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Knights of Dallas #1

The Romeo Arrangement

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From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow comes a heart-wrenching, steamy, and laugh out loud funny standalone romance where one growly Romeo puts everything on the line to save his fake fiancée.

He never bothered with hello.
The shrieking hot stranger had me dizzy the instant he said we're engaged.
Then he chased off the bully on our heels and dragged me back to his place for the night.
Pure insanity, right?

Wrong.
You don't let pride do the talking when you're homeless, on the run, and hauling around your sick father in a truck so old it must've been on Noah's Ark.
You definitely don't complain when Ridge Barnet takes charge.
(In)famous heartthrob. Stinking rich. Fed up owner of one angry rooster. Eyes set to permanent storm.

Of course, it doesn't end there.
My unexpected Romeo doubles down on this ridiculous “fake fiancée” rescue scheme.
One blazing kiss shatters worlds.
I'm swept up in a small-town fairy tale, wishing I hadn't lost my faith in wishes years ago.

He's saving my life. Hero and done. Nothing more.
Prince Charmings don't really marry pumpkin farmers from Wisconsin.
Give me strength.
Tell me his gaze doesn't scream obsession.
Save me from his oh-so-believable growls.
Help me believe our little arrangement never, ever ends in “I do.”

Full-length romance novel with a Happily Ever After sure to blow some socks off. Two shattered hearts from opposite worlds find their forever. A damaged heartthrob takes control, lays claim, and protects his sassy stray.

422 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 3, 2020

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Nicole Snow

114 books6,524 followers
Nicole Snow is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. She found her love of writing by hashing out love scenes on lunch breaks and plotting her great escape from boardrooms. Her work roared onto the indie romance scene in 2014 with her Grizzlies MC series.

Since then Snow aims for the very best in growly, heart-of-gold alpha heroes, unbelievable suspense, and swoon storms aplenty.

Current fan favorites include her Enguard Protectors series, accidental love novels, plus long beloved MC romance thrillers like the Grizzlies and Deadly Pistols.

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Profile Image for Dilek VT.
1,550 reviews1,694 followers
July 13, 2020
The book is too slow and too wordy with lots and lots of unnecessary descriptions and inner monologues. What is more, it is very long, nearly 400 hundred pages. I might have skipped 200 of them and I still know what happened; go figure.

It wasn't just the wordiness of it that made me want to skip the pages all the time. I was disinterested all the time. I wanted to feel the connection of the hero and the heroine, their passion, lust and love etc but I never did. All those love scenes felt awkward to me, and fake and forced. I didn't believe in their feelings or connection. I didn't like their dialogues. I didn't like how he talked to her. I guess I didn't like him at all. She was a bit more likable but still, I wasn't interested enough. When I read the blurb, I thought I was going to read about a possessive obsessive alpha male who would blow my mind away but he was like a cartoon character all the time.

And when I wasn't invested in the characters, I didn't care what happened to them either. Such a shame. Maybe it's me; you can still try it to see yourselves. I have become harder to please after having read magnificent books.

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P.S. I tried to read "Accidental Hero" from this writer before and I couldn't stand it at all. It was a 1-star DNF for me. I think I should avoid this writer's books as they are not for me, obviously.
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3,744 reviews1,045 followers
December 20, 2020
I have hit and miss experience with Miss Snow's books. The Romeo Arrangement is wonderful read. I like Ridge very much. He is the true romeo.

His act of kindness saves Grace and her father. He takes care both of them and welcomes then to his home. And of course the romance burns between him and Grace.

What I do not like is too much plot and unnecessary drama in the story. The story can be easily shorten and packed more with the suspence and romance.

Overall a wonderful book to close my weekend.

4 stars
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2,997 reviews2,687 followers
July 6, 2024
Cute country romance with some suspense to boot!



The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙❤️💚
Steam: 🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌏
Character development: 😊😄😘😍
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration

The heroine: Grace Sellers - she is on the road with her dad, in the winter snow. They are on the run from, Clay Grendel a maniac who thinks he is Al Capone. They are in a rusty old Ford truck with a horse trailer on the back, including two horses that were like family to them. Her father is sick with congestive heart failure, he used to be large and robust, but he has been diminished and hasn’t done well under the weight on their shoulders. They left Wisconsin after their farm burned to the ground and plan to get to Montana as soon as they can. In the midst of a snowstorm, they find a dive bar/restaurant that they can pull in to.

The Hero: Ridge Barnet - he lives with his personal valet, Tobin. Tobin has been with him since he was a kid. His mother assigned Tobin to Ridge to keep an eye on him and he has been watching over him ever since, though he had a few years off while Ridge was in the military. Ridge was a famous actor, he is also the son of a movie star and a successful businessman, though both parents have since died. He moved away from Hollywood, and now owns a ranch in Dallas, North Dakota.

The Story: Grace sees Ridge the minute she walks into the restaurant and can’t help but see how handsome he is. She hears from her cousin in Montana who was going to put them up for a while, that she and her family were threatened, she knows they can’t stay there. Her father got involved with Clay Grendal when he borrowed money when Grace’s mom was sick. They gave everything they had, but Grendal wanted Grace.

When Ridge sees a thug bothering Grace and her father, he confronts the man and tells him that Grace is his fiancee. He then offers to take Grace and her father to his ranch where they can put their horses in his barn and use the small house he has on his land. Grace and her father end up staying at Ridge’s ranch for a while. The story was interesting, and I liked the characters quite a bit.

This audiobook was told in multiple points of view via dual narration and was narrated by Tor Thom and Heather Costa. Tor Thom has a very deep voice which I really like, and he is great at showing emotion through his voice. Heather Costa’s voice isn’t bad, but I am not fond of it as she sounds much older than Grace should be. She has kind of a scratchy voice and sounds like she has a cold. What really bothers me is her voice for the male characters, which sounds like a man who has been sucking on a bunch of helium.

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1,166 reviews348 followers
May 2, 2022
3 Grace and Ridge Stars

This was an 'ok' book. I feel like I maybe didn't give it the best shot because I kept picking it up and putting it down. It didn't fill me with the burning need to keep turning the pages but parts of it were enjoyable.
Ridge is a Hollywood star with a military background. He grew up in the spotlight due to his Mother but he has a secret that burdens him. Grace is in trouble. BIG trouble and she is trying to run away from it with her Dad and it is whilst they are running that they are rescued by Ridge.
I liked aspects of the book but it did feel like it dragged a little in the middle. Likeable H/h and interesting and endearing secondary characters.
HEA? Yes
Cheating? No .
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806 reviews9 followers
July 12, 2020
Sorry, but this is a no for me. While this author's stories are generally formulaic in a way that's somewhat comforting, this one was formulaic in a way that was simply boring.

There were glimmers of interest in the characterizations of the H & H, particularly the hero, but for the most part they were cardboard. The plot was particularly weak, the bad guys were one-dimensional, the climax just dishwater dull.

And the pages upon pages of the heroine's 'interior designing' were just awful. If I wanted chapters and chapters about people turning boxes of old junk from a barn into home decor, I'd join Pinterest.

Save your time.
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4,648 reviews
May 29, 2022
The characterisation is absolutely sublime. I was invested in both lead characters from the first page, my heart ached for her, while his character blew me away the more we got to know him.
There are no grammatical or editorial errors, the book is flawless. There is totally the right balance of show and tell, it has everything you could ever want, sadness, hilarity, loving sex and a plotline to die for.
I will be purchasing the next book in this series, in fact, I'm downloading it immediately. If you like suspense, action and a HEA written in faultless detail, this is the book for you.
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2,710 reviews102 followers
July 6, 2020
I am voluntarily reviewing an Advanced reader copy of this book. I simply love this author every book is action packed, drama filled escapism.

Grace and her father have lost everything thanks to the her father Nelson’s mistakes, they are facing danger and have no choice but to go on the run, Nelson had thought that the life he had lived was finally behind him but it appears that he may be ready to say goodbye to it but it’s not finished with him yet. With his daughter being the one in the most danger after Clay Grendal makes it clear that she is what he wants and he is prepared to do what it takes to have her. So when a stranger steps in to save Grace in a bar and claims that they are engaged to be married and he offers them somewhere to stay but how far is Clay prepared to go to take his revenge and the woman he wants?

Ridge was enjoying a night with friends in a bar when Grace and her father Nelson arrive, something changes for him the moment he sees Grace and things have just become very interesting. After leaving his successful acting career behind him and becoming a rancher life has become settled but these two characters have fear written all over them and although he has played the hero countless times on screen, its nothing like how it feels in real life. Ridge is determined to do what it takes to save Grace and with the help of his friends he has the skills to do it but will he be able to save his damsel in distress and keep Clay away from her?

As always Ms snow brings out the big guns with this story, there is everything in this book that you could hope for Grace is a feisty, not to be messed with woman who knows what she wants and a seriously hot man that is willing to do whatever it takes to keep his woman safe and his. This was a jaw dropping, danger filled steamy read that you won’t want to put down so order a takeaway and put your phone on silent and spend an evening with Grace and Ridge you won be disappointed. Yet another 5 ***** read.
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1,718 reviews156 followers
March 2, 2023
4 stars until the end became a cheesefest …boak.

I listened to this as part of my audible subscription and it was a good engaging listen for the most part. Ridge was improbably a 31 year old award winning but now actor, excellent Elvia impersonator (🤷🏻‍♀️🙄) and retired military man as well as being a drop dead gorgeous billionaire so you know, not a lot to dislike there.

The male narrator spoke with the deepest pitched baritone I’ve ever heard, at times he sounded like he was belching his speech which was a bit grim, but generally it was a decent listen. Just not that cheesy ending.

Complete story.
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Author 174 books6,815 followers
July 2, 2020
No tragedy allowed with this Romeo! Nicole Snow serves up a brand new small-town billionaire badass with searing steam, humor, and suspense. Ridge Barnet is off the charts from the second he steps in to save Grace, his insta-fake fiancee. The banter rocks, the chemistry is real, the surprises left me stunned...and yes, I couldn't stop laughing at that rooster's antics.
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1,247 reviews206 followers
July 1, 2020
Action, suspense and sizzling heat!! The author swept me away to North Dakota and I never wanted to leave.

Grace and her father are being hunted, so they went on the run for their lives. Her father is also sick, so it makes fleeing that much more challenging. When they finally make a pit stop in a small town of Dallas, North Dakota, their luck is about to take a turn.

Ridge is a formidable mountain of a man. He was running too. He exited from his pretentious life in LA, for the simple life of being a rancher after Hollywood took more from him that he was willing to give. Now he wants some peace and quiet or maybe he just needs a purpose.

Ridge spots Grace and her dad in the bar and decides to step in when they needed a bit of rescuing, he takes them into his home just to get them through the night. However, a huge snow storm gets in their way and now they are hunkered down to weather the storm until the roads can clear.

Ridge senses that Grace and her dad Nelson could use some help. He's willing to take whatever risks necessary to protect them. Both Ridge and Grace carry scars. Together they will fight to take back their lives and maybe fall in love in the process.

This story had great characters! A special recognition goes to Cornelius Pecker!! I was completely immersed in this small town, romantic suspense. Ridge was a take charge guy with a filthy mouth (so HOTTT!). That man was irresistible and it wasn't long before Grace was no longer able to resist him! These two will literally set your kindle on FIRE!!! Once they connected, they were unstoppable. There was action and suspense to keep you flipping those pages long into the night. My favorite book to date by the author. I am loving this new series an I am looking forward to more of the series.
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3,147 reviews25 followers
July 6, 2020
What a sexy, intense adventure!

You'll feel like you've lived three lifetimes by the time you get to Ridge and Grace's HEA! A chance encounter in a snowed-in bar brings out Ridge's white knight instincts as he rescues her from a mobster's thug, then he gives much-needed shelter to her, her father, and their horses while they figure out their next step. Unfortunately, there is no next step.

The action never leaves the rural small town of Dallas, ND yet the intensity makes it feel like they're constantly on the run. We've got really, really bad guys who inadvertently give a retired Hollywood actor a new purpose in life as he calls in favors from just about everyone he's ever known to protect Grace and her father and bring the villains to justice.

I loved the tender yet steamy relationship that nearly overpowers both Ridge and Grace, and the secondary romance was a bit of a surprise but no less welcome. I loved meeting Ridge's buddies, Grady and Faulk, and seeing Drake again reminded me I want to reread his and Bella's story once more. The small-town setting was perfect, a nostalgic look at what communities can be when everyone has each other's backs.

I have to admit, this was the first time I've ever heard of weaponizing a rooster. Brilliantly done!

I do have one question, though: Why can't they elect Edison as mayor?

This is another must-read book from one of the most creative romance authors I've ever read, and I highly recommend it for ever romance reader. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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480 reviews25 followers
November 29, 2021
2 STARS

Ugh! I cannot, for the life of me, finish this. I don't know but everyone feels like one-dimensional. Not only that, but I wasn't invested in the story like I thought I would be when I first read the blurb. It's a shame because I picked this book on-a-whim, meaning I have high hopes for this.

I'm in the minority here that thinks this book was way too boring and predictable. I was expecting something different considering the way it was introduced in the blurb but it was the opposite of what I expected. It was too predictable. Grace and Ridge are like cut-out cardboard who doesn't have developments or whatsoever. I feel disconnected with them sometimes.

I'm happy for everyone who finds this book fantastic but for me, it's a no.
Profile Image for Jenn Amy.
910 reviews83 followers
December 31, 2020
I loved this book full of action, suspense and and a surprising love story. Ridge is a famous actor off in a small town of Dallas, North Dakota to get a break from his crazy Hollywood life. Grace and her father are on the run from a dangerous man who is hunting them. The moment Ridge meets Grace and her father he senses that they need protection and what was supposed to be one night at his place turns into more after a snow storm that keeps them stranded and once Ridge realizes the danger they are in he isn’t about to let Grace and her father go. I loved Ridge and his protective nature. He will stop at nothing to take down the dangerous criminal that is lurking. Grace is a strong, sassy woman, and the two of them have an intense connection and scorching hot chemistry. The story is chalk full of adventure, mystery and suspense and I couldn’t put this down from start to finish.
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502 reviews4 followers
June 30, 2020
The Romeo Arrangement by Nicole Snow
Looking for the big “D”? Welcome to Dallas, North Dakota the small town with a big heart. This town is no stranger to trouble, but it’s been awhile since any big brouhaha disturbed the peace. The Romeo Arrangement by Nicole Snow changes all that. This story is one the town of Dallas will be talking about for ages. Snow has told stories before of small towns and of heroes that love hard, but I have to say that I genuinely enjoyed Dallas and the good folk that she wrote about. Now when it comes to the town’s secret heartthrob Ridge Barnet well, he is just as swoon worthy as his name makes him sound. Grace Sellers is indeed in need of some “saving grace” and Ridge is just the man to do it. Lots of trouble is coming to Dallas along with lots of fiery love that will melt the winter snow. The only thing that disappointed me was that the wonderful town of Hearts Edge was mentioned, and I was so sure that Mrs. Snow was going to bring in those bada&$ men to help Dallas’ local heroes, but sadly they did not show. I read this book in one day, sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see what type of shenanigans Ridge was going to get himself into with his foul mouth and dirty talk. 5-stars for The Romeo Arrangement by Nicole Snow.
Grace Sellers has packed up her sick father and their two old horses and they are on the run. Trapped in a blizzard in North Dakota the last thing Grace expects is to be rescued by a gorgeous lumberjack looking man with blue eyes. Ridge Barnet can’t just sit at the bar and let an inked-up stranger put his hands on the beautiful blonde that had just walked in. So, when he lies saying the blonde is his fiancée and takes care of the man trying to rough up the girl, he has every intention of acting out the part. Now Ridge fills committed to this Romeo Arrangement and wants to continue helping Grace and her father. The longer she is with him the longer he wants her to stay and he’s willing to do anything to keep her in his home, including the one thing he swore never to do again. Things are heating up in Dallas, North Dakota and it has nothing to do with the oncoming spring. Bad men are after Grace and her dad and it’s up to Ridge and his group of buddies to help take care of the problem and take care of it for good.

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1,927 reviews4 followers
July 4, 2020
This Romeo will sweep you off your feet even if you make a wish

The Romeo Arrangement: A Small Town Romance (Knights of Dallas Book 1) by Nicole Snow is another exceptionally well written by this author. I begin my reviews of her books the same way every time because it’s absolutely true! This book is certainly not exception. I couldn’t read fast enough for the resolution and as I neared the end, I didn’t want it to be finished!
I absolutely adored these characters! Every single one of them, but of course the romantic focus steals the thunder for the story. Grace is resolute and filled with determination despite feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness. Also sweet, smart, talented and compassionate with the biggest heart. Ridge is phenomenal! He may be an actor, but in reality, he’s so much better. All the trademark characteristics of a Nicole Snow hero; conflicted, hot, hard, alpha, growl-ly, sweet, funny, kind and big-hearted, generous, persistent, determined and perfectly protective. I alternately swooned, sighed and melted all over my chair through this entire book. Ridge and Grace together is a force, completely inseparable and on fire with combustible chemistry and energy. The emotional connection is sweet and a little bit broken, pulling the heartstrings hard, but healing as they become more and more deeply involved.
The plot is highly engaging and also suspenseful. I was on the edge of my seat, holding my breath and sometimes biting my nails as details of the antagonism was revealed.
Overall, this exceptionally well written book enthralled, captivated and stole my heart with it’s awesomely well developed characters and story. I could write all day about this author’s books, but I don’t want to spoil a truly enjoyable, entertaining and captivating read. That being said, one last thing, Grace gets her wishes back and the first one is a HEA for her and Ridge. Boom. Wish granted. There’s no doubt in my mind there’s much more to come for this couple and their small town.
I read an ARC of this book and voluntarily share my review.
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1,683 reviews806 followers
July 2, 2020
Suspenseful and steamy

Full of action and lust, this is classic Nicole Snow with a twist. It's a new location, new problems, but still the same suspense and steam that she's known for. Longtime fans will enjoy the fresh take while new readers will appreciate that this reads as a standalone. Why the 3-star rating then? While the suspense and steam are there, I didn't really feel the love. The beginning is so focused on the drama and action that there's not a ton of chemistry, and then our couple shifts into a lust-based sexual relationship. None of that equates to romance, and that's where I think this one is lacking.

The story follows Grace, a woman on the run from her problems. Her father's health is failing and that's lead to its own set of issues, but when she meets Ridge, it seems like her luck might be changing. Protective and sexy, Ridge is an actor fighting his own demons (a little bit of triggering content in that backstory). He left the Hollywood lifestyle behind and is living under the radar. But when he steps in to help Grace - and claims to be her fiancé - there's a shift in his world. Dealing with everything that comes their way, these two find themselves getting closer until there's no denying the attraction that sparks between them.

I can always depend on Snow for an action-packed, steamy read, and this definitely satisfies that craving. It's suspenseful from start to finish and Ridge is her kind of hero - protective and alpha with a tender side that's revealed as the story goes on. I'm not sure that I would call this one a slow burn; yes, there's no steam in the first half, but once these two acknowledge that there's attraction there, it's zero to sixty in an instant. There's a lot that I like about this new direction Snow is taking, so while this particular story lacked the romantic build I would've liked, it's still a solid read. Looking forward to seeing what's next from the author! I received an ARC via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review of this suspenseful romance.
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806 reviews15 followers
June 29, 2020
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Grace and her father have nowhere to turn thanks to Clay Grendal, a no good, POS, wannabe gangster who has been threatening their lives. Grace's dad Nelson thought he left that life behind, but can you ever really get out? Now older and wiser, it seems as though he'd be paying for his past mistakes until his dying day. Which, by the way, looks to be sooner rather than later.
Ridge Barnet, rich, gorgeous former actor, is sitting in a bar drinking, talking crap and having fun with friends when Grace and Nelson arrive. What was a typical, boring bar night for Ridge, just became interesting.
Ridge left California for North Dakota to get away from all that is California. Sure life in North Dakota was slower, not as exciting, but tonight would change his perception forever. Playing the hero onscreen is one thing, but in real life? Ridge feels he has no choice in the matter and swoops in to help Grace and her father. Ridge also finds out Clay is not a man to be taken lightly. Good thing Ridge has friends who are more than qualified and eager to help.
There's one thing Clay wants and it's not money. Ridge wants the same thing and he'll be damned if he lets Clay anywhere near her.
AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ ! COMPLETELY ADDICTIVE, I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN ! ! !
THIS BOOK HAS EVERYTHING - 🔥A SMOKING HOT, BAD@$$ GUY AND A SASSY, STRONG WOMAN AND LOTS OF INTENSE, WILD SEX🔥 SUSPENSEFUL AND INTRIGUING ! AWESOME STORY FROM START TO FINISH ! ! !
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1,296 reviews38 followers
July 2, 2020
SOUL-STIRRING - SUSPENSE - & FIERY PASSIONATE ROMANCE

“The Romeo Arrangement” is a cloudburst of emotions with edge of your seat suspense, spine-chilling action, molten-passionate romance, humor, fabulous character interaction, and thrilling breathless scene descriptions.  A page-turner hero read without the glass slipper that left me craving more at the heart-melting conclusion.

Ridge Barnet retired Army Vet moves to a ranch in Dallas, ND to break loose from his acting career. He finds peace and friends in his now low-key life, but dispiriting memories haunt him. Grace and Nelson are on the run to escape the grasp of an arm-twisting criminal.  They left their pumpkin farm behind to seek refuge with family members that fails. Ridge offers them safety on his secluded ranch. Grace and Ridge face challenges and danger before reaching their happy forever. 

Stirring well-written read with a fabulous storyline that will have you cheering for the characters. Ridge’s charismatic persona and protectiveness slays you; he is quite the hero. Grace's admirable qualities make her a worthy heroine. Their chemistry shines, bringing out the best in each other. Backstories tug at your heart. The author does a fantastic job with this adult rendition of Cindy's story. Relishing this read, I voluntarily reviewed a pre-release copy via Booksprout. 
Profile Image for (Grace) Kentucky Bohemian.
2,004 reviews1 follower
July 13, 2020
Sweet Roosters Crowing!
Nicole Snow is such a wonderfully consistent and imaginative author. I think every time I write a review for a new book of hers I end up saying it's my new favorite. That's about the highest praise an author can get--if she can keep creating book boyfriends that are more magnificent than all the ones she's previously written about, then she's the unicorn of romance authors!!!

Ridge Barnet is in his own category for swoon-worthy alpha protector chiseled perfection with a beautiful heart. Daaang. I spent the entire book wiping drool off my kindle. If there were an app for Build-a-Beautiful-Boyfriend, it would create a man like Ridge.

Then there's Grace, who starts out about as prickly as a hickory nut shell. I mean, it's understandable with all she's going through, but Ridge manages to smooth all those little spikes down just fine anyway and she gets to really let her true personality shine. This story has lots of great ancillary characters, too, as all of Ms. Snow's novels do. I love how they all intertwine with the Heart's Edge and even the Enguard Protectors series characters as well.

This is a completely captivating love story with a super slow burn romance that becomes a blazingly torrid love affair of the best kind. It actually has the feel of a brand new, modern fairy tale. It's awesome stuff.
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1,292 reviews29 followers
June 30, 2020
Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo....

I am never disappointed with the stories that Nicole Snow conjures up, she is indeed magical. Ridge Barnet is sexy, rich and a former actor who gives it up for a quiet life in a small town where the people give him privacy. That all goes to hell in a handbasket when he sees a gorgeous damsel in distress at a bar he frequents on occasion. It's in his blood to come to her rescue.

After coming to Grace's and her dad's rescue, Ridge realizes in saving her from a lowlife bully, he may have bitten off more than he could chew. Grace and her dad have been running away from trouble all their lives and having Ridge come to their aid is like a dream come true. But Grace finds out that her and Ridge come from completely different worlds and for her, dreams never come true. They both don't realize they have more in common than they realize.

This story has hot sex, romance and suspense. It's a real barn burner for keeping me on the edge of my kindle. One final note, I never ever thought I could love a rooster so hard.

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2,651 reviews6 followers
June 30, 2020
Grace and her dad are on the run from some bad people and it’s taking a toll on both of them. They have nowhere to go, little money, and Grace’s father is extremely sick. Grace is trying to be strong for her dad, but she is barely holding it together and just really needs a break for once in her life and a stop at a rundown bar provides her with some temporary relief in the form of Ridge the hot guy that steps in to save them. Ridge is a former actor, ex-military guy that has a superhero complex of sorts but when he sees Grace there is something there that draws him in, and he doesn’t want to let go. Ridge was funny, smart, all alpha male, but he was lonely in a way so helping Grace and her father kept him busy and he slowly was falling for her. There were many twists and turns that we never expected and some that explained so much what both characters were going through in their life, it kept me entertained throughout the whole story and I loved every bit of it.

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3,182 reviews46 followers
July 28, 2020
This was a good read. Grace and her father are on the run. She meets Ridge and he happens to be a famous movie star. He offers to help them out and this is how they end up fake engaged. Of course by the end they are in love for real and they get their happy ending.
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2,444 reviews12 followers
July 3, 2020
The heatwave has arrived this summer thanks to Nicole Snow!!!

The heatwave has arrived this summer thanks to Nicole Snow!!!The perfect read for a hot summer day! A lot of heat and a lot of heart, too. Also has humour, steam, and some suspense. The banter between the characters rocks, the chemistry is so real, it pours of the pages. And I couldn't stop laughing at that rooster's antics. I love all of Nicole Snow books, but this is definitely my favorite thus far! The banter between these characters had me laughing out loud more than once. Amazing world building and a steamy story. I didn't want this one to end. This is definitely a must read!!! If you like your reads hot with enough drama and romance to make you swoon, this is it!! Happy reading everyone!!
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1,771 reviews70 followers
January 31, 2022
Not for me

It started off promising, but quickly went downhill. It is way too long considering the content. I skimmed over a bunch of the sex scenes. And there were a lot. I just didn't believe the love story. The conflict was strange and unbelievable.

It annoyed me every time he called the heroine darlin'. It didn't fit the character or his background. He grew up in California in the film history. He may be living on a ranch, but he's no cowboy. The dialogue overall was really weird and unnatural at times…it just didn't flow well.

This is the second book I've read by this author. First time was back in 2015. I don't remember the book, but I apparently gave it 3 generous stars. I don't think I will be reading this author again. She's just not for me.
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622 reviews
July 11, 2020
Loved It!!

I love this book. Like always the characters are pretty well thought out as is the story. Her writting keeps you on your toes. Some things you expect, but I feel like there are those things that she still manages to surprise you with throughout the book. I love Nicole Snow and all of her books that I have read (which is almost all of them). This is most definitely a must read and please believe me when I say that, if you haven’t already, you will want to read all of her books!!!
20 reviews
July 9, 2021
Little Bit of Romance, Little Bit of Hollywood, and a Little Bit of Danger

Tasteeeee (I give this book 5 "e's" for the significant amount bedroom antics, wink, wink)

This book revolves around the main character Gracie whose father Nelson made some bad decisions earlier in life and got tangled up with the mob. Gracie is of course so drop dead gorgeous that the local Mob boss Clay becomes infatuated and will do anything for her.

Cue the gorgeous movie star cowboy Ridge who comes in and saves the day! Want to know the "good details?" Read the Book! It's totally worth it!!!!
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June 23, 2022
Ok so this is a cute read! It has some crime and crazy stuff like that in it which isn’t what I’m used to but I didn’t hate it! I think it dragged on for awhile though. The ending was very unsuspected but cool.
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