Sweet Little Appletini

by Natalie Arthur

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137 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2025

About the author

My name is Natalie. I published my first book, Aftermath in August 2021. I've been lucky enough to find my own insta-love-at-first-sight person. We have a daughter who drives us crazy and a corgi who adds to the chaos. I love hockey (Chicago Blackhawks), MotoGP (Motorcycle Racing), and baseball (Chicago Cubs). When I'm not writing, you can find me studying or crafting. Or crafting when I should be studying.

Reviews

[Nicole Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an Advanced Reader Copy and am voluntarily reviewing it. We are with the band Twisted Bonds. Bowie, Jagger, Lennon and Marley Peligue are becoming pretty popular. They are at Luminescence, a bar owned by the Mancini and Bastianini families, for their 100th show. The Perligue family had an in through Quinn, Jagger's wife. You know how they are. Once you are family, you are protected. Bowie used to seriously date Carly Russell. Things started getting too real when the band started getting more fans. She ghosted him. Bowie never let go of what could have been. He has since been on a no relationship kick. Seeing Jagger with Quinn is giving him a sense of longing to be with his person. The only person he ever wanted to be with.

Carly knows she's made some mistakes in her past. She has to make things right starting with going to Luminescence to see Bowie. She has a secret to tell him. Something that will shake Bowie's foundation, but it is time. Carly introduces Bowie to his son, Axl, and finally tells him why she had to leave. That reason has caught up with her. Now that Bowie has claimed Carly and Axl, they have the protection of the families and the MC. Unfortunately, Carley's ex-boyfriend is in a rival MC. This MC does not do good things. They feel like both Carly and Axl belong to them. So not just a second chance love story with this one.

The Cimaruta MC is taking the lead this time. Bowie and Carly are with the family enjoying Lake Renegade. It always amazes me how the family grows love as new people come. They are so accepting. Can they protect Carly? The MC Carly's ex is in is run by her ex's father. How far with the ex go to get Carly back? This book gives readers suspense. Not only is there someone after Carly, Carley and Bowie have to navigate being together again after so long. It is a long winding road, but they have a family that has their back. That always helps. I love these books that tie back to my favorite families and MC. Ms. Arthur always gives readers the background. That gives readers the ability to be able to jump into any book and get lost in the story.

[Havok · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely AMAZING!!!

I was gifted a copy from Natalie as well as being her alpha reader . The way she builds up the story was phenomenal, bringing back all of our favorite characters from not only our favorite band but also Lake Renegade! She added such surprising and shocking plot twists that I loved!! My favorite character was a cute little 3 year old 😍 she nailed the way 3 year olds talk it was soo cute!! Highly recommend this book! If you live insta love and rock n roll with a biiig family, you will love this book as well as the first book “I Remember Moscato” !

[The Bookworm Hermit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this fun quick reads of Natalie’s! This one is a second chance, rockstar, MC story. She ran from Bowie once but now she is back and with a surprise for him. Carly knew Bowie was her forever but then she got scared. Now that she is back he won’t let her go again. Not even a bomb can separate these two.

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bowie and Carly

It’s a second chance romance! I loved this book! It had me gasp out loud, hold my breath and say WTF!!!! Love how Natalie keeps adding to the world that she has built! I can’t wait for the next one in this series!

[La Taye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chuck needs to go kick rocks barefoot! I am really glad he didn’t ruin everything for Carly and Axl. Also the nerve of him claiming her kid was his! 🙄

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of the Rock & Spirits, Bowie and Carly's second chance short story with a very good storyline, there is drama and a happy ending. I enjoyed reading.

[Mary Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE THIS COVER! Seriously, it caught my eye right away. I liked that the fmc had a bit of making up to do for their past in this second chance story because usually it's the mmc. It was just something different. And it wasn't like she did it on purpose. Once she explained, they were able to move forward and reconcile. Many of our fave characters from previous books make appearances. And those otters! They do, too. :) I can't wait to have a physical copy of this in my hands to bless my eyes!

[Curvy Girl Book Nerd (Jen S) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Little Appletini is Book 2 of the multi-authored Rock & Spirits series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, secret pregnancy, girl gets her rockstar second-chance romance. Bowie is the hunky drummer of his family’s famous band. Carly is his only love that left 4 years ago, scared as his band was getting more famous. Now, she’s returned with a secret. But why did she leave? And why is she just now returning? This was a sweet and steamy second-chance romance. This couple clearly still loved each other, but were fighting against outside sources. They had great chemistry and the ending was so happy after all the drama.

[Grinning Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an extension of the Cimaruta MC Romance novels. The huge, HUGE, extended family lives on thousands of acres just outside Chicago and they have otters. OTTERS!
Cat’s Stats
MMC/FMC- Bowie and Carly
Genre- mostly rockstar, with a little MC thrown in. Mafia and PNR are name checked.
Safety? Y
Triggers- violence, stalking, trafficking.
Tropes- Adorable Moppet, Second Chance, Secret Baby, Found Family, Shifters, Otters!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Praline 99 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rockstar romance.
Carly is a young woman who met her great love four years ago, but unfortunately she had to leave him when his past caught up with her. But now she's back and must let him know her secret: Bowie.
Bowie is a rockstar who lost the love of his life four years ago, but now she's back with secrets. But with one look, he knows he'll do anything to protect her.
Will Carly and Bowie get a second chance, or will Carly's secrets tear them apart….

I love following the stories of this big family.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tasty

Sweet Little Appletini by Natalie Arthur is part of the multi-author Rock & Spirits series. I was not sure what to expect with this book, as when I read the blurb the timing did not quite make sense to me. But I am glad I took a chance and read about Carly and Bowie's romance. Their connection is intense, the secrets are real, there is some danger, and a lot of sizzle. There are also some things I was not expecting but that add to the story-line and adventure of it all.

[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I'm glad Carly goes back to Bowie and that he accepts her back. The surprise that she has is happily accepted as well. Carly had to learn that she is not on her own anymore but she does. There is problems with her ex but the family helps to stop it.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a wonderful story that pulls us into the lives of Bowie, Carly and her son, Axl. The heartwarming story keeps us turning the pages with heartbreak, secrets, revelations, danger and second chances.

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[brenda hurley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book I couldn't put it down turning the pages. I thought it was well written that I can't wait to read more from this author. This is the second book in this series and I enjoyed the storyline.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book two in the Rock & Spirits series...great addition to the series and a great book from Ms. Arthur. Loved the storyline and characters.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.