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Runaway Bride
Ivy Young is doing everything she can to keep it together. Forced into an arranged marriage by her cruel parents she knows she has to escape.
Escaping the church is easy, but figuring out where to go from there is impossible. And then she runs into him, a ruggedly handsome man with eyes that pierce her soul. Instantly, she’s drawn to him.
Bishop Williams is a bad boy with tattoos and a history of being a player. He doesn’t believe in love—until he helps a runaway bride escape her parents and soon-to-be groom.
One look, and he knows he can’t just leave her there. One taste, and he’s head over heels.
Neither of them have ever been in love. Not until now, but happily ever afters are hard earned, and with Ivy’s parents searching for her, theirs may not get a chance to bloom.
Will this runaway bride finally find true love?
A runaway bride looking for love, and a bad boy who doesn’t believe in it, what happens when the two clash? Oh, you bet your bottom this one’s good. Sticky, insta-love, with a dose of alpha—you won’t want to stop reading once you start.
Escaping the church is easy, but figuring out where to go from there is impossible. And then she runs into him, a ruggedly handsome man with eyes that pierce her soul. Instantly, she’s drawn to him.
Bishop Williams is a bad boy with tattoos and a history of being a player. He doesn’t believe in love—until he helps a runaway bride escape her parents and soon-to-be groom.
One look, and he knows he can’t just leave her there. One taste, and he’s head over heels.
Neither of them have ever been in love. Not until now, but happily ever afters are hard earned, and with Ivy’s parents searching for her, theirs may not get a chance to bloom.
Will this runaway bride finally find true love?
A runaway bride looking for love, and a bad boy who doesn’t believe in it, what happens when the two clash? Oh, you bet your bottom this one’s good. Sticky, insta-love, with a dose of alpha—you won’t want to stop reading once you start.
96 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 2, 2019
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Darcy Rose
100 books386 followersDarcy Rose is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes about shy and innocent heroines, to match them up with dark and intense heroes who have only eyes for one girl.
If you like your books short, taboo, dark, and a bit (or a lot) kinky, then Darcy Rose is perfect for you.
If you like your books short, taboo, dark, and a bit (or a lot) kinky, then Darcy Rose is perfect for you.
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January 27, 2020
Ivy has controlling parents who are forcing her to marry a man for money and control.. she was going to go though with it since she has no way out. Until she heard her future hubs fking a random girl in the closet. So enough of that and her Bossy parents she runs away and smack into Bishop a tattoo slightly bad boy tattoo shop owner. And its love at first site. Bishop helps her escape the wedding and her controlling family. They get really hot and heavy in the bedroom ;)
He already vows to take care of her and make sure she is okay. Now all they have to do is deal with her family who says she was kidnapped.
Om drama no ow drama, no cheating, drama, sexy times, Virgin gal & no manwhore
Recommend- yes/maybe
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐
Instalove/lust
20h/23H
No condom
Safe
Anal play/sex
Slight push away (H for 2.5 seconds)
Hea
Epilogue
He already vows to take care of her and make sure she is okay. Now all they have to do is deal with her family who says she was kidnapped.
Om drama no ow drama, no cheating, drama, sexy times, Virgin gal & no manwhore
Recommend- yes/maybe
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐
Instalove/lust
20h/23H
No condom
Safe
Anal play/sex
Slight push away (H for 2.5 seconds)
Hea
Epilogue
March 4, 2019
I give this book 5 stars. The storyline between Ivy and Bishop was well written and a great must read book. They meet when Ivy runs way from her wedding. Is it love at first sight? Or a one night stand? I whole heartedly recommend this book. I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Readers Copy of this book.
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March 10, 2019
This is a short, sweet, insta-love, insta-sex kind of story. There is no considerable storyline or big reveal. It is a young girl that runs away from an unwanted wedding straight into an unknown man. Moreover, for some strange reason falls into his bed and they fall into each other's hearts. Only a couple of days may have gone by when this all happens.
I have to say that I don't usually have a problem with these books, but with the books that J.L. and C. have been coming out with lately, I did expect something different. So for this book, I gave it 3 1/2 stars just for how short and the connection that these two didn't seem to have even though the sex was hot.
April 18, 2020
Rating: 3.5/5
Heat & Romance: Definitely Immediate. 3.5/5
Suspense & Drama: 2.5-3/5
This is was surprisingly a pretty good read, it’s very fast and short.
Not a big fan of the pacing but I was expecting that.
Heat & Romance: Definitely Immediate. 3.5/5
Suspense & Drama: 2.5-3/5
This is was surprisingly a pretty good read, it’s very fast and short.
Not a big fan of the pacing but I was expecting that.
December 28, 2020
2.5 stars - Ivy escapes an arranged marriage at the last minute and Bishop comes to her rescue. I knew going in that this was an instant love story but I was disappointed in the continuity errors and grammar errors. For example, in chapter one Ivy is twenty then by chapter four she just turned eighteen. Verb tense and word usage could have been caught with a good proof reader. I can overlook a few errors but this was a collaboration by two USA Today bestselling authors so I expected better.
July 19, 2020
Crazy instany love as Ivy runs from getting married to a man she doesn't love and right into the arms of Bishop.
This was a cute little read sometimes a little over the top corny lines but still a good book.
This was a cute little read sometimes a little over the top corny lines but still a good book.
March 2, 2019
Bring a fire extinguisher, cause this one might set your reader on fire!!!
March 2, 2019
I loved Bishop and Ivys amazing short beautiful love story
April 13, 2019
3.5 stars
May 3, 2020
Bishop And Ivy Find True Love On Her Wedding Day!
Ivy Young, either eighteen or twenty years old, is moments away from walking down the isle. She had led a sheltered life. After a year of pressure from her parents, she finally caved and agreed to marry Joseph, even though he doesn't care for her and she will be doomed to a loveless marriage. Wealth and connections, she is assured, are what matters most in a match. But it doesn't feel like it is Ivy's best interest that has her parents so invested in the wedding.
Bishop has done a lot of living in his twenty-three years. He enlisted in the Marines at seventeen, and today he owns a tattoo parlor - Smokin' Guns Tattoo. His professional life is good, but his personal life has a void. He lost interest in women a while ago. One nighters are too shallow and the dating game too artificial. He wants something meaningful.
When Ivy goes on the run, she finds herself face to face with a huge man in a quiet alley. Despite his size and tattoos, she immediately feels safe with the ruggedly handsome stranger in spite of her vulnerability. When Bishop runs into the beautiful but terrified bride, he is instantly overcome with an unfamiliar need to protect her. Once she asks for his help, there is no turning back for him.
Bishop and Ivy find true love on her wedding day! Their instant love story isn't without problems, though, as Ivy has to face up to what she ran away from and find her own voice. Bishop's unconditional support gives her the courage she needs to finally stand up for herself.
Bishop and Ivy's story is a steamy quick read, easily finished in an evening. The plot is simple. The characters are sufficiently developed given the length, though more could be written about Ivy's past. There are a few issues that merit mention. It is said that Ivy escaped, yet never explained why that term is used or why in particular her parents were so vested in the wedding. In addition, Ivy's age is inconsistent. It is given as twenty, then later as eighteen. Finally, there are editing issues in the advance copy, though these have apparently been cleaned up in the released version. The story is written in first person. The POV alternates between Ivy and Bishop. I rate this book four stars.
I received a free advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Ivy Young, either eighteen or twenty years old, is moments away from walking down the isle. She had led a sheltered life. After a year of pressure from her parents, she finally caved and agreed to marry Joseph, even though he doesn't care for her and she will be doomed to a loveless marriage. Wealth and connections, she is assured, are what matters most in a match. But it doesn't feel like it is Ivy's best interest that has her parents so invested in the wedding.
Bishop has done a lot of living in his twenty-three years. He enlisted in the Marines at seventeen, and today he owns a tattoo parlor - Smokin' Guns Tattoo. His professional life is good, but his personal life has a void. He lost interest in women a while ago. One nighters are too shallow and the dating game too artificial. He wants something meaningful.
When Ivy goes on the run, she finds herself face to face with a huge man in a quiet alley. Despite his size and tattoos, she immediately feels safe with the ruggedly handsome stranger in spite of her vulnerability. When Bishop runs into the beautiful but terrified bride, he is instantly overcome with an unfamiliar need to protect her. Once she asks for his help, there is no turning back for him.
Bishop and Ivy find true love on her wedding day! Their instant love story isn't without problems, though, as Ivy has to face up to what she ran away from and find her own voice. Bishop's unconditional support gives her the courage she needs to finally stand up for herself.
Bishop and Ivy's story is a steamy quick read, easily finished in an evening. The plot is simple. The characters are sufficiently developed given the length, though more could be written about Ivy's past. There are a few issues that merit mention. It is said that Ivy escaped, yet never explained why that term is used or why in particular her parents were so vested in the wedding. In addition, Ivy's age is inconsistent. It is given as twenty, then later as eighteen. Finally, there are editing issues in the advance copy, though these have apparently been cleaned up in the released version. The story is written in first person. The POV alternates between Ivy and Bishop. I rate this book four stars.
I received a free advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 25, 2019
Don't bother.
An innocent virgin runs from the wedding her parents are forcing on her. She's twenty years old, but hasn't made a single decision in her life. She literally runs into a tatted man and pleads for help. He hides her in her truck and takes her to his place where they proceed to have sex.
The rescuer can't seem to manage a sentence without f*cks even when it's his thoughts. One look at the girl and he's got a huge erection - ten inches he tells her. Picking up his poor language she begins using f*cks as well.
This is a DFN for me. Too unbelievable and porn-like for me. The page count is well over one thousand and I can't waste any more time on this poorly written dreck.
Don't bother.
An innocent virgin runs from the wedding her parents are forcing on her. She's twenty years old, but hasn't made a single decision in her life. She literally runs into a tatted man and pleads for help. He hides her in her truck and takes her to his place where they proceed to have sex.
The rescuer can't seem to manage a sentence without f*cks even when it's his thoughts. One look at the girl and he's got a huge erection - ten inches he tells her. Picking up his poor language she begins using f*cks as well.
This is a DFN for me. Too unbelievable and porn-like for me. The page count is well over one thousand and I can't waste any more time on this poorly written dreck.
Don't bother.
October 31, 2020
Inconsistencies in the minor details
In general, good story. I read the first three because this one caught my eye, and I like to read the entire series, even with a standalone.... HOWEVER, the devil is in the details, as they say. First, his eyes are blue, then they are green. First she kicks off her high heels, then she takes them off. First, she's twenty, then she's eighteen. If you can't keep details straight, find an editor who is better at it. It is really not that difficult.
In general, good story. I read the first three because this one caught my eye, and I like to read the entire series, even with a standalone.... HOWEVER, the devil is in the details, as they say. First, his eyes are blue, then they are green. First she kicks off her high heels, then she takes them off. First, she's twenty, then she's eighteen. If you can't keep details straight, find an editor who is better at it. It is really not that difficult.
May 25, 2019
Too Sweet
Oh there is raw and hot intimacy scenes, so much in a matter of three days, but the dialogue is sickening sweet. Not that a couple wouldn't wish for falling in love at first sight and an alpha male catering to to his woman's every waking desire. Or for her to be the perfect yes girl. But that is not the norm and unrealistic. Proofreading needs attention! No cheating or cliffhanger and it ends on a happy note.
Oh there is raw and hot intimacy scenes, so much in a matter of three days, but the dialogue is sickening sweet. Not that a couple wouldn't wish for falling in love at first sight and an alpha male catering to to his woman's every waking desire. Or for her to be the perfect yes girl. But that is not the norm and unrealistic. Proofreading needs attention! No cheating or cliffhanger and it ends on a happy note.
November 8, 2019
Erotic quickie
Sweet virginal heroine runs into a dirty talking bad boy. A lot of steamy bedroom content to explore. Her parents were crazy and would have liked to see them suffer more.
We get an epilogue but would have enjoyed one set further out. Not really sure what the point of the last “confrontation” scene was. It kind of came out of nowhere.
Overall it was a nice hot quickie to pass the time ❤️
Sweet virginal heroine runs into a dirty talking bad boy. A lot of steamy bedroom content to explore. Her parents were crazy and would have liked to see them suffer more.
We get an epilogue but would have enjoyed one set further out. Not really sure what the point of the last “confrontation” scene was. It kind of came out of nowhere.
Overall it was a nice hot quickie to pass the time ❤️
January 16, 2020
Ok but not my favourite
Ok so normally I love every story this amazing pair have wrote but this one is not one of their best and it pains me say that. The story was just not believable to me, they said they loved each other after just meeting. I think I’d it had been a slow and steady pace then fair enough but the whole story just seemed rushed. The sex scenes were very steamy as usual and the plot was amazing but it was just too rushed for me.
Ok so normally I love every story this amazing pair have wrote but this one is not one of their best and it pains me say that. The story was just not believable to me, they said they loved each other after just meeting. I think I’d it had been a slow and steady pace then fair enough but the whole story just seemed rushed. The sex scenes were very steamy as usual and the plot was amazing but it was just too rushed for me.
May 5, 2020
Steamy read
Ivy's wedding day changes her life and not in the way you think. She meets bishop who shows her how love should be.
As a fan of fated mates this instalove story read very much like that. I loved the way that bishop had the instant protectiveness with Ivy. Not to mention this book was super steamy. Would have liked a little more continuation on the story but a really good read.
Ivy's wedding day changes her life and not in the way you think. She meets bishop who shows her how love should be.
As a fan of fated mates this instalove story read very much like that. I loved the way that bishop had the instant protectiveness with Ivy. Not to mention this book was super steamy. Would have liked a little more continuation on the story but a really good read.
October 18, 2019
I understand this is a short story but still it should have had a story that flowed or made you want to read more. This book doesn't do that. It has a lot of gaps and leaves a lot of unanswered questions. Their needed to be more background on the characters. On top of that it did have a lot of writing errors.
December 6, 2019
Skipped to the end
This is an insta-love story, but pretty silly. If you like a weak h and an OOT alpha, then maybe this novella is right for you. I read the first 27%, then skipped to the end. Not for me. There are too many really good books out there to waste time with this. I gave it 2 stars because it’s a coherent story with good editing and grammar.
This is an insta-love story, but pretty silly. If you like a weak h and an OOT alpha, then maybe this novella is right for you. I read the first 27%, then skipped to the end. Not for me. There are too many really good books out there to waste time with this. I gave it 2 stars because it’s a coherent story with good editing and grammar.
August 6, 2021
Short but very hot read
These 2 authors together make magic. You know you will get a good read from them and this is definitely one. It's only a few short chapters but they are jam packed with insta-love and some very steamy sessions. The bride was right to run, right into Mr Right.
These 2 authors together make magic. You know you will get a good read from them and this is definitely one. It's only a few short chapters but they are jam packed with insta-love and some very steamy sessions. The bride was right to run, right into Mr Right.
July 28, 2019
Quick and steamy
Not one for insta love but some how this one works. Steamy and a quick read. Wish it was a little more drawn out but if a quick shot is what you need this is a good one.
Not one for insta love but some how this one works. Steamy and a quick read. Wish it was a little more drawn out but if a quick shot is what you need this is a good one.
October 12, 2019
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Smoking hot read. Couldn't put this quick read down. This could is electric and scorching hot. I could not put them down. I highly recommend this sexy steamy read to heat up your day.
Smoking hot read. Couldn't put this quick read down. This could is electric and scorching hot. I could not put them down. I highly recommend this sexy steamy read to heat up your day.
October 15, 2019
🔥
WOW! This was an insta love story, awesome story,love the characters ,Bishop yum, hot sexy and dominate, Ivy is a the away bride, who just happens to run into Bishop and he decides to keep her, their story is fast pace , I really really liked this. Great writing.!!!!
WOW! This was an insta love story, awesome story,love the characters ,Bishop yum, hot sexy and dominate, Ivy is a the away bride, who just happens to run into Bishop and he decides to keep her, their story is fast pace , I really really liked this. Great writing.!!!!
April 27, 2020
Running Into Forever
Ivy was in a terrible situation that was orchestrated by her parents. Encountering the final straw, she pounds the pavement only to hit a wall. What happens next is insta-heat to the nth degree. So good!
Ivy was in a terrible situation that was orchestrated by her parents. Encountering the final straw, she pounds the pavement only to hit a wall. What happens next is insta-heat to the nth degree. So good!
December 27, 2021
Historia corta, insta-love.
No hay mucho contenido en esta historia ni una gran revelación. Es una joven que huye de su boda arreglada directamente hacia los brazos de un hombre desconocido.
Es posible que solo hayan pasado un par de días cuando todo en la historia sucede.
No hay mucho contenido en esta historia ni una gran revelación. Es una joven que huye de su boda arreglada directamente hacia los brazos de un hombre desconocido.
Es posible que solo hayan pasado un par de días cuando todo en la historia sucede.
March 4, 2019
Just, loved it.
Loved the characters, their insta-love romance, their scorching hot love scenes. Couldn't stop reading until I reached the end. A must read.
Loved the characters, their insta-love romance, their scorching hot love scenes. Couldn't stop reading until I reached the end. A must read.
May 16, 2019
Short but Hot!
An insta-love story between a gruff former Marine and an innocent, sheltered virgin, that is filled with very graphic sizzling lovemaking! Whew, it's Hot!
An insta-love story between a gruff former Marine and an innocent, sheltered virgin, that is filled with very graphic sizzling lovemaking! Whew, it's Hot!
May 19, 2019
I am glad to seen that good people win in the end and that love wins
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December 20, 2019
A very good read!
Oh my! What a live story! The characters are awesome and well thought out. The plot was exciting and fresh. Try it!
Oh my! What a live story! The characters are awesome and well thought out. The plot was exciting and fresh. Try it!
January 3, 2020
Hot short
This was an amazing steamy novella. I loved every second of it! Sometimes all we need is some instalove to cleanse our palates and this novella definitely delivered!
This was an amazing steamy novella. I loved every second of it! Sometimes all we need is some instalove to cleanse our palates and this novella definitely delivered!
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