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Book Boyfriend #4
Rock Solid
Connor Prescott doesn't do one night stands (yes, ladies, he's an anomaly) so when he meets a beautiful woman during a snowed in night at the airport who wants to forget her heartache, he makes an exception. Their night together is incendiary, and by morning Connor wants more . . . except his sexy stranger is gone. He's pretty sure he'll never see her again, until three and a half years later she finds him, and changes his entire world with three little words . . . You're a daddy.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 14, 2017
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Carly Phillips
415 books9,788 followersNY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller, Carly Phillips is the queen of Alpha Heroes, at least according to The Harlequin Junkie Reviewer.. Carly married her college sweetheart and lives in Purchase, NY along with her crazy dogs who are featured on her Facebook and Instagram pages. The author of over 75 romance novels, she has raised two incredible daughters and is now an empty nester. Carly’s book, The Bachelor, was chosen by Kelly Ripa as her first romance club pick. Carly loves social media and interacting with her readers. Want to keep up with Carly? Sign up for her newsletter and receive TWO FREE books at www.carlyphillips.com.
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July 12, 2020
2.5 stars
Pretty much non existent plot except for the surprise child angle (which was very underwhelming , to put it nicely).
Pretty much non existent plot except for the surprise child angle (which was very underwhelming , to put it nicely).
December 6, 2017
I was pleasantly surprised by this fast paced second chance love story. It was full of sweet, it was packed full of passion, it captured my attention from the start.
Connor Prescott is your charming, sophisticated stud to put it easily, he’s the hottest bachelor left in Chicago, and he’s a man that doesn’t do one night stands. Hell he doesn’t even barely do relationships. Until he is stuck in an airport on a snowy Valentine’s Day night with a beautiful woman. What can it hurt to do a one night stand?? He’s completely and utterly attracted to Katie and feels a level of attraction and passion with her that he’s never felt before. When he awakens the next morning, she’s gone with a simple thank you note. No contact info, and he only knows her as his Valentine Katie.
When they reconnect three and a half years later after Connor is featured in a magazine article, Connor is faced with the result of that one night stand and the lingering attraction that was never lost with Katie. Life changes in a blink of an eye for Connor and the amazing journey we get to go on is enjoyable. Katie is a protective mother, she’s a beautiful soul, she loves with all her heart, but she needs to learn to be free from her past. Easy right? Maybe a hot baby daddy could help you out if you open your heart =))
The everloving chubby cheeked Val captures your heart and nearly steals the story with her sweetness. However the love and passion, the amount of heat between Connor and Katie ignite the pages. Their story is a second chance story i surprisingly fell in love with.
You want a quick sweet read that is full of hot, undeniable passion, try this book. This can be read as a stand-alone.
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Connor Prescott is your charming, sophisticated stud to put it easily, he’s the hottest bachelor left in Chicago, and he’s a man that doesn’t do one night stands. Hell he doesn’t even barely do relationships. Until he is stuck in an airport on a snowy Valentine’s Day night with a beautiful woman. What can it hurt to do a one night stand?? He’s completely and utterly attracted to Katie and feels a level of attraction and passion with her that he’s never felt before. When he awakens the next morning, she’s gone with a simple thank you note. No contact info, and he only knows her as his Valentine Katie.
When they reconnect three and a half years later after Connor is featured in a magazine article, Connor is faced with the result of that one night stand and the lingering attraction that was never lost with Katie. Life changes in a blink of an eye for Connor and the amazing journey we get to go on is enjoyable. Katie is a protective mother, she’s a beautiful soul, she loves with all her heart, but she needs to learn to be free from her past. Easy right? Maybe a hot baby daddy could help you out if you open your heart =))
The everloving chubby cheeked Val captures your heart and nearly steals the story with her sweetness. However the love and passion, the amount of heat between Connor and Katie ignite the pages. Their story is a second chance story i surprisingly fell in love with.
You want a quick sweet read that is full of hot, undeniable passion, try this book. This can be read as a stand-alone.
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November 15, 2017
Title: Rock Solid (Book Boyfriend #4)
Author: Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publication Date: November 14, 2017
I am thoroughly in love with Connor!! Rock Solid was such a heart warming book! I loved it! The story line was so familiar but still felt like a breath of fresh air.. I loved it!
Some would call it lust at first sight but then, the romantics at heart would agree in 'Love at first sight'. You might not realise it but the connection you felt when you first laid eyes upon each other? ZAP! Love... *sigh*
Connor and Katie met under an irregular circumstance but you bet your ass that the connection they felt? well you felt it too (It helps that the story is in dual POV). hahaha!
Connor is... Simply put,Connor is hot! He is such a gentleman, he is sweet and caring and dependable but he is an alpha male through and through. Katie is a sweetheart. She is hardworking, independent and has major trust issues.
Rock Solid was such a sweet, comforting book with a BIG dollop of sexiness. Yup! Connor and Katie's chemistry? Out of this world HOOOTTTTT!!!
Don't even get me started on Val!!!! That chubby-cheeked toddler?? OMG! She is so cute!!!! And when Connor and Val interacts? Prepare yourself...Because your ovaries will weep and your hearts will melt hahaha!
I loved Rock Solid! I love that this was a second chance romance in the most unconventional way.
I haven't read the other three books from the Book Boyfriend Series but I am a convert, I've already ordered the previous three books.
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November 18, 2017
The synopsis of Rock Solid instantly grabbed me (plus the cover is pretty damn fine), and I knew without a doubt I needed to read it. Despite being book four in the Book Boyfriend series, I knew it worked as a standalone. Having now finished and loved Rock Solid, I really need to go and grab the other three books in the series. In Rock Solid we got a tiny glimpse into the lives of Wes, Max, and Kyle, and I really want to know more about them. They seem like such fun, and if this book is anything to go off I’m sure to love their stories.
The first two chapters of the story take us back almost four years, giving us an insight into the one-night stand that occurred between Connor and Katie. In chapter three, we move to present time – the point in the story where Connor finds out he is a father. Thus, the story of Connor trying to win over Katie begins.
It’s a simple enough story, but there is plenty of emotion behind it. The relationship between Connor and his daughter is beautiful. The way in which Connor tries to show Katie she is worth more than she realises is amazing. The entire storyline grips hard and does not let you go. It’s a relatively short read, and once you start reading you will not be able to put it down – it sucks you in, and you need to finish it in a single sitting to see how everything comes together.
With wonderful characters and a gripping storyline, this one is a sure winner. I’m sure fans of the series, those to have been following since book one, will be overjoyed by Connor’s story – and those who are new to the series, like me, will be won over enough to want to give the prior books a read.
I can gladly confirm the title of this series – Book Boyfriend – does not lie. Connor is certainly a book boyfriend I’d be glad to make my own.
The first two chapters of the story take us back almost four years, giving us an insight into the one-night stand that occurred between Connor and Katie. In chapter three, we move to present time – the point in the story where Connor finds out he is a father. Thus, the story of Connor trying to win over Katie begins.
It’s a simple enough story, but there is plenty of emotion behind it. The relationship between Connor and his daughter is beautiful. The way in which Connor tries to show Katie she is worth more than she realises is amazing. The entire storyline grips hard and does not let you go. It’s a relatively short read, and once you start reading you will not be able to put it down – it sucks you in, and you need to finish it in a single sitting to see how everything comes together.
With wonderful characters and a gripping storyline, this one is a sure winner. I’m sure fans of the series, those to have been following since book one, will be overjoyed by Connor’s story – and those who are new to the series, like me, will be won over enough to want to give the prior books a read.
I can gladly confirm the title of this series – Book Boyfriend – does not lie. Connor is certainly a book boyfriend I’d be glad to make my own.
November 21, 2017
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I am going to start off by saying I LOVED CONNOR! Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde are two authors I have been wanting to read for some time. As soon as I saw the blurb for Rock Solid, I knew I had my chance to dive into these two authors writing.
The blurb grabbed me and then the book engaged me from almost the moment I opened it.
If you enjoy single mom books this is a great one—there are so many well written scenes—ones with heat and deep emotion. I am not telling you anything the blurb doesn’t. Connor has no idea he had fathered a child during a one night stand (a one night stand that it is clear touched his heart and that is something he doesn't normally do - FYI I loved that).
The scene when Katie locates Connor, the scene when Connor finds out he is a father, and—be still my heart—the first time Connor sees his daughter were all masterfully well written!
I loved, LOVED their little girl’s name and I adore watching Connor bond with her.
Connor will capture your heart when he works to win Katie's over. Katie’s past is one that affects her ability to trust. Connor’s respect and desire to push through that touched my heart.
In the end, Connor and his extended family offer Katie so much of what she never thought she would have. Did I want to strangle Katie for a moment? HELL yes! Did it make sense for the character crafted? 100%.
Was this love and family built in the traditional form? No, but as a reader did I know it was forever love? Heck yes! The authors did an outstanding job making it crystal clear that Katie and Connor were meant to be together—that the connection they share, though very brief at first, was like nothing either had felt before!
This book is a standalone and a fun one to devour when you want to escape and have your heart swell with love for a male hero!
I am going to start off by saying I LOVED CONNOR! Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde are two authors I have been wanting to read for some time. As soon as I saw the blurb for Rock Solid, I knew I had my chance to dive into these two authors writing.
The blurb grabbed me and then the book engaged me from almost the moment I opened it.
If you enjoy single mom books this is a great one—there are so many well written scenes—ones with heat and deep emotion. I am not telling you anything the blurb doesn’t. Connor has no idea he had fathered a child during a one night stand (a one night stand that it is clear touched his heart and that is something he doesn't normally do - FYI I loved that).
The scene when Katie locates Connor, the scene when Connor finds out he is a father, and—be still my heart—the first time Connor sees his daughter were all masterfully well written!
I loved, LOVED their little girl’s name and I adore watching Connor bond with her.
Connor will capture your heart when he works to win Katie's over. Katie’s past is one that affects her ability to trust. Connor’s respect and desire to push through that touched my heart.
In the end, Connor and his extended family offer Katie so much of what she never thought she would have. Did I want to strangle Katie for a moment? HELL yes! Did it make sense for the character crafted? 100%.
Was this love and family built in the traditional form? No, but as a reader did I know it was forever love? Heck yes! The authors did an outstanding job making it crystal clear that Katie and Connor were meant to be together—that the connection they share, though very brief at first, was like nothing either had felt before!
This book is a standalone and a fun one to devour when you want to escape and have your heart swell with love for a male hero!
November 14, 2017
I started this book and immediately was thrilled because I do love books where a one night stand leads to more and then when I got to the third chapter I was afraid I was going to be disappointed because I HATE books where women choose not to inform a man they are going to be a dad, but the circumstances in this book let me overlook that because as soon as the heroine identified the man who fathered her child, she reached out to make it right. That my friends is how you do it, not when you need something and even though it scares you, you do what you know is the right thing for your child and the man. Rock Solid is the fourth book in this series and it is absolutely my favorite and ends this stellar series on a very high note.
Snowed in on Valentine’s Day at the Denver airport Connor Prescott and Katie Kaswell share a meal and then a night of unbridled passion something that was out of character for them both, but feeling too much Katie flees with no way to get in touch with Connor since they agreed no last names and no strings. Three and a half years later, Katie sees an article about Connor in a magazine and reaches out to let him know he has a daughter.
I have to commend Katie for being a strong woman and facing single parenthood on her own as she had no way to contact Connor. It was obvious she was smart and was dedicated to being the very best parent she could be for her daughter. Val (short for Valentine) was precious, precocious, and honestly took the changes that came in her life in stride which I feel was a testament to her feeling very secure in her life.
I loved that from the moment Connor found out he was a dad, he was in 100 percent, and he was shocked but knew that he was going to be there for his child and Katie though she didn’t know it. He seemed to have great instincts in not trying to force things with Val, he wanted to make the transition easy, he deferred to Katie on parenting issues, and he also let Katie know that he not only wanted to be a part of his daughter’s life but hers as well.
Katie had some abandonment and neglect issues that reared their ugly heads a few times, but Connor was patient and while it hurt him that she lumped him in with the people in her past that let her down, he never got angry. I appreciated not only that, but Katie’s good friend and neighbor helping her work through her feelings and making her see things clearer.
Rock Solid was a feel good, make me smile, make me happy romance and I loved every minute of it!
November 14, 2017
ARC provided by authors in exchange for an honest review
A fun, sexy flirtatious and charming love story that will have readers smiling big. Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde are back at it again as they deliver another book boyfriend to add onto the list with their newest release, Rock Solid.
Connor Prescott is not the type of guy who does one night stand but when he meets Katie and they automatically formed a connection, all notions of right is thrown out the window. It was suppose to be one night of passion where no last names were exchanged, but when Connor woke up the next morning, he wanted to know more about Katie but unfortunately for him, she left without a trace. That is until three years later, he gets a phone call from her and she informs him that he has a kid. So what happens when Connor finally reunites with Katie and meets his daughter for the first time? Will this be his second chance with Katie?
Rock Solid is indeed a very fast paced book but the authors did an excellent job in not rushing anything. Readers could feel the heat, passion, sweetness and love Connor and Katie had for each other. So if you are looking for a book that was a combination of sweet and sexy then this book is for you.
Carly Phillips Erika Wilde
A fun, sexy flirtatious and charming love story that will have readers smiling big. Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde are back at it again as they deliver another book boyfriend to add onto the list with their newest release, Rock Solid.
Connor Prescott is not the type of guy who does one night stand but when he meets Katie and they automatically formed a connection, all notions of right is thrown out the window. It was suppose to be one night of passion where no last names were exchanged, but when Connor woke up the next morning, he wanted to know more about Katie but unfortunately for him, she left without a trace. That is until three years later, he gets a phone call from her and she informs him that he has a kid. So what happens when Connor finally reunites with Katie and meets his daughter for the first time? Will this be his second chance with Katie?
Rock Solid is indeed a very fast paced book but the authors did an excellent job in not rushing anything. Readers could feel the heat, passion, sweetness and love Connor and Katie had for each other. So if you are looking for a book that was a combination of sweet and sexy then this book is for you.
Carly Phillips Erika Wilde
November 14, 2017
***ARC Provided by the Authors and Rock Star PR***
3.5 Stars
Connor and Katie meet while they are stranded at the airport due to weather, and they have what she decides is a one night stand (he had other ideas, but she was gone the next morning).
Fast forward 3 years, and Connor has a daughter.
I liked how this was handled, mostly. I thought that there were places where it was too easy, and that a lot of the conflict was ignored. Well, maybe not ignored as the potential issues in the situation were addressed, but I felt that they were glossed over.
I liked the relationship with Connor and Kylie and I liked that she didn't make it difficult for him to see and be with his daughter...I actually liked that she tracked down Connor to make sure he knew about his daughter.
Overall, this was well written and I enjoyed it, there were just a couple of areas where I felt that there could have been more and that some of the story was a little too simple.
I do recommend this title.
3.5 Stars
Connor and Katie meet while they are stranded at the airport due to weather, and they have what she decides is a one night stand (he had other ideas, but she was gone the next morning).
Fast forward 3 years, and Connor has a daughter.
I liked how this was handled, mostly. I thought that there were places where it was too easy, and that a lot of the conflict was ignored. Well, maybe not ignored as the potential issues in the situation were addressed, but I felt that they were glossed over.
I liked the relationship with Connor and Kylie and I liked that she didn't make it difficult for him to see and be with his daughter...I actually liked that she tracked down Connor to make sure he knew about his daughter.
Overall, this was well written and I enjoyed it, there were just a couple of areas where I felt that there could have been more and that some of the story was a little too simple.
I do recommend this title.
November 13, 2017
I think I have found my favorite in the boyfriend series! Oh my god, Connor and Katie’s story was everything! I laughed and cried and smiled and swooned and laughed some more… It was utterly perfect, and Connor is clearly everything a book boyfriend should be. Add to that a surprise daddy-hood thrown into the mix with a cute as a button little girl and I was a goner. It’s strange, because I recall myself rolling my eyes whenever a story contained surprise babies / daughters / sons – and yet… this one got me hook, line and sinker.
ROCK SOLID has everything I love about romance: It’s all kinds of sweet, emotional and passionate with the right amount of angst, frustration (and, good grief, Katie’s stubbornness frustrated the hell out of me!) and heartbreak thrown into the mix. The kind of story you can devour in one sitting.
And Connor … It’s not often that the hero doesn’t make a sport of how many girls he can bed, that doesn’t give his dick as freely as a hug. No, Connor is all but a player, he is looking for the real deal, easy no-strings hook-ups just aren’t his thing. How rare is that in today’s romances? I mentioned that he is perfect already, right??
There is just this one slip Connor had, one woman he knew all of a couple of hours before he fulfilled her fantasy of sex with a stranger. That was three years ago, on a stormy day at the airport when all flights were canceled due to the weather. A night of unbridled passion wasn’t his intention at all, he just wanted to help out a beautiful woman he had shared an intriguing conversation with when he offered her the second bedroom of his suite. But then the night takes an unexpected out-of-character turn and imprints an everlasting memory into his mind.
With no personal information about them shared – not even their freaking last names –, Katie had no possibility of contacting him when she found out about the gift he left for her. It’s nothing but happenstance that she discovers him after so much time had passed and contacts him to personally tell him the three words that will alter his life forever: “You’re a daddy.”
And as blindsided as Connor was – he was all in from the start; and not only when it came to his daughter. He is caring, sweet, dependable, and had the patience of a saint, willing to do the right thing, no matter how much he himself hurt in the process. But he is not all sweet and cute either – true to the motto: a gentleman outside, but a savage beast inside the bedroom. Wicked, dirty-mouthed and plain alpha. Yum! (Isn’t he perfect??)
Katie has bad luck when it comes to choosing a man. Disappointed one time too many when it came to love in the past, she is unwilling to let another male into her and her daughter’s life – and their hearts. But her daughter is her everything, and it is her top priority to keep her safe and happy, and her daughter deserves to know her father. It pained me how much she differentiated between herself and her daughter, gradually bringing Connor into her daughter’s life while keeping him out of her own. My heart hurt – for both Connor and her.
A second chance, a surprise daddy and an all-around perfect hero. I can’t say how much I adored this book! Highly recommend – but I do claim Connor as MINE!
ROCK SOLID has everything I love about romance: It’s all kinds of sweet, emotional and passionate with the right amount of angst, frustration (and, good grief, Katie’s stubbornness frustrated the hell out of me!) and heartbreak thrown into the mix. The kind of story you can devour in one sitting.
And Connor … It’s not often that the hero doesn’t make a sport of how many girls he can bed, that doesn’t give his dick as freely as a hug. No, Connor is all but a player, he is looking for the real deal, easy no-strings hook-ups just aren’t his thing. How rare is that in today’s romances? I mentioned that he is perfect already, right??
There is just this one slip Connor had, one woman he knew all of a couple of hours before he fulfilled her fantasy of sex with a stranger. That was three years ago, on a stormy day at the airport when all flights were canceled due to the weather. A night of unbridled passion wasn’t his intention at all, he just wanted to help out a beautiful woman he had shared an intriguing conversation with when he offered her the second bedroom of his suite. But then the night takes an unexpected out-of-character turn and imprints an everlasting memory into his mind.
With no personal information about them shared – not even their freaking last names –, Katie had no possibility of contacting him when she found out about the gift he left for her. It’s nothing but happenstance that she discovers him after so much time had passed and contacts him to personally tell him the three words that will alter his life forever: “You’re a daddy.”
And as blindsided as Connor was – he was all in from the start; and not only when it came to his daughter. He is caring, sweet, dependable, and had the patience of a saint, willing to do the right thing, no matter how much he himself hurt in the process. But he is not all sweet and cute either – true to the motto: a gentleman outside, but a savage beast inside the bedroom. Wicked, dirty-mouthed and plain alpha. Yum! (Isn’t he perfect??)
Katie has bad luck when it comes to choosing a man. Disappointed one time too many when it came to love in the past, she is unwilling to let another male into her and her daughter’s life – and their hearts. But her daughter is her everything, and it is her top priority to keep her safe and happy, and her daughter deserves to know her father. It pained me how much she differentiated between herself and her daughter, gradually bringing Connor into her daughter’s life while keeping him out of her own. My heart hurt – for both Connor and her.
A second chance, a surprise daddy and an all-around perfect hero. I can’t say how much I adored this book! Highly recommend – but I do claim Connor as MINE!
November 20, 2017
Hands down, FAVORITE of the series! I absolutely LOVED it!
Connor Prescott, how I absolutely ADORE this man! From the very beginning he was my absolute favorite and this book…ugh! This book solidified that fact! He is a rare breed. Gorgeous, successful, charming, and has such a good heart and a good head on his shoulders. He is in search for something real, something substantial and definitely not a one-night-stand. But when he sets his eyes on a woman with troubled eyes across the airport bar, all of HIS wants and needs go out the window and it’s all about making that pain in this beautiful woman’s eyes, completely vanish.
If one night is all he has, he is going to make it spectacular and if he can convince her for more by morning, well, all the better. But you can’t convince a ghost and by morning that’s exactly what she is. Years later and he still thinks of the woman who got away…until he receives a phone call that will change is life forever.
Ladies, can I just say…Connor Prescott is the PERFECT MAN…the PERFECT HERO…the PERFECT BOOK BOYFRIEND! My heart beats for this literary character and I can’t do a damn thing about it. Damn you Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde for creating the perfect specimen in the gorgeous and charming Connor Prescott!
And Katie? My heart broke for her, but then my heart BEEMED for her when she got the beautiful and adorable Val out of the mix. The first meeting, the continued interaction, and then the bond that grew between Connor and his little girl….OMG! Ovaries Down! I repeat Ovaries Down! It was just so freaking CUTE, ADORABLE, and SWOONY! Then you have the bond that NEVER truly broke between Connor and Katie and the chemistry they shared was still ON FIRE!
I could go on and on about this book because it just melted my heart, but I’ll let you experience this gem yourself. Trust me, you WILL fall hard and you WILL fall fast for Connor, Katie, and Val! There will be no stopping it. Surrender now and let yourself fall in love with this AMAZING love story!
Connor Prescott, how I absolutely ADORE this man! From the very beginning he was my absolute favorite and this book…ugh! This book solidified that fact! He is a rare breed. Gorgeous, successful, charming, and has such a good heart and a good head on his shoulders. He is in search for something real, something substantial and definitely not a one-night-stand. But when he sets his eyes on a woman with troubled eyes across the airport bar, all of HIS wants and needs go out the window and it’s all about making that pain in this beautiful woman’s eyes, completely vanish.
If one night is all he has, he is going to make it spectacular and if he can convince her for more by morning, well, all the better. But you can’t convince a ghost and by morning that’s exactly what she is. Years later and he still thinks of the woman who got away…until he receives a phone call that will change is life forever.
Ladies, can I just say…Connor Prescott is the PERFECT MAN…the PERFECT HERO…the PERFECT BOOK BOYFRIEND! My heart beats for this literary character and I can’t do a damn thing about it. Damn you Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde for creating the perfect specimen in the gorgeous and charming Connor Prescott!
And Katie? My heart broke for her, but then my heart BEEMED for her when she got the beautiful and adorable Val out of the mix. The first meeting, the continued interaction, and then the bond that grew between Connor and his little girl….OMG! Ovaries Down! I repeat Ovaries Down! It was just so freaking CUTE, ADORABLE, and SWOONY! Then you have the bond that NEVER truly broke between Connor and Katie and the chemistry they shared was still ON FIRE!
I could go on and on about this book because it just melted my heart, but I’ll let you experience this gem yourself. Trust me, you WILL fall hard and you WILL fall fast for Connor, Katie, and Val! There will be no stopping it. Surrender now and let yourself fall in love with this AMAZING love story!
December 9, 2017
'Rock Solid' was... yeah, solid.
The story is very very predictable. In some way romance novels are always predictable, but this one was particularly unoriginal. But I still like the story. It's a short, sweet read.
The story is very very predictable. In some way romance novels are always predictable, but this one was particularly unoriginal. But I still like the story. It's a short, sweet read.
May 10, 2019
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I absolutely loved what these authors did with Connor and Katie's meet. It was a little reminiscent of another book I really adore so it just made me feel really good. No, I'm not giving you details, except to say we don't always know what we want/like/dislike/etc until we're faced with the choice :)
So we have our delicious beginning and then we fast forward a few years in the future and the real journey begins. It's not an easy journey. I mean this road is riddled with pot holes, if you feel me, but I really enjoyed how smoothly the authors allowed the story to flow. It could have been a very angsty read, but they chose to make it sexy and heartwarming and I really like that! There's a lot of growth in the story as well and it matched perfectly with the story-line.
I have to say, this has been a winning series from the start and I can't wait to dive into what these ladies have in store for us next!
Copy provided for blog tour review
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Can i get an AMEN for this delicious cover?! #WIN
I absolutely loved what these authors did with Connor and Katie's meet. It was a little reminiscent of another book I really adore so it just made me feel really good. No, I'm not giving you details, except to say we don't always know what we want/like/dislike/etc until we're faced with the choice :)
So we have our delicious beginning and then we fast forward a few years in the future and the real journey begins. It's not an easy journey. I mean this road is riddled with pot holes, if you feel me, but I really enjoyed how smoothly the authors allowed the story to flow. It could have been a very angsty read, but they chose to make it sexy and heartwarming and I really like that! There's a lot of growth in the story as well and it matched perfectly with the story-line.
I have to say, this has been a winning series from the start and I can't wait to dive into what these ladies have in store for us next!
Copy provided for blog tour review
November 7, 2017
***5 ’Ovaries Exploding’ Stars***
I’ve wanted Connor’s book since first meeting him in Big Shot and I have to say the wait was sooooo worth it! Rock Solid is full of all the feels that are kinds of sweet, smexy and oh so swoon worthy that will make your ovaries explode, as well those frustrating moments that make you bang your head against the wall and heartache but keep you turning those pages for the HEA that you know is coming!
Connor is just...everything a book boyfriend should be. The man is pretty even keel, has a way of taking in a situation and makes the right decision ~ even if it pains him. But he is also a tiny bit sneaky and when given an opening is all kinds of wicked, dirty alpha AF male. In all honesty it was damn hard to NOT like Connor. He really is a good man with a huge heart.
Katie has had a rough go at it when it comes to relationships ~ of all kinds ~ and it has made her wary of opening her heart to relationships, but she loves her daughter and will do anything to ensure she has a life filled with love and happiness. I absolutely admired Katie and her strength and determination to give her baby everything, but I’d be lying if I didn’t also state that she drove me batshit crazy. She has her reasons, and I can’t blame her for her feelings, but dear lord help me.
I really enjoyed the way their surprise you have a baby/second chance romance played out from start to finish. There were a good many frustrating moments, but they were balanced out with the extremely smexy and swoon worthy ones that showed just how good Conner and Katie could be together if they could get past the issues standing between them.
This was a fun read. I loved catching up with the previous couples and absolutely adored that sweet 3 year toddler! Talk about my cheeks being sore from all the smiling I was doing. So if you like surprise you have a baby romances then this is definitely one you don’t want to miss!
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
I’ve wanted Connor’s book since first meeting him in Big Shot and I have to say the wait was sooooo worth it! Rock Solid is full of all the feels that are kinds of sweet, smexy and oh so swoon worthy that will make your ovaries explode, as well those frustrating moments that make you bang your head against the wall and heartache but keep you turning those pages for the HEA that you know is coming!
Connor is just...everything a book boyfriend should be. The man is pretty even keel, has a way of taking in a situation and makes the right decision ~ even if it pains him. But he is also a tiny bit sneaky and when given an opening is all kinds of wicked, dirty alpha AF male. In all honesty it was damn hard to NOT like Connor. He really is a good man with a huge heart.
Katie has had a rough go at it when it comes to relationships ~ of all kinds ~ and it has made her wary of opening her heart to relationships, but she loves her daughter and will do anything to ensure she has a life filled with love and happiness. I absolutely admired Katie and her strength and determination to give her baby everything, but I’d be lying if I didn’t also state that she drove me batshit crazy. She has her reasons, and I can’t blame her for her feelings, but dear lord help me.
I really enjoyed the way their surprise you have a baby/second chance romance played out from start to finish. There were a good many frustrating moments, but they were balanced out with the extremely smexy and swoon worthy ones that showed just how good Conner and Katie could be together if they could get past the issues standing between them.
This was a fun read. I loved catching up with the previous couples and absolutely adored that sweet 3 year toddler! Talk about my cheeks being sore from all the smiling I was doing. So if you like surprise you have a baby romances then this is definitely one you don’t want to miss!
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
November 21, 2017
This is a fast paced second chance romance and surprise pregnancy story. Connor and Katie are both from Chicago and meet at the airport in Denver; they are both there for different reasons. Katie was there to surprise her boyfriend for Valentine’s Day, only she was the one to be surprised when he was in his hotel room with another woman. Heartbroken, she returns to the airport to head home. She is stuck at the airport because of an impending blizzard. What else could go wrong.
Connor sees this beautiful but sad woman at his gate. He wonders what her story is. Katie also notices the gorgeous man at the gate. When Katie makes eye contact, they both feel that electric pulse of attraction. Katie decides to leave the charged atmosphere because the last thing she needs is a rebound.
Connor realizes he has to make arrangements at a hotel before they are all gone due to the blizzard. He gets the last two-bedroom suite, and why not, it’s on the company’s dime. As he is heading to his hotel connected to the airport, he notices the beautiful woman in a café and asks to join her. After they get to know each other, he offers the other bedroom in his suite and she reluctantly accepts.
Once settled in for the night, the attraction ramps up and Katie throws all caution to the wind. Why not enjoy the company of this handsome man? Connor goes against his no one night stand rule, and they have an amazing night of passion. Katie is scared because of the feelings she has for Connor in such a short time. Connor is smitten with Katie and he wants to explore what they have, only to be disappointed that she left during the night. No note, no phone number, and no last names. Only thing left were memories of an amazing night.
Fast forward 3 years and Katie reads an article about Connor in a local magazine. He is touted as a talented real estate developer and eligible Chicago bachelor. Katie wants to contact him to tell him that their incredible night in Denver conceived a beautiful little girl named Valentine (Val). How would he react? When Katie found out she was pregnant she wanted to find Connor, but she had nothing to go on until she saw the magazine article. She contacts Connor and sets up a meeting. That’s where I’m going to leave it! I will leave it up to the reader to enjoy the story of Katie, Connor and Val.
This book was sweet, sexy, funny and swoon worthy. Connor was amazing! Katie was sweet and was an amazing mom, however she had trust issues that go back to her childhood. Connor had to prove to Katie that he was a rock solid guy and could be a father and family man. I loved this story and I plan to go back and read the previous books in this series.
ARC kindly provided by Social Butterfly PR for an honest review.
Connor sees this beautiful but sad woman at his gate. He wonders what her story is. Katie also notices the gorgeous man at the gate. When Katie makes eye contact, they both feel that electric pulse of attraction. Katie decides to leave the charged atmosphere because the last thing she needs is a rebound.
Connor realizes he has to make arrangements at a hotel before they are all gone due to the blizzard. He gets the last two-bedroom suite, and why not, it’s on the company’s dime. As he is heading to his hotel connected to the airport, he notices the beautiful woman in a café and asks to join her. After they get to know each other, he offers the other bedroom in his suite and she reluctantly accepts.
Once settled in for the night, the attraction ramps up and Katie throws all caution to the wind. Why not enjoy the company of this handsome man? Connor goes against his no one night stand rule, and they have an amazing night of passion. Katie is scared because of the feelings she has for Connor in such a short time. Connor is smitten with Katie and he wants to explore what they have, only to be disappointed that she left during the night. No note, no phone number, and no last names. Only thing left were memories of an amazing night.
Fast forward 3 years and Katie reads an article about Connor in a local magazine. He is touted as a talented real estate developer and eligible Chicago bachelor. Katie wants to contact him to tell him that their incredible night in Denver conceived a beautiful little girl named Valentine (Val). How would he react? When Katie found out she was pregnant she wanted to find Connor, but she had nothing to go on until she saw the magazine article. She contacts Connor and sets up a meeting. That’s where I’m going to leave it! I will leave it up to the reader to enjoy the story of Katie, Connor and Val.
This book was sweet, sexy, funny and swoon worthy. Connor was amazing! Katie was sweet and was an amazing mom, however she had trust issues that go back to her childhood. Connor had to prove to Katie that he was a rock solid guy and could be a father and family man. I loved this story and I plan to go back and read the previous books in this series.
ARC kindly provided by Social Butterfly PR for an honest review.
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⭐️⭐️ 4 OVARY-EXPLODING STARS!⭐️ ⭐️
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ROCK ME by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde is pure SWOONY delight!!
The Story:
Sparks fly when hotshot real estate developer Connor Prescott gets snowed in at the Denver airport on Valentine's Day, and he finds himself swooping to the rescue of a gorgeous damsel in distress!
Katie Kaswell has as an aura of heartbreaking sadness about her that brings out the Alpha protector in him and since all the hotels are booked up and she has no place to go, he gallantly invites her to ride out the storm in his two bedroom Westin suite. There is an instant attraction between them, but since Connor does not DO one night stands, all he has planned for them is a platonic night of cheesy pay per view movie watching/junk food binging.
However, when the beautiful, curvaceous blonde, who is smarting from the humiliation of a very painful breakup, decides she would rather indulge in more PLEASURABLE pursuits, and brazenly throws herself at him in her ravishing red lace baby-doll lingerie, Connor makes an exception to his hardfast rule! Passion ignites as these two snowbound strangers end up steaming up the hotel sheets and sharing a night of hot, mind-blowing sex in each other's arms!!! When he wakes up alone in a cold empty bed the next morning, with his beautiful Valentine nowhere to be seen, Connor tamps down his bittersweet disappointment. However, since they never exchanged last names and there is no way to track her down, he resigns himself to never seeing his mystery lover again...
But low and behold, three and a half years later, he gets the shock of his life when she calls him out of the blue, asking him to meet up, and drops a DOOZY OF A DADDY BOMBSHELL!!
Can he prove his mettle as a doting father and show his wary baby mama that he is in it for the long-haul?
My Thoughts:
I absolutely adored this story! Insta-daddy tales are my #1 weakness and be still my WILDLY FLUTTERING heart did writing duo Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde pen a sweet, sexy, and utterly endearing standalone romance in the fourth (and final?) installment of their scrumptious Book Boyfriends series! I sighed. Swooned. Shivered. And even shed a few tears along the way!
These uber-talented romance scribes authors always serve up the most TANTALIZING Alpha book boyfriends and Connor, with those gorgeous blue eyes, big, rock-hard body built for sin, and charming, gentlemanly personality sure electrified! I relished his combustible chemistry with Katie, the alluring yet emotionally-guarded mother of his child! He is so gruffly tender and doting with Katie, yet at the same time this dominantly sexy man sure knows how to make his sex kitten PURRRR in the bedroom!
And OMG seeing him interact with his precious little princess was too sweet for words! He takes to fatherhood like a pro and Val’s scenes with Daddy Connor were a true highlight! This bubbly little chatterbox sure has this big, handsome hunk wrapped around her tiny finger and there's nothing he won’t do for her! I love, love, LOVED Connor as a daddy and got so many heart-melting feels my ovaries are still convulsing!!!!!
This is a fast-paced read with great character development and the plot struck the perfect balance of captivating romance, warm fuzzy family bonding, and scintillating interludes that are so BLAZING HOT they require a fire extinguisher! I really enjoyed watching this couple falling blissfully in love while building a strong loving foundation as a family. But there are definite emotional obstacles and adjustments to make along the way… Even though Connor has been thrown a major curve ball, he is determined to make up for lost time but can he win his little girl’s heart and convince her wary mom he is the rock solid and dependable man of her dreams ? And can Katie overcome her lifelong trust issues stemming from a horrible childhood and a string of disappointing relationships, and take a chance on forever with the sexy and chivalrous father of her child?
Though there are is delectable romantic discord and push-pull throughout and no OTT melodrama (YAY!!), I must admit that I did get a bit frustrated that Katy fought her feelings for so long even after Connor jumped through hoops to prove his loyalty and gave her ZERO reasons to doubt him. I got where she was coming from but after a while I wanted to knock some sense into her and think Connor was a saint to put up with her stubborn-headedness for as long as he did! That said, when she did eventually come around, the payoff was ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
It was also a blast seeing Connor interact with his best buds/business partners Wes, Max and Kyle and their trueloves, who are featured in previous Book Boyfriend books. It was very gratifying to see these past couples basking in their HEA! And procreating!
Bottom Line:
ROCK SOLID is a sweet and steamy tale with a whole lotta heart and a pitch-perfect HEA that that left me breathless!!
⭐️⭐️ 4 OVARY-EXPLODING STARS!⭐️ ⭐️
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ROCK ME by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde is pure SWOONY delight!!
The Story:
Sparks fly when hotshot real estate developer Connor Prescott gets snowed in at the Denver airport on Valentine's Day, and he finds himself swooping to the rescue of a gorgeous damsel in distress!
Katie Kaswell has as an aura of heartbreaking sadness about her that brings out the Alpha protector in him and since all the hotels are booked up and she has no place to go, he gallantly invites her to ride out the storm in his two bedroom Westin suite. There is an instant attraction between them, but since Connor does not DO one night stands, all he has planned for them is a platonic night of cheesy pay per view movie watching/junk food binging.
However, when the beautiful, curvaceous blonde, who is smarting from the humiliation of a very painful breakup, decides she would rather indulge in more PLEASURABLE pursuits, and brazenly throws herself at him in her ravishing red lace baby-doll lingerie, Connor makes an exception to his hardfast rule! Passion ignites as these two snowbound strangers end up steaming up the hotel sheets and sharing a night of hot, mind-blowing sex in each other's arms!!! When he wakes up alone in a cold empty bed the next morning, with his beautiful Valentine nowhere to be seen, Connor tamps down his bittersweet disappointment. However, since they never exchanged last names and there is no way to track her down, he resigns himself to never seeing his mystery lover again...
But low and behold, three and a half years later, he gets the shock of his life when she calls him out of the blue, asking him to meet up, and drops a DOOZY OF A DADDY BOMBSHELL!!
Can he prove his mettle as a doting father and show his wary baby mama that he is in it for the long-haul?
My Thoughts:
I absolutely adored this story! Insta-daddy tales are my #1 weakness and be still my WILDLY FLUTTERING heart did writing duo Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde pen a sweet, sexy, and utterly endearing standalone romance in the fourth (and final?) installment of their scrumptious Book Boyfriends series! I sighed. Swooned. Shivered. And even shed a few tears along the way!
These uber-talented romance scribes authors always serve up the most TANTALIZING Alpha book boyfriends and Connor, with those gorgeous blue eyes, big, rock-hard body built for sin, and charming, gentlemanly personality sure electrified! I relished his combustible chemistry with Katie, the alluring yet emotionally-guarded mother of his child! He is so gruffly tender and doting with Katie, yet at the same time this dominantly sexy man sure knows how to make his sex kitten PURRRR in the bedroom!
And OMG seeing him interact with his precious little princess was too sweet for words! He takes to fatherhood like a pro and Val’s scenes with Daddy Connor were a true highlight! This bubbly little chatterbox sure has this big, handsome hunk wrapped around her tiny finger and there's nothing he won’t do for her! I love, love, LOVED Connor as a daddy and got so many heart-melting feels my ovaries are still convulsing!!!!!
This is a fast-paced read with great character development and the plot struck the perfect balance of captivating romance, warm fuzzy family bonding, and scintillating interludes that are so BLAZING HOT they require a fire extinguisher! I really enjoyed watching this couple falling blissfully in love while building a strong loving foundation as a family. But there are definite emotional obstacles and adjustments to make along the way… Even though Connor has been thrown a major curve ball, he is determined to make up for lost time but can he win his little girl’s heart and convince her wary mom he is the rock solid and dependable man of her dreams ? And can Katie overcome her lifelong trust issues stemming from a horrible childhood and a string of disappointing relationships, and take a chance on forever with the sexy and chivalrous father of her child?
Though there are is delectable romantic discord and push-pull throughout and no OTT melodrama (YAY!!), I must admit that I did get a bit frustrated that Katy fought her feelings for so long even after Connor jumped through hoops to prove his loyalty and gave her ZERO reasons to doubt him. I got where she was coming from but after a while I wanted to knock some sense into her and think Connor was a saint to put up with her stubborn-headedness for as long as he did! That said, when she did eventually come around, the payoff was ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
It was also a blast seeing Connor interact with his best buds/business partners Wes, Max and Kyle and their trueloves, who are featured in previous Book Boyfriend books. It was very gratifying to see these past couples basking in their HEA! And procreating!
Bottom Line:
ROCK SOLID is a sweet and steamy tale with a whole lotta heart and a pitch-perfect HEA that that left me breathless!!
November 7, 2017
This is the final book in this series of standalones. I've really enjoyed this entire series, and I loved this book as well (though book 2, Faking It, is still my favorite). In fact, I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would, as the secret baby trope is far from my favorite. Normally I have a hard time loving the heroine after she keeps a secret like that, but this one was totally believable, and really well done.
Connor Prescott is 1/4 owner of a very successful real estate company with his 3 best friends. He handles a lot of the day to day construction projects, rather than the real estate side of things. He comes from a great, loving family, and his little sister is even married to one of his best friends. He's never been a one-night stand kind of guy, and to be honest, he's hoping to settle down soon. A little over 3 years ago, he had just finished a conference in Denver, and he was stuck with a cancelled flight due to a snowstorm. He's spotted a beautiful blond sitting in the same gate waiting area, and he wanted to get to know her better. And now they had time to make that happen. Flash forward to the current day, and he's thought about her a lot over the years, and how she snuck out before he could get any info or a way to find her. When he's featured in a magazine article for his company, he's thrilled when she tracks him down. But, he has no idea what he's in for. It's the surprise of his life.
Katie was leaving Denver angry and humiliated due to what her ex had just done to her. But, meeting Connor turned her whole night around, and then some. She definitely wasn't expecting to fall pregnant, and felt terrible that she had no way to reach him, and not enough real info to find him, even though they both lived somewhere in Chicago. So, she's made the best of the life she has, for herself and her daughter. Katie came from a broken home, where she was a pawn between her acrimonious parents, and she's never had good taste in men. She's determined to make a better life for her daughter, and she's done so, all on her own. But, when she sees Connor's photo in that article, she knows she has to get in contact with him and let him know he has a daughter. But she's terrified of shaking up her daughter's life, and possibly putting her in a strange custody situation, after 3 years of doing it all her own way.
Katie and Connor had instant chemistry 3 years ago, and that hasn't gone away. After the daughter bombshell has dropped, and they are learning how to navigate Connor's new path in his daughter, Val's, life, he knows he wants to find a way to be in Katie's life as well. And not just as her baby daddy. He's still drawn to her more than any other woman he's met, and he's hoping to overcome all her insecurities, which are MANY, and get her to truly trust him with her heart. She seems to come around to the fact that he means what he says and that he'll always be there for Val, but she's a lot less trusting when it comes to her own heart.
I really enjoyed the push and pull between Connor and Katie, especially as a parallel to the smooth relationship he develops with his daughter immediately. Val is adorable, and I loved how she took to Connor immediately, even before she knew that he was her daddy. Connor was a great hero: dedicated, sweet, and loving, but still alpha, sexy, and an awesome dirty talker! Katie was harder to get to know, with all her childhood baggage, but I did come to care a lot for her as well, and I was mad at her when I felt she was making bad decisions, especially ones based solely on fear. Connor was infinitely patient and I loved how he worked his way into both his girls' hearts.
I loved this book, and this entire series has been great, sexy, and fun. This writing duo does great work together, and I'm ready for whatever they want to put out next!
ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
Connor Prescott is 1/4 owner of a very successful real estate company with his 3 best friends. He handles a lot of the day to day construction projects, rather than the real estate side of things. He comes from a great, loving family, and his little sister is even married to one of his best friends. He's never been a one-night stand kind of guy, and to be honest, he's hoping to settle down soon. A little over 3 years ago, he had just finished a conference in Denver, and he was stuck with a cancelled flight due to a snowstorm. He's spotted a beautiful blond sitting in the same gate waiting area, and he wanted to get to know her better. And now they had time to make that happen. Flash forward to the current day, and he's thought about her a lot over the years, and how she snuck out before he could get any info or a way to find her. When he's featured in a magazine article for his company, he's thrilled when she tracks him down. But, he has no idea what he's in for. It's the surprise of his life.
Katie was leaving Denver angry and humiliated due to what her ex had just done to her. But, meeting Connor turned her whole night around, and then some. She definitely wasn't expecting to fall pregnant, and felt terrible that she had no way to reach him, and not enough real info to find him, even though they both lived somewhere in Chicago. So, she's made the best of the life she has, for herself and her daughter. Katie came from a broken home, where she was a pawn between her acrimonious parents, and she's never had good taste in men. She's determined to make a better life for her daughter, and she's done so, all on her own. But, when she sees Connor's photo in that article, she knows she has to get in contact with him and let him know he has a daughter. But she's terrified of shaking up her daughter's life, and possibly putting her in a strange custody situation, after 3 years of doing it all her own way.
Katie and Connor had instant chemistry 3 years ago, and that hasn't gone away. After the daughter bombshell has dropped, and they are learning how to navigate Connor's new path in his daughter, Val's, life, he knows he wants to find a way to be in Katie's life as well. And not just as her baby daddy. He's still drawn to her more than any other woman he's met, and he's hoping to overcome all her insecurities, which are MANY, and get her to truly trust him with her heart. She seems to come around to the fact that he means what he says and that he'll always be there for Val, but she's a lot less trusting when it comes to her own heart.
I really enjoyed the push and pull between Connor and Katie, especially as a parallel to the smooth relationship he develops with his daughter immediately. Val is adorable, and I loved how she took to Connor immediately, even before she knew that he was her daddy. Connor was a great hero: dedicated, sweet, and loving, but still alpha, sexy, and an awesome dirty talker! Katie was harder to get to know, with all her childhood baggage, but I did come to care a lot for her as well, and I was mad at her when I felt she was making bad decisions, especially ones based solely on fear. Connor was infinitely patient and I loved how he worked his way into both his girls' hearts.
I loved this book, and this entire series has been great, sexy, and fun. This writing duo does great work together, and I'm ready for whatever they want to put out next!
ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
November 14, 2017
Rock Solid by Carly Phillips is book four in the "Book Boyfriend" series. This is the final book in this series of standalones. This is Connor’s story and I have eagerly been waiting his book since he was in Big Shot and I have to say the wait was definitely worth it!!!! We start out in the past 3 years. Connor is stuck in the airport on Valentine’s Day. Since the airport is shut down, he gets a room and goes to find a place to eat; he sees this beautiful woman he captivates him so he goes over to her. Katie was in Denver to surprise her boyfriend and things ended up going , well, pretty bad for her. She wants to fly back home and lick her wounds but with the airport shut down and her flight cancelled, she can't fly back to Chicago until the next day. They ended up meeting, talking and well… they end up getting hot and steamy together. Connor wakes up the next morning and Katie is gone. He assumes it was just a night of magic and they will never meet not see each other again.
Fast forward 3 years later, Katie contacts him and Connor’s life changes when he hears 3 words he never expected to hear EVER coming from Katie. Connor is ready to assume his responsibilities because he is not one to shirk anything.
Katie sees him in the newspapers and knows it is time to tell him about his three year old daughter. She expected Connor to not want to be involved and was happy to see him enthused by his daughter and realized she was worried for nothing. Connor’s approach to getting to know his daughter was sweet. Now Katie has trust issues ( her parents weren’t the best and her past love life wasn’t the best to give her faith ) and she doesn’t know what to believe in or who to trust. Connor wants her and his daughter. These two were meant to be. Will she be able to allow the man who did more than sweep her off her feet and leave her with beautiful memories into her life and share the beautiful daughter they created? This is such a beautiful story and the road to their HEA was one full of angst, heartbreak, struggle, pain and ends with passion, chemistry , caring, and love. I am sad this is the end of the series. I would recommend that you read each and every book in The Book Boyfriend series. This is very much a fabulous read.
My Rating: 4.7 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
November 21, 2017
Connor and Katie are snowed in and their flight is canceled, forced to spend the night in a hotel at the airport. Connor managed to snag one of the last hotel rooms available and he offers to share his room with Katie. While there is no pressure, there is no denying the sparks that fly between the two, and one thing leads to another and they have an epic one night stand. The next morning however Katie has fled, leaving Connor to wonder if she’s the one that got away.
Fast forward four years later and Connor and Katie manage to reunite, only Katie has a major secret to reveal in the form of a 3 1/2 year old little girl named Val. Connor has missed out on the first couple of years of his daughter’s life, he has no intention of missing any more. But would it be possible to win Katie over so that the two can become a family? Will he be able to penetrate the walls that she has erected to guard her heart?
The story is cute and will easily pull you in. The passion between Connor and Katie is palpable that first night and the characters were likeable, for the most part. I did have some issues with Katie, there did seem to be some unnecessary angst, especially for as short as the book is (it’s a quick read), but Connor’s relationship with his daughter helps to make up for that. I liked the way that Katie handled the situation and it was obvious that no matter what, Val was the number one priority. Connor was definitely book boyfriend material!
This is the first book I’ve read in the series, however they are standalone so I’m not sure I missed that much by not reading previous volumes. The dynamic between Connor and his partners may have held a little more weight, but their banter was still hilarious.
If you’re a fan of swoony, sweet, romance, look no further. This is a great second chance love story, and while there is an element of instalove, you can’t help but root for this family. This is my first book by either of these authors and I will definitely pick up other!
I received an advance copy of this title for review purposes.
November 12, 2017
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Rock Solid was a great 5 star read.
We start out in the past 3 years. Connor is stuck in the airport on Valentines day. After the airport is shut down he books a room and while on the way he decides he’s hungry, this is where he sees the beautiful woman that had gotten his attention as his gate. He decides to join her.
Katie was in Denver to surprise her boyfriend and ended up humiliated. After dinner Connor and Katie decide to go back to his room and have quite the Valentine's day together. The next morning she is gone.
We jump ahead 3 years when Katie leaves a message for Connor. They end up meeting and Connor gets some shocking news, he’s a daddy to 3 year old Valentine. What Katie doesn’t realize is that Connor has always thought about her and wanted to possibly have more with her.
This story was great, the way that Connor was with both Katie and Val was great. And Val was such a sweetheart. Of course there were a few bumps here and there. And the ending was great, I loved it. These two authors have done a great job of pulling you right in with their writing. If your looking for a great romance this is a great series to read.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club
Rock Solid was a great 5 star read.
We start out in the past 3 years. Connor is stuck in the airport on Valentines day. After the airport is shut down he books a room and while on the way he decides he’s hungry, this is where he sees the beautiful woman that had gotten his attention as his gate. He decides to join her.
Katie was in Denver to surprise her boyfriend and ended up humiliated. After dinner Connor and Katie decide to go back to his room and have quite the Valentine's day together. The next morning she is gone.
We jump ahead 3 years when Katie leaves a message for Connor. They end up meeting and Connor gets some shocking news, he’s a daddy to 3 year old Valentine. What Katie doesn’t realize is that Connor has always thought about her and wanted to possibly have more with her.
This story was great, the way that Connor was with both Katie and Val was great. And Val was such a sweetheart. Of course there were a few bumps here and there. And the ending was great, I loved it. These two authors have done a great job of pulling you right in with their writing. If your looking for a great romance this is a great series to read.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club
August 14, 2021
After spending a night together while snowed in at the Denver airport, Katies leaves Connor meaning to never see him again. But the connection between them is undeniable, and when she comes across him more than three years later, she thinks it only fair that she tell him that he has a daughter.
This was a quick, low-angst read with a couple I was rooting for. Connor truly is a book boyfriend and perseveres in trying to get Katie to trust him. I did wish that we had more screen time of them emotionally connecting, though, as they seem to have been cut in favor of sex scenes.
This was a quick, low-angst read with a couple I was rooting for. Connor truly is a book boyfriend and perseveres in trying to get Katie to trust him. I did wish that we had more screen time of them emotionally connecting, though, as they seem to have been cut in favor of sex scenes.
December 30, 2024
I was relieved that this one was different and Connor is now back in the story as the lead.
December 10, 2017
I call dibs on Connor!! I really enjoyed this book. It was just what I needed to get out of my book rut.
It’s sweet and sexy both MC’s are likable. No over the top angst which is always appreciated. 😁
It’s sweet and sexy both MC’s are likable. No over the top angst which is always appreciated. 😁
January 24, 2021
Overall I liked this book. Connor and Katie have a one night stand. She leaves without saying goodbye but ends up pregnant. Years later she finds him and tells him. He of course wants to help but he also wants her too. The problem is that Katie is so insistent on being unhappy because she is afraid. Thankfully she comes to her senses in the end and they get their happy ending.
November 17, 2017
4.5 Stars!
I love these two together. I mean I'm a huge fan of them independently but throw Carly and Erika in the same book, writing together...and you've got magic. Huge fan of this series. Huge fan of this book. Huge fan of anything these beautiful ladies are willing to write.
Rock Solid is the fourth standalone novel in the Book Boyfriend series, introducing us to Katie and Connor. A sweet and sexy second chance romance, these two consumed me cover to cover, giving me a fun surprise baby romance that had me blushing, swooning, then shedding a tear or two.
Almost four years ago they met by chance due to circumstances out of their control. Their chemistry was instant and the pull magnetic until she ran the next morning, not even leaving a note. But fate had other plans to link them forever and now they are face to face again... and it's not going to be easy.
She's damaged from her past and is a tough nut to crack but now that Connor has his second chance at forever and a chance to be a real family, he's not giving it up. Now that she's back in his life, she's not slipping away again. This time he's playing for keeps.
Steamy. Fun. Laugh out loud. Emotional. Deep. This book was everything. Every single moment y'all, even the frustrating "wanna shake some sense into her" moments, was worth everything for that beautiful ending.
I highly recommend this book.
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I love these two together. I mean I'm a huge fan of them independently but throw Carly and Erika in the same book, writing together...and you've got magic. Huge fan of this series. Huge fan of this book. Huge fan of anything these beautiful ladies are willing to write.
Rock Solid is the fourth standalone novel in the Book Boyfriend series, introducing us to Katie and Connor. A sweet and sexy second chance romance, these two consumed me cover to cover, giving me a fun surprise baby romance that had me blushing, swooning, then shedding a tear or two.
Almost four years ago they met by chance due to circumstances out of their control. Their chemistry was instant and the pull magnetic until she ran the next morning, not even leaving a note. But fate had other plans to link them forever and now they are face to face again... and it's not going to be easy.
She's damaged from her past and is a tough nut to crack but now that Connor has his second chance at forever and a chance to be a real family, he's not giving it up. Now that she's back in his life, she's not slipping away again. This time he's playing for keeps.
Steamy. Fun. Laugh out loud. Emotional. Deep. This book was everything. Every single moment y'all, even the frustrating "wanna shake some sense into her" moments, was worth everything for that beautiful ending.
I highly recommend this book.
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June 6, 2020
This is the forth book min this series by these authors. You are always guaranteed an amazing read from both these authors. These books can be read as stand alone reads or as part of the series. I just couldn't put this book down till I'd got to the end. This is a very fast easy, funny, sexy read. The characters are amazing and very well written. I can't wait to read more from both these authors in the future.
Highly recommended
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Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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November 19, 2017
We already know quite a bit about the delectable Connor as he is Natalie's (Big Shot) big brother and part of the Premier Realty team. What we didn't know or fully understand are the reasons he is still single while being the ultimate unicorn in the relationship stakes.
Rock Solid starts with giving the details of an incident three years previous that provides all the insight we need to understand the single status. Stranded at an airport due to a snowstorm on Valentine's day, Connor meets a beautiful stranger, Katie. There is an instant connection between Katie and Connor that goes beyond the physical, but due to Katie's circumstances and past relationship, she (understandably) doesn't want to explore their connection further even though they discover they live in the same city. Following their mind-blowing night together, Katie disappears leaving Connor to compare all other relationships to her. With no last names or way to contact each other, it is up to fate to cross their paths again. Which it does in spectacular fashion!!!!
Katie has a lot of emotional issues stemming from a childhood where she was used as a pawn between her parents and never feeling wanted by either. Her life was changed altered irreversibly by her one night stand with Connor, leaving her a single parent with no way of contacting the other half of the DNA. Katie rises to the challenge and is determined to ensure her daughter always feels loved in the way Katie herself never did. I admired Katie's ability to roll with the changes in her life making a secure, loving home for herself and her daughter. While she did try to contact Connor to inform him of the impending parenthood, the lack of last name made it impossible to find him. So when fate eventually steps in three years later, Katie is understandably shaken to see Connor's picture in a magazine proclaiming him one of Dallas's hottest bachelors. Despite having her foundation rocked, Katie does the right thing in informing Connor of his daughter, even though the fears from her own childhood play out in her mind, she still welcomes him into their lives.
Although Connor is shocked to discover he has a three-year-old daughter he ultimately cherishes his responsibilities, making all ovaries explode in the process. Watching him fall instantly in love with the little girl he helped create turned my emotions to pure mush.
Connor also recognize that this is his second chance with Katie, even with her barriers in place, he is determined to prove to her that they belong together as a family ♥ While Connor does have to fight his way through Katie's barriers he is self-aware enough to know that the battle will be worth it for both of them in the end.
Connor proves good guys do exist - melting hearts and other things ;) as he goes ♥
Rock Solid starts with giving the details of an incident three years previous that provides all the insight we need to understand the single status. Stranded at an airport due to a snowstorm on Valentine's day, Connor meets a beautiful stranger, Katie. There is an instant connection between Katie and Connor that goes beyond the physical, but due to Katie's circumstances and past relationship, she (understandably) doesn't want to explore their connection further even though they discover they live in the same city. Following their mind-blowing night together, Katie disappears leaving Connor to compare all other relationships to her. With no last names or way to contact each other, it is up to fate to cross their paths again. Which it does in spectacular fashion!!!!
Katie has a lot of emotional issues stemming from a childhood where she was used as a pawn between her parents and never feeling wanted by either. Her life was changed altered irreversibly by her one night stand with Connor, leaving her a single parent with no way of contacting the other half of the DNA. Katie rises to the challenge and is determined to ensure her daughter always feels loved in the way Katie herself never did. I admired Katie's ability to roll with the changes in her life making a secure, loving home for herself and her daughter. While she did try to contact Connor to inform him of the impending parenthood, the lack of last name made it impossible to find him. So when fate eventually steps in three years later, Katie is understandably shaken to see Connor's picture in a magazine proclaiming him one of Dallas's hottest bachelors. Despite having her foundation rocked, Katie does the right thing in informing Connor of his daughter, even though the fears from her own childhood play out in her mind, she still welcomes him into their lives.
Although Connor is shocked to discover he has a three-year-old daughter he ultimately cherishes his responsibilities, making all ovaries explode in the process. Watching him fall instantly in love with the little girl he helped create turned my emotions to pure mush.
Connor also recognize that this is his second chance with Katie, even with her barriers in place, he is determined to prove to her that they belong together as a family ♥ While Connor does have to fight his way through Katie's barriers he is self-aware enough to know that the battle will be worth it for both of them in the end.
Connor proves good guys do exist - melting hearts and other things ;) as he goes ♥
November 16, 2017
5 star review Rock Solid (Book Boyfriend #4) by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde
This was perhaps my favourite of the series. Knowing this was the last book, I really wanted to read this slowly. Who am I kidding? I devoured this book in one day.
Connor doesn't do one night stands so when he meets an angry and sad Katie at an airport waiting for a flight home, the last thing he is thinking of is hooking up for the night. Katie, furious and hurt over the betrayal by her ex boyfriend isn’t really looking either, however fate has a surprise in store for these two.
After they both decide to act on the chemistry which is clearly between them, what follows is a night of intense passion. When Connor wakes, he is hopeful he can convince Katie to see him again. Imagine his dismay when he finds Katie is gone.
Since Connor doesn’t even know Katie’s last name he knows that all he has will be the memories.
Fast forward 3.5 years and Connor is thrilled when Katie suddenly reappears in his life. However, to say he is shell shocked to find out that their night of passion resulted in a beautiful little girl named Val is an understatement.
Connor is entranced by his daughter, realising that he is still drawn to Katie, he goes about wooing the women in his life.
I loved Connor Prescott, to me he is such a dream come true; Truthfully I want my very own Connor. I admired Katie and found her to be extremely likeable and Val was too adorable.
Rock Solid is such a heart warming, fun and totally hot read. As always the characters are strong and well written (Val is so cute she almost steals the book) and I will admit I was extremely sad when I finished the book.
This was perhaps my favourite of the series. Knowing this was the last book, I really wanted to read this slowly. Who am I kidding? I devoured this book in one day.
Connor doesn't do one night stands so when he meets an angry and sad Katie at an airport waiting for a flight home, the last thing he is thinking of is hooking up for the night. Katie, furious and hurt over the betrayal by her ex boyfriend isn’t really looking either, however fate has a surprise in store for these two.
After they both decide to act on the chemistry which is clearly between them, what follows is a night of intense passion. When Connor wakes, he is hopeful he can convince Katie to see him again. Imagine his dismay when he finds Katie is gone.
Since Connor doesn’t even know Katie’s last name he knows that all he has will be the memories.
Fast forward 3.5 years and Connor is thrilled when Katie suddenly reappears in his life. However, to say he is shell shocked to find out that their night of passion resulted in a beautiful little girl named Val is an understatement.
Connor is entranced by his daughter, realising that he is still drawn to Katie, he goes about wooing the women in his life.
I loved Connor Prescott, to me he is such a dream come true; Truthfully I want my very own Connor. I admired Katie and found her to be extremely likeable and Val was too adorable.
Rock Solid is such a heart warming, fun and totally hot read. As always the characters are strong and well written (Val is so cute she almost steals the book) and I will admit I was extremely sad when I finished the book.
November 8, 2017
It's no wonder that I've given Rock Solid a 5 star review. Wilde and Phillips are a dynamic writing duo.
I read this in one sitting because this story just drew me in and kept me captivated the whole time.
Connor and Katie are both stranded at the airport. He asks to share her table & then offers to share his suite with her. Things get very heated between the two but in the morning Katie is gone and Connor assumes he'll never see her again.
Fast forward three years and after Katie contacts him Connor hears 3 words that will change his life in an instant, "You're a Daddy". Connor is not a man to shirk his responsibilities and he won't back down from getting what he wants and he wants Katie.
Katie's track record with men as far back as she can remember has been absolutely dreadful. She has never been able to let her guard down. As much as she feels deep down that Connor is a good guy she just can't let go of her distrust of men in general.
Can Connor convince her that he will never break he heart or will Katie manage to keep their relationship purely about their daughter and never open her heart to the one that may show her true love?
Omg Connor and Val together was just the cutest thing ever. That little girl wrapped him around her finger and I hope all little girls have a hero like him in their lives.
*Received an ARC. Review is based solely on my thoughts and feelings of this book*
I read this in one sitting because this story just drew me in and kept me captivated the whole time.
Connor and Katie are both stranded at the airport. He asks to share her table & then offers to share his suite with her. Things get very heated between the two but in the morning Katie is gone and Connor assumes he'll never see her again.
Fast forward three years and after Katie contacts him Connor hears 3 words that will change his life in an instant, "You're a Daddy". Connor is not a man to shirk his responsibilities and he won't back down from getting what he wants and he wants Katie.
Katie's track record with men as far back as she can remember has been absolutely dreadful. She has never been able to let her guard down. As much as she feels deep down that Connor is a good guy she just can't let go of her distrust of men in general.
Can Connor convince her that he will never break he heart or will Katie manage to keep their relationship purely about their daughter and never open her heart to the one that may show her true love?
Omg Connor and Val together was just the cutest thing ever. That little girl wrapped him around her finger and I hope all little girls have a hero like him in their lives.
*Received an ARC. Review is based solely on my thoughts and feelings of this book*
November 14, 2017
**Received ARC for a fair and honest review**
Rock Solid is the 4th and final book in the Book Boyfriend series. This book can be read as a standalone. I rate this book at 5 stars. I loved this book and had a very difficult time putting it down when life required it! From the beginning to the end, the book kept me extremely intrigued. It's also a very fast, easy, fun, sexy read.
Connor is in Denver on a business trip, getting ready to go home to Chicago when his flight gets cancelled due to weather and he can't fly out until the next day. Katie went to Denver to surprise her boyfriend and things didn't go so well. When she gets to the airport only to find that her flight has been cancelled and she can't fly back to Chicago until the next day, it's like the icing on cake of her day that just won't stop getting worse. When he goes to get a burger while waiting, the only seat he's interested in is with the blonde that he would like to talk to. From there, well... can't give it away for you....
I really enjoyed the characters, especially Connor. Katie at times I had a hard time identifying with, but I still really enjoyed her. It was very refreshing to see a male character that isn't a manwhore/player that became enamored and changed his ways. The only gripe I could possibly come up with was I would have loved to see how Connor proposed to Katie. I was so happy to see at the ending that they gave you a sense of closure to the story, that it wasn't one of those where the couple barely gets together and then the book ends. Hope this helps! Happy Reading!!!
Rock Solid is the 4th and final book in the Book Boyfriend series. This book can be read as a standalone. I rate this book at 5 stars. I loved this book and had a very difficult time putting it down when life required it! From the beginning to the end, the book kept me extremely intrigued. It's also a very fast, easy, fun, sexy read.
Connor is in Denver on a business trip, getting ready to go home to Chicago when his flight gets cancelled due to weather and he can't fly out until the next day. Katie went to Denver to surprise her boyfriend and things didn't go so well. When she gets to the airport only to find that her flight has been cancelled and she can't fly back to Chicago until the next day, it's like the icing on cake of her day that just won't stop getting worse. When he goes to get a burger while waiting, the only seat he's interested in is with the blonde that he would like to talk to. From there, well... can't give it away for you....
I really enjoyed the characters, especially Connor. Katie at times I had a hard time identifying with, but I still really enjoyed her. It was very refreshing to see a male character that isn't a manwhore/player that became enamored and changed his ways. The only gripe I could possibly come up with was I would have loved to see how Connor proposed to Katie. I was so happy to see at the ending that they gave you a sense of closure to the story, that it wasn't one of those where the couple barely gets together and then the book ends. Hope this helps! Happy Reading!!!
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