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Connected #2
Connected by Stars
It’s too late to protect my heart, she’s had it all along.
Bella
I’ve been in love with my older brother’s best friend my whole life. I’ve hidden my emotions from everyone I love, waiting for him to look at me the way he does in my dreams. His dimpled grin is given out like candy to every girl who’s lucky enough to get one night with him because that’s all that he gives. Until one night, I let my guard down, and he sees how I truly feel. I see something briefly flash in his eyes that I’ve longed to see. Would one night be enough, or deep down, has he been waiting for me, too?
Maverick
I’ve been fiercely protective of her for as long as I can remember, keeping guys away that I knew didn’t deserve her. I told myself it was my job to protect my younger sister and her best friend. I’ve shoved down any thoughts of her and buried myself in other women where it was safer because none of them could shatter my heart like she could. My walls start to crack when I catch a glimpse of the desire in her eyes. She holds all the power now, and I’m helpless as I realize it’s too late to protect my heart, she’s had it all along.
*This is book two of The Connected Series. Although it can be read as a stand-alone, the characters are first introduced in book one, Connected by Souls, and will be more enjoyable with the back story.
What to expect in Connected by Stars
*Small-town romance
*Brother's best friend
*Dual POV
*Sweet & Spicy
*She's mine vibes
*All the feels
*No commitment MMC falls hard
*Happy Ever After guaranteed
*This book is intended for 18 and over. Contains mature sexual scenes and some language.
Bella
I’ve been in love with my older brother’s best friend my whole life. I’ve hidden my emotions from everyone I love, waiting for him to look at me the way he does in my dreams. His dimpled grin is given out like candy to every girl who’s lucky enough to get one night with him because that’s all that he gives. Until one night, I let my guard down, and he sees how I truly feel. I see something briefly flash in his eyes that I’ve longed to see. Would one night be enough, or deep down, has he been waiting for me, too?
Maverick
I’ve been fiercely protective of her for as long as I can remember, keeping guys away that I knew didn’t deserve her. I told myself it was my job to protect my younger sister and her best friend. I’ve shoved down any thoughts of her and buried myself in other women where it was safer because none of them could shatter my heart like she could. My walls start to crack when I catch a glimpse of the desire in her eyes. She holds all the power now, and I’m helpless as I realize it’s too late to protect my heart, she’s had it all along.
*This is book two of The Connected Series. Although it can be read as a stand-alone, the characters are first introduced in book one, Connected by Souls, and will be more enjoyable with the back story.
What to expect in Connected by Stars
*Small-town romance
*Brother's best friend
*Dual POV
*Sweet & Spicy
*She's mine vibes
*All the feels
*No commitment MMC falls hard
*Happy Ever After guaranteed
*This book is intended for 18 and over. Contains mature sexual scenes and some language.
410 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 22, 2024
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Sophia Belle
8 books181 followersSophia Belle is an author of Contemporary Romances. She loves writing about small-town romances where the guys have boy-next-door qualities but turn up the spice in the bedroom. Her dirty-talking, possessive, golden retrievers at heart—fall hard and love even harder.
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Connected by Souls is her debut novel.
When she's not writing, you can find her boating with her family on the weekends, enjoying the beaches, homeschooling their youngest, and going on fun group dates with their friends. She lives in Florida with her husband, three children, and two golden retrievers, and yes, Mimi and Papaw live above the garage, just like in the book.
A note from Sophia:
One night, I dreamed about the characters from Connected by Souls. I woke up in the middle of the night, opened my laptop, and started writing. I have always been an avid reader, but I had no clue what I was doing. I was having so much fun writing that I told myself if I only did this for my eyes, it would be enough because it brought me so much joy.
Before I knew it, I had an entire novel sitting in front of me. A novel I cried and laughed with while sitting in the dark by myself, typing away in the still of the night. A story I knew needed to be shared with others.
I've opened up this whole creative world that I didn't know existed inside me, and I never want it to end. Writing has given me something I can own outside of being a mom. A sense of accomplishment and joy that I didn't know was missing.
I look forward to beginning my journey as an author, and I’m excited to connect with my readers on a deeper level. I've put my heart and soul into what I write, and my wish for you is to feel connected to my characters as much as I do.
Sign up for my newsletter to receive exclusive bonus scenes just for my subscribers!
https://linktr.ee/sophiabelleauthor
Connected by Souls is her debut novel.
When she's not writing, you can find her boating with her family on the weekends, enjoying the beaches, homeschooling their youngest, and going on fun group dates with their friends. She lives in Florida with her husband, three children, and two golden retrievers, and yes, Mimi and Papaw live above the garage, just like in the book.
A note from Sophia:
One night, I dreamed about the characters from Connected by Souls. I woke up in the middle of the night, opened my laptop, and started writing. I have always been an avid reader, but I had no clue what I was doing. I was having so much fun writing that I told myself if I only did this for my eyes, it would be enough because it brought me so much joy.
Before I knew it, I had an entire novel sitting in front of me. A novel I cried and laughed with while sitting in the dark by myself, typing away in the still of the night. A story I knew needed to be shared with others.
I've opened up this whole creative world that I didn't know existed inside me, and I never want it to end. Writing has given me something I can own outside of being a mom. A sense of accomplishment and joy that I didn't know was missing.
I look forward to beginning my journey as an author, and I’m excited to connect with my readers on a deeper level. I've put my heart and soul into what I write, and my wish for you is to feel connected to my characters as much as I do.
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April 14, 2024
5 Star Read!!!
I could NOT stop reading this book. I thought the first one was my favorite, somehow this one was even better 😭. Character growth, romance, spice, laughs.. what more could you want! Definitely a top favorite series of mine! Can’t wait to start the ARC for the next one!!
I could NOT stop reading this book. I thought the first one was my favorite, somehow this one was even better 😭. Character growth, romance, spice, laughs.. what more could you want! Definitely a top favorite series of mine! Can’t wait to start the ARC for the next one!!
April 20, 2024
Actual rating 4.5/5, but had to rate down due to GoodReads.
"I know without a doubt our love story will be written up there in the stars one day, shining brightly for all to see. Connected by Stars...him and me."
This is the second book in the Connected Series. This is Bella and Mavericks story. Bella is Noah's younger sister and Maverick is his best friend. If you read the first book you would know that their families are close, they grew up together.
Bella knows what she feels for Maverick but keeps it to herself - she doesn't even tell her best friend Sophia Mavericks sister and her roommate), for fear that he could never feel the same way about her (and of course Sophia and Noah's reactions.)
Maverick doesn't fully understand how he feels. He has never had a girlfriend and has never committed before. Maverick is only capable of one-night stands, but he goes out of his way to protect his best friend's little sister. And he ends up having to confront his feelings.
This book is super cute, I loved every minute of their slow-burn romance!
Please do yourself a favour and give this series a read. I'm excited for Connected by Love, my next read (and next book in this series)!
"I know without a doubt our love story will be written up there in the stars one day, shining brightly for all to see. Connected by Stars...him and me."
This is the second book in the Connected Series. This is Bella and Mavericks story. Bella is Noah's younger sister and Maverick is his best friend. If you read the first book you would know that their families are close, they grew up together.
Bella knows what she feels for Maverick but keeps it to herself - she doesn't even tell her best friend Sophia Mavericks sister and her roommate), for fear that he could never feel the same way about her (and of course Sophia and Noah's reactions.)
Maverick doesn't fully understand how he feels. He has never had a girlfriend and has never committed before. Maverick is only capable of one-night stands, but he goes out of his way to protect his best friend's little sister. And he ends up having to confront his feelings.
This book is super cute, I loved every minute of their slow-burn romance!
Please do yourself a favour and give this series a read. I'm excited for Connected by Love, my next read (and next book in this series)!
January 19, 2024
ARC REVIEW 4.5 Stars ✨
Mini Spoilers
Thank you Sophia Belle for providing me the opportunity to read an ARC. I loved book one, getting to know all of the characters and explore Noah & Emma’s story. Noah & Emma’s story was a warm cozy blanket with some spicy. But Maverick & Bella’s story will have you swooning and needing a cold shower! 🚿
Maverick: small town Casanova with dreamy eyes and a surf board 😍
When I see her with guys that I know don’t deserve her, it’s like a burning anger that I can’t ignore.
One glimpse at the desire in her eyes, now I’m ruined for other women?
“You’re playing with fire here Bell.”
“Good, because that dirty mouth is all mine.”
Bella- badass entrepreneur / photographer and Noah’s little sister!
Would one night be enough, or deep down, has he been waiting for me, too?
Water slides down his neck, and I want to catch it on my tongue.
Maverick fucking marked me!
I cant believe he took my underwear!
By the end of this book I felt part of this family! Looking forward to book 3, Maverick’s sister gets her fireworks!
I was provided with an advanced reader copy for an honest review of this book.
Mini Spoilers
Thank you Sophia Belle for providing me the opportunity to read an ARC. I loved book one, getting to know all of the characters and explore Noah & Emma’s story. Noah & Emma’s story was a warm cozy blanket with some spicy. But Maverick & Bella’s story will have you swooning and needing a cold shower! 🚿
Maverick: small town Casanova with dreamy eyes and a surf board 😍
When I see her with guys that I know don’t deserve her, it’s like a burning anger that I can’t ignore.
One glimpse at the desire in her eyes, now I’m ruined for other women?
“You’re playing with fire here Bell.”
“Good, because that dirty mouth is all mine.”
Bella- badass entrepreneur / photographer and Noah’s little sister!
Would one night be enough, or deep down, has he been waiting for me, too?
Water slides down his neck, and I want to catch it on my tongue.
Maverick fucking marked me!
I cant believe he took my underwear!
By the end of this book I felt part of this family! Looking forward to book 3, Maverick’s sister gets her fireworks!
I was provided with an advanced reader copy for an honest review of this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 14, 2024
I was lucky to be an ARC reader for this book! I loved the story of Noah and Emma in Connected by Souls. Connected by Stars is about Noah’s baby sister Bella and his best friend Maverick with a HEA❤️ I really enjoyed the story and it had a perfect amount of 🌶️it even had some funny moments in the book that made me laugh. I’m super excited for book 3!
October 2, 2025
Better than book 1. The author does do an amazing job at getting you attached to all the characters. (Possible spoilers ahead)
So H was a manwhore. H and h have always had a thing for each other, both just hid it. H fought his feelings, and h pretended like she didn’t like him especially considering he was shagging every girl. 🤨
One of his quotes
“I can’t change the past, Bell. I’ve slept with a lot of women, and I’m not going to lie about it. If this will be a problem for you, I need to know.”
Ignored each other UNTIL they shared “that” look one night. Then H did the biggest tease and told her they had to wait until after the wedding (for MCs from book 1). So for 1 month, they engaged in endless foreplay. They got really drunk at the wedding and then shagged. Oops h was a V. Now…..this man got mad and just F’ing left 😱😱
He literally couldn’t deal with his emotions so he hid away. His sister texted wanting to know where he was at and if he just found him some woman to shag that night. He said yes. Well, sis told h. (He wasn’t with anybody. He was just drunk and wanted his sis to get off his case) h didn’t know that, though. She’s absolutely heartbroken. This is their 3rd act breakup 😂
H tries to explain to h when he sobers up, but she won’t listen. He basically has to kidnap her to explain. Awe, they make up and shag quickly. (This is only about 58% in)
Then it’s full throttle I LOVE YOU and SMEX SMEX SMEX seriously, I’ve read erotic books that have less smex. And it’s all vanilla smex. He does spank her a few times but it’s very mild. There are some chapters where they have smex 3/4 times. It’s way too much. Literally, just about every scene is he eats, then shoves it in. Both say “FUCK” and he pinches her cl*t or nipples, then they both explode. Just switch up H being on top or h being on top and you have the picture.
So anyway, the big conflict is letting their friends/family know about the relationship. Everybody is fine with it. 🙃
I’ll still read the next one. I’ll hate myself, but I’ll do it anyway.
So H was a manwhore. H and h have always had a thing for each other, both just hid it. H fought his feelings, and h pretended like she didn’t like him especially considering he was shagging every girl. 🤨
One of his quotes
“I can’t change the past, Bell. I’ve slept with a lot of women, and I’m not going to lie about it. If this will be a problem for you, I need to know.”
Ignored each other UNTIL they shared “that” look one night. Then H did the biggest tease and told her they had to wait until after the wedding (for MCs from book 1). So for 1 month, they engaged in endless foreplay. They got really drunk at the wedding and then shagged. Oops h was a V. Now…..this man got mad and just F’ing left 😱😱
He literally couldn’t deal with his emotions so he hid away. His sister texted wanting to know where he was at and if he just found him some woman to shag that night. He said yes. Well, sis told h. (He wasn’t with anybody. He was just drunk and wanted his sis to get off his case) h didn’t know that, though. She’s absolutely heartbroken. This is their 3rd act breakup 😂
H tries to explain to h when he sobers up, but she won’t listen. He basically has to kidnap her to explain. Awe, they make up and shag quickly. (This is only about 58% in)
Then it’s full throttle I LOVE YOU and SMEX SMEX SMEX seriously, I’ve read erotic books that have less smex. And it’s all vanilla smex. He does spank her a few times but it’s very mild. There are some chapters where they have smex 3/4 times. It’s way too much. Literally, just about every scene is he eats, then shoves it in. Both say “FUCK” and he pinches her cl*t or nipples, then they both explode. Just switch up H being on top or h being on top and you have the picture.
So anyway, the big conflict is letting their friends/family know about the relationship. Everybody is fine with it. 🙃
I’ll still read the next one. I’ll hate myself, but I’ll do it anyway.
April 18, 2024
Liked ✅
- Love these characters & their families
- The tensions between characters
- Experiencing the wedding
- Years of love
- Passion the characters have
Thoughts 💭
Going into this book I was expecting the spice to be quick and smutty right off the start. Knowing Mac's past, it was an honest conclusion. However, there were so many more elements to his and Bella’s relationship. There was a lot of tension throughout the book, and I felt it added so much more to their relationship.
The flow of their relationship is so similar but yet completely different than that of Noah and Emma’s. Sophia Belle has quite the talent for writing beautiful, sensual love stories in such a different way. I'm looking forward to reading my early copy of book 3!
The Connected Series is very much on the smuttier side. I do find that it can become too much for me, BUT it doesn't stop me from wanting to continue on and finish the story. I do HIGHLY recommend reading this series if you have the chance. If spice isn't really your thing, skip those spots, the love story itself is so worth it.
- Love these characters & their families
- The tensions between characters
- Experiencing the wedding
- Years of love
- Passion the characters have
Thoughts 💭
Going into this book I was expecting the spice to be quick and smutty right off the start. Knowing Mac's past, it was an honest conclusion. However, there were so many more elements to his and Bella’s relationship. There was a lot of tension throughout the book, and I felt it added so much more to their relationship.
The flow of their relationship is so similar but yet completely different than that of Noah and Emma’s. Sophia Belle has quite the talent for writing beautiful, sensual love stories in such a different way. I'm looking forward to reading my early copy of book 3!
The Connected Series is very much on the smuttier side. I do find that it can become too much for me, BUT it doesn't stop me from wanting to continue on and finish the story. I do HIGHLY recommend reading this series if you have the chance. If spice isn't really your thing, skip those spots, the love story itself is so worth it.
February 6, 2024
Sooo good!!!
Connected by Stars is Bella and Maverick's book and let me just say, it's my favorite! I love these two so much and was so happy to get their book! Tropes are brother's best friend, small town, and these are my favorite tropes of all time!
Bella has always had feelings for her older brother Noah's, best friend Maverick. He's always saw her as his best friend's "little sister" and didn't want to face his true feelings for her which was his feelings for her was not "little sister feelings".
This book is so beautiful and I love everything that Sophia has written so far. This book gave me so many wonderful feelings and the spice was just right. I loved all their intimate moments.
I highly recommend this book and this series!
Connected by Stars is Bella and Maverick's book and let me just say, it's my favorite! I love these two so much and was so happy to get their book! Tropes are brother's best friend, small town, and these are my favorite tropes of all time!
Bella has always had feelings for her older brother Noah's, best friend Maverick. He's always saw her as his best friend's "little sister" and didn't want to face his true feelings for her which was his feelings for her was not "little sister feelings".
This book is so beautiful and I love everything that Sophia has written so far. This book gave me so many wonderful feelings and the spice was just right. I loved all their intimate moments.
I highly recommend this book and this series!
January 29, 2024
📚BOOK REVIEW 📚
💫My Rating: 4/5 💫
⚠️Trigger Warnings ⚠️
-Grief, descriptive sexual activities, some graphic language, substance use (alcohol as emotional coping mechanism).
📝My Review📝
Continuing in the “Connected Series” by Sophia Belle, book 2 brings back the familiar and fan favorite characters from the first novel, “Connected by Souls”. In book 2, “Connected by Stars”, the reader is immersed into the Florida beach side life where Noah’s best friend Maverick discovers the playboy life isn’t the life he is looking for. This is especially true when he uncovers feelings hidden by denial and time for his best friend’s sister, Bella. Bella is the talented younger sister who has her eyes set on finding (or maybe convincing) a person that they can ignite her fireworks from within.
Belle continues to evolve the small town life aesthetic within each page. She maintains each prior character’s story even as she divulges into more descriptive and detailed storyline about the new MMC and MFC within this novel. The small town atmosphere is relatable, charming, and realistic as it continues to grow within the series plot. The MMC and MFC’s romance is spicy, hot, playful and intense throughout their story. In amongst the heat, there is sweet, vulnerable, and tender moments that will make your heart swoon. When you’re not melting from the heat or in the haze of sweetness, you will be chuckling as Maverick brings a sense of lightness and amusement within the storyline. In addition to Maverick’s comedian moments, the beautiful, supportive, and sisterhood friendship of Bella and Sophia will be the cherry on top in making this journey even more relatable and entertaining!
This series brings a variety of love, friendships, and kinships that you will not only enjoy, but also will find yourself never wanting to leave the Florida beachside community you’ve grown to embrace, love, and admire.
🤍Thanks to for Sophia Belle for trusting me with their novel in return for my personal review🤍
💫My Rating: 4/5 💫
⚠️Trigger Warnings ⚠️
-Grief, descriptive sexual activities, some graphic language, substance use (alcohol as emotional coping mechanism).
📝My Review📝
Continuing in the “Connected Series” by Sophia Belle, book 2 brings back the familiar and fan favorite characters from the first novel, “Connected by Souls”. In book 2, “Connected by Stars”, the reader is immersed into the Florida beach side life where Noah’s best friend Maverick discovers the playboy life isn’t the life he is looking for. This is especially true when he uncovers feelings hidden by denial and time for his best friend’s sister, Bella. Bella is the talented younger sister who has her eyes set on finding (or maybe convincing) a person that they can ignite her fireworks from within.
Belle continues to evolve the small town life aesthetic within each page. She maintains each prior character’s story even as she divulges into more descriptive and detailed storyline about the new MMC and MFC within this novel. The small town atmosphere is relatable, charming, and realistic as it continues to grow within the series plot. The MMC and MFC’s romance is spicy, hot, playful and intense throughout their story. In amongst the heat, there is sweet, vulnerable, and tender moments that will make your heart swoon. When you’re not melting from the heat or in the haze of sweetness, you will be chuckling as Maverick brings a sense of lightness and amusement within the storyline. In addition to Maverick’s comedian moments, the beautiful, supportive, and sisterhood friendship of Bella and Sophia will be the cherry on top in making this journey even more relatable and entertaining!
This series brings a variety of love, friendships, and kinships that you will not only enjoy, but also will find yourself never wanting to leave the Florida beachside community you’ve grown to embrace, love, and admire.
🤍Thanks to for Sophia Belle for trusting me with their novel in return for my personal review🤍
January 16, 2024
I really enjoyed reading this book. This is the second in the series about Bella and Maverick. If you haven't read Noah and Emma then you should because it is just ******! Bella is the sister of Noah (our H from book 1) and Maverick is Bella's best friends older brother.
Bella has loved Maverick her whole life but never thought he felt the same. Maverick has loved Bella too but just never realised it. He buried his feelings and put it all down to feeling protective because it was his little sister best friend and his best friends little sister. Watching Maverick struggle to come to terms with his feelings was great to read about. I particularly enjoyed that both Maverick's sister and Noah were supportive of the relationship from day 1!
I really like Sophia's writing style and she has a beautiful way of making you feel everything. I definitely came off this read feeling all warm and smiley! There is plenty spice in this book to keep it interesting.
What would I have liked a little bit more of - maybe a bit more trouble / explanation about Mavericks past. I feel like Bella might have been a bit more insecure about it and it needed a bit more explanation from Maverick but it doesn't take away from the story. It's played off as "the past is the past" which I understand but personally I might have liked that to reflect what would be more akin to real life! See Bella's insecurity come out a little more and Maverick have to re-assure her.
Favourite Quotes:
"Good, Because I'm starting to like how the way you're mine sounds."
"You've become a lot of my firsts, Bell. A lot of firsts that I never knew I wanted or needed."
"She's my endgame and will be my wife someday."
Bella has loved Maverick her whole life but never thought he felt the same. Maverick has loved Bella too but just never realised it. He buried his feelings and put it all down to feeling protective because it was his little sister best friend and his best friends little sister. Watching Maverick struggle to come to terms with his feelings was great to read about. I particularly enjoyed that both Maverick's sister and Noah were supportive of the relationship from day 1!
I really like Sophia's writing style and she has a beautiful way of making you feel everything. I definitely came off this read feeling all warm and smiley! There is plenty spice in this book to keep it interesting.
What would I have liked a little bit more of - maybe a bit more trouble / explanation about Mavericks past. I feel like Bella might have been a bit more insecure about it and it needed a bit more explanation from Maverick but it doesn't take away from the story. It's played off as "the past is the past" which I understand but personally I might have liked that to reflect what would be more akin to real life! See Bella's insecurity come out a little more and Maverick have to re-assure her.
Favourite Quotes:
"Good, Because I'm starting to like how the way you're mine sounds."
"You've become a lot of my firsts, Bell. A lot of firsts that I never knew I wanted or needed."
"She's my endgame and will be my wife someday."
February 6, 2024
Overall: 4/5⭐️
Spice: 3.5/5🌶️
@sophiabelleauthor did it again! I loved reading about Bella & Mav’s story. It brought such a different dynamic to the series being a brother’s best friend trope. Their love story provided the best slow burn & a couple of the spicy scenes were what beachy love stories are made of! I will be anxiously waiting for Sophia’s story.
Bella has loved her older brother’s best friend since she was young. But she has hidden her emotions from everyone in fear that he won’t look at her with the same adoration. Maverick thought he found what he needed in other women, but always for one night only. He has felt compelled to protect his best friend’s little sister since they were young…especially from guys that he doesn’t deem worthy of her attention, which seems to be every single one lately. Mav comes to realize that maybe he’s even shielding her from his own love. Can he be what Bella deserves & needs? If he lets his guard down, will he still be able to protect his heart from the only one who has held it all along?
Bella is one of my favorite characters.
She’s so fun, yet wholesome. Definitely my new girl crush! I’m in for yoga, wine, & all the laughs. She also loves her people fiercely.
Mav is the ultimate reformed playboy. He’s handsome, loves to have a good time, & a successful business owner. He’s also an amazing friend & quite the family man.
“It’s too late to protect my heart. She’s had it all along.“
🌊Small Town Romance
🌊Brother’s Best Friend
🌊Sweet & Spicy
🌊HEA
🌊Dual POV
🌊He Falls First
🌊Reformed Playboy
I am so excited to read the third book, Sophia’s love story.
*This is Book 2 in the Connected Series
Spice: 3.5/5🌶️
@sophiabelleauthor did it again! I loved reading about Bella & Mav’s story. It brought such a different dynamic to the series being a brother’s best friend trope. Their love story provided the best slow burn & a couple of the spicy scenes were what beachy love stories are made of! I will be anxiously waiting for Sophia’s story.
Bella has loved her older brother’s best friend since she was young. But she has hidden her emotions from everyone in fear that he won’t look at her with the same adoration. Maverick thought he found what he needed in other women, but always for one night only. He has felt compelled to protect his best friend’s little sister since they were young…especially from guys that he doesn’t deem worthy of her attention, which seems to be every single one lately. Mav comes to realize that maybe he’s even shielding her from his own love. Can he be what Bella deserves & needs? If he lets his guard down, will he still be able to protect his heart from the only one who has held it all along?
Bella is one of my favorite characters.
She’s so fun, yet wholesome. Definitely my new girl crush! I’m in for yoga, wine, & all the laughs. She also loves her people fiercely.
Mav is the ultimate reformed playboy. He’s handsome, loves to have a good time, & a successful business owner. He’s also an amazing friend & quite the family man.
“It’s too late to protect my heart. She’s had it all along.“
🌊Small Town Romance
🌊Brother’s Best Friend
🌊Sweet & Spicy
🌊HEA
🌊Dual POV
🌊He Falls First
🌊Reformed Playboy
I am so excited to read the third book, Sophia’s love story.
*This is Book 2 in the Connected Series
January 14, 2024
🌼Connected by Stars Sophia Belle 🌼 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5 Let me start by saying, these books have my heart. 🤍 Bell grew up around Maverick, or known as Mav. He’s her brother’s best friend, he also happens to be her best friend’s brother. She knows how she feels about him and decides to go for it, Mav on the other hand is scared to mess it up and ruin things between his best friend and her, he’s been known as the play boy & avoided settling down until he gets tired of fighting the way he feels and they decide to give their love a try. Sophia has a way of making you feel all the feels 🤍
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 22, 2024
Connected by Stars
This is book 2 in the Connected series by Sophia Belle and I think I actually love it more than the first!
Maverick is best friends with Noah and Bella is Noah’s little sister. Their families have been super close their whole lives so Mav and Bella grew up together. Maverick has always been super protective of Bella but he thought it was because of being a sort of big brother to her. Bella has always had a crush on Maverick but just assumed it would never happen for her. After letting her feelings show one time, she swears she saw him return the look of desire.
I loved the tension of the forbidden romance in this story. Maverick and Bella were so cute together and I loved reading their story. This story is set in Florida so it’s got tons of beachy vibes.
Tropes: brother’s best friend/best friend’s little sister, friends to lovers
Overall 4/5 ⭐️
This is book 2 in the Connected series by Sophia Belle and I think I actually love it more than the first!
Maverick is best friends with Noah and Bella is Noah’s little sister. Their families have been super close their whole lives so Mav and Bella grew up together. Maverick has always been super protective of Bella but he thought it was because of being a sort of big brother to her. Bella has always had a crush on Maverick but just assumed it would never happen for her. After letting her feelings show one time, she swears she saw him return the look of desire.
I loved the tension of the forbidden romance in this story. Maverick and Bella were so cute together and I loved reading their story. This story is set in Florida so it’s got tons of beachy vibes.
Tropes: brother’s best friend/best friend’s little sister, friends to lovers
Overall 4/5 ⭐️
April 25, 2024
I loved this book, I didn’t think the 1st book could be topped but it was. This is definitely my favorite couple so far. Their chemistry was off the charts and the spice was 4.5/5. Maverick & Bella had been denying their feelings for each other that they were both on the verge of spontaneously combusting which made for a fun banter filled storyline. It was blatantly obvious to nearly all the other characters that they had feelings for each other and when they decided to give their relationship a try they thought they were hiding it. The only one who was remotely shocked was Maverick’s best friend who just so happened to be Bella’s older brother. It was also really cute to see how Maverick went from being the F-boy to the sweetest, most thoughtful, romantic boyfriend who thrived in a committed relationship. I’m looking forward to reading connected by love!
June 24, 2024
I loved the first book, and I didn't think I could love the second book more!
Bella & Maverick's story is chefs' kiss! Bella does social media content for small businesses, including Mav's local surf shop. Bella has hid her feelings for Maverick ever since they were little kids, and she let her feelings slip one night at a family gathering. After Maverick discovers how Bella feels about him, he does a complete 180. He goes from a "one night stand" kind of guy to someone who falls head over heels. He realizes that him being overprotective of his best friends sister is just him developing feelings, but he doesn't know how to let his walls down. After some initial tension, they can't stand to be apart from one another.
I could read this story over and over again! The second to last page had me bawling my eyes out and I can't wait to see their relationship blossom in the third book!
Bella & Maverick's story is chefs' kiss! Bella does social media content for small businesses, including Mav's local surf shop. Bella has hid her feelings for Maverick ever since they were little kids, and she let her feelings slip one night at a family gathering. After Maverick discovers how Bella feels about him, he does a complete 180. He goes from a "one night stand" kind of guy to someone who falls head over heels. He realizes that him being overprotective of his best friends sister is just him developing feelings, but he doesn't know how to let his walls down. After some initial tension, they can't stand to be apart from one another.
I could read this story over and over again! The second to last page had me bawling my eyes out and I can't wait to see their relationship blossom in the third book!
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January 18, 2024
I LOVED this book! 🫶🏼 this book follows Bella and Maverick. Bella is Noah from the first books little sister and Sophia’s best friend. Maverick is Sophia’s brother and Noah’s best friend. Bell has been in love with Mav forever and he is just figuring out that he’s been in love with her. He has always been over protective of her. She is a videographer for him and runs his socials for his business. Which she gets jealous of all the girls who love him. And he has been jealous of other guys showing her attention. He is very cautious with how he wants all of it to play out since Noah and Emma’s wedding is coming up and they are best friends. But he can’t fight it any longer and he knows Bell cant either.
January 21, 2024
If you’re looking for a book about a brother’s best friend, then I highly recommend this book to you!
Oh my stars what a phenomenal book. I expected it to be good, but it was better than I could imagine. There were so many different emotions in this book that could be felt from so deep within. You could feel the deep desire, the want, the longing, all of the in between! This book was so well written! I love being able to read a book and feel connected so deeply with the characters.
The romance is outstanding. The right amount of sweet with the right amount of spice. I would have loved for the ending to be a little more extensive, but I have a feeling we’ll get that in the beginning of the next book.
5⭐️
4.5🌶️
Oh my stars what a phenomenal book. I expected it to be good, but it was better than I could imagine. There were so many different emotions in this book that could be felt from so deep within. You could feel the deep desire, the want, the longing, all of the in between! This book was so well written! I love being able to read a book and feel connected so deeply with the characters.
The romance is outstanding. The right amount of sweet with the right amount of spice. I would have loved for the ending to be a little more extensive, but I have a feeling we’ll get that in the beginning of the next book.
5⭐️
4.5🌶️
May 6, 2024
Oh my GOSH! The banter, the back and forth, the bump ins, all of it was the BEST! Maverick and Bella are my soul people. I thought Noah was amazing in Connected by Souls, but now there’s Maverick who wants to be his best self for that one special girl.
He does need bopped in the head for being blind and a butthead sometimes, but he’s a total Book Husband too. The passion, love, and adoration these two have for one another, seeing them grow together, and how accepting their families are is something so magical. I’m all for it, need it all.
Sophia definitely knows what she’s doing when writing these men! Her books keep me coming back, and this series is turning into a top favorite for me. I’m so excited for the next one!
He does need bopped in the head for being blind and a butthead sometimes, but he’s a total Book Husband too. The passion, love, and adoration these two have for one another, seeing them grow together, and how accepting their families are is something so magical. I’m all for it, need it all.
Sophia definitely knows what she’s doing when writing these men! Her books keep me coming back, and this series is turning into a top favorite for me. I’m so excited for the next one!
January 15, 2024
Wow! I’m sitting here still crying writing this! I always had in my head that the first book in the series is always the best one. Oh how much I love Emma and Noah. But…. I can honestly say I love Bella and Maverick just as much! This never happens to me and I mean never. Their story is so beautiful and sooo beautifully written that it will take your breath away. If you haven’t started this series I highly suggest you to. This is a true experience you don’t want to miss out on! There is so much I want to say, but I won’t. I don’t like spoiling it for other’s. I can say I really want Sophia’s book now. If it’s anything like this one and the first one, I’ll have my tissues ready!
January 14, 2024
*Honest ARC review*
Mav and Bell exceeded expectations for me. I knew Sophia was going to give me yet another love story for the ages but this one just ❤️.
We all know I love Noah but Mav is right next to him here. These two stole my heart and I’m not mad about it at all. From kissing in the rain, to gazebo stolen moments, to jet skis (iykyk), to a beautiful HEA. Every romance reader out there should experience this book. It’s one that we all wait for, finding that person (book) that makes you feel whole ❤️.
The Connected series will hold a place in my heart. Especially these characters as I just love them all so much ❤️.
Mav and Bell exceeded expectations for me. I knew Sophia was going to give me yet another love story for the ages but this one just ❤️.
We all know I love Noah but Mav is right next to him here. These two stole my heart and I’m not mad about it at all. From kissing in the rain, to gazebo stolen moments, to jet skis (iykyk), to a beautiful HEA. Every romance reader out there should experience this book. It’s one that we all wait for, finding that person (book) that makes you feel whole ❤️.
The Connected series will hold a place in my heart. Especially these characters as I just love them all so much ❤️.
January 21, 2024
I have been waiting for this book for a while now. So glad I finally got the chance to read it. From the beginning I was hoping for Mav and Bella to get together! This book will have you all up in your emotions. This was a love journey I absolutely adored! So many twists and turns, that it was impossible to not keep reading. And let me mention the sexual tension between the two 🥵. I also enjoyed that we got to see the characters from book 1 and they didn’t get left out, we got to continue to see their journeys on the side.
January 23, 2024
Okay so when I read the first book I thought Emma and Noah were going to be my favorite couple of this series, but Maverick and Bella might actually be more adorable which I didn’t think was possible. They work so well together and the love that they have for one another is so amazing. I would highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys sweet contemporary romance books. This book features the brother’s best friend trope and does not disappoint on the HEA. I’m really exited for book three in this series and would highly recommend books 1 and 2 to anyone who hasn’t read them yet.
January 23, 2024
From the moment I read the first book I was in love with this series, now this cemented that love! I knew they were meant to be! I’m glad they got their happy ending just like their best friend and brother! The way the author describes scenes just makes it all feel so real and spicy!!! I loved the chemistry that’s always been there between the fmc and Mmc, their love story was written in the stars! I’m definitely a fan girl of these two books!!! If you’re into the cute, spicy and fated romance stories this is one for you!!!
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July 28, 2024
Mav & Bella's story is absolutely beautiful, yes at first you want to like do the "Gibson smack" on Maverick at points, but the moment he let his walls down for her it was over! This story just pours out the love these two have for one another, you can feel😍 The man Maverick evolves into is like what all girls dream for! Bella's self confidence & energy & determination are empowering 💜 absolutely love love these books, all the small town romance you need with a cup full of spice! Cannot wait to read Sophia's story!
January 19, 2025
This is book two called Connected by Stars of the Connected Series by Sophia Bell. In this amazing book the two main characters are so amazing and made for each other so much.
When I first read this book, I just loved them both from the start. With how much they are different from each other, but somehow make it work so perfectly together.
I recommend this book to my family and friends and anyone who loves a sweet romance but with a twist to them.
Sophia Bell is an amazing person, writer and author. Go follow on here, Instagram @sophiabelleauthor.
When I first read this book, I just loved them both from the start. With how much they are different from each other, but somehow make it work so perfectly together.
I recommend this book to my family and friends and anyone who loves a sweet romance but with a twist to them.
Sophia Bell is an amazing person, writer and author. Go follow on here, Instagram @sophiabelleauthor.
January 15, 2024
I was in love with Connected by Souls, so I knew reading Connected by Stars I would love just as much. It is a small town romance. Brothers best friend. The banter between Mavrick and Bella is the best. You can feel the romance that's there before they realize. There is I scene in the rain that played out in my mind like a movie. This book is beautiful yet spicy. There romance is connected by stars.
January 17, 2024
I absolutely loved this book!! Mav and Bell's love story evolving with ever word that I read. I laughed, I cried, I was heartbroken, literally every emotion possible I felt it!! Slow Burn, but when you got there. It was so incredibly worth it!! I love this series so far! And the author is an absolute delight herself!! I loved how she incorporated her name into the books with the characters 🖤. Was that on purpose, Sophia? Bravo!!!
January 22, 2024
I’m not even going to lie, this book initially stressed me in the beginning cause I was like STAND UP GIRLLLLLLLLL??!! However I just got more and more obsessed with them and their love! I adored the first book as well (still my favorite of the two) but this was a great read. I love that there wasn’t a big issue with telling everyone about them.
4/5 stars
Thank you Sophia Belle for the free ARC!
4/5 stars
Thank you Sophia Belle for the free ARC!
January 24, 2024
Loved This Story
I don’t have enough words on how this book made me feel. It had all the feels. I felt as the reader, that I was on a roller coaster of emotions. In a good way. This book was so beautifully written. I love this authors style of storytelling. I definitely felt connected to the characters. Maverick and Bella are definitely two characters in a book that will stay with me, the reader for a long time.
I don’t have enough words on how this book made me feel. It had all the feels. I felt as the reader, that I was on a roller coaster of emotions. In a good way. This book was so beautifully written. I love this authors style of storytelling. I definitely felt connected to the characters. Maverick and Bella are definitely two characters in a book that will stay with me, the reader for a long time.
March 29, 2024
Ok so this is the 2nd book in the series and I was worried that it would be a repeat since it is an interconnected series…….Was I WRONG ! Sophia killed it this is a totally different storyline with totally different plot the only thing they have in common is happy ever after which let’s be honest that is why we read them.
The only thing is now I don’t know which couple I like more.
This is a friends to lovers slow burn but when the burn hits it is exceptional.
This is a must read
The only thing is now I don’t know which couple I like more.
This is a friends to lovers slow burn but when the burn hits it is exceptional.
This is a must read
April 19, 2024
Maverick and Bella's story is the trope I didn't know I needed in my life. I'm usually an enemies to lovers girl however, the bestfriend's brother/sister scenario has put me in a chokehold. I really enjoyed Mav's particular style of language during the spicy scenes as well as his recklessness regarding PDA (The restaurant *wink*). Not overly hallmark but the perfect amount of cute! I also loved the fact that it didn't have the typical third act breakup that most romances have.
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