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The Boys of Mulberry Lane #1
Believe
Living with seven men won't be hard… right? Snow White did it so I'm sure I can too.
I’m surprised when I meet my new roommates. I have a bad history with one of them and he wants a second chance. But I only have eyes for a different roommate.
His stony mask should scare me away but it’s drawing me in more. I find myself in his arms and I can’t resist the temptation of a future with him. Right when I think I've got my life in control, a tragedy hits me. I'm not sure how I’ll survive.
Addi is captivating and she doesn’t even realize it. As much as I try to resist her, I fail at every turn. I want her in my life, but as more than a roommate. But that creates a whole world of problems.
When her life gets turned upside down, I don’t know if she’ll let me stay in her life, but I'm going to try.
Please note, this book was previously published as Adoring Addi. Over 15,000 words have been added, new scenes have been added, and this book has been completely re-written, but the core story is still the same.
I’m surprised when I meet my new roommates. I have a bad history with one of them and he wants a second chance. But I only have eyes for a different roommate.
His stony mask should scare me away but it’s drawing me in more. I find myself in his arms and I can’t resist the temptation of a future with him. Right when I think I've got my life in control, a tragedy hits me. I'm not sure how I’ll survive.
Addi is captivating and she doesn’t even realize it. As much as I try to resist her, I fail at every turn. I want her in my life, but as more than a roommate. But that creates a whole world of problems.
When her life gets turned upside down, I don’t know if she’ll let me stay in her life, but I'm going to try.
Please note, this book was previously published as Adoring Addi. Over 15,000 words have been added, new scenes have been added, and this book has been completely re-written, but the core story is still the same.
442 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 23, 2023
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September 21, 2024
Who just causally buys mansions? How can someone who bought a mansion need a part time job? Nothing about Addi is making any sense, she says she walked away from Hunter and now she misses him but she still feels a deep heartache that needs to be pushed away, she has a boyfriend?? Where did this Caleb come from and why wasn’t he mentioned before? Nothing about this story makes any sense, Wes only wants sex until after marriage?? He’s worried about getting her pregnant like birth control hasn’t been invented yet, there’s a fade to black sex scene between Wes and addi, there’s too much loss in this book and it’s depressing, they went to church and I hate church
March 25, 2023
Believe is the first book in The Boys of Mulberry Lane series. This one centers around Hunter and Addi and then Wes when he gets introduced.
I feel like this story is every girls dream. Like Snow White and the 7 dwarfs but instead of dwarfs it’s 7 gorgeous younger men that all move into a mansion with Addi. I loved the playfulness and the different personalities all the guys had. Nicky is Addi’s best friend and she lets him move in with her and his 6 other friends because she doesn’t want to be alone.
Hunter and Addi had history the year before. Things escalated and Addi freaked and ghosted him. Now he’s back in her life but so is Wes.
I thought this would be a love triangle story but it’s so much more than that. Plus Hunter was not who she thought he was and was very frustrating throughout this story. I loved how Wes was with Addi and was right there with her from the beginning when she needed a ride because she couldn’t count on Hunter. Wes was the perfect friend and boyfriend. He was exactly what Addi needed and I’m glad the guys all realized that.
Then another accident happens and Addi needs Wes and the guys more than she thought.
The family aspect of this story and how much everyone cared for each other was great.
I feel like this story is every girls dream. Like Snow White and the 7 dwarfs but instead of dwarfs it’s 7 gorgeous younger men that all move into a mansion with Addi. I loved the playfulness and the different personalities all the guys had. Nicky is Addi’s best friend and she lets him move in with her and his 6 other friends because she doesn’t want to be alone.
Hunter and Addi had history the year before. Things escalated and Addi freaked and ghosted him. Now he’s back in her life but so is Wes.
I thought this would be a love triangle story but it’s so much more than that. Plus Hunter was not who she thought he was and was very frustrating throughout this story. I loved how Wes was with Addi and was right there with her from the beginning when she needed a ride because she couldn’t count on Hunter. Wes was the perfect friend and boyfriend. He was exactly what Addi needed and I’m glad the guys all realized that.
Then another accident happens and Addi needs Wes and the guys more than she thought.
The family aspect of this story and how much everyone cared for each other was great.
March 28, 2023
A really enjoyable first book in the series. Addi invites her best friend Nick, and his friends to move into her huge house, however she gets a shock when she meets someone from her past, Hunter, who drags up some bad memories for Addi, through no fault of Hunters. However Addi doesn’t expect the instant connection she feels towards one of Nicks other friends, Wes. She soon realises Wes is everything she wants in a man, and just when things are going well for them tragedy strikes and Addi is left devastated, leaving her questioning everything in her life. A really fantastic story, that had me in tears at parts, with so much heartbreak, but then it was so heartwarming in others. I loved all the characters, they were fantastic. A really brilliant story and I can’t wait for more from this series.
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.
March 23, 2023
4.5 Stars! Loved “Prince Charming’s older, hotter, sexier, dangerous brother.”
I loved Addi, and especially her friendship with Nick! My heart hurt for how much she’d been through.
Wes was incredible! He was perfect for Addie and he completely stole my heart with how he was with Charlie. With the exception of Hunter, all the guys were great! Lincoln and Cole were hysterical, Nick was such a rock for Addi, Nate was a complete sweetheart, and Blake initially made me cringe but quickly won me over. Hunter has a long, long way to go to redeem himself. He was completely selfish and petty.
Can’t wait to get more from this group!.
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I loved Addi, and especially her friendship with Nick! My heart hurt for how much she’d been through.
Wes was incredible! He was perfect for Addie and he completely stole my heart with how he was with Charlie. With the exception of Hunter, all the guys were great! Lincoln and Cole were hysterical, Nick was such a rock for Addi, Nate was a complete sweetheart, and Blake initially made me cringe but quickly won me over. Hunter has a long, long way to go to redeem himself. He was completely selfish and petty.
Can’t wait to get more from this group!.
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March 27, 2023
Addi and Wes's story is the first in the series and it is one that grabs you with each turn of the page.
Addi has faced a number of trails in her life that have put her on edge and has broken her heart. Her one constant has been her best friend, Nick, who would drop anything for her.
In college, Addi bought a house, so Nick and his friends had a place to live. Over the story you get to know all the guys and how they interact. One is Wes, who is drawn to Addi.
Their love story is a sweet tale of protection, support, understanding and love. Wes learns to open his heart, while proving to Addi she is worth it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Addi has faced a number of trails in her life that have put her on edge and has broken her heart. Her one constant has been her best friend, Nick, who would drop anything for her.
In college, Addi bought a house, so Nick and his friends had a place to live. Over the story you get to know all the guys and how they interact. One is Wes, who is drawn to Addi.
Their love story is a sweet tale of protection, support, understanding and love. Wes learns to open his heart, while proving to Addi she is worth it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 15, 2023
I love, Love, LOVE this book!!! It has multiple POV’s but this author makes it work. Addi lives in a mansion and asks her best friend, Nick to move in with his six friends. They are all guys so it keeps things interesting. This is a clean book but there is a love triangle involved. I could not put this book down! If this is the start of a series then I can’t wait for the rest of the books! This book held my attention and I loved every bit of it.
Kristin does such a fantastic job of breathing life into these characters. I always love Kristin MacQueen books and this book was incredible! I always enjoy her books and look forward to reading all of her books!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Kristin does such a fantastic job of breathing life into these characters. I always love Kristin MacQueen books and this book was incredible! I always enjoy her books and look forward to reading all of her books!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 12, 2023
As an only child, Addi’s sibling like friendship with Nick is incredible to read and live through. But nothing the way Wes transforms from a broody asshole to so soft and tender completely melts me. I have sobbed through half of this book. Which is saying something because I don’t cry when I read. Reading an entire house of tough and broody guys soften as they come to care for Addi and completely fall in love with little Charlie is captivating. You really get to see a piece of all of the boys as the author creates a foundation for the rest of the series which I loved. This book, and the boys of Mulberry Lane, will steal your heart in every single way.
March 22, 2023
I really loved this story. Addi is such a sweetheart and her relationship with Nicky is so heartwarming and sweet. And when it turns out that she has more than one love interest, I was wondering who she would pick, and silently rooted for one over the over. When tragedy strikes, Addi needs to believe in who will help support her. Overall, this story made me smile, giggle and cry. I cannot wait to read the next book.
I received a free advance reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.
I received a free advance reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.
March 23, 2023
Addi has a huge house and has invited her best friend and his friends to share with her. One of them immediately has her heart beating faster. She has so many barriers as does Wes, was lovely seeing them reveal themselves to each other. Just as it all starts working out, there’s a tragedy which changes her life forever. Will he want to stick around or will he cut and run. Sweet, with some difficult scenes gently handled.
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.
March 24, 2023
This is the 1st book in The Boys Of Mulberry Lane series featuring the sweet friends to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract romance. The story captures your attention from the very beginning and it keeps you turning the pages to see what's going to happen with these great characters who have good chemistry together. You keep turning the pages and before you know it the book is over you've finished reading this wonderful storyline. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
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.
April 25, 2023
wowsers
I loved this book!
If the rest of the series is as good as this then I’m in for the lot!
The characters are believable, smart, kind and so so witty. The story is really believable, though sometimes sad. It has all the emotions in it, from the happiest of days to the worst and I felt every single emotion, every laugh, smile, tear, angry word, and bit of embarrassment.
Addi and Wes perfect couple, but the housemates are part of the story too and they really make the “family” work.
I loved this book!
If the rest of the series is as good as this then I’m in for the lot!
The characters are believable, smart, kind and so so witty. The story is really believable, though sometimes sad. It has all the emotions in it, from the happiest of days to the worst and I felt every single emotion, every laugh, smile, tear, angry word, and bit of embarrassment.
Addi and Wes perfect couple, but the housemates are part of the story too and they really make the “family” work.
October 16, 2023
Addi is starting college, but has no desire to live on campus. She purchases a large house and her best friend, Nick, moves in with six other guys. Addi is holding on to some secrets. Wes is scowl, broody, and generally tough with walls around his heart.
I loved watching Addi and Wes’ relationship develop throughout the book, and I loved seeing how Charlie had all the tough guys wrapped around her finger.
Cw - triggering topics.
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I loved watching Addi and Wes’ relationship develop throughout the book, and I loved seeing how Charlie had all the tough guys wrapped around her finger.
Cw - triggering topics.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 23, 2023
I loved, loved, LOVED this book! First let me say it's VERY PG compared to what I usually read, so the fact that I LOVE it so much is saying something!
I did not want to put it down, this page turner kept me going. And ugh the characters just melt my heart...and not even just the the three main ones but ALL of them.
This was chefs Kiss perfection.
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I did not want to put it down, this page turner kept me going. And ugh the characters just melt my heart...and not even just the the three main ones but ALL of them.
This was chefs Kiss perfection.
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March 24, 2023
Ms MacQueen writes beautiful characters and this new series is not short on gorgeous, complex men and the wonderful women sharing her house.
A story that captures your attention with lovely Addi, who has invited her best friend and his friends to share her huge house.
Sweet, entertaining, emotional and romantic with a HEA.
Can’t wait to read about the rest of the boys.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A story that captures your attention with lovely Addi, who has invited her best friend and his friends to share her huge house.
Sweet, entertaining, emotional and romantic with a HEA.
Can’t wait to read about the rest of the boys.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 18, 2025
really decent book
I’m not even sure how I would describe what I’m feeling about this book. It’s a great beautifully written book, however, there was something about this book that just didn’t hit the nail on the head for me. I love the character development of the boys and Addi. Im touched at how they really showed up and showed out for Addie when no one had to. I really don’t care much at all for Hunter. But I’m looking forward to reading Nicks story.
I’m not even sure how I would describe what I’m feeling about this book. It’s a great beautifully written book, however, there was something about this book that just didn’t hit the nail on the head for me. I love the character development of the boys and Addi. Im touched at how they really showed up and showed out for Addie when no one had to. I really don’t care much at all for Hunter. But I’m looking forward to reading Nicks story.
March 23, 2023
Believe by Kristin MacQueen is a good, and enjoyable sweet opposites attract grumpy sunshine friends to lovers romance read. The story has a great story line. The characters are great, and they have good chemistry. This story had me reading until the very last page.
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.
March 25, 2023
I loved getting to meet Addi and her roommates.
This was a great intro to a series by one of my favorite authors.
She had so many ups and downs in her life, and when I read this, i binge read it because it kept me wanting more and more.
I loved seeing her develop her feelings for each of the guys, and the one she chose.
Also - Charlie stole my heart.
Can't wait for more.
This was a great intro to a series by one of my favorite authors.
She had so many ups and downs in her life, and when I read this, i binge read it because it kept me wanting more and more.
I loved seeing her develop her feelings for each of the guys, and the one she chose.
Also - Charlie stole my heart.
Can't wait for more.
March 27, 2023
This is the 1st book in the Boys of Mulberry Lane series and is a terrific introduction to a new series. All of the characters were identifiable and realistic. This just sets the platform for a fantastic series.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2023
The plot sounded interesting and quite intriguing so I gave this book a shot. It was even better than I imagined with characters who grabbed my attention and didn’t let go. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more books in this series.
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I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 11, 2023
The title is perfect for this book. It’s an incredibly sweet romance and I found myself totally engrossed right from the start! The characters were easy to fall in love with and their happy ending will make your heart melt. I can’t wait to see what’s next!.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 24, 2023
This was the first story by this author that I've read, it was a great story and can't wait to read the rest of the series. All of the characters were fantastic.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 31, 2023
Addi's story is so interesting to read. There is a bit going on, and you are rooting for her right from the start. This was a good book.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 25, 2023
This book was not for me. I felt it was too wordy. The conversations reminded me of pre-teen books where the couples were getting upset over nonsense.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 27, 2023
A little bit of Snow White meets 7 Brides and while I enjoyed the easy paced narrative, the characters were not relatable to me. Enjoyable all the same.
October 28, 2023
No thanks
This was so unnecessarily long. And repetitive. And went super religious?
I wanted hot scenes! This should have been a third of the length.
This was so unnecessarily long. And repetitive. And went super religious?
I wanted hot scenes! This should have been a third of the length.
May 1, 2024
Interesting storyline and characters sets of this new series. Will definitely look out for the next one.
May 14, 2024
This book was cringy. I struggled through cuz I'm no quitter but ugh. It was cheesy and unbelievable. I just can't put it into words. I will not be continuing the series though.
June 8, 2024
I absolutely love this book
June 15, 2024
cuteness overload
One of the best fluffy ones yet, just overall cuteness, really a sweet romance, and just really well put together
One of the best fluffy ones yet, just overall cuteness, really a sweet romance, and just really well put together
June 8, 2025
First time I read this I thought “please don’t be it a love triangle” and then “I wish it was a reverse harem”.
But the more I read it, the more I think it was perfect like this. Hunter never stood a chance and I’m so grateful Addi never did anything with him, not even in the past before she met Wes.
She and Wes were perfect for each other, they understood and completed each other.
I even understood the heartbreaking third act break up even though I don’t usually like them.
I loved all the guys and how they stepped in when Addi needed them, especially Nicky, but it was given with him.
And little Charlie, she was such a brave little soul…
But the more I read it, the more I think it was perfect like this. Hunter never stood a chance and I’m so grateful Addi never did anything with him, not even in the past before she met Wes.
She and Wes were perfect for each other, they understood and completed each other.
I even understood the heartbreaking third act break up even though I don’t usually like them.
I loved all the guys and how they stepped in when Addi needed them, especially Nicky, but it was given with him.
And little Charlie, she was such a brave little soul…
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