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The first moment I saw her, I was transfixed. Mesmerized. Obsessed.
Daisy walked into that bar on New Year’s Eve looking like she wanted to run in the other direction, like she was out of her element.
And it made me desire her even more. She seemed shy, so very innocent, and young… maybe too young for me.
But I knew nothing could keep me from her. So I approached her with every intent that no matter what, I’d make her realize we were meant to be in each other’s life. We spoke for hours, nestled in the corner in our own world.
It was perfection, and the first time I ever felt complete.
And then I kissed her, that age old tradition when the clock struck midnight on New Year’s. I didn’t expect her to wrap herself around me. I didn’t expect her to whisper for me to take her home.
But what Daisy didn’t know was that she’d awoken something in me that I didn’t know was dead. She was the first woman to make my heart start beating, to make me fall in love. It was fast, instantaneous. It was the feeling a man got when he bonded with a woman, when his soul imprinted on hers.
I was possessive, territorial. No one would tell me it was too fast. Not when nothing had ever felt more right.
At the end of the night, until the end of the world, Daisy would know without a doubt that she was mine and mine alone.
Lena’s note: I know you like them fast and right to the point so don’t worry, this one gives you all the goods but with a healthy dose of romance thrown in. An age gap celibate hero and virgin heroine story to whet your appetite! Enjoy this good old-fashioned safe smut-fest.
Daisy walked into that bar on New Year’s Eve looking like she wanted to run in the other direction, like she was out of her element.
And it made me desire her even more. She seemed shy, so very innocent, and young… maybe too young for me.
But I knew nothing could keep me from her. So I approached her with every intent that no matter what, I’d make her realize we were meant to be in each other’s life. We spoke for hours, nestled in the corner in our own world.
It was perfection, and the first time I ever felt complete.
And then I kissed her, that age old tradition when the clock struck midnight on New Year’s. I didn’t expect her to wrap herself around me. I didn’t expect her to whisper for me to take her home.
But what Daisy didn’t know was that she’d awoken something in me that I didn’t know was dead. She was the first woman to make my heart start beating, to make me fall in love. It was fast, instantaneous. It was the feeling a man got when he bonded with a woman, when his soul imprinted on hers.
I was possessive, territorial. No one would tell me it was too fast. Not when nothing had ever felt more right.
At the end of the night, until the end of the world, Daisy would know without a doubt that she was mine and mine alone.
Lena’s note: I know you like them fast and right to the point so don’t worry, this one gives you all the goods but with a healthy dose of romance thrown in. An age gap celibate hero and virgin heroine story to whet your appetite! Enjoy this good old-fashioned safe smut-fest.
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Published December 28, 2020
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December 28, 2020
Sweet and very hot
This author is proving to be one of my go-to authors. Sweet story of love at first site teamed up with smoking hot scenes (and not at the end of the book). Well done!
-no cheating
-no ow/om drama
-virgin h/ hero celibate for over a decade
-older man(44)/younger woman (22)
-no violence
-no pushing away or separation
-Great epilogues 6 months, 18 months and 17 years!!❤️
This author is proving to be one of my go-to authors. Sweet story of love at first site teamed up with smoking hot scenes (and not at the end of the book). Well done!
-no cheating
-no ow/om drama
-virgin h/ hero celibate for over a decade
-older man(44)/younger woman (22)
-no violence
-no pushing away or separation
-Great epilogues 6 months, 18 months and 17 years!!❤️
December 29, 2020
Short, Hot and Sweet story!
January 7, 2021
Perfect. Filthy. Dirty.
Good god. A short novella with enough smut and dirt to make some blush. My goodness. Leo is the alpha of your dreams.
Someone bring me a Leo, stat.
Good god. A short novella with enough smut and dirt to make some blush. My goodness. Leo is the alpha of your dreams.
Someone bring me a Leo, stat.
December 31, 2020
This story was awesome, it had everything in it that you need for a great romance stroy. It was sweet, romantic, steamy, insta love and had a great HEA.😍😍 They both fell head over heels in love and nothing could stop him from claiming his woman. J/P and alpha male... just awesome.👍👍👍
January 3, 2023
Some parts of this were okay, but sadly, overall, this story wasn’t for me.
April 22, 2024
Leo et Daisy Lowe (22 ans)
Dirige des analyses financières, Comptable pour un restaurant
Braden Marcus et Fiona (meilleure amie)
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Grympy sunshine
Torride et mignonne petite romance.
📖
Dès le premier instant où je l'ai vue, j'ai été transpercé. Hypnotisé. Obsédé.
Daisy est entrée dans ce bar le soir du Nouvel An avec l'air de vouloir courir dans l'autre sens, comme si elle n'était pas dans son élément.
Et cela m'a donné encore plus de désir. Elle semblait timide, tellement innocente et jeune… peut-être trop jeune pour moi.
Mais je savais que rien ne pouvait m'éloigner d'elle. Alors je me suis approché d'elle avec la ferme intention que quoi qu'il arrive, je lui ferais comprendre que nous étions censés être dans la vie de l'autre. Nous avons parlé pendant des heures, nichés dans un coin de notre propre monde.
C'était la perfection et c'était la première fois que je me sentais complet.
Et puis je l'ai embrassée, cette tradition séculaire lorsque l'horloge sonnait minuit le jour de l'An. Je ne m'attendais pas à ce qu'elle s'enroule autour de moi. Je ne m'attendais pas à ce qu'elle me murmure de la ramener à la maison.
Mais ce que Daisy ne savait pas, c'est qu'elle avait réveillé en moi quelque chose dont je ne savais pas qu'il était mort. Elle a été la première femme à faire battre mon cœur, à me faire tomber amoureux. C'était rapide, instantané. C'était le sentiment qu'un homme éprouvait lorsqu'il se liait à une femme, lorsque son âme s'imprimait dans la sienne.
J'étais possessif, territorial. Personne ne me dirait que c'était trop rapide. Pas quand rien n’avait jamais semblé aussi bien.
À la fin de la nuit, jusqu'à la fin du monde, Daisy saurait sans aucun doute qu'elle était à moi et à moi seule.
📚
🖋
Je l'ai remarquée au moment où elle a franchi les portes du bar à cigares. Elle était élégante sans être tape-à-l'oeil. Elle semblait timide mais avait de la force. J'ai été instantanément transpercé alors qu'elle se dirigeait vers sa compagne. Si quelqu'un avait essayé de me forcer à détourner le regard d'elle, j'aurais préféré mourir plutôt que d'obéir à cette demande.
.
Elle était jeune, seulement vingt-deux ans. Pas de frères et sœurs. Parents qui vivaient en dehors de la ville. Et même si j'avais deux fois son âge – littéralement – assez vieux pour être son père si j'y pensais vraiment, ce qui n'était absolument pas le cas, elle se comportait comme une femme mûre, intelligente et pleine d'esprit, élégante et fougueuse.
Le fait que nous étions sur la même longueur d'onde, mon besoin et le sien si forts, si identiques, que j'avais envie d'être putain d'audacieux et de l'inviter chez moi.
.
🖋
Dirige des analyses financières, Comptable pour un restaurant
Braden Marcus et Fiona (meilleure amie)
__
Grympy sunshine
Torride et mignonne petite romance.
📖
Dès le premier instant où je l'ai vue, j'ai été transpercé. Hypnotisé. Obsédé.
Daisy est entrée dans ce bar le soir du Nouvel An avec l'air de vouloir courir dans l'autre sens, comme si elle n'était pas dans son élément.
Et cela m'a donné encore plus de désir. Elle semblait timide, tellement innocente et jeune… peut-être trop jeune pour moi.
Mais je savais que rien ne pouvait m'éloigner d'elle. Alors je me suis approché d'elle avec la ferme intention que quoi qu'il arrive, je lui ferais comprendre que nous étions censés être dans la vie de l'autre. Nous avons parlé pendant des heures, nichés dans un coin de notre propre monde.
C'était la perfection et c'était la première fois que je me sentais complet.
Et puis je l'ai embrassée, cette tradition séculaire lorsque l'horloge sonnait minuit le jour de l'An. Je ne m'attendais pas à ce qu'elle s'enroule autour de moi. Je ne m'attendais pas à ce qu'elle me murmure de la ramener à la maison.
Mais ce que Daisy ne savait pas, c'est qu'elle avait réveillé en moi quelque chose dont je ne savais pas qu'il était mort. Elle a été la première femme à faire battre mon cœur, à me faire tomber amoureux. C'était rapide, instantané. C'était le sentiment qu'un homme éprouvait lorsqu'il se liait à une femme, lorsque son âme s'imprimait dans la sienne.
J'étais possessif, territorial. Personne ne me dirait que c'était trop rapide. Pas quand rien n’avait jamais semblé aussi bien.
À la fin de la nuit, jusqu'à la fin du monde, Daisy saurait sans aucun doute qu'elle était à moi et à moi seule.
📚
🖋
Je l'ai remarquée au moment où elle a franchi les portes du bar à cigares. Elle était élégante sans être tape-à-l'oeil. Elle semblait timide mais avait de la force. J'ai été instantanément transpercé alors qu'elle se dirigeait vers sa compagne. Si quelqu'un avait essayé de me forcer à détourner le regard d'elle, j'aurais préféré mourir plutôt que d'obéir à cette demande.
.
Elle était jeune, seulement vingt-deux ans. Pas de frères et sœurs. Parents qui vivaient en dehors de la ville. Et même si j'avais deux fois son âge – littéralement – assez vieux pour être son père si j'y pensais vraiment, ce qui n'était absolument pas le cas, elle se comportait comme une femme mûre, intelligente et pleine d'esprit, élégante et fougueuse.
Le fait que nous étions sur la même longueur d'onde, mon besoin et le sien si forts, si identiques, que j'avais envie d'être putain d'audacieux et de l'inviter chez moi.
.
🖋
December 15, 2022
I think this is maybe the second or third book I’ve read by this author and I really love her writing style. Age-gap, with a super possessive alpha hero that is instantly in love the second they see their heroine. The story moves fast, going home together and in a committed relationship in less than 24 hours but through the writing, you really feel this couple’s connection. They agree it seems insanely fast and a bit crazy but they are both willing to see where it leads.
I’m actually a little surprised it took 6 months to move in together and definitely a weird out-of-character twist at the 1.5 year epilogue where they have never discussed kids? Yeah that’s a bit weird. Part of the deal with this couple was the no-filter openness between them from the instant they met so the miscommunication on having children seemed a lot off for this couple.
Between that uncharacteristic twist and several MAJOR typos, I did knock a star off. Typos are NOT a usual complaint for me even when there’s a lot of them but changing someone’s name, big fat no-no for me.
Early in the book, Daisy’s BFF introduces her to Braden, the man she (Fiona) is dating. Here’s the conversation:
“Braden, this is my very best friend, Daisy.” I snapped my focus toward Fiona, then looked at Marcus. He smiled and offered me his hand.
Marcus? Um, who? His name is Braden. This is the only time Marcus is used in the entire book. Definitely a typo but I find this sort of typo careless. It takes you out of the story (huh? Who? Did I miss something?) and should have been caught during the first proof reading.
I’m actually a little surprised it took 6 months to move in together and definitely a weird out-of-character twist at the 1.5 year epilogue where they have never discussed kids? Yeah that’s a bit weird. Part of the deal with this couple was the no-filter openness between them from the instant they met so the miscommunication on having children seemed a lot off for this couple.
Between that uncharacteristic twist and several MAJOR typos, I did knock a star off. Typos are NOT a usual complaint for me even when there’s a lot of them but changing someone’s name, big fat no-no for me.
Early in the book, Daisy’s BFF introduces her to Braden, the man she (Fiona) is dating. Here’s the conversation:
“Braden, this is my very best friend, Daisy.” I snapped my focus toward Fiona, then looked at Marcus. He smiled and offered me his hand.
Marcus? Um, who? His name is Braden. This is the only time Marcus is used in the entire book. Definitely a typo but I find this sort of typo careless. It takes you out of the story (huh? Who? Did I miss something?) and should have been caught during the first proof reading.
January 4, 2021
Very fasted paced instalove book. Daisy is out with her bestie to celebrate New Year’s Eve. She feels like a third wheel but couldn’t say no. She has felt like some one is watching her and she confirms it when she heads to the ladies room. She’s sees a man at a booth watching her very closely, he evokes feelings in her she had never felt before. Feeling overwhelmed by his stare she goes to the bathroom, when she comes out he is no longer in the booth. Sad that she missed him she starts back to her friend. She is stopped by drunk people and a guy tries to get her to celebrate with them, but he back off when he sees the giant guy standing behind Daisy. He introduces himself as Leo and the two spend the evening talking and getting to know one another. Loe loves everything he learns about Daisy and she is very intrigued by him. After kissing at midnight she asks to go to his place. They give into their attraction and spend a very hot and sexy night together. Daisy is a virgin and 22 and Leo has been celibate for over ten years. He worries a little since he is twice her age but it does not bother Daisy. Lots of sexy times and three epilogues, one where she moves in, one after they are married and one seventeen years later with three daughters.
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January 19, 2021
I was so stroked to read this book by Lena Lucas :)
This book was short and sweet. It took me under two hours to read and what an enjoyment!
We have Daisy who is a twenty-tw0 and a loner. She doesn't get out much, and keeps to herself. She does dream of love and can't wait to experience it. In this book, Daisy is meeting her friend Fiona at a bar on New Year's Eve. She has drinks with her bestfriend Fiona and her boyfriend, but feels someone is watching her. Who could it be?
Leo is a businessman who is very successful. He is twice Daisy age and is obsessed with her. He notices her beauty and grace. He also has cave like feelings towards Daisy, and have yet to introduce himself. When he does speak to Daisy.....he knows she is the ONE!
This had the Insta-love feels with steamy heat! I love this book so much, I am definitely recommending this book to be added to your shelf. 5 - stars all the way!
This book was short and sweet. It took me under two hours to read and what an enjoyment!
We have Daisy who is a twenty-tw0 and a loner. She doesn't get out much, and keeps to herself. She does dream of love and can't wait to experience it. In this book, Daisy is meeting her friend Fiona at a bar on New Year's Eve. She has drinks with her bestfriend Fiona and her boyfriend, but feels someone is watching her. Who could it be?
Leo is a businessman who is very successful. He is twice Daisy age and is obsessed with her. He notices her beauty and grace. He also has cave like feelings towards Daisy, and have yet to introduce himself. When he does speak to Daisy.....he knows she is the ONE!
This had the Insta-love feels with steamy heat! I love this book so much, I am definitely recommending this book to be added to your shelf. 5 - stars all the way!
December 28, 2020
Daisy didn't want to spend new years alone at 22 she should love to party but wasnt like that so reluctantly agreed to to with her friend Fiona to a bar to see in the new year only she got more than just a new years kiss at midnight. As soon as Daisy stepped into the cigar bar she felt like she was being and watched and she was by Leo. Leo didnt plan on staying late at the bar but when Daisy walked in he was captivated, obsessed with getting to just talk to her, he wanted her like no other. They both felt the instant electric spark ignite between them but will one night be enough? A well written fast paced insta loving hot alpha possessive steamy romance! Not to missed!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 31, 2020
I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. This is a short, steamy, older man and younger woman romance between Leo and Daisy. Leo could not stand the thought of sitting alone that night. It beat being at home even if he went to the bar for a little bit. Daisy was following her best friends advice and going out with her to meet her boyfriend at the cigar bar. She thought it had to be better that sitting at home all alone again. Neither could have guessed that the night would be the start of a happy future together. I enjoyed the characters and the chemistry they had.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2021
This is such a fantastic, sexy, steamy, instant love between two people that saw each other across a crowded room on New Years Eve. Leo couldn't believe that he had finally found the one woman who would make him break his 10 year celibacy. Daisy was everything he ever wanted and then he finds that she wants him just as much but best of all she will be all his and no one else's as she's saved herself just for him. I couldn't put the book down. Leo was what every woman want in their life, a possessive alpha male. I also love the epilogues. You felt the connection jump off the page and into your heart. I received an ARC copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 28, 2020
I enjoyed this short story, Stroked had a strong plot. Daisy and Leo were made for each other. From the moment they laid eyes on each other, there was an instant attraction. Leo was very possessive when it came to Daisy, he would have done anything when it came to her, he was obsessed.
The connection they had was strong, their chemistry was off the charts, it was steamy, they were good together.
This was a good story. Thanks, Lena Lucas. Good work :)
The connection they had was strong, their chemistry was off the charts, it was steamy, they were good together.
This was a good story. Thanks, Lena Lucas. Good work :)
December 29, 2020
I really liked this story. It was short, steamy, and enjoyable. The characters were interesting and likable. Fiona seemed like a great friend to Daisy. Daisy and Leo meet when she goes out with Fiona to meet Fiona's guy. Once Daisy and Leo see each other, they know they want to get to know each other better. Leo is all-in immediately and is over the top obsessed with Daisy. Daisy is nervous but knows from how she feels that this isn't a "normal" meeting. She wants to be with Leo too. They both take a chance together. I loved their happy ever after. I recommend reading this book.
January 1, 2021
This was a very hot and steamy romance! Leo and Daisy has instant attraction, and was it ever steamy hot enough to melt your panties off! This was an OTT drama-free romance and it was very entertaining and enjoyable. I especially loved the epilogues when it talks about their kids and their names - how adorable!
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest opinion.
I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest opinion.
January 7, 2021
This is a fast and insta love book and how doesn't want that on new years eve? Daisy is 22 and a virgin and her best friend drags her out on new years eve but when she meets Leo can it be true love at first site or fate or something else but whatever it is I would like to order me a Leo for new years eve next year. Fantastic book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 14, 2021
Scorching hot with a dollop of sweet❤️🔥❤️🔥
Wowwww!!! What an intense little ride! My kindle nearly melted from the steam! Leo and Daisy see each other on New Years Eve and are immediately entranced—and are consumed by desire.
Hero has been celibate for 10 yrs, no details on past. Heroine is a virgin and belongs only to the hero. No cheating or ow/om, no abuse of any kind. HEA with multiple epilogues.
Wowwww!!! What an intense little ride! My kindle nearly melted from the steam! Leo and Daisy see each other on New Years Eve and are immediately entranced—and are consumed by desire.
Hero has been celibate for 10 yrs, no details on past. Heroine is a virgin and belongs only to the hero. No cheating or ow/om, no abuse of any kind. HEA with multiple epilogues.
December 28, 2020
I loved this story so much! Daisy and Leo were amazing together, I especially loved his 10 years of celibacy. I really enjoy reading the age gap trope. It was wonderful that we had three epilogues and the last one was really cute.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 30, 2020
Daisy goes out with her friend Fiona for New Years Eve and she sees Leo. Leo sees Daisy and something about her draws him to her. He is older and she is younger. This is a short but steamy happy romance. I loved the connection between Daisy and Leo, you could almost feel the sparks. This is a great story. It is a wonderful read. I want more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2021
🚬 Phew I needed that! The heat between Leo and Daisy is palpable from the very first sight. I absolutely loved them, and the smexy parts are hotter than the sun! My only complaint was the repetitiveness of their inner monologues, but even so I gave it 5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 5, 2021
These two were fire. I loved the chemistry between these two. Daisy was adorable and Leo was so flipping hot. Great read in time for New Years for me. I loved the quickness and the tension and heat of these two. Great read, loved the HEA.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 30, 2020
An entertaining instalove older man younger woman romance! It is fast pace, well written, engaging, passionate, funny, witty, steamy, and emotionally deep. The characters are likeable; the chemistry between them is instant and powerful. Definitely recommended!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 31, 2020
Super cute with the right amount of sexiness
This is my first book by Lena Lucas so I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I got was an sexy insta-love that finished all too quickly! I really liked this story and will be checking out Lena’s other books for sure!
This is my first book by Lena Lucas so I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I got was an sexy insta-love that finished all too quickly! I really liked this story and will be checking out Lena’s other books for sure!
January 1, 2021
A very sweet read. Nicely written with cute characters in a good storyline. Easy read. Fast paced. I love a happy ending plus a little extra.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2021
Omg!!! So freaking good. Smoking hot chemistry between characters burnt up the pages. Loved the protective possessive main character. And the amazing woman that completes him.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2021
A hot romance by Lena Lucas. Overall the story was entertaining. I liked the way the story progressed. Good characters for the most part.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2021
It is a instant romance
if instant romances are not your thing you mite not like this book. I think the book is a okay read. i would read this book if I am in reading stump. its short sweet and to the point i think it would help you get back into reading
if instant romances are not your thing you mite not like this book. I think the book is a okay read. i would read this book if I am in reading stump. its short sweet and to the point i think it would help you get back into reading
March 11, 2021
Awww...
Daisy and Leo knew they belonged together from the moment he saw her and she felt his eyes watching her. A third wheel NYE outing with her friend led Daisy to her first love, her first lover, and her everything. What a whirlwind and a beautiful HEA.💕💕
Daisy and Leo knew they belonged together from the moment he saw her and she felt his eyes watching her. A third wheel NYE outing with her friend led Daisy to her first love, her first lover, and her everything. What a whirlwind and a beautiful HEA.💕💕
December 29, 2020
This book flew by for me. It is a sweet but slightly spicy tail of love at first sight. With a younger woman and a possessive alpha.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2020
Considering how short this was I really enjoyed it. There's insta love to the max, a huge age gap that I was TOTALLY here for, A grade steam and it was angst free good time. I volunteered to read and review an early copy of this. All opinions are my own.
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