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The Price Brothers
Love Decoded
She’s a data hacker.
He’s the charming lawyer who hired her.
This case will uncover more than just the facts.
Lucas Price is successful, rich, and he dates beautiful women. He has everything he’s ever wanted. He has no problem with the superficial image he’s created—until he meets Charli, an ethical data hacker who challenges him, inspires him…and makes him reevaluate everything.
Because of her troubled past, Charli Miller is steadfast in her morals and selective about the cases she takes on. But the more time she spends with Lucas, the more it reveals the kind, passionate man behind the million-dollar smile. And even though she trusts him with her body, she struggles to trust him with her heart.
While Lucas balances his growing feelings with a lifestyle he’s spent a decade building, Charli has to decide which version of him is genuine—and if she trusts it enough to finally let him into her life.
Will Lucas and Charli allow their connection to deepen? Or will their differences be too much to overcome?
**This is Book Two in the Price Brothers series but can be read as a standalone. Reader discretion is advised.
He’s the charming lawyer who hired her.
This case will uncover more than just the facts.
Lucas Price is successful, rich, and he dates beautiful women. He has everything he’s ever wanted. He has no problem with the superficial image he’s created—until he meets Charli, an ethical data hacker who challenges him, inspires him…and makes him reevaluate everything.
Because of her troubled past, Charli Miller is steadfast in her morals and selective about the cases she takes on. But the more time she spends with Lucas, the more it reveals the kind, passionate man behind the million-dollar smile. And even though she trusts him with her body, she struggles to trust him with her heart.
While Lucas balances his growing feelings with a lifestyle he’s spent a decade building, Charli has to decide which version of him is genuine—and if she trusts it enough to finally let him into her life.
Will Lucas and Charli allow their connection to deepen? Or will their differences be too much to overcome?
**This is Book Two in the Price Brothers series but can be read as a standalone. Reader discretion is advised.
345 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 21, 2026
About the author
Nikki Castle
12 books1,317 followersNikki Castle is a wife and dog mom from Philadelphia who writes spicy love stories about alpha MMA fighters and the women that melt their badass, playboy hearts. She's a full-time romance author during the day and spends her evenings running a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) gym with her husband, who is also a retired fighter.
Nikki has been writing in one way or another since she was a teenager. She pursued an English and Philosophy degree in college, and finally decided to sit down and fulfill her longtime dream of writing a novel when quarantine began in 2020. “5 Rounds” was her first book—and it was supposed to be her only book. Now, she’s a full-time author who can’t imagine a life in which she’s not crafting love stories.
Nikki has been writing in one way or another since she was a teenager. She pursued an English and Philosophy degree in college, and finally decided to sit down and fulfill her longtime dream of writing a novel when quarantine began in 2020. “5 Rounds” was her first book—and it was supposed to be her only book. Now, she’s a full-time author who can’t imagine a life in which she’s not crafting love stories.
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October 28, 2026
-Age gap
-Black cat x Golden retriever
-data hacker fmc
-corporate lawyer mmc
พระเอกเล่มนี้เป็นพี่ชายคนโตของพระเอกเล่ม1 Lucas เป็น Corporate Lawyer มาตั้งแต่เรียนจบหน้าที่การงานรุ่งเรืองรายได้ดี ปัจจุบันพระเอกรับทำเคสให้กับอาจารย์ที่พระเอกสนิทตอนเรียน อาจารย์อยากไปใช้ชีวิตเกษียนเลยจะขายธุรกิจ real estate มีบริษัทที่สนใจติดต่อมาซื้อแล้วแต่อยากขอให้พระเอกช่วยเช็คดูอีกทีว่าโอเคไหม ก่อนที่จะตกลงดีล เป็นเหตุให้พระเอกติดต่อนางเอกที่เป็นPI มาช่วยทำเคสนี้ ตอนแรกนางเอกชีปฏิเสธเพราะไม่ชอบบริษัทพระเอกและไม่ชอบทนายที่ทำงานให้พวกคนรวยๆโดยไม่สนศีลธรรมไรงี้ แต่พอได้ฟังพระเอกอธิบายเคสของอาจารย์ก็ตกลงรับงานนี้ หลังจากรับงานนางเอกก็ย้ายมาอยู่ที่ Philadelphia เข้าบริษัทแค่วันที่จำเป็นส่วนใหญ่ทำงานที่อพาร์ทเม้นตัวเอง ทีนี้ดันเกินปัญหาที่อพาร์ทเม้นทำให้ชีนางเอกต้องไปพักอยู่กับพระเอกชั่วคราวแต่ปัญหามันไม่จบจากชั่วคราวก็กลายเป็นอยู่ยาวจนกว่างานจะจบ ทั้งคู่ก็สนิทกันเรื่อยๆจากการอยู่ใกล้ชิดกันและได้ใช้เวลาร่วมกัน
คือมันอ่านเพลินนะเปิดเรื่องมาก็น่าสนใจแต่ยิ่งอ่านยิ่งดิ่งลงเหว ช่วงแรกๆคิดว่าเป็นเพราะตัวเองอ่านผิดช่วงเวลาทำให้เอนจอยได้ไม่สุดเพราะชีวิตยุ่งเลยอ่านๆวางๆไม่ต่อเนื่อง แต่อ่านไปอ่านมาไม่ใช่ละ🙂↕️ ไม่อินกับกับปมในใจนางเอกรู้สึกไม่ค่อยเมกเซ้นชีดูขัดแย้งในตัวเอง ด้านครตคือคาดหวังกับชีนางเอกไว้เยอะเพราะเปิดตัวมาแบบโค่ดฉลาดโค่ดเก่ง แต่เจอซีนท้ายเรื่องเข้าไปคือไม่จริงนิ🙂↕️ นิสัยก็ประหลาดอยากจะแตกต่างอยู่นั่น ด้านโรแม้นซ์ก็insta lust เคมีพระนางเฉยๆ แล้วบทพูดเล่มนี้มันครินจ์อะทั้งๆที่เล่มก่อนก็ไม่เป็น😭😭
-Black cat x Golden retriever
-data hacker fmc
-corporate lawyer mmc
พระเอกเล่มนี้เป็นพี่ชายคนโตของพระเอกเล่ม1 Lucas เป็น Corporate Lawyer มาตั้งแต่เรียนจบหน้าที่การงานรุ่งเรืองรายได้ดี ปัจจุบันพระเอกรับทำเคสให้กับอาจารย์ที่พระเอกสนิทตอนเรียน อาจารย์อยากไปใช้ชีวิตเกษียนเลยจะขายธุรกิจ real estate มีบริษัทที่สนใจติดต่อมาซื้อแล้วแต่อยากขอให้พระเอกช่วยเช็คดูอีกทีว่าโอเคไหม ก่อนที่จะตกลงดีล เป็นเหตุให้พระเอกติดต่อนางเอกที่เป็นPI มาช่วยทำเคสนี้ ตอนแรกนางเอกชีปฏิเสธเพราะไม่ชอบบริษัทพระเอกและไม่ชอบทนายที่ทำงานให้พวกคนรวยๆโดยไม่สนศีลธรรมไรงี้ แต่พอได้ฟังพระเอกอธิบายเคสของอาจารย์ก็ตกลงรับงานนี้ หลังจากรับงานนางเอกก็ย้ายมาอยู่ที่ Philadelphia เข้าบริษัทแค่วันที่จำเป็นส่วนใหญ่ทำงานที่อพาร์ทเม้นตัวเอง ทีนี้ดันเกินปัญหาที่อพาร์ทเม้นทำให้ชีนางเอกต้องไปพักอยู่กับพระเอกชั่วคราวแต่ปัญหามันไม่จบจากชั่วคราวก็กลายเป็นอยู่ยาวจนกว่างานจะจบ ทั้งคู่ก็สนิทกันเรื่อยๆจากการอยู่ใกล้ชิดกันและได้ใช้เวลาร่วมกัน
คือมันอ่านเพลินนะเปิดเรื่องมาก็น่าสนใจแต่ยิ่งอ่านยิ่งดิ่งลงเหว ช่วงแรกๆคิดว่าเป็นเพราะตัวเองอ่านผิดช่วงเวลาทำให้เอนจอยได้ไม่สุดเพราะชีวิตยุ่งเลยอ่านๆวางๆไม่ต่อเนื่อง แต่อ่านไปอ่านมาไม่ใช่ละ🙂↕️ ไม่อินกับกับปมในใจนางเอกรู้สึกไม่ค่อยเมกเซ้นชีดูขัดแย้งในตัวเอง ด้านครตคือคาดหวังกับชีนางเอกไว้เยอะเพราะเปิดตัวมาแบบโค่ดฉลาดโค่ดเก่ง แต่เจอซีนท้ายเรื่องเข้าไปคือไม่จริงนิ🙂↕️ นิสัยก็ประหลาดอยากจะแตกต่างอยู่นั่น ด้านโรแม้นซ์ก็insta lust เคมีพระนางเฉยๆ แล้วบทพูดเล่มนี้มันครินจ์อะทั้งๆที่เล่มก่อนก็ไม่เป็น😭😭
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is book two in the Price Brother series, featuring Lucas Price and Charli Miller. I have read the first book, but this can be read as a standalone without any problems.
I really enjoyed this book! Lucas is a workaholic, sweet, caring man. He is a lawyer and has worked at his current firm for a long time. He likes the money and his lifestyle but can't really stand his job. He hires Charli to investigate for a client of his and the attraction is immediate. She comes off as a black cat FMC but is really young (23) and a little sheltered in the bedroom. There are some spicy lessons between them. He's a golden retriever MMC with a dirty mouth. LOL
I really liked their banter together. There is an age gap of ten years between them and the two of them joke about it together. There are also some fun moments with his brothers, Nico and Alexander.
Thank you to the author for an advanced readers copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I am really looking forward to Alexander's book!
I really enjoyed this book! Lucas is a workaholic, sweet, caring man. He is a lawyer and has worked at his current firm for a long time. He likes the money and his lifestyle but can't really stand his job. He hires Charli to investigate for a client of his and the attraction is immediate. She comes off as a black cat FMC but is really young (23) and a little sheltered in the bedroom. There are some spicy lessons between them. He's a golden retriever MMC with a dirty mouth. LOL
I really liked their banter together. There is an age gap of ten years between them and the two of them joke about it together. There are also some fun moments with his brothers, Nico and Alexander.
Thank you to the author for an advanced readers copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I am really looking forward to Alexander's book!
October 28, 2026
ไม่แย่แต่ก้ไม่ได้ทับใจไรมาก อ่านเพลินๆ ก้พอได้ พระเอกเปนไทป์ขี้เล่นที่สกิล dirty talk เริ่ดจัด แถมเปนพล็อต down-bad mmc waiting for the fmc to catch up ที่ผมชอบอีกตะหาก
แต่ก้แค่นั้น เสียดายปมดูเล่นได้เยอะแต่ใช้ไม่คุ้ม เคมีพระนางเสยๆ ไม่ได้ชอบครต.ทั้งคู่ as a person เท่าไหร่ บทพูดก้เลี่ยน เปนคนชอบอ่านเสวแต่อินทิเมทซีนที่ชอบที่สุดในเรื่องดันเปนจูบแรก5555 จบ
(เอาจิงผอดหวังตลค.นางเอก แฮกเก้อสาวที่ดูจะมีโพเทนเช่ว แต่จิงๆ คือเด่กอายุ23เบียวๆ สุดจะมั่นในฟามสมองดีของตัวเอง อัมน้อทไล้อาเต้อเกิลส หมาป่าเดียวดาย ใส่แต่สีดำ ไม่ใส่ส้นสูง ไปงานแต่งพระนางเล่มแรกยังจะขอแต่งดำมึงบ้าป่าว)
spice: 3/5
แต่ก้แค่นั้น เสียดายปมดูเล่นได้เยอะแต่ใช้ไม่คุ้ม เคมีพระนางเสยๆ ไม่ได้ชอบครต.ทั้งคู่ as a person เท่าไหร่ บทพูดก้เลี่ยน เปนคนชอบอ่านเสวแต่อินทิเมทซีนที่ชอบที่สุดในเรื่องดันเปนจูบแรก5555 จบ
(เอาจิงผอดหวังตลค.นางเอก แฮกเก้อสาวที่ดูจะมีโพเทนเช่ว แต่จิงๆ คือเด่กอายุ23เบียวๆ สุดจะมั่นในฟามสมองดีของตัวเอง อัมน้อทไล้อาเต้อเกิลส หมาป่าเดียวดาย ใส่แต่สีดำ ไม่ใส่ส้นสูง ไปงานแต่งพระนางเล่มแรกยังจะขอแต่งดำมึงบ้าป่าว)
spice: 3/5
October 26, 2026
Love Decoded was a really fun read! I absolutely loved this workplace romance!
Lucas is a type A lawyer with slutty little glasses, who is used to control and order. He will do whatever he needs to do in order to win his cases. He’s incredibly good at his job, but success doesn’t feel as good as he expected. He ends up hiring Charli, a black cat hacker with a literal black cat, to look into a company as a favor to his mentor. His mentor wants to ensure that he is selling his business to the right person when he retires.
Charli is a hacker with a heart of gold. She is also extremely good at her job. She has the ability to let her moral compass help her choose clients. While she feels a strong attraction to Lucas, she isn’t sure she can be with someone who is willing to work for “the man.” She really makes Lucas prove himself.
I honestly just love this author’s writing style. Her storytelling just resonates with me, and she always knows how to bring the heat to her emotional love stories. I felt like this book was incredibly character driven, and I really enjoyed Lucas’s character arc. Although there were some heavy emotional moments, there were also some really funny ones involving Charli’s cat and motorcycle.
Love Decoded is the second book in the Price Brothers series. Each book is a standable, but you should still read Love For Hire cause it was so good! I’m so excited for the last book in the series, especially since the author gave us clues that it might feature an adorable rescue dog!
Lucas is a type A lawyer with slutty little glasses, who is used to control and order. He will do whatever he needs to do in order to win his cases. He’s incredibly good at his job, but success doesn’t feel as good as he expected. He ends up hiring Charli, a black cat hacker with a literal black cat, to look into a company as a favor to his mentor. His mentor wants to ensure that he is selling his business to the right person when he retires.
Charli is a hacker with a heart of gold. She is also extremely good at her job. She has the ability to let her moral compass help her choose clients. While she feels a strong attraction to Lucas, she isn’t sure she can be with someone who is willing to work for “the man.” She really makes Lucas prove himself.
I honestly just love this author’s writing style. Her storytelling just resonates with me, and she always knows how to bring the heat to her emotional love stories. I felt like this book was incredibly character driven, and I really enjoyed Lucas’s character arc. Although there were some heavy emotional moments, there were also some really funny ones involving Charli’s cat and motorcycle.
Love Decoded is the second book in the Price Brothers series. Each book is a standable, but you should still read Love For Hire cause it was so good! I’m so excited for the last book in the series, especially since the author gave us clues that it might feature an adorable rescue dog!
October 22, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Charli and Lucas, the second Price brother, are complete opposites, but somehow, they just work!
He's a lawyer and an absolute sweetheart, while she's a data hacker and private investigator who prefers to keep to herself and isn't exactly the most social person in the room.
This isn't your usual trope, and the drama is pretty low, which I don't usually enjoy, but this book hits differently. I did wish for a little more character development, but overall, I still really enjoyed their dynamic and how they clicked despite being so different.
Bonus cookie point? The SPICE. 🥵 As always with this author, the scenes are HOT, HOT, HOT. The chemistry is there, the tension is there, and the spice is definitely spicing!
If you're not really into dark romance or morally grey characters but still want a romance that brings the HEAT without all the unnecessary drama, this is your sign to pick this one up!
Charli and Lucas, the second Price brother, are complete opposites, but somehow, they just work!
He's a lawyer and an absolute sweetheart, while she's a data hacker and private investigator who prefers to keep to herself and isn't exactly the most social person in the room.
This isn't your usual trope, and the drama is pretty low, which I don't usually enjoy, but this book hits differently. I did wish for a little more character development, but overall, I still really enjoyed their dynamic and how they clicked despite being so different.
Bonus cookie point? The SPICE. 🥵 As always with this author, the scenes are HOT, HOT, HOT. The chemistry is there, the tension is there, and the spice is definitely spicing!
If you're not really into dark romance or morally grey characters but still want a romance that brings the HEAT without all the unnecessary drama, this is your sign to pick this one up!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
4⭐
After absolutely LOVING Love for Hire, I was so excited to dive into another Price brother's story. Nico and Scarlett were a tough act to follow, and unfortunately, while I enjoyed Love Decoded, it just didn't hit the same way for me.
I liked Lucas and Charli, and there was plenty to enjoy about their story, but I struggled to feel that deeper connection between them. I wanted to feel more invested in their relationship, the way I did with Nico and Scarlett, but that emotional spark just wasn't quite there for me.
That being said, it was still a good read, and I enjoyed getting to know another Price brother. I've read all of Nikki's backlist, and while this hasn't been my favourite, I have loved and devoured all of her other material. I'm definitely keen to see what comes next in the series.
A solid four-star read, even if it didn't steal my heart quite like the previous book! ❤️
October 23, 2026
I’m so used to Nikki Castle giving me a MMA man that lawyer, Lucas Price, threw me for a little loop.
Throw in a black cat hacker/PI.
Charli
Literal black cat lady.
Age gap 10 years
Spicy lessons (not my fav trope)
I liked the depth of morals this book gets into. Especially in the lawyer aspect.
And our girl being more of a white hat hacker.
Little roommates situation.
Not technically boss/employee but he does hire her.
Little bit of excitement there at the end to round things off.
Throw in a black cat hacker/PI.
Charli
Literal black cat lady.
Age gap 10 years
Spicy lessons (not my fav trope)
I liked the depth of morals this book gets into. Especially in the lawyer aspect.
And our girl being more of a white hat hacker.
Little roommates situation.
Not technically boss/employee but he does hire her.
Little bit of excitement there at the end to round things off.
October 24, 2026
I didn’t love it.
I just didn’t feel the chemistry between them at all, I didn’t understand her issues with his job at l the law firm. He had a very dismissive attitude towards his brothers. Charli didn’t come across well either, she saw herself as better than him.
The plot was flat and even the climax of the plot was underwhelming.
The chemistry, the couple, the plot, were just a bit flat. I finished the book and it was ok, but I wouldn’t read again like I would with most of Nikki’s other books.
I just didn’t feel the chemistry between them at all, I didn’t understand her issues with his job at l the law firm. He had a very dismissive attitude towards his brothers. Charli didn’t come across well either, she saw herself as better than him.
The plot was flat and even the climax of the plot was underwhelming.
The chemistry, the couple, the plot, were just a bit flat. I finished the book and it was ok, but I wouldn’t read again like I would with most of Nikki’s other books.
October 21, 2026
Love Decoded is full of Nikki Castle’s signature banter and spice. Lucas thinks he has it all, but he is completely burnt out. Charli, the ethical hacker he hires, challenges him, and I loved watching him start to question the life he built.
Lucas has quintessential romance hero vibes, from cooking to wearing slutty little glasses at home. Charli is a nomadic loner with a low social battery and not much experience with relationships. It was fun to see her slowly let him in. He also works for a company that stands for everything she is against, which gives them plenty to work through. Their email exchanges were a highlight for me.
Lucas’s bond with his brothers is one of my favorite things about this series. They call him out when he is not taking care of himself, and they show up when Charli needs help.
The case adds a little danger that keeps things moving, and things wrap up a little quickly, but the epilogues were a perfect glimpse into the future. I can’t wait to see what Nikki has in store for Alexander.
Thanks so much to Nikki and her team for the ARC.
Lucas has quintessential romance hero vibes, from cooking to wearing slutty little glasses at home. Charli is a nomadic loner with a low social battery and not much experience with relationships. It was fun to see her slowly let him in. He also works for a company that stands for everything she is against, which gives them plenty to work through. Their email exchanges were a highlight for me.
Lucas’s bond with his brothers is one of my favorite things about this series. They call him out when he is not taking care of himself, and they show up when Charli needs help.
The case adds a little danger that keeps things moving, and things wrap up a little quickly, but the epilogues were a perfect glimpse into the future. I can’t wait to see what Nikki has in store for Alexander.
Thanks so much to Nikki and her team for the ARC.
October 22, 2026
This book was so good and more than worth the wait! I love what Nikki Castle writes, but this is hands down my favorite and leaps above her other books (and they're all amazing!). I loved, loved, LOVED this more than I can say. It made me so happy because it was cute and wonderful in so many ways.
I am a huge fan of a book where the guy takes care of her BUT she isn't some delicate, fragile flower, and this was definitely that. Charli was fierce, badass, independent, and smart, and I loved her as a white hat hacker. Lucas was surprising because yes, he's a corporate lawyer with a reputation, but he turns out to be so much more than that! He's sweet, caring, and thoughtful. A closet nice guy, hehe.
I loved their dynamic and how perfectly they fit together. Lucas took care of Charli but also recognized her need to be herself and take care of herself too and much she valued that. He never tried to dim her or make her feel like she was less than him. That is what I love to see! And the elevator scene was PERFECT. Exactly what I would have wanted them to do. I also loved Milton the cat!
This book had great banter, spice, and a couple I couldn't help but just adore so very much. Just all around SO GOOD. I am already looking forward to Alexander's book because I need the final Price brother's story ASAP!
I am a huge fan of a book where the guy takes care of her BUT she isn't some delicate, fragile flower, and this was definitely that. Charli was fierce, badass, independent, and smart, and I loved her as a white hat hacker. Lucas was surprising because yes, he's a corporate lawyer with a reputation, but he turns out to be so much more than that! He's sweet, caring, and thoughtful. A closet nice guy, hehe.
I loved their dynamic and how perfectly they fit together. Lucas took care of Charli but also recognized her need to be herself and take care of herself too and much she valued that. He never tried to dim her or make her feel like she was less than him. That is what I love to see! And the elevator scene was PERFECT. Exactly what I would have wanted them to do. I also loved Milton the cat!
This book had great banter, spice, and a couple I couldn't help but just adore so very much. Just all around SO GOOD. I am already looking forward to Alexander's book because I need the final Price brother's story ASAP!
October 27, 2026
Firstly, I want to say thank you to Nikki for the ARC of Love Decoded. I first discovered Nikki’s writing when I read her Fight Game series, which I loved. And I really enjoyed reading Love Decoded.
Love Decoded follows Lucas Price, a hotshot lawyer, and Charli Miller, a PI and data hacker. Lucas needs help on a case and asks Charli to be an investigator for it, but as the job is in a different state, she has to move house and ends up moving in with Lucas.
I really enjoyed reading Lucas and Charli’s story; it was fun and spicy, and I loved the addition of seeing Lucas’s brothers as well, having read Nico’s book and knowing Alexander will get one too.
I liked Charli as an FMC and Lucas as an MMC; they bounce off each other and are opposites, yet so similar too. I also liked the exploration of morals in this story and doing what feels right for you. I do think I would’ve liked a little bit more exploration into Charli’s past, just because that has an impact on her relationship with Lucas.
But overall, Love Decoded is a fun, spicy romance.
Love Decoded follows Lucas Price, a hotshot lawyer, and Charli Miller, a PI and data hacker. Lucas needs help on a case and asks Charli to be an investigator for it, but as the job is in a different state, she has to move house and ends up moving in with Lucas.
I really enjoyed reading Lucas and Charli’s story; it was fun and spicy, and I loved the addition of seeing Lucas’s brothers as well, having read Nico’s book and knowing Alexander will get one too.
I liked Charli as an FMC and Lucas as an MMC; they bounce off each other and are opposites, yet so similar too. I also liked the exploration of morals in this story and doing what feels right for you. I do think I would’ve liked a little bit more exploration into Charli’s past, just because that has an impact on her relationship with Lucas.
But overall, Love Decoded is a fun, spicy romance.
October 20, 2026
You ever read an author and you just know you’re going to read what ever they write? Nikki Castle is one of those authors for me. If it’s a Nikki Castle book, I’m going to devour it. And devour it I did. I read this in less than 48 hours because Charli and Lucas were addicting. The banter and the spicy lessons were just so good.
I cannot tell you how many times I laughed out loud because of Lucas and Charli’s emails and then their first encounter. Lucas making Charli’s jaw drop multiple times during said first encounter was literally the best. The woman had no idea what she walking into with Lucas. This man had all the charm and there was simply no way she was telling him no. I’m pretty sure Lucas would have dropped to his knees if he had to for Charli though (and boy, does he multiple times).
Lucas had me laughing and swooning due to the fact that he was constantly thinking about Charli after that first encounter. From wondering what she was going to wear to the office to what he could cook her for dinner, this man simply just paid attention and was on alert for all things Charli. Also, Nikki gave us slutty little glasses and him being so awkward around Charli in this one sooooooo Lucas was perfect in my eyes. Charli may have been 10 years younger than him but this woman kept him on his toes. Let me tell you, Lucas had no idea what Charli was going to say at any given time and she was bada$$. Her having a motorcycle and having him be her backpack, I was deceased.
The spicy lessons hit just right! We love a man who pays 👏 attention 👏. Also, him calling her baby girl, literally melting. The tension build up was perfect and that first kiss hit just right. Lucas Price has such a dirty mouth in this. I blushing right along with Charli every time this man opened his mouth to tell Charli what he wanted to do with her.
Thank you to Nikki Castle for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes:
✨Black cat x golden retriever
✨ Spicy lessons
✨ Age gap
✨ Pierced MMC
✨ Hacker FMC
✨ He falls first
✨ Furry companion
I cannot tell you how many times I laughed out loud because of Lucas and Charli’s emails and then their first encounter. Lucas making Charli’s jaw drop multiple times during said first encounter was literally the best. The woman had no idea what she walking into with Lucas. This man had all the charm and there was simply no way she was telling him no. I’m pretty sure Lucas would have dropped to his knees if he had to for Charli though (and boy, does he multiple times).
Lucas had me laughing and swooning due to the fact that he was constantly thinking about Charli after that first encounter. From wondering what she was going to wear to the office to what he could cook her for dinner, this man simply just paid attention and was on alert for all things Charli. Also, Nikki gave us slutty little glasses and him being so awkward around Charli in this one sooooooo Lucas was perfect in my eyes. Charli may have been 10 years younger than him but this woman kept him on his toes. Let me tell you, Lucas had no idea what Charli was going to say at any given time and she was bada$$. Her having a motorcycle and having him be her backpack, I was deceased.
The spicy lessons hit just right! We love a man who pays 👏 attention 👏. Also, him calling her baby girl, literally melting. The tension build up was perfect and that first kiss hit just right. Lucas Price has such a dirty mouth in this. I blushing right along with Charli every time this man opened his mouth to tell Charli what he wanted to do with her.
Thank you to Nikki Castle for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes:
✨Black cat x golden retriever
✨ Spicy lessons
✨ Age gap
✨ Pierced MMC
✨ Hacker FMC
✨ He falls first
✨ Furry companion
October 22, 2026
Love Decoded was a delightful little kick-your-feet, giggle-at-the-banter, appreciate-the-filthy-mouth kind of read. 😂
Lucas. LUCAS. Funny, confident, competent, and blessedly free of macho overdone-ness. A filthy mouth paired with a sturdy, dependable personality? Yes, please. His work sometimes required him to play a role that didn't quite align with his own values, but I never got the impression that he'd lost sight of who he was, so that was refreshing. He was just a genuinely likable MMC from start to finish.
And Charli! I really enjoyed her, too. She's likable, realistic, and makes choices informed by her past without letting that past become her entire personality. One of my favorite things about this book was that she didn't need to outshine Lucas for their dynamic to work. She holds her own without stealing the show, and I mean that as a compliment to BOTH of them. Their relationship felt balanced in a way I really appreciated.
Compared to the first book in the series, this one felt lighter and breezier, and honestly? I liked the change of pace. It still had the banter, the spice, and the romance, but without quite the same emotional weight. Sometimes I want to be emotionally devastated by a romance, and sometimes I just want to kick my feet and have a good time. This one delivered on the latter.
The pacing was great, nothing felt unnecessarily dragged out, the banter was fun, and the spice showed up when it needed to. The plot was a little predictable in places, but in that enjoyable, I'm happy to be along for this ride kind of way.
Overall, a fun, spicy, easy-to-devour romance with a seriously likable MMC. I think you could read this one on its own, but I'd absolutely recommend reading the series. And after this? I'm even more excited for the third brother. 👀
Thank you to Nikki Castle and the publisher for the advance reader copy. This is my honest review.
Lucas. LUCAS. Funny, confident, competent, and blessedly free of macho overdone-ness. A filthy mouth paired with a sturdy, dependable personality? Yes, please. His work sometimes required him to play a role that didn't quite align with his own values, but I never got the impression that he'd lost sight of who he was, so that was refreshing. He was just a genuinely likable MMC from start to finish.
And Charli! I really enjoyed her, too. She's likable, realistic, and makes choices informed by her past without letting that past become her entire personality. One of my favorite things about this book was that she didn't need to outshine Lucas for their dynamic to work. She holds her own without stealing the show, and I mean that as a compliment to BOTH of them. Their relationship felt balanced in a way I really appreciated.
Compared to the first book in the series, this one felt lighter and breezier, and honestly? I liked the change of pace. It still had the banter, the spice, and the romance, but without quite the same emotional weight. Sometimes I want to be emotionally devastated by a romance, and sometimes I just want to kick my feet and have a good time. This one delivered on the latter.
The pacing was great, nothing felt unnecessarily dragged out, the banter was fun, and the spice showed up when it needed to. The plot was a little predictable in places, but in that enjoyable, I'm happy to be along for this ride kind of way.
Overall, a fun, spicy, easy-to-devour romance with a seriously likable MMC. I think you could read this one on its own, but I'd absolutely recommend reading the series. And after this? I'm even more excited for the third brother. 👀
Thank you to Nikki Castle and the publisher for the advance reader copy. This is my honest review.
October 22, 2026
Nikki never fails to deliver a book that is packed to perfection with banter, tension, sweet romance, and the dirtiest talking MMCs! Lucas and Charli were everything and I fell in love with them both from the very beginning! I was a sucker for them both and are easily in the top 3 of my favorite couples written by Nikki!
Nikki always writes FMCs that have plenty of sass, are independent, have overcome some challenges, and are just plain quick witted and intelligent as hell, and that is exactly what Charli was. Not only was she a bada** biker chick, but was a genius at hacking, as well as just having an array of skills up her sleeves. She was smart and could think of something on the fly to get her out of a tough situation, but also had such a wit about her that had me cracking up at all the jokes she through Lucas's way. She was willing to bust his balls from the first encounter and i loved that about her 🤣
Speaking of Lucas, damn, the mouth he had on him 🥵 Nikki's MMCs always delivers the dirtiest, flithiest lines and Lucas definitely had a mouth on him! I mean, come on, the man gave her all kinds of spicy lessons to increase her experience! And, we love a man who can get on his knees for his lady, willingly and eagerly 🧎♀️ Charli was the only one who could see beneath the mask Lucas put on for the world and actually pushed him to reach his true potential, and i loved how willingly he was to uproot everything when he knew what and who he wanted. Lucas is the embodiment of a Golden Retriever boyfriend and I just loved how gentle he was the whole time. Not only that, but their romance just blossomed so naturally for me and i loved how they bonded so easily.
If you love:
💚 forced proximity
💚 pierced MMC
💚 hacker FMC
💚 age gap (10 years)
💚 spicy lessons
Then you will love these two!
Nikki always writes FMCs that have plenty of sass, are independent, have overcome some challenges, and are just plain quick witted and intelligent as hell, and that is exactly what Charli was. Not only was she a bada** biker chick, but was a genius at hacking, as well as just having an array of skills up her sleeves. She was smart and could think of something on the fly to get her out of a tough situation, but also had such a wit about her that had me cracking up at all the jokes she through Lucas's way. She was willing to bust his balls from the first encounter and i loved that about her 🤣
Speaking of Lucas, damn, the mouth he had on him 🥵 Nikki's MMCs always delivers the dirtiest, flithiest lines and Lucas definitely had a mouth on him! I mean, come on, the man gave her all kinds of spicy lessons to increase her experience! And, we love a man who can get on his knees for his lady, willingly and eagerly 🧎♀️ Charli was the only one who could see beneath the mask Lucas put on for the world and actually pushed him to reach his true potential, and i loved how willingly he was to uproot everything when he knew what and who he wanted. Lucas is the embodiment of a Golden Retriever boyfriend and I just loved how gentle he was the whole time. Not only that, but their romance just blossomed so naturally for me and i loved how they bonded so easily.
If you love:
💚 forced proximity
💚 pierced MMC
💚 hacker FMC
💚 age gap (10 years)
💚 spicy lessons
Then you will love these two!
October 24, 2026
Another great read from author Nikki Castle. It was so fun to see her change up from the MMA fighters we love so much! I am really enjoying the Price brothers-Lucas was a wonderful addition to this series.
These two are such an unlikely pair….a corporate lawyer and a white hat hacker-but Lucas and Charli sure are perfect together and just work so well. From their first meeting I knew they would have a great connection and chemistry. Overall I enjoyed the dynamic these two characters brought to the table, the tension and the low drama. I felt this book really focused on the two of them and liked that.
Lucas was such a sweetheart (with a dirty mouth). He feels stuck professionally and does show many how big his heart is. I loved and how gone he was for Charli.
Charli was wonderful, I enjoyed her sass! She Is smart, independent and strong. But seeing her let her guard down with Lucas made me happy. I easily rooted for her get her happy and find a place she could finally call home.
There was great banter, fun, sweet moments and lots of spice. This one even hit the feels a couple times, especially when Charli and Lucas had more meaningful conversations about their past, family’s and what they want out of life.
I like how we got some scenes with Nico, Scarlett and Alexander too; family is such an important part of their lives.
Another Price brother has found love, now I’m excited to see how Alexander’s story unfolds next.
4.25⭐️
**thank you to the author for a copy of this book. This review and its opinions are my own
These two are such an unlikely pair….a corporate lawyer and a white hat hacker-but Lucas and Charli sure are perfect together and just work so well. From their first meeting I knew they would have a great connection and chemistry. Overall I enjoyed the dynamic these two characters brought to the table, the tension and the low drama. I felt this book really focused on the two of them and liked that.
Lucas was such a sweetheart (with a dirty mouth). He feels stuck professionally and does show many how big his heart is. I loved and how gone he was for Charli.
Charli was wonderful, I enjoyed her sass! She Is smart, independent and strong. But seeing her let her guard down with Lucas made me happy. I easily rooted for her get her happy and find a place she could finally call home.
There was great banter, fun, sweet moments and lots of spice. This one even hit the feels a couple times, especially when Charli and Lucas had more meaningful conversations about their past, family’s and what they want out of life.
I like how we got some scenes with Nico, Scarlett and Alexander too; family is such an important part of their lives.
Another Price brother has found love, now I’m excited to see how Alexander’s story unfolds next.
4.25⭐️
**thank you to the author for a copy of this book. This review and its opinions are my own
October 26, 2026
After reading Love for Hire, I knew I was picking up the next book in the series (you do not need to have read Love for Hire in order to read this one though). I loved the dynamic between Charli and Lucas, the banter, the tension, and the softer moments were they shared their vulnerabilities with each other. There is that hint of plot that really brings the characters together, a bit of action, and plenty of spicy moments! I felt like Charli and Lucas complimented each other and helped each other grown and find what they really wanted in life. The story moves quickly, has some humor, and Milton (an actual black cat) is so judgy and adorable!!
I do think there could have been a bit more work on the plot/characters especially as it came to Charli's wishy washy feelings around Lucas's workplace. There were quite a few times where she was upset but then immediately changed her mind a few times in the book and then it ultimately became the big sticking point at the end. I wish it was maybe a bit more organic or handled a bit differently to help Lucas get there on his own and for Charli to maybe express things earlier or in a better way. I would have also liked maybe to see her with some friendships as her own growth storyline since it's brought up a few times how alone she is.
I am enjoying this series and can't wait for Alexander's book!! If you love a downbad MMC, a black cat FMC, and a teach me moment(s) definitely pick this one up!
I do think there could have been a bit more work on the plot/characters especially as it came to Charli's wishy washy feelings around Lucas's workplace. There were quite a few times where she was upset but then immediately changed her mind a few times in the book and then it ultimately became the big sticking point at the end. I wish it was maybe a bit more organic or handled a bit differently to help Lucas get there on his own and for Charli to maybe express things earlier or in a better way. I would have also liked maybe to see her with some friendships as her own growth storyline since it's brought up a few times how alone she is.
I am enjoying this series and can't wait for Alexander's book!! If you love a downbad MMC, a black cat FMC, and a teach me moment(s) definitely pick this one up!
October 21, 2026
I’m a big Nikki Castle fan so always excited for a new release from her!
Book 1 in this series- Love for Hire- was absolutely fantastic so I was looking forward to going back to the Price brothers.
Love Decoded is book 2 in the series and could easily be read as a stand alone, but you’d really be missing out if you didn’t read Love for Hire!
Love Decoded is lawyer Lucas and hacker Charli’s story. When Charli’s evidence is used in a case against Lucas that he ends up loosing, he knows he needs to get her on board to help him with his next due diligence case, but she has no interest working for a big law firm with questionable ethics and clientele.
Their initial email banter was great, and I enjoyed the flirty friendship that soon developed between them, as well as how Charli helped Lucas realise he wasn’t happy selling his soul to a job that didn’t always align with his own morals.
This one didn’t hit quite as strong as book 1 for me, I couldn’t put my finger on it but I just didn’t warm to the characters in quite the same way or feel their chemistry as much. I did enjoy seeing the 3 brothers together again- their bond is lovely.
Thank you to Nikki and her team for this ARC. I’m so intrigued by Alexander and his story that’s out next year!
Book 1 in this series- Love for Hire- was absolutely fantastic so I was looking forward to going back to the Price brothers.
Love Decoded is book 2 in the series and could easily be read as a stand alone, but you’d really be missing out if you didn’t read Love for Hire!
Love Decoded is lawyer Lucas and hacker Charli’s story. When Charli’s evidence is used in a case against Lucas that he ends up loosing, he knows he needs to get her on board to help him with his next due diligence case, but she has no interest working for a big law firm with questionable ethics and clientele.
Their initial email banter was great, and I enjoyed the flirty friendship that soon developed between them, as well as how Charli helped Lucas realise he wasn’t happy selling his soul to a job that didn’t always align with his own morals.
This one didn’t hit quite as strong as book 1 for me, I couldn’t put my finger on it but I just didn’t warm to the characters in quite the same way or feel their chemistry as much. I did enjoy seeing the 3 brothers together again- their bond is lovely.
Thank you to Nikki and her team for this ARC. I’m so intrigued by Alexander and his story that’s out next year!
October 22, 2026
🖤ARC REVIEW🖤
"I want to taste more of her. I want to taste all of her."
"And no one has ever kissed me like that. No one has ever wanted me like that."
"She tastes like peppermint and sin."
Love Decoded (The Price Brothers Book 2)
By, Nikki Castle
Lucas Price. Yes sir! This man and his mouth should come with a warning label. 👀 We have the middle Price brother, the lawyer, the workaholic, the responsible one. He always has all his ducks in a row untilllllll.....
Enter Charli, the Private Investigator that has kicked his booty in court. She's the best in the biz, and he needs her on his team. She sassy, she's fierce, she comes with all the attitude complete with black fishnets and black combat boots.
She challenges him at every turn. But, he also pushes her out of her comfort zone in different ways. I loved the forced proximity at work, and just all the tension and build up. 🔥🔥🔥
Also their flirty banter was everything! Those emails, I was cackling out loud. His fixation with her fishnets absolutely yessss!
I love this family of Brothers, I love Lucas's heart and his dirty dirty mouth. But also the way this man falls first and falls hard.
Nikki, thank you so much for this ARC. Love Decoded out everywhere now!!!
"I want to taste more of her. I want to taste all of her."
"And no one has ever kissed me like that. No one has ever wanted me like that."
"She tastes like peppermint and sin."
Love Decoded (The Price Brothers Book 2)
By, Nikki Castle
Lucas Price. Yes sir! This man and his mouth should come with a warning label. 👀 We have the middle Price brother, the lawyer, the workaholic, the responsible one. He always has all his ducks in a row untilllllll.....
Enter Charli, the Private Investigator that has kicked his booty in court. She's the best in the biz, and he needs her on his team. She sassy, she's fierce, she comes with all the attitude complete with black fishnets and black combat boots.
She challenges him at every turn. But, he also pushes her out of her comfort zone in different ways. I loved the forced proximity at work, and just all the tension and build up. 🔥🔥🔥
Also their flirty banter was everything! Those emails, I was cackling out loud. His fixation with her fishnets absolutely yessss!
I love this family of Brothers, I love Lucas's heart and his dirty dirty mouth. But also the way this man falls first and falls hard.
Nikki, thank you so much for this ARC. Love Decoded out everywhere now!!!
October 24, 2026
Devoured this in a day!
“Fuck. Open your mouth and stick your tongue out.”
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Love all things Nikki Castle, and Love Decoded was no exception! I loved the banter, the age gap, the spicy times. The whole thing!
Lucas hires Charli to do a little PI work for a case he is working on. He couldn’t anticipate falling for a woman 10 years younger than him. Charli is instantly attracted to Lucas, but she’s a strong independent type who isn’t going to be swayed by his charms.
I love how Nikki can always suck me in to her characters and stories. Lucas appears to always be buttoned up, but underneath that suit and tie is a rock hard body and a hidden piercing that Charli can’t resist!
“I knew from the first minute I saw you that you were going to bulldoze your way through my life. “And you challenged me. From the beginning, you had me on my toes, questioning everything.” His gaze softens as he locks eyes with mine again. “You woke me up. In the best way.”
I lean forward and take his lips in a soft kiss that drips with promise. In a whisper, I tell him, “I want you to teach me how to suck your cock.”
“Fuck. Open your mouth and stick your tongue out.”
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Love all things Nikki Castle, and Love Decoded was no exception! I loved the banter, the age gap, the spicy times. The whole thing!
Lucas hires Charli to do a little PI work for a case he is working on. He couldn’t anticipate falling for a woman 10 years younger than him. Charli is instantly attracted to Lucas, but she’s a strong independent type who isn’t going to be swayed by his charms.
I love how Nikki can always suck me in to her characters and stories. Lucas appears to always be buttoned up, but underneath that suit and tie is a rock hard body and a hidden piercing that Charli can’t resist!
“I knew from the first minute I saw you that you were going to bulldoze your way through my life. “And you challenged me. From the beginning, you had me on my toes, questioning everything.” His gaze softens as he locks eyes with mine again. “You woke me up. In the best way.”
I lean forward and take his lips in a soft kiss that drips with promise. In a whisper, I tell him, “I want you to teach me how to suck your cock.”
October 25, 2026
Love Decoded is the second book in the Price Brother’s series and boy oh boy was it so hot!!! I really enjoy Nikki’s writing because she is able to add in banter and spice so organically that it makes sense. I enjoyed Lucas and Charli so much from their very first interaction. And it was because of their first interaction that I couldn’t put the book down. I had to see how their story unfolded.
I will say this was a bit of a slow burn but when the spice it, IT HIT. The way Lucas’ filthy mouth had me panting was insane. I felt every bit of Charli’s lust and desire. I also felt how passionate and protective Lucas was He wasn’t your typical macho man. He was soft and didn’t have this toxic masculinity you’d expect a hot shot attorney to have.
I also really enjoyed the closeness of the brothers. I love how they were supportive and there for one another. I related a lot given I’m one of three sisters!
All in all, I’m super excited for Alexander’s story and I can’t wait to read it! Please read this if you want some good spice and a story that will leave you wanting more!
I will say this was a bit of a slow burn but when the spice it, IT HIT. The way Lucas’ filthy mouth had me panting was insane. I felt every bit of Charli’s lust and desire. I also felt how passionate and protective Lucas was He wasn’t your typical macho man. He was soft and didn’t have this toxic masculinity you’d expect a hot shot attorney to have.
I also really enjoyed the closeness of the brothers. I love how they were supportive and there for one another. I related a lot given I’m one of three sisters!
All in all, I’m super excited for Alexander’s story and I can’t wait to read it! Please read this if you want some good spice and a story that will leave you wanting more!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 24, 2026
ARC Review:
Tropes:
Black cat x golden retriever
Age gap (10 years)
Pierced MMC
Hacker FMC
Spicy lessons
He falls first
Furry companion
Love Decoded follows Lucas, a sharp corporate lawyer trapped working under a greedy boss, and Charli, a brilliant ethical hacker with supreme black cat energy (and Milton, her black cat are absolute goals!). Having built a clean life after escaping a manipulative past with her con-artist father, Charli values ethics and integrity above all else. When Lucas hires her, what starts with cute, witty email banter quickly turns into an irresistible connection.
The story thoughtfully emphasizes two core lessons without spoiling the plot: vulnerability opens the door to real connection by allowing partners to lean on each other during tough moments, and integrity is a choice, not an inheritance as both characters define their own moral path.
If you are looking for a romance packed with unforgettable banter, tender moments, and sizzling chemistry, this is a must-read!
A huge thank you to Nikki Castle for this ARC!
Tropes:
Black cat x golden retriever
Age gap (10 years)
Pierced MMC
Hacker FMC
Spicy lessons
He falls first
Furry companion
Love Decoded follows Lucas, a sharp corporate lawyer trapped working under a greedy boss, and Charli, a brilliant ethical hacker with supreme black cat energy (and Milton, her black cat are absolute goals!). Having built a clean life after escaping a manipulative past with her con-artist father, Charli values ethics and integrity above all else. When Lucas hires her, what starts with cute, witty email banter quickly turns into an irresistible connection.
The story thoughtfully emphasizes two core lessons without spoiling the plot: vulnerability opens the door to real connection by allowing partners to lean on each other during tough moments, and integrity is a choice, not an inheritance as both characters define their own moral path.
If you are looking for a romance packed with unforgettable banter, tender moments, and sizzling chemistry, this is a must-read!
A huge thank you to Nikki Castle for this ARC!
October 28, 2026
in my last review i said… if there's one thing Nikki Castle does right, it's using 'baby' as a term of endearment, but what am I kidding? She does everything right! LET’S ADD ‘baby girl’ to the list! 🤤
4.75 ⭐️
lawyer x hacker/PI… SAY LESS!
Charli is a badass despite everything that has happened to her. i loved how firm she was in her beliefs… no man, not even the perfect man for her, was going to change this. there was so much to unpack with her character, but she wasn’t going to let that hold her back!
Lucas, baby boy, we see you. AND YOUR PIERCING! he was so patient, attentive, sweet, caring, thoughtful, silly… the list goes on and on! the work he did outside of his career was so swoon worthy! and i love a man who can admit their faults.
i loved seeing the brothers together again! their family dynamic is my absolute favorite!
Overall, this was a really great read, and i’m so excited for Alexander’s book!
4.75 ⭐️
lawyer x hacker/PI… SAY LESS!
Charli is a badass despite everything that has happened to her. i loved how firm she was in her beliefs… no man, not even the perfect man for her, was going to change this. there was so much to unpack with her character, but she wasn’t going to let that hold her back!
Lucas, baby boy, we see you. AND YOUR PIERCING! he was so patient, attentive, sweet, caring, thoughtful, silly… the list goes on and on! the work he did outside of his career was so swoon worthy! and i love a man who can admit their faults.
i loved seeing the brothers together again! their family dynamic is my absolute favorite!
Overall, this was a really great read, and i’m so excited for Alexander’s book!
October 31, 2026
Love a woman who questions a man’s morals and ethics! 😏❤️
Lucas, the big-shot lawyer, tries to hire Charlie, a PI/hacker, to work a case with him. She’s the only person who has ever caused him to lose a case, so obviously she must be the best. But Charlie says no, and I fell in love with her immediately 😂
Throughout the book, Charlie challenges Lucas’s ethics and makes him really think about what he wants to do with his life. And Lucas? This man falls HARD. He immediately does everything he can to make Charlie feel safe, supported, and wanted.
With Lucas, Charlie feels safe enough to share more of herself, explore, and start hoping for more. I loved watching them challenge each other, grow, and find exactly what they needed in one another.
Even Milton comes around in the end! 😅
Such a fun read with a heroine who isn't afraid to question things and a lawyer who is completely gone for her.
Lucas, the big-shot lawyer, tries to hire Charlie, a PI/hacker, to work a case with him. She’s the only person who has ever caused him to lose a case, so obviously she must be the best. But Charlie says no, and I fell in love with her immediately 😂
Throughout the book, Charlie challenges Lucas’s ethics and makes him really think about what he wants to do with his life. And Lucas? This man falls HARD. He immediately does everything he can to make Charlie feel safe, supported, and wanted.
With Lucas, Charlie feels safe enough to share more of herself, explore, and start hoping for more. I loved watching them challenge each other, grow, and find exactly what they needed in one another.
Even Milton comes around in the end! 😅
Such a fun read with a heroine who isn't afraid to question things and a lawyer who is completely gone for her.
October 22, 2026
Move over, Tristan. Lucas Price has taken the top spot for favorite Nikki Castle MMC.
Love Decoded is such a fun departure from Nikki’s MMA world, while still having the addictive writing I’ve come to expect from her. I cruise through Nikki’s books, and this one was no different. A hint of workplace romance, an age gap that doesn’t need to feel like a whole thing, and an MMC who notices the little things about the woman he’s obsessed but also has a filthy mouth. While Nico may still hold the title of Walking Green Flag book boyfriend, Lucas is carrying plenty of green flags of his own.
The plot is good, but this story is so character driven that sometimes the plot took me by surprise when it showed back up in the forefront (complimentary!!!).
Thank you, Nikki, for the ARC. What an absolute delight.
Love Decoded is such a fun departure from Nikki’s MMA world, while still having the addictive writing I’ve come to expect from her. I cruise through Nikki’s books, and this one was no different. A hint of workplace romance, an age gap that doesn’t need to feel like a whole thing, and an MMC who notices the little things about the woman he’s obsessed but also has a filthy mouth. While Nico may still hold the title of Walking Green Flag book boyfriend, Lucas is carrying plenty of green flags of his own.
The plot is good, but this story is so character driven that sometimes the plot took me by surprise when it showed back up in the forefront (complimentary!!!).
Thank you, Nikki, for the ARC. What an absolute delight.
October 28, 2026
💻💜 ARC Review💜💻
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Lucas MF Price!! There is just something about these Price brothers that has my jaw on the floor, and Lucas did not disappoint!! This man is everything: he’s a lawyer, sweetheart, workaholic with a dirty mouth! And I just loved how he wanted to help his professor and decided he needed the only person that could beat him. Now, Charli, she’s a black cat, with a history, hacker, and I love her! The banter these two have was everything, and I loved how Charli challenges Lucas and how Lucas gives spicy lessons! Also, the spicy scenes, God 🥵!! I also love the brothers’ bonds and how they always call each other out and how they always show up when they need them. I love these two, and I’m sooo excited for Alexander’s book, especially since he’s the quiet one of the brothers!!
💻💜 Thank you so much for the ARC! This review is my opinion.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Lucas MF Price!! There is just something about these Price brothers that has my jaw on the floor, and Lucas did not disappoint!! This man is everything: he’s a lawyer, sweetheart, workaholic with a dirty mouth! And I just loved how he wanted to help his professor and decided he needed the only person that could beat him. Now, Charli, she’s a black cat, with a history, hacker, and I love her! The banter these two have was everything, and I loved how Charli challenges Lucas and how Lucas gives spicy lessons! Also, the spicy scenes, God 🥵!! I also love the brothers’ bonds and how they always call each other out and how they always show up when they need them. I love these two, and I’m sooo excited for Alexander’s book, especially since he’s the quiet one of the brothers!!
💻💜 Thank you so much for the ARC! This review is my opinion.
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November 1, 2026
ARC review
I was so excited for this story and it did not disappoint.
Lucas is the golden retriever type of MMC whereas Charli is very much the black cat, but together, I think that they are the perfect match.
I love their story, it’s fun, has great banter and of course the spice 🥵❤️🔥 Nothing feels too dragged out or too fast paced, every scene just fits perfectly.
Nikki has this magic writing, where I can go months without reading anything, because nothing can hold my attention long enough, but I get her books in my hand and I am immediately completely pull in the story.
In this one we left Nikki’s MMA world, so if you ever wanted to give Nikki’s books a try, but you are not fan of sport romance, I highly recommend that you give this one a try.
Also, I just have to mention my favorite side character Milton.
I was so excited for this story and it did not disappoint.
Lucas is the golden retriever type of MMC whereas Charli is very much the black cat, but together, I think that they are the perfect match.
I love their story, it’s fun, has great banter and of course the spice 🥵❤️🔥 Nothing feels too dragged out or too fast paced, every scene just fits perfectly.
Nikki has this magic writing, where I can go months without reading anything, because nothing can hold my attention long enough, but I get her books in my hand and I am immediately completely pull in the story.
In this one we left Nikki’s MMA world, so if you ever wanted to give Nikki’s books a try, but you are not fan of sport romance, I highly recommend that you give this one a try.
Also, I just have to mention my favorite side character Milton.
October 20, 2026
Gosh another perfect book by one of my favorite authors! Nikki never misses and I’m so blessed to be on her ARC team!! This has everything I love in contemporary romance! Black cat FMC x golden retriever MMC, spicyyy teach me lessons from a man with a surprisingly filthy mouth, banter, well fleshed out characters that experience growth, healing from past trauma, fast paced plot & adult communication. I did not want to put this down from the moment I picked it up & devoured it in 24 hours which is rare for me with eye reads lately! Definitely always recommend Nikki’s books and this one is no exception! Can be read as a standalone but is the second in The Price Brothers series! 🤍
October 23, 2026
I was so excited to get to read about the Price Brothers again, and although I really enjoyed the story, Lucas was such a golden retriever, such a sweetheart, so light and fun and Charlie just came with a lot of trauma, but I wouldn’t even classify her as a black cat, she was just a little bit of a loner. I really love them together and I love their story. A couple of the issues is that I don’t really think the third act breakup was necessary, it kind of annoyed me actually and made me see their age difference. It was a super fluffy Read for me nothing too in depth nothing that really moved me but still super enjoyable read. I also have realized I really despise the nickname, baby girl.
October 24, 2026
A delicious slowburn with tension that makes you flip the pages well past your bedtime to see when they’re finally going to give in! The tropes in this book were right up my alley. I do wish we had just a little more from Lucas, but maybe that’s just because I love a guy with a big emotional story like Roman in Revive Me. 😂 I think Charli’s job was such a fun world to explore and definitely added to some of the excitement towards the end. 🤭
As always, would recommend and I’ll be getting my trophy copy asap 🥰
Thank you to Nikki for having me on your arc team! 🖤 forever excited to see what you have coming for us next!
As always, would recommend and I’ll be getting my trophy copy asap 🥰
Thank you to Nikki for having me on your arc team! 🖤 forever excited to see what you have coming for us next!
October 25, 2026
Love Decoded is a fun and intriguing romance filled with witty banter and an age gap dynamic that had me kicking my feet in delight. This story follows lawyer, Lucas Price and data hacker, Charli Miller.
Lucas was such a golden retriever with the best filthy mouth. He was generous with his time and money, but as a lawyer, he was a workaholic and quite overworked. Enter Charli.
Charli was full of sass, independent, and uber smart. I loved seeing her challenge Lucas, and their witty back-and-forth was so entertaining. While Charli was exactly what Lucas needed to let loose, she was wary of him and his ethics. So, when Lucas was able to get Charli to let her guard down, it was very satisfying.
Love Decoded delivered a fun, spicy, and slow burn romance with the perfect mix of banter, heartfelt moments, and a smidge of suspense. I'm very much looking forward to Alexander's story.
Lucas was such a golden retriever with the best filthy mouth. He was generous with his time and money, but as a lawyer, he was a workaholic and quite overworked. Enter Charli.
Charli was full of sass, independent, and uber smart. I loved seeing her challenge Lucas, and their witty back-and-forth was so entertaining. While Charli was exactly what Lucas needed to let loose, she was wary of him and his ethics. So, when Lucas was able to get Charli to let her guard down, it was very satisfying.
Love Decoded delivered a fun, spicy, and slow burn romance with the perfect mix of banter, heartfelt moments, and a smidge of suspense. I'm very much looking forward to Alexander's story.
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