Award-winning author E.M. Shue returns with another installment in the Happily Ever Alpha World, created by USA Today and New York Times best-selling author Aurora Rose Reynolds.
Ham Martinez never expected a traffic confrontation to change his life.
When a sexy little blonde cuts him off and blows him a kiss, Ham assumes it’s just a playful invitation. But the moment he looks into her eyes, everything shifts. She’s his. He doesn’t care that her sole focus is her doctoral studies. Ham is determined to prove that he’s her future and the one she can trust with her heart.
Presley Blanchard has one goal. Earn her doctorate and finally gain her father’s approval.
She also wants to avoid her cruel stepsister, who finds great joy in bullying her. But when Presley accidentally cuts off a black lifted Jeep, she apologizes with a pucker of her lips, thinking that’s the end of it. She never expects the driver to chase after her, or for him to be a tall, sexy, alpha male who won’t leave her alone. He promises to make her his priority, something she’s craved for a very long time. Giving Ham a chance and losing her heart wasn’t in her plans, but now she can’t imagine a life without him.
When Presley catches the attention of a deadly enemy, Ham will stop at nothing to protect her. As the danger surrounding Presley grows, their love will be tested by the deadly waters threatening to tear them apart. Ham and Presley will have to fight through the darkness to dive into their BOOM, no matter what stands in their way.
Until Presley is part of Aurora Rose Reynolds's Happily Ever Alpha World. If you loved Until Hanna, you will want to read Until Presley.
E.M. Shue is an Alaskan award-winning romance author. She writes in many different sub-genres but always features badass heroines in gritty situations. As the mother to three grown daughters and two granddaughters she wants readers to be able to see that tough girls can have happy endings too. She is married to the love of her life of over twenty years who she married within months of starting to date, instalove is real.
She published her first book in 2017 after having a dream that later became the Beverley Award winning, Sniper’s Kiss. Since her debut, she has gone on to win this award three more times with different books and has published over forty titles.
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This is Ham and Presley’s story. Ham never imagined that a traffic confrontation would change his life forever, and after blowing the driver a kiss, Presley never expected the driver to chase after her. Presley is focused on her doctoral studies hoping to gain her father’s approval, but when she becomes the target of a serial killer, Ham is determined to protect and keep her safe. This is a well written action-packed story, with family, friendships, emotions, insecurities, danger, suspense, intrigue, determination, trust, romance, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, captivating page turner. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
Great read. Reads fast and easy. •No cheating between mcs •No virgins •Instalove/ instaconnection. •Separation- 3 weeks after they get together. •Little ow drama- he was never with her •HEA-married with kids and pregnant
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Another sizzling BOOM in the Happily Ever Alpha World
If you’ve ever fallen for the BOOM in Aurora Rose Reynolds’ beloved Until series, then you already know the magic that lives in the Happily Ever Alpha World—a world built for love-at-first-sight moments, possessive alpha males, and fierce, unforgettable heroines. And E.M. Shue delivers exactly that in Until Presley.
From the moment Presley Blanchard blows a cheeky kiss to Ham Martinez as she cuts him up on the motorway, you know you’re about to fall into an unforgettable story. The sparks ignite instantly, and that signature BOOM—the electric connection that only an Until romance can deliver—hits hard and fast.
Ham is everything we adore in an alpha male: protective, relentless, and all in from the start. Presley is fiery, independent, and gives as good as she gets. Together, their chemistry crackles across the pages.
But this isn’t just a steamy love story—E.M. Shue brings the suspense too. With something dark and dangerous lurking in the background, the stakes are high, and Presley is thrust into the center of it all. The author masterfully balances heat, heart, and tension, keeping you gripped from beginning to end.
Until Presley is a perfect addition to the Happily Ever Alpha World—passionate, suspenseful, and filled with that addictive BOOM energy fans love. A must-read for anyone who believes in fate, fire, and fiercely loyal love.
I absolutely loved reading about Ham and Presley! I couldn’t put this book down! I was on the edge of my seat! It’s such a page turner! The perfect age gap/friends to lovers romance.
Who would have thought cutting someone off and blowing them a kiss could turn out to become so much more! That’s exactly how Ham and Presley’s relationship starts. He’s was in the Navy now he has opened a dive school. She’s trying to earn her doctorate and earn her father’s approval. Right now she works at a research facility. As the story goes on and Ham and Presley spend time together, the sparks fly. Of course this comes with some twisted events. Bodies showing up dead, problems with Presley’s sister, problems with her dad, and 2 different twisted individuals. Will Ham be able to keep Presley safe? Will the killer or killers be caught? Is there a way Presley will be able to please her dad and get her sister to stop her antics? Is there a happy ending for Presley and Ham? I’m my opinion, Presley definitely deserves all the happiness in the world after the life she has had.
Presley never imagined that her aggressive driving skills would cause a fellow motorist to not just accept what happened as a matter of course but pursue her. Now that rash decision might be the best thing to every happen to her not only for the chemistry and connection between them but that he quickly becomes her protector.
From the moment that Ham sees Presley he knows that they are meant to be together, and he hasn’t even met her yet. Those feelings only escalate when he meets her, and he is determined that they are destined to be together and as the danger escalates around them he will do whatever is necessary to keep her safe.
Ham is exactly who Presley needs in her life as supports her both when it comes to her career and with the family turmoil she has been dealing with. He is determined to show her that she can count on him to always be there for her, and they will face anything life throws at them together.
This was so good to get back to the Boom universe 😊
Ham and Presley definitely fit in so well in this universe. They met when Presley accidentally cut off Ham and then blew him a kiss. From then Ham is totally Boomed…lol
Presley is studying to get her doctorate, and she is trying to earn her dad’s approval hence the doctorate. She works at a facility researching sharks. Soon bodies are showing up around Presley which brings out Ham’s over protectiveness. As well as Presley’s stepsister bullying her. Things are just going haywire.
But she has own bodyguard protecting her, but she also has her own insecurities to overcome…
Definitely a good read and added to the awesome Boom series 😊
This was a great addition to this amazing series! I love anything that has to do with ARR's BOOM world, and this was no exception. If you have read Until Hanna, then you won't want to miss this! Ham, who we met in Hanna's story, finds his BOOM in traffic. That's right his girl cuts him off and then proceeds to blow him a kiss as a way to make amends. So, he decides to follow her and from that point the story just soared! We are getting amazing drama, danger, violence. and the naughty bits are the perfect amount of spice. I love that Trevor and Liz make an appearance, had me giving the goofy smile. I give this 5 stars.
Ham Martinez never thought the cute woman who cut him off and blew him a kiss would change his life. Presley Blanchard is not the girl that is chosen, and she has dealt with bullies most of her life. With a mystery surrounding her and the pressures of her dad, she is not sure where to turn. I loved this story and the BOOM continues, love these characters and all their quirkiness. I fell in love with Ham, he is the perfect alpha who knows what he wants.
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In this book we meet Presley Blanchard & we get Ham Martinez's story. As you remember we met Ham in until Hanna. Ham is Walker's diving partner and friend. Presley never expect that she would feel safe with a man. Let alone want to be with him for any length of time. Can their unexpected meeting lead to a HEA or will others make sure that never happens?
An absolute must read by anyone. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Loved Until Hanna and her story with Walker. Ham is Walker’s friend and diving partner. I was looking forward to reading about Ham and who he ends up with. Unfortunately, Presley is one of the worst book female main characters - she needs a lot of therapy. A lot. And after years and years of being physically abused by her step sister and emotionally abused by her father, I feel like it’s extremely lazy writing to have them all of a sudden apologize and act normal to her. And that’s it…alls forgiven. Ham deserved better.
Hamilton and Presley Presley is in college completing her doctrine in marine biology, Hamilton specializes in deep sea diving. They meet in an almost car accident and he is immediately smitten and follows her. Presley has a step sister that hates her, a creepy college advisor, and a serial killer targeting her. Her father treats her terrible and it's hard for her to trust Hamilton, but finally she does, but will it be too late? A great action packed romance! Loved it.
I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately, the execution fell short. The storyline itself is intriguing, but it feels overly rushed. There's a pivotal point, which I won't spoil, where the protagonist returns to campus, and from that moment on, the narrative takes a disjointed turn. I wish the author had taken the time to flesh out the details. The pacing feels hurried, and it's frustrating to see Presley's future being dictated by others. This lack of agency makes the story feel unrealistic.
There’s something comforting about diving into a Boom Factory Publishing book, especially within the Happily Ever Alpha World. Until Presley delivers exactly what I love about this universe: intense romance, fierce protectiveness, family drama, and yes... a serial killer twist that raises the stakes.
Presley is bold and resilient, and watching her navigate danger while love finds its way into her chaotic world kept me hooked. The chemistry, the tension, the emotional beats—it’s all there. I especially enjoyed spotting familiar faces from previous Boom stories. It gave the book that layered feel fans will really appreciate.
Each time I step into the Boom universe, I know I’m in for fierce love and thrilling plots—and E.M. Shue didn’t disappoint.
I say this with no disrespect but she needed to stop diving into the ocean and start diving into therapy. Her father and stepsister needed to be shot down. That fuckass professor should’ve drowned or had his head bitten off by a shark. That little family moment at the end was completely unrealistic and a total cop out. She’s a doormat in every aspect of her life it seems. Stepsister constantly puts her life in danger and nada lol. Get real.
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Ham and Presley meet and he’s immediately smitten. It takes her a bit to overcome her insecurities to believe he’s serious about her. This was a instalove story. Ham and Presley have to deal with her bully of a sister, her inconsiderate father and clueless step mom. Don’t forget about the stalker and overbearing professor. This book just had a lot going on.
Omg what a plot!!!!! Even when I was exhausted, I just couldn’t put the book down. Presley definitely made a good first impression. Ham kept his eye on the prize. This couple was incredibly, their chemistry was off the charts. The stepsister’s turnaround was a little suspicious but I’m glad she stopped being a bully. The ending was incredible specially with all the family coming together and continuing to grow
Intense storyline with danger, murder, suspense and twists you won't see coming. Presley is a Marine biologist fascinated by sharks. Her research facility affiliated with the University of Miami for her doctorate. Mom died, father does research on whales and protecting them, stepmom is a research scientist who studies underwater plants. I love the dynamics between Ham and Presley. Their chance meeting had me laughing.
I love insta-love stories. Those alpha-males are the best ever. Ham is all in for Presley, and he fights for her when he can. This author makes you feel like you are right there with the main characters. I loved Presley's strength, she's had enough and is ready and willing to fight back. The intensity is spiked near the end when things start to happen. Loved this book.
Until Presley not only had the Boom effect that we all love and crave but it had you on the edge of your seat biting your nails and holding your breath. Ham and Presley have such immense chemistry and the connection between them is undeniable. However their story is packed full of drama, chaos and suspense that will have you utterly captivated right to the end.
It was a quick read for me and I did like to story. It is not a 5 star, just because I was expecting more of the conversations between MFC and her dad, I think he ‘got away’ pretty easily and also I love to see that characters talk before coming to (most of the time) wrong conclusions. But it was nice 👍🏽
Presley is on a mission to get her doctoral degree. So when a new employee comes on board. Her mission comprised. Ham loves his life never wanted more, till a stranger blows him a kiss. Boom he’s head over heels for her. When danger fallows ham is there to protect.
What a read!! OMG!! I love this author and I love this world that she is writing in. I get so excited!! It was everything I want and more! Just go! Go one click this now!
Absolutely loved this book! Presley is a dive researcher and when she meets ham a diver all bets are off. can ham prove to her that it's ok to have it all and be happy before he loses her to a mad man?
Ham and Presley stole my heart from page one! this is an amazing book! Presley went through a lot of traumas and ham was there to pick her up! this is a true work of art! I devoured this book in less than 24 hours!
WOW! Ham and Presley are just soo perfect for each other, i love them together! Such a powerful, wonderful and beautiful healing love story! Soo soo good and soo soo H.O.T I absolutly loved it soo much! 😍❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️❤️🥰
Good book to read. I liked the characters and their chemistry and connection. It had moments that were tough to read due to the subject of murder but in the end it was a good book to read. I did wish it was longer to read.
Ham and Presley, what an amazing story. It was filled with a little sass, suspense and an alpha man on a mission. I enjoyed both these characters and their journey to the Boom!!!!