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Man of the Month Club: August

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Divorced single mom, Jillian, no longer believes in love. That’s less than ideal for a wedding planner. But one wild night with a boy-toy firefighter is about to turn her world upside down.

Jillian’s ex-husband loved someone else during their entire marriage.

She quickly learned that the only male she can count on is her adorable, lovable son, Silas.

Riggins is the youngest firefighter on his crew, but he’s already been burned.

He’s not ready to be a husband or father, but will he be able to keep Jillian and Silas from wiggling their way into his heart?

When Jillian and Riggins are matched, their chemistry is explosive. Their romance burns hot and fast, but can they fan the flames into lasting love? Find out when you read Man of the Month Club: AUGUST.

The Hot Shots of Romance Quickies are scorching short stories featuring sexy heroes, curvy heroines, seductive instalove, sizzling bedroom scenes, and satisfying happily-ever-after endings. Start anywhere. Binge-read them all. Grab AUGUST now and enjoy a perfectly-portioned taste of steamy romance to satisfy your craving.

106 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2023

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Ann Omasta

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Ann Omasta is a USA Today bestselling author.

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Here is a Top 10 list from Ann about her likes, dislikes, and oddities:

1. I despise whipped cream. There, I admitted it in writing. Let the ridiculing begin.
2. Even though I have lived as far south as Key Largo, Florida and as far north as Maine, I landed in the middle.
3. If I don't make a conscious effort not to, I will drink nothing but tea morning, noon and night. Hot tea, sweet tea, green tea––I love it all.
4. There doesn't seem to be much in life that is better than coming home to a couple of big dogs who are overjoyed to see me. My other family members usually show significantly less enthusiasm about my return.
5. Singing in my bestest, loudest voice does not make my family put on their happy faces. This includes the big, loving dogs referenced above.
6. Yes, I am aware that bestest is not a word.
7. Dorothy was right. There's no place like home.
8. All of the numerous bottles in my shower must be lined up with their labels facing out. It makes me feel a little like Julia Roberts' mean husband from the movie 'Sleeping with the Enemy,' but I can't seem to control this particular quirk.
9. I love, love, love finding a great bargain.
10. Did I mention that I hate whipped cream? It makes my stomach churn to look at it, touch it, smell it, or even think about it. Great––now I'm thinking about it. Ick!

** Ann would LOVE to send you a free novella ~ Aloha, Baby! Visit annomasta.com to let her know where to send it.

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3,948 reviews238 followers
August 2, 2021
Dogust

3.5 stars - From the beginning, I have to give Jillian props. She showed up to a matchmaking event with the woman who always held her former husband's heart. The two have become friends since the July installment which can't be easy for Jillian but, as she states, she doesn't blame her ex for loving Charity.

How Jillian and Riggins first meet is hilarious! Their first date is sweet before it sizzles. 🔥🔥 A spectacular conclusion to a first date!

I was on board with all of that. The part that struck me as too much was the timeline. In less than 24 hrs, they went from her begrudgingly agreeing to a date to becoming a family. I can do over-the-top but that was too OTT for my liking. Because I really liked the rest of this novelette, I tried my best to overlook it.

Before I sign off, I want to point out that Charlotte has struck again! She's a character from the His First Time series that pops up occasionally with a pet that needs a home. Always a fun conclusion to her meddling. ☺ Oh, and even though there are crossover characters in every book, this can be read as a standalone.
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247 reviews126 followers
August 27, 2025
Man Of The Month: August

As always, this series gets better as the months goes on. I love everything about Riggins + Jillian.

star rating: 3.25/5 stars
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2,386 reviews9 followers
July 30, 2021
Jillian is begrudgingly attending the man of the month meeting. She’s been hurt before and isn’t looking for a relationship. She just wants to look after her son. Riggings is a firefighter and is having fun. One look at Jillian though makes him want to see her smile and laugh. This was an entertaining quick read. There is an immediate connection between the two even though Jillian tries to deny it. Riggings is sweet and caring and tries to convince Jillian he’s there for her for real. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
1,509 reviews4 followers
August 1, 2021
Jillian is being dragged to the monthly meet and see if your a match for this months bachelor. Really sceptical about this but seven other woman found happiness, I just don't think is in the cards for me as a single mom.
Right before Pheobe announces the new match as tells he's the youngest they've had. Great a baby. When her name is announced as the match Jillian is less then thrilled. She pretty much tells him she not interested. That she's already raising a child she doesn't need to raise another one.
Riggins finally convinced Jillian to go out on one date. He surprises her with a date to the county fair. She's having a really good time and they end up back at her place for the night. Best one night stand is what she is thinking the next morning. This can not turn into a relationship, he's to young for her she thoughr. She needs to end thid. While she's in the shower, Riggins slid out to get breakfast but when he returns is not with breakfast but a do he adopted while at the farmers market. Jillian's son is home and meets Riggins, not exactly what she wanted but it's happening anyway. Her son Silas loves the dog and Riggins asks if he'd like to name him. Jillian is not happy and tells Riggins he and his dog need to leave.
Jillian and Silas go to job but while there Riggins mom shows up to her job and e,plains why Riggins is living with his mom and how her Sinn cares deeply for her and her son in such a short time period. How she should give a chance. Silas hears this and is asking if Riggins and his dog are going to join the family? Right then Riggins comes around the corner and she couldn't be happier. One day at the park, Riggins calls Silas over with the dog hot on his healed over to where Jillian is they both get down on one knee and Silas asks his mom if she will marry Riggins? She is really glad she went to this months group and found her HEA.

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5,390 reviews64 followers
August 1, 2021
The addition starts with the book cover….yeah…yeah…yeah don’t judge a book by its cover they say ….well we all do it and this one here it is the scratch to your itch or better yet the filling to your oreos! Speaking of filling…..wait, that’s for later. Within the first chapters you get the panoramic view of whom you’re dealing with! This is book is part of the Man of the Month Club series why just read one when you can start at the beginning and keep reading through the series it won’t be a waste of time. I like that this is a turnaround older woman and younger guy. Jillian is sweet, single mom, begrudgingly attending the meeting and her goal is to not get involved period due to being hurt her goal is to just love /take care of her boy. Riggins sexy as all get out firefighter one look and his goal becomes to make her smile (such a beautiful smile it it). She is determined to stay away from any type of relationship, but he was able to convince her to go out with him and he takes her to the county fair without realizing she finds herself enjoying so much they end up at her place. Riggins giving her the best one night stand of her life but she feels she needs to end will she give him a chance, can he prove to her he is the one for her, will her son like him and can they find happiness?
715 reviews5 followers
August 1, 2021
Jillian is a divorced single mom and wedding planner who goes to the August Man of the Month Club with a friend where each month man the man for that month is matched with one of the women attending. When Jillian finds out that this month’s man is in his early 20’s she is ready to leave but stays and meets Riggins, the handsome, friendly firefighter who is August’s man. He flirts with the women and when Jillian is announced as his match she tries to get out of the date but is pressured and agrees to 1 date with the slightly younger man. They go to a carnival, have fun, and Jillian finds him to be sweet, fun, and sexy. Riggins enjoys their time together and finds her to be independent, stubborn, and intriguing, but will she be interested in a relationship?

I enjoyed this short, instalove story of two people who seem to be different but are matched by the Man of the Month Club. Jillian thinks he is too young for her since she has a son and is slightly older. I loved the both Jillian and Riggins, they agree to 1 date, but will it lead to more? The epilogue was a great ending for their story.

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323 reviews7 followers
July 15, 2021
Man of the Month Club: August by Ann Omasta & Callie Love is a quick and easy read. It follows Jillian Flynn, a mother and wedding planner, and Darrell Riggins, a man in his 20s and the youngest firefighter on his crew. Jillian wins a date with Riggins by being his most compatible match at a matchmaking event. She was against it at first believing she needed a grown man, not a boy but he changed her mind real quick.

Not only was it a quick and easy hot read but it was also incredibly sweet and I will definitely be reading the rest of the series.

Although Man of the Month Club: August is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. It’s an insta-lust/insta-love story and things moved a bit fast within the first 24 hours of them meeting. There is an age gap between the two with Jillian being older (we don’t know by how much). And it is written in both Jillian’s and Riggins’ POVs.

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5,695 reviews30 followers
July 31, 2021
Last month Garrett match, this month his ex-wife meets hers in the form of a younger man, Riggins. She only married her ex-husband because she was pregnant, she is not really looking for anyone, let alone a younger man. Riggins does not want to give up so easily, he gets her to agree to a date.

The chemistry between the two in off the charts, she tries to push him away due to his age. He keeps coming back and looks to appeal to her son to give him a in with her.

The story is steamy and is in line with the other stories in the series, but is not needed to read any of them to enjoy this book. You find yourself rooting for Riggins to get the "girl".

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7,458 reviews78 followers
August 2, 2021
August's Man of the Month is hot. Riggins is a fireman, who is young and has a big heart. Jillian has gone through so much pain with her last relationship, married to a man that did not want her, has skewed her views on love. When it was announced that Riggins was younger, Jillian put up her walls even higher. I love how Riggins was not going to let that stop him from taking her out.

There are so many elements in this story that will grab at your heart, where other will have your jaw drop and when his mom got involved - not really sure how I felt about that. Great addition to the series.

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972 reviews10 followers
August 1, 2021
Short, steamy, feel-good story.
This episode fits in well with the series. Jillian a divorced single mother and a young firefighter, Riggins' story is a steamy hot romance, which is an enjoyable page-turner. The writing is easy to follow and the author's character and scene description are up to her usual high standards. I am more than happy to recommend this easy-to-read romance with a nice happy ending.

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2,914 reviews5 followers
August 2, 2021
Jillian and a friend go to the August event to see who will be matched and the man is Riggins who is in his early twenties and a firefighter. She’s a single mother and a wedding planner and is older than him and goes to leave. He stops her as he talking to all the women. They get matched but she tries to get out of the date but he’s determined to have it with her. They go to a carnival and have a wonderful time but will there be another as she’s hung up on her being a couple years older?

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8,429 reviews66 followers
December 26, 2021
Let me start by saying that I love that in this age gap romance it's the woman that is the older partner. However, I didn't love that Jillian was a bit of a snob about the fact that she was the elder. Riggins was so sweet, and he was immediately devoted to her happiness and well being. I didn't feel like Jillian gave him a fair chance in the beginning. Thankfully, some things happen that force her to re-evaluate her beliefs.
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384 reviews4 followers
July 15, 2021
This is great to read when you want an insta love connection story. I loved their first date and the ferris wheel scene was incredible. A single mom and a younger guy find common ground and their HEA.I was glad Jillian found true love with Riggins. I would recommend this book for those who enjoy Hallmark movie type stories.

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1,436 reviews37 followers
August 2, 2021
Another hot instant attraction match. This is Jillian's story. She's a single mom who isn't looking for romance. Dragged to the meeting by her ex's girlfriend, she grudgingly accepts a date with Riggans, a younger, hot firefighter. The romance is quick, hot and very sweet. Love the unexpected twist the morning after.
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725 reviews5 followers
December 30, 2023
My heart is so happy! This one might be my absolute favorite one. Silas is such a sweet little boy. And Jillian is so guarded and I totally understand why. She’s a single mom and wants nothing more than for her son to be happy and content and well taken care of. Then you have Riggins. He’s younger than Charity but is extremely mature. He cares deeply and wants nothing more than to have a family. The ending. Yeah. I cried. So beautiful!
1,367 reviews4 followers
July 29, 2021
Jillian reluctantly goes to the monthly Matchmaking night at Evie's Bar with her ex-husband Garrett's new fiancé, Charity. She is skeptical, since most men she has dated after her divorce weren't willing to date a single mom...so when hears the newest bachelor is the youngest ever, and a hot fireman, she decides to get an Uber back to her house...but on hearing his match is Jillian, Riggins, wanted a date with the sexy, but a little older lady, that was selected for him...she agrees to one date, and he takes her to the county fair...but could he one date last any longer....you will need to read this cute, steamy story to see what happens...I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,292 reviews5 followers
July 29, 2021
Jillian is going along with her friend to the Man of the Month dating app party. Jillian thinks she is there just as a friend of a friend. But she is really going to be the next participant for August. Riggins is the man for August. He is younger than Jillian and she is adamant about not going on a date with this man. Jillian has a child and doesn’t want to date a child! Will these two ever get to together? Will Riggins be able to convince Jillian to take a chance? This is an unique little twist on the older man-younger woman we typically see - will it work for these two? It is a sweet little romance of unlikely, unexpected surprises!

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13.3k reviews77 followers
July 31, 2021
The author has given us a wonderful younger man/older woman story that pulls us into the lives of Riggins, Jillian and her son, Silas. When the Man of the Month Club meets to find out who the perfect couple for the month is, Jillian is determined to not be involved in the outcome. However, when Riggins first sees Jillian, he wants to get to know her better. Will she be able to relax enough to let him into her life, even temporarily?

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11.7k reviews42 followers
August 1, 2021
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Jillian and Riggins rate very high in the match app but Jillian declines until Riggins says he won't go on the date unless it is with her. Riggins shows Jillian how to have fun again and it's okay to put herself first sometimes. An one night stand becomes something more as both Jillian and Rogers allow their love and the love for Silas freedom. I like the nudge that was given to Jillian to finally accept.
6,512 reviews20 followers
August 2, 2021
This story will warm you heart! It's a short and fairly quick read with wonderful characters. The plot is interesting in this nicely developed story. This is a fun and sweet story with about second chances between a younger man and single mother matched. Jillian and Riggins are perfectly matched and little Silas makes one good story. These two have sizzling hot chemistry.
1,767 reviews8 followers
July 30, 2021
Man of the Month Club: August (A Single Mom and a Younger Firefighter Hot Shot of Romance Quickie) by Ann Omasta and Callie Love. Sometimes the least likely fit is the best one of all. For Jillian and Riggins (and Silas) this is a match made of fate and filled with heat, great chemistry, mild drama, and sweet HEA. I enjoyed the push and pull between these two and would recommend this series, this book, and this author duo to others. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,393 reviews6 followers
August 1, 2021
I enjoy this book so much Jillian and Riggins have beautiful chemistry together . This book is a short read but worth the wait .

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1,275 reviews
August 2, 2021
What a absolutely adorable, steamy and fun story to read. The characters are sweet and strong. This is definitely a feel good story.

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4,012 reviews34 followers
July 31, 2021
The book is a good, and enjoyable romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry.

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3,721 reviews29 followers
August 1, 2021
This is the August man of the month. Riggins is a sweet younger man that will do anything to win Jillians heart. I love the way he is so persistent but not pushy

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7,988 reviews37 followers
July 23, 2021
Helping Her Find Her Mojo -
Jillian only attended the matchmaking gathering because she was trying to placate Charlotte, but what she didn’t bargain for, was the fact that she would be matched with a young, hot firefighter named Riggins, who doesn’t accept the word no. Whilst Jillian agrees to a trial date and one night of unbridled pleasure, Riggins decides to pull out all the weapons in his arsenal to ensure he becomes a permanent fixture in his matches life.

This is a scorching hot romance that has the power to make your heart beat erratically, but leave you with a feeling of bliss. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartwarming romance with a kick.

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1,401 reviews
July 29, 2021
This is a great book. Ms. Omasta painted a sweet story with Riggins & Jillian's story. The characters were perfect for each other. Their chemistry was palpable and the passion was off-the-charts! A sweet HEA and must read!
2,000 reviews30 followers
July 21, 2021
A divorced single mom who is dedicated to her young son, pretty much to the exclusion of all else doesn't have time for a younger man, even if he is hunky, fun and a firefighting hero to boot, but the matching algorithm never fails to see what mere human can't.
Part of the monthly Man of the Month series, this one features two characters we've seen in previous books but, not to worry, you don't need their back stories for this one to be just the kind of sweet, steamy quick read your summer is begging for ... and if you find yourself wanting more you can always go back and read the stories where Riggins and Jillian first appeared, because they were more of the same.
Light, sweet and not too filling - kind of like candy corn from a summer country fair.
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1,356 reviews9 followers
July 14, 2021
Jillian meets Riggins at a mixer. Their chemistry is off the charts. Jillian jumps to the wrong conclusions about Riggins, due to their reverse age gap. I really enjoyed reading this short story.

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2,833 reviews7 followers
July 26, 2021
I loved that Jillian does not believe that there is a man who will see her and lover her. After her ex-husband reconnected with the one that was always on his mind, she wants that as well. But she thinks that she can not have it and raise her son. Enter Riggins, this bachelor of the month. He is younger and is immediately taken with Jillian. She really tries to keep her walls up but she slowly lets him in. The only thing I did not care for was the way she reacted when he said he still lives with his mom. There could be any number of reasons why he would do that. Other than that I really enjoyed August man of the month.

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