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Dirty Sweet Alphas #3
Loving Liam
A BBW Instalove Romance
Elle
My niece, Ruby—who I’ve looked after for the past couple of years—is the sweetest kid you’ll ever meet. When I get a plot for the two of us at our local community garden, I’m not surprised when she goes around and befriends the other gardeners…or when she insists on bringing everyone by to meet me.
But there’s one introduction that makes my heart skip a beat: Liam, who is officially the hottest gardener on the planet.
Damn. Too bad I don’t have time to date anyone right now.
Liam
Elle is everything I want in a woman—and then some. She’s a curvy knockout, she’s ambitious, and she’s great with kids.
Yep, I’m already imagining us having babies together. Guilty as charged.
Things quickly go from flirty to hot n’ heavy between us. But I can feel her holding back. And then some bad news threatens to derail everything.
But no way in hell am I going to lose her. It’s just not a damn option.
LOVING LIAM is a short instalove romance with steam, sweetness, and a happily-ever-after! This novella can be read as a standalone, but is best enjoyed with the rest of the Dirty Sweet Alphas series.
Elle
My niece, Ruby—who I’ve looked after for the past couple of years—is the sweetest kid you’ll ever meet. When I get a plot for the two of us at our local community garden, I’m not surprised when she goes around and befriends the other gardeners…or when she insists on bringing everyone by to meet me.
But there’s one introduction that makes my heart skip a beat: Liam, who is officially the hottest gardener on the planet.
Damn. Too bad I don’t have time to date anyone right now.
Liam
Elle is everything I want in a woman—and then some. She’s a curvy knockout, she’s ambitious, and she’s great with kids.
Yep, I’m already imagining us having babies together. Guilty as charged.
Things quickly go from flirty to hot n’ heavy between us. But I can feel her holding back. And then some bad news threatens to derail everything.
But no way in hell am I going to lose her. It’s just not a damn option.
LOVING LIAM is a short instalove romance with steam, sweetness, and a happily-ever-after! This novella can be read as a standalone, but is best enjoyed with the rest of the Dirty Sweet Alphas series.
37 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 13, 2020
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Kate Hunt
123 books256 followersKate Hunt writes short, sweet, steamy romances. (And occasionally longer ones.) Happily ever afters guaranteed.
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April 6, 2023
**2.9/5 stars**
The story starts with Liam, a man who just quit his job because he didn't like where the company was going and merging with. Having saved a lot of money, he gets to relax a bit before trying to find a new job, and he finds himself at a community garden. There, a little girl comes up to him and tells him he should date her auntie Elle who's not too far from them. When Liam looks up at her, it's love at first sight. He ends up spending the day with them, and decides to ask Elle on a date...
I thought Liam was very charming but also that we didn't know much about his background, his family or anything. This is the third novella I read from Kate Hunt and it seems to be a little recurring thing. There isn't much depth to her male characters. I still liked him more than the other ones but something was still missing overall.
Elle was a sweet young woman who put the needs of her niece before her own. After her sister and brother-in-law's death, she became the child's guardian and tries her best to make her happy. I liked that she found it in her to accept Liam's advances. They were well suited for each other.
I thought the concept of the garden was a sweet setting, which we don't really see often. There was a romantic feel to it if that makes sense. Elle's niece was very outgoing and a happy little child, she also didn't work against the couple. I didn't feel like there was any drama really, other maybe Elle's hesitations to date Liam at first, but it was quickly resolved. The only thing that really dropped the score for me was because of the last chapter and the epilogue. It was such a weird way to cut the story, almost jarring, as if a whole chapter was missing in between.
✔️HEA
✔️Novella
✔️Dual POV
✔️Instalove
✔️Age gap
✔️Protective/Besotted H
✔️Curvy h
✔️No OW/OM
✔️No cheating
✔️Safe
🔥 Steam level: 1.5/5
⚡Content warning
Would I recommend this novella? It was quick, sweet and had no drama. I think it might be a good palate cleanser, or a quick read for those who don't have much time.
**Note that I do not rate novellas and full-length books by the same standards**
The story starts with Liam, a man who just quit his job because he didn't like where the company was going and merging with. Having saved a lot of money, he gets to relax a bit before trying to find a new job, and he finds himself at a community garden. There, a little girl comes up to him and tells him he should date her auntie Elle who's not too far from them. When Liam looks up at her, it's love at first sight. He ends up spending the day with them, and decides to ask Elle on a date...
I thought Liam was very charming but also that we didn't know much about his background, his family or anything. This is the third novella I read from Kate Hunt and it seems to be a little recurring thing. There isn't much depth to her male characters. I still liked him more than the other ones but something was still missing overall.
It’s probably a bad idea, going out to lunch with him—it’s just going to make me fantasize about him even more, and I shouldn’t let my mind wander in that direction. It’ll just make me want things I can’t have right now. Between work, taking care of Ruby, and staying in touch with my friends, I don’t have time for a guy.-Elle
Elle was a sweet young woman who put the needs of her niece before her own. After her sister and brother-in-law's death, she became the child's guardian and tries her best to make her happy. I liked that she found it in her to accept Liam's advances. They were well suited for each other.
I thought the concept of the garden was a sweet setting, which we don't really see often. There was a romantic feel to it if that makes sense. Elle's niece was very outgoing and a happy little child, she also didn't work against the couple. I didn't feel like there was any drama really, other maybe Elle's hesitations to date Liam at first, but it was quickly resolved. The only thing that really dropped the score for me was because of the last chapter and the epilogue. It was such a weird way to cut the story, almost jarring, as if a whole chapter was missing in between.
✔️HEA
✔️Novella
✔️Dual POV
✔️Instalove
✔️Age gap
✔️Protective/Besotted H
✔️Curvy h
✔️No OW/OM
✔️No cheating
✔️Safe
🔥 Steam level: 1.5/5
⚡Content warning
Would I recommend this novella? It was quick, sweet and had no drama. I think it might be a good palate cleanser, or a quick read for those who don't have much time.
**Note that I do not rate novellas and full-length books by the same standards**
Dirty Sweet Alphas Series
1. Craving Cole - 2. Getting Gabe
3. Loving Liam* - 4. Marrying Max
March 17, 2020
Elle never expected the call she got two years ago when her sister and brother in law were killed in a car accident and she was named as guardian to Ruby, but they have a life that they both love and keeps them busy. She never realised that she was missing anything until Liam wandered in to her life at the community gardens can she take a chance and risk her heart on Liam or should she concentrate on the life she already has?
Liam wasn’t expecting to meet anyone at the community gardens it was a way of spending his time after resigning from his job but the day that Ruby wandered over to him and asked him to come meet her aunt was the day that his life had reason can he show Elle that they belong together and make a family?
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Liam wasn’t expecting to meet anyone at the community gardens it was a way of spending his time after resigning from his job but the day that Ruby wandered over to him and asked him to come meet her aunt was the day that his life had reason can he show Elle that they belong together and make a family?
I am voluntarily Reviewing a Free Reader Copy Of this book
January 13, 2020
Loved this story. Liam and Elle were such a great couple. Loved the instant attraction and chemistry they had for each other. Ruby was so cute in how she got them together. Such a sneaky little girl. Can’t wait to read Lindsay’s story next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 20, 2022
Good
This was a good, quick story. Liam meets Elle when her niece is introducing herself to the people at their community garden. Both are smitten with each other and Liam knows she is it for him. Elle is a little hesitant because she feels she doesn’t have time for a man in her life but it doesn’t take her long to know he is perfect for her and Ruby.
Safety and Spoilers
Completely safe. No ow/om drama. Both have been celibate for years, H is not a playboy. No abuse.
This was a good, quick story. Liam meets Elle when her niece is introducing herself to the people at their community garden. Both are smitten with each other and Liam knows she is it for him. Elle is a little hesitant because she feels she doesn’t have time for a man in her life but it doesn’t take her long to know he is perfect for her and Ruby.
Safety and Spoilers
Completely safe. No ow/om drama. Both have been celibate for years, H is not a playboy. No abuse.
January 15, 2020
A palate cleanser!
Gosh, I love short books.
Gosh, I love short books.
January 14, 2020
Planting and watering a garden can grow more than vegetables and flowers
Loving Liam is the story of Elle and Liam, and lets not forget little precocious and friendly Ruby. Liam is a white collar professional who is taking a time out after working through a merger at the company he had worked at and them having a management team that he could not agree with. In order to do some soul searching and do things that he likes he decided to take a plot at the community garden. One day while he is pulling weeds to get the plot ready for planting he hears a young girls voice and when he looks up she says "Hi. My name is Ruby." After the introductions she gets his really good by saying he should come meet her aunt and that she doesn't have a boyfriend. Liam in enchanted by Ruby and ends up meeting her Aunt Elle.
Elle is a buyer at a local department store. She is young but has been Ruby's guardian for several years after her sister and brother in-law were killed in a car accident. All she has time for is work, looking after Ruby and keeping in touch with her friends, who are in the earlier books in the Dirty Sweet Alphas series. Elle had decided that she and Ruby would take a plot in the community garden to grow some vegetables and have some fun together.
When Liam sees Elle he is more than interested in this women with "gorgeous eyes, soft brunette hair and a knockout figure that was threatening to give him a hard-on the size of a sledgehammer." Ruby invites Liam to go to the nursery with them to pick out plants and Liam takes them to lunch beforehand. Let's just say that they hit it off and Liam asks her out on a date. But Elle is not sure and says she has to think about it. But a Sunday morning walk with her three best friends, Aurora, Marisa and Lindsay all have the ladies pushing her to say yes, so she does when she sees him the next day at the garden. The date goes so well and they have a lot of chemistry that ends up heating up at his place over ice cream sundaes.
Will Elle let Liam into her and Ruby's life? Will Liam get what he envisions - a life with Elle and Ruby and a baby of their own?
This is a really fun and sweet story with a bit of OTT but still believable story-line and characters. I really loved little matchmaker Ruby who is smart, friendly and cute as a button.
Loving Liam is the story of Elle and Liam, and lets not forget little precocious and friendly Ruby. Liam is a white collar professional who is taking a time out after working through a merger at the company he had worked at and them having a management team that he could not agree with. In order to do some soul searching and do things that he likes he decided to take a plot at the community garden. One day while he is pulling weeds to get the plot ready for planting he hears a young girls voice and when he looks up she says "Hi. My name is Ruby." After the introductions she gets his really good by saying he should come meet her aunt and that she doesn't have a boyfriend. Liam in enchanted by Ruby and ends up meeting her Aunt Elle.
Elle is a buyer at a local department store. She is young but has been Ruby's guardian for several years after her sister and brother in-law were killed in a car accident. All she has time for is work, looking after Ruby and keeping in touch with her friends, who are in the earlier books in the Dirty Sweet Alphas series. Elle had decided that she and Ruby would take a plot in the community garden to grow some vegetables and have some fun together.
When Liam sees Elle he is more than interested in this women with "gorgeous eyes, soft brunette hair and a knockout figure that was threatening to give him a hard-on the size of a sledgehammer." Ruby invites Liam to go to the nursery with them to pick out plants and Liam takes them to lunch beforehand. Let's just say that they hit it off and Liam asks her out on a date. But Elle is not sure and says she has to think about it. But a Sunday morning walk with her three best friends, Aurora, Marisa and Lindsay all have the ladies pushing her to say yes, so she does when she sees him the next day at the garden. The date goes so well and they have a lot of chemistry that ends up heating up at his place over ice cream sundaes.
Will Elle let Liam into her and Ruby's life? Will Liam get what he envisions - a life with Elle and Ruby and a baby of their own?
This is a really fun and sweet story with a bit of OTT but still believable story-line and characters. I really loved little matchmaker Ruby who is smart, friendly and cute as a button.
January 14, 2020
This was a great story and I loved it. The characters were awesome. I want to keep Ruby, so sweet and just wow.
Elle and her niece Ruby have a garden plot at the local community garden. Ruby is a sweetheart and goes around befriending the other gardeners and then brings them with her to meet Elle. She isn't prepared when Ruby brings Liam to meet her. Liam makes her heart beat faster and is definitely hotter than any gardener Elle has ever seen before. Problem...Elle doesn't think she has time to date right now.
Liam is a little surprised when Ruby approaches him and starts asking personal questions, but gets over that quickly when she points out her Aunt. Elle is curvy, great with kids, and he wants her to have his babies. Liam wants to take care of Elle and Ruby, but isn't sure how to bring that up to Elle.
Loved how Elle and Liam get together. Loved how supportive the friends were of each other and how they were not afraid to push if they felt it was needed. Liam was awesome and got a real kick out of him. Loved their happy ever after. Definitely recommend reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Elle and her niece Ruby have a garden plot at the local community garden. Ruby is a sweetheart and goes around befriending the other gardeners and then brings them with her to meet Elle. She isn't prepared when Ruby brings Liam to meet her. Liam makes her heart beat faster and is definitely hotter than any gardener Elle has ever seen before. Problem...Elle doesn't think she has time to date right now.
Liam is a little surprised when Ruby approaches him and starts asking personal questions, but gets over that quickly when she points out her Aunt. Elle is curvy, great with kids, and he wants her to have his babies. Liam wants to take care of Elle and Ruby, but isn't sure how to bring that up to Elle.
Loved how Elle and Liam get together. Loved how supportive the friends were of each other and how they were not afraid to push if they felt it was needed. Liam was awesome and got a real kick out of him. Loved their happy ever after. Definitely recommend reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 16, 2020
Liam quit his job the firm where he worked merged with another company and he didn’t like the management so 3 weeks later he walked out now he’s working in a community garden getting his hands dirty and he loved it, a little girl comes over to him she introduces herself as Ruby she asked Liam if he wanted to say hello to her aunt and Liam said sure why not. When Ruby introduced Liam to her aunt Elle Liam couldn’t believe that he’s never seen her before she’s beautiful and she has curves that won’t quit. When Ruby brings a man over to introduce him to her Elle’s eyes nearly bug out of her head he’s gorgeous and his muscles are nearly bursting through his shirt. Liam asks Elle out on a date but she says can she think about it and it breaks Liam’s heart. Fantastic story I loved it and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.
February 5, 2020
Loving Liam is book three in the dirty sweet alpha’s series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Loving Liam is Elle’s story who we briefly met in the previous two books of this series.
Elle is a single woman and guardian to her six year old Niece. Whilst at the community garden, her niece plays matchmaker but will Elle give love a chance?
The chemistry between Elle and Liam is clear to see and I loved them as a couple.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I cannot wait for more books from this series.
Elle is a single woman and guardian to her six year old Niece. Whilst at the community garden, her niece plays matchmaker but will Elle give love a chance?
The chemistry between Elle and Liam is clear to see and I loved them as a couple.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I cannot wait for more books from this series.
March 22, 2020
i read this book as part of an arc program. Elle is the guardian of her niece Ruby and she got them a plot at the community garden. Ruby is an outgoing child and she introduces herself to Liam. Liam is very attracted to Elle and agrees to help them with their plot. They all go to lunch afterward and sparks fly between Elle and Liam, but Elle is not ready to date because of Ruby. Liam can tell Elle is trying to pull away from him, but he is not going to give up. I enjoyed this book, I like how Liam was so in love with Elle and Ruby from the beginning . Liam knew she was going to be his and they were going to have a life together. Elle tried to find an excuse, but her friends wouldn't let her. Good one.
July 14, 2022
This is book number 3 of the Dirty Sweet Alphas series and focuses on Liam and Elle. Liam is trying to figure out his next steps after stepping away from his career. He decides getting a plot at the community garden would be a good way to keep him busy. While gardening, he doesn’t expect to meet the woman that knocks him off his feet or her adorable niece Ruby. Elle has had custody of Ruby since her sister and brother in law died in an accident. She has spent the last couple years making sure that her niece is thriving and that has been her number 1 focus. I love how wonderful Liam was with Elle and Ruby. He was hands down the perfect partner in life that Elle needed. This was a great story and a great addition to the series.
January 15, 2020
This is a quick but great read. I love this series by Kate Hunt. I love the interactions between Elle and Liam.
Liam and Elle met at the local community garden when her niece, Ruby introduces herself to Liam. They hit it off at the garden but Elle is hesitant to do more. She is raising her niece and is busy with her job. She takes a chance on Liam. Liam knows that she is the woman for him. Will he be able to show her how right they are together?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Liam and Elle met at the local community garden when her niece, Ruby introduces herself to Liam. They hit it off at the garden but Elle is hesitant to do more. She is raising her niece and is busy with her job. She takes a chance on Liam. Liam knows that she is the woman for him. Will he be able to show her how right they are together?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 18, 2020
Living Liam: A BBW Instalove Romance
I really loved Liam ,Elle and Ruby how they met is so sweet . They met at Community Gardens Liam had just finished pulling up weeds and roots when Ruby came running to say Hi and telling him about her Aunt Elle how she doesn't have a boyfriend an she is so nice he looks where she was pointing he couldn't believe he had not noticed her before . I recommend 18 and up .
I really loved Liam ,Elle and Ruby how they met is so sweet . They met at Community Gardens Liam had just finished pulling up weeds and roots when Ruby came running to say Hi and telling him about her Aunt Elle how she doesn't have a boyfriend an she is so nice he looks where she was pointing he couldn't believe he had not noticed her before . I recommend 18 and up .
January 13, 2020
This was a great quick and flirty romance by Kate Hunt. After Liam quits his job, he decides to take some time off so he begins helping at a community garden. This is when he meets Elle, guardian to her adorable niece, Ruby. Its definitely love at first sight for Liam. He can already picture a family with Elle and Ruby. Sweet and steamy read!
January 17, 2020
Liam and Elle meet at a local community garden where her nice, Ruby, runs around meeting everyone and bringing them by to meet her aunt. When Ruby brings Liam by it's like, wamm insta attraction and insta love. Elle thinks because she's raising her niece she doesn't have time to date or fall in love. Fate has other ideas. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 18, 2020
I love reading Kate Hunt's short but sweet insta-love stories. Liam's is handsome, sweet, and falls instantly for Elle who he meets at a community garden when her niece, Ruby, introduces herself to him. Liam and Elle immediately hit it off, their chemistry is off the charts. Another perfect bedtime read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 20, 2020
I fall in love more and more with each characters in this series. The ladies are sweet and strong, and the guys are amazingly determined.
Ruby leads Liam over to Elle at the community garden, and from there their love grows.
This story is fast sweet read that make your heart melt from the first page.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Ruby leads Liam over to Elle at the community garden, and from there their love grows.
This story is fast sweet read that make your heart melt from the first page.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 20, 2020
An enjoyable fast pace instalove book three in the Dirty Sweet Alphas series! The story line is well-developed, emotionally deep, funny, engaging, and well written with likeable characters; their chemistry is instant, intense, and off the charts! Definitely recommended!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 13, 2020
The author has given us characters that have an immediate attraction and must find a way to make a relationship a reality.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 13, 2020
Quick read!
This was a cute read. Liam quit his job and decided to start a garden at the community garden. There he meets Elle and her niece Ruby. He is instantly drawn to both. The book is a quick read and can be read in about thirty minutes.
This was a cute read. Liam quit his job and decided to start a garden at the community garden. There he meets Elle and her niece Ruby. He is instantly drawn to both. The book is a quick read and can be read in about thirty minutes.
January 14, 2020
It’s Elle turn from her group of friends to find her perfect man. The added benefit here was that Ruby was just the cutest. This was a short, sweet, and sexy story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 15, 2020
Matching Making
When Elle's niece Ruby decides Liam can be her Aunts boyfriend Liam is curious about Elle. She's beautiful and something tells him that she's the the one for him. Does she feel it to?
When Elle's niece Ruby decides Liam can be her Aunts boyfriend Liam is curious about Elle. She's beautiful and something tells him that she's the the one for him. Does she feel it to?
January 20, 2020
This was a great read with characters that are well developed and engaging and have chemistry. The storyline is well written and flows smoothly.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 16, 2020
"Elle is everything I want in a woman—and then some. She’s a curvy knockout, she’s ambitious, and she’s great with kids." Loved this one. Fell in love with Ruby right away. For a six year old, she definitely knows what she's doing. This story was quick, romantic, witty, and bittersweet.
May 31, 2020
Perfectly Sweet
I loved reading this from start to finish. Elle and Liam go together perfectly and seemlessly. I’d recommend this book and I love Kate Hunt’s work so much I’m about to look for another!!!
I loved reading this from start to finish. Elle and Liam go together perfectly and seemlessly. I’d recommend this book and I love Kate Hunt’s work so much I’m about to look for another!!!
June 10, 2020
Loved
Such a sweet story. Elle and Liam meet while gardening and hit it off. Being the guardian of her niece, Elle is reluctant to have a relationship, but there's just something about Liam that won't let her go. Super quick read.
Such a sweet story. Elle and Liam meet while gardening and hit it off. Being the guardian of her niece, Elle is reluctant to have a relationship, but there's just something about Liam that won't let her go. Super quick read.
January 18, 2020
3.5 stars
January 19, 2020
Love Liam!
Quick read as are all the books in this series. All safe, no cheating, epilogue 2 years out. Hope the next (and last?) one is a little more in depth. Great story overall.
Quick read as are all the books in this series. All safe, no cheating, epilogue 2 years out. Hope the next (and last?) one is a little more in depth. Great story overall.
January 24, 2020
This was so cute! Just adorable really.
January 27, 2020
I love ❤️ Liam too!
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