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Having been burned in the past, Leo wasn't sure he believed in the boom. Not even seeing the happily married Mayson couples had him convinced...until he met Carrie and felt it for himself.

Carrie wasn't looking for love when she crashed into the hot cop, but that's exactly what she found. Then his past reared its ugly head, and she found a strength she didn't know she had...until Leo.

62 pages, ebook

First published April 3, 2018

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Rochelle Paige

112 books2,752 followers
I absolutely adore reading - always have and always will. My friends growing up used to tease me when I would trail after them, trying to read and walk at the same time. If I have downtime, odds are you will find me reading or writing.

I am the mother of two wonderful sons who have inspired me to chase my dream of being an author. I want them to learn from me that you can live your dream as long as you are willing to work for it.

When I told my mom that my new year's resolution was to self-publish a book in 2013, she pretty much told me "About time!"

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Profile Image for Carol [Goodreads Addict].
3,028 reviews25.3k followers
May 1, 2021
RATING 4.5 STARS

Until Leo by Rochelle Paige is part of the Happily Ever Alpha World. I love this series. I love “The Boom!”

Leo is a cop for the Nashville police department. He is divorced and only gets his adorable little five year old daughter, Lynn, on the weekends. He’d always heard about the Boom, but wasn’t sure if he believed in it, at least for himself. But when the beautiful woman literally ran right into him out in the parking lot, all he had to do was look into her eyes and he knew he’d found it, his very own Boom.

Carrie just wanted to teach single dads how to do their daughter’s hair themselves, just as her dad had done her own. But when she bumped into the sexy police officer in the parking lot and they touched, she felt something she’d never felt before. Things moved fast but it felt so natural between them. She fell fast for both Leo and his little girl. But then Leo’s past tried to get between them. They were still so new but they both knew what they had was worth fighting for.

I am addicted to these books. I love The Boom. Leo was swoony and sexy and a complete alpha. He knew what he wanted and wasted no time letting Carrie know. Add in a sweet little five year old and you’ve got perfection. This is a quick read and it was perfect to read in between two of my longer books. I look forward to my next trip into this world.

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2,062 reviews568 followers
April 3, 2018
It's live!

The stories I've read so far in this Happily Ever Alpha Kindle World have been great and Until Leo was no exception. I have hoped that Leo would get a story way back when he was the hot cop in Until Nico (my personal fave) and having one of my all time favorite authors write it was awesome!

HERO~ Leo has been one character that I've been waiting for. Sexy, alpha, protective and an ovary popping single dad. He was amazing with his little girl, Lynn. What a daddy should be like. He was all in from the get go with Carrie. He finally figured out exactly what those Mayson boys meant when they talked about the Boom!

HEROINE~ Carrie was great. She was sweet, kind and loving. She was all in with Leo and didn't play games. Her interactions with Lynn were perfect. I rarely rave about heroines but Carrie deserves the recognition.

SEXUAL HISTORY~ Neither were virgins, but neither had been with anyone in quite a while.

OM DRAMA ~ Zero

OW DRAMA~ Leo's ex wife was a thorn but caused zero relationship drama

STEAM A good amount of steam

VIOLENCE none of a sexual nature

SECONDARY CHARACTERS Nico Mayson made an appearance

SAFETY Safe - neither with others after meeting

ENDING~ Epilogue about 1 year out- needed more!!!!!
Profile Image for Carvanz.
2,379 reviews896 followers
April 2, 2018
I absolutely loved Leo! As an all alpha hero, hot cop to boot, the moment he lays eyes on Carrie he felt the boom he’d only heard about. And from that instant he was all in. Add the fact that his baby girl, yep Leo’s a single dad to a little girl (squeee!), is as taken with Carrie as he is and you’ve the makings for a perfect little romance.

This is a short little novella that delivered a whopping punch! Who doesn’t love some insta-love when done right? And Rochelle Paige certainly did it right. Leo was all protective, possessive and absolutely swoon worthy. Carrie was sweet and cute and instantly dedicated to making her entrance into Leo’s daughter’s life easier.

Leo and Carrie’s story left me with the biggest smile on my face and a sweet contentment in my heart. It’s the kind of story that makes you want to spin in giddy circles for the simple fact that it is perfect!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Profile Image for Mindy Lou's Book Review.
3,001 reviews798 followers
April 2, 2018
Nothing makes me want to swoon faster than a single dad that takes care of his little girl! When Leo meets Carrie because he is taking a daddy/daughter class that teaches the dads how to fix up their little girls hair, well...I was done for and so was Carrie.

I really don't know what it is about men with kids but I love these kind of stories. Leo hit all the buttons for a great alpha Hero. On top of being a wonderful dad to little Lynn, his pursuit of Carrie was just as appealing. He knew the minute they bumped into each other that she was the Boom. (You Until fans will know what that means.)

Carrie was such a sweet heroine and the perfect fit for a single dad. Being raised by a single dad herself, she knew how to relate to Lynn. And Lynn was a such a cutie!

Until Leo is another fabulous addition to the Aurora Rose Reynolds Until Kindle World Series. I am such a fan of all the ones I have read so far and I can't wait to read the rest in series! ARC provided by author.
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620 reviews611 followers
April 17, 2018
5++ Stars


My first Happily Ever Alpha book and I loved it! I've read Until series years ago and though I can't remember much, I remember to really like the series and of course, 'the boom'.

The story is about Leo and Carrie.

He's the hot cop, single dad from Until Nico. She's the one to teach at the daddy daughter hair class.

I loved that his daughter, Lynn was not just mentioned in the book. I loved their father-daughter time. Also Carrie's time with them. Lynn's so adorable! I had so much fun reading the book.

It has an epilogue.


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4,057 reviews2,868 followers
April 7, 2018
I've been reading a few of these HAPPILY EVER ALPHA books over the past week. None of them have inspired me to pull out my pimp it up review style...sigh.

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This one was pretty sweet until we got near the end and I had to suffer through yet ANOTHER over the top cartoon villain ex. Not quite as idiotic as the crazy OW loon is Until Susan, but yours truly is beyond tired of every ex of the hero in romance books being a psychopath.

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Profile Image for Andrea Fleury.
1,014 reviews79 followers
March 31, 2020
Carrie and leo

What a great sexy book. I loved how Leo was an alpha male and a sexy cop. Carrie was new in town. They bumped into each other and that was that. Kris daughter Lynn was adorable.
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1,781 reviews236 followers
April 26, 2018
Seriously awesome. I feel like I am gushing all over this series. But it has been such a treat to read these stories.

I loved that Leo found his BOOM! He so deserved it. And I loved the concept of a Daddy/Daughter hair styling class! Although I can say from experience that Mommy/Daughter classes would not be bad either!

Carrie was the sweet Leo deserved. Another fun read.



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2,463 reviews53 followers
January 10, 2023
I love Leo!!!

Leo, who we were introduced to in Until Nico, fianay gets his book and his Boom! Leo and Carrie crash into each other outside the school where Leo's 5 year old goes to kindergarten. Carrie is there to teach an after school class for single dads to learn how to do their daughter's hair - put it in a ponytail, braid it, etc. Carrie teaches this class because her dad was a single dad and had to learn how to do this and Carrie wants to pay it forward.

Great story, well written, likeable characters, but I took off a star because I would've loved to read a longer book. I can't wait to read more of these Until Kindle Worlds by ARR and how other authors put their spin within the context of the world that Ms. Reynolds has built.
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2,800 reviews509 followers
July 10, 2020
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Leo, Carrie and the plot moppet.
My mind just went blank on what the plot was, even though I read it just a couple days ago...
Oh that's right, there was no plot.

They meet, insta boom, bada bing bada boom, cute shit from unrealistic 5 year old.

His nasty cartoonish ex who conveniently creates her own doom.

The end.
Safety is good

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2,517 reviews486 followers
September 30, 2020
This is going to wrap up my trip down the Until series; I can only take so much of “Your mine, now give me your eyes, Babe” 😂 I haven’t read any of these novellas from the Happily Ever After Kindle World, but stumbled upon this when I was finishing my re-read of Until Nico. We met Leo in Until Nico, when he responded to Sophie’s assault. (he was the cop) We later learn that he caught his fiancé sleeping with her HS sweetheart, and split. This one is really short (88 pgs.) and the length doesn’t really allow for much; the author did try to squeeze a lot in the short length. There’re some sweet parts with his daughter, but I found it all pretty boring until about 70% when the crazy ex enters the scene, and delivers some much-needed entertainment. (I do have a weakness for crazy OW shenanigans)

Bottom Line- I wouldn’t call it a dud, but I wasn’t glued to my kindle either. I’m going to give it 3 stars, because I honestly don’t know what to expect with these KW books, and it is a novella…so..
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1,144 reviews1,366 followers
April 2, 2018
Awww... This was the most perfect single dad story!


I can't resist a good single dad, and like Carrie describes herself, Leo was the perfect, panty-melting, ovaries-exploding daddy! Impossible to resist!

“Those panties that’d just about melted out in the parking lot? They were joined by my ovaries that went boom at the sight of those muscular arms lifting up a dainty girl with long, dark hair and blue eyes that were a perfect match for the hot cop’s.”

Rochelle Paige gave us in Until Leo the perfect story to fit Aurora Rose Reynolds Happy Ever After Kindle World, where the #Boom was key and as naturally revealed and written as ARR's own ones, with Rochelle brand of delicious Alpha, and amazing story telling!

“But fuck if I didn’t understand exactly why they called it the boom the minute Carrie crashed into me.”

For those of you, ARR fans like myself, we got to first meet Leo along on my fav Mayson brother's story, Until Nico, as Nico's friend and then partner and recently single dad, given his ex's betrayal. I've been dying for him to have a book of his own, since those revelations at the end of Until Nico, and I couldn't be any happier that Ms. Paige, one of my fav authors, decide to take Leo in to her hands and make him even more drool worthy than he already appeared to be in Until Nico. Leo was everything! The perfect specimen of hot cop, and a devoted and oh so sweet daddy to the adorable Lynn.

“Dear lord, the man was a force to be reckoned with, and that was without even trying.”

Yep, absolutely irresistible, and Carrie, who was just as amazing as him, was lucky enough to run into him! The fact that her life story and background were so similar to his and his daughter's life situation, combined with how sweet, beautiful and loving she was, just made it plain evident to Leo his BOOM was right there in from of him, and like the clever man he was, he took what Fate was giving him and held on with both hands from the very first moment! #BOOM <3 <3 <3 <3 <3


“That’s good ‘cause I love you. Same way you love me.”

“Takin’ down by the boom and the sweetest woman I’ve ever met,”




ARC Kindly provided by the author for an honest review
Profile Image for Jamie.
866 reviews32 followers
December 31, 2021
Rochelle Paige has been a favorite author of mine since her debut novel, Push the Envelope (currently free as of 4/1/18). Every successive book has met or exceeded my expectations, and Until Leo is at the top of the list.

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Despite seeing the clear and instant love and devotion between Nico and Sophie every day, Leo doubts Nico’s claims of the infamous boom. At the very least, if it was true, after the mistakes he made in choosing a woman the first time, he’s too weary to believe he could be that lucky in love. But he wasn’t looking for Carrie. New to Nashville, Carrie isn’t looking for love, but love’s obviously looking for her. When she crashes into the sexy, intense hot cop, she gets a chance at love and family she only ever dreamed of. Leo is a determined man, and he wants Carrie. Employing the same laser focus he used to achieve his dream of being a cop, he sets out to pursue and win Carrie over in record time. Getting to know Leo and his little girl has Carrie falling hard and fast, but Leo’s past threatens what they are beginning to build and the future they long for. Can Leo and Carrie stand strong to protect their perfect boom?

Wow! I’ve been blessed to be able to read a few of the Happily Ever Alpha novellas, all amazing, and Leo is currently tied with two others for my favorite so far. Leo hit my radar in Until Nico, way back when, and I knew I’d want his story. I absolutely adore that Rochelle Paige wrote him. Leo is protective, possessive, sexy, honorable, and humble. I loved his devotion to his daughter. Him taking a class on hair for her, melted my heart. Carrie was a confident, sweet heroine, and completely perfect for Leo. I loved that she could still blush, but wasn’t at all shyin going after what she wanted. The experience and guidance she was able to provide for Lynn had me connecting to them both easily. Carrie and Leo were great together. Their meeting was cute, and of course, Leo immediately staking his claim was hot. Their boom was obvious and in full effect. It went fast, but it didn’t feel rushed at all. Overall, Until Leo was an excellent read. Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. The characters were alluring, and the dialogue flowed smoothly. Lynn was a highlight to the book. I loved her innocence and sincerity. Getting to see Nico was also a highlight, but I wish we could have seen Sophie, too. The storyline was appropriate and not so much that we felt a lot was left out or missed. I only wish it was longer. I needed more of Leo and Carrie, as well as other character I’ve read in this world, and I’m convinced each novella needs a sequel novella. Lol. Rochelle Paige, you did an amazing job on this book. ♡
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933 reviews26 followers
November 9, 2018
Best novella I've read yet. This must have been written in correlation to Aurora Rose Reynolds, because two of her characters were in this book. I'm so glad I discovered this little alpha series.

Leo - oh Leo. I just adored him. I'm a sucker for a single dad trope, and this one did not disappoint. He meets Carrie, who is teaching single dads a class on how to do their daughters hair and he feels the "boom" (also an ARR thing). Their relationship moves at lightning speed. His ex was a real bitch, but I adored his daughter, Lynn. She was sweet, and Carrie was so great with her.

Great read, highly recommend. Short and sweet.
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1,831 reviews140 followers
April 10, 2018
5 Stars

Short, sweet and oh so sexy:) Absolutely LOVED Leo and Carrie!!!!!! Only wished it would have been longer!
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2,511 reviews61 followers
April 2, 2018
Absolutely loved this story!!

When I realised Leo from Until Nico's book was getting a story I was so excited. I loved his character and wanted him to get his BOOM!! HE gets that and more with Carrie.

Hot Cop ✅
Single Dad ✅
Cute daughter ✅
Sweet and funny heroine ✅

This one's the perfect blend of sweet, heat and laughs. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a great novella about a single hot Cop dad. It's just what I needed.

I received an arc of this book.
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5,866 reviews546 followers
April 23, 2018
Leo has not met a woman he has interested in since his ex betrayed him. Now a single dad, his daughter is his everything and when he signs up for a class to teach him how to do her hair. He sees Carrie and is hit with a feeling he has never had before. Can a man who was burned badly take another chance on love?

Short and sweet. I liked this one, thought the premise was unique. Another great addition to the Happily Ever Alpha series.
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2,577 reviews21 followers
December 6, 2022
Light, fluffy, cheesy, unrealistic but fun. Insta-love, insta-family.

Leo is a sexy single dad and cop. Has yet to meet the perfect little lady. Carrie is teaching a "daddy/daughter" hair styling class. They go one one date and she moves in three days later. Hea.
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2,116 reviews361 followers
April 18, 2018
Cute premise-woman teaches dads how to do hair
Characters were okay-not super well developed but I think thats common for novellas. Enjoyable and quick read (maybe 35 min)
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655 reviews54 followers
April 2, 2018
I loved "Until Leo" so much! <3 Leo is such a great daddy to his little girl, Lynn and she's his first priority apart from his job as a cop; to serve and protect... until he meets Carrie ;)

He was hit out of nowhere by how Carrie makes him feel and he knew that she was special and every time he spent with her, made him realize that she was his BOOM... the BOOM, he's always heard talked about by the Maysons' (since Nico's his partner at police department) and now he knows that's real and nothing is going to stop him from claiming Carrie as his :)

As you start reading this when it comes out on April 3rd or the fortunate readers that received an arc by the author, Rochelle Paige ;), you'll see that Leo was burned, badly by his ex-fiancee, Jenna (she's Lynn's mother), but thankfully that didn't cloud his judgment when he met Carrie; she's absolutely nothing like that viper, Jenna and at the end, she gets her comeuppance... just go ahead to read this and you'll be cheering just like I did when I read what Leo said in the epilogue :)

Carrie is such a sweet, kind, direct, and loving character :) I loved that she's Leo's BOOM and they make an amazing couple and had insanely HOT chemistry that makes you flush and blush profusely at the same time while reading this story ;)

I loved Carrie's interactions with Leo's little girl, Lynn <3 They made a beautiful family at the end of this story <3 <3

Of course, let's be real, there's always going to be some drama in a story, but thankfully, Leo's ex-fiancee, Jenna gets what she deserves and leaves (she doesn't have a choice though, ha, ha) these to their happily ever after with their little princess, Lynn and maybe growing family? ;) Who knows, so why don't you go read this to find out, I can guarantee that you won't regret it :)

I'm glad Rochelle Paige is part of Aurora Rose Reynolds's HAPPILY EVER ALPHA KINDLE WORLD :) She did an amazing job with Leo and Carrie's story <3
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5,013 reviews447 followers
April 3, 2018

Here is another fabulous read in the ARR Kindle World Happily Ever Alpha ---- Until Leo by Rochelle Paige. Leo meets Carrie because he is taking a daddy/daughter class that teaches the dads how to do their daughters hair. I was so happy to read Leo from Until Nico was getting his own story. I really loved his character in Until Nico and OMG Rochelle wrote him just perfectly in his novella. I fell totally head over heels in love with him. Its like Rochelle was channeling ARR while writing this book. Leo is sharing custody of his daughter and has to take this class in order to learn how to do his daughter’s hair better. That’s how Leo meets Carrie and when they meet, oh the BOOM just happens. Leo is the perfect alpha in this story. He wants to protect Carrie, he wants to practically move her in after the first time they meet and the way Carrie is with his young daughter…oh yes!! This was the perfect addition to the ARR Kindle World Happily Ever Alpha. Just an note- love the epilogue. It was BOOMilicious!!!

My Rating: 4.7 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
Profile Image for Ally.Always.Reads.
761 reviews135 followers
April 4, 2018
This is my first book by Rochelle Paige. It was a nice little taste of her and her writing style.
I really liked the book...these kindle world novellas are too short for me though! I'm always left wanting more!
I felt that some of the meat to the story/their relationship was missing due to the short length but you can't really help it with these things.
I'm looking forward to trying more from this author!
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849 reviews35 followers
April 12, 2018
I so loved this one it gives a girl with a sexy hot cop dream come true.
Leo is one hot cop and Carrie is sweet, girly, and together they have the "BOOM." Leo also has a 6 year old daughter that is adorable.
But along with that there is some just enough suspense also.

Great story and the characters are oh so good together.
64 reviews6 followers
April 2, 2018
omg swoon factor.
I loved this book. been looking forward for his BOOM and was not disappointed. my first book of hers but wont be my last
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Author 287 books623 followers
April 3, 2018
Leo and Carrie are the sweetest boom I've read yet! An absolute must read. Lynn was adorable too!
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1,213 reviews85 followers
April 3, 2018
That was amazing read. Sexy, sweet, insta with a bit of drama, that both, insta and drama, was handled just right.
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