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Once Upon a Contract
Daphne
My life looks like a dream, and for the most part it is. I work with my best friends as a tattoo artist and run my art school foundation for underprivileged children on the side. But something has always been missing.
I’ve been keeping a secret… Hi, I’m Daphne Barkley, and I’m a twenty-six-year-old virgin.
Growing up the daughter of a senator, it was hard to trust people. That isn’t the only reason I’m a virgin, though. I met the man of my dreams at nineteen, and all other guys since have failed in comparison.
Imagine my surprise when none other than Ezra Winters is in my tattoo chair, proposing to be my fake boyfriend, effectively saving me from my mother’s matchmaking. There’s a million reasons why I should say no, but Ezra makes it impossible.
Ezra
Being the CEO of a thriving tech company, along with my foundation to teach children technology, is my dream turned into reality. Yet of late, my life seems lackluster at best.
My parents and my board want me to find a good girl and settle down, but everyone in the upper elite circles is disingenuous.
Well, almost everyone. I met Daphne Barkley seven years ago, and she dazzled me to the point that I haven’t been able to get her out of my mind. Not a single woman has come close to making me feel the way she does.
When I land in her tattoo chair and find out we’ll be attending the same fundraiser, I make an offer she can’t refuse. It may be fake dating to her, but I’m playing for keeps.
My life looks like a dream, and for the most part it is. I work with my best friends as a tattoo artist and run my art school foundation for underprivileged children on the side. But something has always been missing.
I’ve been keeping a secret… Hi, I’m Daphne Barkley, and I’m a twenty-six-year-old virgin.
Growing up the daughter of a senator, it was hard to trust people. That isn’t the only reason I’m a virgin, though. I met the man of my dreams at nineteen, and all other guys since have failed in comparison.
Imagine my surprise when none other than Ezra Winters is in my tattoo chair, proposing to be my fake boyfriend, effectively saving me from my mother’s matchmaking. There’s a million reasons why I should say no, but Ezra makes it impossible.
Ezra
Being the CEO of a thriving tech company, along with my foundation to teach children technology, is my dream turned into reality. Yet of late, my life seems lackluster at best.
My parents and my board want me to find a good girl and settle down, but everyone in the upper elite circles is disingenuous.
Well, almost everyone. I met Daphne Barkley seven years ago, and she dazzled me to the point that I haven’t been able to get her out of my mind. Not a single woman has come close to making me feel the way she does.
When I land in her tattoo chair and find out we’ll be attending the same fundraiser, I make an offer she can’t refuse. It may be fake dating to her, but I’m playing for keeps.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 22, 2024
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About the author
Jay Fields
9 books67 followersHi, I'm Jay Fields and I'm a reader turned writer. I've always loved books, but about 5 years ago I read my first romance book and I've been hooked ever since.
I live in a small town with my husband, three kiddos, and two fur babies. I work full time, so my world is a constant state of organized chaos!
So far, I write small town romance novels and I absolutely love them. Creating a fictional world full of people who genuinely care for each other hits me in me right in my feels.
I love a good side character, so be prepared to not only fall in love with the main characters, but enjoy meeting everyone who makes them who they are!
I hope you love my first book and stick around on this wild journey with me!
Xo,
Jay
I live in a small town with my husband, three kiddos, and two fur babies. I work full time, so my world is a constant state of organized chaos!
So far, I write small town romance novels and I absolutely love them. Creating a fictional world full of people who genuinely care for each other hits me in me right in my feels.
I love a good side character, so be prepared to not only fall in love with the main characters, but enjoy meeting everyone who makes them who they are!
I hope you love my first book and stick around on this wild journey with me!
Xo,
Jay
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March 6, 2025
Another great book by Jay. This was about Daphne and Ezra. They met one day at a fundraiser that her mom dragged her to. It was not something she liked doing but she met Ezra there and they hit it off and he sat with her at dinner. Her mother was a piece of work always putting her down. When the night was over they parted ways and found each other by pure luck 7 years later. Daphne was a tattoo artist at the shop with her best friends. Wren was supposed to do a tattoo for him but something came up and she couldn’t do it so she asked if he wanted to reschedule or have someone else do it. He ended up being okay with someone else doing it which turned out to be Daphne. They were both surprised by this but they talked a lot after this and they became close. Daphne had a lot of self doubt and didn’t understand why he made the deal with her that he did. You will not be disappointed with this book or anything Jay writes.
October 16, 2024
"I'm staking my claim, whether Daphne realizes it or not. Nobody else will touch this woman. She's mine, and I'm going to do everything I possibly can to keep her."
I feel like Ms. Fields is about to hand deliver a beautifully wrapped up in a red ribbon perfect man for all of her readers in Ezra Winters! This man can do no wrong and does everything right. His heart is so good it is no wonder Daphne feels a pull towards him.
Having met when she was only 19(ish) he was enamored with her even though he was older. After just one evening with her he knew she was it for him but their paths never crossed again, per se. He looked for her at every high society function he was at in the hopes of seeing her but was never successful. Who'd have thought the tattoo shop she co-owned was where their paths would cross again.
For Daphne, Ezra is the one that got away even though he was never even hers. She compares every man who shows interest in her to him. She has become content working in her tattoo shop, running her foundation, and painting. Then the unimaginable happens and Ezra makes an appearance in her life again.
Everything between these two is just so dang sweet. Ezra's goal all along is to woo Daphne into never wanting to leave him and he excels at it. It is effortless for him, his feelings for her are never going to disappear. They match up like the last two puzzle pieces that have been missing and are finally together. Daphne seems to let her guard down around him too and is able to be herself with someone other than her besties (who also love him) and she needs that so bad. The team they make is magnificent.
I always love getting into a Jay Fields book because she is one of those authors that just makes your heart happy while reading her books. Once Upon a Contract is no different and I love how it just kept giving me happy feelings with every page turn. For me there is nothing better than curling up with a book written by an author I know will take the real world problems away for a bit and that is always what happens with a Jay Fields book.
I feel like Ms. Fields is about to hand deliver a beautifully wrapped up in a red ribbon perfect man for all of her readers in Ezra Winters! This man can do no wrong and does everything right. His heart is so good it is no wonder Daphne feels a pull towards him.
Having met when she was only 19(ish) he was enamored with her even though he was older. After just one evening with her he knew she was it for him but their paths never crossed again, per se. He looked for her at every high society function he was at in the hopes of seeing her but was never successful. Who'd have thought the tattoo shop she co-owned was where their paths would cross again.
For Daphne, Ezra is the one that got away even though he was never even hers. She compares every man who shows interest in her to him. She has become content working in her tattoo shop, running her foundation, and painting. Then the unimaginable happens and Ezra makes an appearance in her life again.
Everything between these two is just so dang sweet. Ezra's goal all along is to woo Daphne into never wanting to leave him and he excels at it. It is effortless for him, his feelings for her are never going to disappear. They match up like the last two puzzle pieces that have been missing and are finally together. Daphne seems to let her guard down around him too and is able to be herself with someone other than her besties (who also love him) and she needs that so bad. The team they make is magnificent.
I always love getting into a Jay Fields book because she is one of those authors that just makes your heart happy while reading her books. Once Upon a Contract is no different and I love how it just kept giving me happy feelings with every page turn. For me there is nothing better than curling up with a book written by an author I know will take the real world problems away for a bit and that is always what happens with a Jay Fields book.
October 29, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this! It was so wholesome and cute. I freaking LOVED Ezra and Daphne together. They fit together so well and he really helped her shine.
Found family is a huge fave trope of mine and I’m so happy for Daphne that she found her people to accept and love her as herself. I love that Wren, Meadow and Camilla constantly told her to stop talking about herself and were willing to go to bat for her. Same with Wzra.
This really was such a sweet, wholesome romance that gave major warm fuzzy vibes. If you love small town and found family then I 15/10 recommend this one.
Found family is a huge fave trope of mine and I’m so happy for Daphne that she found her people to accept and love her as herself. I love that Wren, Meadow and Camilla constantly told her to stop talking about herself and were willing to go to bat for her. Same with Wzra.
This really was such a sweet, wholesome romance that gave major warm fuzzy vibes. If you love small town and found family then I 15/10 recommend this one.
October 31, 2024
To think it all started with a girls' night out, the idea of fake dating, and a drunken text. If not for that, none of it would have happened.
I fell in love with this book very quickly. It was so nice to be back in Sparrow Falls with Wren and Brooks and the rest of the gang.
This time, though, we are not focused on Wren and Brooks and their love story. Rather, this time, we are focused on Daphne and Ezra and the love story that started nine years before when they first met when Daphne was nineteen, and they both knew it wasn't the time. But, now, oh, now is the time, and now they get a love story they both deserve.
As with Once Upon A Tattoo, the character creation is beautiful. The characters that we have previously met, which honestly is most of them, remain the same. And new characters are introduced organically. Everyone flows together nicely, and it is easy to see the relationships that have been built and are being built through the progression of the book.
The arcs for our main characters are amazing. It is fluid, and there are absolutely no holes left to even think about wishing were filled. I love how the secondary characters how their own important parts to play their own arcs are written perfectly.
Even our antagonist's arc for this book is written in such a way that you have no choice but to love and hate them at the same time. It is written in such a way that there is a stark and strange beauty to the character. Even though in the end they get everything they deserve and more, the arc is fitting, and you can see why they did what they did and why they made the decisions they did. Even if you don't agree with those decisions.
I have to admit that I have a soft spot in my heart for Daphne. There are parts of her that resonate with me, and I find that I can say as it is for her, it is for me. I suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder as well as general anxiety. And I find that while not perfect, Jay Field's has written a good description of what it can be like to live with anxiety. I resonate with Daphne's fear of publicly showing her paintings. That's how it is for me every time I post one of my reviews. It's like I am putting a part of myself online to be judged, and I don't know if I'm good enough to be accepted.
This book has everything I want in a modern contemporary romance. Found family, romance, friendship, fake relationships, Light BDSM, hot, and spicy. It was all in this book. It was a flaming hot good time.
I fell in love with this book very quickly. It was so nice to be back in Sparrow Falls with Wren and Brooks and the rest of the gang.
This time, though, we are not focused on Wren and Brooks and their love story. Rather, this time, we are focused on Daphne and Ezra and the love story that started nine years before when they first met when Daphne was nineteen, and they both knew it wasn't the time. But, now, oh, now is the time, and now they get a love story they both deserve.
As with Once Upon A Tattoo, the character creation is beautiful. The characters that we have previously met, which honestly is most of them, remain the same. And new characters are introduced organically. Everyone flows together nicely, and it is easy to see the relationships that have been built and are being built through the progression of the book.
The arcs for our main characters are amazing. It is fluid, and there are absolutely no holes left to even think about wishing were filled. I love how the secondary characters how their own important parts to play their own arcs are written perfectly.
Even our antagonist's arc for this book is written in such a way that you have no choice but to love and hate them at the same time. It is written in such a way that there is a stark and strange beauty to the character. Even though in the end they get everything they deserve and more, the arc is fitting, and you can see why they did what they did and why they made the decisions they did. Even if you don't agree with those decisions.
I have to admit that I have a soft spot in my heart for Daphne. There are parts of her that resonate with me, and I find that I can say as it is for her, it is for me. I suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder as well as general anxiety. And I find that while not perfect, Jay Field's has written a good description of what it can be like to live with anxiety. I resonate with Daphne's fear of publicly showing her paintings. That's how it is for me every time I post one of my reviews. It's like I am putting a part of myself online to be judged, and I don't know if I'm good enough to be accepted.
This book has everything I want in a modern contemporary romance. Found family, romance, friendship, fake relationships, Light BDSM, hot, and spicy. It was all in this book. It was a flaming hot good time.
October 22, 2024
Once upon a contract
I love this book and was into it from the very beginning. Ezra is my new favorite book boyfriend. I love thier relationship and the fake dating troupe was excellent. I could not stand her mother lol.
I love this book and was into it from the very beginning. Ezra is my new favorite book boyfriend. I love thier relationship and the fake dating troupe was excellent. I could not stand her mother lol.
October 22, 2024
I really enjoyed Ezra & Daphne story after meeting at a function and making a big impression on each other they meet again after 7 years and fall into a fake relationship but Ezra doesn’t want it to be fake & Daphne scared of what will happen when the fake relationship comes to an end
Fantastic storyline would recommend this book
Fantastic storyline would recommend this book
October 28, 2024
When I picked up “Once Upon a Contract,” it was my first experience reading something by Jay Fields, and I have to say that it was a pretty adorable book!
This book is a billionaire age gap romance with a dash of fake dating, and for the most part, I really enjoyed it. The two POV characters were Ezra Winters and Daphne Barkley.
Ezra and Daphne were a great couple, and their interactions were fun to read about. I loved how supportive Ezra was of Daphne and how fiercely protective he was of her.
Daphne was very insecure at times, but I think she had a lot of character development and that her confidence in herself by the end of the book. All in all, I thought this was a super cute read!
This book is a billionaire age gap romance with a dash of fake dating, and for the most part, I really enjoyed it. The two POV characters were Ezra Winters and Daphne Barkley.
Ezra and Daphne were a great couple, and their interactions were fun to read about. I loved how supportive Ezra was of Daphne and how fiercely protective he was of her.
Daphne was very insecure at times, but I think she had a lot of character development and that her confidence in herself by the end of the book. All in all, I thought this was a super cute read!
October 28, 2024
Ezra and Daphne!
This is another amazing read from this author. Jay Fields is a one click author and one of my go toos when I need something fun, quick and entertaining. This book had me enthralled with it right from the beginning and the depth pf the story and character development was impressive
This is another amazing read from this author. Jay Fields is a one click author and one of my go toos when I need something fun, quick and entertaining. This book had me enthralled with it right from the beginning and the depth pf the story and character development was impressive
October 22, 2024
My first time reading this author, but not my last! I fell in love with the characters and the story.
Daphne is the senator's daughter, the tall, a little gangly, artist; she does not need the spotlight. She was the trophy child of her parents. When she and Ezra cross paths the first time, they each make an impression, but nothing more is to come from it. Fast forward seven years, a girls night, drunken text, and a contract is formed. But she has a secret.
Ezra has other plans for the woman who has captured his heart. No fake dating here, and he spoils Daphne the way she should be. Getting the love she deserves.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Daphne is the senator's daughter, the tall, a little gangly, artist; she does not need the spotlight. She was the trophy child of her parents. When she and Ezra cross paths the first time, they each make an impression, but nothing more is to come from it. Fast forward seven years, a girls night, drunken text, and a contract is formed. But she has a secret.
Ezra has other plans for the woman who has captured his heart. No fake dating here, and he spoils Daphne the way she should be. Getting the love she deserves.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
October 25, 2024
5 phenomenal fucking stars
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
10/10 DO recommend!
It’s official, I have a new favorite Jay Fields book!!!
Daphne and Ezra are just too fucking cute together!!!
The only thing that could’ve made this book better is seeing Daphne’s mother; more like momster, get body slammed or something equally as awful as justice for how she treated Daphne! 😤
If you love ANY of the following this book is for you!!!
Found family
Kickass female friendships
The one that got away
It’s always been you
Fake dating
Sex deal
Daddy
And sooo much more!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
10/10 DO recommend!
It’s official, I have a new favorite Jay Fields book!!!
Daphne and Ezra are just too fucking cute together!!!
The only thing that could’ve made this book better is seeing Daphne’s mother; more like momster, get body slammed or something equally as awful as justice for how she treated Daphne! 😤
If you love ANY of the following this book is for you!!!
Found family
Kickass female friendships
The one that got away
It’s always been you
Fake dating
Sex deal
Daddy
And sooo much more!
February 10, 2025
Such a beautiful story I adored how much Ezra was just absolutely enamored with Daphne!
Daphne and Ezra are fake dating to help both of them out. Ezra is such a family guy. Poor Daphne has found her found family with Ezra and her friends! Such an amazing story I adore everything Jay writes!
Daphne and Ezra are fake dating to help both of them out. Ezra is such a family guy. Poor Daphne has found her found family with Ezra and her friends! Such an amazing story I adore everything Jay writes!
October 21, 2024
As always, one heck of a fantastic read by the wonderful and talented Jay Fields. I absolutely adore her small town, cinnamon roll heroes. They’re so yummy and delicious!!!
One thing I also love about this series is the appearance of Emerson, Chayse and everyone from her previous books. It’s so nice to catch up with old friends and see where they are in their lives.
This story is a continuation from the ladies from the Tattoo Parlour and boy is it an absolutely addictive and compelling read.
Ezra is a delicious character. He’s so sweet and open. He’s quick to smile and makes your legs all shaky when he’s crossed by someone who deserves his ire. I love growly Ezra just as much as sweet and gentle Ezra.
I loved his best friend’s character. It added an extra depth to Ezra’s character, as does his sister and parents. It’s so heartwarming to see the relationship he has with his family, it really reiterates his own beautiful character.
Watching him fighting to win Daphne was so heartwarming and beautiful. He’s so careful and gentle with her and so aware of her feelings and fears. He’s the type of man we all wish we could have as our very own.
Daphne is a truly beautiful character. Her heart shines through full of warmth to envelope those around her, despite the negativity she’d been surrounded by growing up.
I love watching her relationship with Wren and River. They are sisters of the heart. It’s so heartwarming to see how much they are there for each other, their love and respect for each other so bright and clear.
I’m so in awe of her strength and determination to help those less fortunate than she was as a child. What she and Ezra are doing for the kids is commendable and says so much about them as individuals.
Watching the two of them traverse their path towards their own HEA was so spellbinding. Daphne overcomes so much as she fights to become the person she’s always destined to be and Ezra, bless his heart, is there for her every step of the way.
The heat factor is turned up in this book, their chemistry is off the charts and I’m pretty sure my kindle wanted to catch fire at one point.
Can’t recommend highly enough. Such a beautiful and phenomenal read. So addictive and full of depth and emotion that will knock you on your backside.
20 million star review.
One thing I also love about this series is the appearance of Emerson, Chayse and everyone from her previous books. It’s so nice to catch up with old friends and see where they are in their lives.
This story is a continuation from the ladies from the Tattoo Parlour and boy is it an absolutely addictive and compelling read.
Ezra is a delicious character. He’s so sweet and open. He’s quick to smile and makes your legs all shaky when he’s crossed by someone who deserves his ire. I love growly Ezra just as much as sweet and gentle Ezra.
I loved his best friend’s character. It added an extra depth to Ezra’s character, as does his sister and parents. It’s so heartwarming to see the relationship he has with his family, it really reiterates his own beautiful character.
Watching him fighting to win Daphne was so heartwarming and beautiful. He’s so careful and gentle with her and so aware of her feelings and fears. He’s the type of man we all wish we could have as our very own.
Daphne is a truly beautiful character. Her heart shines through full of warmth to envelope those around her, despite the negativity she’d been surrounded by growing up.
I love watching her relationship with Wren and River. They are sisters of the heart. It’s so heartwarming to see how much they are there for each other, their love and respect for each other so bright and clear.
I’m so in awe of her strength and determination to help those less fortunate than she was as a child. What she and Ezra are doing for the kids is commendable and says so much about them as individuals.
Watching the two of them traverse their path towards their own HEA was so spellbinding. Daphne overcomes so much as she fights to become the person she’s always destined to be and Ezra, bless his heart, is there for her every step of the way.
The heat factor is turned up in this book, their chemistry is off the charts and I’m pretty sure my kindle wanted to catch fire at one point.
Can’t recommend highly enough. Such a beautiful and phenomenal read. So addictive and full of depth and emotion that will knock you on your backside.
20 million star review.
October 18, 2024
Once Upon a Contract is the second in the Once Upon series. This time it's Daphne, the tall, quiet one of the tattooists that works at Once Upon a Tattoo shop in Sparrow Falls. Daphne is the daughter of a senator so she's dealt with growing up in the spotlight and being trotted out for family photo ops. She has a mother who is a witch with a capital B (the mom is emotionally and verbally abusive). When Daphne was 19, she met Ezra Winters, the CEO of a tech company. Ever since, she has measured every man she has met by him. When Wren needs to take some time, she asks Daphne to take some of her clients. When Daphne walks into the tattoo area, Ezra is shocked to see her.
I fell in love with Daphne and Ezra. He tries so hard to give her the time and space to figure out what she wants while still trying to show her exactly how he feels. The story is so well written with all the scenes adding to the plot. I do think there are quite a few Easter eggs in this one leading to what will happen next with Meadow. I can't wait for that one.
If you like small town romances with a virgin heroine, fake dating, a cinnamon roll hero, found family, and light kink, this is the one for you. There is spice, so don't read if you're looking for a clean romance.
Thanks to Jay Fields for the opportunity to read the ARC!
I fell in love with Daphne and Ezra. He tries so hard to give her the time and space to figure out what she wants while still trying to show her exactly how he feels. The story is so well written with all the scenes adding to the plot. I do think there are quite a few Easter eggs in this one leading to what will happen next with Meadow. I can't wait for that one.
If you like small town romances with a virgin heroine, fake dating, a cinnamon roll hero, found family, and light kink, this is the one for you. There is spice, so don't read if you're looking for a clean romance.
Thanks to Jay Fields for the opportunity to read the ARC!
November 12, 2024
- I had to put this book on hold as I wanted to read book 1 to be able to understand the story line more better
-i love this sentence " I'm staking my claim, whether Daphne realizes it or not. Nobody else will touch this woman. She's mine, and I'm going to do everything I possibly can to keep her ."
- Ms field did perfectly good job with her perfect man in her books for her readers ... The perfect man in this book is Ezra Winters as he a do no wrong but he certainly does everything right . His heart is so pure that Daphne feels the pull towards him.
- They only met when Daphne was only 19ish but he Was enamored with her as he was older
- After spending done evening with Daphne ,he knew that she was one for him but their paths never crossed again
- He spends countless times of looking for her in every social function but he was never successful
- but you never know that their paths crossed again when it was at the tattoo shop that she co owns
- Daphne in her eyes Ezra was the one that got away but even though he wasn't her
- she tries to compare every man that have showed interest in her to Ezra
- she is a content working in her tattoo shop as she is running her foundation and painting
- She never thought the imaginable would happen again when Ezra made his appearance in her life again
-These two are so frickin sweet and adorable!
-Ezra achieved his goal that Daphne wouldn't leave him and he nailed it !
- I love how Ezra feelings for Daphne would never disappear at all
- these two are like puzzle pieces that have been missing for long time and now they are finally put together again . So cute!
-Daphne eventually let her guard down around Erza and is able to be herself around someone else that isn't her besties
-I love their team as it so perfect !
- I literally adore Jay Fields books as she makes my heart does the little butterflies dances when I'm reading her books.
-i love this sentence " I'm staking my claim, whether Daphne realizes it or not. Nobody else will touch this woman. She's mine, and I'm going to do everything I possibly can to keep her ."
- Ms field did perfectly good job with her perfect man in her books for her readers ... The perfect man in this book is Ezra Winters as he a do no wrong but he certainly does everything right . His heart is so pure that Daphne feels the pull towards him.
- They only met when Daphne was only 19ish but he Was enamored with her as he was older
- After spending done evening with Daphne ,he knew that she was one for him but their paths never crossed again
- He spends countless times of looking for her in every social function but he was never successful
- but you never know that their paths crossed again when it was at the tattoo shop that she co owns
- Daphne in her eyes Ezra was the one that got away but even though he wasn't her
- she tries to compare every man that have showed interest in her to Ezra
- she is a content working in her tattoo shop as she is running her foundation and painting
- She never thought the imaginable would happen again when Ezra made his appearance in her life again
-These two are so frickin sweet and adorable!
-Ezra achieved his goal that Daphne wouldn't leave him and he nailed it !
- I love how Ezra feelings for Daphne would never disappear at all
- these two are like puzzle pieces that have been missing for long time and now they are finally put together again . So cute!
-Daphne eventually let her guard down around Erza and is able to be herself around someone else that isn't her besties
-I love their team as it so perfect !
- I literally adore Jay Fields books as she makes my heart does the little butterflies dances when I'm reading her books.
October 26, 2024
If you’re looking for a sweet romance that has some fake dating and some spice with a HEA, I highly recommend this book. Its book 2 in the Once Upon series but can be read as a standalone. It’s about Daphne and Ezra. Im really loving this series so far and this friend group! Ezra grew up with a very over bearing mother so still as an adult she has very little confidence in herself. Ezra is just a cinnamon roll and is so sweet to Daphne it just melts my heart. I loved watching Daphne get more confident and finally stick up for herself. Jay Fields has a way of pulling you into her books and leaving you there! I can’t wait for the next book of the series!
October 16, 2024
A super cute story with very lovable characters.
This was the cutest fake dating trope, Ezra and Daphne were perfect for each other.
From their first meeting 7 years ago, Ezra was beyond smitten with Daphne and she was actively trying to avoid him because of how good he made her feel.
When things finally align and they meet again, Ezra does what he must to keep her *swoon* 🥰
I loved the strength that Daphne showed and seeing her grow throughout the book and be able to stand up for herself against a certain character was amazing.
This is my first book by this author but I will definitely be reading her other books.
No third act breakup ❌
Virgin FMC 😏
This was the cutest fake dating trope, Ezra and Daphne were perfect for each other.
From their first meeting 7 years ago, Ezra was beyond smitten with Daphne and she was actively trying to avoid him because of how good he made her feel.
When things finally align and they meet again, Ezra does what he must to keep her *swoon* 🥰
I loved the strength that Daphne showed and seeing her grow throughout the book and be able to stand up for herself against a certain character was amazing.
This is my first book by this author but I will definitely be reading her other books.
No third act breakup ❌
Virgin FMC 😏
October 25, 2024
The cutest and most adorable book! I absolutely loved Ezra! He was the perfect boyfriend! He knew exactly what Daphne needed from beginning to end. He was aware that she may not be fully invested in the beginning but he did whatever he had to make sure she was his. And the k*nk exploration! I loved that he let Daphne have an openness with it. And sweet Daphne, was very closed off and reserved because of her upbringing and he really made her open up and be strong and speak up for herself! Now I need to see who’s book is next, Meadow or Celeste 👀
October 23, 2024
Okay Jay just knows how to write the perfect character that are soo relatable!!
I read this book so fast it was so good! Daphne and Ezra are literally goals when Daphne and Ezra ran into each other year prior they both thought they would never get a second chance but thennn…. Daphne happened to tattoo Ezra and the rest was history.. sorta guess you’ll have to read the book to find out!!
I loved how loving Ezra was to Daphne and how he ALWAYS stood up for her!!
The spicy scenes spiced…. HOTTT
5/5✨
I read this book so fast it was so good! Daphne and Ezra are literally goals when Daphne and Ezra ran into each other year prior they both thought they would never get a second chance but thennn…. Daphne happened to tattoo Ezra and the rest was history.. sorta guess you’ll have to read the book to find out!!
I loved how loving Ezra was to Daphne and how he ALWAYS stood up for her!!
The spicy scenes spiced…. HOTTT
5/5✨
October 22, 2024
Not me ugly crying
Jay is fan fudging tastic. Every book just pulls you in so hard you experience every emotion. I knew Daphne's story was going to be emotional and difficult to get through as someone who has dealt with so many of the same issues but I was not prepared for the dead on accuracy or the complete support and understanding of Ezra. This was an absolutely epically beautifully moving story. Jay is the best at touching my heart, every single time.
Jay is fan fudging tastic. Every book just pulls you in so hard you experience every emotion. I knew Daphne's story was going to be emotional and difficult to get through as someone who has dealt with so many of the same issues but I was not prepared for the dead on accuracy or the complete support and understanding of Ezra. This was an absolutely epically beautifully moving story. Jay is the best at touching my heart, every single time.
October 23, 2024
I have been not so patiently waiting for this master piece to come out & let me tell you Jay did not disappoint. I love love love me some daddy Ezra & the way he loves and cares for our girl 🖤 poor Daph has been through the absolute ringer and has the emotional trauma to show it but with her stud of a man by her side she can face those fears head on & be her true self. This book was amazing & I will now not so patiently wait for the next one again 🩵😘
October 17, 2024
The lives of the folks of Sparrow Falls continue to make me swoon. May we all have an Ezra to spoil us!! I like how this story builds a town that I want to live in and a group of friends I wish were mine 💜
October 20, 2024
Such a cute romance. I absolutely loved Daphne and Ezra's story! Every step of the way, I was hooked. I wanted to see Daphne get the love she deserved. I am very pleased with the plot and the HEA. Filled with so much love, this is an excellent read if you're in a book hangover. I highly recommend it.
October 20, 2024
Absolutely loved this book! Daphne and Ezra are the absolute best! I loved being able to connect with Daphne and her lack of self confidence. Their love story is my favorite! I love that he builds her up and makes her see her self worth! Read this book!!!!
October 23, 2024
Daphne and Ezra are a match made!
I really did enjoy their story and how their love came to be. Showing her what she’s worth and giving her the confidence she needs.
I will say some of the story was on repeat a little bit and could have had some more details about some of the friends and who they are and their roles.
I really did enjoy their story and how their love came to be. Showing her what she’s worth and giving her the confidence she needs.
I will say some of the story was on repeat a little bit and could have had some more details about some of the friends and who they are and their roles.
October 13, 2024
I really loved this book! It was sweet, it was spicy, and it had the happy ending we all love in these books. Ezra and Daphne were such a great couple. Ezra was sweet, caring, loving, protective and dominant. He really wanted the world for Daphne. And I loved seeing Daphne come into her own strength and realize her self worth. There are so many good characters in this story, and the overall storyline was so good. This is for sure one to add to your TBR!
October 18, 2024
This is a shorter read with a good chunk of spice. If you're looking for something quick and easy that has a man doing all sorts of beautiful things for the woman of his dreams, this is it.
Although I enjoyed the spice and romantic gestures I think the dialog didn't always feel natural and there were a few errors.
Although I enjoyed the spice and romantic gestures I think the dialog didn't always feel natural and there were a few errors.
October 22, 2024
Loved Daphne and Ezra's story. I think what did it for me was how genuine his intentions were for her. He is the rock that she needed.
Also, the best part, for me at least, is the spark that spans over time.
The tattoo shop vibe is everything!
Also, the best part, for me at least, is the spark that spans over time.
The tattoo shop vibe is everything!
November 13, 2024
Ezra and Daphne
Please read the TW before reading.
Jay has done it again! I absolutely loved Ezra. He was so sweet and loving with Daphne who he calls love. He wasn't afraid to put his heart out there to show her just how special of a woman she is.
Normally in books its the man who second guesses everything but not in this one. Daphne is an example of growing up with money but still being unhappy. Her parents are something else, especially her mom. She has been downright awful to Daphne her whole life.
Will Daphne's past be too much for Ezra to deal with? Will Daphne let her past ruin her future?
5⭐
3.5 🌶
Please read the TW before reading.
Jay has done it again! I absolutely loved Ezra. He was so sweet and loving with Daphne who he calls love. He wasn't afraid to put his heart out there to show her just how special of a woman she is.
Normally in books its the man who second guesses everything but not in this one. Daphne is an example of growing up with money but still being unhappy. Her parents are something else, especially her mom. She has been downright awful to Daphne her whole life.
Will Daphne's past be too much for Ezra to deal with? Will Daphne let her past ruin her future?
5⭐
3.5 🌶
October 20, 2024
Daphne and Ezra were so sweet to read. I’m used to reading dark mafia romances so I have to say this was a good palate cleanser. Ezra was completely smitten with Daphne and so was Daphne. I enjoyed the plot and I really loved having these books based in a tattoo shop!
The book before this was once upon a tattoo and I can honestly say you don’t need to read them in order, you will still enjoy this book!
Thank you to the author for giving me a chance to read this 💜
The book before this was once upon a tattoo and I can honestly say you don’t need to read them in order, you will still enjoy this book!
Thank you to the author for giving me a chance to read this 💜
November 11, 2024
I literally could not put this book down! I loved every bit of it and can honestly say this was one of my top favorite reads of 2024!
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