and Jude are together to bring each other what no one could give them. It did have a HEA but would have liked more and more time of them actually able to be together. It has spice just not over the top descriptive.
Best friends dad trope. Sam met Jude on a canceled flight and went with him for the weekend. Fast forward and he’s the father of her best friend and they meet during wedding festivities. The book reads different. Jude was a financially great father but only seen his daughter in summers because of different states and his job. He is unsure of his self and the book reads like he is every bit of is 44. Grey hair and checkered shirt? Sam has been traumatized because her bf cheated and the whole town wanted them together but she hid what he did. So the only person she had was who she tried to stay away from. Sam and Jude are together to bring each other what no one could give them. It did have a HEA but would have liked more and more time of them actually able to be together. It has spice just not over the top descriptive.
February 18, 2023
A great, well written, age-gap romance. Summers delivers in this steamy romance. Our main characters are Sam and Jude. Sam travels and finds herself stuck in New York due to a snowstorm where she meets Jude who is looking for more than one night stand and is unexpectedly drawn to Sam. They spend several days together but Sam eventually must go and travel to her best friends wedding - where, you guessed it, Jude turns out to be the father of the bride...while the chemistry is still there - this has brought on a whole new set of obstacles...where their days together the beginning of forever of will this be the beginning of the end?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 20, 2023
This is a best friend's dad, age gap romance story.
When Sam gets stuck in New York after a cancelled flight, she ends up spending a few nights with a sexy older man called Jude.
However, when she attends her friends engagement party, she ends up coming face to face with Jude again who just happens to be her best friends Dad.
This allows them to start things up again as they cannot stay away from each other, but is there a HEA in their future, especially when Sam's friend and Jude's daughter finds out about them.
I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When Sam gets stuck in New York after a cancelled flight, she ends up spending a few nights with a sexy older man called Jude.
However, when she attends her friends engagement party, she ends up coming face to face with Jude again who just happens to be her best friends Dad.
This allows them to start things up again as they cannot stay away from each other, but is there a HEA in their future, especially when Sam's friend and Jude's daughter finds out about them.
I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 24, 2023
Secrets
Jude and Sam met innocently enough not knowing they were connected by Jude’s daughter who was Sam’s best friend. Crossing paths again at his daughter’s wedding events gave us a secret romance fraught with pining and guilty consciences.
The book has a melancholy mood. Both the main characters are above playing games but think the daughter would be hurt with their romance. What starts as a thing that will end after the wedding quickly becomes much more.
The author makes us feel how drawn Jude and Sam are to one another. We also feel how they struggle to justify being happy while deceiving people they love.
Jude and Sam met innocently enough not knowing they were connected by Jude’s daughter who was Sam’s best friend. Crossing paths again at his daughter’s wedding events gave us a secret romance fraught with pining and guilty consciences.
The book has a melancholy mood. Both the main characters are above playing games but think the daughter would be hurt with their romance. What starts as a thing that will end after the wedding quickly becomes much more.
The author makes us feel how drawn Jude and Sam are to one another. We also feel how they struggle to justify being happy while deceiving people they love.
March 6, 2023
Maid Without Honor is an age gap taboo romance between Jude and Samantha/Sam who meet when their plane flight is cancelled in New York City due to a snowstorm. Jude invites Sam to stay with him in his hotel suite where they have an amazing fling. They leave for their destinations never expecting to meet again except they both surprisingly reconnect for Cassidy’s wedding since Jude is her father and Sam is her best friend. This well written and enjoyable romance has a great plot, well developed characters, steamy chemistry, and strong emotions.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 18, 2023
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
This is a well-written story, fast-paced forbidden best friends father romance, Samantha and Jude meet at the airport when their flight was canceled. Sam had an instant connection with the handsome older man, Jude. Little did they know that soon they would reconnect at Sam's bff wedding. Sam and Cassidy became best friends the first day of kindergarten and nothing has changed about that however in all the years they've been friends she's never met Cassidy's father.... Jude.
Entertaining story with likable characters.
This is a well-written story, fast-paced forbidden best friends father romance, Samantha and Jude meet at the airport when their flight was canceled. Sam had an instant connection with the handsome older man, Jude. Little did they know that soon they would reconnect at Sam's bff wedding. Sam and Cassidy became best friends the first day of kindergarten and nothing has changed about that however in all the years they've been friends she's never met Cassidy's father.... Jude.
Entertaining story with likable characters.
February 20, 2023
Sam seems to be on the run from something all the time. She and Jude meet when their flight is cancelled in NYC. They both carry a lot of guilt about seeing each other but it doesn't seem to stop them for long. I really liked the catty upper crust "friends". She seems to triumph over them now instead of being intimidated by them. Thad is a sad villain. Sam confronts her mother to stop her interference and criticisms. Fortunately friendships are able to be saved and Sam and Jude have a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 27, 2023
I have to admit I was expecting a very quickly paced age-gap romance like some other books I've read, however I was pleasantly surprised as I started to read and got immersed into the story of Sam and Jude.
The conflict of Thad being the annoying ex and worrying Cassidy whether would accept their love gave some very nice drama.
Overall I found it a very well written story and a refreshing and pleasant surprise to read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The conflict of Thad being the annoying ex and worrying Cassidy whether would accept their love gave some very nice drama.
Overall I found it a very well written story and a refreshing and pleasant surprise to read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 13, 2023
Enchanting romance and seductive prose
The silken and cinematic story of two lovers with moral qualms and heated attraction made the story compelling. The stunningly written characters were so believable and dimensional. The depiction of Charleston's southern charms made the setting a character of its own. The steam was so skillfully done it propelled the narrative along as the lovers succumbed to their passion. If you love being swathed in satin sentences that seduce you into the enchanting scenes of a love story meant to be, don't miss this one.
The silken and cinematic story of two lovers with moral qualms and heated attraction made the story compelling. The stunningly written characters were so believable and dimensional. The depiction of Charleston's southern charms made the setting a character of its own. The steam was so skillfully done it propelled the narrative along as the lovers succumbed to their passion. If you love being swathed in satin sentences that seduce you into the enchanting scenes of a love story meant to be, don't miss this one.
February 14, 2023
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. They meet when their flight is delayed and spend the days together not knowing who the other really is. Sam and Jude fall for each other but try to hide their new relationship from the bride, Cassidy. They have have except for Sam's spiteful ex. I like how everything worked out for everyone and the wedding went off as planned. Sam and Jude are free to pursue their relationship as they wish.
February 17, 2023
Will a childhood friendship be tested beyond breaking point?
Another great Sofia T Summers novel. What they thought would be a one night stand will alter Sam & Jude's life. He's the father of the bride & she is the matron of honor. The attraction is undeniable, they try to resist temptation but they can't resist. Will they allow other people judgement to destroy a beautiful love?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another great Sofia T Summers novel. What they thought would be a one night stand will alter Sam & Jude's life. He's the father of the bride & she is the matron of honor. The attraction is undeniable, they try to resist temptation but they can't resist. Will they allow other people judgement to destroy a beautiful love?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 17, 2023
Surprise
My one time hook up in New York is my daughter's maid of honor.
Well written, entertaining, witty book of how, what, when and no we shouldn't between myself and my best friend's father. Add in an obnoxious ex, a pushy mother, the so called Ladies Society and town gossip. This is Jude and Sam's story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
My one time hook up in New York is my daughter's maid of honor.
Well written, entertaining, witty book of how, what, when and no we shouldn't between myself and my best friend's father. Add in an obnoxious ex, a pushy mother, the so called Ladies Society and town gossip. This is Jude and Sam's story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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