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The Sweet #2

Sweet Haven

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Two cups of an arrogant, dirty talkin’ firefighter who has an obsession with peaches and the forbidden girl who smells like them.

One tablespoon of a sweet schoolteacher trying to find her place in the world while attempting to resist her brother’s sworn enemy.

A slice of fate that has their hearts questioning the past and the consuming need they have for one another.

A dash of desire.

A pinch of rivalry.

A sprinkle of déjà vu.

Mix together in a large bowl to create a combustible passion and a future that neither of them could have ever predicted.

Bake at 350° for a rich serving of destiny and a love that could burn for eternity.

A timeless recipe that is sure to fill your heart with a generous helping of Sweet Haven.

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This a longer length novella and is the second book in the Sweet series. It is told in dual POV, has an HEA, and no cliffhanger. Since Samantha and Jase are recurring characters from Sweet Temptation and Sweet Love, I recommend reading both books prior to this but it isn’t a must.

Warning: Due to mature subject matter, such as explicit sexual situations and coarse language, this story is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.

187 pages, ebook

First published October 14, 2016

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K.C. Lynn

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K.C. Lynn is a small town girl living in Western Canada. She grew up in a family of four children—two sisters and a brother. Her mother was the lady who baked homemade goods for everyone on the street and her father was a respected man who worked in the RCMP. He’s since retired and now works for the criminal justice system. This being one of the things that inspires K.C. to write romantic suspense about the trials and triumphs of our heroes.

K.C. married her high school sweetheart and they started a big family of their own—two adorable girls and a set of handsome twin boys. They still reside in the same small town but K.C.’s heart has always longed for the south, where everyone says ‘y’all’ and eats biscuits and gravy for breakfast.

It was her love for romance books that gave K.C. the courage to sit down and write her own novel. It was then a beautiful world opened up and she found what she was meant to do…write.

When K.C.’s not spending time with her beautiful family she can be found in her writing cave, living in the fabulous minds of her characters and their stories.

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429 reviews168 followers
October 28, 2016
4,5 My Home stars

I loved this sweet and cheesy book!
Jase and Sam were amazing!
I was swooning so hard for these two....

"When you know, you know. And I will never love anyone as much as I love her."

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One moment we get sweet Jase and the next we get naughty Jase with his dirty mouth!

I'm especially confused by the need to fuck her like I hate her
but then wrap her in my arms and never let anyone hurt her.


This was a nice and easy story Jase is a firefighter (ohhhh yeah you heard it alright) we've met him in Sweet Temptation. He was a rival of Sawyer because of something that happened between them a couple years ago and because they were so similar hot, confident with big EGOs!!!That's why they couldn't stand each other...And did I mention Jase was a Hottie!!!

"Because if someone deserves to experience the
beautiful things this world has to offer, it's you."


Then there is Sam a sweet and kind and beautiful girl. She went through some things with an abusive ex who I might add Jase made him hurt and I got my satisfaction not to the fullest but enough to tame the beast for the asshole! She is Sawyer's little sister! She was a great heroine trying to overcome her insecurities and be happy the way she was and not doubt herself!

"I'm in love with you, Jase Crawford, and am yours forever."

One of the best parts of this book was the HOT, HOT, HOT sexy scenes they shared....Dammm!!

There is no greater feeling in the world that being inside this girl.

The first time they had sex was in the back seat of his car and they were like animals...Kissing, Touching, Ripping clothes off and going at it like starved people...

"Jesus, Sam, we look good right now, baby. My cock feeding
this hungry little pussy of yours. It's fucking perfect."


Of course I enjoyed reading about Sexy Sawyer and his family again!

"You're mine. You belong to me and only me. I don't share-ever."
"And what about you, Jase?Will you be mine? Because I don't share either."
"Why the hell would I want anyone else if I have you?"


Can't wait to read more in this series!

Enjoy! xxx
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2,228 reviews481 followers
October 18, 2016
A cute, quick, low angst read with the added bonus of a catch up with my man Sawyer.
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1,633 reviews173 followers
October 22, 2016
Luvd this so much



I was so delighted when I knew Sam was goin to get her own story after meeting her more in Sweet Love I was dyin to know her more an when I seen Jase's name I was shocked but god I luvd this book again KC as created a brilliant book again this book had me in tears again which al her book have so far I enjoyed this story so much I got to know more about Sam an the way she was feeling after Grant an what he had done to her I was dyin to know an my heart went out to her he is such a prick an deserved what he had coming an I was so glad that Jase was there to help she really needed someone to make her feel alive again she was stronger after what had happened but there was still a part of her that had doubt that she wasn't good enough Sam had other issues as well but being with Jase made al them go away but Jase is the guy she shouldn't b with there two family's hate each other an family means everything to Sam an her brother meant so much to her an Sawyer hates Jase but the connection between Jase an Sam was so strong an it as for so long but they just didn't do anything about it until now she totally drove him crazy an brought a new luv for peaches





God I really enjoyed this book the story is just brilliant the story was so good I couldn't put it down once I started I luvd both the main characters an when they were together they r just so cute an they were so hot together as well they just couldnt seem to stay away from each other even when they were tryin to stay away from each other I also really liked a lot of the other characters in this I m really hopin that we get more of Austin an Zoey I really need to know what's goin to happen with them an Cam is a brilliant character as well I can't get enough of this series I m dyin for more I d highly recommend xxx



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2,062 reviews568 followers
October 17, 2016
I adored this! I think I am enjoying this "Sweet Series " the most!

Jase was a swoony, hot firefighter. He was cocky and loved to give Sam a hard time. He had an attraction to her, but he felt he couldn't pursue it because of his ongoing battle with her brother, Sawyer. When he gets the opportunity to spend time with her, he quickly grabs it. He falls quickly but holds back because she is leaving soon to join her family in SC.

Sam was awesome. She was trying to find her place in the world after growing up in the shadow of her brother and sister. She had feelings for Jase, but the fact he was her brothers nemesis had her keeping her distance. She is hesitant to leave Jase but she doesn't want to choose between her family and him.

◇ I do want to say that I saw a lot of chatter about the rivalry between Sawyer and Jase prior to this being released. In Sweet Temptation (Men of Honor Series), which was Sawyers story, we meet Jase. He is Sawyer's nemesis stemming from an incidents years prior. They were very competitive growing up with sports, etc. Then, Sawyer had sex with Jase's girlfriend after she told him they were no longer together. Neither one of them wanted the girl for more than a hook up. She lied to stir up problems for two people who already had brewing animosity. This was long before Sawyer met Grace, even before he went to the Navy. In this story it comes to light that their rivalry was fueled a lot by their fathers grudge as well. My point of this ramble is, this story was not about Jase and Sawyer's battle, even though that made their relationship a little harder to grow. Take that info for what it is. I wanted to clear it up for those, like me, who read some shady info from people who never actually read the story.

•awesome sexy fireman
•sweet preschool teacher
•minimal pushing away at first
•no cheating
•om drama - none
•ow drama -
•HFN ending with an epilogue that was very unique. It said The End. ...for now so I hope we have more in the future. Would have been 5 stars if there was a better epilogue into the future!
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416 reviews295 followers
October 14, 2016
5.0 "PEACH KISS PIE" STARS!!!
"How is it possible to know someone’s touch before you ever felt it? I can’t explain it, and I don’t think I will ever be able to."

My heart's bursting with so much warmth and happiness after reading this book.It is one of the most adorable and sweetest love story I had the pleasure of reading. What with KC Lynn's brilliant, fantabulous and effortless writing that is so much evident in every lines and a story that just flows fluently I was drawn and hooked I keep on turning the pages but keep on trying myself to hold on a bit because I don't want it to end that quickly. You know that quote, "There comes a time when you have to choose between turning the page and closing the book by Josh Jameson? My God! I legit feel that. I am fighting the urge to close it or just to keep on reading but in true KC Lynn's fashion, you really cannot put the book down and I just can't. I devoured it just like what I did with her other works. I was lost in the moment and that's one of the reasons why I love her writing style and ability. Everything just seems so alive and real and you'll just gonna fall in love with the story effortlessly.The feels!Gah!The feels!!!
Sweet Haven follows the story of Sam and Jase, both doomed from the very start. Sam is the innocent, sweet but sassy school teacher and the youngest sister of Sawyer while the latter is the hot and gorgeous firefighter and a sworn enemy of Sam's brother. The rivalry doesn't just stop there because it seems even both their fathers cannot stand each other. But hell!! What will you do when all along, the chemistry is just so strong all you wanted to do for each other aside from pushing each other's buttons is to tear each others clothes??Sworn Enemy or not... Rivalry or Not...
Growling, I lift her off her feet and pin her against my truck. “I lied,”I mumble against her lips. “I fucking love peaches. I love the smell of them and goddamn, I love the taste of them.”“Jase,”my name falls from her lips on a needy whimper. I slip my hands under her dress, meeting the bare round globes of her ass and thrust my aching cock against the apex of her thighs. “Oh god, please!”
I’m a traitor and a whore. I’m a traitorous whore who fucked her brother’s enemy in the back of his truck like a floozy. And I liked it. No— I loved it!


*Fanning
*Needs cold shower


Sam and Jase just had an undeniable chemistry so strong I don't have any difficulty of connecting with them and it just made the story easy to read. I am so in love with them and adored them that right now it would be difficult with me to forget peaches. My God! These peaches and Jase's fascination and obsession with it just made me smile, laugh and swoon I feel so giddy like a teenager giggling and then leaving me with warm flushes. I was laughing so hard with these too but at the same I fall in love with them BIG TIME. And seriously, it happened in the PEACH GROVE. See.. peaches, peach grove, My God..I am fixated with it now. And it doesn't even helped when I can think of Sawyer with Jase although I tell you, each one is of unique character. It just reminded me how I love KC Lynn's sexy, gorgeous, protective alpha male. More than that, is when his stubborn and arrogant alpha men fall in love. Because for Jase and Samantha, it was so breathtakingly beautiful.
“Because if anyone deserves to experience the beautiful things this world has to offer, it’s you.”


I tell you, Sweet Haven as a novella speaks so much like it's an effing long book. The timeless love it portrays is heart melting and heart warming, I just don't get to smile and laugh but I get to cry too. And this right here usually happens when I read KC Lynn's works. It moved me and made me view the whole world differently. As for Sam and Jase, their timeless love is awe inspiring. It's not just about something you can see or hear everyday but it''s so much different, simple yet you''ll be dreamy. Of course, it's not always rainbows and unicorns but at what extent are you willing to sacrifice and do to follow your heart amidst bumps and curveballs. For Jase and Sam, they follow their heart to finally find their HOME ... Their SWEET HAVEN.

And that Epilogue, My God! You have to read it because I can't find the right words to say about it. It was so beautiful it made me cry. It added more substance to the story I feel breathless.
All the reasons I love peaches. They’re sweet and soft. Vibrant and fresh.
They stand out boldly amongst all the other meager fruits because they are the prettiest.
They’re perfect.
They are also loyal and grow best when surrounded by family.
This must be why I fell in love with a girl who smells just like them, looks like them, and tastes like them.
I’ve also heard they are very forgiving and give second chances. I’m hoping this is true because I’ve come to realize I can’t live without peaches.
I need them to survive.
I need you.


















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357 reviews73 followers
March 9, 2017
~~~ 5 "sexy arrogant fireman" stars~~~

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It was just what I needed in my life right now. I can't concentrate on long books with heavy shit during the week so this was perfect for me. Insta everything, amazing writing and awesome MCs. In three words: light, sweet and short. Safe from cheating or love triangle.

The story is about Sawyer's baby sister Sam and his nemesis Jace. Enemies to lovers, soulmates trope. Jace was such an aroggant asshole, but fiercely protective and possessive. Oh, yeah and a dirty talker too. I love me some dirty talking obsessive possessive alpha. He's perfect! New book boyfriend alert!!! Loved Sam.

I'm too tired to write anything else...LOL
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416 reviews345 followers
October 16, 2016
I am really enjoying this series by KC Lynn. I like it more than the Men of Honor series. Sam was a fantastic heroine. Sweet yet strong. Definitely my favorite heroine KC Lynn has written. Jase was awesome too. I mean how can you not like a sexy firefighter. Recommend if you want a hot yet sweet romance.

HEA
Cheating/OW/OM
Any push/pull
Any couple separation
Angst Level: Medium
Heat Level: High
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948 reviews7 followers
March 30, 2017
Sweet, fast and cute. I loved the soul mates aspect a lot. Sometimes your heart just knows another heart. At times I felt it dragged but it would pick up
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385 reviews30 followers
October 26, 2016
5 Fire&Peaches Stars!



What can I say? K.C.Lynn books are like warm blanket and cup of favourite hot chocolate. You want to relish them and wish to never end (like ever).

Sweet Haven is that story. From the very first page your heart warms up and fills with emotions like happiness (when Sam decides to become an acrobat) or sadness (when Jase comes to Sam after horrific event) and even anticipation (Jase you sexy beast)… Because he is firefighter and he thinks he is hot… pfff…. true story

We love to hate each other, Sam.

The quarrels of lovers are the renoval of love

This story is everything! I was waiting for Sam and Jase like forever (in my mind of course). You have to prepare bowl of popcorn for some fighting, tissue for tears and pen with paper to write quotes… because Jase knows how to wrap women around his finger… (his ego and cockiness are as big as Sawyer my ladies)

Because if anyone deserves to experience the beautiful things this world has to offer, it’s you…


Sweet Haven is beautiful story about soulmates, fighting with fears and insecutiry and...
... Nothing, absolutely nothing is more important than person you trully love (even familly or your enemy)…
We found something that we both agree on. What is that? Your happiness…

Thank you Dear K.C.Lynn for Sweet Haven (but epiloque was unnecessary) I do not like running nose.
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597 reviews255 followers
October 31, 2016
I've read most of KC's books and have almost added her to a "no go" author. It has nothing to do with the subject matter of the books but more to do with the characters themselves. Plus, I like my Hero's to know more words than just "fuck". Overall, I do think KC is a good write and she can put a lot of emotion into her books but she just never made it to a favorite spot. I regulated her to the "when I'm bored" group.

All of that being said, I will say that I was bored and gave this book a chance. I was pleasantly surprised with this story. I found it sweet and really enjoyed that it didn't involve the other tropes that she typically includes. I found both characters to be likable and could relate to them. I also adored how Jace recognized his big mess up and groveled. Was the groveling all that I wanted...no, but it was just enough to get me to forgive him. Plus, it helped that he changed his life completely to be with Sam - that went a long way.

So overall, I enjoyed the book but I can't honestly say that this improved my opinion of KC. She's still in my "bored" group but in the future if something she writes strikes my fancy I won't be so hesitant to pick it up.
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360 reviews
September 22, 2016
5 Peachy Loving Stars!!!!!

Two cups of an extremely talented author who has the ability to create characters that burrow their way into your heart and never leave.

One tablespoon of an amazing couple who have an unexplainable connection and a love so strong it’s sure to stand the test of time.

A slice of an age old family feud that needs to be resolved in order for this love to flourish.

A dash of sexy firefighter.

A pinch of hott for the teacher.

A sprinkle of angst….

Mix it all together and you have yourself a beautiful love story written true to KC Lynn perfection.

I absolutely floved Jase and Sam!!!! Every once and a while you are fortunate enough to read a book where you just really connect with the characters and they make you feel so happy while you are reading their story, this book was one of those books to me. I just couldn’t get enough of them and I loved every minute of it.
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644 reviews4 followers
October 20, 2016
'I am his; I think I always have been, even before I knew it. Which is why I have a very hard decision to make because I can’t lose this. Not now and not ever.'


KC Lynn slays it every time.
Sigh.
The sweet series are spin offs of the MOH series. They're also novellas and yet this author manages to pack it all in and give a satisfying full story in a novella.

Sweet Haven is Sam Evans and Jase Crawford's story. Sam being Sawyer's younger sister and Jase being... Wait for it... Sawyer's rival *gasp* Now if you've read Sweet Temptation you'll now those two just rub each other the wrong way but can the two of them put it behind them for Sam?
For love?
The rivalry is a big part of the story but it's also Sam's and Jase's story. Sam loves and is very close to her family but life happens , people move on and she finds herself lost. This book is a big part of her finding herself again.
And finding love.
An epic love with Jase Crawford.

“Are you going to fight or give up?”
“Fight.”
And I won’t stop until I win.


I loved Sam. She's amazing and has more strength than she realizes. I was so gutted for her at times. I really was. She's also hilarious and so cute! She's definitely in KC Lynn's top fave heroines for me.
I loved Jase too. Sawyer is my fave, he's my man. But it's too hard not to love Jase when he and Sawyer are so similar. Jase is a great man, he may make a few mistakes but he's a great man.
I adore them together.

“Don’t worry. Your secret is safe with me.”
“I have a feeling I’m always safe with you,” I whisper, my heart full of contentment.
“Yeah, you are.”


This was sweet and sexy, funny and packed with the feels in all the right places. Now, the thing that made this book for me was that freaking epilogue. Holy shit. I've never read one like it, I never even suspected it of going there. If you're a hopeless romantic, like me, this is as close to perfect as you can get with an epilogue. Damn.
Tears.
Feels.
Goosebumps, heart racing, beautiful. The smartest, most romantic epilogue I've ever read.
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1,602 reviews
March 17, 2017
OH!!! I LOVED this book. The H was super amazing; I'm talking possessive, protective, obsessive, and utterly consumed by the h. The H and h were so HOT together. The only thing I didn't get was why the h stayed with her abusive ex. The excuse she gave made no sense. Anyway, some of the best scenes in this book were with the H and the h's brother. That was so entertaining. I can't wait to read Austin's story.
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653 reviews56 followers
August 13, 2018
Loved loved loved this book!!!

After getting to know Sam more in Sweet Love I was like I need to know more about her.

I love this book alot. Sam & Jase ♡♡ them two are just so amazing. I loved their story. It was just everything.

The way Jase and Sawyer are at the end hahahaha I seriously laughed my head off. You've gotta love Sexy Sawyer.

Another amazing read KC xx
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1,665 reviews58 followers
June 22, 2018
This book could be subtitled "Toxic Masculinity and Rape Culture: A Match Made in Hell". Normally, I would have quit this, but I persevered to get the "firefighter" square for my Ripped Bodice summer bingo card. Probably not worth it.
We start with the heroine running into her brother's "enemy" (no, they aren't 12 years old) at a bar. After some casual slut-shaming of the local mean girl, the hero (and I use the term loosely) sees the heroine's abusive ex harass and slap her in the car park and intercedes. He then takes her home and shames her for "allowing" herself to be in an abusive relationship, then blames her unwillingness to go to the cops (because when she did in the past, it made it worse and no action was taken) for the dude abusing further women in the future.
I thought maybe, just maaaybe, the author was setting this guy up for a hard lesson in what the realities are for a woman who is a domestic violence victim in the legal system. But no.
Without her permission or knowledge, the hero calls a buddy of his who's a sheriffs deputy to go threaten the ex. AND THE HEROINE THANKS HIM FOR IT!! Because no woman has ever been murdered by her abuser after he's threatened with legal action or a restraining order.
Next up, they have some mega pantsfeels and bang with no discussion of protection. They fall in love with the only interactions other than sex being one date and one rescue from a peach tree (yes literally).
Eventually they have fight over a psychic (yes really) and then her brother shows up. The hero then says to the brother that this relationship is "payback" for part of their feud and they beat each other up. But he didn't reeeeeally mean it, he swears. The brother is also awful.
We eventually find out the whole feud was started by their fathers competing over a woman in high school. Yes, we have a multigenerational feud because dad didn't get to bone who he wanted.
And at the very end of this shitshow, we find out the lead couple are actually soulmates from a past life. The epilogue is from the POV of the past life heroine. Uggggg.
The writing style itself wasn't bad for a dual first personal current tense POV. But there's so many bullshit attitudes here, this author will be a hard pass for me in the future.
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282 reviews14 followers
October 14, 2016
After the snippet we got in Sweet Love, I was really intrigued by Sam's story.

Sam is Sawyer Evans's little sister (from the Men of Honor series). She is a Preschool Teacher and has never really felt like she knew her place in the world. And Jase Crawford is her brother's sworn enemy...

From the moment they lock eyes across the bar, where Sam works in the evenings, you just know their story is going to be intense and, at the same time, heartbreaking.

"His gaze blatantly sweeps down my body, making my skin tingle before climbing back up my face."

There is an intense chemistry between our couple...which both of them try hard to ignore. Jase is a cocky arsehole who likes to push Sam's buttons and, because of his rivalry with her brother, has always had a love/hate relationship toward Sam. He doesn't want to have these feelings for her, and it also doesn't help that she smells of damn peaches all the time.

"Seriously, what is with this chick and peaches? She smells like them, dresses in the colour."

Sam cannot deny that Jase leaves her feeling breathless and makes her panties wet. The moment these two gave into the sexual tension was like a rocket launching...it was quick, hot, and totally made my heart jump in my chest.

Their journey wasn't always easy. When their past comes crashing in around them, they have to take a step back and decide if they can let it go and have a future together. Jase loved Sam something fierce and at times I could feel it through the pages of the story.

I adore KC Lynn and her writing. She is a sucker for an emotional and breathtaking love story. She has no problem pulling your heart from your chest and putting it through the ringer. But you can always guarantee that she will put it back together.
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5,013 reviews447 followers
October 14, 2016
Sweet Haven is another great story in the “Sweet Series” by KC Lynn. Full of a range of emotions which I loved reading, its about that forbidden attraction – that yummy firefighter that your brother and dad warned you about and the sexy teacher he secretly wants. Its full of angst, heartbreak, passion and true romance. It had so much emotion packed into one jam packed story of a enemies to lovers storyline and wow, it was great.
Samantha , the baby of the family, has gone thru some horrible times of late , and you feel her pain and her shame from page 1 yet she doesn’t let it define or break her. She is true to her friends and family and doesn’t allow anyone to talk bad about them and woe if you do. Her feelings for Jase are so complicated as Jase’s feelings for Sam. They start off as enemies and move to friends and end up as lovers. The progression of how things went was great and the flow of the story was good. There is several stories going on at once which enhances the plot of the story. I truly felt the pain Sam went thru and felt how conflicted Jase was. There are several twists and turns that take this book in directions I didn’t see coming but I totally loved. At times I was yelling at Jase to quit being a jerk and other times for the MC to realize how much they loved each other. Oh and previous characters from other books make an appearance. The ending was so beautiful and I was just sighing and had a huge smile after reading such a phenomenal novel.

My rating: 4.9 stars ****
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201 reviews
January 24, 2019
ARC provided by PR company in exchange for an honest review.

I think I say this every time I read a new release from KC but that novella simply took my breath away. How do you do this to me every single time? I have to be honest I wasn’t expecting to love Jase as I know he is my sexy Sawyers enemy but I absolutely FLOVED him like every other alpha male KC creates.

I don’t want to give too much away as could talk more about this simply breath taking story this book is one of my favourite books by KC. But I can say Jase is a sexy fire fighter who has the hots for his arch enemies sister. Sam is an absolute adorable woman who has a heart of gold and is beautiful inside and out who also has the hots for her brothers sworn enemy. Their love story melts my heart completely and I didn’t want it to end at all.

This story is hands down a five star read but I wish I could give it more as it deserves at least ten stars. Everyone one click this wonderful NOW!!


ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Elizabeth from Kinky Kittens Book Blog

Review by Elizabeth
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August 22, 2024
These novellas tell the story of Sam and Jase. A school teacher and a firefighter; two souls destined to be together. Tropes: enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, brother’s best friend-turned enemies, alpha hero, soul mates…
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2,631 reviews419 followers
October 14, 2016
Review by Lisa Kane

I have yet to read a KC Lynn book and been disappointed. I don't think this author can write anything less than a great book. Sweet Haven is no different.

Samantha Evans is Sawyer's sister. She stayed behind in Colorado when her parents moved to Charleston to be close to Sawyer, Grace and their grand babies. But she's leaving in a few months to join them. She's finally broken lose from Grant Fleming, the abusive, controlling douche that we first heard about in Sweet Love. During the day she is a teacher but she's been helping her friend Zoey out at her bar by waitressing. There are a few hot firemen that like to enjoy a few beers at the bar. One in particular, Jase Crawford, gets under her skin.
He's her brother's nemesis and he takes great joy in teasing her. Ever since Sawyer screwed Stephanie Taylor, the girl Jase was seeing they have been enemies. Sawyer thought they had broken up (Stephanie led him to believe that) but the damage was done. It didn't help that both their fathers have a lot of bad feelings between them too. (all will be revealed about why that is)

Because I don't like Stephanie. It's her fault Sawyer and Jase hate each other.

I love how Sam calls Stephanie the town's bicycle. If the bike fits...

But when Sam finds herself in a bad situation it's Jase that comes to the rescue. He may give her a hard time, but no way is he going to let anyone else lay a hand on her.

"Why do you care? It's no secret you hate me."

This is the moment that turns things around for them. Finally, all those feelings they have been shutting down for each other are about to get unleashed!

We don't like each other, that's the way it's always been, it's what I'm familiar with. I don't know what to do with all of these feelings she drags out of me. I'm especially confused by the need to fuck her like I hate her but then wrap her in my arms and never let anyone hurt her.

But there are some major obstacles between them. They may be crazy about each other, they may want to jump each other every chance they get, but there's no getting around the fact that Sam is moving and Jase still hates her brother. Family is so important to her, how could she ever choose between her brother and the man she is falling in love with?

>The problem is, my heart selfishly wants it all-him and my family-but deep down I know it's not possible. So now I'm left with making a choice I'm not sure I can make.
Jase is all man, and we all know men screw up. Badly. They have no filters and go for the jugular and say and do things they will regret.

"You had to know payback was going to happen soon or later, Evans."

Just about now is when I want to throat punch Jase, but of course I had to give him a chance to get out of the giant crater he dug for himself.

Sweet Haven is sweet and sassy and has a couple of twists to it. I adore Ms. Lynn's writing, and as fast as she can write them, I will read them!

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185 reviews16 followers
March 25, 2020
I will be honest, I always become extremely anxious to write a review on books KC writes, but not for the reason you'd think. It's cause I always feel like whatever words I come up with will never do justice to how I feel about reading her books. Each one is has a special place in my heart, each one gives me a certain feeling that is unique to each one, and each one has changed my life in many ways.
In Sweet Haven it taps into the classic, sweet vibe of the 50s that meets an almost Romeo and Juliet feel, and I am instantly transported to another time when I read about Sam and Jase.

Sam Evans, schoolteacher, sister to Jase's sworn enemy, sassiest peach in the basket, and a spirit coming back to life. After her spirit is beaten down, to watch her come back to be her fun and sassy self with Jase just leaves a perpetual smile on my face. Even though she tries to keep from losing her heart to him, family drama be damned, Fate shows her (and him) that it's will, will be.

Jase Crawford, sexy firefighter (is there anything else? lol), quick tempered, overly confident rival to Sexy Sawyer. Gosh, I think having him learn that peaches are the best things on this planet might be my favorite part (literally LOL). Trying to fight the connection, he quickly learns that there is no turning away from Sam, and I'm sure Fate had a small laugh at his expense when a sweet blonde haired, green eyed finally brings him to his knees.

Y'all... even though this is a novella, you get everything you could possibly need in a read. From the moment you open the book you are instantly transported to their world, and taken on such a roller coaster of emotions, like all KC books give you, that you will be begging for more as you reach for the next book. Tears be damned! Regardless of what you believe, this will have you believing in something greater than yourself. I'll continue to recommend her to anyone that will listen to me, and hope you will as well.
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1,325 reviews119 followers
March 31, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 “I pray, when it comes time to say good-bye, I will be able to walk away with my heart still intact. Because as of right now, he is stealing it from me. One moment at a time.”✨
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If you enjoy:
•Enemies to lovers romance
•Family rivalry
•All the feels
•Steamy scenes
•Dual POV
Then this may be the book for you!✨
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What a sweet read! This is a story of family rivalry. And an undeniable chemistry that just can’t be denied. Jase is the charming jerk firefighter that you will absolutely fall in love with. Sam is the fun and sassy preschool teacher just getting her feet back under her. Together these two will light your kindle on fire. And I swear I melted everytime he said baby. Sometimes endearments fit just perfectly!!✨
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This book has the perfect mixture of sweet and steam. It had me tearing up, wanting to throw my kindle and full on smiling and laughing. I adored it. I love this authors writing style. She pulls you into the story making you feel all the feels. It flows so perfectly, making it quick and easy to read!✨
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4.5🌟/5
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This is Book 2 in The Sweet Series and can be read as a stand-alone. I read this years ago, but wanted to refresh my memory because their story continues in Sweet Destiny, releasing soon!✨
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*TW- Domestic Abuse
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768 reviews142 followers
April 18, 2020
~🌟~❤ 5 PERFECTLY PEACHY STARS! ~🌟~❤

”I loved you before I ever met you.”

Oh be still my wildly beating heart!

SWEET HAVEN, book two in KC Lynn’s Sweet series was beyond breathtaking! This enemies to lovers romance featuring Jase Crawford, a gorgeously cocky, filthy-mouthed firefighter with a heart of pure gold, and Samanantha Evans, the sweet and sassy school teacher who also happens to be his hated enemy’s baby sister, was a pure delight!

Jase and “Sensible Sam’s” love story was captivating, sexy AF and written in the stars! Because although their union was forbidden because of the bad blood between their families, they were true soulmates and not even the almighty Sawyer’s wrath could tear Jase and his sweet “Peaches” asunder!

I relished every sigh-inducing, toe-curling, heartachingly emotional moment and KC Lynn proves yet again that she can pen tempestuous love sagas featuring strong, courageous, swoon-worthy alphaholes—and the beloved, small town sweethearts they would walk through fire for— like no one’s business!

Now I can’t wait to dive into SWEET DESTINY, and savor the next chapter of Sam and Jase’s epic love story!

A MUST READ!
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350 reviews18 followers
May 19, 2019
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1st person from H and h

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Characters
H- Jase 5 stars, he was so hot!!! I loved how he would fight for Sam.
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h- Sam 5 stars, so sweet but kickass all at the same time. I have been wanting her story forever now.
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Parts I loved
•I just can’t get over how much I loved Jase and the way he fights for Sam. I wasn’t sure I was going like him, but I was so happy to be wrong.
•I loved seeing Hope and parker again.
•The ending, I just want so much more of them!

Parts I didn’t like

Sexy time
4 stars

Cliffhanger
No
OW/OM

HEA
Yes
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