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Bliss #5

Finding Bliss

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The End of an Era

They call me the walking dildo.

Gratifying? Yes.

Something my mother would be proud of? Hell no!

Watching my best friend and my old friend-with-benefits blissfully walk down the aisle has just reiterated the fact that I’m thirty and perpetually single.

I thought I’d found the woman I wanted to spend my life with, you have to open your eyes to realize that it’s never gonna happen.

Funny how meeting the right person can finally make you see sense.

My name is Noah Taylor: kickass trauma surgeon, closet idealist, wishful thinker, and all round cocky asshole, and this is the year my life will change for the better.

*Disclaimer: This book features hot sex, filthy language, misuse of on-call rooms and the overdue redemption of the fake orgasm*

248 pages

First published February 1, 2015

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B.J. Harvey

60 books1,818 followers
BJ Harvey is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the Bliss Series. She also regards herself as a smut peddler, suspense conjurer and a funny romance thinker upper.

An avid music fan, you will always find her singing some hit song badly but loving every minute of it. She’s a wife, a mom to two beautiful girls, and hails from what she considers as the best country in the world—New Zealand. Currently living in Perth, Australia.

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565 reviews1,576 followers
July 2, 2015
FOUR DOCTOR TAYLOR STARS.

"My name is Noah Taylor: kickass trauma surgeon, closet idealist, wishful thinker, and all round cocky asshole."

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BJ Harvey and her Bliss series will always hold a special place in my reading heart. This series has been adorably sexy right from the start, but as they say all good things must come to an end and for now I believe this book to be the last book in the series. (Although I'm secretly holding out hope that Harvey has some plans up her sleeve). What a way to grab my attention I loved Doctor Noah Taylor and his gorgeous love interest and if I had it my way this author would never stop providing these perfect style contemporary romance stories.

What's it all about?
Thirty something and very happily single, Dr Noah Taylor has never had any trouble finding someone to keep his sex life active and his bed toasty warm. What he's never been interested in is holding onto these women and he certainly has never wanted to think much about a future with said women. That is until he finds the one woman who can knock him on his ass. Only problem is this feisty lady is not interested in this so called reformed manwhore and is more than willing to continue to resist his charms. But what she doesn't realise is that this doctor is playing to win. Follow this sexy, amusing and let's face it outright romantic forth and final story in the bliss series and be well prepared to fall for one cocky, self confident hero.

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What did I love?
It would be wrong of me to not start my babbling thoughts without a mention of Doctor Taylor. I can never resist a man whore turned 'whipped by the girl he's falling for' and let's be honest here, this hero falls hard. I categorically loved every single moment of reading about him. As per the norm B J Harvey cranks up the level of hotness in this contemporary treat and provides some entertaining hours worth of eyebrow raising bed time action. Those who love their characters to have plenty of sexual innuendo and chemistry pouring out of their romance pages will be very, very happy with this couples shenanigans. Totally heartfelt and scorching hot this book had all the right ingredients to make me fall for this story and its characters. One things for sure is that this author knows how up piece together enough romance and cheeky misbehaviour to keep most fans of this genre interested.

Why not five?
I can't quite believe I'm about to confess this but as much as I love flirty banter and quick witted dialogue it almost felt like this book was a little overloaded in that department so much so that at times I thought it over took from the story telling and I was willing for the author to provide more story building and development. With that being said I do love some cheeky interaction so it's not a huge complaint. In addition I found some of the drama at the end a little rushed and I think this book could have extended a little further to give me that fuller ending that I craved. (But that can't be too much of a bad thing if I was wanting more). When all is said and done I have huge respect for this author's work and this book deserved a solid four stars it just didn't have that wow factor that made me want to give it a five.

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Final thoughts ...
There is no one who can create likeable (no scratch that utterly loveable) heroes quite like BJ Harvey does and with each new book release she brings something fresh to the table and always hits the nail on the head with her main male character. This book started out with a bang and never lost its momentum throughout. Complete with the sexiest doctor and a totally likeable heroine I couldn't really have asked for more. If you haven't yet picked up this series and you love a fun, sexy contemporary romance series then you must, must, must add these to your to be read soon list. And as for me I'm keeping my fingers crossed for more from this author that's gives me just as much enjoyment as the bliss series has. Enjoy ... Kisses.
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2,082 reviews895 followers
October 26, 2015
4.5 Sexual Healing Stars!

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Finding Bliss is the final book in the romantic comedy Bliss Series by BJ Harvey (although there are some siblings that would make amazing additions). So far we’ve watch Mac fall in love, Zander see what was right in front of him and Sean capture a future with someone of his past. Now it’s Noah’s turn.

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Dr. Noah Taylor. The walking dildo. The man with the reputation and the equipment between his legs to back it up. But oh, Noah is so much more than sex on legs... so much more than just the doctor that specializes in sexual healing. He’s a man who has, for years, chased after someone that didn’t want him. For years he carried an idea in his heart of more... but for the first time he wants someone that just might be able to give it to him back.

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Now I’m not going to say the name of the love interest in this particular story cause it is a little bit of a surprise (although I will say to BJ: I WAS RIGHT!). So I won’t touch too much on her to avoid giving away any clues as to just who she is. But I can tell you, she’s running from her past but she’s far too caught up with not being a burden that she carries this all on her own.

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What I loved most about this installment of the Bliss series is that I was not particularly fond of Noah going into this. As we got closer to his release, I sort of started to open up to him – but he really never caught my attention early on. He just seemed a bit shallow as a character, but after reading Finding Bliss, he found his depth. We see the real man behind all the rumors. The wants and desires of a man that is finally wanting more. Wanting what his friend have – wanting a piece of it for himself.

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BJ Harvey delivered a fantastic story that balanced out humor and some pretty emotional charged moments, but best of all, she kept you guessing. You knew there was more to the story – but just like SHE didn’t want anyone to know, you were kept in the dark as well. I loved that the bulk of the emotions that surged from that moment were ones that I felt right alongside the characters. I wasn’t robbed of experiencing the emotions as the scene played out. And yeah, as much as this had humor and some emotionally tense moments – we get a whole lotta hotness as these two hit the sheets and pretty much every available surface.

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Another stellar addition to this series that I am pleased to have had the pleasure to read. I have enjoyed the journey with this author, from her first book to this one and love watching how with each story she grows. I am sad to say goodbye to the Bliss series but am highly anticipating the release of Crave!

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2,907 reviews323 followers
June 16, 2015
Finding Bliss (Bliss #4) by BJ Harvey
4 stars!!

“Hell no, I’m a player hater, and that man has expert game.”


This is the end of an era, all the men in the Bliss Series have had their happy ever after and now it is the turn of the last man standing....The Walking Dildo...Dr Noah Taylor. I had been eagerly anticipating his story, after all, his reputation preceded him, was he really like what we had been led to believe? Well the answer was...yes; the man was definitely a stud and had the equipment to back it up but underneath that reputation was a man that had a heart of gold and a man that desperately wanted to be loved. He had grown up, he wanted what his friends had but it was something he thought he would never, ever get.

Noah was the player, but for him this was a means to an end, a pure release, emotionally detached, after all he had been pining after a woman for fifteen years. A woman that had used him as her own release and saw him as nothing else, much to his dismay. To say she was a bitch is a severe understatement and it is unusual for me to hate a BJ Harvey character but I certainly hated her, with a passion.

“Thanks for the memories. For what I thought was good, what I knew was bad, and now what I know is the true downright ugly side of you. I wish you all the happiness you deserve, which right now, isn’t a lot.”


Noah’s love interest in this book needs to remain a secret, this is all part of the element of surprise and you will be glad once you start reading. She has her own heap of problems and is one of those people that take it upon themselves to shoulder all the burdens on their own, even though they have a load of people that are willing to share and help. It is this secretiveness that causes the most problems as the one thing that Noah insists upon is truth and honesty.

“And the aware for Most Likely To Get Laid Tonight goes to...”


I have to say it was great to see Noah knocked on his arse, who would have thought that one drunken stumble and kiss would leave this man a hot mess. BJ Harvey expertly delivered the thrill of the chase in this book and I am glad that Noah had to work for the prize. To see the real “Noah” was truly enlightening and to actually see his romantic side surface was heart-warming. I loved the slow burn, the slow build, it all added to the intense character connection and the snow ball effect of emotions as they hurtled down the hill. The will they, won’t they, the secrets, the omissions all building to a fantastic crescendo at the end.

“Fucking Noah. His name shouldn’t be Walking Dildo, it should be Twat Tease. That big, sexy infuriating man has my vagina doing somersaults whenever he’s near me. When he touches me, my bones melt and I turn into a wanton hussy who wants to rub herself all over him like a desperate dog in heat.”


This was an intense ride, I went through the mill as usual, there were tears of happiness and sadness but that is kudos to the author for bringing all of those emotions out of me. This was a perfectly balanced book though and once again BJ Harvey has wowed me with her wit and intense sexual chemistry, between the emotional we have the hilarious with an undercurrent of suspense that will keep you on your toes. All our favourite characters appear in this book too and it was great to catch up with them all. This series is more a family, the Bliss family. The long term friendships albeit having been formed in the strangest of circumstances are tangible, they are all there for each other and they all have each other’s back. It is these friendships too that pours into your heart through the pages.

“Dude, no. Just, no. He’s our big brother. I know he does it, and I had the unfortunate experience of seeing him mid-strip once. That is more than enough for me. It’s like hear no evil, see no evil, ‘don’t need to fucking know about it’ evil.”


This was a fantastic addition to this series and is one series I can highly recommend. For pure entertainment value it is a must read but also if you are in the mood for some panty melting reading then this ticks the boxes too. I have to applaud the author on the growth of her writing, with each book she just gets better and better, I remember my first read of hers, the Lost Series and the author then to now is barely recognisable, but one thing remains prevalent and that is the authors wicked sense of humour and I am glad that hasn’t been eradicated in her growth. Fantastic series, fantastic book, I loved it. I am sad that this is the end of the road for this crew but I am hoping that BJ Harvey can be tempted to revisit them in the future.

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1,852 reviews363 followers
April 19, 2017
**4.5 stars!

Okay, so not gonna lie. I feel so accomplished now that I binged a whole series without stopping. That's a major accomplishment for me.

Noah was introduced in the first book as one of the 3 men Mac was "seeing", AKA friends with benefits. I was interested in Noah's story and ended up loving it. I love how tight this group of people got by the end of the series!!
For me, it was hard to top Mac and Daniel. Mac is definitely a favorite character for me so it was hard for other characters to live up to that story. But I absolutely loved this one as well as the others!!! I'm so excited to start the spin off series!
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2,099 reviews93 followers
June 22, 2015
* A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review *

~ 5 "Dr. Taylor" Stars ~

Review to come for the Release Day……but I will say this….Another AMAZING story and I am sad to see this series end :( I will truly miss these characters!!!!

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It's the end of an era and the end of an AMAZING series.

Finding Bliss is the 4th and final book in BJ Harvey's Bliss Series.  And what a journey it has been.  This is the story of the Walking Dildo....known as Dr. Noah Taylor. As with all of the books in this series, this book was FANTASTIC!!! BJ Harvey created such amazing characters and story lines in this series, that I am sad to see it end. I am totally addicted to this series and will read them many times over. This was another quick read, but not because it is short or rushed, but because the story is that attention grabbing that you will find it hard to put down. I have to say that reading a BJ Harvey book is always such a joy and leaves me with a HUGE smile on my face. She knows how to hit all the emotions a reader can have. This book had me laughing, blushing, cursing, yelling, crying, but of course in the end I was smiling :)

What I thought was great about this book was that not only was this the journey of Dr. Noah Taylor in finding true love and bliss, but it also wrapped up all the other characters stories as well. We got to see all the past couples in this book and we got to see them living out their HEA's. I have to say that while reading this book, we were introduced to a couple new characters (kind of) that I kept thinking, maybe she'll write a story for those characters too. I truly just don't want to let these characters go. I feel like I am a part of their group!!!

In Finding Bliss we get Noah Taylor's story. We met him in Book 1 as the doctor who Mac had a friends with benefits relationship with. His nickname at the hospital he works at is the Walking Dildo….and does that fit. Talk about a man who make a girls panties melt ;) But in this book we find out that there truly is so much more to this man than we have seen before. I fell more in love with him in this story. As for his love interest….I'm not allowed to say who she is. You just have to read the book to find out, but let me say this….They were a PERFECT match!!! I loved who BJ Harvey wrote as Noah's love interest. I am going to stop there before I get myself in trouble and spill the beans…LOL :)

This book is listed as a standalone novel, but I truly feel that books 1-3 need to be read first and in order. The other couples play such a big part in this book that I truly think you would miss some of the effect this group of people have on each other if you don't start their story from the beginning.

So if you are looking for a book/series that is filled with laughter, romance, sex and awesome characters, without a lot of excess drama, then pick these books up and read them…..your won't be sorry!!!!


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2,430 reviews238 followers
June 6, 2015
This has been a long anticipated read for me. We all know about Noah aka the Walking Dildo's reputation with woman and there is nothing like that moment when a man like him has the wind knocked out of his sails when he meets 'the one.' It had to happen eventually right?

After watching his best mate Daniel marrying the woman of his dreams, Noah is starting to brood about his own future. Maybe it's time to think about settling down. No more random hook ups but something more meaningful and long term. Just his luck then that the new girl who catches his eye at work is not someone he should be chasing but he just can't seem to resist her.

'Like a deer in headlights, I continue to stare at her, unable to look away as I try hard to commit her face to memory. Never in my life have I been lost for words.'

Thus begins the slow pursuit of this gorgeous girl who he can't get out of his head. I loved the slow burn of this story. There was nothing rushed about it. Once Noah has his mind made up he takes his time and slowly reels her in. I must give credit to the chosen lady however, she is no push over and enjoys the chase as much as he does.

'Fucking Noah. His name shouldn't be Walking Dildo, it should be Twat Tease. That big, sexy, infuriating man has my vagina doing somersaults, whenever he's near.'

When these two come together they are scorching hot! I'll be honest with you and admit that sometimes I skip some sex scenes in books because how many ways can you describe it right? Wrong.
I loved every word of every scene and even went back to re-read them. This book definitely puts the 'hot' in hotness.

"I love the way your body trembles when you know I'm going to touch you. The way your breath hitches when my tongue tastes your skin. And I love you screaming my name when I make you come." - Noah

If you are a fan of this series then this is a must read. You will enjoy reacquainting yourself with everyone from the previous books and be privy to special moments with them. I love the banter between this group of friends and I found myself wishing I was a part of their circle too.

I'm still #TeamDaniel but Noah definitely is a close second for me now. I absolutely loved being back in the Bliss world and B.J. Harvey has outdone herself with this hot, sexy conclusion to this fantastic series.

I give this 4.5 stars.

'She might not be what I was looking for but maybe she's exactly what I need.'
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1,459 reviews72 followers
June 23, 2015
Rating: 4.5 Stars

I followed almost every book in this series and was delighted to see who starred in this book. It’s Noah’s turn for his HEA.

Knowing Noah in-depth with this book was quite enlightening. You got to love him more after his light-bulb moment. His realizations might turn him into a chick – but it was just quite adorable him wanting to have what his others friends have – his very own happy ending. He was tired of the mindless sex, and every girl wanting a piece of him. He wants to find ‘the one’.

Their first meeting was epic, and I just knew it would be as epic as their story. I didn’t expect for them to happen, among all the girls in the world: IT WAS HER! It was a bit awkward and both of them had to think so hard before jumping in – but everything was worth it.

I had a love-hate relationship with the girl. She was strong as she was frustrated. I can understand her wanting to protect everyone from all the dramas and unnecessary worries: but in this case, I think the worry was necessary. She was in danger, and she was taking it lightly. She assumed it wouldn’t come to that point.

Relationship is all about trust and honesty, and lying by omission isn’t honesty. You need people around you to support you, guide you and protect you even though you seemed to do okay by yourself. Asking for help is never a sign of weakness. You might be strong, and people who loves you knows it, they will stand right by your side and will patiently wait until you finally need them.

Perfect combination of steamy hot and sweetness. The characters and the plot can wrap you around in the pages, until you can find yourself hooked in the story. I loved it and enjoyed reading it immensely.

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Author 5 books111 followers
June 13, 2015
4.5 stars! Review to come...

**FULL REVIEW**

“He was probably just looking for a quick thrill. Instead, he gave me a much needed but way too brief of one. Noah Taylor. Another name added to my list of Men Who Don’t Deserve Another Minute Of My Time. Lord knows I had enough trouble with the last man I let in my heart. I think it’s time to cut my losses and enjoy the single, carefree life. Best idea I’ve ever had.”

One drunken kiss and lack of memory of is enough to do Doctor Noah Taylor in…and enough to convince Zoe Roberts that getting involved with a man with a reputation of being a womanizer is not the best one she’s had.
But the heart and head don’t always see things the same way.

Noah Taylor is determined to convince Zoe Roberts that his slip up was just that…and to never forget her lips on his ever again.

That is, if she gives him another chance in Finding Bliss.

This book was a fabulous little gem of witty dialog, an air of suspense (and crazy), a lot of sexy, and some heart-stopping romance. Not just steam…but tear-jerking love story. This book has it all, and despite the few grammatical errors, a few slip ups in text, I stayed very much involved from beginning to end. Noah Taylor and Zoe Roberts are a perfect asset to Mac & Daniel as well as Zander & Kate (Sam & Sean too) and the entire series. I loved it.


** 4.5 WD vs. Tease, Stars**
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121 reviews29 followers
August 25, 2015
Paging Dr. Dildo!! This was such an FAN-EFFING-TASTIC series to read! I am so glad the whole crew came back for the final installment of the Bliss Series!! Though I freaking love Mac like she's my sister from another mister....not to mention her Superman....ahh... Wait...I just had to reminisce back to how awesome they are..... ;)

The last book is based on the last of Mac's old friends-with-benefits Dr. Noah Taylor. AKA The Walking Dildo :)
You have to read the book to find out who his heroine is, but it is goo-ooood! They are a feisty couple that made my panties melt in several scenes! I truly routed for them from start to finish, and I am not going to hide the fact that Noah was my favorite of Mac's harem to read. Every side character from the previous books have a good chunk in this book which made it that much better to read!!

I highly recommend this series! They should all be read in order. Don't skimp, you'll just deny yourself some great stories :)

Cheers!
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972 reviews257 followers
June 22, 2015
Oooo I loved this one! I haven't read the other books in the series, so I was a little worried coming in on the last one even though all the blurbs assure the reader they can be read as standalones. Rest assured, they can! Lots of hot sex, snarky humor and characters that I will definitely be going back to the beginning of this series to read about!
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466 reviews31 followers
October 11, 2015
4.5 Stars!

This was my first book by BJ Harvey. I loved this set! The couples were all likable and real. The stories were all well developed, funny and sexy. I really enjoyed them all! I'll definitely be reading more by this author!
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379 reviews25 followers
June 3, 2015
I'm not going to lie, I have a soft spot for Dr Noah, sexy as sin, funny as hell, with a reputation that precedes him, he's the kind of man you want to do dirty things to and take home to meet your mother. Always a joker, but with a heart of gold, Noah is the man whose story I have been waiting for. As much as his casual relationship with Mac worked back in the days, Noah no longer wants casual or one night, he wants to settle down, he wants commitment and everything that goes along with it, no more games, just honesty. He had thought he found that with Nikki, someone worth slowing down with, and regardless of how much everyone warned him of Nikki's intentions it wasn't until Noah realised that he would never be enough for her that he can open his eyes to the possibility of someone else, someone who makes him want forever someone who knocks him on is arse, who isn't willing to fall at his feet, or his HUGE...personality.

For the purposes of this review I'm going to refer to this mystery woman as MW, she's smart and sassy, brash and straight forward, she's confident and not afraid to call Noah on his shit, but like most of us MW is hiding a past that she just wants to forget, she's strong and yet has this vulnerable side that makes it so easy to connect with her, to root for her.

Finding Bliss has the perfect balance of heat, heart and humour that I've come to expect from BJ Harvey, the connection between these two is palpable, their chemistry raw, in between giggling my arse off and swooning like a goon, I was fanning my face, and begging the husband to come from work... With each new book I pick up by Harvey, I declare it as my new favourite, there's been some truly beautiful moments throughout the bliss series, but in finding bliss, there's this soul deep connection that you can't help ignore, it's like these two recognise something in each other almost immediately and you're drawn to their story as much as they are drawn to each other.

Reconnecting with the rest of the bliss gang just made this fun filled romp in Noah's world that much more enjoyable, there's this dynamic between the males and females that engages you instantly, one where you almost expect awkwardness, which never eventuates. There's so much fun and frivolity here, that the depth of feeling Harvey creates can at times catch you off guard, captivating your senses, and leaving you engrossed in Noah and his MW as they navigate something that means more to both of them than any past relationship either has experienced.

Harvey never fails to leaves me laughing myself silly, fanning my face, swooning at her hero's and crushing on her sassy leading ladies, there was so much in Finding Bliss that I adored, so much that left me feeling light, with a smile on my face that my only sour note here was that it truly is the end of an era, and I'm not ready to say goodbye to the Bliss gang.
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1,812 reviews615 followers
June 17, 2015
Finding Bliss is yet another great romance from the incredibly talented BJ Harvey. If you are looking for a love story with fun characters, incredibly HOT sex, and just a bit of angst, this book, hell the entire BLISS series is for you! Ms. Harvey gives us a solid romance every single time. Hardcore fans of Dr. Noah, you are in for one hell of a ride!

Harvey did an excellent job building this story up. I was intrigued by these two character's story, invested in their relationship, and was rooting for their future. I bet fans of the BLISS series always wondered what kind of woman could bring 'The Walking Dildo" to his knees, and Ms. Harvey gave us his perfect match in every single way. The connection they had was great, really cute, charming, and sweet, and then you get intensity, passion, and fireworks. This was a perfect combination that made this a truly beautiful love story, with a dash of alpha male and filthy talk on the side.

With characters new and old, the fun, the humor, and the passion never stops. I find myself wanting to be a part of this tight group of friends. I love how all of their lives intertwine and we are left with a feeling of contentment so sweet, you can't help but have a huge grin on your face as you near the end. This author continues to give us stories that make us laugh, cry, and swoon. A perfect blend of emotion to give us a final product we can't resist. Every book in this series is a MUST READ for contemporary romance lovers who love a scorching hot read with a dash of humor. The highly anticipated Dr. Noah story did not disappoint.

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135 reviews4 followers
June 16, 2015
This was my first BJ Harvey book and, I daresay, it won't be my last. From the beginning, I was sucked into the story and, while this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. I didn't have any problems following along and getting acquainted with the other characters from the previous books in the series.

Perhaps what I LOVED most about this book is the refreshing character of Dr Noah Taylor. He's tired of meaningless sex and knows he wants something more. I LOVED that he realized this all on his own. I LOVED that he was a closet romantic and had this whole other sweet side that only a few people were privy to. I mean, seriously, there's nothing quite like a strong, confident man who is romantic, charming, and open to finding love (much like my beloved Malcolm Saint) *sigh* :)

His mystery woman, too, was a perfect match for him. And even though she had her moments of stupidity ('cos, really, there's no other word for it besides that), she still managed to shine through and hold her own. She was witty, strong, confident (perhaps a bit too much that she didn't think clearly about certain things), but, all in all, a well put together woman who could hold her own against the great Dr Noah Taylor.

I LOVED their chemistry and how they seemed to click. There were no forced moments and their connection was real and unhurried. This book infuses you with hope that you can find that perfect someone - no matter how many times you've screwed up or been hung up on the wrong person.

Like I said, even though I haven't read the previous series in the book, it was still great to have the other characters show up in this book, while not overshadowing the main ones. I totally enjoyed the camaraderie between all the characters and, if I may so, I was slightly envious of their closeness.

Simply put, this was a very fantastic read for me and I'm looking forward to reading the previous books in the series.
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3,744 reviews
March 13, 2017
Trauma surgeon Noah Taylor, AKA The Walking Dildo, has a reputation. Well, at least two reputations - one about his equipment (cue the nickname) and another for how many women know about said equipment to give him the nickname in the first place. After seeing his friends fall in love and settle down, Noah is starting to feel that he may want that too. He's hoping the girl he's sort-of seeing, Nikki, might want more, but she's really only been interested in him for his equipment. Then he meets Zander's sister, Zoe Roberts. But Zander is dead set against him hooking up with his sister! Zoe recently moved to Chicago to escape her ex-boyfriend who was becoming obsessed with getting her back. She's working at the same hospital as Noah and he starts to pursue despite Zander.

I had a hard time getting into this book. My biggest issue was the alternating POV's - well, more that Noah's was first person and he didn't "think" like a guy. There were just too many "thoughts" that sounded like a woman to make him believable. The banter between him and Zoe felt a bit forced as well. Also, it really bugged me that Zoe
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437 reviews11 followers
June 5, 2015
I have only recently read this series, and so was super stoked to finally get Noah " Walking Dildo" Taylor's story...

I too was intrigued by the who mystery lady (ML) aspect as Ms Harvey has so expertly kept under wraps, and I literally fist pumped once I found out who it was.

I thought once I read True Bliss, that no book BJ would write, could she trump Zander in my eyes as ultimate book boyfriend, but shit Noah has just strolled on up to him with his whole sexy smirk and arrogant swagger he's got going on and totally jumped over Zander. Throw in the sassy ML who don't take no shit from Noah, yet has her own messed up problems from the past that shes running from and this book was complete. Finding Bliss had me fanning myself at the sex scenes (H.O.T.T), wiping tears from my eyes from the banter and fighting back tears that this series is over... because I have only just found it...WAHHHH!

If your a fan of hot, romcom books then this is most def the book for you :)
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dnf
June 20, 2015
DNF...I made it about 30% (which is the point I always commit myself to) and couldn't push through. Maybe I need to read the other books to better understand the characters, but I couldn't connect. I felt like the H was kinda desperate for the h's acceptance, and even though I appreciate a damaged H, I don't like that type of desperation. I don't mean to be harsh, but just didn't work for me. Might try the beginning of the series...
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2,129 reviews5 followers
June 24, 2015
4.5 stars

I enjoyed seeing a different side of The Noah we've come to know. Dr. Taylor ladies man, cocky, often crude and.Walking Dildo. I don't know how all these guys stayed buddies after but kudos to them. Zoe was just what Noah needed, aside from Noahwe see the protective brother side of Zander and tough cop. Good ending to the series. Mia an Danika sound get spin offs.
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538 reviews1 follower
February 23, 2021
Meh

There’s too much going on. It’s suppose to be read as a flirty, funny, sexy and verging on immature romance. But to me it was more immature and corny. I couldn’t read anything past 19%.
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384 reviews
June 17, 2015
Daniel is still my favorite but Noah is right up there with him!!
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289 reviews
February 13, 2021
If each characters POV is just going to recap the others, why not write the story in 3rd person? I am not against switching POV but I do feel it downgraded the writing when it’s nearly a full recap of each other. It definitely improved a bit throughout the book.
Both have “the confrontation” with their ex, which the other just so happens to get to witness them putting their ex in their place, raving about their new life and undying love. Yes it’s a romance but it was terribly cliche.
I always enjoy reading the lesser circulated books, giving feedback to authors, to correct, expand, learn, there’s always room for growth.

1,179 reviews3 followers
October 28, 2024
Can anyone explain to me what there is to like about Noah.
He is a walking dildo……. everyone knows this
He gets drunk out of his mind…..
He kisses another woman Zoe while going home with another
He then tells that woman he wants to take their relationship to the next level.
He then kicks her out of his bed the next day….
Then he can’t remember the kiss because he was that drunk.
He then takes Zoe out for dineer as an apology
He then gets caught up with a friend and then with one of his fuck buddy
So Zoe leaves and goes home, as she should.
He then wonders what went wrong..
He is such a charmer 🤮
And I’m only 30% in
It feels like I’m reading a diary of a couple 14 years old teenagers instead of adults
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662 reviews2 followers
February 1, 2021
This is my first BJ Harvey's book. It can be read as a standalone even though this book is part of a series. A refreshing storyline with cute, realistic, imperfect characters with hot chemistry spiking out from the pages. An epic first meeting.I loved the growth that both Noah and Zoe undergo as individuals and as a couple, learning how trust and honesty are as important as love and passion in a relationship.
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3,585 reviews3 followers
February 3, 2021
Finding Bliss

What a fun story. Weddings bring out the best or worst in people, sometimes it depends how one looks at it. A best friend ends up drunk, creating a bit of havoc, yet funny, and leaving a lasting impression on another. I know sounds ominous, trust me, you will love this story, full of playful banter back and forth, humor, flirty, fun, changing your ways. Beautiful story!❤️
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20.1k reviews256 followers
January 29, 2021
Great story!!

This is Noah and Zoe's story and what an entertaining and humorous tale this is. I was completely enthralled throughout this riveting and addictive page turner which is a sweet and all-consuming. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend for all readers.
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