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Meant for Gabriel
From Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon Bestselling Author Natasha Madison comes new a small town, single dad, surprise baby romance.
When a hockey princess takes a trip to the south and two pink lines change everything!
Zara
The day I picked out my wedding dress was the day I found out my fiancé was cheating on me.
After that, I needed an escape.
A distraction to take my mind off what a mess my life was.
It was supposed to be a one-night thing.
Then it turned into more.
We knew going in that it was for two weeks.
Then, two pink lines changed everything.
Gabriel
I thought I had the perfect life.
I had an amazing son, and I was running the family bar.
But all that changed the day she walked in.
She was gorgeous and funny all wrapped into one.
It was temporary, we both knew that.
She's a city girl. I'm a cowboy.
But I fell in love with her and let her go all at the same time.
Now she's back and pregnant with my baby.
It's time to show her she was meant for me.
When a hockey princess takes a trip to the south and two pink lines change everything!
Zara
The day I picked out my wedding dress was the day I found out my fiancé was cheating on me.
After that, I needed an escape.
A distraction to take my mind off what a mess my life was.
It was supposed to be a one-night thing.
Then it turned into more.
We knew going in that it was for two weeks.
Then, two pink lines changed everything.
Gabriel
I thought I had the perfect life.
I had an amazing son, and I was running the family bar.
But all that changed the day she walked in.
She was gorgeous and funny all wrapped into one.
It was temporary, we both knew that.
She's a city girl. I'm a cowboy.
But I fell in love with her and let her go all at the same time.
Now she's back and pregnant with my baby.
It's time to show her she was meant for me.
399 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 6, 2024
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Natasha Madison
89 books8,407 followersWhen Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author's nose isn't buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she's in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It's a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn't listen to her...
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September 6, 2024Sometimes I just need an insanely unrealistic book. Not man is this great but a girl can dream!
September 7, 2024
I don’t have words for how bad this was. How lacking. How little depth everything had. There was NO DEVELOPMENT in this book. I literally thought i missed a few chapters..or maybe half the book because half the book i was like how did we get here?? ARE AUTHORS JUST TOO LAZY to write the actual development of the relationship so they just make the characters act like a couple from like their second scene together? Can’t even call this a romance book, there was no romance just lust at first sight, and apparently him loving her and being obsessed with her? Did we get any actual explanation why he loved her why he was ready to do anything after meeting her once? Of course not, BUT THAT’S THIS WHOLE BOOK. THE AUTHOR JUST THROWING IDEAS AND THINGS THAT HAPPEN IN ROMANCE BOOKS WITHOUT BACKING THEM UP with actual actions and CONVERSATIONS!! How did they know they loved each other? They didn’t, they just woke up in some random chapter and decided they do.
The only cute thing in the book is their date. I liked that..and that’s about where that list ends.
The only cute thing in the book is their date. I liked that..and that’s about where that list ends.
September 2, 2024
4.5 ✨️ SAVE A HORSE AND RIDE A COWBOY!
Gabriel can call me sweetheart any day of the week! I totally binged this book within 24ish hours. Super easy read and absolutely loved all of her friends/family being there for her! Also, the spice was SPICING 🔥
Gabriel can call me sweetheart any day of the week! I totally binged this book within 24ish hours. Super easy read and absolutely loved all of her friends/family being there for her! Also, the spice was SPICING 🔥
brotha-eww
September 9, 2024DNF 34% — chapter [13/35]
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I really wanted to read something with what the vibes of this book promised but boi do I feel the regret of knowing about this from booktok.
I should have known from the beginning where there was a list long worth all of my grudges od the prev books with all the main characters and their family ties, wtf basically 70% of what I've read was random family people making an appearance <<*this is not a standalone*>> bless my ignorant self for thinking to overlook what I thought was a sporadic mention of random people giving this was book #4 in a series (there's mention of other series also)
BUT, that's on me, I'm taking all the blame.
But also let's not overlook the main issues here that gave me the ick.
- the FMC decide the night that she arrives to town to "YOLO at life" she goes to a bar and drink 3 (maybe 4) Jim or Jack, if she's not drunk she's at least a little tipsy, she stumbles a little and our MMC, like the knight in shining armor he is, offer to drive her home.
He goes get the keys to his office but he ask her how drunk she is and this is the conversation they have before making out:
he's gentlemen enough not to let her drive home alone but he didn't even blink at this "opportunity" to bang her when she was evidently UTI spare me pls 🙅🏻♀️🙅🏻♀️🙅🏻♀️
- she made a fuss *not* telling her parents&close family her fiancé cheated on her for 3 years and possibly is a father of 2 but she had no qualms spilling the beans right in front of her breakfast after a rump in the sheets lmao ok?!
The first thing he ask is *but did you give it to him??* FIRST OF ALL—
anyway, I don't like how it's written and the family involved are all a bunch of judgy-nosey people, I hate this "trope".
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I really wanted to read something with what the vibes of this book promised but boi do I feel the regret of knowing about this from booktok.
I should have known from the beginning where there was a list long worth all of my grudges od the prev books with all the main characters and their family ties, wtf basically 70% of what I've read was random family people making an appearance <<*this is not a standalone*>> bless my ignorant self for thinking to overlook what I thought was a sporadic mention of random people giving this was book #4 in a series (there's mention of other series also)
BUT, that's on me, I'm taking all the blame.
But also let's not overlook the main issues here that gave me the ick.
- the FMC decide the night that she arrives to town to "YOLO at life" she goes to a bar and drink 3 (maybe 4) Jim or Jack, if she's not drunk she's at least a little tipsy, she stumbles a little and our MMC, like the knight in shining armor he is, offer to drive her home.
He goes get the keys to his office but he ask her how drunk she is and this is the conversation they have before making out:
“On a scale of one to ten—” he says,❌no drunk sex pls no no❌
“Ten,” I answer, not knowing what the rest of the question is.
“How drunk are you?” The question makes me laugh.
“Oh.” I shake my head. “Two. Maybe three. Definitely not a four.”
“What did you think I was going to ask you?” His hands come up to hold my hips,
“I thought you were going to ask me on a scale of one to ten, how much do you want me to kiss you right now?”
“And you answered ten, Zara?”
“I did, Gabriel.”
“Well, then,” he says, and his hands fly from my hips to my face right before his lips crash onto mine.
he's gentlemen enough not to let her drive home alone but he didn't even blink at this "opportunity" to bang her when she was evidently UTI spare me pls 🙅🏻♀️🙅🏻♀️🙅🏻♀️
- she made a fuss *not* telling her parents&close family her fiancé cheated on her for 3 years and possibly is a father of 2 but she had no qualms spilling the beans right in front of her breakfast after a rump in the sheets lmao ok?!
The first thing he ask is *but did you give it to him??* FIRST OF ALL—
“He cheated on you?” he asks again,I honestly don't know how to comment this exchange.
“Why do you keep asking me that?”
He shakes his head as if he’s trying to get the whole picture. “Did you give him sex?”
“Wow,” I snap, “I tell you that he cheated on me, and the first thing you ask is ‘did you give him sex’?”
He holds up his hand to stop me from ranting. “That isn’t what I meant. Obviously, him cheating on you is a dick move.”
He brings the cup to his mouth and takes a sip. “Sweetheart, was it anything like the sex we had?”
“I don’t know.” I look at him. It’s not like I got more moves in my bag. It’s pretty much the same thing, right?
anyway, I don't like how it's written and the family involved are all a bunch of judgy-nosey people, I hate this "trope".
September 9, 2024
After reading reviews of this book I realized I might be crazy because I DISAGREE HEAVILY.
This book has the best premise and I was so excited but what a big disappointment.
First of ALL who are all these people????? Like this is NOT an interconnected standalone, don’t let the author lie to you. You will spend 30% of this book trying to figured out who are all these side characters and why are they somehow all related or know each other..
(I have read only one other book by the author and I actually LOVED it, this was not a problem with that one even though it is in the same universe)
Second of all… the continuous miscommunication.. over & over & over again. 🙄🙄🙄🙄
Third.. in the blurb she is supposed to be an hockey princess but why even bring it up in the blurb when hockey is mentioned twice in the whole book and it has NOTHING to do with me FMC..
Just don’t. Don’t read it. (Unless you plan to read the other 20 books in this universe before)
This book has the best premise and I was so excited but what a big disappointment.
First of ALL who are all these people????? Like this is NOT an interconnected standalone, don’t let the author lie to you. You will spend 30% of this book trying to figured out who are all these side characters and why are they somehow all related or know each other..
(I have read only one other book by the author and I actually LOVED it, this was not a problem with that one even though it is in the same universe)
Second of all… the continuous miscommunication.. over & over & over again. 🙄🙄🙄🙄
Third.. in the blurb she is supposed to be an hockey princess but why even bring it up in the blurb when hockey is mentioned twice in the whole book and it has NOTHING to do with me FMC..
Just don’t. Don’t read it. (Unless you plan to read the other 20 books in this universe before)
September 6, 2024
Meant for Gabriel is a small town, accidental pregnancy, single dad, opposites attract (city girl x cowboy hero) romance!
Zara finds out at the beginning of the story that her fiancé is cheating on her, and has been for years! She needs to get her mind off things and takes a little trip where she meets Gabriel working at a bar. It was supposed to be just a one night hookup but it turns into so much more!
This was a lot of fun, very spicy, very family centric for the characters, I love how many side characters make appearances in here — so many of this author’s series connect so it’s so much fun seeing all the generations of characters! He’s a single dad and I loved how all-in he is with her! The audios for this series has just been an easy, bingeable time.
I received an ALC from the author, all thoughts in this review are my own!
Zara finds out at the beginning of the story that her fiancé is cheating on her, and has been for years! She needs to get her mind off things and takes a little trip where she meets Gabriel working at a bar. It was supposed to be just a one night hookup but it turns into so much more!
This was a lot of fun, very spicy, very family centric for the characters, I love how many side characters make appearances in here — so many of this author’s series connect so it’s so much fun seeing all the generations of characters! He’s a single dad and I loved how all-in he is with her! The audios for this series has just been an easy, bingeable time.
I received an ALC from the author, all thoughts in this review are my own!
September 7, 2024
4.5 stars
Zara and her Cowboy
An easy escape read, as Ms. Madisons two worlds collide again, the city girl and cowboy take us on a ride. Two large families, many generations make up this story, while Zara and Gabriel’s story unfolds. The banter and chemistry are on point! This book is one of my favorites in the series.
Zara and her cousins pull me in, while Gabriel does everything right to make sure Zara will be his, keeps me reading. Be sure to read the epilogue as we are teased with what is to come!
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review
Zara and her Cowboy
An easy escape read, as Ms. Madisons two worlds collide again, the city girl and cowboy take us on a ride. Two large families, many generations make up this story, while Zara and Gabriel’s story unfolds. The banter and chemistry are on point! This book is one of my favorites in the series.
Zara and her cousins pull me in, while Gabriel does everything right to make sure Zara will be his, keeps me reading. Be sure to read the epilogue as we are teased with what is to come!
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review
September 6, 2024
Just when I thought Meant for Love by Natasha Madison would be my favorite in the series, Meant for Gabriel was like,'Hold my beer' 🤪. I can proudly state I love this cowboy era I've found myself in! Gabriel McIntyre was *chef's kiss* delicious 🤌🏼.
Zara has been through it, y'all. She calls off her wedding due to catching her fiancé cheating. After the ordeal, she needs a place of refuge to recharge. So, she heads down south, thanks to her sister-in-law, Sofia. Her first night in town, she goes out to one of the local bars where she meets the handsome bartender, Gabriel.
Zara escapes like a thief in the night the next morning, thinking she's had the best one night stand. Soon enough, they run into each other again, and a steamy affair ensues. These two had such amazing chemistry, and they connected so well. When Zara returns back home to the city, she finds a surprise as well!
I found myself falling instantly in love with Zara and Gabriel!! Their relationship was special and also had it's sweet moments. They both had such wonderful support from their families. I loved all the characters, and I can't wait to see what Natasha has in store next!
*EDIT IS MINE PHOTOS ARE NOT 🚫.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author through The Author's Agency. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*
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TROPES
🐎 Small town romance
🩷 Accidental pregnancy
🐎 City girl/cowboy
🩷 Vacation fling
🐎 Single dad
🩷 Opposites attract
🐎 Different worlds
September 6, 2024
I love Natasha Madison’s books for the emotional plots and character depth and while this gave a little of that in the beginning, it just didn’t live up to the expectations I have with her books.
It was VERY insta-love. Besides their initial attraction and connection, there was not much to convince me these two were meant to be.
Throw in an accidental pregnancy that is done as a point of conflict towards the end of the book, and it just made it even less believable.
I love a dirty talking cowboy, but that’s about the only memorable quality of this book. It was very average and forgettable.
It was VERY insta-love. Besides their initial attraction and connection, there was not much to convince me these two were meant to be.
Throw in an accidental pregnancy that is done as a point of conflict towards the end of the book, and it just made it even less believable.
I love a dirty talking cowboy, but that’s about the only memorable quality of this book. It was very average and forgettable.
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September 30, 2024DNF
Too many pages about friends and family. Too many details about shopping for a wedding gift dress and the venue etc. then the h walks in on her fiancé in screwing his co worker in their bed at their house. He’s been doing this for 3 years. Could have been a lot of angst but this isn’t the H so I needed more grovel by the ex or less…
Too many pages about friends and family. Too many details about shopping for a wedding gift dress and the venue etc. then the h walks in on her fiancé in screwing his co worker in their bed at their house. He’s been doing this for 3 years. Could have been a lot of angst but this isn’t the H so I needed more grovel by the ex or less…
September 14, 2024
5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Another amazing book by Natasha .. & I will never get over this series!
So this one takes us out of the hockey player scene and brings you a MMC bar owner/cowboy. Yup, I said what I said. Don't get me wrong I love a hockey player ... but oh boy, I love me some gabriel.
The sexual chemistry between these two main characters are 🔥 and I loved all of the tension.
Nothing better than a one night stand that turns into something more. This one definitely didn't disappoint.
I also really like the accidental pregnancy trope and this one was done so well!
You get:
• Dual POV
• Spicy
• One Night Stand
• Broken Engagement
• Single Dad
• Cowboy/Bar Owner MMC
• Accidental Pregnancy
Yes! Go pick up this series now! Available on KU, ebook, paperback, and audiobook.
Another amazing book by Natasha .. & I will never get over this series!
So this one takes us out of the hockey player scene and brings you a MMC bar owner/cowboy. Yup, I said what I said. Don't get me wrong I love a hockey player ... but oh boy, I love me some gabriel.
The sexual chemistry between these two main characters are 🔥 and I loved all of the tension.
Nothing better than a one night stand that turns into something more. This one definitely didn't disappoint.
I also really like the accidental pregnancy trope and this one was done so well!
You get:
• Dual POV
• Spicy
• One Night Stand
• Broken Engagement
• Single Dad
• Cowboy/Bar Owner MMC
• Accidental Pregnancy
Yes! Go pick up this series now! Available on KU, ebook, paperback, and audiobook.
June 18, 2025
And again, I loved Gabriel and Zara's story. These two were just fire from the minute they met each other.
I will say I was a tad bit disappointed in how Viktor responded when Zara let him know her news. I didn't expect that at all. But I loved how Gabriel's parents reacted. I've always loved Ethan and Emily so I didn't expect anything less.
I don't know what it is about these books, but I just can't get enough of them.
I will say I was a tad bit disappointed in how Viktor responded when Zara let him know her news. I didn't expect that at all. But I loved how Gabriel's parents reacted. I've always loved Ethan and Emily so I didn't expect anything less.
I don't know what it is about these books, but I just can't get enough of them.
September 8, 2024
3.5⭐️
Overall I enjoyed it but felt it could have been much shorter.
Overall I enjoyed it but felt it could have been much shorter.
September 16, 2024
This was a mess. I saw 4 and 5 star reviews, and thought it was worth a read. What I should've done is keep scrolling until I find a review with less praise for the book and more comments about how it really was.
Right from the start, I knew I won't like this book as much as I should to call it a good read. It's not. The first - and part of the second - chapter, when FMC is picking out a wedding dress, the reader is bombarded with secondary characters. Enough of them to fog one's mind and forget what you ate for breakfast. All of them female - apparently no male needed or wanted at the bridal shop - and all happily committed. Not only that, some names are similar enough to confuse more. What was the FMC's name again? I get that this is the fourth book in the series but I was still under the impression that this is a romance story about only two people. There should not be so many appearances of previous characters, I could barely follow Zara's thinking, what with so many friends and cousins and sister-in-laws around, talking about sex.
Which brings me to a situation following Zara calling the wedding off. Her fiance cheated, she caught him mid-act and revealed all to her giant group of girlfriends who proceeded to tell her how many times they each have sex with their partners. It was weird enough of Zara to ask her former fiance how many times a week he screwed the other woman but I can excuse it because different questions arise in different people during those kinds of traumatic experiences. And catching your fiance inside a different woman in a bed you share is trauma all right. But how is it comforting to have your friends gloat about their sex lives when you're clearly hurt?
"Like, did I not give him enough sex?” I ask the room.
“We have sex every single day,” Gabriella gloats.
“Stab me in the eye with that chopstick,” Ryleigh snarks, “but also twice a day.”
[...]
“We have sex all the time,” Sofia shares. “It’s not natural, and I blame it on him being an athlete with that stamina.”
Hwaa? Zara's stupid "should I blame myself?" question should've been immediately followed by no's and nay's, and cursing the cheater to the hottest hell.
Next, the dirty talk. Once Zara got with Gabriel... Well, the details we got the next day when she sobers up because yes, she wasn't sober when they fucked. They meet at his bar, she chugs several drinks - either bourbon or whiskey, depending on whether he served the Jim or Jack he offered - she assumes there's Uber and finds out there's not, he drives her home and they kiss. The next chapter she remembers the banging, and it's about a week before they accidentally see each other again which results in a second bout of sex. Now, my problem with the dirty talk is that there's a lot of it. Like, Gabriel, the main dirty talker, says something dirty every other descriptive sentence. I could not focus, I could not get into it because he was blabbing and it wasn't even that sexy. It does not turn me on, reading about him wanting to bite into a peach when he's thrusting into her, even if the peach is a euphemism and its juice a comparison to her... juices.
Another issue of mine when the chapters. Mainly, how one chapter ended and the next began in the same moment. Two, three chapters would go that way. The previous ended on a reaction to a sentence and the next repeated that sentence from a different POV. It's definitely a way to write 3/4 of a book that takes time over just a few weeks. She's engaged, she's not, she meets a new guy, they sex it up, they part ways, she's pregnant, he comes to her, they're in love... Blah. I like when chapters actually end and are not a continuation of the previous moment. That way I don't roll my eyes when a hero claims the woman he knows not even two weeks is the love of his life.
I won't expand on other issues this book has but mention two more. One, she made up a lie to her parents about why she called the wedding off. There was absolutely no reason not to tell them the truth, they were loving and supporting of her. Instead, she took the blame on herself, that she felt suffocated and wanted out. It made the heroine and the whole book seem stupid. Two, why the mention of being a hockey princess in the blurb? Hockey is mentioned barely at all in the book. And not even about Zara but her brother because he plays the sport. Calling her a hockey princess made it seem like the sport or she in it were to play a bigger part in the book. Misleading.
I'm definitely not a part of the author's fan club. Maybe I'll give her books a second chance, though not this series because I strongly suspect it's written the same as this one and I learn from my mistakes.
Right from the start, I knew I won't like this book as much as I should to call it a good read. It's not. The first - and part of the second - chapter, when FMC is picking out a wedding dress, the reader is bombarded with secondary characters. Enough of them to fog one's mind and forget what you ate for breakfast. All of them female - apparently no male needed or wanted at the bridal shop - and all happily committed. Not only that, some names are similar enough to confuse more. What was the FMC's name again? I get that this is the fourth book in the series but I was still under the impression that this is a romance story about only two people. There should not be so many appearances of previous characters, I could barely follow Zara's thinking, what with so many friends and cousins and sister-in-laws around, talking about sex.
Which brings me to a situation following Zara calling the wedding off. Her fiance cheated, she caught him mid-act and revealed all to her giant group of girlfriends who proceeded to tell her how many times they each have sex with their partners. It was weird enough of Zara to ask her former fiance how many times a week he screwed the other woman but I can excuse it because different questions arise in different people during those kinds of traumatic experiences. And catching your fiance inside a different woman in a bed you share is trauma all right. But how is it comforting to have your friends gloat about their sex lives when you're clearly hurt?
"Like, did I not give him enough sex?” I ask the room.
“We have sex every single day,” Gabriella gloats.
“Stab me in the eye with that chopstick,” Ryleigh snarks, “but also twice a day.”
[...]
“We have sex all the time,” Sofia shares. “It’s not natural, and I blame it on him being an athlete with that stamina.”
Hwaa? Zara's stupid "should I blame myself?" question should've been immediately followed by no's and nay's, and cursing the cheater to the hottest hell.
Next, the dirty talk. Once Zara got with Gabriel... Well, the details we got the next day when she sobers up because yes, she wasn't sober when they fucked. They meet at his bar, she chugs several drinks - either bourbon or whiskey, depending on whether he served the Jim or Jack he offered - she assumes there's Uber and finds out there's not, he drives her home and they kiss. The next chapter she remembers the banging, and it's about a week before they accidentally see each other again which results in a second bout of sex. Now, my problem with the dirty talk is that there's a lot of it. Like, Gabriel, the main dirty talker, says something dirty every other descriptive sentence. I could not focus, I could not get into it because he was blabbing and it wasn't even that sexy. It does not turn me on, reading about him wanting to bite into a peach when he's thrusting into her, even if the peach is a euphemism and its juice a comparison to her... juices.
Another issue of mine when the chapters. Mainly, how one chapter ended and the next began in the same moment. Two, three chapters would go that way. The previous ended on a reaction to a sentence and the next repeated that sentence from a different POV. It's definitely a way to write 3/4 of a book that takes time over just a few weeks. She's engaged, she's not, she meets a new guy, they sex it up, they part ways, she's pregnant, he comes to her, they're in love... Blah. I like when chapters actually end and are not a continuation of the previous moment. That way I don't roll my eyes when a hero claims the woman he knows not even two weeks is the love of his life.
I won't expand on other issues this book has but mention two more. One, she made up a lie to her parents about why she called the wedding off. There was absolutely no reason not to tell them the truth, they were loving and supporting of her. Instead, she took the blame on herself, that she felt suffocated and wanted out. It made the heroine and the whole book seem stupid. Two, why the mention of being a hockey princess in the blurb? Hockey is mentioned barely at all in the book. And not even about Zara but her brother because he plays the sport. Calling her a hockey princess made it seem like the sport or she in it were to play a bigger part in the book. Misleading.
I'm definitely not a part of the author's fan club. Maybe I'll give her books a second chance, though not this series because I strongly suspect it's written the same as this one and I learn from my mistakes.
September 1, 2024
Meant For Gabriel was another amazing novel from Natasha Madison. I was excited to once again see her hockey and southern worlds merge together in this single dad, surprise pregnancy romance!
Zara and Gabriel were seriously fire! Gabriel was the perfect southern gentleman, but between the sheets, he had such a dirty mouth! The story was really fast paced, but it worked for this couple. Despite their intense chemistry, they also shared more profound, emotional scenes too.
As always, I loved how both families were so involved. They're kind of over-the-top at times, but I love them that way! So much fun with all these characters.
The only downside to this book was the blurb that kind of revealed too much of the storyline. I felt that reading the blurb gave away all the intrigue. The pregnancy part happened so late in the book, I felt the blurb was too spoilerish. It didn't really diminish my love for this story, but I would have prefered to enter in blind.
Meant For Gabriel was a great mix of spicy and adorable! Definitely worth the read! I can never get enough of Natasha Madison's books.
** ARC received from The Author Agency in exchange for an honest review **
Zara and Gabriel were seriously fire! Gabriel was the perfect southern gentleman, but between the sheets, he had such a dirty mouth! The story was really fast paced, but it worked for this couple. Despite their intense chemistry, they also shared more profound, emotional scenes too.
As always, I loved how both families were so involved. They're kind of over-the-top at times, but I love them that way! So much fun with all these characters.
The only downside to this book was the blurb that kind of revealed too much of the storyline. I felt that reading the blurb gave away all the intrigue. The pregnancy part happened so late in the book, I felt the blurb was too spoilerish. It didn't really diminish my love for this story, but I would have prefered to enter in blind.
Meant For Gabriel was a great mix of spicy and adorable! Definitely worth the read! I can never get enough of Natasha Madison's books.
** ARC received from The Author Agency in exchange for an honest review **
September 9, 2024
Meant for Gabriel was a whirlwind romance between the classic city girl and country boy. In the case both MCs are adults with careers. What starts as a spontaneous fling/one night stand turns into more when their attraction burns hotter than either expected.
I personally loved the way Gabriel laid it all out that he couldn't stop thinking about Zara and pursued her without any back and forth, will he/won't he drama. You can tell that he wanted Zara from the very beginning and how he sets out to woo her into choosing him and him family. It's nice when the Hero knows what he wants and isn't afraid to show not only the heroine but the world, how special she is.
Zara was a stubborn heroine with a very tight knit family. I love the closeness and the comfortable humor and affection they show each other. Some might find them a little overbearing, definitely overwhelming but I thought it was nice that she had a whole tribe of people who supported her no matter what. There are a lot, A LOT of secondary/supportive characters so if you haven't followed this series, be warned! You might get a tad confused, lol!
To Zara was conflicted would be an understatement. She's running from a sudden and pretty traumatic broken engagement than falling head over heels for a country boy in a matter of days and trying to decide if she's ready to risk her heart and her trust in someone else. Everything coming to a head when they find out she's pregnant. It's a lot for a girl to take in so I didn't take to heart the last 18% of the stories where adults forget how to communicate and temper tantrums are thrown. It all ends well :)
This romance ends on a HEA with a comedic twist that just highlights how crazy but also beautifully connected this big extended family is.
100% safe, no cheating or OW/OM drama (see triggers below!)
Spicy spice! Indecisive MCs but great chemistry, healthy communication, with awesome & supportive family/friends 🩷
Definitely would recommend. Can be read as a stand alone but has a lot of past characters that can get a little overwhelming to keep straight 😅
SAFETY INFO:
I personally loved the way Gabriel laid it all out that he couldn't stop thinking about Zara and pursued her without any back and forth, will he/won't he drama. You can tell that he wanted Zara from the very beginning and how he sets out to woo her into choosing him and him family. It's nice when the Hero knows what he wants and isn't afraid to show not only the heroine but the world, how special she is.
Zara was a stubborn heroine with a very tight knit family. I love the closeness and the comfortable humor and affection they show each other. Some might find them a little overbearing, definitely overwhelming but I thought it was nice that she had a whole tribe of people who supported her no matter what. There are a lot, A LOT of secondary/supportive characters so if you haven't followed this series, be warned! You might get a tad confused, lol!
To Zara was conflicted would be an understatement. She's running from a sudden and pretty traumatic broken engagement than falling head over heels for a country boy in a matter of days and trying to decide if she's ready to risk her heart and her trust in someone else. Everything coming to a head when they find out she's pregnant. It's a lot for a girl to take in so I didn't take to heart the last 18% of the stories where adults forget how to communicate and temper tantrums are thrown. It all ends well :)
This romance ends on a HEA with a comedic twist that just highlights how crazy but also beautifully connected this big extended family is.
100% safe, no cheating or OW/OM drama (see triggers below!)
Spicy spice! Indecisive MCs but great chemistry, healthy communication, with awesome & supportive family/friends 🩷
Definitely would recommend. Can be read as a stand alone but has a lot of past characters that can get a little overwhelming to keep straight 😅
SAFETY INFO:
January 10, 2026
Update:2.5 starsThis is a book in a spin off series of 2 previous series, which in turn are spinoffs of an original series that I enjoyed by this author.
reread 5-19-25
And I continue to have a "click &read" trigger because these spinoffs are about offspring of a small-town, famous hockey couple (Cooper Stone & his Parker), and families that I adore and want to rekindle the same feelings of gushiness that I had with their parents and their parents' parents.
However, some spinoffs/sequels don't hit right or they just rest on the laurels of the Originals, to the point that the reader only enjoys cameos and updates of the previous characters.
This is not to say the main couple, Gabriel McIntyre (cowboy from a prominent Southern family) and Zara Petrov (princess and daughter of a family that is a hockey empire), weren't hot in the sheets. They were! They have what can't be called "a one night stand" because nothing stays secret and Zara is on the rebound and a two[week getaway in Gabriel's home town, living temporarily in Gabriel's cousin's home, on Gabriel's family land.
But, that's all, because once shit got real, they had no complexity, development, or high stakes [not enough for the reader to be engrossed], besides a forced conflict, a surprise ****, and a bit of back and forth travel due to long distance relationship. All too much, but too little. ***contains a great epilogue, though!
September 6, 2024
• 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗱
• 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹/𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝘆
• 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆
• 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹
• 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀
• 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗠𝗖
• 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗠𝗖
“𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒔 𝒂 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒂𝒔𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓, 𝑪𝒐𝒘𝒃𝒐𝒚.”
As someone who LOVES Natasha Madison, I can't believe it's taken me this long to pick up a book from this series! Man, have I been missing out! This book was incredible! I devoured it in one day! I couldn't put it down! I feel so in love with both of these characters!
"���𝑶𝑳𝑶 𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆"
Zara and her sassy attitude had me cracking up! She was such a strong FMC after everything she went through. I just loved her! She kept Gabriel on his toes! And it didn't matter how sassy she got with him he would just roll with it! Or how hard she tried to push him away, he would just pull harder. His persistence was so swoony! I loved the balance of these two! They were both so playful and flirty.
“𝑵𝒐𝒘, 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒎𝒆, 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒂 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆.”
Gabriel was the perfect golden retriever MMC. Going into this book I had no clue he was a single dad. SWOON. I loved the way this man prioritized his family. And Natasha gave us ZERO OM drama with his ex! They had such a great system for their son, Colson. And I loved it!
"𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒎𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈."
I already have the other three books purchased on Audible! I can't wait to start this series from the beginning! Natasha always gives us the best large family interconnect series! I'm so glad I applied for the ARC this was definitely the push I needed!
September 8, 2024
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
In her latest novel, "Meant for Gabriel," Natasha Madison delights her fans with a lighthearted, steamy, and fast-paced romance. Set in a small town, featuring a hot single dad and an unexpected pregnancy, "Meant for Gabriel" will appeal to readers who enjoy contemporary romance.
Envision rushing home to share with your fiancé the news of finding the ideal wedding dress, only to discover him in bed with his co-worker. Naturally, calling off the wedding seems like the sensible choice. This is precisely what the protagonist, Zara, experiences. She not only cancels the wedding but also embarks on a short vacation to clear her mind and recover from her ex-fiancé's deception. However, she is unprepared for the encounter with Gabriel, the charming single father who turns her world upside down.
"Meant for Gabriel" delivered a delightful feel-good story centered on healing, self-discovery, and opening one's heart to the possibility of love again. Right from the beginning, it was clear that the book promised an engaging read. Gabriel and Zara's chemistry was undeniable. Their first encounter was enjoyable, and what Zara assumed would be a fleeting one-night stand evolved into much more. Gabriel was determined to win her heart, and he pulled out all the stops to prove her that she was meant for him.
Her efforts to deny her attraction to Gabriel were rather endearing. Yet, when the charming single father went all out, she couldn't help but fall for him completely. Their encounters were a blend of passion, tenderness, and sincerity.
While I enjoyed the couple's romance, their behavior in the final chapters frustrated me. The introduction of the miscommunication trope, a personal dislike of mine, was particularly irksome. The characters chose to endure unnecessary suffering instead of sharing their true feelings. This led me to question how long they would persist in their self-inflicted anguish. Fortunately, they ultimately resolved their issues, providing a satisfying conclusion.
The inclusion of both Zara's and Gabriel's families resulted in numerous laugh-out-loud moments; they truly are a riot. "Meant for Gabriel" proved to be a compelling read and a delightful new installment in the "Meant For" series.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
In her latest novel, "Meant for Gabriel," Natasha Madison delights her fans with a lighthearted, steamy, and fast-paced romance. Set in a small town, featuring a hot single dad and an unexpected pregnancy, "Meant for Gabriel" will appeal to readers who enjoy contemporary romance.
Envision rushing home to share with your fiancé the news of finding the ideal wedding dress, only to discover him in bed with his co-worker. Naturally, calling off the wedding seems like the sensible choice. This is precisely what the protagonist, Zara, experiences. She not only cancels the wedding but also embarks on a short vacation to clear her mind and recover from her ex-fiancé's deception. However, she is unprepared for the encounter with Gabriel, the charming single father who turns her world upside down.
"Meant for Gabriel" delivered a delightful feel-good story centered on healing, self-discovery, and opening one's heart to the possibility of love again. Right from the beginning, it was clear that the book promised an engaging read. Gabriel and Zara's chemistry was undeniable. Their first encounter was enjoyable, and what Zara assumed would be a fleeting one-night stand evolved into much more. Gabriel was determined to win her heart, and he pulled out all the stops to prove her that she was meant for him.
Her efforts to deny her attraction to Gabriel were rather endearing. Yet, when the charming single father went all out, she couldn't help but fall for him completely. Their encounters were a blend of passion, tenderness, and sincerity.
While I enjoyed the couple's romance, their behavior in the final chapters frustrated me. The introduction of the miscommunication trope, a personal dislike of mine, was particularly irksome. The characters chose to endure unnecessary suffering instead of sharing their true feelings. This led me to question how long they would persist in their self-inflicted anguish. Fortunately, they ultimately resolved their issues, providing a satisfying conclusion.
The inclusion of both Zara's and Gabriel's families resulted in numerous laugh-out-loud moments; they truly are a riot. "Meant for Gabriel" proved to be a compelling read and a delightful new installment in the "Meant For" series.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
September 5, 2024
A big thank you to Natasha Madison and The Author Agency for the gifted ALC in exchange for an honest review.
This is one of my favorites for this series! I love love love Zara and Gabriel’s love story and relationship. There was miscommunication trope a little in there, but I felt like it was necessary for their story so I’m not super mad at it. The narrators were great! Loved the dual POV. Again, I wish there was cross chapter narration, but it didn’t deter me with a full five star rating!
I was hooked from the very beginning. Zara’s ex fiancé was found cheating on her and it took off from there. Zara is a hoot! She is an emotional rollercoaster when she is pregnant and it made me giggle multiple times. It takes me back to when I was pregnant. I loved the reality of it all. Zara’s stubbornness and strength is perfect for her character.
Gabriel is an amazing single dad with all intentions to make Zara his world as well. I wanted him to just scream that he loved her and move Zara to be with him. They’re just so perfect for one another. Certain parts (I won’t give it away), made me smile super cheesy. The story just made my heart happy and warm.
Like you have heard me say before, Natasha is the queen of epilogues and this was no different. The ending was perfect and did leave on a cliffhanger…boo I want to know now! 😆
This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. 🩷
This is one of my favorites for this series! I love love love Zara and Gabriel’s love story and relationship. There was miscommunication trope a little in there, but I felt like it was necessary for their story so I’m not super mad at it. The narrators were great! Loved the dual POV. Again, I wish there was cross chapter narration, but it didn’t deter me with a full five star rating!
I was hooked from the very beginning. Zara’s ex fiancé was found cheating on her and it took off from there. Zara is a hoot! She is an emotional rollercoaster when she is pregnant and it made me giggle multiple times. It takes me back to when I was pregnant. I loved the reality of it all. Zara’s stubbornness and strength is perfect for her character.
Gabriel is an amazing single dad with all intentions to make Zara his world as well. I wanted him to just scream that he loved her and move Zara to be with him. They’re just so perfect for one another. Certain parts (I won’t give it away), made me smile super cheesy. The story just made my heart happy and warm.
Like you have heard me say before, Natasha is the queen of epilogues and this was no different. The ending was perfect and did leave on a cliffhanger…boo I want to know now! 😆
This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. 🩷
August 29, 2024
Whew, this one has moved up to my favorite of the series. “Meant for Gabriel” is a steamy, romantic and oh so swoony sizzling single dad romance that I devoured in one sitting.
On a day every bride remembers, Zara found the wedding dress for her upcoming wedding. But when she gets home to tell her fiance, she finds out he’s been cheating on her with his co-worker. Needing to get out of the city, she takes a trip to the south for some alone time. But when she meets the swoony bartender, Gabriel, out on her first night, there’s an instant chemistry between them. Gabriel is happy living the slower life, working his family bar, spending time on the ranch and raising his son. The two spend every moment they can when Zara is down south and when she returns to the city, two pink lines change everything.
I was hooked on Zara and Gabriel from the start and I loved their story so much. Zara has her whole family behind her and I love how close they are. I hate how her fiance treated her but she’s so strong dealing with him. And Gabriel had me swooning from the first moment at the bar. His confidence in all things oozes off pages and he’s the best Dad to his son. Their chemistry was sizzling from that moment and just got even hotter as the story went on. The steamy scenes were absolutely delicious and he’s got a good girl kink which was so hot. They had so many romantic moments and their relationship was so sweet. I loved the pace it all and the ending was perfect for them.
On a day every bride remembers, Zara found the wedding dress for her upcoming wedding. But when she gets home to tell her fiance, she finds out he’s been cheating on her with his co-worker. Needing to get out of the city, she takes a trip to the south for some alone time. But when she meets the swoony bartender, Gabriel, out on her first night, there’s an instant chemistry between them. Gabriel is happy living the slower life, working his family bar, spending time on the ranch and raising his son. The two spend every moment they can when Zara is down south and when she returns to the city, two pink lines change everything.
I was hooked on Zara and Gabriel from the start and I loved their story so much. Zara has her whole family behind her and I love how close they are. I hate how her fiance treated her but she’s so strong dealing with him. And Gabriel had me swooning from the first moment at the bar. His confidence in all things oozes off pages and he’s the best Dad to his son. Their chemistry was sizzling from that moment and just got even hotter as the story went on. The steamy scenes were absolutely delicious and he’s got a good girl kink which was so hot. They had so many romantic moments and their relationship was so sweet. I loved the pace it all and the ending was perfect for them.
September 15, 2024
Bueno, digamos que me gusto pero no tanto como los anteriores libros de esta serie. Si bien estaba intrigada ya que en el libro anterior nos dejaron con una escena que nos abría paso a este libro y digamos que fue bien pero no como lo esperaba. La relación de los protagonista fue rápida y linda, cuando se enteraron de que estaban esperando también fue lindo pero fue tanta la incomunicación que no me hizo disfrutarlo como quería.
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📌 I received an e-arc, and this is my honest opinion/review of it.
Well, let's say I liked it but not as much as the previous books in this series. Although I was intrigued because in the previous book they left us with a scene that opened the way to this book and let's say it went well but not as I expected. The relationship between the main characters was quick and cute, when they found out they were expecting it was also cute but there was so much lack of communication that I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted.
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📌 I received an e-arc, and this is my honest opinion/review of it.
Well, let's say I liked it but not as much as the previous books in this series. Although I was intrigued because in the previous book they left us with a scene that opened the way to this book and let's say it went well but not as I expected. The relationship between the main characters was quick and cute, when they found out they were expecting it was also cute but there was so much lack of communication that I didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted.
September 6, 2024
4/5 ⭐️
3/5🌶️
Tropes:
💜Single Dad
🤠Cowboy x City Girl
💜Small Town
🤠Accidental Pregnancy
💜Opposites Attract
🤠Vacation Fling
Omg Natasha Madison CAME OUT TO PLAY with the spice in this 😮💨 I ate this up! I absolutely adored them!! I read this in a day if that says anything! I was also blessed with the audiobook and OMG!! LOVE LOVE LOVE 😍
Meant for Gabriel is the fourth book in the meant for series following Zara & Gabriel! Zara’s life is spinning out of control and she needs a fresh start so what better way than going away for a bit to clear her head. The last thing she knew was going to happen is to run into cowboy Gabriel. Gabriel is a single dad and is so swoon worthy!! He is so sweet and caring under his rugged cowboy exterior. The way he took care of Zara!🥹 They are definitely meant for each other!
This was such a good quick spicy read and I am loving it all!! Thank you so much Natasha Madison for this eARC! I am in love!
3/5🌶️
Tropes:
💜Single Dad
🤠Cowboy x City Girl
💜Small Town
🤠Accidental Pregnancy
💜Opposites Attract
🤠Vacation Fling
Omg Natasha Madison CAME OUT TO PLAY with the spice in this 😮💨 I ate this up! I absolutely adored them!! I read this in a day if that says anything! I was also blessed with the audiobook and OMG!! LOVE LOVE LOVE 😍
Meant for Gabriel is the fourth book in the meant for series following Zara & Gabriel! Zara’s life is spinning out of control and she needs a fresh start so what better way than going away for a bit to clear her head. The last thing she knew was going to happen is to run into cowboy Gabriel. Gabriel is a single dad and is so swoon worthy!! He is so sweet and caring under his rugged cowboy exterior. The way he took care of Zara!🥹 They are definitely meant for each other!
This was such a good quick spicy read and I am loving it all!! Thank you so much Natasha Madison for this eARC! I am in love!
September 7, 2024
This is Book #4 in the Meant For... series. This book floors me... it was everything! Gabriel and Zara are almost instalove, though neither wants to admit it. Communication was a bit of a sticky point between these two. It wasn't they didn't talk or get to know each other, but it feels like they didn't converse about the hard talks.
Their pet names for each other are the sweetest. He's Cowboy and she's Sweetheart. I swoon over the word "sweetheart". I love the bits of humor thrown in. Zara may be unable to cook, but she does have a great relationship with Gabriel's son, Colson. It is incredibly refreshing to read about people who co-parent successfully with their children as the priority.
Love, love their HEA and the extended bonus epilogue is excellent!
*ARC courtesy of the author and The Author Agency in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. Thank you to the valued author for providing a copy.*
Their pet names for each other are the sweetest. He's Cowboy and she's Sweetheart. I swoon over the word "sweetheart". I love the bits of humor thrown in. Zara may be unable to cook, but she does have a great relationship with Gabriel's son, Colson. It is incredibly refreshing to read about people who co-parent successfully with their children as the priority.
Love, love their HEA and the extended bonus epilogue is excellent!
*ARC courtesy of the author and The Author Agency in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. Thank you to the valued author for providing a copy.*
September 15, 2024
Gabriel and Zara have such good chemistry together. I’ve been waiting for her story and it didn’t disappoint. He’s the ultimate kind of guy . I love all the family craziness from both of their sides. I forget how big the family tree really is. I appreciate that Natasha doesn’t make Gabriel’s ex wife like how so many other authors do. It’s grown up. This is a good read.
September 9, 2024
From their very first meeting, sparks fly between the sassy Zara and the charming dirty-talking Gabriel. Their banter is hilarious, and their chemistry is absolutely sizzling! They fall hard and fast, making for a whirlwind romance that keeps you hooked. Gabriel’s attentiveness and unwavering support for Zara are truly heartwarming.
“Sweetheart, when are you going to learn that I’m never, ever going to let you fall. I will always catch you.”
There are countless moments that will make you smile and laugh, thanks to the entertaining antics of both families.
Pick this one up for a quick, delightful read that will leave you with a smile on your face.
“Sweetheart, when are you going to learn that I’m never, ever going to let you fall. I will always catch you.”
There are countless moments that will make you smile and laugh, thanks to the entertaining antics of both families.
Pick this one up for a quick, delightful read that will leave you with a smile on your face.
September 8, 2024
3.5 stars. Spicy instalove. Not a lot of character development to understand why the two fell in love. And the lack of slash miscommunication trope... I'm getting kind of tired of it. Book would've been like five chapters shorter if they just would have talked.
September 11, 2024
3.5⭐️
3🌶️
This is the 4th book in the Meant For series and for the most part it was fine that I hadn't read the other books but there's a lot of family members and I was definitely confused 😂 I have a feeling this is also connected to another series as well. So. Many. People! It was good though! Love single dad, obviously, and a surprise pregnancy! I did expect the pregnancy to happen sooner though and I also expected them to figure their sh*t out faster too but hey, all's well that ends well! Zara and Gabriel's connection is instant and I loved it, it was done very well! Sometimes instalust is meh but Natasha Madison hit it out of the park!
Meant For Gabriel is out now so make sure you add it to your TBR today!! Maybe read the other books first though ;)
3🌶️
This is the 4th book in the Meant For series and for the most part it was fine that I hadn't read the other books but there's a lot of family members and I was definitely confused 😂 I have a feeling this is also connected to another series as well. So. Many. People! It was good though! Love single dad, obviously, and a surprise pregnancy! I did expect the pregnancy to happen sooner though and I also expected them to figure their sh*t out faster too but hey, all's well that ends well! Zara and Gabriel's connection is instant and I loved it, it was done very well! Sometimes instalust is meh but Natasha Madison hit it out of the park!
Meant For Gabriel is out now so make sure you add it to your TBR today!! Maybe read the other books first though ;)
September 22, 2024
Zara + Gabriel were great! There chemistry was intense from the start. I did the early audio version, and the narration was perfect. The audio is done as a dual narration and we get dual POV for this story.
There is a little of everything in this one, heartbreak, laughter, swoon worthy moments, spice and love!
As always, I love getting to see characters from previous books, the world that Natasha has created is one of my all time favorites.
Zara needs to get away from the city after the life she has planned out fell apart. Gabriel is content running his bar and raising his son, and then she walks into the bar. Zara is only in Town for 2 weeks, and they decide to have fun while they can. It’s not until Zara is back home that she sees those 2 pink lines that change everything.
Read if you enjoy✨
Small town
Single dad
Family saga
There is a little of everything in this one, heartbreak, laughter, swoon worthy moments, spice and love!
As always, I love getting to see characters from previous books, the world that Natasha has created is one of my all time favorites.
Zara needs to get away from the city after the life she has planned out fell apart. Gabriel is content running his bar and raising his son, and then she walks into the bar. Zara is only in Town for 2 weeks, and they decide to have fun while they can. It’s not until Zara is back home that she sees those 2 pink lines that change everything.
Read if you enjoy✨
Small town
Single dad
Family saga
September 2, 2024
It’s no secret that I’ve been busy as heck with the start of the new school year, but @natashamauthor sent over an audio ARC of Meant for Gabriel and it was just what I needed to decompress over Labor Day weekend!
Here are some tropes and a super fast review:
Cowboy and City Girl
She caught her fiancé cheating
Two week hookup
He falls first
He teaches her how to ride a horse 🐴
Single Dad
Acquaintance to lovers
Surprise pregnancy
When we first meet Zara she is in the middle of saying yes to her wedding dress, but mere pages later we find her dumping her cheating fiancé after catching him in the act.
In an effort to give herself some space and time to process the end of her relationship she heads to her sister in law’s empty house in Texas. On her first night there she decides to throw caution to the wind and hookup with a handsome bartender—who ends up being her SIL’s cousin, Gabriel. Whoops.😬
For Gabriel, he knew the second he laid eyes on Zara that she was his forever, but trying to keep their situationship under wraps (who would believe you can fall in love in two weeks?) while still trying to talk her into something more serious is taking more than he anticipated.
Can this cowboy tame Zara’s skittish heart?
What I loved:
💘I love the premise of how Zara and Gabriel meet and spend time together—nothing like a rebound hookup to set off done tension!
💖 Watching Gabriel try to boss Zara around — and watching her allow it when she feels like it, lol 😏
💞 I’m a sucker for a cowboy romance, so any scene of them on horses or on the ranch (the picnic!) had me swooning!
If you’re looking for a steamy cowboy romance that will leave you looking for a glass of water, go give this book a download!
Here are some tropes and a super fast review:
Cowboy and City Girl
She caught her fiancé cheating
Two week hookup
He falls first
He teaches her how to ride a horse 🐴
Single Dad
Acquaintance to lovers
Surprise pregnancy
When we first meet Zara she is in the middle of saying yes to her wedding dress, but mere pages later we find her dumping her cheating fiancé after catching him in the act.
In an effort to give herself some space and time to process the end of her relationship she heads to her sister in law’s empty house in Texas. On her first night there she decides to throw caution to the wind and hookup with a handsome bartender—who ends up being her SIL’s cousin, Gabriel. Whoops.😬
For Gabriel, he knew the second he laid eyes on Zara that she was his forever, but trying to keep their situationship under wraps (who would believe you can fall in love in two weeks?) while still trying to talk her into something more serious is taking more than he anticipated.
Can this cowboy tame Zara’s skittish heart?
What I loved:
💘I love the premise of how Zara and Gabriel meet and spend time together—nothing like a rebound hookup to set off done tension!
💖 Watching Gabriel try to boss Zara around — and watching her allow it when she feels like it, lol 😏
💞 I’m a sucker for a cowboy romance, so any scene of them on horses or on the ranch (the picnic!) had me swooning!
If you’re looking for a steamy cowboy romance that will leave you looking for a glass of water, go give this book a download!
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