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Some people are worth melting for.

Police officer Lawson ‘Law’ Lawrence is an iceberg. He’s not the forever kind of guy. All he needs is his work and his lifelong friends, who are more family than anything after all these years.

But when his buddy double dog dares him to hit on Gratitude Peaks' new Science teacher on Halloween night, Law gets hit with a titanic-sized curveball that cracks his exterior. One look is all it takes for him to start melting, losing his heart faster than you can say ‘Beam me up, Scotty.’

Law isn’t a man to shy away from something he wants. Marigold Jimenez has him melting fast and furious, and he’s ready for a forever with her. Nothing is going to hold him back from doing everything he can to claim Mari as his own.
All he needs is one chance. And Law is ready to lay it on thick. Anything to butter Mari up into giving him a chance at forever.

The temps are dropping, and the season is changing. Join us for the Friendsgiving Chronicles as this group of life-long friends fall in love. Guaranteed to be jam packed with autumn vibes, HEAs, smoking-hot, dirty-talkin’ men and the sassy women they lose their hearts to. What a great time to be grateful, thankful & blessed!

78 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 21, 2021

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Profile Image for Carol [Goodreads Addict].
3,128 reviews25.4k followers
August 18, 2024
Buttered Up is book one in the Friendsgiving Chronicles series by Mayra Statham. This is a short, sexy and oh so sweet instalove novella that I thoroughly enjoyed.



Lawson (Law) Lawrence is thirty four years old and is a police officer in Gratitude Peaks. After a long term relationship fizzled out, Law hasn’t seriously dated anyone else since. Hook ups only are all he wants. Until the night of Halloween when “she” walked in to the bar he was in. He couldn’t look away. And when his friends bet him he wouldn’t go over and get her phone number and a date, he proved them oh so wrong.



Marigold (Mari) Jiminez is twenty eight years old and is the new high school science teacher in Gratitude Peaks. She’s new in town. She knew as soon as she saw Gratitude Peaks that this is where she wanted to settle down. When she first saw Law in the bar, she felt the pull instantly. But he seemed way above her usual type. She couldn’t believe it when he came over to talk to her.



These two were so cute together. Mari is sure Law only wants one night and she’s just not cut out for that. But when he proclaims that she is it for him, she’s both thrilled and a little scared because this is moving so fast. I love instalove romance and this one was wonderful. It didn’t feature the season of Autumn as much as I hoped but enjoyed meeting this close knit group of friends and love their yearly Friendsgiving celebration. This is a story of finding your one and only love in the blink of an eye, and of found family. Book two is Zeke and his baker’s book in Drizzled Up.

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Profile Image for Mia.Mi.Jou (on hiatus).
246 reviews109 followers
October 23, 2021
I really love the cover, it's made me pick this book up in the first place, since I've never read anything by this author. I liked how they met (Halloween party, both in star trek costumes) and also the idea of a tight knit friend group. But the story was too much insta and over the top for my liking, even for a novella.
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1,415 reviews72 followers
November 13, 2021
What a short and sweet and steamy read this was! Low on the angst, high on the Insta, just what I wanted.

This story takes place in the fall, including Halloween & Thanksgiving. So it’s a perfect read for this time of year.

I am a fan of insta-love and this quick story gave me what I needed. Lawson could not believe his eyes when Mari walked into the bar. Nor could he ignore that feeling in his chest. Was his heart fluttering? Yup. He just knew she was the one. When he finally made the move to talk to her, the sparks started and never stopped.

I also enjoyed meeting the other characters in this group of friends and I’d love to read their stories.

Buttered Up is my first read by this author and I look forward to reading more.
Profile Image for Melanie.
1,757 reviews384 followers
October 31, 2021
Buttered Up was a quick read featuring a romance set between Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Lawson ‘Law’ Lawrence is not a forever kind of guy, he's more of a love 'em and leave 'em type. But when Law spots the new science teacher on Halloween, he's instantly smitten. And after his friend double dares him to talk to her, Law isn't about to back down. Marigold Jimenez planned to focus on her career for the next few years but Law has her questioning her choice. The connection between them is instantaneous but will it be enough to last a lifetime?

Buttered Up had the potential to be a really cute fall romance, but unfortunately I really disliked the hero. Law is overly possessive and way too over the top for my liking. He pretty much immediately "claims" her before he's even talked to her which I wasn't a fan of. Don't get me wrong, the steamy scenes are enjoyable, which is the only thing that kept this from being a 1 star, but that wasn't enough to make me overcome my dislike of Law. Add in the fact he's professing his love less than a week after meeting and this just wasn't for me.

Overall Buttered Up didn't work for me, but I liked the idea of a series of romances set around Thanksgiving.
Profile Image for Allison Gailey.
46 reviews
November 2, 2024
I am giving this a 3.4 mainly just because I have read better romances. This was still super good tho Lawson is such a king like men need to read this a take notes. Being vulnerable is hot. Out with fuck boy in with caring boys. Loved reading it on Halloween yesterday since it was set at Halloween!!
Profile Image for Michele McMullen .
2,530 reviews85 followers
November 4, 2021
I am falling in love with the group of friends in this series.
This is Lawson the law man and Marigold the school teacher's story. It is instant attraction at it's finest. A stolen moment, coordinating Halloween costumes and instant spark between this couple is setting the tone for this great short story!
Law is enthralled with the beautiful woman at the bar and when a friend gives him a dare to talk to her he does one better and talks, flirts, dances and connects with this beautiful woman. He just knows that if he doesn't go big he will be going home every night alone. He may not have known her long but he just knows.
Mari is captivated with Law and yes thinks he is too good to be true. He is saying all the right things. He is swoon worthy, handsome, funny and yes the full package.
This couple is sweet, sexy, romantic and low angst! Loved it!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
Profile Image for A-reader.
1,598 reviews52 followers
October 29, 2021
My reviews always contain spoilers, I write them so I can remember the story.

Lawson sees the new science teacher, Mari when she comes to his friends bar for Halloween, dressed as a Star Trek character. He’s a police officer in their small town and is dressed as a Star Trek character too. Seeing his interest his friend double dog dare him to get her number and a date, to make the dare interesting they tell him they will donate to the Toys for Tots program at the police precinct. He goes to talk to her and they hit it off, Mari has a great sense of humor and thinks their bet is funny, to give his nosy friends something to talk about she asks him if he wants to leave with her. They go to his place and enjoy sexy times. They pretty much spend the whole week together and come date night she meets all his friends at the football game. They all accept her into their group. After the game they make Thanksgiving plans and Friendsgiving plans, they each confess their love and an epilogue with them at their Friendsgiving dinner. Ends sort of as a HFN, which I’m not a fan off but it seems we will get more of them in the other friends books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Michelle Tremblay.
110 reviews3 followers
October 24, 2021
I bought the book, well honestly due to the cover..lol. The is the first book I have read from this author. It was a quick read but for me it was over the top with the insta love 🤷🏻‍♀️
Profile Image for Nikki_Kate.
1,849 reviews
November 15, 2023
WOW!! Fab*u*lous Absolutely love this one!! I couldn't put this one down. This was a nice quick, short read.

Lawson meets Marigold at his friend's bar, The Salty Owl on Halloween night when she comes in dressed as a Trekkie the same with him. Lawson's friend Zeke double dog dares him to get Marigold's number and take her to the football game at the high school friday night. Lawson is a police officer and Marigold is a teacher. They spend a little time getting to know one another, then they find a corner table to sit at. Lawson tells Marigold that the double dog dare is if he gets her number and takes her to the game his friends will make a considerable donation to the toys for tots. Marigold asks Lawson to dance with her it's something he normally wouldn't do. Soon after Marigold is asking him if he wants to give his friends something more to talk about, she asks him if he wants to get out of here. Lawson takes Marigold to his car and they head to his place. Marigold asks Lawson to kiss her once they get to his place, but he tells her nothing will happened that she doesn't want to happen. Lawson tells Marigold this is different with him, he hasn't been with anyone in a while but he can feel something for her. Lawson tells her he's going to take her on a week worth of dates before Friday night comes. When they get to Lawson's place Marigold tells him to show her his bedroom. Lawson pleasures Marigold, they make love. Lawson tells Marigold she's his he doesn't think he could live without her. Marigold and Lawson spend the weekend together. When Lawson goes back to his apartment he shares with Zeke he finds him in his recliner. Zeke asks him how he knows Marigold is the one. Lawson tells Zeke he know the moment he seen her walk into the bar. Lawson takes Marigold to the Friday night football game, she enjoys herself. With Lawson's friends, Zeke, Hawk, Tillie, and Nova at the game they talk about their Friendsgiving and he tells Marigold she'll be coming. Marigold tells him this is a friend's thing. Lawson tells her she's part of their group, but she tells him they've known each other a long time. Lawson tells her she's coming then tells her she'll be coming with him to Zeke's parents for Thanksgiving. Lawson and Marigold both don't have any family near by. On the way home they decide they want to go apple picking since Halloween is over and they can't get a pumpkin. Lawson tells Marigold he loves her, then she tells him she loves him. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, they all gather at Hawk's place. They made Marigold feel welcome like she's part of them despite having just met. Marigold can’t imagine life without Lawson, and he can't imagine life without her. The day after they all head to The Salty Owl where Zeke is holding the Christmas Wrapping party for the toys for tots. All Lawson ever wanted was his friends to be happy and loved. Like he was with Marigold.
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Profile Image for Kat.
781 reviews48 followers
August 13, 2022
Buttered Up bk 1 (Friendsgiving Chronicles series)
Each book follows a different character and how they find love in Gratitude Peaks.. You will see all the characters because these books follows a close group of friends..

This book Follows Lawson and Marigold's story.. Its love at first sight for Law and Mari in this book..

Lawson is an Police Officer, He is sassy, sweet, Kind, Caring funny and knows what he wants, He has closed himself off from relationships then he meets the new school teacher and that's when everything changes for him, He works hard, His nickname is Law, and has tattoo's, He has a small group of friends that are like family to him, He falls for Marigold

Marigold is a Science Teacher and new to the small town, She is sweet, kind, caring and knows what she wants, She loves her work, her nickname is Mari, always moved around a lot because of her family so she never had any close friends, She meets Lawson at a Halloween party and that's when everything changed for her, She makes some friends and loves the small town, She falls for Lawson

This book is packed full of:
⦁ Awesome characters
⦁ love at First sight Romance
⦁ School Teacher/Police Officer Romance
⦁ Halloween themed
⦁ Dirty talk
⦁ Autumn Vibes
⦁ Thanksgiving theme [ But They all call it Friendsgiving]
⦁ Fast read
⦁ Some Steam
⦁ Sweet
⦁ Short Story

I really enjoyed reading about the life long friendships between Lawson and his best friends because it was really sweet and you could see that they would do anything for each other..

Fav characters are:
⦁ Lawson [Police Officer]
⦁ Marigold [Science Teacher]
⦁ Zeke [Owns his own bar and is a bartender, Best friends with Lawson]
⦁ Tillie [Best friends with Lawson]
⦁ Hawk [Baseball Coach, Best friends with Lawson]
⦁ Nova [English Teacher, Best friends with Lawson]

I really enjoyed the Relationship between Lawson and Marigold because they are sweet together.. I am glad everything worked out and they got a happy ending.. I can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series..
Profile Image for Lauren.
6,131 reviews57 followers
January 19, 2022
First things first; I like the cover of this book!
Buttered up is the first book in the ‘’friends giving chronicles’’ series/collection.
This book is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Law isn’t looking for love but as soon as he sees Mari, he wants her. Mari has just moved to gratitude falls. When Law makes a move will Mari take a chance on love?
The chemistry between Lawson and Mari is clear to see and I liked them together.
I liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I look forward to more books from this series.
Profile Image for Fran.
2,611 reviews4 followers
October 29, 2021
Loved it

This is the first in I hope along series. This is about Marigolds and Lawson. He sees her and that's it for uh I'm. She's it for him. Their story is full of fun and love and I love the way they just fit together. There's a whole group who get together weekly and last one there buys the first round. I think they all want the same thing love and a HEA. Law and Mari's book is the first in the series a mmm d its a great fun read
Profile Image for Yvonne V (Naughty Professora).
796 reviews15 followers
November 9, 2021
A Halloween meeting, instant attraction, and a forever begin when Lawson (Law), the local law enforcement officer, and Mari (Marigold), the high school science teacher show up in matching costumes that allows them to connect. Law has always been the relationship-avoidant guy, until he meets Mari and changes his tune.

Like other novellas from Mayra Statham, this one is short, sweet, and ultra steamy!
429 reviews2 followers
November 3, 2021
Absolutely adorable!

Mayra Statham has quickly become my favorite novella author. This one is just adorable! The banter between friends, the chemistry she developed so quickly between Mari and Law. The friends-this book is the total package. I LOVED it and cannot wait to read the rest of this series
Profile Image for Lynne Garlick.
2,538 reviews28 followers
October 24, 2021
I love this author and I love this book. What an introduction to a new series by this author!
Law melted my heart with his first reaction to Mari and he just kept on melting my heart. What a beautiful story!
Profile Image for Carol.
3,623 reviews3 followers
October 31, 2021
Buttered Up

Love me some shorter stories. Law was a one of those one night stand types, until a beautiful woman walks through the door. You know how they say “ you just know when it’s the right one”. Yep, that’s what happened, rest is history,enjoy.❤️
Profile Image for Shaztwirl.
3,355 reviews38 followers
December 2, 2021
Short But Sweet

There's Insta-love and then there's INSTA-love. This was a huge case of the latter but sweet also by with it. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the group get there happy-ever-afters.
Profile Image for Christina Astorga.
1,072 reviews3 followers
January 18, 2022
This was a quick read that I did love. Law and Mari are an adorable couple. I love how both use their full names only with each other. This is an insta love story that just gets better as each page goes by. I already am looking up book 2.
Profile Image for Sheila.
2,199 reviews5 followers
May 29, 2022
⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

Needs way more stars. Law’s full name was too funny, good thing he didn’t mind it… Mari was super kind, funny and very mature. Loving the No games book. I hope to hear about this couple in the next books to come, maybe a surprise baby… Fingers crossed
Profile Image for Michelle Mclellan.
115 reviews2 followers
October 26, 2021
Law and maris story was a fun read. I liked their story. Looking forward to reading more in this series
Profile Image for Shawn.
3,202 reviews
November 5, 2021
sweet

This was a sweet, fast paced insta love story. You couldn’t help but like Law and they made a great couple. Fun read.
1,195 reviews1 follower
November 6, 2021
Awesome

Law and Mari are such a sweet couple. This wasca perfect story of love at first sight and wonderful friends. I highly recommend it.
405 reviews1 follower
November 19, 2021
nice

Sometimes you just need a straight up romance book. No angst, no drama just them falling in love. This was that kind of book.
Profile Image for Belinda.
1,177 reviews15 followers
November 23, 2021
A great quick and sexy read! I love a insta love story and this one delivered! I look forward to reading more from this series.
884 reviews
January 13, 2022
Good short and cute. Read on kindle unlimited
Profile Image for Angela Galva.
15 reviews4 followers
September 18, 2022
Lovely

Love it. It's funny. love all of Mayra books. It's short just the way I like it awesome reading 😊
Profile Image for Andrea Britton.
2,153 reviews41 followers
October 29, 2021
loved them!

I absolutely love Insta-loves! And Law and Marigold are two opposites who can’t help but be attracted to one another. These two burn up these pages while making you smile and making your heart whole. A perfect short read for any romance lover.

Highly recommended.
Profile Image for Elizabeth.
425 reviews
November 2, 2021
Such a great start to a new series. I’m just bummed they never used his handcuffs😉

Happy Reading Everyone🤓
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