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Belles of Broad Street #3
Unexpected Ventures
A single mom and single dad second chance romance...
👨👧👦Single Dad
👩👦Single Mom
🎬Second Chance
👁Voyeurism
🔊Auralism
🥵Dirty Talk (in Spanish)
🤣RaunchCom
BETH
One uncharacteristic night.
One encounter I can’t forget.
One man I can’t have.
After the most passionate evening of my life, Dominic Mazzello disappeared from my life. Years later, we’ve been brought back together by both our children and work. He says he’s no good for me. He claims I’m too sweet. Maybe I’m not as sweet as he thinks.
DOMINIC
She has the bluest eyes.
She has the kindest heart.
She doesn’t know the dark man that lives in me.
My life was turned upside down that night. I’ve spent years thinking about her. Now she’s back in my life. She’s the kind of girl you take home to meet your family. I’m the kind of many that should be kept a dirty secret.
Maybe I can try to be the man she deserves. The kind that won’t hurt her.
An unforgettable night. An undeniable attraction. An unexpected journey.
*This is an interconnected standalone in the Belles of Broad Street series.
👨👧👦Single Dad
👩👦Single Mom
🎬Second Chance
👁Voyeurism
🔊Auralism
🥵Dirty Talk (in Spanish)
🤣RaunchCom
BETH
One uncharacteristic night.
One encounter I can’t forget.
One man I can’t have.
After the most passionate evening of my life, Dominic Mazzello disappeared from my life. Years later, we’ve been brought back together by both our children and work. He says he’s no good for me. He claims I’m too sweet. Maybe I’m not as sweet as he thinks.
DOMINIC
She has the bluest eyes.
She has the kindest heart.
She doesn’t know the dark man that lives in me.
My life was turned upside down that night. I’ve spent years thinking about her. Now she’s back in my life. She’s the kind of girl you take home to meet your family. I’m the kind of many that should be kept a dirty secret.
Maybe I can try to be the man she deserves. The kind that won’t hurt her.
An unforgettable night. An undeniable attraction. An unexpected journey.
*This is an interconnected standalone in the Belles of Broad Street series.
400 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 14, 2023
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About the author
A.K. Landow
24 books379 followersKnown as the queen of RaunchCom, AK Landow is a spicy RomCom author. She’s a recovering attorney living outside of the Philadelphia area with her husband, who she secretly pined for through her teen years, three crazy daughters, and multiple animals.
She enjoys reading, now writing, drinking copious amounts of vodka, and laughing. Having discovered there’s no other need in the world for funny perverts, she’s thrilled to have this new avenue to channel her age-inappropriate sense of humor.
She began her publishing journey with the City of Sisterly Love series, initially writing the first book, Knight, because it pisses her off that there are so few FMCs over the age of 40. She wrote it as an FU to the romance community to let them know that "oldies" still get it on. She fell so madly in love with both being an author and her fictitious family, that she can't seem to stop writing.
The entire series centers around a group of strong, intelligent, confident, and supportive women. The central family is known for severe cases of oversharing and walking in on each other. Hilarity often ensues.
The Belles of Broad Street series debuted in 2023 with Conflicting Ventures. Indecent Ventures and Unexpected Ventures followed shortly thereafter. The final book in the series, Enchanted Ventures, came out in early 2024. It world shares with the City of Sisterly Love series, but can be read as standalones.
2024 also became the year AK entered the sports romance world. Staying true to her goals of portraying strong women, her debut sports romance novel, Double Play, is both a baseball AND softball romance. It's the first in the Extra Innings series, which is now complete with four full-length novels and a prequel novella.
In 2025, AK is looking forward to diving into the world of women's basketball and men's football. The first book in the Fourth Quarter Fever series will be Home Town Advantage, coming on September 4, 2025.
Her writing is known for laughs, tears, and being one-handed reads.
She enjoys reading, now writing, drinking copious amounts of vodka, and laughing. Having discovered there’s no other need in the world for funny perverts, she’s thrilled to have this new avenue to channel her age-inappropriate sense of humor.
She began her publishing journey with the City of Sisterly Love series, initially writing the first book, Knight, because it pisses her off that there are so few FMCs over the age of 40. She wrote it as an FU to the romance community to let them know that "oldies" still get it on. She fell so madly in love with both being an author and her fictitious family, that she can't seem to stop writing.
The entire series centers around a group of strong, intelligent, confident, and supportive women. The central family is known for severe cases of oversharing and walking in on each other. Hilarity often ensues.
The Belles of Broad Street series debuted in 2023 with Conflicting Ventures. Indecent Ventures and Unexpected Ventures followed shortly thereafter. The final book in the series, Enchanted Ventures, came out in early 2024. It world shares with the City of Sisterly Love series, but can be read as standalones.
2024 also became the year AK entered the sports romance world. Staying true to her goals of portraying strong women, her debut sports romance novel, Double Play, is both a baseball AND softball romance. It's the first in the Extra Innings series, which is now complete with four full-length novels and a prequel novella.
In 2025, AK is looking forward to diving into the world of women's basketball and men's football. The first book in the Fourth Quarter Fever series will be Home Town Advantage, coming on September 4, 2025.
Her writing is known for laughs, tears, and being one-handed reads.
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March 9, 2024Note to self — go back and read all the prior books in this universe—- reread this. I liked this but skimmed a lot. There are a ton of characters from all the other books in this world. I know if I had read them I would appreciate the page time. As it is I just felt out of the loop. I like the story and the couple. I just need to read the prior books.Definitely NOT a stand alone.
September 1, 2023
Enough, it's enough Carter Daulton, move your sweet behind I'm sorry my love but Dominic Mazzello has taken your spot as my #1 man! Well maybe they both can share the top spot. I mean come on what the what is this man all about. He is pure sin and heaven wrapped up in this insane bod. Alpha yes, dominant yes, puppy dog for Beth hell yes,loves them babies yes yes yes. What else do we need.
Dom whom we are introduced to in conflicting Ventures is this very private man who does his work n moves on. But here in this book we see so much more of who he is and how his life is shaped up . Enter Beth , our crazy Cass's sister, the sweet , alluring , warm , kind hearted woman who is just the opposite of what Dom is. Also a single mom. The instant connection between these two forms, is just breathtaking .
You have people whom you come across in your life as soulmates , they might not necessarily be your partner it could be your best friend too. But here in this book, that instant connection we see makes it all clear that Dom and Beth are each other's soulmates throught and through. This one seriously had me some crazy chills.
Ofcourse we meet our crazy family here , no AK book is done without an appearance from our beloved family.
Jump a few years where they are apart, they know that they are in the vicinity but avoid each other like the plague. All cause they need to protect their hearts from each other. So many feeling and emotions come out from the both that you just are sitting there reading and rooting for them to make it to the finish line.
Dynamics that Beth and Dom have with their kids is such a thing of beauty.
Ofcourse they have their challenges as you go by their story and shit this one just shattered me where i wanted to throw something and yell and scream and just shake them n say what are you doing. But that's how it goes and boy oh boy!!
That ending frackity fracking hell. That was just some , I don't know what to say. Just read this one and tell me if you didn't have the same emotions as what I did!
I ❤️ this one forever
Dom whom we are introduced to in conflicting Ventures is this very private man who does his work n moves on. But here in this book we see so much more of who he is and how his life is shaped up . Enter Beth , our crazy Cass's sister, the sweet , alluring , warm , kind hearted woman who is just the opposite of what Dom is. Also a single mom. The instant connection between these two forms, is just breathtaking .
You have people whom you come across in your life as soulmates , they might not necessarily be your partner it could be your best friend too. But here in this book, that instant connection we see makes it all clear that Dom and Beth are each other's soulmates throught and through. This one seriously had me some crazy chills.
Ofcourse we meet our crazy family here , no AK book is done without an appearance from our beloved family.
Jump a few years where they are apart, they know that they are in the vicinity but avoid each other like the plague. All cause they need to protect their hearts from each other. So many feeling and emotions come out from the both that you just are sitting there reading and rooting for them to make it to the finish line.
Dynamics that Beth and Dom have with their kids is such a thing of beauty.
Ofcourse they have their challenges as you go by their story and shit this one just shattered me where i wanted to throw something and yell and scream and just shake them n say what are you doing. But that's how it goes and boy oh boy!!
That ending frackity fracking hell. That was just some , I don't know what to say. Just read this one and tell me if you didn't have the same emotions as what I did!
I ❤️ this one forever
September 8, 2023
There must be something in the water at Reagans party because everyone is getting some action there.
DOM AND BETH connected at the party, but unfortunate circumstances made their hot & heavy moment into a quick unfinished moment left with questions and frustration.
They avoided each other at all costs despite having the same friends/world circle.
But when their kids' paths crossed, their relationship would never be the same.
Their chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS.
DOM and his dirty talking. IN SPANISH TO MAKE IT EVEN BETTER.
OH DIOS MIO" it's hot.
***Boat scene...need I say more!!!***
Beth is a single mother to Luke. & with help from Uncle Trevor, he's named "Mr Casanova" in school!
Dominic is a single dad to Valentino & Mateo. His son is very soft-spoken, and it's beautiful to see him break out of his shell with Beth.
This book bursting out laughing and kept me hydrated because it's so hot I'm practically panting I needed water🥵😅
I will ALWAYS recommend this series!!
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DOM AND BETH connected at the party, but unfortunate circumstances made their hot & heavy moment into a quick unfinished moment left with questions and frustration.
They avoided each other at all costs despite having the same friends/world circle.
But when their kids' paths crossed, their relationship would never be the same.
Their chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS.
DOM and his dirty talking. IN SPANISH TO MAKE IT EVEN BETTER.
OH DIOS MIO" it's hot.
***Boat scene...need I say more!!!***
Beth is a single mother to Luke. & with help from Uncle Trevor, he's named "Mr Casanova" in school!
Dominic is a single dad to Valentino & Mateo. His son is very soft-spoken, and it's beautiful to see him break out of his shell with Beth.
This book bursting out laughing and kept me hydrated because it's so hot I'm practically panting I needed water🥵😅
I will ALWAYS recommend this series!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
September 14, 2023
Okay so I totally knew I had a thing for dirty talk in Spanish but ummm excuse me I was not ready for that LOL. I why can’t I sound like that when I try saying those things?! I just sound embarrassing 😂
Also did not expect to find someone to make me fall in love with over freaking Carter!! Like CARTER!!!! Yes if you have read all the books you know exactly who I’m talking about and I know I sound delusional but I said it I love Dom more than Carter. I said what I said!
We got to meet Beth way back in Cassandra’s book so I’ve been waiting to see her book and man did my heart SHATTER!! It was not okay I mean I ugly cried for this girl and what she was put thru but also for Dom because that was just rough. Trying to power thru that was not easy. I’m so happy they got to where they are but very emotional. Of course there was no shortage of laughter because well duh this entire family has zero boundaries and I am here for it.
I am really excited to see what is next up in Amanda’s book though. However I do need an audio version of this book though and I never get audio books 😂
Also did not expect to find someone to make me fall in love with over freaking Carter!! Like CARTER!!!! Yes if you have read all the books you know exactly who I’m talking about and I know I sound delusional but I said it I love Dom more than Carter. I said what I said!
We got to meet Beth way back in Cassandra’s book so I’ve been waiting to see her book and man did my heart SHATTER!! It was not okay I mean I ugly cried for this girl and what she was put thru but also for Dom because that was just rough. Trying to power thru that was not easy. I’m so happy they got to where they are but very emotional. Of course there was no shortage of laughter because well duh this entire family has zero boundaries and I am here for it.
I am really excited to see what is next up in Amanda’s book though. However I do need an audio version of this book though and I never get audio books 😂
September 12, 2023
I dont think there's a book of AK I wouldn't read. You are brilliant with your writing. You have a way of keeping the readers so invested. Dom was fantastic...obviously. Beth went through it but finally got her HEA. This book was amazing. Can't say enough good things about it. Please keep writing!!! You've easily become a favorite author of mine!
October 3, 2023
✩‧₊ 2.25 stars ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
･ ｡ﾟ☆: Unexpected Ventures *.☽ .*:☆ﾟ
0:24 ─●──────── -2:56 ↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺
🎶 I could see you in your suit and your necktie. Passed me a note saying, "Meet me tonight". Then we kiss, and you know I won't ever tell, yeah 🎶
Beth O’Connell: (h) had a one-night stand with a man she can’t forget. When she reconnects with him four years later at her son’s school, all the feelings come flooding back. Dominic Mazzello (H) hasn’t been able to get her out of his mind; while he’s kept his distance, he’s finding it difficult to keep his distance when he knows he’s not the man for her. When they give in to temptation, everything is put to the test.
─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: THOUGHTS*.☽ .*:☆ﾟ. ───
I’ve come to the conclusion that insta-love romances are not for me. In real life, I would be the type to fall easily, but I want a slow burn in books. I need the tension, pining, and longing for each other, which is out of the picture when the FMC and MMC automatically take a liking to each other. It doesn’t make sense for Beth to feel that deeply betrayed by Dominic when four years have passed. It would have been understandable if they had been together for a more extended period, and then he left that night and never saw her again. However, it was more of a one-night stand; he didn’t contact her, and they reconnected four years later, so there is no need to explain that one night – it wasn’t life-changing. Dominic wasn’t that captivating to have left enough of an impact to be distraught that long. They are also in a similar friendship circle so it is difficult to believe they avoided each other for that long.
If I had read the other books in the series, perhaps I would have loved it more. There were so many characters in the book that I was lost most of the time because I didn’t read the books prior. While it could be a stand-alone, I wouldn’t recommend going in that direction because it has that found family feel with all the friendship books tied in. I will say, Trevor and Cassandra were my favorite side characters. They were extremely supportive towards Beth.
I love single parent books and this had both single mom and single dad so I thought it would exceed my expectations. I’m disappointed with the outcome. The pacing was all over the place, and the relationship was not great. It was marketed as an insta-love, so that is on me. I prefer slow-burn so that was my main issue with the book. Therefore, if you don’t mind the MMC and FMC automatically getting together then it might be for you. However, there are also major miscommunication issues and even a time jump where the MMC leaves without explanation, so there were various inconsistencies. There was a lack of groveling, and while she didn’t automatically forgive him, it still didn't justify his behavior or lack of communication.
The kids were the best portion of the book. I think single parents and scenes with the kids make a book wholesome, which was an excellent element for this book. Matteo's interactions with Beth were especially precious and made me want to keep reading.
I wish the ending had been less open-ended and more closure because now I feel like I need more of them. I know it was the beginning of their relationship, but I wish we had seen more of it rather than leading up to it. It would have been amazing with a perfect balance of both. Regardless, I would reread this book; it had wholesome moments and definitely great open-door scenes that I didn’t know they had in them.
¸♡ OVERALL ♡¸.•
While I didn’t love it, there were family moments and scenes that added an element of intrigue. The tropes would have hit the mark if this had been a slow burn with less miscommunication. I love single-parent books, so I was automatically interested in both a single dad and a single mom. However, the execution was different than expected.
･ ｡ﾟ☆: Unexpected Ventures *.☽ .*:☆ﾟ
0:24 ─●──────── -2:56 ↻ ◁ II ▷ ↺
🎶 I could see you in your suit and your necktie. Passed me a note saying, "Meet me tonight". Then we kiss, and you know I won't ever tell, yeah 🎶
Beth O’Connell: (h) had a one-night stand with a man she can’t forget. When she reconnects with him four years later at her son’s school, all the feelings come flooding back. Dominic Mazzello (H) hasn’t been able to get her out of his mind; while he’s kept his distance, he’s finding it difficult to keep his distance when he knows he’s not the man for her. When they give in to temptation, everything is put to the test.
─── ･ ｡ﾟ☆: THOUGHTS*.☽ .*:☆ﾟ. ───
I’ve come to the conclusion that insta-love romances are not for me. In real life, I would be the type to fall easily, but I want a slow burn in books. I need the tension, pining, and longing for each other, which is out of the picture when the FMC and MMC automatically take a liking to each other. It doesn’t make sense for Beth to feel that deeply betrayed by Dominic when four years have passed. It would have been understandable if they had been together for a more extended period, and then he left that night and never saw her again. However, it was more of a one-night stand; he didn’t contact her, and they reconnected four years later, so there is no need to explain that one night – it wasn’t life-changing. Dominic wasn’t that captivating to have left enough of an impact to be distraught that long. They are also in a similar friendship circle so it is difficult to believe they avoided each other for that long.
If I had read the other books in the series, perhaps I would have loved it more. There were so many characters in the book that I was lost most of the time because I didn’t read the books prior. While it could be a stand-alone, I wouldn’t recommend going in that direction because it has that found family feel with all the friendship books tied in. I will say, Trevor and Cassandra were my favorite side characters. They were extremely supportive towards Beth.
I love single parent books and this had both single mom and single dad so I thought it would exceed my expectations. I’m disappointed with the outcome. The pacing was all over the place, and the relationship was not great. It was marketed as an insta-love, so that is on me. I prefer slow-burn so that was my main issue with the book. Therefore, if you don’t mind the MMC and FMC automatically getting together then it might be for you. However, there are also major miscommunication issues and even a time jump where the MMC leaves without explanation, so there were various inconsistencies. There was a lack of groveling, and while she didn’t automatically forgive him, it still didn't justify his behavior or lack of communication.
The kids were the best portion of the book. I think single parents and scenes with the kids make a book wholesome, which was an excellent element for this book. Matteo's interactions with Beth were especially precious and made me want to keep reading.
I wish the ending had been less open-ended and more closure because now I feel like I need more of them. I know it was the beginning of their relationship, but I wish we had seen more of it rather than leading up to it. It would have been amazing with a perfect balance of both. Regardless, I would reread this book; it had wholesome moments and definitely great open-door scenes that I didn’t know they had in them.
¸♡ OVERALL ♡¸.•
While I didn’t love it, there were family moments and scenes that added an element of intrigue. The tropes would have hit the mark if this had been a slow burn with less miscommunication. I love single-parent books, so I was automatically interested in both a single dad and a single mom. However, the execution was different than expected.
September 2, 2023
I loved Beth and Dominic so much! I love how they love their families so fiercely and will do anything to protect them. I laughed at their banter and the family dynamics. The spice was on fire! I throughly enjoyed this book and love this series!
September 12, 2023
Hands down amazing book! I love these characters. Dom was everything we needed and more. This is book 3 in the Belles of Broad Street series, it can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend you start with book one.
September 15, 2023
Ok A.K. Landow you just stop it right now (just kidding please don't stop 🙏). How you keep bringing these smoking hot men into my kindle amazes me!! It's like each one tries to show up the previous. I mean I thought Carter was top tier book boyfriend material, then there's Lance 🥵, then Collin 🔥, and then we are handed Dominic🤯... I am beyond words, he is absolute $e× personified. I will be thinking of him for a very long time!
Dom and Beth are the perfect definition of soul mates. That's not to say they dont go through struggles (understatement right there), but they completely belong to one another. This one sent my emotions all over the place too, so so so good!
This one will live rent free in my mind for so long, the book hangover is real. I one million percent need more and cant wait for it!
Dom and Beth are the perfect definition of soul mates. That's not to say they dont go through struggles (understatement right there), but they completely belong to one another. This one sent my emotions all over the place too, so so so good!
This one will live rent free in my mind for so long, the book hangover is real. I one million percent need more and cant wait for it!
September 16, 2023
Holy Daddy Dom madness! A.K. you are becoming the Queen of Raunchcoms for me. This book was everything and more. I was physically laughing out loud over the jokes this family makes. I would love to be included in their family dinners. They really have no boundaries with each other. Like seriously Cassandra is a hoot!
It all starts at Reagan's birthday party. A night to remember, where love seems to bloom. Just like in the book before, this couple meets at Reagan's party, and they have a moment to remember before never seeing each other again. Now it's years later and they can finally pick up right where they left off. Beth and Dominic are both single parents. Dominic is new to being a single parent, so Beth helps him out when she can, and it helps that their kids are friends. Beth's boy is such a player. At just 7 years old, he's a bigger gentleman they half the men my age. And Dominic, swoon worthy material right there. I don't know why speaking in a different langue is sexy, especially when it's dirty, but Beth has the right idea of turning into putty as soon as he changes languages.
Dominic and Beth move mighty fast in their relationship. At first, it's a push and pull, but when they decided to go all in, they went all in. You can tell their relationship was more sexual than anything at first. But when they rekindled their love, they took things slow. They got to know and understand each other on a deeper level than just physical. But that physical level is my oh my spicy. The jeep, the school, Hush Hush and oh my even the office.
Like I said A.K. is the Queen of RaunchComs for me. This book was equally as hilarious as it was sexy. They dynamic between these characters is intense at times in the hottest way. They may be scared for falling in love fast but sometimes the risk is worth it. I love seeing this family grow more and more. I also really enjoyed reading about Jade again. She's a 22-year-old no filter powerhouse. She says and does whatever is on her mind and her bf Collion is to die for. Thank you A.K. for another badass FMC with a smoking hot MMC to match. You're creating this perfect world that we can't live in sadly.
It all starts at Reagan's birthday party. A night to remember, where love seems to bloom. Just like in the book before, this couple meets at Reagan's party, and they have a moment to remember before never seeing each other again. Now it's years later and they can finally pick up right where they left off. Beth and Dominic are both single parents. Dominic is new to being a single parent, so Beth helps him out when she can, and it helps that their kids are friends. Beth's boy is such a player. At just 7 years old, he's a bigger gentleman they half the men my age. And Dominic, swoon worthy material right there. I don't know why speaking in a different langue is sexy, especially when it's dirty, but Beth has the right idea of turning into putty as soon as he changes languages.
Dominic and Beth move mighty fast in their relationship. At first, it's a push and pull, but when they decided to go all in, they went all in. You can tell their relationship was more sexual than anything at first. But when they rekindled their love, they took things slow. They got to know and understand each other on a deeper level than just physical. But that physical level is my oh my spicy. The jeep, the school, Hush Hush and oh my even the office.
Like I said A.K. is the Queen of RaunchComs for me. This book was equally as hilarious as it was sexy. They dynamic between these characters is intense at times in the hottest way. They may be scared for falling in love fast but sometimes the risk is worth it. I love seeing this family grow more and more. I also really enjoyed reading about Jade again. She's a 22-year-old no filter powerhouse. She says and does whatever is on her mind and her bf Collion is to die for. Thank you A.K. for another badass FMC with a smoking hot MMC to match. You're creating this perfect world that we can't live in sadly.
September 15, 2023
I will forever be grateful for this author, if you haven’t read the series prior to this one then I highly suggest you do because the whole family dynamic & personality is so damn amazing! I was completely blown away by Dominic & Beth, their whole story had me feeling so many emotions! I instantly fell in love with Dominic, the man just screams dominant & the way he becomes addicted to Beth’s body is what every filthy minded woman wants! Beth is the sister of Cassandra (they share the same father) if you have read her book you would know that Beth works as a lawyer in her sisters firm. Beth is divorced & has a 7 year old little boy named Luke whom has become quite the charmer with the ladies all thanks to his Uncle Trevor. Dominic is also divorced, but he wasn’t when he got Beth off in the closet at a party. After four long years the two of them finally reconnect after realizing their children were in the same class, Dominic has two children Valentina & Matteo. Now Dominic has some particular needs when it comes to being intimate with women, he likes it rough, hard & filthy. That doesn’t stop Beth though because she just got a taste of what heaven feels like & she wants more of the bruises on her hips, handprint’s on her ass & bites all over her chest & neck. I mean for crying out loud the man basically devours her every chance he gets & her new nickname may involve a vacuum cleaner because she nearly sucks his soul out every time she gets on her knees. Now when Dominic’s ex wife Gabriella lets her father dictate everything & it ends with Beth becoming a heartless & broken woman. I definitely had tears streaming down my face for at least two chapters, but thank goodness for Dominic’s determination! The ending had my heart doing flips & my legs feeling weak in all the amazing filthy ways!
September 16, 2023
WOW......What a story.
Well, AK, you have outdone yourself yet again. When you don't think these books can get any better, you go and absolutely smash it. These books are absolutely everything you feel every emotion these characters go through. You feel as if you are part of their story. You totally lose yourself in it all.
The wit and humour in these books is next level and will certainly have you laughing out loud and also crying like a baby as you take their rollercoaster ride through the pages. Oh, and we must not forget the spice. Don't even get me started on that. If you haven't read any books by this author, get the first book, which is Knight from the City of Sisterly Love series. You don't have to read them to read this one , but I personally would, and believe me, you will definitely not be disappointed, the characters are inter linked and its just makes the reading experience so much more.
This book is Dominic and Beth's story, and this is another rollercoaster ride that has a fair few bumps along the way. They have both got baggage and skeletons in the cupboard, they are both single parents and neither is bothered about find love. But Boy, is Dom one hell of a hot alpha that has this amazing ability to make you swoon with his dirty Spanish talk you can't help but fall in love with Daddy Dom and like wise with Beth who is totally smitten with him after a brief encounter at Reagans Birthday Party ( Her party as definitely got to be the place to be). I don't want to give too much away. Going in blind is so much more, so go and download. You definitely won't be disappointed. 10/10 from me, I can't wait for Amanda and Becketts' story.
Well, AK, you have outdone yourself yet again. When you don't think these books can get any better, you go and absolutely smash it. These books are absolutely everything you feel every emotion these characters go through. You feel as if you are part of their story. You totally lose yourself in it all.
The wit and humour in these books is next level and will certainly have you laughing out loud and also crying like a baby as you take their rollercoaster ride through the pages. Oh, and we must not forget the spice. Don't even get me started on that. If you haven't read any books by this author, get the first book, which is Knight from the City of Sisterly Love series. You don't have to read them to read this one , but I personally would, and believe me, you will definitely not be disappointed, the characters are inter linked and its just makes the reading experience so much more.
This book is Dominic and Beth's story, and this is another rollercoaster ride that has a fair few bumps along the way. They have both got baggage and skeletons in the cupboard, they are both single parents and neither is bothered about find love. But Boy, is Dom one hell of a hot alpha that has this amazing ability to make you swoon with his dirty Spanish talk you can't help but fall in love with Daddy Dom and like wise with Beth who is totally smitten with him after a brief encounter at Reagans Birthday Party ( Her party as definitely got to be the place to be). I don't want to give too much away. Going in blind is so much more, so go and download. You definitely won't be disappointed. 10/10 from me, I can't wait for Amanda and Becketts' story.
September 13, 2023
Beth is a strong single mom and lawyer who, after divorcing her lackluster absent husband found herself surrounded by a loud boisterous family that gives her love and support but also shows her what she’s missing too…that someone who completes it all.
A birthday party, a dance, and a closed room where things get hot and heavy with the sexiest man whose Spanish dirty talking has her in a frenzy. One minute she’s on a high the next he’s gone.
Four years later Dominic is navigating life as a single father whose company needs the expertise of one sexy lawyer he hasn’t stopped thinking of.
A second chance. Their connection hasn’t faded, if anything it’s heightened and Beth realizes she can let go and explore her inner goddess. Happiness, bliss, love. This is it!
An unexpected trip, a phone call and he’s gone...again.
Beth shuts down, blocks everyone out…how many times can you be left and let down before build walls high enough no one can ever penetrate.
This book is about finding yourself, exploring your needs, and standing strong for what you deserve.
Dominic is a dirty talking alpha who is fighting for what he wants and Beth is a strong sassy female who won’t settle for anything but the best.
Buckle up for this rollercoaster. The heat, banter, and fight keep you hooked until the last page.
A birthday party, a dance, and a closed room where things get hot and heavy with the sexiest man whose Spanish dirty talking has her in a frenzy. One minute she’s on a high the next he’s gone.
Four years later Dominic is navigating life as a single father whose company needs the expertise of one sexy lawyer he hasn’t stopped thinking of.
A second chance. Their connection hasn’t faded, if anything it’s heightened and Beth realizes she can let go and explore her inner goddess. Happiness, bliss, love. This is it!
An unexpected trip, a phone call and he’s gone...again.
Beth shuts down, blocks everyone out…how many times can you be left and let down before build walls high enough no one can ever penetrate.
This book is about finding yourself, exploring your needs, and standing strong for what you deserve.
Dominic is a dirty talking alpha who is fighting for what he wants and Beth is a strong sassy female who won’t settle for anything but the best.
Buckle up for this rollercoaster. The heat, banter, and fight keep you hooked until the last page.
September 6, 2023
Wow….. Daddy Dom 🥵🤪
In the books prior we get snippets of Dom, but we never get to truest appreciate how sexy this Latino/Italian man is.
I loved how this couple loved each other and how Dom helped Beth grow in confidence with herself and what she wanted.
And the spicy scenes…….. I never knew I needed to hear such filthy things in Spanish in my life. But I do now 🤪
I love how everything seems to stem from the party…. That party has a lot to answer for 😂 And of course the twist had my shouting at kindle while refraining the need to throw it!
This book is interconnected with the other 2 books in the series but it is highly recommended to gage the background of all characters.
Amazing book once again AK Landow, I cannot wait for the next one.
In the books prior we get snippets of Dom, but we never get to truest appreciate how sexy this Latino/Italian man is.
I loved how this couple loved each other and how Dom helped Beth grow in confidence with herself and what she wanted.
And the spicy scenes…….. I never knew I needed to hear such filthy things in Spanish in my life. But I do now 🤪
I love how everything seems to stem from the party…. That party has a lot to answer for 😂 And of course the twist had my shouting at kindle while refraining the need to throw it!
This book is interconnected with the other 2 books in the series but it is highly recommended to gage the background of all characters.
Amazing book once again AK Landow, I cannot wait for the next one.
September 14, 2023
UNEXPECTED VENTURES: Belles of
Broad Street Book 3
⭐️ 5
🌶️ 5
If you haven’t read the previous books, go ahead and do it, even if it’s a standalone, they so greatly compliment each other.
Everything happens or starts at Reagan’s party just so you know, and I wish I was invited.
Just as Dom’s and Beth’s story starts, it also snaps, crackles and pops. They encounter many obstacles.
Dom oozes s3x appeal and as a result so does she, they mesh in an incredible way and their chemistry is off the charts. The intimate moments are amazing.
Although several times I cried, stop reading, cried some more, cursed Dominic, but then I read and read and I could not stop until I finished it, I just kept wanting to know them. Like I wish their story never ends. I miss them.
I loved the latin representation in this book, it’s rare to see and AK Landow nails it. It was very interesting to read. The impact those differences the MC’s had is what made them great.
I wanted to read this book since I saw it was coming out, so lucky to have read it, and it doesn’t disappoint, it’s an amazing story full of love, steam, comedy, drama; it’s so diverse as all of its characters.
Broad Street Book 3
⭐️ 5
🌶️ 5
If you haven’t read the previous books, go ahead and do it, even if it’s a standalone, they so greatly compliment each other.
Everything happens or starts at Reagan’s party just so you know, and I wish I was invited.
Just as Dom’s and Beth’s story starts, it also snaps, crackles and pops. They encounter many obstacles.
Dom oozes s3x appeal and as a result so does she, they mesh in an incredible way and their chemistry is off the charts. The intimate moments are amazing.
Although several times I cried, stop reading, cried some more, cursed Dominic, but then I read and read and I could not stop until I finished it, I just kept wanting to know them. Like I wish their story never ends. I miss them.
I loved the latin representation in this book, it’s rare to see and AK Landow nails it. It was very interesting to read. The impact those differences the MC’s had is what made them great.
I wanted to read this book since I saw it was coming out, so lucky to have read it, and it doesn’t disappoint, it’s an amazing story full of love, steam, comedy, drama; it’s so diverse as all of its characters.
September 14, 2023
Unexpected Ventures 📚 A.K. Landow
5 ⭐️ 5 🌶️
““It’s nothing like that. You were right back then that she was no good for me, but it’s different this time around. Beth is amazing. I thought I was too fucked up to give myself to one woman again. It turns out, I was just waiting for the right one”
You know those books that make you cry, throw things, laugh, need to pause to use bob, and then pee your pants because you’re laughing so hard ?! That’s this whole series , but this one this man takes the cake. He has a mouth on him and he talks in Spanish dirty talking in Spanish ( new kink unlocked) but not just that it’s how this man is a complete puddle for her just makes everything perfect.
Imagine going to a birthday party with your family that’s very into extracurricular activities ( also where was my invite to this party?!) and meeting the man that awakened your desires, only for him to be to good to be true and to leave. Then appear later in life? Dream come true, or total disaster?
5 ⭐️ 5 🌶️
““It’s nothing like that. You were right back then that she was no good for me, but it’s different this time around. Beth is amazing. I thought I was too fucked up to give myself to one woman again. It turns out, I was just waiting for the right one”
You know those books that make you cry, throw things, laugh, need to pause to use bob, and then pee your pants because you’re laughing so hard ?! That’s this whole series , but this one this man takes the cake. He has a mouth on him and he talks in Spanish dirty talking in Spanish ( new kink unlocked) but not just that it’s how this man is a complete puddle for her just makes everything perfect.
Imagine going to a birthday party with your family that’s very into extracurricular activities ( also where was my invite to this party?!) and meeting the man that awakened your desires, only for him to be to good to be true and to leave. Then appear later in life? Dream come true, or total disaster?
September 9, 2023
Thank you AK landow for this great ARC I love how everyone’s characters blend in. This family is huge and I always get a kick of figuring out who is who and who is related to who.
Everything seems to start at Reagan’s birthday party….and I would have loved to be a fly on the wall at that party 🤭
You gotta love a man like Dom. Who is so good looking that every woman throws themselves at him, rich AF because who wouldn’t love that, and a great father. He didn’t give himself credit when it came to Beth at times and that killed me. He painted a picture as far as who Beth is and how unworthy he was of her.
Then, Beth. Depicted as woman who will forever be alone, in her words, everyone leaves her and she feels unworthy of love, I hated that she felt that way about herself. Until she Found Dom. I loved both sides of her though, my favorite, the strong independent woman who built walls around her. I love how she developed that backbone when it came in handy. And I love the sweet mother she is as well to her son🥰
Beth’s sister, Cassandra…. She’s my FAVORITE..I think I laughed with every moment Cassandra was in. She’s so carefree and knows she’s the hottest cougar with the hottest husband. But her I’m not taking sh*t from anyone’s attitude is the best.
Rating:4/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
✨BDSM
✨Voyeurism
✨Butt play
✨second chance romance
✨Forced Proximity
Everything seems to start at Reagan’s birthday party….and I would have loved to be a fly on the wall at that party 🤭
You gotta love a man like Dom. Who is so good looking that every woman throws themselves at him, rich AF because who wouldn’t love that, and a great father. He didn’t give himself credit when it came to Beth at times and that killed me. He painted a picture as far as who Beth is and how unworthy he was of her.
Then, Beth. Depicted as woman who will forever be alone, in her words, everyone leaves her and she feels unworthy of love, I hated that she felt that way about herself. Until she Found Dom. I loved both sides of her though, my favorite, the strong independent woman who built walls around her. I love how she developed that backbone when it came in handy. And I love the sweet mother she is as well to her son🥰
Beth’s sister, Cassandra…. She’s my FAVORITE..I think I laughed with every moment Cassandra was in. She’s so carefree and knows she’s the hottest cougar with the hottest husband. But her I’m not taking sh*t from anyone’s attitude is the best.
Rating:4/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
✨BDSM
✨Voyeurism
✨Butt play
✨second chance romance
✨Forced Proximity
September 18, 2023
I loved this book and I felt every emotion while I was reading it. Beth and Dominic were everything in this book and you can't help but fall in love with these two. I loved seeing there relationship grow and the chemistry between them was amazing. Take a chance on this book and you won't be disappointed. If you love a second chance at love you will love this book. Add this book to your TBR and you won't be disappointed.
September 29, 2023
Amazing
As always AK Landon doesn’t disappoint.
I was hoping that Beth would get her own hottie after being around Cassandra and Trevor, and Dominic was everything I hoped for her.
I love catching up with Darian and Jackson’s growing family and all their antics.
Dominic and Beth were certainly in the same league as the rest of the extended family.
Eagerly waiting for Amanda’s story with Beckett.
If you haven’t read this book yet, what are you waiting for?
As always AK Landon doesn’t disappoint.
I was hoping that Beth would get her own hottie after being around Cassandra and Trevor, and Dominic was everything I hoped for her.
I love catching up with Darian and Jackson’s growing family and all their antics.
Dominic and Beth were certainly in the same league as the rest of the extended family.
Eagerly waiting for Amanda’s story with Beckett.
If you haven’t read this book yet, what are you waiting for?
September 17, 2023
Aaahhh…how does this series just keep getting better. While I honestly don’t believe anything will top Chapter 7 (IYKYK), AK Landow just keeps finding ways to bring the humor. She truly is a queen of rom-coms…and much spicier than most. Dom is everything you want in a dom…inant lover. And I was so mad at him for most of the book even though I also love him for being the best dad for his kids. My heart broke for him but also for Beth who totally got the raw end of that situation. Watching her turn into an evil overlord was so sad but I also loved that she stuck it to him when he came back. I hated that he tried to make that decision for her but also love that his heart was in the right place. I think my favorite part of this was getting Beth’s backstory because I wasn’t expecting a lot of it. With cameos from all your favorites and Cass and Trevor as crazy as ever, this one will keep you laughing (and possibly crying) the whole way through!
September 15, 2023
Couldn’t put it down
Binge read this book. The previous books I took my time. But wow this one!! I couldn’t stop reading, had to know how it ended. So my mind wouldn’t be on an endless loop (of Beth and Dom’s blended family) while tryin to fall asleep. I don’t want to give anything away….but Holy $hit!!! I was hot one minute, heat breaking the next, tears flowing and then hot all over again. Don’t think twice about waiting to read this book, hell don’t think twice about reading any of her books! Just read them, you won’t be disappointed!!! I’m so sad I have to wait till 2024 for the next installment of BOBS 😏🍆💦😏
Binge read this book. The previous books I took my time. But wow this one!! I couldn’t stop reading, had to know how it ended. So my mind wouldn’t be on an endless loop (of Beth and Dom’s blended family) while tryin to fall asleep. I don’t want to give anything away….but Holy $hit!!! I was hot one minute, heat breaking the next, tears flowing and then hot all over again. Don’t think twice about waiting to read this book, hell don’t think twice about reading any of her books! Just read them, you won’t be disappointed!!! I’m so sad I have to wait till 2024 for the next installment of BOBS 😏🍆💦😏
September 25, 2023
If there is one thing AK Landow is good at ((I know I know she is good at all the things)) it’s writing a great Raunch Com!! She is the queen herself in this department, and dad gum it if she didn’t deliver on this one!
Daddy Dom and Mama Beth have that sizzling hot 🥵 pull to one another as soon as they set eyes on each other at Raegans party… and they gravitate to one another so quickly in this initial meeting, that Dom had my very own panties melting off with their encounter… Can we say, hot diggity damn?! 😮💨🔥
And then…. Ghost!!
Years later down the road another meeting happens when their young kiddos get into a bickering match at school and Beth and Dom end up in the principals office, to have a meeting about his daughter Valentina and her son Luke…… but don’t you worry yourselves one bit, their chemistry is still OUT THE ROOF! Hotttt!!! And on fire like they haven’t missed a beat since their only encounter years before.
However, Dom has a messed up outlook on any type of relationship and bet has been screwed over by multiple men in the past and doesn’t let her guard down too easily, until she does and then it slaps her right across the face and turns her into a completely different person. She loses her fun loving self & is hardly recognizably to her family, friends and coworkers. She does things out of character like going to HUSH HUSH (iykyk) and letting Latino men talk dirty to her while she takes care of herself ((if you grab my drift)).
Then, dirty talking, sexy daddy Dom shoes up in the picture a third time and goodness gravy if he doesn’t know how to pull her back in with his sexy foreign accent and his dirty talking Latino self. I mean, who doesn’t love to be talked dirty to in another language?! But how will things end up this time. Beth is so scared to get Luke involved with Mateo and Valentina again, because of his heart broken he was the past year. And Beth’s ice coke exterior is just not sure she can go there again and deal with more heartache and heartbreak ❤️🩹
What will happen with this gorgeous Single Dad & Single Mama story?! …… it’s a ride you are not going to want to miss out on!
Highly recommended 6/5⭐️
Spice level 5/5 🔥
Banter 5/5 😂
((Also 2 side characters BRITTANY & MINDY, in this one had me cracking up)) -
Daddy Dom and Mama Beth have that sizzling hot 🥵 pull to one another as soon as they set eyes on each other at Raegans party… and they gravitate to one another so quickly in this initial meeting, that Dom had my very own panties melting off with their encounter… Can we say, hot diggity damn?! 😮💨🔥
And then…. Ghost!!
Years later down the road another meeting happens when their young kiddos get into a bickering match at school and Beth and Dom end up in the principals office, to have a meeting about his daughter Valentina and her son Luke…… but don’t you worry yourselves one bit, their chemistry is still OUT THE ROOF! Hotttt!!! And on fire like they haven’t missed a beat since their only encounter years before.
However, Dom has a messed up outlook on any type of relationship and bet has been screwed over by multiple men in the past and doesn’t let her guard down too easily, until she does and then it slaps her right across the face and turns her into a completely different person. She loses her fun loving self & is hardly recognizably to her family, friends and coworkers. She does things out of character like going to HUSH HUSH (iykyk) and letting Latino men talk dirty to her while she takes care of herself ((if you grab my drift)).
Then, dirty talking, sexy daddy Dom shoes up in the picture a third time and goodness gravy if he doesn’t know how to pull her back in with his sexy foreign accent and his dirty talking Latino self. I mean, who doesn’t love to be talked dirty to in another language?! But how will things end up this time. Beth is so scared to get Luke involved with Mateo and Valentina again, because of his heart broken he was the past year. And Beth’s ice coke exterior is just not sure she can go there again and deal with more heartache and heartbreak ❤️🩹
What will happen with this gorgeous Single Dad & Single Mama story?! …… it’s a ride you are not going to want to miss out on!
Highly recommended 6/5⭐️
Spice level 5/5 🔥
Banter 5/5 😂
((Also 2 side characters BRITTANY & MINDY, in this one had me cracking up)) -
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September 12, 2023
AK did it again! This is another book that I’m madly in love with!
This is a single mom and single dad, second and third chance romance, and will rip your heart out once or twice.
Dom and Beth have an instant connection and meet and Reagan’s infamous birthday party! After giving Beth the O of her life, Dom gets a phone call and races out of the room without any explanation except that was his wife on the phone…
Four years later, Dom gets his chance to explain himself to Beth when their kids end up in the same class. They have a fast-paced romance and start connecting as a family of five until a fateful trip tears them apart again.
The pain they both experience while they are apart is beautifully written and you will feel everything Beth and Dom are feeling. AK has such a beautiful way of pulling the reader into her world and making the characters feel like people you know and love.
I can’t wait to see who is next to get a book!!
This is a single mom and single dad, second and third chance romance, and will rip your heart out once or twice.
Dom and Beth have an instant connection and meet and Reagan’s infamous birthday party! After giving Beth the O of her life, Dom gets a phone call and races out of the room without any explanation except that was his wife on the phone…
Four years later, Dom gets his chance to explain himself to Beth when their kids end up in the same class. They have a fast-paced romance and start connecting as a family of five until a fateful trip tears them apart again.
The pain they both experience while they are apart is beautifully written and you will feel everything Beth and Dom are feeling. AK has such a beautiful way of pulling the reader into her world and making the characters feel like people you know and love.
I can’t wait to see who is next to get a book!!
September 15, 2023
Absolutely Perfection
Every story AK Landow writes grips your heart. This might be one of my first blended family reads and I loved every second. Beth and Dom’s story is a roller coaster from start to finish. It’s the perfect example of meeting the right person at the wrong, not once but twice. However, when it’s meant to be nothing can you keep you from your person. This story is relatable and spicy AF! I promise you will love every second of Dom’s dirty mouth 🙌
Tropes: Blended Families, Single Parents, Second Chance, Sworn off relationships.
Every story AK Landow writes grips your heart. This might be one of my first blended family reads and I loved every second. Beth and Dom’s story is a roller coaster from start to finish. It’s the perfect example of meeting the right person at the wrong, not once but twice. However, when it’s meant to be nothing can you keep you from your person. This story is relatable and spicy AF! I promise you will love every second of Dom’s dirty mouth 🙌
Tropes: Blended Families, Single Parents, Second Chance, Sworn off relationships.
September 17, 2023
I really enjoyed this book and I think it is the best in the series. I loved how there was more of a conflict involved and it wasn’t all love and sex throughout. I really respected Dominic and how he didn’t ever want to hurt or mistreat Beth. I also love the relationships between their kids. That was really cute!! I really enjoyed this book!!
January 13, 2024
Dom and the Princesa
Book 3 in this series had me ugly bawling. We have another meet at Reagan's birthday bash that ends in tragedy. Then we meet up again with a fight between 7 yr Olds. Then Princesa turns into Asperadora. Then tragedy again that breaks your entire heart. Can these 2 figure it out? Will Beth's heart be broken again?
Book 3 in this series had me ugly bawling. We have another meet at Reagan's birthday bash that ends in tragedy. Then we meet up again with a fight between 7 yr Olds. Then Princesa turns into Asperadora. Then tragedy again that breaks your entire heart. Can these 2 figure it out? Will Beth's heart be broken again?
September 14, 2023
This was such a good book
September 18, 2023
Amazing!!!!!
Another amazing book by AK Landow!!! Wow!
Just Wow! Soooooo good!
I cannot wait to read the next book in this series!
Another amazing book by AK Landow!!! Wow!
Just Wow! Soooooo good!
I cannot wait to read the next book in this series!
September 14, 2023
Unexpected Ventures
Book three of Belles of Broad Street series and it is another must read but I would highly recommend you read the books in order.
Beth and Dom have a mind blowing first meeting but he gets unexpected news and leaves her with her dress around her waist!
The personal growth from people pleaser Beth starts off as to the take no crap and speaks her mind was a delight.
Grab your copy today and happy reading!
Book three of Belles of Broad Street series and it is another must read but I would highly recommend you read the books in order.
Beth and Dom have a mind blowing first meeting but he gets unexpected news and leaves her with her dress around her waist!
The personal growth from people pleaser Beth starts off as to the take no crap and speaks her mind was a delight.
Grab your copy today and happy reading!
September 15, 2023
This was a read like no other. I can't believe I just found this author. It was a so good. My crush on Dom won't leave me too soon. Beth was an amazingly written character. Her flaws that molded her and how she when she met Dom she became a different person. The children in this book had me so attached to them. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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