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Meant for Stone
A spin-off from the Hollywood Playboy & This Is Crazy.
Stone Richards has entered the building!
Ryleigh
Growing up in Hollywood, I was surrounded by liars and phonies.
So when I got my law degree, I knew I wanted to work as a district attorney.
Busy days turned to long nights—I was on my way up the ladder.
Then he happened.
Bullied his way into my life as if there was no choice.
Suddenly everything I thought I wanted wasn’t as important.
Stone
I had one thing on my mind and that was never going to change: The game.
The only goal I had was beating the records set by my family.
I didn’t have time for anything else.
Until she walked in the room.
The earth shifted, just like the stories said it would.
I said it wouldn’t happen—not to me.
I didn’t have the time, but now she was the only thing on my mind.
I knew it was her.
Now I had to convince her.
Stone Richards has entered the building!
Ryleigh
Growing up in Hollywood, I was surrounded by liars and phonies.
So when I got my law degree, I knew I wanted to work as a district attorney.
Busy days turned to long nights—I was on my way up the ladder.
Then he happened.
Bullied his way into my life as if there was no choice.
Suddenly everything I thought I wanted wasn’t as important.
Stone
I had one thing on my mind and that was never going to change: The game.
The only goal I had was beating the records set by my family.
I didn’t have time for anything else.
Until she walked in the room.
The earth shifted, just like the stories said it would.
I said it wouldn’t happen—not to me.
I didn’t have the time, but now she was the only thing on my mind.
I knew it was her.
Now I had to convince her.
373 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 26, 2024
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May 1, 2024Part 1
I need to make appointments with:
🤕a pathologist because of the plethora of characters and
🙄 an ophthalmologist because there were many superfluous details that heart my eyes.
Dnf @ 42%
I need to make appointments with:
🤕a pathologist because of the plethora of characters and
🙄 an ophthalmologist because there were many superfluous details that heart my eyes.
Dnf @ 42%
February 22, 2024
—hockey romance
—reverse grumpy/sunshine
—he falls first
—secret
—SPICY
Such a fun read! I love Natasha’s books, they always bring a smile to my face and I always have such a good time reading them too.
The characters Ryleigh and Stone had amazing chemistry right off the bat, they were both like able together and separate and I loved every minute of reading their love story and relationship.
If you’re in the mood for a page turning romance that is a quick read, grab Meant for Stone or add it to your TBR!!
—reverse grumpy/sunshine
—he falls first
—secret
—SPICY
Such a fun read! I love Natasha’s books, they always bring a smile to my face and I always have such a good time reading them too.
The characters Ryleigh and Stone had amazing chemistry right off the bat, they were both like able together and separate and I loved every minute of reading their love story and relationship.
If you’re in the mood for a page turning romance that is a quick read, grab Meant for Stone or add it to your TBR!!
March 5, 2024
DNF the writing is terrible. I wanted to at least get 50% of the way through, but I couldn’t. Everything read like an instruction manual. “I got to my office and first took off my messenger bag. Then I put my coat on the hook and took off my boots. Then I took off my next jacket and sat in a chair…” Also, if you haven’t read the other 10 books in the series, the first 2 chapters is just listing off 20 peoples names and how the characters know them. It’s too much.
May 26, 2024
Imagine dating someone long distance and only seeing them like five times total and you never have a single meaningful or important conversation. And then you move states to be with them anyways after like 2 months. No
February 26, 2024
4.5 stars!
A fun and super sexy sports romance, this book is so much more than I was expecting. It starts off as a light, funny, sexy read, but becomes quite emotional and it had me all up in my feels, and I loved this story.
This is the first book in the Meant For series, which book forms part of Natasha Madison’s hockey dynasty. This is the fifth series with the Stone/Grant/Horton families, and I'm not sure how these books are broken up into new series when they’re so closely woven together, but I love any opportunity to catch up with this massive clan, and I eagerly dove into this one.
This is the story of Stone - son of Evan and Zara from This Is Crazy (This Is, #1), and in a fun twist, there’s also a tie-in with the Hollywood Royalty series - Ryleigh is the daughter of Tyler and Jessica from Hollywood Playboy. You don’t have to have read the earlier books, but just be warned that if you haven’t, there will be a large cast of side characters and you will have no clue how they all tie together (seriously, don’t even try to figure it out – just go along with it and enjoy the madness).
Stone and Ryleigh know each other as his cousin is married to her brother (see – it begins already!). Stone is immediately smitten, but Ryleigh is an Assistant District Attorney and is completely dedicated to her career, with no interest in getting involved with anybody. She also lives in Chicago while he plays hockey for Nashville. But their interwoven families keep bringing them together, and their chemistry is electric. It takes a lot of persistence, but flirty Stone eventually gets Ryleigh to agree to a date, and by their second date (which actually would have made me run a mile), it’s on.
These two are on fire together. Their sexual connection is intense, they’re both completely insatiable for each other and the sexy time is so damn hot! But while Stone is all in from the get-go, Ryleigh isn’t ready for a relationship. Luckily, Stone’s expecting her rebuttal and is ready to fight for his girl, and with feisty Ryleigh pushing back, it’s so entertaining.
This is such a gorgeous romance. The way Stone woos Ryleigh, her inevitable fall, and the beautiful love story that comes out of it just stole my heart. But their lives are in very different places, and they have some pretty big hurdles to overcome. It’s an emotional ride, and I was right there with them through the ups and downs as they figure it all out. And wow, what a story.
Their families are, of course, involved (the big scene with them all there was freaking epic), and I loved seeing so many of them again. And after all of these books, Matthew and Max still make me laugh.
I loved this story so much. It’s raw and real, funny and romantic, and I finished this one with a big smile on my face.
4.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.
A fun and super sexy sports romance, this book is so much more than I was expecting. It starts off as a light, funny, sexy read, but becomes quite emotional and it had me all up in my feels, and I loved this story.
This is the first book in the Meant For series, which book forms part of Natasha Madison’s hockey dynasty. This is the fifth series with the Stone/Grant/Horton families, and I'm not sure how these books are broken up into new series when they’re so closely woven together, but I love any opportunity to catch up with this massive clan, and I eagerly dove into this one.
This is the story of Stone - son of Evan and Zara from This Is Crazy (This Is, #1), and in a fun twist, there’s also a tie-in with the Hollywood Royalty series - Ryleigh is the daughter of Tyler and Jessica from Hollywood Playboy. You don’t have to have read the earlier books, but just be warned that if you haven’t, there will be a large cast of side characters and you will have no clue how they all tie together (seriously, don’t even try to figure it out – just go along with it and enjoy the madness).
Stone and Ryleigh know each other as his cousin is married to her brother (see – it begins already!). Stone is immediately smitten, but Ryleigh is an Assistant District Attorney and is completely dedicated to her career, with no interest in getting involved with anybody. She also lives in Chicago while he plays hockey for Nashville. But their interwoven families keep bringing them together, and their chemistry is electric. It takes a lot of persistence, but flirty Stone eventually gets Ryleigh to agree to a date, and by their second date (which actually would have made me run a mile), it’s on.
This woman who stopped my heart the first time I laid eyes on her has got a hold of my heart in a way I can’t even describe.
These two are on fire together. Their sexual connection is intense, they’re both completely insatiable for each other and the sexy time is so damn hot! But while Stone is all in from the get-go, Ryleigh isn’t ready for a relationship. Luckily, Stone’s expecting her rebuttal and is ready to fight for his girl, and with feisty Ryleigh pushing back, it’s so entertaining.
“I’m asking you to try with me. I’m asking you to be my girlfriend.”
“Oh, good God,” I groan, but with him here in front of me, in his arms, I feel a peace I’ve never felt before.
“Does that mean yes?” He puts his forehead on mine. “Will you date me?”
“I swear to everything that is holy, if you pull out a promise ring, I’m going to kick you in the balls.”
This is such a gorgeous romance. The way Stone woos Ryleigh, her inevitable fall, and the beautiful love story that comes out of it just stole my heart. But their lives are in very different places, and they have some pretty big hurdles to overcome. It’s an emotional ride, and I was right there with them through the ups and downs as they figure it all out. And wow, what a story.
“You torpedoed your way into my life. You made me want you. You made me need you. You made me miss you. You made me go against everything I thought I didn’t want.”
“You are the love of my life … and I’m going to marry you.”
Their families are, of course, involved (the big scene with them all there was freaking epic), and I loved seeing so many of them again. And after all of these books, Matthew and Max still make me laugh.
“Love is fucked up. It makes you do things you can’t explain.”
“Like elope with my sister.” Matthew side-eyes him as Max just smirks at him.
“Like marry the love of my life without her overbearing brother there.” He points at me, totally ignoring the way Matthew is giving him a death glare.
I loved this story so much. It’s raw and real, funny and romantic, and I finished this one with a big smile on my face.
4.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.
February 16, 2024
I think Madison was in heat while writing Stones book because good lord women! What more could you want as a reader than a spicy book, angst and a good HEA.
January 21, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
This honestly made me laugh so hard! I actually loved Ryleigh’s “playing hard to get” personality. And excuse me THE SPICE. Woah. This might be Natasha’s spiciest book yet.
Super quick and easy read if you’re looking for something fun.
✨sports romance - hockey
✨reverse grumpy sunshine
✨he falls first
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
This honestly made me laugh so hard! I actually loved Ryleigh’s “playing hard to get” personality. And excuse me THE SPICE. Woah. This might be Natasha’s spiciest book yet.
Super quick and easy read if you’re looking for something fun.
✨sports romance - hockey
✨reverse grumpy sunshine
✨he falls first
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
May 16, 2025
Stone and Ryleigh live in different states, in cities very far from each other, and they have two demanding careers, so it's easily imaginable that when they give in to their deep attraction the problems begin. Will they find the right balance to stay together? Or are they doomed from the start?
Meant for Stone was a good, wholesome story.
Natasha Madison put into it all the feels, I smiled for Stone's family mischief, I shed some tears for Ryleigh loneliness, and I ended up up being angry at fate that made it so difficult for these two beautiful persons.
Ryleigh and Stone are meant to be together, their relationship has its ups and downs that kept me engrossed into it from first to last page. I really loved them as single person but their couple is just too spicy, and charming, and funny to not get a well deserved happily ever after.
I've enjoyed this novel, it's always nice to meet new characters and to see characters that I'm already familiar with, I recommend to read it.
February 26, 2024
Ugh... I hate when these female book heroines lie and act bitchy for no good reason at all..
March 2, 2024
Meant for Stone is a hockey romance, grumpy sunshine (she’s the grump). This is the start of a new series but it is a spin-off from other books from this author. Basically the characters in this book are very horny….and that’s about it. It just fell flat for me.
Ryleigh is an assistant district attorney who grew up in a Hollywood royalty family and Stone is a hockey player from a hockey dynasty family. I just didn’t care about them, didn’t get their romance, and wasn’t interested in the countless steamy scenes between these 2. I’ve read multiple books from this author now in a bunch of her different series, but this one just wasn’t it for me. I didn’t get it.
I received an audio ALC, all thoughts in this review are my own.
Ryleigh is an assistant district attorney who grew up in a Hollywood royalty family and Stone is a hockey player from a hockey dynasty family. I just didn’t care about them, didn’t get their romance, and wasn’t interested in the countless steamy scenes between these 2. I’ve read multiple books from this author now in a bunch of her different series, but this one just wasn’t it for me. I didn’t get it.
I received an audio ALC, all thoughts in this review are my own.
February 22, 2024
Hold on...let me go turn a fan on real quick. Was this Natasha's spiciest book to date? I think so. I really think so. I had the pleasure to listening to this book on audio and my ears were very happy listening to Patrick Zeller talk dirty, ok? It was so good! And I always enjoy Stephanie Rose. She's amazing.
The chemistry between these two are off the charts from the very beginning and just doesn't stop until the very last page. I loved watching them fall for each other and go through the wringer to end up together. The banter was top tier and there were definitely some surprising moments....I'm looking at you blacked out tour bus.....
If you're looking to dive into Natasha's books and like your plots with some spicy spice, I think this will be the perfect starting place. If you aren't new to her books, you will enjoy saying hello to so many of her others characters throughout this book!
The chemistry between these two are off the charts from the very beginning and just doesn't stop until the very last page. I loved watching them fall for each other and go through the wringer to end up together. The banter was top tier and there were definitely some surprising moments....I'm looking at you blacked out tour bus.....
If you're looking to dive into Natasha's books and like your plots with some spicy spice, I think this will be the perfect starting place. If you aren't new to her books, you will enjoy saying hello to so many of her others characters throughout this book!
February 29, 2024
4/5⭐️
3/5🌶️
I was luck enough to receive an ALC of this book & I loved it! Definitely one of Natasha’s spiciest yet!
Tropes:
- Sports Romance🏒
- Enemies to Lovers
- Reverse Grumpy Sunshine
- Secret Romance
- He Falls First
3/5🌶️
I was luck enough to receive an ALC of this book & I loved it! Definitely one of Natasha’s spiciest yet!
Tropes:
- Sports Romance🏒
- Enemies to Lovers
- Reverse Grumpy Sunshine
- Secret Romance
- He Falls First
January 18, 2024
This might be one of the spiciest books I read by Natasha and I am absolutely obsessed with Stone Richards.
Meant to Stone is the first book in her new series. This is a spin-off to Hollywood Playboy and This is Crazy. Stone Richard he’s charming, sexy, sweet and sooo filthy in all the good ways🤌🏼 Ryleigh is so independent, hardworking and sassy, I love her relationship with Stone. So much chemistry and the spice is soooo freakin good.
It’s also nice to see the family members pop in from Natasha’s other books it’s always a good time.
Tropes:
🏒Hockey Romance
💋Enemies to Lovers
🏒Secret Romance
💋He Falls First
🏒Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine
💋Family Saga
I loved the audio, Stephanie Rose and Patrick Zeller did such an amazing job bringing the characters to life. Highly recommend listening to the audio🫶🏼
Meant to Stone is the first book in her new series. This is a spin-off to Hollywood Playboy and This is Crazy. Stone Richard he’s charming, sexy, sweet and sooo filthy in all the good ways🤌🏼 Ryleigh is so independent, hardworking and sassy, I love her relationship with Stone. So much chemistry and the spice is soooo freakin good.
It’s also nice to see the family members pop in from Natasha’s other books it’s always a good time.
Tropes:
🏒Hockey Romance
💋Enemies to Lovers
🏒Secret Romance
💋He Falls First
🏒Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine
💋Family Saga
I loved the audio, Stephanie Rose and Patrick Zeller did such an amazing job bringing the characters to life. Highly recommend listening to the audio🫶🏼
February 29, 2024
I absolutely loved Stone. He was a cinnamon roll yet alpha. Ryleigh I hated she didn’t try to even visit him for months when he obviously asked and hinted at her to do it. He constantly went to her and sent her stuff she did him dirty I was happy he dumped her. Also this author connects all of her series together and throws random characters in her stories and it’s so annoying because you either have to reread what you already know about those side characters or be confused and wonder why they’re mentioned. Another thing that was weird and confusing is they mentioned as side character in the beginning and never again until in the epilogue and that side character is dead and that’s how the book ended.
Dual pov
Safe
No ow/om drama
Epilogue eh 2 months out
Dual pov
Safe
No ow/om drama
Epilogue eh 2 months out
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 15, 2024
4.5 Stars!
This was my first read by this author and I am now an instant fan!
Ryleigh is an independent woman who is all about her career and doesn't have time or interest in a relationship. She keeps meeting Stone who is an NHL hockey player and close friend of the family. It take him 6+ months to convince her to go on a date with him.
I loved watching Stone chase her and fight for Ryleigh. The first half of this book was fun, flirty, and sexy. But their long distance relationship makes things take an emotional turn in the second half.
I really enjoyed this book and Ryleigh and Stone's love story. It was perfectly balanced between sexy and emotional.
I listened to the audio. I loved Patrick Zeller's voice. His delivery and narration were 100% Stone. And I liked Stephanie Rose's delivery for Ryleigh, but I didn't like when she would do the male voices. She made them sound cocky and arrogant.. just didn't work for me. But that was really my only complaint.
And OMG, that ending!! Cannot wait for Christopher and Dakota's story next in Meant for Her.
I received an e-ARC and an ALC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
"Because I'm not fine without you." I grip her hip. "I will never be done with you."
This was my first read by this author and I am now an instant fan!
Ryleigh is an independent woman who is all about her career and doesn't have time or interest in a relationship. She keeps meeting Stone who is an NHL hockey player and close friend of the family. It take him 6+ months to convince her to go on a date with him.
I loved watching Stone chase her and fight for Ryleigh. The first half of this book was fun, flirty, and sexy. But their long distance relationship makes things take an emotional turn in the second half.
"Hi," I say, my hands dropping from the doorjamb. "I figured if I showed up, it would be harder for you to ignore me."
I really enjoyed this book and Ryleigh and Stone's love story. It was perfectly balanced between sexy and emotional.
I listened to the audio. I loved Patrick Zeller's voice. His delivery and narration were 100% Stone. And I liked Stephanie Rose's delivery for Ryleigh, but I didn't like when she would do the male voices. She made them sound cocky and arrogant.. just didn't work for me. But that was really my only complaint.
And OMG, that ending!! Cannot wait for Christopher and Dakota's story next in Meant for Her.
I received an e-ARC and an ALC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 3, 2024
Natasha is back with a bang in all her glory!
There are so many related series - not absolutely necessary, but I suggest you read them in order -, and most of the Made For stories were a near-miss for me. Or maybe I was just too crazy about the previous books. Anyway, we have the Meant For series now and Ryleigh's (Beckett!!!) and Stone's (Richards!!!) story was ah-mah-zing.
They meet at a family event and Stone is instantly drawn to the beauty of Ryleigh. Against his family's advice, he quickly becomes too obsessed with her not to make a move. And moves he makes, the man works so hard for a date then to be officially called boyfriend, I was ready to marry him in a heartbeat.
I adored Ryleigh, she represented everything I love about a strong heroine and we need more like her. It's okay for the woman to be unsure and not fall at the hero's feet after the first sign of affection. They were also out of this world hot together! It's also okay if the heroine wants and initiates sex just as much as the hero, I was so here for this.
Can't wait for Christopher's story!
Bonus points for the Becketts freaking out over the sheer size of Stone's family, LOL!
There are so many related series - not absolutely necessary, but I suggest you read them in order -, and most of the Made For stories were a near-miss for me. Or maybe I was just too crazy about the previous books. Anyway, we have the Meant For series now and Ryleigh's (Beckett!!!) and Stone's (Richards!!!) story was ah-mah-zing.
They meet at a family event and Stone is instantly drawn to the beauty of Ryleigh. Against his family's advice, he quickly becomes too obsessed with her not to make a move. And moves he makes, the man works so hard for a date then to be officially called boyfriend, I was ready to marry him in a heartbeat.
I adored Ryleigh, she represented everything I love about a strong heroine and we need more like her. It's okay for the woman to be unsure and not fall at the hero's feet after the first sign of affection. They were also out of this world hot together! It's also okay if the heroine wants and initiates sex just as much as the hero, I was so here for this.
Can't wait for Christopher's story!
Bonus points for the Becketts freaking out over the sheer size of Stone's family, LOL!
February 29, 2024
This review is exclusively for people who haven’t read every single NM book. I’ve read maybe 2-3 and I found this impenetrable. You’re immediately introduced to way too many characters. All of whom have obviously had a book I haven’t read and it’s full of references to other books instead of building a story. The first chapter is nothing then cuts to a year later. A year later from what? Then on page 22 out of the clear blue sky the mmc and fmc kiss! What’s happening!? Who are these people!? I’ve never DNfed a book faster.
This was also the first book in a series. I thought I could start here. I was wrong.
This was also the first book in a series. I thought I could start here. I was wrong.
April 25, 2024
DNFed at 21 pages after at least 4 different couples from apparently other books were role called with a play by play of their love story that no one cares about, followed by a bitchy heroine who's too full of herself and a fuck boi hockey player with more smarm than charm. Author going on the "Don't even think about it" list
March 10, 2024
i can’t believe i spent money on this. never let me read another one of her books ever again
March 4, 2024
4 ✨
Thank you Natasha Madison for the ARC
Tropes:
♡ Hockey romance
♡ Enemies to lovers
♡ Secret romance
♡ He falls first
♡ Reverse grumpy/sunshine
♡ Long distance relationship
This book was unbelievable good like I was almost in awe how much I loved it. This is the beginning of Natasha’s newest series and boy how this start to it impressed me. Stone Richards was just UNREAL like I’m speechless how incredible he was both to the story itself and how he was towards Ryleigh. Everything he said and every single time he opened his mouth basically I was just giggling, brushing and smiling so big. Made for Stone is also one of Natasha’s most spiciest books and I for one really enjoyed it.
Both Ryleigh Beckett and Stone Richards have demanding jobs, Ryleigh at the district attorney’s office and Stone as a hockey player at the NHL. They live in different cities and their families are intertwined. The odds are definitely against them but that doesn’t stop especially Stone from wanting a chance with Ryleigh. Ryleigh’s might be a little more reserved due to the circumstances but Stone’s anything but consistent and he won’t give up on her.
The sacrifices that they both were willing to do for each other was so beautiful and it left me with such a smile on my face. Stone is without a doubt obsessed with Ryleigh and I do love a good he falls first romance. It just hits different when the MMC does everything in his power to get the FMC and then when she finally comes around and admits her feelings, it’s even better. And that’s what I really loved about Made for Stone.
Also the small little cute moments as when Stone sent Ryleigh gifts, when he showed up at her office, the air ballon scene and the late night tour, iykyk. 🤭 The ending in the epilogue though? I SCREAMED.
Thank you Natasha Madison for the ARC
Tropes:
♡ Hockey romance
♡ Enemies to lovers
♡ Secret romance
♡ He falls first
♡ Reverse grumpy/sunshine
♡ Long distance relationship
This book was unbelievable good like I was almost in awe how much I loved it. This is the beginning of Natasha’s newest series and boy how this start to it impressed me. Stone Richards was just UNREAL like I’m speechless how incredible he was both to the story itself and how he was towards Ryleigh. Everything he said and every single time he opened his mouth basically I was just giggling, brushing and smiling so big. Made for Stone is also one of Natasha’s most spiciest books and I for one really enjoyed it.
Both Ryleigh Beckett and Stone Richards have demanding jobs, Ryleigh at the district attorney’s office and Stone as a hockey player at the NHL. They live in different cities and their families are intertwined. The odds are definitely against them but that doesn’t stop especially Stone from wanting a chance with Ryleigh. Ryleigh’s might be a little more reserved due to the circumstances but Stone’s anything but consistent and he won’t give up on her.
The sacrifices that they both were willing to do for each other was so beautiful and it left me with such a smile on my face. Stone is without a doubt obsessed with Ryleigh and I do love a good he falls first romance. It just hits different when the MMC does everything in his power to get the FMC and then when she finally comes around and admits her feelings, it’s even better. And that’s what I really loved about Made for Stone.
Also the small little cute moments as when Stone sent Ryleigh gifts, when he showed up at her office, the air ballon scene and the late night tour, iykyk. 🤭 The ending in the epilogue though? I SCREAMED.
July 10, 2025
3.25 "Gorgeous" stars
Stone and Ryleigh meet through their ridiculously famous families (Ryleigh is sister-in-law to Gabriella (from Made for Romeo), who is Stone's first cousin [
Yep, this family interconnects a few series and runs deep!].
And Stone and Ryleigh are definitely opposites attract....or, more like opposite interests attract: Ryleigh is a girl who grew up with Hollywood famous parents and and brother; she chooses not to follow that life and becomes a assistant district attorney in Chicago (away from her family, California pretentiousness, and sunshine, lol). On the other hand, Stone not only comes from a hockey dynasty family, he also plays hockey in Nashville, one of the 3 cities where his family's stronghold in the hockey world is gold.
(sometimes, the details are a blur)
Stone definitely falls first, but the two of them practice self-preservation, with Stone who is happy to chase Ryleigh, putting it on strong for a start, even in a long-distance situation. He seems agressive and cheesy with it at times but underneath is a puppy dog coz he just wants a chance to connect with her; his attraction to her won't take her off his mind.
"This f**king guy with his pick up lines."
And Ryleigh? She sees Stone's attraction and fervor, but she resists, resists, while snarkily dangles the chase in front of him, stubbornly maintaining that hockey boys aren't her thing and that she has no capacity for a relationship right now. That is, until Stone makes some smooth moves with sending packages, texting her, and traveling to see her.
It's easy to want Ryleigh and Stone to be together, even though their relationship is wrought with balancing schedules and miscommunication woes, which leaves Stone feeling like he is the one who is giving more, while he thinks Ryleigh is standoffish and unwilling to compromise. So when things become difficult, Stone and Ryleigh go into severe self preservation mode until a big moment explodes embarrassingly in their faces, in front of family and friends. This moment is the best part of their story for me because I was experiencing all the feels (along with the characters) while reading: .embarrassment; outrage; frustration; squealing anticipation; disbelief; laughter; and love, all at once!
{a comfort read (in which I ignore the cliches, the predictability, and the bit of lags in plot sequence) and I just fleetingly enjoy the good parts of the romance (medium spiciness & strong family bonds) and the characterizations}
***contains a great epilogue.
Happy reading.
Stone and Ryleigh meet through their ridiculously famous families (Ryleigh is sister-in-law to Gabriella (from Made for Romeo), who is Stone's first cousin [
Yep, this family interconnects a few series and runs deep!].
And Stone and Ryleigh are definitely opposites attract....or, more like opposite interests attract: Ryleigh is a girl who grew up with Hollywood famous parents and and brother; she chooses not to follow that life and becomes a assistant district attorney in Chicago (away from her family, California pretentiousness, and sunshine, lol). On the other hand, Stone not only comes from a hockey dynasty family, he also plays hockey in Nashville, one of the 3 cities where his family's stronghold in the hockey world is gold.
(sometimes, the details are a blur)
Stone definitely falls first, but the two of them practice self-preservation, with Stone who is happy to chase Ryleigh, putting it on strong for a start, even in a long-distance situation. He seems agressive and cheesy with it at times but underneath is a puppy dog coz he just wants a chance to connect with her; his attraction to her won't take her off his mind.
"This f**king guy with his pick up lines."
And Ryleigh? She sees Stone's attraction and fervor, but she resists, resists, while snarkily dangles the chase in front of him, stubbornly maintaining that hockey boys aren't her thing and that she has no capacity for a relationship right now. That is, until Stone makes some smooth moves with sending packages, texting her, and traveling to see her.
It's easy to want Ryleigh and Stone to be together, even though their relationship is wrought with balancing schedules and miscommunication woes, which leaves Stone feeling like he is the one who is giving more, while he thinks Ryleigh is standoffish and unwilling to compromise. So when things become difficult, Stone and Ryleigh go into severe self preservation mode until a big moment explodes embarrassingly in their faces, in front of family and friends. This moment is the best part of their story for me because I was experiencing all the feels (along with the characters) while reading: .embarrassment; outrage; frustration; squealing anticipation; disbelief; laughter; and love, all at once!
"You want to do it private? After all of that? We're invested in this now."
{a comfort read (in which I ignore the cliches, the predictability, and the bit of lags in plot sequence) and I just fleetingly enjoy the good parts of the romance (medium spiciness & strong family bonds) and the characterizations}
***contains a great epilogue.
Happy reading.
February 29, 2024
I really wanted to like this book, but it kind of fell flat for me. All the “hilarious” moments in it felt forced — like the author used a bunch of memes from iFunny in 2013 to write her characters’ humor. It got to the point where I was skipping through most of the “banter” to get to the plot points.
There was also a lot of roaring and yelling throughout the book. Every time the MMC spoke, he was doing some kind of shouting. It got a bit ridiculous. Like… you can use the word “said” a few times. It’ll be okay.
I finished it because I’m not a quitter… but this read like a bad wattpad story. There were good parts, but 80% of this book was cringey.
There was also a lot of roaring and yelling throughout the book. Every time the MMC spoke, he was doing some kind of shouting. It got a bit ridiculous. Like… you can use the word “said” a few times. It’ll be okay.
I finished it because I’m not a quitter… but this read like a bad wattpad story. There were good parts, but 80% of this book was cringey.
March 13, 2024
DNF @36%
What the actual fuck was this book?
He took her to a sex dungeon to watch other ppl fuck for their second date…
It started off ok but when the whole dungeon thing happened I quit bc absolutely not.
What the actual fuck was this book?
He took her to a sex dungeon to watch other ppl fuck for their second date…
It started off ok but when the whole dungeon thing happened I quit bc absolutely not.
March 1, 2024
So… let me get this. She didn’t want to be with him because she wouldn’t quit her job and move cities and at the end she quits her job and moves cities to be with him? Okay 👍🏼
February 28, 2024
I think this is Natasha’s spiciest book to date. I absolutely loved reading these spicy scenes from Natasha…I couldn’t get enough.
Meant for Stone is the first book in her new series. It’s a spin-off of This is Crazy and Hollywood Playboy. Stone Richard is charming, sweet, and has a filthy mouth. I absolutely loved him. Ryleigh is independent, hardworking and sassy. I was cackling over her personality.
The characters Ryleigh and Stone had amazing chemistry right off the bat, they were both like able together and separate and I loved every minute of reading their love story and relationship.
This book is a quick, easy, and fun read. Definitely kept me entertained the entire time and excited to see how the series continues.
Thank you to Natasha and team for the eARC.
Overall: 3.5
Spice: 3.5
Tropes:
Hockey Romance
Enemies to Lovers
Secret Romance
He Falls First
Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine
Meant for Stone is the first book in her new series. It’s a spin-off of This is Crazy and Hollywood Playboy. Stone Richard is charming, sweet, and has a filthy mouth. I absolutely loved him. Ryleigh is independent, hardworking and sassy. I was cackling over her personality.
The characters Ryleigh and Stone had amazing chemistry right off the bat, they were both like able together and separate and I loved every minute of reading their love story and relationship.
This book is a quick, easy, and fun read. Definitely kept me entertained the entire time and excited to see how the series continues.
Thank you to Natasha and team for the eARC.
Overall: 3.5
Spice: 3.5
Tropes:
Hockey Romance
Enemies to Lovers
Secret Romance
He Falls First
Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine
February 26, 2024
4.5 ⭐️
Crossover story (this is crazy + Hollywood series)
Family saga
Long distance
Hockey romance
Grumpy FMC // sunshine MMC
Stone and Ryleigh
Loved Ryleigh. She’s a total grump & workaholic. She’s a lawyer and in the beginning wants nothing to do with Stone.
Stone falls first & hard. He continued to pursue her, even when she’s giving off don’t mess with me vibes. He was so sweet, but I mean if you know who his parents are.. it makes sense!!
Spice was top notch - Natasha is pulling out all the stops for this one. Goodness it’s Giving me OG series, Cooper stone spice !!
Of course every time we get to see the big family, I can’t help but smile. This is the only world where I know almost every single couple. So the cameos feel like coming home.
Crossover story (this is crazy + Hollywood series)
Family saga
Long distance
Hockey romance
Grumpy FMC // sunshine MMC
Stone and Ryleigh
Loved Ryleigh. She’s a total grump & workaholic. She’s a lawyer and in the beginning wants nothing to do with Stone.
Stone falls first & hard. He continued to pursue her, even when she’s giving off don’t mess with me vibes. He was so sweet, but I mean if you know who his parents are.. it makes sense!!
Spice was top notch - Natasha is pulling out all the stops for this one. Goodness it’s Giving me OG series, Cooper stone spice !!
Of course every time we get to see the big family, I can’t help but smile. This is the only world where I know almost every single couple. So the cameos feel like coming home.
February 27, 2024
Great read!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: enemies to lovers
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
I don't know if this was enemies to lovers as much as a relentless unwanted persual, lol. He kept pursuing and eventually won out 🤷🏻♀️. I thought it did a good job of looking at the pull of a professional career and your love life (having been in the same position). I liked that he was the one who tried to fix it from his end, for her. Overall, a good read. Thought the back and forth in the beginning was a bit drawn out, but that was it. Loved catching up with all the families and can't wait to see what's next!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: enemies to lovers
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
I don't know if this was enemies to lovers as much as a relentless unwanted persual, lol. He kept pursuing and eventually won out 🤷🏻♀️. I thought it did a good job of looking at the pull of a professional career and your love life (having been in the same position). I liked that he was the one who tried to fix it from his end, for her. Overall, a good read. Thought the back and forth in the beginning was a bit drawn out, but that was it. Loved catching up with all the families and can't wait to see what's next!
February 28, 2024
Not our usual M & M antics, but still very enjoyable. I'll never stop reading about this family 🤣
February 20, 2024
ARC BOOK REVIEW
I really enjoyed reading Meant For Stone. It was such a good story and had a great plot line that you can't help but fall in love with. The characters are just so good in this book, we have Stone who is a professional ice hockey player who literally sees Ryleigh and is like dream woman must make mine eventually, practically like everything aligns for him in his life. Ryleigh is a bad ass lawyer who lives in a completely different city from Stone and has no idea why this man is so smitten with her and tries anything to shoo him away.
Meant For Stone is literally a reverse grumpy/sunshine and I love it, I love when the MMC's are the golden retriever type of guys, it's always so fun to see play out and just how grumpy Ryleigh is makes it so much better. The storyline was so good for this book. Obviously, we had the distance that played a part in their relationship. Well, when Ryleigh finally agreed to be in a relationship with Stone, that is.
This book was so smutty as well, literally so much spice, so goooood. Stone is such a hot book boyfriend, and I just want a real-life version of him now. I also really liked how tight-knit both of their families are and how caring everyone is in this book.
I can't wait to see what other books come out in this series as Natasha is seriously talented with her words and I'm so excited to see who will get a book and to learn more about different characters in this universe.
I really enjoyed reading Meant For Stone. It was such a good story and had a great plot line that you can't help but fall in love with. The characters are just so good in this book, we have Stone who is a professional ice hockey player who literally sees Ryleigh and is like dream woman must make mine eventually, practically like everything aligns for him in his life. Ryleigh is a bad ass lawyer who lives in a completely different city from Stone and has no idea why this man is so smitten with her and tries anything to shoo him away.
Meant For Stone is literally a reverse grumpy/sunshine and I love it, I love when the MMC's are the golden retriever type of guys, it's always so fun to see play out and just how grumpy Ryleigh is makes it so much better. The storyline was so good for this book. Obviously, we had the distance that played a part in their relationship. Well, when Ryleigh finally agreed to be in a relationship with Stone, that is.
This book was so smutty as well, literally so much spice, so goooood. Stone is such a hot book boyfriend, and I just want a real-life version of him now. I also really liked how tight-knit both of their families are and how caring everyone is in this book.
I can't wait to see what other books come out in this series as Natasha is seriously talented with her words and I'm so excited to see who will get a book and to learn more about different characters in this universe.
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