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Love Series #3

Love in the Mix

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Alyssa has finally got her bakery, Love Bites, up and running. Everything is falling into place until a handsome stranger across from her shop catches her eye. Watching him becomes a daily part of her routine. Now she’s craving more than sweet treats.

Sean works too much for his own good. But owning the hottest nightclubs in the city takes dedication. Even if it means leaving his club at the early hours of the morning. Yet, even with all the success, he’s had, still he feels as though something is missing. That is until Alyssa comes stumbling into his club looking adorably out of place.

She thinks he’s too wild for her. He thinks she’s what he’s been missing. Can he prove to her that love doesn’t really bite . . . except in the sweetest of ways?

95 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2020

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Profile Image for Anovelqueen .
299 reviews1,047 followers
July 18, 2021
***4 STARS***

The saga continues with Sean and Alyssa’s story.

Alyssa owns the bake shop across the street from Sean’s nightclub and she has been crushing on him secretly for some time so she and her best friend decide to go to his club. When Sean sees Alyssa he instantly wants her and he has to prove to her that being with him is a good idea.

This is an insta-love novel and the series is entwined. I suggest reading it from the beginning so as to not be confused. I am thoroughly enjoying these quick reads.
Profile Image for Jenny.
3,162 reviews558 followers
April 28, 2020
This is a cute and sweet book but I needed to know. How many kids did they have? the epilogue was not very clear but this couple was adorable! <3
Profile Image for ♡Tonya♡.
2,062 reviews568 followers
September 24, 2020
3.5 stars

-no cheating
-no om drama
-ow drama - his assistant tries to get with him. He has never been with her. Actually added nothing to the story but extra drama
-love the heroine. She was innocent and shy. However she didn’t play games when she met the hero.
-virgin heroine. Hero is portrayed in the papers and online as a playboy but he says he isn’t
-good epilogue many years later (which brought my rating up!)
Profile Image for *CJ*.
5,109 reviews628 followers
September 20, 2021
"Love in the Mix" is the story of Alyssa and Sean.

A sweet insta love romance between the owns of bakery and nightclubs- which turns into mutual stalking, love blooming and a HEA. The book was good but the epilogue was so heartwarming, an extra star for it.

Safe
4/5
Profile Image for Jami.
617 reviews13 followers
June 23, 2023
Sean has been working hard to build his business and make his brother proud of him. He doesn’t have time for distractions. Being in the spotlight has never bothered him before because it was good for business. Even if the tabloids got it wrong, he didn’t care because that’s what they were, lies. That is until he meets Alyssa. Once she sees what the tabloids and pictures show of him, she wants nothing to do with a playboy that can only break her heart.
Sean will have to work double time to prove to her that he is not the man the tabloids say about him, but he’s up for the fight. He will do anything to have Alyssa believe in him and the love they can have.

-safe read
-h is a virgin
-I want to say the H is a virgin as well because of some of the things he’s said, but it was never confirmed.
-no om/ow drama (the H 2nd PA tries to flirt with him but he shuts her down quickly. She also takes her dress off in his office but he doesn’t even look up at her. He 100% for the h. )
-epilogues a few weeks out and many many many years out

ARC read for an honest review.
Profile Image for Melissa.
1,676 reviews111 followers
February 19, 2020
I just finished and I really enjoyed this story and the depth and connection it brings to this group of people. Sean is seen by people as a partying playboy club owner. Being called a playboy in the gossip rags never bothered him before even though it wasn’t true, it was good for business. Now that he has met the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with he now sees the error of his ways. Avery has been watching and kind of obsessing over Sean from her bakery window for the last several months. She is shocked when she finds out he wants nobody else but her. When she Googles him her heartbeat breaks at what she finds. Sean will not give up proving to his woman that the papers have it all wrong and he is the perfect man for her.

Safety and Spoilers
Completely safe. No om drama. There is a woman that works at his club that is constantly hitting on him, he has absolutely no interest in her and she does cause some big drama in the end but it is shut down quickly. h is disturbed by all the pictures of the H with different women when she Googled him. Nothing happened with him and any of the women, it was all business related. I wasn’t sure about his sexual past, if he was a virgin or when he was last with someone. h is a virgin. No abuse.
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Profile Image for Fiona Fog.
1,461 reviews86 followers
January 18, 2021
It's a sweet overload ahead when Sean spots innocent Alyssa. He knows instantly that she belongs to him forever. Now just to get her on the same page.

A one-click author for me, no blurb is required. I know what I'm getting. Alpha with a capitol A, a protector and a man who will do whatever is needed to claim his forever.
Profile Image for Rochelle.
1,642 reviews
February 19, 2020
Loved this story. Sean and Alyssa were so cute together. A classic case of love at first sight for them both and I am all for it. Loved Sean and his alpha-male protectiveness that he had for Alyssa. Great quick read and I can’t wait to read more from this author.

I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Sandy.
1,214 reviews4 followers
February 18, 2020
Sean and Alyssa

I’ve been waiting for this story since the last book! Sean has been waiting for the right one,and didn’t really know it. Alyssa started up her business across the street from his club. Sparks right away. Great banter with all of the characters. Super sweet read.
Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
3,684 reviews2,451 followers
February 20, 2020
I'm going backwards in this series lol

Sean is a "playboy" on camera or gossip rags but truly he is far from being a playboy, he just entertains peoples at his club and that's all. Photos that spread things that are not true.. and he never cared until he meets Alyssa the baker next door to his club. Who stops by one night at his club. Alyssa has been crushing on Sean for awhile she thinks he manages it but when she finds out he own it and "dates" so many people she pushes away from him. But that doesnt stop Sean from asking for help form his brother and his sister in law. (They have a story)

Now it's his turn to step up and show Alyssa he is chasing after her no matter how much she runs, also I wanna read the other characters stories.

No om drama slight ow drama, no cheating, sexy times, slight secondar charas, virgin gal no manwhore (he was seen with woman for work but that's all)

Recommend- yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐

Slowish-insta
Slight push away from h
22h/idk age
Safe-ish
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
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Profile Image for MasterSal.
2,472 reviews23 followers
May 25, 2020
I’ve read a few books by Lucy Darling and have learnt that she has a definite preference for insta-love, crazy, OTT romances. Sometimes they work for me and sometimes they don't.

Here - it worked for me.

The plot revolves around a bakery shop owner, who is our heroine (though for once I’d like to see a man own and run the bakery as the hero) and our billionaire hero who owns a chain of clubs - I think; he doesn’t seem to do much work after he meets our heroine.

Despite the synopsis promising that the heroine wanted to stay away from the hero because she thought he was a playboy - there isn’t much of that. The couple meet, lock eyes and basically fall in love - there is some token drama but there is no real danger to the couple. The fun of this is basically to watch how crazy our hero is about our heroine.

This is a very sweet read which basically will cause diabetes if ingested. If you are in the mood for something like that - give this book a try. I will say it may make you hungry for cupcakes.
Profile Image for Alba M. .
1,724 reviews150 followers
January 10, 2021
Alyssa ha estado observando un poquito demasiado al hombre que sale todos los días del club de enfrente de su panadería. Es el hombre más guapo y sexy que ha conocido, una pena que nunca se encontrarán. O eso pensaba ella. En el momento en el que Sean la ve, sabe que es ella, su mujer, su para siempre.

Bueno esto ya está mucho mejor. El anterior libro no me gustó demasiado, Amelia era demasiado borde para mí gusto pero en cambio Alyssa es dulce y aún así es una chica maravillosa y sin rozar lo tonto. Ya sabéis el esquema de las historias cortitas, amor a primera vista, hombre obsesionado y final feliz para siempre ♥️. Recomendado para pasar el ratito.
Profile Image for Alison.
1,507 reviews108 followers
August 4, 2023
Good but not a series standout.

I thought this was a good read but it was nowhere as good as Ethan and Amelia’s story. I liked Sean but as always I think Alyssa should have made him chase her a little bit harder. But isn’t it always my complaint that the hero doesn’t work hard enough for it?
Profile Image for Chalice.
3,701 reviews111 followers
September 24, 2025
The couple: Sean and Alyssa

Romance genre: insta-love
Series: Love
Length: 95 pages

Plot: Sean is the owner of the nightclub from Love Forever and the brother of the hero from that story (Ethan). Sean has built his nightclub empire and has experienced great success but now he's feeling a little unfulfilled. Alyssa owns the bakery across the street and has been watching him - maybe stalking a little - most mornings while she's opening the bakery for the day. She makes a lot of assumptions about him, but it turns out that none of them are true. And once Sean meets Alyssa, he will prove to her that he is the man for her.

Commentary: This was a sweet story with a little heat. Alyssa was innocent and Sean was not the playboy she thought him to be. In fact, the scene where one of his employees strips naked in front of him was cute, given that he wouldn't even look at her, and I loved that Alyssa did not believe he would, not even at all. I couldn't decide whether to be annoyed or charmed by the mothers, but I think I ended up on the side of annoyed. Love is great (and almost always happens eventually), but surely they have other goals for their girls.

Next book in the series: Love Undefeated
Profile Image for Babel.
2,350 reviews197 followers
February 18, 2020
How lovely the dress on the cover. I wish I could wear it :-D

And what is better than cupcakes, sweet insta-love, and lots of cute laughs? This novella is right up that alley and I had an amazing time reading it.
The male character is brother to one character from another story, and now he is pining for something in his life but doesn't know what. Until a vision from paradise strikes him in the heart and he falls hopelessly in love. He needs to claim her no matter what. And the girl in question is slightly stalking him from behind the window of her bakery and dreams of his handsome attention.

The whole encounter is hilarious with she and her friend planning to go into a club to stalk her hot man a bit closer. From then on, it's hot and sugary and just perfect. Jealousy, a man on a mission to prove his honest intentions, and lots of sweet words to pair up with steamy times.

Sean and Alyssa make a very cute couple, and conquers their doubts to make a future together. Both epilogues are wonderful. I am only sorry that the friend's story will take so long to come out.
Profile Image for L H.
1,133 reviews5 followers
February 27, 2020
DNF
Toooooo much of instalove can be tooooooo nauseating!
312 reviews3 followers
February 21, 2020
Lucy Darling is fast becoming my Favorite!

I loved the insta love Alpha male sweetness! I completely enjoyed this one just like all her others! Keep em coming!
Profile Image for Jessica Cox.
697 reviews13 followers
April 20, 2020
This author has become my Smut writer, After I read a heavy book or two I need good smut, quick, over the top Alpha, insta-love, and that's what you get with this author. This is the 3rd in the series and we met the characters in the previous book. Great Hot read, just what I needed.
Profile Image for S.
1,107 reviews25 followers
May 8, 2022
I thought this would at least be a feel good story.
Nope, it was plain boring.
No substance.
Nothing to even tie me in for a few chapters.
Done.
This was an unfinished read.
Profile Image for Victoria Weston.
1,019 reviews54 followers
February 19, 2020
This is the third book in this series and I highly recommend that you read the others too so you know who everyone is.
I enjoyed this book immensely and so will you. Love in the mix is an fabulous romantic read.

Book #1= Love on the Line.
Book #2= Love Forever.
Book #3 = Love In the Mix.

Alyssa is a baker and she is a very sweet and beautiful woman. Aly and Neily her bestie both together own Love Bites Bakery together. She's been secretly sort of stalking Sean from a far after opening her buisness over the road. Can she ever be his cupcake ? Or will she always be in the shadows ?

Sean is Ethan's brother. He is a single, rich, hot, sexy genuine sweet guy who is feeling abit lost maybe. He has everything he could of ever dreamed of and more. Ethan was the person that took a chance on him in the past and helped him realise his dream.
After paying back his brother every cent he also kind of hopes one day he can also have a pregnant wife.
Can these two souls ever find there happily ever after's ?
Or is it a case of when you know you know ?


This book is Hot and Steamy read and I absolutely loved the characters. They have a very strong connection between them both from the beginning and seeing I'd there relationship buds was great.
It's always nice to see old faces and see what there up to now.I absolutley loved reading about past characters it always special catching up with old friends. This book is beautifully written a real romance novel.

This book is a complete page turner and I just couldn't put it down. I always like that it's told in first person to and I always love Book with epilogue just seeing where everyone ends up is great.
I absolutely loved this book and I cannot wait to read more from this author in the future. I can not wait to read Neily and Tomas's story next.

Thank you to the author and publishers for allowing me to read an early copy of this book.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

This book is out now.
Profile Image for Jess.
3,186 reviews27 followers
February 17, 2020
I loved this one!
Lucy is now one of my go to insta love story tellers. She has yet to disappoint me!

Love at first sight for both Sean and Alyssa. She has been lightly stalking him for a few months. (From the parking lot.) And then when he sees her in line to get into his club, he’s in love. The ache in his chest has gone away. These too are meant to be and this one ends with a HEA.

You can read this story all on its own or you can read the stories in order. Each book features a different couple.
I highly recommend this book and this author.
Profile Image for Ruth Hambley.
1,493 reviews5 followers
April 22, 2025
Excellent

I absolutely loved reading this one and I can't wait to read more in this series. A fantastic short story with some hot hot hot scenes.
Profile Image for jo.
49 reviews20 followers
March 17, 2021
I hate insta love and the characters are cringe
Profile Image for **Elle**Bee**Double U**.
2,207 reviews24 followers
February 22, 2020
Love in the Mix is the 3rd in this little "Love" series. However, it can be read as a standalone. But if you've read the previous books, this one is about Ethan's younger brother, Sean and his sweet cupcake.

After graduating college, Sean always knew he was going to make his place in the world just like his brother. However, his place in the world just so happens to be with owning and operating some of the hottest night clubs. All this success has left little time for him to figure out his personal life, but Sean is just fine with how his life is going...at least he was until he sees the blonde outside his club looking so out of place. Now Sean has a new mission in life. To convince Alyssa she's his and he's only hers and it's her that his heart beats for.

Alyssa made have quite possibly been stalking (just a little) the hot guy who leaves the nightclub across the street from her bakery every morning when she's coming in. She's developed some strong feelings for a guy she's never met, but her best friend is about to help Alyssa finally meet this guys she's developed a crush on and maybe just get her to have a bit of fun.

Such a cute story. I can't wait for Alyssa's friends story =)

**I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book**
Profile Image for Rose.
2,725 reviews26 followers
November 22, 2020
I liked this story a lot. It was entertaining and enjoyable even with a little stalking (or crushing) going on. The characters were interesting and likable for the most part. Alyssa really cracked me up with her attempts to explain to Neily about her mystery man. Neily was an amazing friend and kind of a sister. The discussions the two of them had kept me laughing while also making me cringe a little. Sean was all-in as soon as he saw Alyssa. The actions that he took to make sure that they would meet were too cute. The reaction that Sean ans Alyssa had to seeing each other in person was just wow! Sean is ready to keep her immediately but Alyssa gets scared after finding out more about him. There is a bit of drama but it resolves quickly and things progress well. I loved their happy ever after. I recommend reading this book.
Profile Image for Melinda  Parker.
1,299 reviews22 followers
February 19, 2020
Deliciously Tantalizing

Sean was at the top of his game. His businesses were flourishing, his brother’s debt paid in full, he was a success. But he just didn’t feel it, in fact, he was feeling empty. 

Alyssa kept watch of Sean from afar.  He wasn’t an option.  But she longed to see him. 

When the two finally collide, Sean’s emptiness is replaced with a need and love he never imagined possible. Alyssa was swept off her feet.  

But unknowns and evil ones made their quick journey a bit rocky.  Sean wasn’t about to lose the woman that was his world. 

Insta love and good ol’ fashion hunting give this couple a HEA.
Profile Image for Rachael.
703 reviews1 follower
March 22, 2020
InstaLove

Alyssa has been watching an attractive man leave the club across from her bakery fo the last few months. Her best friend finally convinces her to go to the club and try and find her mystery man. Both are surprised when the mystery man approaches Alyssa and kisses her. Sean has been feeling odd and a little lost but when he sees Alyssa waiting online to get in the club, in true family tradition he knows she's the one for him. Whirlwind romance, sweet sexy alpha male and shy baker. Cute quick read.
Profile Image for Dawn.
425 reviews1 follower
May 5, 2021
Meh.

⭐️=barely finished it, not likely to read author again-don’t read.

⭐️⭐️=meh, wasn’t great, also didn’t hate it. Will afford author grace (maybe).

⭐️⭐️⭐️=I liked it, it entertained me, I’ll continue to support this author and would recommend their work.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=loved it, everyone should read it, I’ll likely reread this book again. I can’t wait to inhale every book this author has gifted us with!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=I have an obsession with this story, and reread it often. I have hero worship for this author and read all their stories.
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