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Heartthrob Hotel #2
Just a Kiss
I’ve been a lot of things.
A brother. An athlete. A sex god.
A fake boyfriend? That’s a new one.
I’ve never seen her before in my life.
There I was, minding my own business at the hotel bar,
when she walked up and asked me to pretend to be her boyfriend.
She’d introduce me to her overbearing parents. I’d fawn over her for a few minutes, plant a goodbye kiss on her cheek, and walk away with an extra twenty dollars in my pocket. Seemed simple enough.
But she had no idea the random guy she tapped on the shoulder was one of the wealthiest men on the planet.
I’m a man who gets what he wants and I made up my mind the second I saw those curves.
It was supposed to be just a kiss.
Now I want more. And I won’t stop until she’s mine.
Just a Kiss is Kindle-melting hot, hilarious, and guaranteed to make you swoon!
Heartthrob Hotel - Four billionaire brothers and the women who steal their hearts!
Just a Touch (Graham’s story)
Just a Kiss (Hayden’s story)
Just a Fling (Ira’s story)
Just a Crush (Jonah’s story)
A brother. An athlete. A sex god.
A fake boyfriend? That’s a new one.
I’ve never seen her before in my life.
There I was, minding my own business at the hotel bar,
when she walked up and asked me to pretend to be her boyfriend.
She’d introduce me to her overbearing parents. I’d fawn over her for a few minutes, plant a goodbye kiss on her cheek, and walk away with an extra twenty dollars in my pocket. Seemed simple enough.
But she had no idea the random guy she tapped on the shoulder was one of the wealthiest men on the planet.
I’m a man who gets what he wants and I made up my mind the second I saw those curves.
It was supposed to be just a kiss.
Now I want more. And I won’t stop until she’s mine.
Just a Kiss is Kindle-melting hot, hilarious, and guaranteed to make you swoon!
Heartthrob Hotel - Four billionaire brothers and the women who steal their hearts!
Just a Touch (Graham’s story)
Just a Kiss (Hayden’s story)
Just a Fling (Ira’s story)
Just a Crush (Jonah’s story)
197 pages, ebook
Published August 24, 2018
609 people are currently reading
663 people want to read
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Tabatha Kiss
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In the meantime, she writes.
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December 22, 2021
First impression…
But they all skedaddled as soon as the meetings and presentations and nightly mixers were over and
Hubba hubba indeed.
What red blooded American athlete of a man under 90yo says skedaddled and hubba hubba?
Second impression….
I click over to the Payment Information tab, quickly navigating to the specials and discounts area. A 20% friends and family discount on their dinner reservation tonight ought to give Penelope a few more brownie points.
Wait. He’s a billionaire heir to a hotel chain and a pro baseball player, and his big impression is to give a 20% friends and family discount LMMFAO. Hold my swoon juice while I take a bite of prune.
Moving on…
So despite the oddity that is the MMC, he’s also kinda funny in a quirky, goofy kinda way. Some of the dialogue is snort worthy:
“Oh, but you are that kind of billionaire,” she quips. “What kind?” “The kind that just happens to have a couple thousand dollars in cash on them at all times.” I smile. “It’s my lunch money.”
By 30%, the rough edges are starting to smooth out a bit. The dialogue flows naturally. The scene at her door is cute and clever - well played;)
This becomes that sweet meetcute kinda soft and fluffy romance. It’s nothing special, but it works to make you smile.
The insta happens over a single weekend. Hell, 90% of the book is that single weekend, and the end is punctuated with an epilogue one-year later.
The sexy is slow and angsty over that weekend. The ‘dirty’ bit kinda felt thrown in just for the hell of it. Didn’t really fit the scene if you ask me, and I kinda cringed when he didn’t wash his hands before handing the room service guy money.
Overall, it’s a quick read that’s written okay, with okay characters, and the formula plot of fake to real lovers with a side of family angst. No big climax. No shining moments. No memorable digest. It’s basically a couple of cute scenes and a few chuckles at the dialogue. Solid three for this troupe of spun cotton candy.
But they all skedaddled as soon as the meetings and presentations and nightly mixers were over and
Hubba hubba indeed.
What red blooded American athlete of a man under 90yo says skedaddled and hubba hubba?
Second impression….
I click over to the Payment Information tab, quickly navigating to the specials and discounts area. A 20% friends and family discount on their dinner reservation tonight ought to give Penelope a few more brownie points.
Wait. He’s a billionaire heir to a hotel chain and a pro baseball player, and his big impression is to give a 20% friends and family discount LMMFAO. Hold my swoon juice while I take a bite of prune.
Moving on…
So despite the oddity that is the MMC, he’s also kinda funny in a quirky, goofy kinda way. Some of the dialogue is snort worthy:
“Oh, but you are that kind of billionaire,” she quips. “What kind?” “The kind that just happens to have a couple thousand dollars in cash on them at all times.” I smile. “It’s my lunch money.”
By 30%, the rough edges are starting to smooth out a bit. The dialogue flows naturally. The scene at her door is cute and clever - well played;)
This becomes that sweet meetcute kinda soft and fluffy romance. It’s nothing special, but it works to make you smile.
The insta happens over a single weekend. Hell, 90% of the book is that single weekend, and the end is punctuated with an epilogue one-year later.
The sexy is slow and angsty over that weekend. The ‘dirty’ bit kinda felt thrown in just for the hell of it. Didn’t really fit the scene if you ask me, and I kinda cringed when he didn’t wash his hands before handing the room service guy money.
Overall, it’s a quick read that’s written okay, with okay characters, and the formula plot of fake to real lovers with a side of family angst. No big climax. No shining moments. No memorable digest. It’s basically a couple of cute scenes and a few chuckles at the dialogue. Solid three for this troupe of spun cotton candy.
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May 9, 2022
SHUT THE FUCK UPPPPPPPPPP BEST FAKE DATING IVE EVER READ IN A WHILE. FINISHED IT IN ONE SITTING!!!!!! I AM CRYING HAYDENPENNY I LOVE YOU!!!!!
March 18, 2020
“That was the most fun I’ve had in weeks. I think I just found my new hobby. Penelope Warren.”
I have books designated to read when I need a “break”. In the simplest terms, those books that I know aren’t going to twist me up or be bad for my heart.....the ones I read in between the darkest, or angst-filled, or those that are in other terms just tough reads. That’s not to say they don’t hold substance or aren’t connectable reads, it’s just I know they will entertain without causing too much pain. The Heartbreak Hotel series installments fall under that category. After binging on a bunch of Amo Jones, I was in need of this kind of book and so here I am.
I’ve been a fan of this series since the first one I picked up which also happened to be the very last in the series, the “prelude” that told the love story of Papa & Mama Botsford.....it became one of my fav reads last year. I made myself a promise to make time to get to know their sons through their own books. I loved Graham, but disliked his heroine. I’m still not sure any of them have what it takes to truly take the throne from their parents as my favs of the series. But Hayden was up next and I had to admit, I was more than eager to see him try. So, did he achieve what I felt might be impossible?
I’m calling it now, Kingston & Fiona simply cannot be dethroned BUT boy did Hayden & Penelope give me a fun read while trying. It was a short read, but one that told a complete story that didn’t skimp on the sizzle.
Overall Story/Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot Pace/Speed: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hayden Botsford: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Penelope Warren: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steamy Scale: 🔥🔥🔥
Book Facts:
Told in: Dual POV, all present day.
About: The second installment of the Heartbreak Hotel series is a fake boyfriend romance featuring the second oldest Botsford brother, baseball pro Hayden. Stuck in the hotel while on leave for a knee injury, Hayden is tired of the same ole same ole. Penelope Warren desperately offering him $20 to pretend to be her boyfriend to get her parents off her back and keep persistent family friend Dylan from making a move changes everything for him. She’s definitely caught his attention and he’s all in to make the most of her weekend at the property. Penelope is determined to be his, even if for one night. But is it possible to know it’s “forever” after only three days? For habitual playboy Hayden, Penelope might be just the woman to test that theory.
Safe Read? Absolutely, no triggering or sensitive subjects/situations.
Ends in: HFN ending with an extended epilogue & the potential for cameos in future installments.
My Thoughts:
Usually a book that has such a small page count scares me, so few authors can tell a complete story in such a short span without taking costly shortcuts or rushing the ending. I appreciated the fact that she delivered the story that came to her without adding unnecessary fluff or drama to up the page count. She did an incredible job at setting everything up and making it believable. She left us with an ending that is open enough to be included in small parts in future installments yet gave enough closure that it’s okay if we never hear from them again.
As I previously said, I can’t say that I love these two as much as Kingston & Fiona but they definitely are my Botsford brother couple so far. It was clear that although Penelope was more of a free spirit with a nasty side, she lacked the spine to stand up to her parents or Dylan. What sets her apart from Jennifer from the first book is the fact she doesn’t stay that way for long. I knew it was going to take a certain special kind of heroine to tame Hayden & his player ways and she is. As for Hayden, he was my fav brother in Graham’s installment....so I already knew I would love him. It was fun watching him navigate unfamiliar territory, trying to actually land the dream girl for more than his typical one night.
But what had to be my favorite point of the book was hands down Fiona’s cameo and just how “Fiona” it was......
“You made a good choice in this one. I love all of my boys equally, of course, but…” She reaches out and pinches his cheek. “Only one of them was sweet enough to give me gestational diabetes.”
.....again, this is one of the many reasons she is my fav.
My Verdict:
This is one of those books that is an easy recommend since it can appeal to every romance lover who likes a bit of the “feel good” kind of read every now and again without it being ridiculously cookie cutter. For all my praise, I’m sure it’s a mystery why this wasn’t just as easily a 5 star? It just wasn’t the “exceptional” or “life altering” story necessary for 5, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a great way to spend some time..... and trust me, it’s the perfect distraction.
“I didn’t fall in love with a normal, everyday girl,” he says. “I fell in love with Penelope Warren.”
I have books designated to read when I need a “break”. In the simplest terms, those books that I know aren’t going to twist me up or be bad for my heart.....the ones I read in between the darkest, or angst-filled, or those that are in other terms just tough reads. That’s not to say they don’t hold substance or aren’t connectable reads, it’s just I know they will entertain without causing too much pain. The Heartbreak Hotel series installments fall under that category. After binging on a bunch of Amo Jones, I was in need of this kind of book and so here I am.
I’ve been a fan of this series since the first one I picked up which also happened to be the very last in the series, the “prelude” that told the love story of Papa & Mama Botsford.....it became one of my fav reads last year. I made myself a promise to make time to get to know their sons through their own books. I loved Graham, but disliked his heroine. I’m still not sure any of them have what it takes to truly take the throne from their parents as my favs of the series. But Hayden was up next and I had to admit, I was more than eager to see him try. So, did he achieve what I felt might be impossible?
I’m calling it now, Kingston & Fiona simply cannot be dethroned BUT boy did Hayden & Penelope give me a fun read while trying. It was a short read, but one that told a complete story that didn’t skimp on the sizzle.
Overall Story/Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot Pace/Speed: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hayden Botsford: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Penelope Warren: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Steamy Scale: 🔥🔥🔥
Book Facts:
Told in: Dual POV, all present day.
About: The second installment of the Heartbreak Hotel series is a fake boyfriend romance featuring the second oldest Botsford brother, baseball pro Hayden. Stuck in the hotel while on leave for a knee injury, Hayden is tired of the same ole same ole. Penelope Warren desperately offering him $20 to pretend to be her boyfriend to get her parents off her back and keep persistent family friend Dylan from making a move changes everything for him. She’s definitely caught his attention and he’s all in to make the most of her weekend at the property. Penelope is determined to be his, even if for one night. But is it possible to know it’s “forever” after only three days? For habitual playboy Hayden, Penelope might be just the woman to test that theory.
Safe Read? Absolutely, no triggering or sensitive subjects/situations.
Ends in: HFN ending with an extended epilogue & the potential for cameos in future installments.
My Thoughts:
Usually a book that has such a small page count scares me, so few authors can tell a complete story in such a short span without taking costly shortcuts or rushing the ending. I appreciated the fact that she delivered the story that came to her without adding unnecessary fluff or drama to up the page count. She did an incredible job at setting everything up and making it believable. She left us with an ending that is open enough to be included in small parts in future installments yet gave enough closure that it’s okay if we never hear from them again.
As I previously said, I can’t say that I love these two as much as Kingston & Fiona but they definitely are my Botsford brother couple so far. It was clear that although Penelope was more of a free spirit with a nasty side, she lacked the spine to stand up to her parents or Dylan. What sets her apart from Jennifer from the first book is the fact she doesn’t stay that way for long. I knew it was going to take a certain special kind of heroine to tame Hayden & his player ways and she is. As for Hayden, he was my fav brother in Graham’s installment....so I already knew I would love him. It was fun watching him navigate unfamiliar territory, trying to actually land the dream girl for more than his typical one night.
But what had to be my favorite point of the book was hands down Fiona’s cameo and just how “Fiona” it was......
“You made a good choice in this one. I love all of my boys equally, of course, but…” She reaches out and pinches his cheek. “Only one of them was sweet enough to give me gestational diabetes.”
.....again, this is one of the many reasons she is my fav.
My Verdict:
This is one of those books that is an easy recommend since it can appeal to every romance lover who likes a bit of the “feel good” kind of read every now and again without it being ridiculously cookie cutter. For all my praise, I’m sure it’s a mystery why this wasn’t just as easily a 5 star? It just wasn’t the “exceptional” or “life altering” story necessary for 5, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a great way to spend some time..... and trust me, it’s the perfect distraction.
“I didn’t fall in love with a normal, everyday girl,” he says. “I fell in love with Penelope Warren.”
January 31, 2020
Sometimes a game of Marco Polo can lead to so much more!
Those Botsford boys...umm, men...soo yummy!
Hayden loves the ladies. He doesn't do the commitment thing. But a chance encounter with a hot hotel guest while he's staying there recovering from an injury leads to way more than he expected or even realized he wanted.
And Penelope certainly didn't think she'd wind up meeting the man of her dreams when she propositioned the scruffy hot guy in the bar to pretend to be her boyfriend to get her parents off her back at her family's annual visit to Vegas for their reunion.
A hot, fast, wholly satisfying read!!
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
Those Botsford boys...umm, men...soo yummy!
Hayden loves the ladies. He doesn't do the commitment thing. But a chance encounter with a hot hotel guest while he's staying there recovering from an injury leads to way more than he expected or even realized he wanted.
And Penelope certainly didn't think she'd wind up meeting the man of her dreams when she propositioned the scruffy hot guy in the bar to pretend to be her boyfriend to get her parents off her back at her family's annual visit to Vegas for their reunion.
A hot, fast, wholly satisfying read!!
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
February 13, 2022
This one was such a cute book with fake dating trope and insta-love! Those two were so sweet. The H seemed like an asshole as first for me, because we get to know him in the first book and he was always hooking up with girls, ignoring the day after like a one night type of guy. He even messed around with people that work for him so kind of yuck. But then I got to see his soft side that the h brings in him and it was so great. This guy is everything you would ever want!
August 30, 2018
I really enjoyed this story! I loved the characters. Hayden drew me in from the very beginning. He's bored and tying to heal his knee so that he can go back to playing baseball. He's sitting at the bar when Penny shows up next to him and asks for a favor for $20, she needs him to pretend to be her boyfriend for like 15 minutes so that the guy her mom keeps bringing around will back off. She has no idea who he really is. I loved the mischievousness in this story. Hayden is intrigued and decides to keep orchestrating run ins with Penny and her family. I loved the way that things developed within this story. Yes it's mostly a weekend so things happen fast but it doesn't really feel that way when reading it. The characters were well developed and everything fit and flowed together. This is the second book in the story but it can be read all by itself. If you have read the first one then you will get to see a few familiar characters here and there. The sex is explicit but it is a slow build up. I didn't want to put this story down once I started reading it. It kept me entertained the whole time.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
September 1, 2018
copy received for honest review
Book 2 is Hayden's story. When your family wants you married to a guy you hate and brings said guy to your family reunion what's girl to do? Find a random hot guy and pay him $20 to be your fake boyfriend. However, the hot guy ends up being Hayden Botsford, hotel heir and famous baseball player, things get interesting quick. Hayden and Penny have quite a ride to romance. It was fun and sexy with embarrassing mom moments that will make you cringe. The brothers in this series are great. Each story makes you anxious for the next one.
Book 2 is Hayden's story. When your family wants you married to a guy you hate and brings said guy to your family reunion what's girl to do? Find a random hot guy and pay him $20 to be your fake boyfriend. However, the hot guy ends up being Hayden Botsford, hotel heir and famous baseball player, things get interesting quick. Hayden and Penny have quite a ride to romance. It was fun and sexy with embarrassing mom moments that will make you cringe. The brothers in this series are great. Each story makes you anxious for the next one.
September 26, 2018
A kiss can say everything
A sweet story that takes place in Vegas and a family reunion. Overall quality of writing was good with only a few glitches in proofreading. No cheating or cliffhanger and you get a happy ending. The preface sums up the story well so no need to recap. Enjoy
A sweet story that takes place in Vegas and a family reunion. Overall quality of writing was good with only a few glitches in proofreading. No cheating or cliffhanger and you get a happy ending. The preface sums up the story well so no need to recap. Enjoy
January 4, 2023
05.01.23
I don’t remember a single thing about this book wow
I don’t remember a single thing about this book wow
October 4, 2022
Not sure what this was supposed to be. Hated EVERY character in this thing. What a bunch of ridiculous people.
September 26, 2018
“It was just supposed to be a hobby”...5+stars!
That’s what Hayden Botsford thought when Penelope Warren comes striding into the bar of his family’s luxury hotel. Anything goes in Las Vegas, right? So it’s not too far off the mark when a desperate Penny asks for his help.
Penelope’s family always has their yearly reunion at the Botsford Hotel in Las Vegas. And at each reunion, she’s had a date to act as a buffer from unwanted attention by Dylan McCoy, the man her parents have picked for her to marry. Except, this year, the date bailed on her and bribes “sexy guy” at the bar for help.
Hayden Botsford is bored to death. He’s holed-up at the hotel recuperating over a knee injury while he takes a few weeks out from baseball season. Meantime, he’s charming his way through the female staff and everything else this billionaire baseball player can get into except rehabbing his knee properly. For twenty bucks, Hayden pours on the persona of a sweet, lovable, fake boyfriend. Penny can’t believe her luck as Hayden becomes the perfect fake boyfriend. Hayden thought it would be a hobby, a distraction to keep his mind off his injury. Neither expected to fall hard for the other. There are chemistry, passion and lots of swoon-worthy stuff.
I love all the antics Hayden gets into and when his brothers become privy to his and Penny’s fake relationship it’s priceless. Lots of laugh-out-loud hilarious moments. We also get a cameo appearance from Mrs. Botsford, Hayden’s mom, and learn more about the Botsford family dynamics. Just A Kiss is a wonderfully sweet and sexy romantic comedy you won’t want to miss. Ms. Kiss brings us another winner and a great addition to the Heartthrob Hotel series. I am so looking for to the next book in the series. I received and voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
That’s what Hayden Botsford thought when Penelope Warren comes striding into the bar of his family’s luxury hotel. Anything goes in Las Vegas, right? So it’s not too far off the mark when a desperate Penny asks for his help.
Penelope’s family always has their yearly reunion at the Botsford Hotel in Las Vegas. And at each reunion, she’s had a date to act as a buffer from unwanted attention by Dylan McCoy, the man her parents have picked for her to marry. Except, this year, the date bailed on her and bribes “sexy guy” at the bar for help.
Hayden Botsford is bored to death. He’s holed-up at the hotel recuperating over a knee injury while he takes a few weeks out from baseball season. Meantime, he’s charming his way through the female staff and everything else this billionaire baseball player can get into except rehabbing his knee properly. For twenty bucks, Hayden pours on the persona of a sweet, lovable, fake boyfriend. Penny can’t believe her luck as Hayden becomes the perfect fake boyfriend. Hayden thought it would be a hobby, a distraction to keep his mind off his injury. Neither expected to fall hard for the other. There are chemistry, passion and lots of swoon-worthy stuff.
I love all the antics Hayden gets into and when his brothers become privy to his and Penny’s fake relationship it’s priceless. Lots of laugh-out-loud hilarious moments. We also get a cameo appearance from Mrs. Botsford, Hayden’s mom, and learn more about the Botsford family dynamics. Just A Kiss is a wonderfully sweet and sexy romantic comedy you won’t want to miss. Ms. Kiss brings us another winner and a great addition to the Heartthrob Hotel series. I am so looking for to the next book in the series. I received and voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
September 2, 2018
Take me out to the ballgame….This is one story that will put a smile on your face and have you laughing at the antics of Penelope and Hayden along with the secondary characters in the book as you turn each page. Penny is at the Botsford Hotel to celebrate her family reunion like she does every year. Each year she brings along a male friend to act as her boyfriend to dissuade Dylan, who just cannot take a hint. It does not help that her mother is pushing for the two of them to be together. This year the unexpected happened and the friend that Penny lined up to play the part cancelled at the last minute. Panicked, she enters the bar and propositions the first man she sees, not realizing who the man actually is. Hayden is staying at his family’s hotel doing some rehabilitation for a knee injury he sustained as a result of an accident. Being propositioned by Penny is a gift to alleviate his boredom so he agrees. What was supposed to be a case of fake boyfriend/girlfriend winds up being so much more. The author has written one storyline that will linger with you from beginning to end and have you wanting more. I cannot wait to read the next Botsford brother’s book and I hope it will be Ira’s story.
I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book all opinions are my own.
I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book all opinions are my own.
February 20, 2023
4.5 Stars!!
This seriously is one of the best fake dating storylines I have ever read. It was so unusual and a perfect way for it to happen.
Hayden Botsford is a professional baseball player but is stuck at “home”, his families high end hotel in Vegas, recovering from a knee injury. He is bored to death just sitting around his suite so he heads down to the hotel bar and meets a girl that desperately slips him $20 to be her fake boyfriend for the evening. Hayden figured it would be a fun distraction but he finds it being more fun than he could have imagined.
Penelope Warren’s family has their yearly family reunion at the Botsford Hotel in Las Vegas. Every year her mother tries desperately to set her up with Dylan McCoy, the young man her parents have deemed the right one for her to marry. She would normally have a friend come as her fake boyfriend but they didn’t show up this year so she had to improvise.
Wow, I really loved Penelope’s character. First of all she didn’t let the wealth she came from dictate what she really wanted to do with her life. She is sweet, free spirit, independent woman and I found her refreshing. I did NOT like her parents especially her mother!
I enjoyed watching Hayden’s journey as changed from a world class playboy to a one woman man. He was endearing in a clueless way.
Really enjoyed this couples story!!
This seriously is one of the best fake dating storylines I have ever read. It was so unusual and a perfect way for it to happen.
Hayden Botsford is a professional baseball player but is stuck at “home”, his families high end hotel in Vegas, recovering from a knee injury. He is bored to death just sitting around his suite so he heads down to the hotel bar and meets a girl that desperately slips him $20 to be her fake boyfriend for the evening. Hayden figured it would be a fun distraction but he finds it being more fun than he could have imagined.
Penelope Warren’s family has their yearly family reunion at the Botsford Hotel in Las Vegas. Every year her mother tries desperately to set her up with Dylan McCoy, the young man her parents have deemed the right one for her to marry. She would normally have a friend come as her fake boyfriend but they didn’t show up this year so she had to improvise.
Wow, I really loved Penelope’s character. First of all she didn’t let the wealth she came from dictate what she really wanted to do with her life. She is sweet, free spirit, independent woman and I found her refreshing. I did NOT like her parents especially her mother!
I enjoyed watching Hayden’s journey as changed from a world class playboy to a one woman man. He was endearing in a clueless way.
Really enjoyed this couples story!!
August 27, 2018
This is the 2nd story about the Botsford brothers and this one is about Hayden. Let’s say in the 1st story it does not do him justice. Penelope arrives in the bar where she is meeting her family in minutes for a reunion and sees Hayden sitting there and offers him a quick $20 to help fool her family in believing they are boyfriend and girlfriend. Hayden goes along and ends up feeling more for Penny then he thought possible. Hayden is very wealthy and is also a professional baseball player on rest due to an unexpected injury staying at his family hotel in Vegas. Hayden is supposed to rest and stay off his leg but finds helping Penelope a good way to spend his time. This is a great story full of laughter, love, a hot couple and those who don’t want them together. Penelope never realizes who Hayden really is and is surprised he is really interested in her. I loved the way they spend their 1st night together and how it helps with their bond. The most unexpected happens in a matter of days and the spark between them is something special. There is something to be said about Hayden’s Mom and how she meets Penelope. I am looking forward to the other 2 brothers stories!! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
August 28, 2018
I am so so so enjoying these reads by this author about the Botsford brothers and this one about Hayden, is just as amazing. Hayden is a professional baseball player and a total playboy until he meets Penny, a woman who he just meets in a bar as she asks him to pretend to be her boyfriend. Penny needs a stand in to thwart her mother’s plans to set her up with a family friend, who has been all over her, wanting Penny for years. The family is a Hayden’s family hotel for their yearly family reunion and Hayden is out for a while due to an injury that sidelined him so he’s staying at the hotel.
An amazing read with steamy, sensual scenes, witty banter, a few out loud chuckling moments, a playboy man wh***, and an amazing woman. I loved this read even though Hayden’s man wh*** past did irritate me a bit but he redeems himself during the story, having me fall for him. I loved their interaction which flowed beautifully and the maturity of Penny, how she accepted Hayden, didn’t judge and didn’t react in hysterics as many other books would have had her do...loved it ! Now I can’t wait for the story on the last of the Botsford brothers.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
An amazing read with steamy, sensual scenes, witty banter, a few out loud chuckling moments, a playboy man wh***, and an amazing woman. I loved this read even though Hayden’s man wh*** past did irritate me a bit but he redeems himself during the story, having me fall for him. I loved their interaction which flowed beautifully and the maturity of Penny, how she accepted Hayden, didn’t judge and didn’t react in hysterics as many other books would have had her do...loved it ! Now I can’t wait for the story on the last of the Botsford brothers.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
August 28, 2018
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book (given by author)...
This is the second book in the Heartthrob Hotel series and focuses on the second oldest Hayden Botsford, the professional baseball player/manwhore ;)
If you read Just A Touch, you are fully aware of Hayden's extracurricular activities while he is healing from a knee injury and waiting to get back into baseball. I must say Hayden matured from the first time I met him and I adored him throughout the whole book. The way he meets Penny is both hilarious and cute, but it's his reaction to her once he has to leave her that was enduring. Now as for Penny, I loved her, she was so different from her uptight family and she really connected with Hayden right from the start. She didn't let the gossip of Hayden past activities interfere with their time together.
I know this sounds weird but my favorite scene between them is when they "break-up" at dinner if you read the book you will know what I'm talking about. Oh I must mention the majorly hot sexy times between them ;)
I can't wait to see what's waiting for the younger Botsford brothers: Ira and Jo.
This is the second book in the Heartthrob Hotel series and focuses on the second oldest Hayden Botsford, the professional baseball player/manwhore ;)
If you read Just A Touch, you are fully aware of Hayden's extracurricular activities while he is healing from a knee injury and waiting to get back into baseball. I must say Hayden matured from the first time I met him and I adored him throughout the whole book. The way he meets Penny is both hilarious and cute, but it's his reaction to her once he has to leave her that was enduring. Now as for Penny, I loved her, she was so different from her uptight family and she really connected with Hayden right from the start. She didn't let the gossip of Hayden past activities interfere with their time together.
I know this sounds weird but my favorite scene between them is when they "break-up" at dinner if you read the book you will know what I'm talking about. Oh I must mention the majorly hot sexy times between them ;)
I can't wait to see what's waiting for the younger Botsford brothers: Ira and Jo.
October 13, 2022
Fast read with fast characters
This book ends at the 92% point, so it’s rather short. The characters seem nice, but they are all rather shallow. There are hints of a backstory, but how they appear at the beginning is pretty much all there is to them. So, the character arcs are more like slight bumps. He’s been a player, and she needs to stop being bossed around by her mother. That’s it for conflict.
There are some realistic moments in the bantering dialog between brothers. There are some fun moments here and there. Mostly this book feels like a college hotel hookup story than a grown up romance.
There are graphic sex scenes involving more than traditional penetration, which may be offensive to readers, especially since there is no indication of hygiene procedures before accepting room service. Gross!
I was going to stop reading at the point where the sex crossed the line, but I was so close to the end, I finished it anyway. There’s a cute epilogue.
I won’t bother to read other books in the series as the characters are rather stereotypical and lack meaningful dimension. Their lives are too thinly described and lack nuance and psychological depth.
This book ends at the 92% point, so it’s rather short. The characters seem nice, but they are all rather shallow. There are hints of a backstory, but how they appear at the beginning is pretty much all there is to them. So, the character arcs are more like slight bumps. He’s been a player, and she needs to stop being bossed around by her mother. That’s it for conflict.
There are some realistic moments in the bantering dialog between brothers. There are some fun moments here and there. Mostly this book feels like a college hotel hookup story than a grown up romance.
There are graphic sex scenes involving more than traditional penetration, which may be offensive to readers, especially since there is no indication of hygiene procedures before accepting room service. Gross!
I was going to stop reading at the point where the sex crossed the line, but I was so close to the end, I finished it anyway. There’s a cute epilogue.
I won’t bother to read other books in the series as the characters are rather stereotypical and lack meaningful dimension. Their lives are too thinly described and lack nuance and psychological depth.
August 27, 2018
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. Oh wow! I am loving this series on the Botsford Men. When Penny and her family are in Vegas for a family reunion at the Botsford Plaza, she can’t stand the thought of her mother pushing her onto Dylan McCoy, Penny can’t stand him and he’s not getting the message. Find a hot guy offer him $20 bucks to fake it out with her to get Dylan off her back. In reality neither of them know what’s about to happen. The more time Hayden spends with Penny, he really wants to know who she is, what makes her tick and he’s never felt that way before. Can this one time only moment turn into something more? Is Penny falling for the playboy turned sweetheart? Will Hayden’s past come back to haunt him before he gets the girl? I guess you will have to grab this one to find out. It’s so freaking good, the banter was amazing, they are funny, quirky, sexy, chemistry off the charts hot and deliciously steamy. I want to say more, but I won’t, grab it now, and I can’t wait for Ira’s story!!!
August 28, 2018
Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down!! I just loved Hayden and Penelope.
I loved how they met. Here is this desperate girl who doesn't want to hang out with the slimy guy her mom keeps throwing at her, offers $20.00 to a regular Joe to play her "boyfriend" for a bit to get the guy and her parents to back off.
What I liked most about this scene was it gave up the best character description of Hayden. This woman asked for this really weird favor and he was completely fine playing along. He could role with the punches, make people laugh and defuse stressful situations with ease. He was laid back and even given the situation he seemed so at ease. He stole my heart from that scene alone.
I adored Penny with everything that I have. Here is this woman who knows what she wants and is happy with who she is. The only ones that aren't on board are her parents. I loved how she was able to play off of Hayden and the chemistry that sizzled between them.
I love watching these Botsford brothers fall! I can't wait for more in this series!
I loved how they met. Here is this desperate girl who doesn't want to hang out with the slimy guy her mom keeps throwing at her, offers $20.00 to a regular Joe to play her "boyfriend" for a bit to get the guy and her parents to back off.
What I liked most about this scene was it gave up the best character description of Hayden. This woman asked for this really weird favor and he was completely fine playing along. He could role with the punches, make people laugh and defuse stressful situations with ease. He was laid back and even given the situation he seemed so at ease. He stole my heart from that scene alone.
I adored Penny with everything that I have. Here is this woman who knows what she wants and is happy with who she is. The only ones that aren't on board are her parents. I loved how she was able to play off of Hayden and the chemistry that sizzled between them.
I love watching these Botsford brothers fall! I can't wait for more in this series!
August 26, 2018
This is the second book in the Botsford brothers series about baseball playing brother, and the playboy we read about in book 1, Hayden. I was expecting to read about him going through girl after girl before falling for one he couldn't keep, but was happy to start the book with an offer of a fake relationship, because why not?
I really enjoy stories that suck me in and make me fall for the characters and Tabatha Kiss seems to do a mighty fine job at that. The connection between Hayden and Penny was immediate and I loved that Ms. Kiss didn't go the route of trying to keep them apart and play games. The added bonus of the d-bag Penny's mom wants her with, along with her mom, is nice touch for the dramatics.
Downside? I was done with this book in no time! I definitely was not ready for their part of the Botsford story to end and wanted it to keep going! I received an ARC of this book for my honest review.
I really enjoy stories that suck me in and make me fall for the characters and Tabatha Kiss seems to do a mighty fine job at that. The connection between Hayden and Penny was immediate and I loved that Ms. Kiss didn't go the route of trying to keep them apart and play games. The added bonus of the d-bag Penny's mom wants her with, along with her mom, is nice touch for the dramatics.
Downside? I was done with this book in no time! I definitely was not ready for their part of the Botsford story to end and wanted it to keep going! I received an ARC of this book for my honest review.
August 28, 2018
I found this fake-relationship romance so fascinating to read.
It is about: a strong-willed young woman (Penelope Warren aka Penny) who approaches a rather scruffy looking man (Hayden Botsford) and asks him to play a game of let’s pretend to her parents, not realizing that he is quite wealthy and that the real game has just began when he decides to claim her for his own.
There is: overbearing parents, an unwanted want to be boyfriend (Dylan), a strong-willed woman (Penny), a wealthy playboy baseball player (Hayden), a ruse, discovery, attractions, determination, conversations, manipulations, notes, poker games, verbal banter, warnings, confrontations, ambushed, suspicions, betrayal, parental confrontation, love, happiness, and some steam.
The characters are entertaining, and have individual personalities. The plot is quite humorous; it definitely keeps the reader’s attention. I would recommend this book.
It is about: a strong-willed young woman (Penelope Warren aka Penny) who approaches a rather scruffy looking man (Hayden Botsford) and asks him to play a game of let’s pretend to her parents, not realizing that he is quite wealthy and that the real game has just began when he decides to claim her for his own.
There is: overbearing parents, an unwanted want to be boyfriend (Dylan), a strong-willed woman (Penny), a wealthy playboy baseball player (Hayden), a ruse, discovery, attractions, determination, conversations, manipulations, notes, poker games, verbal banter, warnings, confrontations, ambushed, suspicions, betrayal, parental confrontation, love, happiness, and some steam.
The characters are entertaining, and have individual personalities. The plot is quite humorous; it definitely keeps the reader’s attention. I would recommend this book.
September 1, 2018
The Botsford boys are the best. Each brother has a story to tell and it gets better as we fall for each one of them.
Hayden is the playboy baseball player that is on the mend and decides the best place is hotel sweet hotel. It’s the closet to home for him and really what more does a single hot guy need. 24 hour room service, delish chocolate chip cookies and women that he can call like room service.
Grabbing a quick drink at the bar he never thought he would be propositioned to be a fake boyfriend but when in Vegas. Penny is desperate to find someone, anyone to help her out and he first guy she finds is something more than smokin’ hot but when your mom is on your case about getting together with a guy she thinks is the one for you, well, you grab the first guy you see and offer him money to pretend.
The fun begins and oh what a ride it is.
I’m so looking to see which brother is next. I’m secretly hoping its Ira, there is something about a military man that I enjoy.
Hayden is the playboy baseball player that is on the mend and decides the best place is hotel sweet hotel. It’s the closet to home for him and really what more does a single hot guy need. 24 hour room service, delish chocolate chip cookies and women that he can call like room service.
Grabbing a quick drink at the bar he never thought he would be propositioned to be a fake boyfriend but when in Vegas. Penny is desperate to find someone, anyone to help her out and he first guy she finds is something more than smokin’ hot but when your mom is on your case about getting together with a guy she thinks is the one for you, well, you grab the first guy you see and offer him money to pretend.
The fun begins and oh what a ride it is.
I’m so looking to see which brother is next. I’m secretly hoping its Ira, there is something about a military man that I enjoy.
October 20, 2018
Steamy, Romantic & Funny!!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It was steamy, romantic and SO funny! The characters were well-written and had lots of personality. I LOVED the majority of the characters; even the few that I didn’t like were written so that I kind of loved to hate them. 😉 This story was fun, sweet, romantic/hot and had some hilarious scenes and dialogue in it! This book was the BEST of the last 15 “steamy/romance” type of books that I have read- especially when I averaged in the quality of the storyline, the physical description & personality of the characters, the attraction of & steamy scenes between the characters, the dialogue between (& the personal thoughts of) the characters, and the amount of time I spent smiling & laughing while reading this book! I didn’t want to put this book down for a second! I hope that everyone who reads this book enjoys it as much as I did! 😃
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It was steamy, romantic and SO funny! The characters were well-written and had lots of personality. I LOVED the majority of the characters; even the few that I didn’t like were written so that I kind of loved to hate them. 😉 This story was fun, sweet, romantic/hot and had some hilarious scenes and dialogue in it! This book was the BEST of the last 15 “steamy/romance” type of books that I have read- especially when I averaged in the quality of the storyline, the physical description & personality of the characters, the attraction of & steamy scenes between the characters, the dialogue between (& the personal thoughts of) the characters, and the amount of time I spent smiling & laughing while reading this book! I didn’t want to put this book down for a second! I hope that everyone who reads this book enjoys it as much as I did! 😃
June 2, 2022
4.5 stars. This was a super cute, fun and steamy novella. I really enjoyed it. There was limited unnecessary drama and angst, just good fake dating fun (one of my favourite tropes) with a bit of insta-love. There was some great chemistry-building given the limited length of the story, and fun banter.
Why not 5 stars? I have a hard time giving novellas 5 stars because there’s always a little something missing (I don’t give out 5 stars easily). In this case, because of the quick length of the story and the fact that it takes place over one weekend, the “falling in love” didn’t feel completely earned, because the emotional connection hadn’t had time to be completely built. But honestly, this was such a quick, fun read and one of the better novellas I’ve read in terms of not rushing the story and actually building the chemistry. I read it in one sitting and was disappointed when my kindle told me I was already 55% through and only had 50 minutes left. Would definitely recommend!
Why not 5 stars? I have a hard time giving novellas 5 stars because there’s always a little something missing (I don’t give out 5 stars easily). In this case, because of the quick length of the story and the fact that it takes place over one weekend, the “falling in love” didn’t feel completely earned, because the emotional connection hadn’t had time to be completely built. But honestly, this was such a quick, fun read and one of the better novellas I’ve read in terms of not rushing the story and actually building the chemistry. I read it in one sitting and was disappointed when my kindle told me I was already 55% through and only had 50 minutes left. Would definitely recommend!
August 26, 2018
It’s a wonderfully fun romance that starts when Penny needs a fake boyfriend fast. What better choice than the average guy sitting at the hotel bar. Of course, the “average guy” turns out to be none other than Hayden Botsford, billionaire son of the hotel owner and 3rd baseman for an LA baseball team. The story only gets better from there. You get grabbed right from the beginning and not let go until the very end. You’ll delight in Penny’s interactions with her parents and wait until you meet Hayden’s mom. Their interplay is priceless! There was not a single part of this story that I did not love. Penny is the perfect foil for Hayden’s character. It is an extraordinarily enjoyable read which will hold your attention from start to finish. I highly recommend this very engaging love story!! Can’t wait to see which brother is next!
August 27, 2018
Genre: Romance -Fake relationship, billionaire, sports (Baseball)
Standalone: Yes
Part of a Series: Yes Book 2 of the Heartthrob Hotel
POV: Hayden and Penny
Steam Level: Slow burn to hot
/5
I love these Botsford boys! Playboy baseball player Hayden Botsford is hanging out, bored out of his mind in has family's hotel. We met Hayden (and the rest of the brothers) in Graham's book, Just a Touch. This one begins a few weeks after Graham's (which you don't need to read to enjoy this book but I'd recommend doing so because Tabatha Kiss is awesome!). It was fun watching our player Hayden fall hard. Fans of Tabatha Kiss will recognize a few cameos. Just a Kiss was entertaining, engrossing, and makes me want to read more of these brothers. If you haven't read Tabatha Kiss I recommend picking up this book to start your obsession today.
Standalone: Yes
Part of a Series: Yes Book 2 of the Heartthrob Hotel
POV: Hayden and Penny
Steam Level: Slow burn to hot
/5
I love these Botsford boys! Playboy baseball player Hayden Botsford is hanging out, bored out of his mind in has family's hotel. We met Hayden (and the rest of the brothers) in Graham's book, Just a Touch. This one begins a few weeks after Graham's (which you don't need to read to enjoy this book but I'd recommend doing so because Tabatha Kiss is awesome!). It was fun watching our player Hayden fall hard. Fans of Tabatha Kiss will recognize a few cameos. Just a Kiss was entertaining, engrossing, and makes me want to read more of these brothers. If you haven't read Tabatha Kiss I recommend picking up this book to start your obsession today.
August 29, 2018
What a series this turning out to be !! I'm loving the Botsford men very much.
Penelope is a hairdressers and her family come to the Botsford Plaza every year for their family reunion. Penny organises a man to come with her as her mother brings along Dylan McCoy every year hoping they will get together.
Hayden is on medical leave from baseball, he is getting bored so he goes down to the bar and tries and finds something that will take his boredom away.
Penny approaches Hayden to be her fake boyfriend for $20, just before her mother & father come to them with Dylan in tow.
I had a few chuckles through this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend this read, you don't have to read the other but you will be able to follow the brothers better.
I received a free copy of this book for a review .
Penelope is a hairdressers and her family come to the Botsford Plaza every year for their family reunion. Penny organises a man to come with her as her mother brings along Dylan McCoy every year hoping they will get together.
Hayden is on medical leave from baseball, he is getting bored so he goes down to the bar and tries and finds something that will take his boredom away.
Penny approaches Hayden to be her fake boyfriend for $20, just before her mother & father come to them with Dylan in tow.
I had a few chuckles through this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend this read, you don't have to read the other but you will be able to follow the brothers better.
I received a free copy of this book for a review .
August 31, 2018
I received this book in advance for a voluntary honest review. I loved this book! Can’t express how much I loved it. Just a Kiss follows Just a Touch. While I liked Just a Touch, I absolutely loved Just a Kiss. Hayden is recovering from a knee injury at his family’s luxurious hotel. Bored out of his mind he’s day drinking and sleeping with the maids. When he heads to the bar one morning Penelope sidles up and asks if he wants to make $20. Intrigued he plays along and pretends to be her boyfriend at her family reunion so her mother will stop forcing her best friend’s son and her together. What started with $20 and a quick goodbye kiss the first day they met turned into Hayden’s newest hobby. Only Hayden didn’t expect to really like spending time with Penelope or falling in love with her. It’s s wonderful story.
September 9, 2018
You're stranded in an very awkward, very familiar date situation where the man your family wants you to date and eventually marry is the very one you'll do anything to avoid being around.So, what's a girl to do?... you spot a VERY good looking man in the hotel bar and you pay him 20 bucks to pose as your "boyfriend" . What could go wrong right? Who knew that he'd end up being one of the sons of the hotel's namesake... At what point does "fake" become "real"? Our playboy athlete Hayden is recovering from a knee injury and bored to tears, so helping a pretty lady for the weekend seems like a good way to pass the time. I don't want to give too much away, just know that instant attraction and lust quickly turn into so much more.... who knew weekends could be so much fun! Once again, Tabatha delivers us a fantastic story that will have you believing that chivalry does still exist!
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