Must Be Love

by Tory Baker

Cade Martin took one look across a crowded bar and knew the auburn-haired beauty staring back at him was his forever. Aubrey Williams didn't realize how a little alcohol on an empty stomach could hit her. She's not much of a drinker in the first place. It was pure luck that Cade Martin stepped up and protected her, when she couldn't protect herself. Although some of the night was a blur, she definitely remembered the tall, sexy man with chocolate brown eyes, well-worn jeans and flannel shirt. Calling to thank him was awkward, but it turned out to be the best thing she ever did. One night turned into more than either of them bargained for. It might have started out as a simple attraction, but now it's definitely more and if the way Aubrey's heart speeds up when she hears Cade's voice is any indication... It must be love. Get ready for an over the top alpha who doesn't hesitate when he finds the woman he wants. This couple may move quick, but when it's right they know it. As always with Tory, get ready for a hot but safe, insta-love, oh my it's hot in here love story to leave you believing in Happily Ever After.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Novella, Short Stories, Smut

76 pages, Paperback

Published October 12, 2019

About the author

Tory Baker is a mom of two teenagers and a dog mom to one wild and active Weimaraner, Remi. She lives in a small coastal town on the east coast of sunny Florida. Oftentimes you’ll find her outside soaking up the rays with at least three drinks surrounding her, a wandering imagination, and a notebook in hand where she’s jotting down a plot for her next story. She’s a lover of writing happily ever afters with Alpha heroes and sassy heroines.

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Reviews

[Bookloverme · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first Tory Baker book and I enjoyed it. A feel-good sweet story with no drama.

It's about Cade and Aubrey.

He runs a logging company with his dad. He goes to the bar and there he sees her.

She moved in town a couple months ago and works as a vet technician. Two girls invites her to go out but they just leave her and don't care about it. She's drank and he's there to take care of her.

It has cute epilogues. Married with children.


SAFETY:
Age: Not mentioned
Cheating: None
Love Triangle: None
OW/OM drama: None
Sex scene with OW/OM: None
Abuse: None
Push and Pull: None
Separation: None
Virgin/Celibate/Manwhore: She's a virgin. Nothing was mentioned about his past sex life or the last time he had sex.
Condoms: No condom used. She's on the pill. I assumed he used condoms before.
Possible Pet Peeves/Triggers: H's mom died from breast cancer

[♡Tonya♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

-no cheating
-no ow/om drama
-no pushing away
-instalove
-virgin h and no info on hero
-no violence
-good epilogue

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story nothing special! Totally safe! Virgin heroine, no manwhore hero.

[Darlene I read WAY to many books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was cute and fluff and all that rolled into one!! So if your looking for that check this book out. 

Cade was just relaxing at a bar/grill when he spots Aubrey slightly drunk and dancing he feels something but doesnt do anything at that second until someone ask him to take Aubrey home since no taxi is open and shes drunk and almost passed out.

He's angry at her so called friends who left her he'll do anything to protect her so he does make sure she gets home alright and wish he could stay with her but he cant.

Aubrey feels embarrassed for how light weight she is and she wants to thank Cade for what he did since it could have ended up much much worse, saying thanks and having few dinners turned into more between them.

Watch as they fall in love. One thing i wish would've happened is the so called friends get their ass handed to them for leaving her at a bar drunk.

No ow/om drama, no cheating, sexy times,  Virgin gal and no manwhore

Recommend- yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐

Instalove/lust
23h/30H
Safe
No condom
Hea
Epilogue

[Jami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about Cade and Aubrey. Cade sees her across the bar and knows she’s it for him.

-safe read
-no talk about H past
-h is a virgin
-no om/ow drama
-epilogues 6 months and 7 years

[Pelusa Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, read awhile and havent had chance to review, but let me tell it is cute. We have an insta=love situation. Poor Aubrey she sure can not pick good friends, because who would ditch you in a bar by yourself while you are drunk, not friends that is for sure but luckily for her, Cade has noticed her from the get go and he feels it in his bones that this chick is special and he gets a chance to get to know her. The best thing that could have happened to her..Enjoy!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

This was a really sweet, drama free love story. Cade is overworked and tired and in need of a quick drink and meal on his way home. Stopping in at the local bar he falls head over heels for the new girl in town. Aubrey is new to town and out for some drinks with a few new friends. These new friends ditch her without notice and a drunk Aubrey finds herself stranded. Cade is angry at these women for acting so carelessly and steps in to make sure his girl gets home safe. Their relationship moves quickly and these two quickly fall for each other.

Safety and Spoilers
Completely safe. No ow/om drama. No mentions of H’s past and h is a virgin. No abuse.

[Amyb1975 · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I love you more than the stars"

Surprise! Another great story by the very talented Tory Baker.
-virgin h, no details on H's past
-dual POV
-no cheating
-no abuse
-no OM/OW drama
-epilogues at 6 months and 7 years
There was nothing I didn't like about this one. Just a cute little story about 2 people falling in love. Fully recommend.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great short story. Aubrey went out with some girls and got left behind. Cade was the guy who took her home. She wanted to thank him by making him dinner. They fell in love right away and got their HEA.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must Be Love

A chance meeting. Love at first sight. A faithful alpha hero and a strong independent faithful heroine find themselves in the perfect love. No drama, no ow/om, happily ever after with babies!!

[LMR · Rating 4 out of 5]

Must Be Love By: Tory Baker
He's Sure This "Must Be Love," But What's His Rescued Gal Think'n...
She's been abandoned at the Bar... By some Sooo-Called Friends!
Yeah! She's NOT Tak'n them UP ON a NIGHT OUT Again...
Cuz that walk HOME... It's gonna be Cold & lonely!
or IT woulda been, if the Bartender hadn't asked Him to get Her THERE!
WoW! She's a KnockOut... That's for sure!
And I know this is Crazy...
But IT "Must Be Love" I'm Feel'n as I carry Her HOME!
Cuz, I've got this irrational NEED to see Her again...
And I wanna ensure She feels it "Must Be Love" when She falls for ME,
As were definitely destined for an HEA!
Sooo YEAH... Call Me Crazy! Cuz, this "Must Be Love!"
Now, let's see what She's think'n...
How Does "Must Be Love" END... You'll have to One-Click to find OUT & Read for YourSelf!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Tory Baker's "Must Be Love." I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cade takes a drink girl home and finds his forever girl in Aubrey

Cade sees green eyed auburn haired beauty across the bar dancing. When their eyes meet she smiles. When she is in need of a ride home, he doesn't hesitate.
Aubrey wakes to the memory of the hot guy at the bar and a note with a name and number.
A thank you dinner and Cade knows Aubrey is the one.
Aubrey feels like she has know Cade for ever.
A sweet and steamy romance. No drama. Two great epilogue's to wrap up their story.

[Missy Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Tory Baker has entertained me with a short fun read that is guaranteed to be steamy and good.

In Must Be Love, we have Cade and Aubrey. Cade helps a beautiful girl out, who just so happens to be Aubrey. He takes her home, shows her the time of her life. When the next day dawns, what will happen? Will they go their separate ways or will each of them find a love that they didn't even know they needed.

If you enjoy fun, sexy, steamy short reads, Definitely give any of Tory Baker's books a try. You will be hooked

[Kari Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aubrey has recently moved to town and has plans for a girls night out however she finds herself alone and slightly inebriated. Cade has been watching Aubrey all evening and is very attracted to her and more than happy to come to her rescue and ensure that she makes it home safely.

They have an immediate chemistry and connection so what could have been the worst night of her life turns into the best.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the moment Cade sees Aubrey he knows she’s something special. Luckily for him he gets the chance to take Aubrey home after her so called friends ditch her. From there on Cade and Aubrey are inseparable and quickly build a relationship.

This was a very sweet, insta-love story and drama free!

[Fiction Junkie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short to the point, with plenty of steam. No drama. I loved it.

[lissyloo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book. It is about Aubrey, who has recently moved to town to be a veterinary nurse. She got left at the bar drunk one night by her friends and Cade takes her home. Cade owns his own logging business and works too much. The night he meets Aubrey it is instantly love at first sight. Their relationship moved quickly. It had some hot and steamy scenes. It was easy to read and I couldn’t put it down, it was a page turner.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ꭿຖᥲ·♡ ྀི · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5✯

°Virgin heroine (23 y/o)
°Hero's sexual past was never mentioned
°Switching POVs
°Insta love/lust
°Both faithful after meeting
°Alpha hero
°Likeable heroine
°Free of OW/OM drama
°No separation
°No cheating
°No pushing away
°Intimate scenes only between hero and heroine
°Epilogue: 6 months and 7 years later married with 4 kids

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

He was her across the crowded bar and he knew he had found the one meant for him. She only had one drink but on an empty stomach and she was glad when he saved her from them. Will it just be one night? Will it be more than the one night? See if it will be

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Haley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love at first sight in the bar. Small town vet tech meets a logger who was smitten as soon as he saw her dancing. Their instant connection has them falling head over heels and never leaving each other’s side.

[Bonnie Paxton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must Be Love

I love Tory Baker books, she never lets you down, always a sweet story and lots of heat. The characters are funny and crazy in love. If you haven't read her books, try one, you will be hooked.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intriguing story

Cade & Aubrey story was short and sweet and to the point. I really enjoy reading this author’s work the end.

[Angela Liang · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first Tory Baker book, it’s interesting but I won’t be like...”oh I’m gonna read Tory’s books all the time!”

The emotions between Cade and Aubrey are written just brilliantly

[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Aubrey goes out with two girl she thought were friends until the disappeared on her leaving her without a ride home and drunk. Cade watches the sexy woman across the bar and when the bartender asks if he'll give her a ride home he pays her tab and takes her home. Aubrey wakes up the next day with only a little but of memory of the night before and a note and number from her mysterious savior. She calls him up to thank him and offer him dinner as thanks and Cade jumps at the chance to see her again. They go out to dinner and things click between them. Cade knows that he wants Aubrey for his own and plans to do whatever he needs to and convince her she wants him to. Will Aubrey give into her feelings for Cade?

This is an amazing short story that will draw you in from the first chapter. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rudy Red · Rating 5 out of 5]

This insta-everything book hits all the right notes. I really enjoy getting to read a book every now and then that is not fI'll of angst and conflict. The primary characters here (Cade & Aubrey) were independent, strong, focused people. They were honest and realistic - not game players.

Cade spotted Aubrey at the local bar/club. She had been drinking and was abandoned by her friends and left to fend for herself. Cade was asked to take her home, where he tucked her in, ensured she was safe, and left. Embarrassed, Aubrey offers dinner to say thank you.

Cade & Aubrey really have chemistry, not just physical, and it is not long before she moves in with him. Cade wants forever & a family. Will Aubrey feel the same? Can a relationship work around his business schedule? This is definitely a book to add to your library.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Samantha (Millennial Life Crisis Bookshelf) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another short but steamy read from Tory Baker! All of Tory’s books follow the same or similar plot and timeline; so going into this book I wasn’t really surprised but more focused on her style of writing. Aubrey has relocated to the area for work and has been feeling out small town life. After being ditched by her friends but also intoxicated, the bartender asks Cade to take her home. Enamored with her from the moment he spotted her in the bar, Cade quickly agrees, and from there they form a friendship that quickly morphs into a relationship after Audrey thanks him with dinner. This was a quick read and I really enjoy Tory’s style of writing, but I really wish she would write something with a different storyline or type of character.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zero angst. Nothing crazy. Cute story.

[KL Cassanello · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aubrey goes out with two "friends", who leave her at the bar. It's too late for a taxi to still be running, so the bartender asks Cade to give her a ride home. He's a perfect gentleman, leaves his name and number on a notepad, and locks up on the way out. She calls to thank him, and they begin to spend time together. He knows she's the one immediately. I love this book - super nice insta-love story with two people who are meant to be together. I love that as much as Cade has the alpha thing going on, he's willing to wait for her to be ready to take the next steps. This is my first read from this author, but not the last.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Leslee · Rating 5 out of 5]

If the Hallmark channel had a chance to do sexy late night movie with all the romance, Must Be Love would be the one to pick. Aubrey is a vet tech who just moved to this small town. Cade runs a logging company with his dad and is so busy he can't even breath. When he spots her at the local bar and grill, the attraction is immediate. What follows was simply the sweetest, cutest story of two people that Fate brought together. I had a smile on my face the entire time, getting to know these two awesome characters. Tory Baker has a lovely style, giving her readers all the feels. I can't wait to see what she dreams up next.

[Geeky Girl Review Cafe · Rating 5 out of 5]

What is it about the word GRUNT that just makes me swoon?? This book brought to my attention that when an H speaks in a book and this is used to describe how he speaks that I really love it. He is so overcome with emotion and passion that this is how he manages to vocalize.

I loved Cade, the hardworking hottie who is the Hero of this story. He was a bit alpha, a tad possessive but also kind, caring and patient. All fantastic qualities in a book boyfriend in my opinion!

I also enjoyed that there was no drama, I don't think a book HAS to have drama to be a good book. This was simply a story of how insta-lust turns into forever for two lucky people.