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The NYCE Girls
The complete NYCE Girls Romance series (1 to 4) in one massive sizzling box!
Experience the lives of four New York City gal pals as they’re taken up by the Alphas of your dreams. One by one. In the steamiest way possible! A friends to lovers, a secret affair, an enemies to lovers and a soul mates story. (Should be read in order but all books are also standalone each with its own HEA.)
Join Grace, Jazz, Cara and Beth, as they navigate work, life, friendship and family in The Big Apple, while each of them finds love in all the right places, AND while they have each other’s backs every step of the way...the way besties should!
HEA satisfaction guaranteed!
Book 1: Boss-Zoned!
Grace Peterson has been working for Nick Parker for 7 years! At this point they’re more like best friends. The girls even call her his work wife! She runs Nick’s life like a Swiss watch and he spoils her like she’s his girlfriend.
Neither of them has been on a date OR been intimate with anyone since they slept together four years ago (They were celebrating and “technically” he wasn’t her Boss at the time).
See, Grace has a rule: Don’t mix work with personal lives. She basically Boss-Zoned him. Now, they’ve been fantasizing about each other for the last three years.
When Nick takes Grace to Paris to sign a client, they end up “celebrating” again, and don’t stop!
They’re faced with a choice: Leave each other forever...or finally admit what they are.
Book 2: The Boston Wedding
As the oldest of the girls, Cara Conley is starting to think she’ll never find love. So when she goes to Boston for her little sister’s wedding, and the first person she meets when she arrives is a Hot-As-Hell construction worker with muscles like Thor and a smile like Brad Pitt, she says “Yes” when he asks her out.
Beth, Jazz and Grace even help to coordinate her outfit over a video call.
She’s super excited and has a great time on her date, ending the night with what should be a one-night-stand.
That’s until she goes to her sister’s in-law’s house the next day...and finds out that Jason Levine is her sister’s fiancé’s step-brother! Her future brother-in-law!
Book 3: I Really Love to Hate You!
As a journalist, Beth Espinoza has many rivals, but none of them quite as annoying as Anthony Preston. She tells the girls so often enough. Beth hates him more than anything in the world!
After finding themselves working the same story at rival newspapers, Anthony tries to sabotage her at every turn.
When Beth ends up needing Anthony’s help, they grudgingly agree to work a source together and share the information, soon discovering that the line between hate and love is a thin one…divided only by passion.
Book 4: Just for The Holidays?
Jazz normally spends Christmas with Beth, Cara and Grace, but this year, after a long time, she’s going home for the holidays. The girls exchange gifts early at their usual spot and Jazz flies out.
The last person she expects to see when she gets to their small, middle of nowhere town is her high-school sweetheart, Trip Tucker.
After a ten-year stint in the armed forces, Trip is eager to pick up where they left off, even if Jazz isn’t quite sure. She’s convinced that their lives are too different, though Cara advises her otherwise.
But, that’s not the only thing standing in their way. Someone’s determined to see Jazz leave, and for Trip to forget all about her. Trip’s late best friend’s widow, Trisha Martin...and she’ll do everything she can to keep the two of them apart!
Experience the lives of four New York City gal pals as they’re taken up by the Alphas of your dreams. One by one. In the steamiest way possible! A friends to lovers, a secret affair, an enemies to lovers and a soul mates story. (Should be read in order but all books are also standalone each with its own HEA.)
Join Grace, Jazz, Cara and Beth, as they navigate work, life, friendship and family in The Big Apple, while each of them finds love in all the right places, AND while they have each other’s backs every step of the way...the way besties should!
HEA satisfaction guaranteed!
Book 1: Boss-Zoned!
Grace Peterson has been working for Nick Parker for 7 years! At this point they’re more like best friends. The girls even call her his work wife! She runs Nick’s life like a Swiss watch and he spoils her like she’s his girlfriend.
Neither of them has been on a date OR been intimate with anyone since they slept together four years ago (They were celebrating and “technically” he wasn’t her Boss at the time).
See, Grace has a rule: Don’t mix work with personal lives. She basically Boss-Zoned him. Now, they’ve been fantasizing about each other for the last three years.
When Nick takes Grace to Paris to sign a client, they end up “celebrating” again, and don’t stop!
They’re faced with a choice: Leave each other forever...or finally admit what they are.
Book 2: The Boston Wedding
As the oldest of the girls, Cara Conley is starting to think she’ll never find love. So when she goes to Boston for her little sister’s wedding, and the first person she meets when she arrives is a Hot-As-Hell construction worker with muscles like Thor and a smile like Brad Pitt, she says “Yes” when he asks her out.
Beth, Jazz and Grace even help to coordinate her outfit over a video call.
She’s super excited and has a great time on her date, ending the night with what should be a one-night-stand.
That’s until she goes to her sister’s in-law’s house the next day...and finds out that Jason Levine is her sister’s fiancé’s step-brother! Her future brother-in-law!
Book 3: I Really Love to Hate You!
As a journalist, Beth Espinoza has many rivals, but none of them quite as annoying as Anthony Preston. She tells the girls so often enough. Beth hates him more than anything in the world!
After finding themselves working the same story at rival newspapers, Anthony tries to sabotage her at every turn.
When Beth ends up needing Anthony’s help, they grudgingly agree to work a source together and share the information, soon discovering that the line between hate and love is a thin one…divided only by passion.
Book 4: Just for The Holidays?
Jazz normally spends Christmas with Beth, Cara and Grace, but this year, after a long time, she’s going home for the holidays. The girls exchange gifts early at their usual spot and Jazz flies out.
The last person she expects to see when she gets to their small, middle of nowhere town is her high-school sweetheart, Trip Tucker.
After a ten-year stint in the armed forces, Trip is eager to pick up where they left off, even if Jazz isn’t quite sure. She’s convinced that their lives are too different, though Cara advises her otherwise.
But, that’s not the only thing standing in their way. Someone’s determined to see Jazz leave, and for Trip to forget all about her. Trip’s late best friend’s widow, Trisha Martin...and she’ll do everything she can to keep the two of them apart!
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First published March 9, 2020
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March 19, 2020
Nice box set about 4 friends - Jazz, Cara, Grace and Beth. Each book is a standalone and a different romance trope so you will find one that you like. It was a fun trip following each friend find love. Great set.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
March 19, 2020
I read all four books provided as an ARC. I really wanted to like these books, but I just didn't. The best one of the bunch was the last one. It was Jazz's book. It was OK at best. It wasn't nearly as irritating as the previous 3 books.
Book 1: Boss Zone
I was bored out of my mind and frustrated beyond belief. I could not wait for it to end. I didn't like Grace with her indecisive behavior and all of the angst. I felt like she was playing a game with Nick, and when things didn't go her way, she punished him with her somewhat erratic behavior. Nick wasn't perfect, but Grace was ridiculously immature.
This was not cute, or sweet, or romantic, or even sexy behavior. There was no buildup of sexual tension. There was no sense of romance. there was no chemistry or connection. The sex scenes were not enticing. I had to make myself not skim through them. This was just a woman accepting whatever a guy had to give until she was dissatisfied, wanted more, and acted out.
Book 2: The Boston Wedding
I thought it was going to be so much better than book one. I was engaged in the story, even after Jason and Cara met each other in Boston. I could also understand why he didn't tell her who he was from the very beginning.
At this point, I could sense the direction in which this was going. But, I was still good, just waiting to see how this would play out.
The book lost me when Cara made such a MAJOR deal about keeping the relationship with Jason a secret. Why?
Cara was supposed to be some hotshot attorney and NEVER asked why they were eating in an empty restaurant? She made assumptions without thought or questioning anything. I thought attorneys were a little more cynical then that.
At this point, I am really disliking Cara, who is in her 30's and supposed to be an adult. I also disliked her sister Laura. She was childish and petty. Even after her explanation, it didn't absolve her of her behavior or her acceptance of Jason's offer to make amends.
I am wondering why Jason would want to waste his time with Cara. She did not come across the same way in Book 2 as she did in Book 1. She was more than a bit disingenuous.
If I had a physical copy of this book, I would have thrown it at the wall long ago. Long before the reconciliation came about, I didn't care. I could have handled it if they told people about the relationship and kept overshadowing the wedding by being all over each other. Then Laura would have had an understandable reason to be pissed off.
I was really disappointed. This started out with such promise and devolved into some kind of high school ridiculousness. It was a struggle to finish this book.
Book 3: I Really Love to Hate You
The beginning of the book was a bit difficult for me to get through. I honestly think it had more to do with the enemies to lovers trope. That is just not my cup of tea. When some of the animosity between Anthony and Beth died down, it became a much better read for me for that reason.
Although it was an easier read, I got no sense of romance from them. Plenty of sex, but the romance seemed more like lip service. They were supposed to fall in love. They were supposed to say the words. They did. That's it.
The story was seemed to go on too long with them doing not much but having sex that was kind of meh. I wasn't feeling any emotion, buildup of sexual tension, or romance with Anthony and Beth.
There were no surprises in this book. I knew they were going to get together. We knew he was going to keep a secret. We knew he was going to have a hard time telling Beth about it. We knew she was going to find out and get pissed. We knew they were going to make up and live HEA.
It was interesting to me that the only part of the book where I felt any genuine emotion attached to these characters was when they were enemies.
I did like Naomi and Jess. I also liked Oscar. So far, I like the NYCE Girls a lot more when they are interacting with each other than when they are on their own.
Book 4: Just For he Holidays?
This book was the best of the bunch. It was a quick read. The pace seemed faster than the other books. There was not a ton of agonizing and angst on Jazz's part like there was with the other women. Even with both Jazz and Trip taking so long to clue into Tricia's motives, it didn't go on forever, therefore it was not irritating.
The romance was not too bad. I felt Jazz and Trip had more of a connection. Felt no sexual tension or chemistry whatsoever, just a connection like they liked each other.
I did like both Trip and Jazz. They seemed to be somewhat naive considering the lives they had led, but they were both likable. Even when Jazz pulled that dumb stunt towards the end while trying to be noble, I didn't end up disliking her.
They were a couple of things that had me confused. certain comments made where there wasn't enough info in the book for someone to read that conclusion.
The other weird thing was her parents relationship. I felt like I was always missing something.
It also stood out to me that Jazz was not always on the phone with her besties. In Cara's book, practically the entire time she was in Boston, Cara was calling her girls for advice. Beth and Grace barely made a move without running it by the girls. Jazz didn't contact them to the point I thought the twist in the book might be she decided to stay in Tennessee.
I cut out large parts of my original review for each book because it contained a ton of spoilers. The other thing that bothered me about this book and the others were the characters description.
It seemed to me that they each had a feature that was mentioned often, (like Jazz's curly hair), but I was never able to create a complete picture in my mind of what these people looked like. Maybe that is why I felt no real connection. Everyone was beautiful, toned, built, and perfect, but I could not give a complete description of one person in this book of the others.
The 4th book, I would probably rate at three stars. That would be the highest rating I would give it. The others, I wouldn't go as high as three stars.
I would suggest you read the books and judge for yourself. I just couldn't imagine adult women behaving like these "girls" did.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Book 1: Boss Zone
I was bored out of my mind and frustrated beyond belief. I could not wait for it to end. I didn't like Grace with her indecisive behavior and all of the angst. I felt like she was playing a game with Nick, and when things didn't go her way, she punished him with her somewhat erratic behavior. Nick wasn't perfect, but Grace was ridiculously immature.
This was not cute, or sweet, or romantic, or even sexy behavior. There was no buildup of sexual tension. There was no sense of romance. there was no chemistry or connection. The sex scenes were not enticing. I had to make myself not skim through them. This was just a woman accepting whatever a guy had to give until she was dissatisfied, wanted more, and acted out.
Book 2: The Boston Wedding
I thought it was going to be so much better than book one. I was engaged in the story, even after Jason and Cara met each other in Boston. I could also understand why he didn't tell her who he was from the very beginning.
At this point, I could sense the direction in which this was going. But, I was still good, just waiting to see how this would play out.
The book lost me when Cara made such a MAJOR deal about keeping the relationship with Jason a secret. Why?
Cara was supposed to be some hotshot attorney and NEVER asked why they were eating in an empty restaurant? She made assumptions without thought or questioning anything. I thought attorneys were a little more cynical then that.
At this point, I am really disliking Cara, who is in her 30's and supposed to be an adult. I also disliked her sister Laura. She was childish and petty. Even after her explanation, it didn't absolve her of her behavior or her acceptance of Jason's offer to make amends.
I am wondering why Jason would want to waste his time with Cara. She did not come across the same way in Book 2 as she did in Book 1. She was more than a bit disingenuous.
If I had a physical copy of this book, I would have thrown it at the wall long ago. Long before the reconciliation came about, I didn't care. I could have handled it if they told people about the relationship and kept overshadowing the wedding by being all over each other. Then Laura would have had an understandable reason to be pissed off.
I was really disappointed. This started out with such promise and devolved into some kind of high school ridiculousness. It was a struggle to finish this book.
Book 3: I Really Love to Hate You
The beginning of the book was a bit difficult for me to get through. I honestly think it had more to do with the enemies to lovers trope. That is just not my cup of tea. When some of the animosity between Anthony and Beth died down, it became a much better read for me for that reason.
Although it was an easier read, I got no sense of romance from them. Plenty of sex, but the romance seemed more like lip service. They were supposed to fall in love. They were supposed to say the words. They did. That's it.
The story was seemed to go on too long with them doing not much but having sex that was kind of meh. I wasn't feeling any emotion, buildup of sexual tension, or romance with Anthony and Beth.
There were no surprises in this book. I knew they were going to get together. We knew he was going to keep a secret. We knew he was going to have a hard time telling Beth about it. We knew she was going to find out and get pissed. We knew they were going to make up and live HEA.
It was interesting to me that the only part of the book where I felt any genuine emotion attached to these characters was when they were enemies.
I did like Naomi and Jess. I also liked Oscar. So far, I like the NYCE Girls a lot more when they are interacting with each other than when they are on their own.
Book 4: Just For he Holidays?
This book was the best of the bunch. It was a quick read. The pace seemed faster than the other books. There was not a ton of agonizing and angst on Jazz's part like there was with the other women. Even with both Jazz and Trip taking so long to clue into Tricia's motives, it didn't go on forever, therefore it was not irritating.
The romance was not too bad. I felt Jazz and Trip had more of a connection. Felt no sexual tension or chemistry whatsoever, just a connection like they liked each other.
I did like both Trip and Jazz. They seemed to be somewhat naive considering the lives they had led, but they were both likable. Even when Jazz pulled that dumb stunt towards the end while trying to be noble, I didn't end up disliking her.
They were a couple of things that had me confused. certain comments made where there wasn't enough info in the book for someone to read that conclusion.
The other weird thing was her parents relationship. I felt like I was always missing something.
It also stood out to me that Jazz was not always on the phone with her besties. In Cara's book, practically the entire time she was in Boston, Cara was calling her girls for advice. Beth and Grace barely made a move without running it by the girls. Jazz didn't contact them to the point I thought the twist in the book might be she decided to stay in Tennessee.
I cut out large parts of my original review for each book because it contained a ton of spoilers. The other thing that bothered me about this book and the others were the characters description.
It seemed to me that they each had a feature that was mentioned often, (like Jazz's curly hair), but I was never able to create a complete picture in my mind of what these people looked like. Maybe that is why I felt no real connection. Everyone was beautiful, toned, built, and perfect, but I could not give a complete description of one person in this book of the others.
The 4th book, I would probably rate at three stars. That would be the highest rating I would give it. The others, I wouldn't go as high as three stars.
I would suggest you read the books and judge for yourself. I just couldn't imagine adult women behaving like these "girls" did.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
March 17, 2020
5 stars for The NYCE girls by Raquel Belle . This book is 4 books in one set . They are all interconnected standalones . However if it were me I would start with the first book and go from there . We have Grace , Beth, Jazz and Cara who are all looking for love but have just had horrible luck . Well beside Grace she is in love but he is also her best friend and boss. I absolutely loved these girls . This is a group of women that I would love to be a part of . Normally when I read books that are interconnected like this I can pin point who my favorite character/ couple is but with this group of characters I can’t . I love them all . Fantastic series I would recommend this series to anyone who loves reading about strong women who support each other then this book is one you will love. I received and ARC of this book in exchange of an honest review . All opinions stated are my own .
September 1, 2020
No imagination
I wanted to like this, I only finished the series because I liked the 4 girls. They were the best part! The stories were all repetitious! They meet a guy, have sex right away, they have a misunderstanding, she leaves, he apologizes, she forgives and they have sex again! The stories were all the same. If you like to see the “f” word all the time, if you like books with no imagination, then this is the series for you. The best part were the 4 girls when they got together!
I wanted to like this, I only finished the series because I liked the 4 girls. They were the best part! The stories were all repetitious! They meet a guy, have sex right away, they have a misunderstanding, she leaves, he apologizes, she forgives and they have sex again! The stories were all the same. If you like to see the “f” word all the time, if you like books with no imagination, then this is the series for you. The best part were the 4 girls when they got together!
March 15, 2020
I loved these books. Going through the lives of Jazz, Cara, Grace, and Beth as they navigate finding love in New York was a great time. I especially liked the story of Cara and Jason, though I found her younger sister's insecurities a bit tiresome. The addition of a rap battle musical around set during the beginning of America was a familiar and fun addition. The love scenes were super hot and full of variety.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 18, 2020
Slow
I waded through the first book but I'm sorry to say ,though upon reading the reviews that these would be fun and quirky . Instead what I found was drug out and ridiculous. The leading man was so lame and her just a doormat. Though there was sex mentioned,there was miniscule or real passion. You can't just say how passionate they are you need to find a way to create it. To make the reader feels something besides boredom. Sorry
I waded through the first book but I'm sorry to say ,though upon reading the reviews that these would be fun and quirky . Instead what I found was drug out and ridiculous. The leading man was so lame and her just a doormat. Though there was sex mentioned,there was miniscule or real passion. You can't just say how passionate they are you need to find a way to create it. To make the reader feels something besides boredom. Sorry
March 29, 2020
What I really loved about these books was the friendship and support between four women being a cornerstone to each book. I loved the individual relationships between each woman and her man as well. The development of the dynamics of the individual couples was fantastic. I read all four of these books in two days and enjoyed them all.
I received an ARC copy of these books and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC copy of these books and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 12, 2020
WOW
These stories were great from the very beginning. The NYCE girls are about four women, best of friends, finding an everlasting love. At first I thought the title of this book fit the setting (taking place in New York city), but it's about a long-standing friendship and them finally finding the right guy. Great read
These stories were great from the very beginning. The NYCE girls are about four women, best of friends, finding an everlasting love. At first I thought the title of this book fit the setting (taking place in New York city), but it's about a long-standing friendship and them finally finding the right guy. Great read
October 2, 2020
The NYCE Girls
This series of four best friends finding love is great. I love it. The author did an amazing job of making each story want you to keep reading the next. When I started the first one I just couldn't wait to read on the the next and the next and then the final one.
Each NYCE girl found their happily ever after.
This series of four best friends finding love is great. I love it. The author did an amazing job of making each story want you to keep reading the next. When I started the first one I just couldn't wait to read on the the next and the next and then the final one.
Each NYCE girl found their happily ever after.
May 15, 2020
Fun series!
Four successful ladies living the NYC life. Four great stories that are unique but share characters. I really enjoyed this series because the women are all strong and they have a great friendship.
Four successful ladies living the NYC life. Four great stories that are unique but share characters. I really enjoyed this series because the women are all strong and they have a great friendship.
June 5, 2020
Great freaking series!!!!
Great four story of incredible love story’s with the best friend Sex and the City vibe!!! I love the love stories I read about each character. Each sizzling and romantic all in there own different way.
Great four story of incredible love story’s with the best friend Sex and the City vibe!!! I love the love stories I read about each character. Each sizzling and romantic all in there own different way.
March 15, 2020
This four book collection gives you all the feels. These four friends find romance in four different fun ways. These are each connected but standalone. You will not be disappointed.
March 20, 2020
The Nyce girls
I loved the fact that each book was about a different girl and their own story. I enjoy books like this
I loved the fact that each book was about a different girl and their own story. I enjoy books like this
March 22, 2020
I read the first two but it didnt hold my attention enough to finish it. The writong was good, and I enjoyed the characters.
March 27, 2020
Nyce girls
Four best friends and how they find love. They stick together and help each other. Each can be read alone but are fantastic together.
Four best friends and how they find love. They stick together and help each other. Each can be read alone but are fantastic together.
March 28, 2020
Amazing!!
This has been the best book I have ever read. It kept me on my toes the whole time. I wish she would do a follow up book on the ladies!!
This has been the best book I have ever read. It kept me on my toes the whole time. I wish she would do a follow up book on the ladies!!
March 28, 2020
All these books in this series were cute, steamy and quick to read. ❤️
March 29, 2020
The NYCE Girls!
The friendship between these characters was amazing. They supported each other through every situation. All the stories were well written and very low drama.
The friendship between these characters was amazing. They supported each other through every situation. All the stories were well written and very low drama.
March 29, 2020
Each story was a quick read
I enjoyed three of the four stories. I chose not to finish Beth's story as I found the hero, Anthony , annoying.
I enjoyed three of the four stories. I chose not to finish Beth's story as I found the hero, Anthony , annoying.
March 31, 2020
Fun read!
Would love to read more about the 4 ladies! It was a great read about besties. It was lite and funny and didn't want to put my kindle down!
Would love to read more about the 4 ladies! It was a great read about besties. It was lite and funny and didn't want to put my kindle down!
April 3, 2020
Four For The Price Of One
This book has four different stories in it. Each one is about a different women in a group of friends in New York. Each finding their soulmate.
This book has four different stories in it. Each one is about a different women in a group of friends in New York. Each finding their soulmate.
April 5, 2020
Wow
What a great book. Well four book's. Each one of them was amazing. They all found love and couldn't be happier. Great book's
What a great book. Well four book's. Each one of them was amazing. They all found love and couldn't be happier. Great book's
April 10, 2020
Good stories but
Great stories but the endings seemed abrupt unfinished. Well epilogue would have been good to wrap up all these women... weddings?
Great stories but the endings seemed abrupt unfinished. Well epilogue would have been good to wrap up all these women... weddings?
April 12, 2020
Love these books
I received this book as an ARC and read it so fast. I feel in love with all these characters their stories of love and how they all found happiness.
I received this book as an ARC and read it so fast. I feel in love with all these characters their stories of love and how they all found happiness.
April 13, 2020
Great series
I really love when characters from one book roll into the next and everyone's stories mix together while still being separate.
I really love when characters from one book roll into the next and everyone's stories mix together while still being separate.
May 4, 2020
Loved Every Word
Couldn’t put them down! Great series, great characters and great stories! I loved every word! Can’t wait to read more of her work.
Couldn’t put them down! Great series, great characters and great stories! I loved every word! Can’t wait to read more of her work.
May 14, 2020
Loved his series!
The girls have the best friendship! Each has a great story to tell! Hard to not read in one sitting! Loved it!
The girls have the best friendship! Each has a great story to tell! Hard to not read in one sitting! Loved it!
May 22, 2020
NYce Girls!
Loved this set!
Their friendship was awesome. They made time for each other regardless of what was going in with their every day lives. This is what it was about.
Loved this set!
Their friendship was awesome. They made time for each other regardless of what was going in with their every day lives. This is what it was about.
March 28, 2021
It was okay.
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