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Always & Forever #1
Loved by You
They say the hardest boy to get over is the one you never had, and sadly I know that to be true.
Ria
I had the picture perfect life, the husband the kids and the white picket fence and then it all came crashing down. In the wake of trying to navigate my new life as a single mom I never expected him, my brothers best friend, the boy I never had to pick up all our broken pieces. Is our timing finally right or will it ruin everything?
If right person wrong time was a thing then that’s exactly what we were.
Jack
After a life changing event that ended my military career, I find myself back home going into business with my best friends.
I should be enjoying single life and then she walks back into it, reminding me of everything I could never have but secretly always wanted, and now to complicate things more, I’m her boss.
I should give her space, I should keep things professional but how do I stay away from the woman I’ve always wanted now she’s within my reach
Ria
I had the picture perfect life, the husband the kids and the white picket fence and then it all came crashing down. In the wake of trying to navigate my new life as a single mom I never expected him, my brothers best friend, the boy I never had to pick up all our broken pieces. Is our timing finally right or will it ruin everything?
If right person wrong time was a thing then that’s exactly what we were.
Jack
After a life changing event that ended my military career, I find myself back home going into business with my best friends.
I should be enjoying single life and then she walks back into it, reminding me of everything I could never have but secretly always wanted, and now to complicate things more, I’m her boss.
I should give her space, I should keep things professional but how do I stay away from the woman I’ve always wanted now she’s within my reach
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Published June 21, 2024
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June 21, 2024
Read it. Now! That is my review. Done. This book! My review might be a hot mess because I, just cant find words! This is a debut. A freaking debut! I cried, I was on the floor with both laughter and begging for my own Jack. I swooned HARD, I felt every emotion. Lets try and break it down..
Ria. Lord, she was doing her best given everything that was thrown at her and she was a lioness. She was strong, she was fierce and she was beautiful. Her character growth was phenomenal and I admired & had so much love for her and her girls. They were her world.
Jack. Oh, Jack. Marry me? If ever there was a man MADE to be a girl dad. This is him. He was made for loving these girls. Im crying. Why do these men have to be fictional 😩 The way he steps up and hands his heart over to those girls 🫶🏼
And then! Even whilst being eye f***ed by the other dance moms, he put on that crown and made all my wildest dreams come true and the guy hopped.. (Chapter 34 will go down in history as THE BEST chapter EVER written. Theres no way I want that picture scrubbed from my mind. Rent free baby. And ill live happily ever after)
The pages in this turn themselves, the plot was incredible. The love, the spice. The side characters had me HOWLING. This easily put itself in my top 5 ever books and I BEG everyone to pick it up.
Ria. Lord, she was doing her best given everything that was thrown at her and she was a lioness. She was strong, she was fierce and she was beautiful. Her character growth was phenomenal and I admired & had so much love for her and her girls. They were her world.
Jack. Oh, Jack. Marry me? If ever there was a man MADE to be a girl dad. This is him. He was made for loving these girls. Im crying. Why do these men have to be fictional 😩 The way he steps up and hands his heart over to those girls 🫶🏼
And then! Even whilst being eye f***ed by the other dance moms, he put on that crown and made all my wildest dreams come true and the guy hopped.. (Chapter 34 will go down in history as THE BEST chapter EVER written. Theres no way I want that picture scrubbed from my mind. Rent free baby. And ill live happily ever after)
The pages in this turn themselves, the plot was incredible. The love, the spice. The side characters had me HOWLING. This easily put itself in my top 5 ever books and I BEG everyone to pick it up.
June 18, 2024
I loved Ria and Jack’s story. There are moments that made me laugh, some that made me fume, moments that made me cry and some that made my heart melt.
Ria and Jack are characters you can’t help but love. Ria is strong, caring, a great friend and an amazing mum but has little self esteem. She’s been putting everyone else first forever and unfortunately some take advantage of that, so when she decides enough is enough I was cheering her on. Seeing her get stronger and stand up for herself against those that don’t deserve her is brilliant. Helping her see her true value and understand what love really looks like is Jack. The man is perfection, he shows up for her and her daughters every single time, he values them, protects them and adores them.
Ria and Jack also have great friends and support network, the found family is heartwarming and I definitely want to hear more from them.
I highly recommend this debut novel, it’s a fantastically entertaining warm hug of a love story.
Ria and Jack are characters you can’t help but love. Ria is strong, caring, a great friend and an amazing mum but has little self esteem. She’s been putting everyone else first forever and unfortunately some take advantage of that, so when she decides enough is enough I was cheering her on. Seeing her get stronger and stand up for herself against those that don’t deserve her is brilliant. Helping her see her true value and understand what love really looks like is Jack. The man is perfection, he shows up for her and her daughters every single time, he values them, protects them and adores them.
Ria and Jack also have great friends and support network, the found family is heartwarming and I definitely want to hear more from them.
I highly recommend this debut novel, it’s a fantastically entertaining warm hug of a love story.
June 22, 2024
A fantastic debut book
Can’t believe this is your debut book, I love every minute of this book the main characters Jack and Ria were easily to connect with and the friend group on each side were a delight the banter harry and Alice had had me lol at times.
MMC Jack is what every woman wishing for a Loving hunky guy who loves you no matter what.
FMC Ria my heart broke after we find her back story.
I could go on and on but I would spoil it for you so go and read it.
5 🌟
Can’t believe this is your debut book, I love every minute of this book the main characters Jack and Ria were easily to connect with and the friend group on each side were a delight the banter harry and Alice had had me lol at times.
MMC Jack is what every woman wishing for a Loving hunky guy who loves you no matter what.
FMC Ria my heart broke after we find her back story.
I could go on and on but I would spoil it for you so go and read it.
5 🌟
June 21, 2024
What a debut! Full of heart, emotion and laughs. One moment I’m reaching for the tissues the next I’m bent over double laughing at the boys trying to change a nappy (IYKYK) Ria was put through it with her ex Alex and I think a lot of women will relate to her but what has been shown in this story is that when we have the belief to stand up for ourselves and believe we are worth something, nothing and no one will stand in our way. And Jack he proved time and time again that Ria was worth everything to him.
The way I was drawn into this story was quick and the side characters and found family was perfection, I could happily stay in this world forever and I can’t wait to see where we are taken next.
If alpha men with a heart of gold who take on another man children while proving to their mum that she deserves to be treated like a queen are your bag then Jack is your guy.
Congratulations on a truly wonderful debut - you’re smashed it sweetie
The way I was drawn into this story was quick and the side characters and found family was perfection, I could happily stay in this world forever and I can’t wait to see where we are taken next.
If alpha men with a heart of gold who take on another man children while proving to their mum that she deserves to be treated like a queen are your bag then Jack is your guy.
Congratulations on a truly wonderful debut - you’re smashed it sweetie
July 13, 2024
This book exceeded every single one of my expectations by a thousand. I was so happy to receive this as ARC today and completely devoured it in the same day. I could not put this book down, it has everything. Between the heartache for Ria, my want for a Jack of my own, and the constant audible laughs this book brought out, it had everything you could want and more. I was not expecting the constant banter and laughter I experienced but it was done perfectly and tastefully. Jack and Ria are everything together and their love story sucked me in. Jack is so beautifully written, a military man will get me every time; the way he loves Ria and her little girls, my heart was melting the whole book, and he never second guessed for a second that they were exactly what he wanted and needed. The trauma and hard parts in this book were done perfectly in my opinion and I really felt for Ria through it all. I really enjoyed reading Jack and Rias story and I CANNOT wait for Ali and Harry’s story, who I am already obsessed with because of Loved By You.
Thank you so much N L Amore and Lovenotes.pr for the ARC of this book, it’s appreciated!
Tropes:
🩷- Brothers Best Friend
💛- Friends to Lovers
🩷- Single Mom
💛- Military
🩷- Found Family
💛- Healing Journey
🩷- Second Chance
Thank you so much N L Amore and Lovenotes.pr for the ARC of this book, it’s appreciated!
Tropes:
🩷- Brothers Best Friend
💛- Friends to Lovers
🩷- Single Mom
💛- Military
🩷- Found Family
💛- Healing Journey
🩷- Second Chance
June 13, 2024
Absolutely amazing debut novel. Filled with love, angst and laughs. Can’t wait for her second book.
June 21, 2024
Book: Loved by You
Rating: 5 stars 😫 my whole heart
Oh my Absolute God 😫❤ Wow! Just wow! Everything about this book was absolutely brilliant. I adored Jack and Ria so so much 😫 Their bond, their love, the patience he had for everything about her. Their chemistry, the setting! ❤ My whole heart 😫
Thank you so much NL Amor for giving me the opportunity to read them early and review. I'm forever grateful to you 😫❤
The novel starts off with Ria separating from her abusive cheating husband. She goes to a club with her friends to attend a bachelorette party. There she meets the man she thought she could never have. Her brothers best friend, Jack Lawson 😫 Her friends dare her during the night to take body shots off a random guy, and Jack insists she chooses him and well 😏 What can I say? The rest is a beautiful love story
Oh My Absolute Frickin Gosh!!! 😫🔥 I'm obsessed, from the first time Jack appears, you're drawn to him like a moth to a flame and boy would I burn for him. He's charming, drop dead gorgeous, thoughtful, respectful, 6'2, blue eyes and not to forget a billionaire 😏🔥 he also is a club owner
He's always been in love with Ria but didn't want to upset her brother and he didn't think he deserved her either 🤧 but this time he's not letting her go 😌❤
Ria is a stunning, intelligent, hardworking, usually shy, single mom. She deserves so much of love and happiness and Jack gives it all to her. She has so much of love to give and Jack is the perfect guy who deserves everything she has to offer. She's been through absolute hell and he is there to comfort her and be her rock. She has 2 daughters, Lexi who is 4, an absolute handful and Ellie who is 7 months and a cutie baby. I adore them so much. The bond they have with Ria and the one they develop with Jack ❤ I cannot even put into words how much I loved this family they become.
Jack and Ria's chemistry 🔥🔥🔥😫 Gawd Dayum the mouth on Jack. He's the definition of a gentleman in the street but a freak in the sheets 😫 The slow burn was so worth it, I swear. Their chemistry is out of this world from the second they locked eyes!! ❤
This love story made me gasp, grab at air to stop myself from falling, cover my face and giggle, hold my heart and cry happy tears so much. Their chemistry is undeniable, their bond unbreakable. The amount of love they have for each other. The way he makes time for Ria and the girls, loves them, shows them how much they matter and deserve all the love, protection and happiness in the world, made me swoon.
You need to pick this up if you haven't already. You would not regret it. My heart belongs to them 😭❤❤
Rating: 5 stars 😫 my whole heart
Oh my Absolute God 😫❤ Wow! Just wow! Everything about this book was absolutely brilliant. I adored Jack and Ria so so much 😫 Their bond, their love, the patience he had for everything about her. Their chemistry, the setting! ❤ My whole heart 😫
Thank you so much NL Amor for giving me the opportunity to read them early and review. I'm forever grateful to you 😫❤
The novel starts off with Ria separating from her abusive cheating husband. She goes to a club with her friends to attend a bachelorette party. There she meets the man she thought she could never have. Her brothers best friend, Jack Lawson 😫 Her friends dare her during the night to take body shots off a random guy, and Jack insists she chooses him and well 😏 What can I say? The rest is a beautiful love story
Oh My Absolute Frickin Gosh!!! 😫🔥 I'm obsessed, from the first time Jack appears, you're drawn to him like a moth to a flame and boy would I burn for him. He's charming, drop dead gorgeous, thoughtful, respectful, 6'2, blue eyes and not to forget a billionaire 😏🔥 he also is a club owner
He's always been in love with Ria but didn't want to upset her brother and he didn't think he deserved her either 🤧 but this time he's not letting her go 😌❤
Ria is a stunning, intelligent, hardworking, usually shy, single mom. She deserves so much of love and happiness and Jack gives it all to her. She has so much of love to give and Jack is the perfect guy who deserves everything she has to offer. She's been through absolute hell and he is there to comfort her and be her rock. She has 2 daughters, Lexi who is 4, an absolute handful and Ellie who is 7 months and a cutie baby. I adore them so much. The bond they have with Ria and the one they develop with Jack ❤ I cannot even put into words how much I loved this family they become.
Jack and Ria's chemistry 🔥🔥🔥😫 Gawd Dayum the mouth on Jack. He's the definition of a gentleman in the street but a freak in the sheets 😫 The slow burn was so worth it, I swear. Their chemistry is out of this world from the second they locked eyes!! ❤
This love story made me gasp, grab at air to stop myself from falling, cover my face and giggle, hold my heart and cry happy tears so much. Their chemistry is undeniable, their bond unbreakable. The amount of love they have for each other. The way he makes time for Ria and the girls, loves them, shows them how much they matter and deserve all the love, protection and happiness in the world, made me swoon.
You need to pick this up if you haven't already. You would not regret it. My heart belongs to them 😭❤❤
June 13, 2024
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I honestly don’t even know where to begin with this one. This book has attached itself to my heart forever. I don’t think I’ve ever hysterically laughed and ugly cried so much whilst reading a book. The 5 Stars I have given this book is just not enough to explain how much I loved it.
This book follows the journey of Ria & Jack.
Ria is a newly single mum of two. She is starting over after leaving her cheating husband and creating a new life for her and her girls.
Jack is an Ex Marine who served alongside Ria’s older brother. After leaving the military Jack became a successful businessman within the Bar/club scene with his 2 best friends, who also served alongside him in the Military.
Ria and Jack have known each other for years, and as fate should have it they come back into each other’s lives at exactly the right time. 🫠
This is a Brothers Best Friend, Second Chance Romance, Found Family, Protective MMC, Single Mum, Swoonworthy and spicy Romance.
This book includes difficult subjects such as Military Trauma and loss as well as childhood trauma and sexual assault which I feel like is handled in the most sensitive way.
I devoured this book in one day!!! I mean, the Tropes are exactly what I look for in a book but the connection i formed with not just the main characters but also with Jack and Ria’s best friends (Ali, Gaby, Harry & Brad) was everything. I wanted to be apart of their world. The fact that this is fiction is just too much for me to comprehend 😭
You HAVE to read this book. It is just beautiful! I felt every single part so deeply. I appreciate how real this book felt, how relatable it was to me as a reader, how realistic the story line is. And just how beautifully written it is. I am blown away by the talent of this New Author and the fact this is her Debut Book only tells me how bright her future looks. I cannot wait for future books from N L Amore.
P.S. I won’t ever be able to hear “Hop Little Bunnies” without thinking of Jack 😂
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I honestly don’t even know where to begin with this one. This book has attached itself to my heart forever. I don’t think I’ve ever hysterically laughed and ugly cried so much whilst reading a book. The 5 Stars I have given this book is just not enough to explain how much I loved it.
This book follows the journey of Ria & Jack.
Ria is a newly single mum of two. She is starting over after leaving her cheating husband and creating a new life for her and her girls.
Jack is an Ex Marine who served alongside Ria’s older brother. After leaving the military Jack became a successful businessman within the Bar/club scene with his 2 best friends, who also served alongside him in the Military.
Ria and Jack have known each other for years, and as fate should have it they come back into each other’s lives at exactly the right time. 🫠
This is a Brothers Best Friend, Second Chance Romance, Found Family, Protective MMC, Single Mum, Swoonworthy and spicy Romance.
This book includes difficult subjects such as Military Trauma and loss as well as childhood trauma and sexual assault which I feel like is handled in the most sensitive way.
I devoured this book in one day!!! I mean, the Tropes are exactly what I look for in a book but the connection i formed with not just the main characters but also with Jack and Ria’s best friends (Ali, Gaby, Harry & Brad) was everything. I wanted to be apart of their world. The fact that this is fiction is just too much for me to comprehend 😭
You HAVE to read this book. It is just beautiful! I felt every single part so deeply. I appreciate how real this book felt, how relatable it was to me as a reader, how realistic the story line is. And just how beautifully written it is. I am blown away by the talent of this New Author and the fact this is her Debut Book only tells me how bright her future looks. I cannot wait for future books from N L Amore.
P.S. I won’t ever be able to hear “Hop Little Bunnies” without thinking of Jack 😂
June 14, 2024
I didn’t expect to love this book as much as I did, and for a debut book it’s insanely good!
The banter in this romance made me laugh out loud and sweet moments made me tear up and I actually cried towards the end. After everything Ria and her girls has been through they deserved nothing but loved and happiness and that’s exactly what Jake gave them, was sweet, attentive and kind. He knew from the get go that Ria was going to be his endgame and Ria have Jake a fair chance to be there for her and to lover her. I also liked how the author handled the traumatic events in the most sensitive and sensible way.
I also really really really liked the friendships and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. This book is so relatable and so easy to read, I couldn’t put it down.
4.25 stars.*
Thank you N.L. Amore & Love Notes PR for an e-ARC copy.
The banter in this romance made me laugh out loud and sweet moments made me tear up and I actually cried towards the end. After everything Ria and her girls has been through they deserved nothing but loved and happiness and that’s exactly what Jake gave them, was sweet, attentive and kind. He knew from the get go that Ria was going to be his endgame and Ria have Jake a fair chance to be there for her and to lover her. I also liked how the author handled the traumatic events in the most sensitive and sensible way.
I also really really really liked the friendships and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. This book is so relatable and so easy to read, I couldn’t put it down.
4.25 stars.*
Thank you N.L. Amore & Love Notes PR for an e-ARC copy.
June 18, 2024
I absolutely loved this story , it had me hooked from the very beginning! It was such a beautiful ending 😭
January 1, 2025
I am so lucky and grateful to have been able to receive an ARC of this book and it was such a cute read! There were so many parts of the book where I was on the verge of tears and other parts that just made me smile so much! Jack and Ria are truly an amazing match and I loved reading their story. I can’t wait to read more by this author and more of these characters and their friends!
Please read this book if you enjoy:
1. Single parent trope
2. Military Men
3. Touch her and you die vibes
4. Friends to lovers
5. Brothers best friend
June 13, 2024
Ria and Jack are such a sweet pair!
Ria deserved a lot of love and Jack definitely came through with a bucket load.
Jack was a fantastic book boyfriend, so damn perfect in how he loved her. He’s so damn swoony.
Jack is such a girl dad, the way he is with her kids is so damn perfect.
The spice was definitely spicin’! Hot damnnnnn!!!
I still can’t believe this is a debut book!?!
Thanks N.L Amore and Love Notes PR for an advanced copy.
Ria deserved a lot of love and Jack definitely came through with a bucket load.
Jack was a fantastic book boyfriend, so damn perfect in how he loved her. He’s so damn swoony.
Jack is such a girl dad, the way he is with her kids is so damn perfect.
The spice was definitely spicin’! Hot damnnnnn!!!
I still can’t believe this is a debut book!?!
Thanks N.L Amore and Love Notes PR for an advanced copy.
June 12, 2024
ARC REVIEW
Okay so first things first: I'd like to thank the author and the PR agency for the ARC. This book is nothing that I haven't read before but the way it was written has my heart.
The story revolves around two main characters Ria and Jack. Ria is a married woman whose marriage is on the verge of breakdown, her husband is an infidel, an adulterer and someone who doesn't know how to respect his wife or women. Ria had it enough one day and decided to end the farce of a marriage so she could lead her own life and give a better upbringing to her 2 adorable girls.
Jack went on a deployment, after a couple of tours he left and opened a couple of businesses with his best buddies. On the opening of one of his ventures he met Ria again almost after a decade. They clicked as if the time hadn't passed between them.
They always had a crush on each other but both of them couldn't act upon, being young and naive. Jake thought she was his best friend's little sister and Ria thought he was her brother's best friend. They never got to tell each other how deep their feelings were for each other. At this accidental meeting their feelings started to resurface but things for Ria were a bit complicated and extremely difficult as she was going through a messy divorce.
Jack didn't lose hope and kept on showing up for Ria and her little girls, he kept on proving to her how she was meant to be loved and how worthy she was of being loved. There are a lot of events happening in the book, since it's an ARC, I won't blow the whistle. It is yet to be released on June 21st, so I'd say grab your copies and know more about Jack and Ria epic love journey.
The book isn't all about Jack and Ria, it's also about the unconventional friendships, found-family, the faulty upbringing and the narcissistic husband. The book also circles around sexual assault, emotional trauma, military trauma etc. and on the contrary it also has so many swoon-worthy moments, laughing out loud moments, banter, sass and quirky retorts.
PS: This book is a beautiful read and a houseful of romance, chivalry and the best of second chances. I felt it all and loved it all.
Okay so first things first: I'd like to thank the author and the PR agency for the ARC. This book is nothing that I haven't read before but the way it was written has my heart.
The story revolves around two main characters Ria and Jack. Ria is a married woman whose marriage is on the verge of breakdown, her husband is an infidel, an adulterer and someone who doesn't know how to respect his wife or women. Ria had it enough one day and decided to end the farce of a marriage so she could lead her own life and give a better upbringing to her 2 adorable girls.
Jack went on a deployment, after a couple of tours he left and opened a couple of businesses with his best buddies. On the opening of one of his ventures he met Ria again almost after a decade. They clicked as if the time hadn't passed between them.
They always had a crush on each other but both of them couldn't act upon, being young and naive. Jake thought she was his best friend's little sister and Ria thought he was her brother's best friend. They never got to tell each other how deep their feelings were for each other. At this accidental meeting their feelings started to resurface but things for Ria were a bit complicated and extremely difficult as she was going through a messy divorce.
Jack didn't lose hope and kept on showing up for Ria and her little girls, he kept on proving to her how she was meant to be loved and how worthy she was of being loved. There are a lot of events happening in the book, since it's an ARC, I won't blow the whistle. It is yet to be released on June 21st, so I'd say grab your copies and know more about Jack and Ria epic love journey.
The book isn't all about Jack and Ria, it's also about the unconventional friendships, found-family, the faulty upbringing and the narcissistic husband. The book also circles around sexual assault, emotional trauma, military trauma etc. and on the contrary it also has so many swoon-worthy moments, laughing out loud moments, banter, sass and quirky retorts.
PS: This book is a beautiful read and a houseful of romance, chivalry and the best of second chances. I felt it all and loved it all.
June 25, 2024
This book was adorable! This is a wonderful debut novel by NL Amore. It has all of my favorite tropes:
-brothers bestfriend
-second chance
-single parent
-friends to lovers
Add in that he’s an ex marine? Yes please! As an army spouse, I love seeing romances that include our military men & women.
Jack and Ria are absolutely adorable. Their banter is hilarious, their spice is 🙌🏻, and just overall goals on what you should have in a relationship.
Jack as a girl dad is top notch. The “hop little bunnies” scene absolutely sent me over the edge and is probably one of my favorites in this book.
This story beautifully displays growth from a toxic relationship to a healthy & thriving relationship. *please make sure you check trigger warnings prior to reading as it happens on page*.
Also want to note that the friendships in this book are to die for! I absolutely love the support and loyalty the friendships are for both Jack and Ria. And the way all the friends all love her daughters? Absolutely icing on the cake.
I cannot wait for the next book in the series, Tamed by you. 🥰
Thank you N L Amore and Love Notes PR for sending me an ARC of this beautiful, well written, love story💗
-brothers bestfriend
-second chance
-single parent
-friends to lovers
Add in that he’s an ex marine? Yes please! As an army spouse, I love seeing romances that include our military men & women.
Jack and Ria are absolutely adorable. Their banter is hilarious, their spice is 🙌🏻, and just overall goals on what you should have in a relationship.
Jack as a girl dad is top notch. The “hop little bunnies” scene absolutely sent me over the edge and is probably one of my favorites in this book.
This story beautifully displays growth from a toxic relationship to a healthy & thriving relationship. *please make sure you check trigger warnings prior to reading as it happens on page*.
Also want to note that the friendships in this book are to die for! I absolutely love the support and loyalty the friendships are for both Jack and Ria. And the way all the friends all love her daughters? Absolutely icing on the cake.
I cannot wait for the next book in the series, Tamed by you. 🥰
Thank you N L Amore and Love Notes PR for sending me an ARC of this beautiful, well written, love story💗
June 19, 2024
Just wow! This was one hell of a love story that had me swooning, booing and cheering all the way through it.
What a perfect couple Ria and Jack ended up being. They may have started out as friends who had crushes, too afraid to step over the line and admit how they felt. But fate had other plans for them.
Ria finally walks away from an unhappy marriage in order to save herself and her two little girls. What she did not expect was to be reunited with her old crush/her big brothers best friend Jack.
One night of single mon freedom is all ot took for them to set that fire burning, and it grew bigger as they grew closer together. Jack is the perfect man for Ria, hot, smart, charming and one hell of a father figure.
You could see how much he loved and cared for tjose girls even though they werent his, that never stopped him giving his heart away to Ria and the girls and protecting them at all costs.
This was such a beautiful story that I fell in love with and I am sure you will fall in love with these two and their family/friends. So don't miss out and get your fill of badass mama Ria and hunky hero Jack.
What a perfect couple Ria and Jack ended up being. They may have started out as friends who had crushes, too afraid to step over the line and admit how they felt. But fate had other plans for them.
Ria finally walks away from an unhappy marriage in order to save herself and her two little girls. What she did not expect was to be reunited with her old crush/her big brothers best friend Jack.
One night of single mon freedom is all ot took for them to set that fire burning, and it grew bigger as they grew closer together. Jack is the perfect man for Ria, hot, smart, charming and one hell of a father figure.
You could see how much he loved and cared for tjose girls even though they werent his, that never stopped him giving his heart away to Ria and the girls and protecting them at all costs.
This was such a beautiful story that I fell in love with and I am sure you will fall in love with these two and their family/friends. So don't miss out and get your fill of badass mama Ria and hunky hero Jack.
June 27, 2024
I read this so quick because I just couldn’t put it down! This story was utter perfection. I laughed so much, I sobbed and the spice wow 🥵🌶️🥵🌶️🥵 this is an absolute MUST READ!
June 17, 2024
Easy, heartwarming feel good read. 💞
⭐️5
🌶️3.2
First let me start by saying congratulations Nathasha you smashed it for a debute Novel. Thank you for trusting me to review your baby it’s been an absolute honour.
The story was written beautifully. The characters were perfect and fit so well together. A very realistic story line.
I’m not a cryer at all but i may have had slight watery eyes! for a minute. I also Giggled & laughed so so many times. Jack & Ria 🫶 Probably a couple i will always remember. Definitely will never think of the bunny hop song the same again! 🤣 (read to find out more).
Released on June 21st.
•Brothers best friend
•Friends to lovers
•Single mom
•Ex Military MMC
•Golden retriever
•Healing
•Found family
•Past trauma
🚨Grey Sweatpants.
“Sweetheart you are the only thing i think about, I don’t think you understand what you do to me”
More in detailed review in a few days.
⭐️5
🌶️3.2
First let me start by saying congratulations Nathasha you smashed it for a debute Novel. Thank you for trusting me to review your baby it’s been an absolute honour.
The story was written beautifully. The characters were perfect and fit so well together. A very realistic story line.
I’m not a cryer at all but i may have had slight watery eyes! for a minute. I also Giggled & laughed so so many times. Jack & Ria 🫶 Probably a couple i will always remember. Definitely will never think of the bunny hop song the same again! 🤣 (read to find out more).
Released on June 21st.
•Brothers best friend
•Friends to lovers
•Single mom
•Ex Military MMC
•Golden retriever
•Healing
•Found family
•Past trauma
🚨Grey Sweatpants.
“Sweetheart you are the only thing i think about, I don’t think you understand what you do to me”
More in detailed review in a few days.
June 17, 2024
⭐️Rating 5
🌹Tropes🌹
Single mum
Second chance
Friends to lovers
~ ARC BOOK REVIEW ~
Where to start! This book destroyed me but in the best way! I mean I can’t say much because I do not want to give away spoilers. But this is what I will say!
Ria is a legend I mean she was such a great character to read! And you could relate to her and what she has been through.
And then there’s jack and WOW! Okay he was just perfect for Ria and how he was with her kids….I swear I swoon over him reading this book!
I also loved the friendships in this book Ria and her girls! Jack and his boys! They were a family in their own way!
I would highly recommend this book! It had drama, friendship, humour, spice and solid storyline.
I can’t wait to read book two! To see how Ali’s story develops!
🌹Tropes🌹
Single mum
Second chance
Friends to lovers
~ ARC BOOK REVIEW ~
Where to start! This book destroyed me but in the best way! I mean I can’t say much because I do not want to give away spoilers. But this is what I will say!
Ria is a legend I mean she was such a great character to read! And you could relate to her and what she has been through.
And then there’s jack and WOW! Okay he was just perfect for Ria and how he was with her kids….I swear I swoon over him reading this book!
I also loved the friendships in this book Ria and her girls! Jack and his boys! They were a family in their own way!
I would highly recommend this book! It had drama, friendship, humour, spice and solid storyline.
I can’t wait to read book two! To see how Ali’s story develops!
June 18, 2024
I felt so so many emotions reading Ria and Jacks story and I just can’t even begin to articulate them.
What a ride we went on - the pride I feel in Ria for letting Jack be there for her and the girls and Jack for just being everything she never knew she needed or felt she deserved.
You would never tell this was a debut novel - absolutely exceptional.
Cannot recommend enough but be prepared to laugh until your sides hurt, cry both happy and sad tears and feel so empowered to take on the world.
Just thank you for bringing these characters and their friends to us ♥️
What a ride we went on - the pride I feel in Ria for letting Jack be there for her and the girls and Jack for just being everything she never knew she needed or felt she deserved.
You would never tell this was a debut novel - absolutely exceptional.
Cannot recommend enough but be prepared to laugh until your sides hurt, cry both happy and sad tears and feel so empowered to take on the world.
Just thank you for bringing these characters and their friends to us ♥️
June 21, 2024
What a book!
I loved each second of it and was sad when it ended.
The authors writing was just perfect and the story so strong and good hearted. The characters chemistry was seen miles away and from the first second they’ve met.
I fell in love with the story and much more with the MMC because he was just perfect in every way possible.
The development of the story and the FMC was incredibly and I spend so many tears reading it, especially in the second half of the book. I just loved it so much!
I loved each second of it and was sad when it ended.
The authors writing was just perfect and the story so strong and good hearted. The characters chemistry was seen miles away and from the first second they’ve met.
I fell in love with the story and much more with the MMC because he was just perfect in every way possible.
The development of the story and the FMC was incredibly and I spend so many tears reading it, especially in the second half of the book. I just loved it so much!
June 22, 2024
ARC review. CW: graphic domestic violence on the page
I really loved the connection between Ria and Jack. They have a steamy chemistry deepened by knowing each other as teens and once they reconnect, can’t stay away from each other. Jack falls first and HARD, he decides that he wants to be in Ria’s life forever. He is patient and steadfast, lets Ria set the pace, and devotes his time to her and her daughters without fail. Their intimacy grows each time they meet randomly or hang out, you can see how much they genuinely enjoy each other’s company, great banter and flirting. The girls are so sweet and seeing Jack with them is truly heart melting. Ria having the full support of her ex’s parents, was a wonderful stabilizing force for her to rediscover herself and make a life for her family. I love how they supported her and their grandbabies.
The biggest issue for me was the pacing. Everything takes place over roughly 9 months and it just felt clunky getting there. There’d be vignettes of Ria and Jack then snap to mundane everyday things that didn’t pull the plot forward or have weeks pass losing the momentum. It dragged a little bit for me, I think it could’ve been tighter.
I really loved the connection between Ria and Jack. They have a steamy chemistry deepened by knowing each other as teens and once they reconnect, can’t stay away from each other. Jack falls first and HARD, he decides that he wants to be in Ria’s life forever. He is patient and steadfast, lets Ria set the pace, and devotes his time to her and her daughters without fail. Their intimacy grows each time they meet randomly or hang out, you can see how much they genuinely enjoy each other’s company, great banter and flirting. The girls are so sweet and seeing Jack with them is truly heart melting. Ria having the full support of her ex’s parents, was a wonderful stabilizing force for her to rediscover herself and make a life for her family. I love how they supported her and their grandbabies.
The biggest issue for me was the pacing. Everything takes place over roughly 9 months and it just felt clunky getting there. There’d be vignettes of Ria and Jack then snap to mundane everyday things that didn’t pull the plot forward or have weeks pass losing the momentum. It dragged a little bit for me, I think it could’ve been tighter.
November 28, 2024
Before I start my arc for Tamed By You which is book 2 in the series and will be available on the 29th November I just knew I had to start the series from the beginning. I am so glad I did because this was such a beautiful debut novel and I was honestly so invested right from the start gosh that first chapter really got me!
Loved By You follows the story of Maria (Ria) and Jack. After leaving her cheating ex husband Maria and her two beautiful daughters Lexi and Elle move into a new house for a fresh start.
Watching Ria find her self and her confidence again was so beautiful she was always the best Mum she could be for her girls and did absolutely everything in her power to support them. She had been through so much in her life she was such a strong character.
Jack has pined for Ria for years being friends with her brother they were always close but he never crossed those lines out of respect for his best friend who he ended up joining the military with.
These two were really something my goodness you could just see their chemistry right from the start. Jack had me swooning so bad watching how he stepped up and supported all three of the girls was something else!! Some of my favourite parts in the book were the interactions between Jack, Lexi and Elle, the ballet lesson I mean come on!! 🥹
This was such a special book I found the writing made it feel so personal like I was reading the life of two of my friends finally finding love and family. I really connected with all the characters and I cannot wait for the rest of the series. The found family within both the guys/girls friend groups I was so obsessed with.
I also want to note I loved how special the relationship between Ria and Alex’s parents were. Many parts of this story made me emotional but that was a big one! The way they supported her no matter what even after she decided to leave their son.
Thankyou NL for writing such a beautiful story I can’t wait to continue with your books 😍
💖 Brothers best friend
💖 Military romance
💖 Second Chance
💖 Found Family
💖 Work Place
💖 Single Mom
Loved By You follows the story of Maria (Ria) and Jack. After leaving her cheating ex husband Maria and her two beautiful daughters Lexi and Elle move into a new house for a fresh start.
Watching Ria find her self and her confidence again was so beautiful she was always the best Mum she could be for her girls and did absolutely everything in her power to support them. She had been through so much in her life she was such a strong character.
Jack has pined for Ria for years being friends with her brother they were always close but he never crossed those lines out of respect for his best friend who he ended up joining the military with.
These two were really something my goodness you could just see their chemistry right from the start. Jack had me swooning so bad watching how he stepped up and supported all three of the girls was something else!! Some of my favourite parts in the book were the interactions between Jack, Lexi and Elle, the ballet lesson I mean come on!! 🥹
This was such a special book I found the writing made it feel so personal like I was reading the life of two of my friends finally finding love and family. I really connected with all the characters and I cannot wait for the rest of the series. The found family within both the guys/girls friend groups I was so obsessed with.
I also want to note I loved how special the relationship between Ria and Alex’s parents were. Many parts of this story made me emotional but that was a big one! The way they supported her no matter what even after she decided to leave their son.
Thankyou NL for writing such a beautiful story I can’t wait to continue with your books 😍
💖 Brothers best friend
💖 Military romance
💖 Second Chance
💖 Found Family
💖 Work Place
💖 Single Mom
June 26, 2024
I wanted to love this and was encouraged by early reviews, but unfortunately it fell a bit flat for me. The overall idea was there and was good, but it felt like it needed fleshing out more to add some depth.
The tropes brothers best friend and military romance are pretty loose- the brother is barely mentioned (but he’s in the military) and the MC is an ex-marine but it’s not really part of the story.
There was lots and lots of telling the reader things but not much actual showing, so I really struggled to feel much between the 2 main characters.
The pacing and time jumps were a bit confusing and it wasn’t always clear how much time had moved on, or you’d think it was but then something was said that made you question if it had actually been that long. For a while it’s said they’ve been together 9 months, then there is a jump forward 4 months, and apparently it’s a year to the day since they came back into each other’s lives?! That maths doesn’t work!
The odd grammatical error here and there doesn’t bother me- I rarely notice them to be honest- but this book has a lot. Random capital letters on words in the middle of sentences and missing speech marks when characters were speaking were 2 of the most common and it’s a bit distracting when you start to notice it.
I also think this book would benefit from an American beta reader or editor to help with the American English in it. All the characters are supposed to be American but then use British words like jumper and handbag.
Ria’s daughter Lexi was a great character and really well written, and there was a couple of beautiful scenes that I enjoyed. There’s also a scene later on with Ria’s ex that I thought was done well. The found family with Ria, Ali and Gabby was lovely and I was intrigued by Gabby as we didn’t really get to know much about her.
The tropes brothers best friend and military romance are pretty loose- the brother is barely mentioned (but he’s in the military) and the MC is an ex-marine but it’s not really part of the story.
There was lots and lots of telling the reader things but not much actual showing, so I really struggled to feel much between the 2 main characters.
The pacing and time jumps were a bit confusing and it wasn’t always clear how much time had moved on, or you’d think it was but then something was said that made you question if it had actually been that long. For a while it’s said they’ve been together 9 months, then there is a jump forward 4 months, and apparently it’s a year to the day since they came back into each other’s lives?! That maths doesn’t work!
The odd grammatical error here and there doesn’t bother me- I rarely notice them to be honest- but this book has a lot. Random capital letters on words in the middle of sentences and missing speech marks when characters were speaking were 2 of the most common and it’s a bit distracting when you start to notice it.
I also think this book would benefit from an American beta reader or editor to help with the American English in it. All the characters are supposed to be American but then use British words like jumper and handbag.
Ria’s daughter Lexi was a great character and really well written, and there was a couple of beautiful scenes that I enjoyed. There’s also a scene later on with Ria’s ex that I thought was done well. The found family with Ria, Ali and Gabby was lovely and I was intrigued by Gabby as we didn’t really get to know much about her.
November 5, 2024
Wow, I literally have no words for this book other than wow. I am now at a loss for what to read and I genuinely don’t think I’ll find another book boyfriend that will be as amazing as Jack. There was a whole heap of spice in this book and my emotions were all over the place at one point and honestly I have too many things to say about Jack and Ria but I don’t want to spoil it for you. This is brother’s best friend, single mum, it’s always been you, boss/employee and has just the right amount of angst for me. In my opinion this is a must read!
June 29, 2024
Very cute story ! In fact, it was so cute that I now need to read a dark romance
June 20, 2024
Wow. Wow. Wow! Blew all of my expectations out of the park! 🤯
I read this book in 2 days! It is a quick and easy read. There are scenes that will make you cry, belly laugh and scenes that will make you feel so mushy inside.
As someone without children I wasn’t sure if I would connect with this book, however a man holding a baby does something to women, in person or on paper. Perfect amount of child and child free content 🫶🏻
As someone who has never read military either I was unsure if I had needed too before this, it has a very loose military aspect and now I want to read more of the trope! 🫡
Perfect summer read for around the pool or beach!
And I’m am way way too excited for book 2 I’m team Harry over Jack ngl!! 🔥 👀
As a vanilla girly 🍦 I’d give this a 🌶️🌶️🌶️, perfecto amount of chilli’s in my opinion!
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I read this book in 2 days! It is a quick and easy read. There are scenes that will make you cry, belly laugh and scenes that will make you feel so mushy inside.
As someone without children I wasn’t sure if I would connect with this book, however a man holding a baby does something to women, in person or on paper. Perfect amount of child and child free content 🫶🏻
As someone who has never read military either I was unsure if I had needed too before this, it has a very loose military aspect and now I want to read more of the trope! 🫡
Perfect summer read for around the pool or beach!
And I’m am way way too excited for book 2 I’m team Harry over Jack ngl!! 🔥 👀
As a vanilla girly 🍦 I’d give this a 🌶️🌶️🌶️, perfecto amount of chilli’s in my opinion!
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June 21, 2024
Arc review!
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First of all thank you to N.L Amore as well as Love Notes PR for allowing me to read an ARC of Loved By You in exchange for an honest review!
Jack and Rias story is so powerful! The way Jack is with Lexi and Elle had me swooning!! I loved everything about their story and the details that go into it make everything absolutely perfect!
There were multiple scenes in the book that brought me to tears in the best way possible! In specific, “I wish I was your daddy too”🥺🥺 omg my heart was melting!!!
The ending had me surprised but I loved how it all fit together! Will definitely recommend this book!
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First of all thank you to N.L Amore as well as Love Notes PR for allowing me to read an ARC of Loved By You in exchange for an honest review!
Jack and Rias story is so powerful! The way Jack is with Lexi and Elle had me swooning!! I loved everything about their story and the details that go into it make everything absolutely perfect!
There were multiple scenes in the book that brought me to tears in the best way possible! In specific, “I wish I was your daddy too”🥺🥺 omg my heart was melting!!!
The ending had me surprised but I loved how it all fit together! Will definitely recommend this book!
June 21, 2024
Thanks so much to NL Amore and Love Notes PR for the eARC!
This was a really good book! I loved it.
Had my interest peaked from the first chapter and the Playlist that NL Amore put together is amazing! I loved listening to it while I read the book. This one definitely had me going through the emotions. I laughed a lot. Which I loved! I absolutely loved Ria's daughters, Lexi is one of my favorite "kid characters" she had me laughing a lot. She definitely had Jack wrapped around her finger. I really liked that it wasn't overly spicy either. It was the perfect amount. 👌🏼 can't wait to read the others! Congratulations on your debut and release! ♡
This was a really good book! I loved it.
Had my interest peaked from the first chapter and the Playlist that NL Amore put together is amazing! I loved listening to it while I read the book. This one definitely had me going through the emotions. I laughed a lot. Which I loved! I absolutely loved Ria's daughters, Lexi is one of my favorite "kid characters" she had me laughing a lot. She definitely had Jack wrapped around her finger. I really liked that it wasn't overly spicy either. It was the perfect amount. 👌🏼 can't wait to read the others! Congratulations on your debut and release! ♡
June 18, 2024
ARC Review🩷
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have so many things to say about this book. From the first sentence I was completely hooked. I absolutely loved Jack and Ria’s story. It made me laugh and cry and it was just everything to me. It was the per amount of spice for a story like this and the plot was amazing. I love how Jack became the perfect father figure for Ria’s girls and it was so adorable to see Jack with them. I cannot get over the hop little bunnies part. I think I laughed until I cried. Thank you Love Notes PR and N.L. Amore for this opportunity❤️
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have so many things to say about this book. From the first sentence I was completely hooked. I absolutely loved Jack and Ria’s story. It made me laugh and cry and it was just everything to me. It was the per amount of spice for a story like this and the plot was amazing. I love how Jack became the perfect father figure for Ria’s girls and it was so adorable to see Jack with them. I cannot get over the hop little bunnies part. I think I laughed until I cried. Thank you Love Notes PR and N.L. Amore for this opportunity❤️
June 19, 2024
when the dance moms try to eat him for dinner while he’s just trying to participate in parent participation day!!
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