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Carmichael Security
Truly Mine
When the man of her dreams decides to fight fire with fire, this curvy girl might just go down in flames…
Zayne Carmichael
The moment I set eyes on Emma Cooper, I knew she was meant to be mine.
Unfortunately, my shy little lamb loves the word no.
She's been rejecting me since day one.
So I'm breaking out the big guns and fighting fire with fire.
She's got too much on her shoulders.
Mine were made to support her hectic world.
By the end of the week, this curvy goddess will be mine.
Even if I have to lie my way into her life and charm her whole damn family first.
Emma Cooper
Hot, bossy, and relentless. That's Zayne Carmichael.
And the crazy man has his sights set on me.
He has no clue just how different our lives really are.
He owns his own private security company.
I spend half of every day chasing after my grandma and her sister.
Believe me, it's more complicated than it sounds. They're both eighty going on eighteen.
I know Zayne's lying when he says I'm in danger, but he insists on following me anyway.
Fine. He wants to play that game? I'll let him.
If he hasn't fled by the end of the day, it'll be a miracle.
There's just one problem.
The longer I spend with him, the less I want him to flee.
If you enjoy over-the-top men, steamy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, age gap romance, and sassy heroines, you'll love Zayne and Emma's story.
Zayne Carmichael
The moment I set eyes on Emma Cooper, I knew she was meant to be mine.
Unfortunately, my shy little lamb loves the word no.
She's been rejecting me since day one.
So I'm breaking out the big guns and fighting fire with fire.
She's got too much on her shoulders.
Mine were made to support her hectic world.
By the end of the week, this curvy goddess will be mine.
Even if I have to lie my way into her life and charm her whole damn family first.
Emma Cooper
Hot, bossy, and relentless. That's Zayne Carmichael.
And the crazy man has his sights set on me.
He has no clue just how different our lives really are.
He owns his own private security company.
I spend half of every day chasing after my grandma and her sister.
Believe me, it's more complicated than it sounds. They're both eighty going on eighteen.
I know Zayne's lying when he says I'm in danger, but he insists on following me anyway.
Fine. He wants to play that game? I'll let him.
If he hasn't fled by the end of the day, it'll be a miracle.
There's just one problem.
The longer I spend with him, the less I want him to flee.
If you enjoy over-the-top men, steamy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, age gap romance, and sassy heroines, you'll love Zayne and Emma's story.
123 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2023
About the author
Nichole Rose
166 books1,072 followersFour-time award-winning author Nichole Rose writes deliciously dirty rom-coms, sports, and small-town romance, featuring relatable curvy women and the devoted alpha men who can't live without them. From obsessed billionaires to over-the-top hockey players to the firefighter next door, no one is safe from the hilarious, sassy women she sets loose on the world. She loves delivering relatable characters, hilarious banter, and enough heat to make you squirm.
Nichole also writes dark romance as Nichole Fallon.
When not writing, Nichole enjoys fine wine, cute shoes, and everything supernatural. She is happily married to the love of her life and is a proud ringleader in the world’s most ridiculous chihuahua circus. She and her husband live in central Arkansas.
Nichole also writes dark romance as Nichole Fallon.
When not writing, Nichole enjoys fine wine, cute shoes, and everything supernatural. She is happily married to the love of her life and is a proud ringleader in the world’s most ridiculous chihuahua circus. She and her husband live in central Arkansas.
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January 11, 2024
4/5
TROPES:
~bodyguard
~instalove
PLOT: Zayne is a bodyguard by trade. He meets Emma one day and falls for her completely. The only thing is... she keeps saying no. What can he do to convince her that he's a good guy and will take care of her? Pretend she needs a bodyguard, of course!
THOUGHTS: This was a really cute novella, I enjoyed it! The banter between Zayne and Emma is top notch. They have amazing chemistry as well. When it gets spicy, it gets spicy.
SAFETY:
Ages: 23h, older H
Virgin/celibate?: dual virgins!
OM/OW?: no
Cheating/sharing?: no
HEA? yes! <3
TROPES:
~bodyguard
~instalove
PLOT: Zayne is a bodyguard by trade. He meets Emma one day and falls for her completely. The only thing is... she keeps saying no. What can he do to convince her that he's a good guy and will take care of her? Pretend she needs a bodyguard, of course!
THOUGHTS: This was a really cute novella, I enjoyed it! The banter between Zayne and Emma is top notch. They have amazing chemistry as well. When it gets spicy, it gets spicy.
SAFETY:
Ages: 23h, older H
Virgin/celibate?: dual virgins!
OM/OW?: no
Cheating/sharing?: no
HEA? yes! <3
December 2, 2023
Zayne was already smitten with Emma when she walked into his work lol like he didn't even hear what his brother said. Thinking she was a woman, he had to guard and wasn't that she was the assistant of a woman he had to work with. IT was funny because he didn't care about anything but her. Made sure he asnwer her calls, take whatever to her office. Anything she turned him down 60ish times, but he kept coming, but he even asked her, "Should he stop?"
She said no. Which annoyed me like you , how you wanted him, but kept saying no. Her reasons she has to take care of two 80 year Olds who lime to cause chaos. And it's hard which understandable poor girl was overwhelmed. But I'm glad Zay didn't stop and finally got her walls down for him, and the grandmas were funny too. It's over the top but funny.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, Sexy times, both virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶
Instalove
23h/30H
Push away from h
Mentions of addiction (parent)
Praise kink
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
She said no. Which annoyed me like you , how you wanted him, but kept saying no. Her reasons she has to take care of two 80 year Olds who lime to cause chaos. And it's hard which understandable poor girl was overwhelmed. But I'm glad Zay didn't stop and finally got her walls down for him, and the grandmas were funny too. It's over the top but funny.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, Sexy times, both virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶
Instalove
23h/30H
Push away from h
Mentions of addiction (parent)
Praise kink
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
December 3, 2023
3.5 ⭐
This was fun and ott absurd. I laughed out loud too many times because of Zayne's ridiculousness. But I do really dig MMCs who knew right from the start that their FMCs were it for them, and Zayne sure did show it persistently.
Though, if I'm not going to suspend reality, what Zayne did here was straight-up harassment. He won't leave Emma alone, even though she told him no 73 times when he always asked her to go out with him. He corners her in her office and kisses her like he has all the right in this world. He even manipulated his way into staying at her home by faking it that her life's in danger. But, tbf, Emma knows he's lying but still went along with it. She realized that she loved him after a month of rejecting all of his invitations.
Anyway, her grandma and aunt were really something. They're like one of the cool kids and seem to be more reckless than Emma. But I did like how they pushed her to finally admit her feelings for Zayne, and how much they love her.
Overall, it was entertaining, and I was just glad to read it. Looking forward to reading his brother's books.
Book info:
- Novella
- Standalone
- Dual virgin
- Death of a loved one
- Mention of addiction
- No cheating, opd, 3rd act breakup
- HEA
- Epilogue (5 yrs later)
This was fun and ott absurd. I laughed out loud too many times because of Zayne's ridiculousness. But I do really dig MMCs who knew right from the start that their FMCs were it for them, and Zayne sure did show it persistently.
Though, if I'm not going to suspend reality, what Zayne did here was straight-up harassment. He won't leave Emma alone, even though she told him no 73 times when he always asked her to go out with him. He corners her in her office and kisses her like he has all the right in this world. He even manipulated his way into staying at her home by faking it that her life's in danger. But, tbf, Emma knows he's lying but still went along with it. She realized that she loved him after a month of rejecting all of his invitations.
Anyway, her grandma and aunt were really something. They're like one of the cool kids and seem to be more reckless than Emma. But I did like how they pushed her to finally admit her feelings for Zayne, and how much they love her.
Overall, it was entertaining, and I was just glad to read it. Looking forward to reading his brother's books.
Book info:
- Novella
- Standalone
- Dual virgin
- Death of a loved one
- Mention of addiction
- No cheating, opd, 3rd act breakup
- HEA
- Epilogue (5 yrs later)
November 30, 2023
Nichole Rose gave us a swoon worthy, sweet, funny, one and only love story, that I recommend everyone read! Just the type of love story to give you lovely, warm fuzzy feelings and dream of one true love.....*happy sigh*
Safe
No cheating
DUAL VIRGIN!!! *obligatory happy dance!* (and cherry on top, he lets her know he is all hers.... quote, '"he brushes my hair aside, putting his lips against my ear. "You weren't the only virgin in this bed tonight, lamb.'") *swoon, so much swoon!!*
No OM
No OW
No gross condom use
No separation
She pushes him away, but that does not deter him, he is full speed ahead and she does let him know that she likes when he keeps asking her out, that clues him in that she is protecting herself and wants him to break those walls, and he swears to break through her walls, and he did!
HEA that I fully believe in and this is a love story, that I will reread again and again!
This is a sweet story, where the romance takes precedence, there is no angst, it is about a man chasing after his woman not giving up, whispering sexy things in her ears, nibbling at her neck, looking at her like she is a goddess, and her hiding but she knows that it is only a matter of time that she gives in, and he is all hers, like she is all his. This is one of three Carmichael brothers Zayne (I think he is 27) , (yes, we have two more love stories coming out, Zion's story and Gideon's story), and they have a bodyguard/security company. Our sweet girl Emma is running around corralling her grandma and her twin. These two menaces area a hoot and I love them to pieces! They made the story extra special. Zayne is a protector and family man, so when he is in, he is all in and he just needs to convince his future wife and mother of his babies, that she is it for him (they end up having one son, Callum (he has his own story in the NR universe he is one of my favorite characters cousin CORMAC! Cormac is Gideon and Kenna's son!! I cannot wait for their story!
The love scenes between Emma and Zayne are hot and smexy and the pillow talk after are so sweet, you can just tell they are made for each other.
This was a light, fun, read that just focused on the romance, and I loved every bit of it. When I read a romance, I am with the characters and living through our heroine, so I feel what she feels. That is the time we get when we get lost in these romance novels, so make them swoon worthy and dreamy. The only way it just does it for me, where I read real romance, is stories like this one, where I know that our main characters are each others one and only and even better, that they let each other know that, it just makes me so happy and dare to dream of romance like that.
I am wishin' and hopin' and dreamin' and prayin'...that the two other books that follow, "Madly Yours" (Zion's story) and "Deeply Hers" (Gideon's story with Kenna), are also dual virgin (if the hints Nichole Rose dropped are any indication I think they are! They were always single and focused on the security business after leaving the military). *fingers on temples, squeezing my eyes shut sending mind control juju powers to Nichole Rose.....please please please make the two brothers and their heroines each others one and only/ dual virgin love stories, pleeeease!* *cheeky smile*
I am going back to reread the book (no joke)
Happy reading everyone!
Safe
No cheating
DUAL VIRGIN!!! *obligatory happy dance!* (and cherry on top, he lets her know he is all hers.... quote, '"he brushes my hair aside, putting his lips against my ear. "You weren't the only virgin in this bed tonight, lamb.'") *swoon, so much swoon!!*
No OM
No OW
No gross condom use
No separation
She pushes him away, but that does not deter him, he is full speed ahead and she does let him know that she likes when he keeps asking her out, that clues him in that she is protecting herself and wants him to break those walls, and he swears to break through her walls, and he did!
HEA that I fully believe in and this is a love story, that I will reread again and again!
This is a sweet story, where the romance takes precedence, there is no angst, it is about a man chasing after his woman not giving up, whispering sexy things in her ears, nibbling at her neck, looking at her like she is a goddess, and her hiding but she knows that it is only a matter of time that she gives in, and he is all hers, like she is all his. This is one of three Carmichael brothers Zayne (I think he is 27) , (yes, we have two more love stories coming out, Zion's story and Gideon's story), and they have a bodyguard/security company. Our sweet girl Emma is running around corralling her grandma and her twin. These two menaces area a hoot and I love them to pieces! They made the story extra special. Zayne is a protector and family man, so when he is in, he is all in and he just needs to convince his future wife and mother of his babies, that she is it for him (they end up having one son, Callum (he has his own story in the NR universe he is one of my favorite characters cousin CORMAC! Cormac is Gideon and Kenna's son!! I cannot wait for their story!
The love scenes between Emma and Zayne are hot and smexy and the pillow talk after are so sweet, you can just tell they are made for each other.
This was a light, fun, read that just focused on the romance, and I loved every bit of it. When I read a romance, I am with the characters and living through our heroine, so I feel what she feels. That is the time we get when we get lost in these romance novels, so make them swoon worthy and dreamy. The only way it just does it for me, where I read real romance, is stories like this one, where I know that our main characters are each others one and only and even better, that they let each other know that, it just makes me so happy and dare to dream of romance like that.
I am wishin' and hopin' and dreamin' and prayin'...that the two other books that follow, "Madly Yours" (Zion's story) and "Deeply Hers" (Gideon's story with Kenna), are also dual virgin (if the hints Nichole Rose dropped are any indication I think they are! They were always single and focused on the security business after leaving the military). *fingers on temples, squeezing my eyes shut sending mind control juju powers to Nichole Rose.....please please please make the two brothers and their heroines each others one and only/ dual virgin love stories, pleeeease!* *cheeky smile*
I am going back to reread the book (no joke)
Happy reading everyone!
December 1, 2023
What to Expect:
💗Curvy Girl
😍Insta-Love Romance
🛏️Forced Proximity
💪🏻Bodyguard
About the Book:
Zayne Carmichael takes one look at Emma Cooper and knows she is meant to be his. But, Emma has other plans. She gets too nervous around Zayne and she is afraid to give her heart away. She has lost her parents and only has her grandmother and aunt left. She doesn’t want to end up broken once again. Zayne is patient with Emma, but takes every step to bring them closer. It isn’t until he tells her he needs to be her bodyguard that Emma finally starts to let her in.
What I Loved:
This book was another hit by Nichole! 🙌🏻
It was so great to go back to the Carmichael family and let me tell you, Zayne is hot! I loved how he knew Emma was his from the moment he laid eyes on her. He was the ultimate Stern Brunch Daddy! 😍
Rating:
5 ⭐️
3 🌶️
💗Curvy Girl
😍Insta-Love Romance
🛏️Forced Proximity
💪🏻Bodyguard
About the Book:
Zayne Carmichael takes one look at Emma Cooper and knows she is meant to be his. But, Emma has other plans. She gets too nervous around Zayne and she is afraid to give her heart away. She has lost her parents and only has her grandmother and aunt left. She doesn’t want to end up broken once again. Zayne is patient with Emma, but takes every step to bring them closer. It isn’t until he tells her he needs to be her bodyguard that Emma finally starts to let her in.
What I Loved:
This book was another hit by Nichole! 🙌🏻
It was so great to go back to the Carmichael family and let me tell you, Zayne is hot! I loved how he knew Emma was his from the moment he laid eyes on her. He was the ultimate Stern Brunch Daddy! 😍
Rating:
5 ⭐️
3 🌶️
December 3, 2023
3.4 stars.
March 12, 2024
Zayne works with his brothers at Carmichael security and when Emma comes into their office his whole life changes. He sees Emma and is instantly obsessed and falls head over heels for her. Now he just has to convince the shy and cautious Emma that they are perfect for each other. Emma is cautious to let Zayne in, she is smitten with him and after stopping to overthink everything she finally gets her HEA 😍😍 Instalove, sweet, steamy, fun , romantic and totally safe (they were both virgins🥰) with an awesome HEA and no drama😍😍😍😍😍
December 2, 2023
I loved zayne he fell first and was all in Emma pushed until the last minute. I didn’t like that you didn’t get to see Emma meet his mom when she kept asking him about her. Also didn’t like how they only had one kid.
Safe
Dual pov
Dual virgins
No ow/om drama
Epilogue 5 years out
Safe
Dual pov
Dual virgins
No ow/om drama
Epilogue 5 years out
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 6, 2024
This was cute short, sexy, sweet story about an over the top man that knows what he wants when he sees it. What he wants is a plus size heroine. I am sucker for plus heroines getting a happily ever after. Also, I liked that it was just the heroine that was a virgin.
December 8, 2023
So fun! I loved that Emma made Zayne work for her and show that he was serious. Great story, loved Grams and Betts. Short read that was entertaining and enjoyable.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 24, 2023
Es un libro muy bello y muy maravilloso ¡¡me encanta un monton porque el protagonista es virgen y es muy insistente con la protagonista!! le ama un monton a la protagonista y de una manera muy bella , muy apasionada y muy dulce😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻
May 20, 2024
OMG!!! WOW!! Fab*u*lous Absolutely love this one!! I couldn't put this one down. This was a nice quick, short read.
Zayne and Emma met when she goes to his job for her boss. Zayne and his brothers Zion Madly Yours and Gideon Deeply Hers run Carmichael Security together. As soon as Emma walks in Zayne knows she belongs to him. His brothers are talking to him but he doesn't hear them because he's watching Emma. Zayne tells his brothers that he'll be her security guard but his brothers are trying to tell him that Emma's boss Camila Ice Breaker hired them for another job. When Zayne asks Emma out she tells him no. When Emma calls Zayne makes sure to answers her calls, and he asks her out again with her telling him no. Emma has to call Carmichael Security because they didn't receive an invoice for Adrian Kane's Falling Hard book signing. Zayne tells Emma that it was already paid so she asks him to send an invoice, but then he asks her to be his again and she tells him no. Zayne tells Emma that one of these days she going to stop saying no to him. When Zayne asks Emma if she wants him to stop asking her out, she tells him no. Zayne heads to Emma's office and her boss Camila finds her hiding under her desk. Emma tells her boss that she's not hiding, but in fact she is hiding. Emma explains to her boss why she can't date Zayne when her boss finds out she's hiding from him. Emma looks after her eighty year old grandmother and her twin sister and they can be a handful. Later Zayne finds Emma in the break room, he confronts her one why she's been avoiding him. Emma tells Zayne she hasn't but he tells her each time she has. Zayne asks Emma to have dinner with him and she tells him she can't date him. Emma tells him that she takes care of her grandma and her twin sister and they live with her so she has a busy life. When Zayne resorts to stalking Emma his brothers Zion and Gideon tell him they want nothing to do with it. While Zayne is watching Emma Gideon gives him some advice to cut off her escape route, if Emma has no place to go, she'll have to face whatever is going on between them. Zayne tells Gideon that's good advice, he just needs to come up with a plan. When Emma has to rescue her grandmother and her aunt, they get into a conversation about Emma's dating. Emma lets it slip that she has met someone, but she tells them it will never happen between them. Emma's grandmother tells her she needs to stop making him chase her before she misses her chance. Emma's aunt tells her about her missing her chance that's why she never dated or got married. Emma soon realizes she needs to stop fighting so hard against Zayne and let things happen. Zayne comes to find Emma and tells her they need to talk, but she tells him she needs to finish her work. Zayne tells Emma that he told his mom about her and she's shocked. Zayne tells Emma his mom is about to kiss his butt because he can't get her to go out with him, he's asked her seventy three times already. Emma is shocked that he's been counting, but Zayne tells him his brothers have a bet on how many before she tells him yes. When Emma is done with her work she asks Zayne what he wanted to talk about. Zayne tells her that someone hired him to protect her she's in danger, he can't give out any information because it's private. Emma asks him what he'll be doing and Zayne tells her that he'll make sure she has everything she needs and ensures her safety. Zayne drives Emma home, she tells him about her grandmother and aunt, he can't tell them she's in danger. Zayne tells Emma he has a few rules she needs to follow, what he says goes, and not trying to ditch him. Zayne tells Emma she needs to tell her grandma they are dating, it'll make her hate him far less when he's sleeping on the couch tonight. Emma tells him she didn't agree to him sleeping on her couch, but Zayne tells her he can't protect her from across town. When Zayne opens her door he carries her up to the front door. Emma introduces her grandmother and her aunt Betty. Zayne gets to know Emma's grandma and her aunt. Zayne tells Emma he's moving in while he updates her security system, she tells him she didn't agree to that. Zayne takes Emma back to the bathroom, shuts and locks the door and turns off the lights. Zayne kisses her, Emma moans his name, he asks her if she wants him to stop and she tells him no. Soon Zayne is pleasuring Emma, and he finds out she's a virgin. Zayne tells Emma that she should have never let her in the front door because now that he's here he's never leaving until she belongs to him. Later Emma's grandmother has a talk with her, Emma thinks she's going to break Zayne. Her grandmother asks her why she would think that, her grandmother guess it's her mom. Emma tells her grandmother her mom broken everyone she was suppose to love. Emma grandmother tells her her mother was an addict. After everyones in bed Zayne comes to knock on Emma's door, she realizes she doesn't want to spend the rest of her life wondering what she passed up with Zayne. Emma explains to Zayne that she's been watching her grandmother and aunt since her grandfather passed away six years ago. Zayne tells Emma that he's here to help her it's his job now to worry about them. Emma tells him it's not his job, but he tells her it is now. Emma asks him why, then she asks him what if she's not good at this. Emma tells Zayne that her mother was an addict and that got her parents killed. When she was nine her father packed all her things and sent her off to school. Emma's father and mother went to pay off her drug dealer and that cost them their lives. Emma tells Zayne that she afraid he's the only man who could break her, she realizes she's in love with him. Emma tells him she's been responsible for everything for so long, carrying it is exhausting. Emma tells him that he comes along and promises her she's safe with him, that she can lean on him and she's never had that. Emma is terrified she doesn't want to lose him. Zayne reassures her he's not going anywhere, he unbuttons his shirt and shows her the tattoo on his chest with Familia ante omnia written across. Zayne asks her if she knows what it means, he tells her Family Over All. Zayne tells her his family will always come first, his family comes before anything else. Zayne tells her she's his family now along with her grandmother and aunt Bets. Zayne tells her he's in love with her, madly, wildly, crazy in love with her. Emma tells him she loves him too, but Zayne tells her she can't take it back now, not her words, not her heart, not any of it, she's his now. Zayne kisses her, then he pleasures her and they make love. Emma asks him to tell her about himself, Zayne tells her she wasn't the only virgin in the bed tonight. Zayne tells her she's his first and only also. Emma wakes the next morning to a loud sound, she soon realizes it the security alarm going off. Emma jumps out of bed and rushes to find her grandmother and aunt standing in the living room while Zayne is walking in the door. When Emma asks what's going on Zayne tells her they went shopping. Emma asks them for what and her grandmother tells her for her wedding dress. When Emma tells them their crazy and she's going back to bed, Zayne tells her she can't. Zayne tells her they need to start planning their wedding. Emma tells them she can't plan a wedding when she wasn't asked. Zayne goes down on one knee and asks Emma to marry him and she tells him yes. Emma soon realizes that her grandmother gave Zayne her ring to give to her. Five years later, Zayne moved them all into his home so they would have more room. Emma gave birth to a boy four years ago, and she's been on birth control since. Emma's aunt Bets got sick halfway through her pregnancy and was in the hospital, it was hard on Emma. Emma was on bed rest the last two month of her pregnancy, her aunt Bets recovered. Two years ago, Emma's grandmother and aunt Bets were ready to move into assisted living. They show no signs of slowing down, they terrorize the place. This weekend Zayne and Emma are watching their nephew Cormac who is also four just as their son, Callum.
Zayne and Emma met when she goes to his job for her boss. Zayne and his brothers Zion Madly Yours and Gideon Deeply Hers run Carmichael Security together. As soon as Emma walks in Zayne knows she belongs to him. His brothers are talking to him but he doesn't hear them because he's watching Emma. Zayne tells his brothers that he'll be her security guard but his brothers are trying to tell him that Emma's boss Camila Ice Breaker hired them for another job. When Zayne asks Emma out she tells him no. When Emma calls Zayne makes sure to answers her calls, and he asks her out again with her telling him no. Emma has to call Carmichael Security because they didn't receive an invoice for Adrian Kane's Falling Hard book signing. Zayne tells Emma that it was already paid so she asks him to send an invoice, but then he asks her to be his again and she tells him no. Zayne tells Emma that one of these days she going to stop saying no to him. When Zayne asks Emma if she wants him to stop asking her out, she tells him no. Zayne heads to Emma's office and her boss Camila finds her hiding under her desk. Emma tells her boss that she's not hiding, but in fact she is hiding. Emma explains to her boss why she can't date Zayne when her boss finds out she's hiding from him. Emma looks after her eighty year old grandmother and her twin sister and they can be a handful. Later Zayne finds Emma in the break room, he confronts her one why she's been avoiding him. Emma tells Zayne she hasn't but he tells her each time she has. Zayne asks Emma to have dinner with him and she tells him she can't date him. Emma tells him that she takes care of her grandma and her twin sister and they live with her so she has a busy life. When Zayne resorts to stalking Emma his brothers Zion and Gideon tell him they want nothing to do with it. While Zayne is watching Emma Gideon gives him some advice to cut off her escape route, if Emma has no place to go, she'll have to face whatever is going on between them. Zayne tells Gideon that's good advice, he just needs to come up with a plan. When Emma has to rescue her grandmother and her aunt, they get into a conversation about Emma's dating. Emma lets it slip that she has met someone, but she tells them it will never happen between them. Emma's grandmother tells her she needs to stop making him chase her before she misses her chance. Emma's aunt tells her about her missing her chance that's why she never dated or got married. Emma soon realizes she needs to stop fighting so hard against Zayne and let things happen. Zayne comes to find Emma and tells her they need to talk, but she tells him she needs to finish her work. Zayne tells Emma that he told his mom about her and she's shocked. Zayne tells Emma his mom is about to kiss his butt because he can't get her to go out with him, he's asked her seventy three times already. Emma is shocked that he's been counting, but Zayne tells him his brothers have a bet on how many before she tells him yes. When Emma is done with her work she asks Zayne what he wanted to talk about. Zayne tells her that someone hired him to protect her she's in danger, he can't give out any information because it's private. Emma asks him what he'll be doing and Zayne tells her that he'll make sure she has everything she needs and ensures her safety. Zayne drives Emma home, she tells him about her grandmother and aunt, he can't tell them she's in danger. Zayne tells Emma he has a few rules she needs to follow, what he says goes, and not trying to ditch him. Zayne tells Emma she needs to tell her grandma they are dating, it'll make her hate him far less when he's sleeping on the couch tonight. Emma tells him she didn't agree to him sleeping on her couch, but Zayne tells her he can't protect her from across town. When Zayne opens her door he carries her up to the front door. Emma introduces her grandmother and her aunt Betty. Zayne gets to know Emma's grandma and her aunt. Zayne tells Emma he's moving in while he updates her security system, she tells him she didn't agree to that. Zayne takes Emma back to the bathroom, shuts and locks the door and turns off the lights. Zayne kisses her, Emma moans his name, he asks her if she wants him to stop and she tells him no. Soon Zayne is pleasuring Emma, and he finds out she's a virgin. Zayne tells Emma that she should have never let her in the front door because now that he's here he's never leaving until she belongs to him. Later Emma's grandmother has a talk with her, Emma thinks she's going to break Zayne. Her grandmother asks her why she would think that, her grandmother guess it's her mom. Emma tells her grandmother her mom broken everyone she was suppose to love. Emma grandmother tells her her mother was an addict. After everyones in bed Zayne comes to knock on Emma's door, she realizes she doesn't want to spend the rest of her life wondering what she passed up with Zayne. Emma explains to Zayne that she's been watching her grandmother and aunt since her grandfather passed away six years ago. Zayne tells Emma that he's here to help her it's his job now to worry about them. Emma tells him it's not his job, but he tells her it is now. Emma asks him why, then she asks him what if she's not good at this. Emma tells Zayne that her mother was an addict and that got her parents killed. When she was nine her father packed all her things and sent her off to school. Emma's father and mother went to pay off her drug dealer and that cost them their lives. Emma tells Zayne that she afraid he's the only man who could break her, she realizes she's in love with him. Emma tells him she's been responsible for everything for so long, carrying it is exhausting. Emma tells him that he comes along and promises her she's safe with him, that she can lean on him and she's never had that. Emma is terrified she doesn't want to lose him. Zayne reassures her he's not going anywhere, he unbuttons his shirt and shows her the tattoo on his chest with Familia ante omnia written across. Zayne asks her if she knows what it means, he tells her Family Over All. Zayne tells her his family will always come first, his family comes before anything else. Zayne tells her she's his family now along with her grandmother and aunt Bets. Zayne tells her he's in love with her, madly, wildly, crazy in love with her. Emma tells him she loves him too, but Zayne tells her she can't take it back now, not her words, not her heart, not any of it, she's his now. Zayne kisses her, then he pleasures her and they make love. Emma asks him to tell her about himself, Zayne tells her she wasn't the only virgin in the bed tonight. Zayne tells her she's his first and only also. Emma wakes the next morning to a loud sound, she soon realizes it the security alarm going off. Emma jumps out of bed and rushes to find her grandmother and aunt standing in the living room while Zayne is walking in the door. When Emma asks what's going on Zayne tells her they went shopping. Emma asks them for what and her grandmother tells her for her wedding dress. When Emma tells them their crazy and she's going back to bed, Zayne tells her she can't. Zayne tells her they need to start planning their wedding. Emma tells them she can't plan a wedding when she wasn't asked. Zayne goes down on one knee and asks Emma to marry him and she tells him yes. Emma soon realizes that her grandmother gave Zayne her ring to give to her. Five years later, Zayne moved them all into his home so they would have more room. Emma gave birth to a boy four years ago, and she's been on birth control since. Emma's aunt Bets got sick halfway through her pregnancy and was in the hospital, it was hard on Emma. Emma was on bed rest the last two month of her pregnancy, her aunt Bets recovered. Two years ago, Emma's grandmother and aunt Bets were ready to move into assisted living. They show no signs of slowing down, they terrorize the place. This weekend Zayne and Emma are watching their nephew Cormac who is also four just as their son, Callum.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 10, 2025
The couple: Zayne and Emma
Romance trope: instalove
Series: Carmichael Security
Length: 123 pages
Plot: When Emma stops by the offices of his security firm, Zayne realizes she's exactly what he's been missing all these years. But she won't give in to him! She's convinced that her life is too messy to involve him but all he wants to do is solve her problems - and love her.
Commentary: Cute, predictable. Funny but unbelievable old ladies. I actually think I grew out of this author and her style of books. They didn't get bad - I'm just looking for something a little deeper.
Next book in the series: Madly Yours
Romance trope: instalove
Series: Carmichael Security
Length: 123 pages
Plot: When Emma stops by the offices of his security firm, Zayne realizes she's exactly what he's been missing all these years. But she won't give in to him! She's convinced that her life is too messy to involve him but all he wants to do is solve her problems - and love her.
Commentary: Cute, predictable. Funny but unbelievable old ladies. I actually think I grew out of this author and her style of books. They didn't get bad - I'm just looking for something a little deeper.
Next book in the series: Madly Yours
December 1, 2023
5/5 🐑's or 🌟's
Writing romantic dynamics like the one that exists between Emma and Zayne really is Nichole Rose's bread and butter.
I mean, NR is fucking excellent at constructing and maintaining that romantic connective tissue between two mutually devoted MC's that make short stories like this one so lovely to read.
Emma (23h): She's Camilla's (Ice Breaker) executive assistant/close friend. Seemingly shy and introverted, she's actually incredibly assertive but soft spoken. Girl also had the patience of a saint dealing with her crazy family and Zayne's semi-pyschotic romantic attempts & schemes. Very family oriented and fiercely loyal to her work family, great aunt, and her grandma. She keeps herself avoidant of the potential of a healthy relationship because she thinks her life running after and "caring for" her grandmother + great-aunt isn't compatible with romantic commitment. It'a load of crap and Zayne calls her out on it. Then the evil genius he is, constructs an flimsy lil ruse that forces the two of the them together.
Zayne (late 20's/early 30's?H): He's a driven ex-Marine and head of Carmichael Security (I think technically he's Giant's uncle? The Bodyguard) Absolutely hilarious bumbling giant who turns into an cinnamon roll for Emma. He relentlessly pursues a shy and relationship averse Emma the minute he meets her.
He's completely inexperienced in all romantic matters and a bit of himbo but otherwise a very self-assured and grounded businessman & security expert. He's craft AF and his inner POV about staying with Emma had me giggling and kicking my feet. I will say, the man is written to have ✨RANGE✨. Also he adores his mama and loves to shit on/goof off with his younger brothers so that dynamic was super cute to read about.
The banter between these two is 5/5 🌟 It's actually adorable watching Zayne chase her little ass EVERYWHERE just to have 2 seconds with her.
If you love a really well balanced short story of mutual attraction, respect, desire, and healthy love between 2 MC's I really do recommend this one and the larger Silver Spoons Falls/ Nashville stories from NR.
ALSO HELLO:
My favorite character is actually both the grandma and her twin sister Bets. I mean,
⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️
Instaloveeeeee - that NR "she's mine" moment
Dual virgins
Push away from h- H is hilariously the main pursuer of the relationship
No OW/OM
No Cheating/sharing
Small "stalking" from the H (He owns a security company so...)
Mentions of addictions and death of parents (FMC)
HEA-married with a son ([his book: book:Callum's Hope|61417593])
5/5 🌟I really enjoyed the fact that the narration and dominant POV was Zayne's. You really got to see how much he was the architect of the start of their relationship. He was also a no nonsense unrelenting hero in pursuit of winning Emma's heart. His devotion to her was practically bleeding through each thought he had of her.
I just have to say each connective branch of the network of characters that exist in the NR universe is genuinely so fun and enjoyable to read.
The stories are very entertaining and are not at all repetitive, contrived, or unrepentantly RECYCLED as a blatantly obvious cash grab.
For that reason I really do have such an appreciation for NR because so SO much of the release landscape is authors thinking we are stupid enough to not recognize it or call it out on that predatory cash grab thinking that they are entitled to loyal readers' money while recycling those same stories. IN THIS ECONOMY???
Anyway thanks to NR for having integrity.
Writing romantic dynamics like the one that exists between Emma and Zayne really is Nichole Rose's bread and butter.
I mean, NR is fucking excellent at constructing and maintaining that romantic connective tissue between two mutually devoted MC's that make short stories like this one so lovely to read.
Emma (23h): She's Camilla's (Ice Breaker) executive assistant/close friend. Seemingly shy and introverted, she's actually incredibly assertive but soft spoken. Girl also had the patience of a saint dealing with her crazy family and Zayne's semi-pyschotic romantic attempts & schemes. Very family oriented and fiercely loyal to her work family, great aunt, and her grandma. She keeps herself avoidant of the potential of a healthy relationship because she thinks her life running after and "caring for" her grandmother + great-aunt isn't compatible with romantic commitment. It'a load of crap and Zayne calls her out on it. Then the evil genius he is, constructs an flimsy lil ruse that forces the two of the them together.
Zayne (late 20's/early 30's?H): He's a driven ex-Marine and head of Carmichael Security (I think technically he's Giant's uncle? The Bodyguard) Absolutely hilarious bumbling giant who turns into an cinnamon roll for Emma. He relentlessly pursues a shy and relationship averse Emma the minute he meets her.
He's completely inexperienced in all romantic matters and a bit of himbo but otherwise a very self-assured and grounded businessman & security expert. He's craft AF and his inner POV about staying with Emma had me giggling and kicking my feet. I will say, the man is written to have ✨RANGE✨. Also he adores his mama and loves to shit on/goof off with his younger brothers so that dynamic was super cute to read about.
The banter between these two is 5/5 🌟 It's actually adorable watching Zayne chase her little ass EVERYWHERE just to have 2 seconds with her.
If you love a really well balanced short story of mutual attraction, respect, desire, and healthy love between 2 MC's I really do recommend this one and the larger Silver Spoons Falls/ Nashville stories from NR.
“I laugh loudly as she thumps the receiver against the desk. Talking to her is, hands down, the best fucking part of my day. I just wish like hell she'd stop running so I could do it more often.”
“My smile turns into a full-blown grin. "You're scared of your mom."
"Hell yeah, I'm afraid of Ma. She's five-foot-nothing and meaner than a junkyard dog."
"No, she is not."
He cracks a smile. "Nah, she's sweet as pie. But she'd fuck me up in a heartbeat. She raised three boys. She doesn't know the definition of backing down."
"She sounds awesome."
"She thinks you sound awesome."
I fumble my pen, leaving a line of red ink across Camila's release. "You told your mom about me?"
"Mmhmm."
Oh, my word. This man really is going to be the death of me.
"Zayne! You can't go telling your mom about me like we're dating. We aren't dating."
"Trust me, I'm aware," he growls, pouting like a little boy who didn't get his way. "Ma is ready to kick my ass because you've shot me down seventy-three times in a row."
"Seventy-three… Have you been counting?"
He jerks his chin in a nod. "Gideon thinks you'll make it a square one hundred. Zion has his money on one fifty."
"Wait. You guys are betting on how many times I'll turn you down?"
“Me? Fuck no. But they think it's hilarious that you're hellbent on givin' me a complex. I don't suppose you want to do me a favor and say yes so they shut the fuck up already?”
ALSO HELLO:
“Keep fucking with me about other men, and I'll tie you to the bed and turn your curvy ass red," he growls. "Right before I wipe the memory of every name you could even think to suggest from every inch of your mind. You're mine, and I don't share.”
My favorite character is actually both the grandma and her twin sister Bets. I mean,
“Gran, I'm straight."
"Are you sure? You've never even been on a date with a man, let alone gotten busy with one."
"Are you suggesting she should sleep with a man to find out if she likes it?" Bets asks.
“I'm just making an observation, but if she wants to take one for a test drive before committing to a purchase, well, I suppose that's her prerogative, isn't it?"
"Yes, I'm sure!" I cry, hiding my face in my hands. Maybe I should take up drinking. I don't even like the taste of alcohol, but surely, it's no worse than listening to Gran and Bes talk about my lack of a sex life. "I met someone.”
⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️
Instaloveeeeee - that NR "she's mine" moment
Dual virgins
Push away from h- H is hilariously the main pursuer of the relationship
No OW/OM
No Cheating/sharing
Small "stalking" from the H (He owns a security company so...)
Mentions of addictions and death of parents (FMC)
HEA-married with a son ([his book: book:Callum's Hope|61417593])
5/5 🌟I really enjoyed the fact that the narration and dominant POV was Zayne's. You really got to see how much he was the architect of the start of their relationship. He was also a no nonsense unrelenting hero in pursuit of winning Emma's heart. His devotion to her was practically bleeding through each thought he had of her.
I just have to say each connective branch of the network of characters that exist in the NR universe is genuinely so fun and enjoyable to read.
The stories are very entertaining and are not at all repetitive, contrived, or unrepentantly RECYCLED as a blatantly obvious cash grab.
For that reason I really do have such an appreciation for NR because so SO much of the release landscape is authors thinking we are stupid enough to not recognize it or call it out on that predatory cash grab thinking that they are entitled to loyal readers' money while recycling those same stories. IN THIS ECONOMY???
Anyway thanks to NR for having integrity.
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December 22, 2023***TRIGGER WARNING: Heroine's mother was an addict and both of her parents were killed by the mom's drug dealer. ***
DNF for me; it just didn't hold my interest.
Honorable Mention: The Hero thinking fondly about his younger brothers:
--"Ma really should have let me trade them for that bike I wanted from the neighbor when they were little. She wanted siblings. I wanted the bike. It was the perfect trade. Instead, Ma busted me trying to smuggle my brothers out of the house with their overnight bags. I wasn't allowed to have a bike for two years after that. And I had to keep my asshole brothers."
DNF for me; it just didn't hold my interest.
Honorable Mention: The Hero thinking fondly about his younger brothers:
--"Ma really should have let me trade them for that bike I wanted from the neighbor when they were little. She wanted siblings. I wanted the bike. It was the perfect trade. Instead, Ma busted me trying to smuggle my brothers out of the house with their overnight bags. I wasn't allowed to have a bike for two years after that. And I had to keep my asshole brothers."
November 6, 2024
I received this as an arc from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.
This was a fantastic instalove romance. It was a short, well written story with a great pace. The story had both humor and steam, and then the meddling grandmother and her twin were hilarious. Emma and Zayne had amazing chemistry and were just perfect together. I loved the story.
Audiobook review: This was a well narrated audiobook and I especially enjoyed the male narrator who I thought had the perfect voice for Zayne.
This was a fantastic instalove romance. It was a short, well written story with a great pace. The story had both humor and steam, and then the meddling grandmother and her twin were hilarious. Emma and Zayne had amazing chemistry and were just perfect together. I loved the story.
Audiobook review: This was a well narrated audiobook and I especially enjoyed the male narrator who I thought had the perfect voice for Zayne.
April 18, 2024
My reviews always contain spoilers, I write them so I can remember the story.
Zayne falls madly in love with Emma when she comes into Carmichael Security to setup services for her boss’s new client. He pursues her hard asking her for a date every time he sees her or talks to her. She shoots him down every time. She had a bit of a rough start, her mom was an addict and while paying off her mom’s dealer both her parents were killed. She has been living with her grandmother and her great aunt since she was 9. These to ladies were an absolute hoot! They literally stole every scene they were in. They are a handful and keep Emma busy keeping them safe.
Zayne stalks her and tries to get her to agree to a date, his brother tells him to think outside the box, take away her reason for resisting him, her reason, Zayne’s company is her bosses client.
So, he tells her her life is in danger and he is her bodyguard. She knows he’s faking her need for a bodyguard but is tired of resisting him and reluctantly gives in. He moves in with her and the grannies and their interactions are hilarious. The grannies encourage her to go for Zayne. Her grandmother tells her she’s not like her mom and she should trust Zayne and herself. She gives into her attraction and they have their first time, which was steamy. Dual virgins!!
I love yous, a proposal, and they live happily ever after. Epilogue five years later with one son, Cullum and the grannies moving into a nursing home. They still get into all kinds of trouble but Zayne is there to keep them safe and healthy.
There are two small things that kept this from being rated higher, I did not like when Zayne says his mom should have swallowed instead of having his brothers. It felt very disrespectful to his mom. I always thought that saying applied when you did not like or hated the other person, he loved his family. And I felt Emma resisted just a little to long, she should have talked to Zayne, she constantly turns him down but when he gives her an out she doesn’t take it. She tells him no, don’t stop asking her out. Just accept the date and let him decide if her grannies and her situation is too much for him.
Zayne falls madly in love with Emma when she comes into Carmichael Security to setup services for her boss’s new client. He pursues her hard asking her for a date every time he sees her or talks to her. She shoots him down every time. She had a bit of a rough start, her mom was an addict and while paying off her mom’s dealer both her parents were killed. She has been living with her grandmother and her great aunt since she was 9. These to ladies were an absolute hoot! They literally stole every scene they were in. They are a handful and keep Emma busy keeping them safe.
Zayne stalks her and tries to get her to agree to a date, his brother tells him to think outside the box, take away her reason for resisting him, her reason, Zayne’s company is her bosses client.
So, he tells her her life is in danger and he is her bodyguard. She knows he’s faking her need for a bodyguard but is tired of resisting him and reluctantly gives in. He moves in with her and the grannies and their interactions are hilarious. The grannies encourage her to go for Zayne. Her grandmother tells her she’s not like her mom and she should trust Zayne and herself. She gives into her attraction and they have their first time, which was steamy. Dual virgins!!
I love yous, a proposal, and they live happily ever after. Epilogue five years later with one son, Cullum and the grannies moving into a nursing home. They still get into all kinds of trouble but Zayne is there to keep them safe and healthy.
There are two small things that kept this from being rated higher, I did not like when Zayne says his mom should have swallowed instead of having his brothers. It felt very disrespectful to his mom. I always thought that saying applied when you did not like or hated the other person, he loved his family. And I felt Emma resisted just a little to long, she should have talked to Zayne, she constantly turns him down but when he gives her an out she doesn’t take it. She tells him no, don’t stop asking her out. Just accept the date and let him decide if her grannies and her situation is too much for him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 1, 2023
Wow did this book put me through the wringer! The banter in this book had me laughing weather it was between Zayne & Emma, Zayne and his brothers or any interactions with Gran and Bets 😆 (loved Zayne's mom too!). When Emma was telling Zayne about her history and how she has to take care of Gran and Bets I was crying. 😢 When Emma had her heart to heart with her Gran my heart broke for her. 💔 You just wanna yell at her to put the fear away and go get your man. When she finally stops fighting herself and her and Zayne have their first time together. It's so steamy and sweet at the same time. 🥵😊 It also happens to be the first for both of them. The ending 🤵♂️👰♀️! 🥰 What a way to start an epilogue! 🥵 And then wrap everything up with a laugh. 😆
"I'm in love with you, madly, wildly, crazily in love with your gorgeous a$$. So I'm going to need you to be brave and trust that I'm not going anywhere. Not today or tomorrow. You're family, and I don't give up on my family." 🥲❤️🥰
"Surrounded by the best kind of crazy. The kind steeped in love and forged within the bonds of family." 😊❤️
BTW I love the aesthetic of this book! Not only is the woman on the cover gorgeous the hearts and colors that are used are perfect. The font and color selected to label each chapter are so cute!!
I am leaving my honest review for a complimentary copy of this book via the author.
"I'm in love with you, madly, wildly, crazily in love with your gorgeous a$$. So I'm going to need you to be brave and trust that I'm not going anywhere. Not today or tomorrow. You're family, and I don't give up on my family." 🥲❤️🥰
"Surrounded by the best kind of crazy. The kind steeped in love and forged within the bonds of family." 😊❤️
BTW I love the aesthetic of this book! Not only is the woman on the cover gorgeous the hearts and colors that are used are perfect. The font and color selected to label each chapter are so cute!!
I am leaving my honest review for a complimentary copy of this book via the author.
August 25, 2024
Verdadeiramente Minha
A história desse casal era muito aguardada pelos leitores da autora (o livro do filho deles saiu primeiro, rsrs) e eu também estava curiosa para conferir. No geral, gostei bastante. Tem aqueles elementos típicos das histórias da autora que eu amo, além de ser uma história super divertida. O que me impediu de dar a nota máxima foram duas coisinhas: 1. Emma dificultou demais o romance. São 10 capítulos, e lá pelo capítulo 8 ela ainda estava arrastando as coisas. Eu até entendi o motivo da relutância dela, mas acho que isso se estendeu um pouco demais. Quando finalmente ficaram juntos, já era praticamente fim da história e não deu para aproveitar os dois como um casal tanto quanto eu gostaria; 2. A mãe do Zayne estava doida para conhecer a Emma, só falava disso, e nunca chegamos a ver esse encontro. A mulher simplesmente sumiu da história de certo ponto em diante e isso me frustrou, pois estava ansiosa para ver as duas interagindo.
Mesmo assim, foi uma história bem legal de se acompanhar e o final compensou um pouco as coisas que eu queria ver e não vi, de tão fofo que foi. Então, é claro que eu recomendo!
A história desse casal era muito aguardada pelos leitores da autora (o livro do filho deles saiu primeiro, rsrs) e eu também estava curiosa para conferir. No geral, gostei bastante. Tem aqueles elementos típicos das histórias da autora que eu amo, além de ser uma história super divertida. O que me impediu de dar a nota máxima foram duas coisinhas: 1. Emma dificultou demais o romance. São 10 capítulos, e lá pelo capítulo 8 ela ainda estava arrastando as coisas. Eu até entendi o motivo da relutância dela, mas acho que isso se estendeu um pouco demais. Quando finalmente ficaram juntos, já era praticamente fim da história e não deu para aproveitar os dois como um casal tanto quanto eu gostaria; 2. A mãe do Zayne estava doida para conhecer a Emma, só falava disso, e nunca chegamos a ver esse encontro. A mulher simplesmente sumiu da história de certo ponto em diante e isso me frustrou, pois estava ansiosa para ver as duas interagindo.
Mesmo assim, foi uma história bem legal de se acompanhar e o final compensou um pouco as coisas que eu queria ver e não vi, de tão fofo que foi. Então, é claro que eu recomendo!
November 30, 2023
I am so lucky, I received Truly Mine by Nichole Rose as an Arc and let me say, Truly Mine has skyrocketed to the top of my favourite Nichole Rose books!! One thing I love about Nichole’s books is how the characters are interconnected with other characters from other books!! Zayne saw Emma Cooper and his life as he knew it was over, his life now revolved around Emma. Now all he has to do is convince his future wife, is that she is most definitely going to be his future wife. Emma refuses Zayne’s advances at every turn, even hiding under a desk to try not to see him. Emma tries to convince herself that she can’t have Zayne, that she is not good enough for him because of her childhood trauma. Her head tells her she can get over him, and that if she tells him enough times, Zayne will stop asking her out, but her heart really does not want him to stop asking. Zayne knows that Emma is his, and he will stop at nothing to make her see that too, and he will even use two crazy old ladies help him do it!! I could not put this down!! I loved Truly Mine from start to finish!!
December 1, 2023
Yes! The much anticipated book for Zayne and Emma is here! And it was freaking perfect. Zayne and Emma were first seen in Ice Breaker, Gray and Camila's story. And now we get to see how relentless Zayne was in his pursuit of her. Zayne was awesome. He was my favorite type of MMC, completely possessive and obsessed with his girl. No shocker there since Nichole writes the best. I also really love ves the banter between him and his brothers, even with his ma. And Emma? Pfft. She is sassy and gives as good as she gets. She did not make it easy on Zayne. I definitely enjoyed the chase. And both of them immensely enjoyed the catch. Lol. The whole book was amazing and I need more. I am so excited for the rest of the series. It was nice to hop back to the first generation and Tennessee. Bravo, Nichole!
I received a complimentary copy and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
I received a complimentary copy and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
November 29, 2023
We got the 2nd generation with Giant and Callum, now we get the 1st generation with their parents and uncles/aunts. It’s easy to see where Giant and Callum got their crazy from! Between wild identical twin 80 year olds and the Carmichael brothers antics, they were doomed from the start. Zayne was the perfect OTT alpha possessive MMC who stopped at nothing to make her his. Emma was sweet and stubborn, but loved with her whole heart when she fully trusted someone. Very low angst/drama in this one, just Zayne chasing after the woman who claimed his heart at first site. Absolutely no cheating or OM/OW drama, dual virgins, a very sweet HEA and an epilogue 5 years in the future. I can’t wait to read Gideon and Zion’s books. If they’re anything like the other Carmichael men, this is going to be another great series!
January 7, 2024
I saw this author recommended in a fb group while I was searching for anything to break my slump I’ve started this year in. This book did it. I didn’t want to put it down even though I had stuff to do and I’m so excited to read about the rest of the Carmichael boys giving this ma daughters in law and grandbabies. If you love quirky side characters and simpy men , read this!
Love at first sight and a persistent man determined to make sure she felt it too. Emma walked in to the Carmichael security office and Zayne was Obsessed immediately, and they had that zap when he touched her . After that he was gone. After asking her out 39472729293 times, he finally decided to make it to where she couldn’t hide from him the next time he asked. So why not pretend she needed a body guard and force her to see the truth he knows she feels .
Love at first sight and a persistent man determined to make sure she felt it too. Emma walked in to the Carmichael security office and Zayne was Obsessed immediately, and they had that zap when he touched her . After that he was gone. After asking her out 39472729293 times, he finally decided to make it to where she couldn’t hide from him the next time he asked. So why not pretend she needed a body guard and force her to see the truth he knows she feels .
December 4, 2023
And the Lion fell in love with the Lamb….
Instalove, reluctant heroine, possessive alpha…. Sign me up!!! I loved the dynamic between Emma and Zayne and how she tried to say no to him multiple times even though she knew how she felt about him. Zayne took one look at Emma and was struck. Now if only he could get her to say yes to a date.
Drastic times call for drastic measures and Zayne isn’t afraid of putting in a little leg work to get his girl. With the help of Gran and Bets and a little white lie Zayne proves to Emma that he isn’t going anywhere. I loved the troublesome sisters, they were just as important to the story as Zayne & Emma. Now I just need the rest of the Carmichael brothers to get their HEA.
Instalove, reluctant heroine, possessive alpha…. Sign me up!!! I loved the dynamic between Emma and Zayne and how she tried to say no to him multiple times even though she knew how she felt about him. Zayne took one look at Emma and was struck. Now if only he could get her to say yes to a date.
Drastic times call for drastic measures and Zayne isn’t afraid of putting in a little leg work to get his girl. With the help of Gran and Bets and a little white lie Zayne proves to Emma that he isn’t going anywhere. I loved the troublesome sisters, they were just as important to the story as Zayne & Emma. Now I just need the rest of the Carmichael brothers to get their HEA.
December 8, 2023
Zayne Carmichael spent half his life in the military. He and his brothers Zion and Gideon own Carmichael Security, a private security company.
Emma Cooper works as the assistant to publicist Camila Gomez. Camila just hired Carmichael Security to provide security at her client events. Emma lives with 80 year old twins who happen to be her grandma and her aunt Bets. She basically tries to keep them out of trouble. Events in her past keep Emma from thinking she can date and be happy.
Zayne sees Emma when she comes to pick up the contracts for Camila and he knows she is the one for him.
Will Zayne break down Emma’s walls? Will he get help from the 80 year old twins?
The antics of the main characters had me laughing. I can’t wait to read about Zion and Gideon.
Emma Cooper works as the assistant to publicist Camila Gomez. Camila just hired Carmichael Security to provide security at her client events. Emma lives with 80 year old twins who happen to be her grandma and her aunt Bets. She basically tries to keep them out of trouble. Events in her past keep Emma from thinking she can date and be happy.
Zayne sees Emma when she comes to pick up the contracts for Camila and he knows she is the one for him.
Will Zayne break down Emma’s walls? Will he get help from the 80 year old twins?
The antics of the main characters had me laughing. I can’t wait to read about Zion and Gideon.
November 30, 2023
Instalove at its finest, if you enjoy reading about love at first sight then Nichole has hit a home run with this one. As soon as Emma wobbles into the foyer of his coowned security company Zayne is hooked. She's everything he never realised he wanted, and so much more. She has to be his and he'll not stop til it's signed and sealed. Emma is hesitant, she's got a trauma hanging over her head, and two reasons she wants to steer clear. But can Zayne break down he barriers?
Give this a read if you like spice, alpha males, age gap, double virgin, instalove, pure love, strong lovable characters, no cheating, dual pov writing, HEAs.
Give this a read if you like spice, alpha males, age gap, double virgin, instalove, pure love, strong lovable characters, no cheating, dual pov writing, HEAs.
November 30, 2023
This book, by far, was one of the funniest book I have read this year. I loved how Zane kept Emma on her toes with all of his wild antics to win her over. Emma has enough to deal with with her Gran and her twin sister. They are 80 and freely speak their minds and do whatever they want. These secondary characters were just as funny. Emma is a bigger girl and Zane is an Adonis so she is not sure why he is even interested in her but he goes above and beyond to prove that he is there for the long haul.
If you want to laugh and enjoy a great book, don’t hesitate and grab this book!
I am voluntarily leaving this review.
If you want to laugh and enjoy a great book, don’t hesitate and grab this book!
I am voluntarily leaving this review.
November 30, 2023
'I'm not a stupid man. I am a simple man'
And he simply loves Emma!
You have to love every crazy, over the top and inappropriate inch of the Carmichael brothers. They are blunt, crude, upfront and say exactly what they are thinking/feeling/wanting/needing at that moment, it is a complete shock to Emma....not sure why! Her feral and totally crazy gran and aunt also say exactly what they want, when they want to, the only difference is that everything Zayne has to say is very dirty, completely filthy and exactly what Emma wants! A fantastically sexy start to the series I cannot wait for more of the Carmichael brothers.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
And he simply loves Emma!
You have to love every crazy, over the top and inappropriate inch of the Carmichael brothers. They are blunt, crude, upfront and say exactly what they are thinking/feeling/wanting/needing at that moment, it is a complete shock to Emma....not sure why! Her feral and totally crazy gran and aunt also say exactly what they want, when they want to, the only difference is that everything Zayne has to say is very dirty, completely filthy and exactly what Emma wants! A fantastically sexy start to the series I cannot wait for more of the Carmichael brothers.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
December 3, 2023
I just love NR stories! 5 ⭐️! AMAZING 😭🫶
When I need a break from reality her stories are my got to! Fast, spicy, sweet and with the right amount of drama!
Zayne is smitten by Emma since he first saw her and is trying hard to get her to give him a chance. Emma wants him but is scared her complicated life will drive him away. So Zayne makes a lot of excuses and plans to go see her as much as possible!
Super sweet and swoon worthy as always! Some of the best quotes and omg super sweet found family! Laughed so hard and had lots of fun!
Tropes: double v, insta love, found family, bodyguard, opposites attract
Just read this! Super recommend! 😍
When I need a break from reality her stories are my got to! Fast, spicy, sweet and with the right amount of drama!
Zayne is smitten by Emma since he first saw her and is trying hard to get her to give him a chance. Emma wants him but is scared her complicated life will drive him away. So Zayne makes a lot of excuses and plans to go see her as much as possible!
Super sweet and swoon worthy as always! Some of the best quotes and omg super sweet found family! Laughed so hard and had lots of fun!
Tropes: double v, insta love, found family, bodyguard, opposites attract
Just read this! Super recommend! 😍
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