In League with Ivy

by J.J. Sorel

No one finds their true love on Tinder…right?
I’m a strong, independent woman. Or that’s what I want to be. And I could be…if not for one distraction…Chase Elliot.

My former friend with benefits and I have enough chemistry to keep a laboratory bubbling. But even after he proposes, I wonder if real romance between a girl like me and a billionaire’s son is even possible.

Also in the mix are multiple misunderstandings, family drama, and the ghosts of Tinder dates past.

Why didn’t anyone tell me the road to happily ever after could be so damn bumpy?

Chase
I never intended to get married. My father had other ideas.

If I didn’t settle down, he’d cut me off. And because fake marriages and marriages of convenience seemed torturous, I thought of Ivy.

She’s gorgeous, smart, and sexy. And she’s the only one I can imagine calling my own. That’s why I proposed.

I maybe should’ve told her about my father’s ultimatum first.

So…what’s a guy to do when he blows up the best thing that ever happened to him? Asking for a friend…

In League with Ivy is a Stand-alone friends-with-benefits Steamy Romantic Comedy. Available on Kindle Unlimited.

Genres: Contemporary

195 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 19, 2022

About the author

Book Excellence Finalist Award Recipient in the Romance Category for her title: Dark Descent into Desire

J. J. Sorel whiles away her day writing Steamy Romance novels. She loves conjuring up slightly damaged, seductive men who fall madly in love with smart quirky women. Before becoming a writer ten years ago, she danced and choreographed for her supper. jjsorel.com

Reviews

[Maryann Larucci-Troche · Rating 5 out of 5]

An erotica well written story of the main characters Ivy and Chase. I’ve always admired authors who could write sexual scenes as if they’re in the act while writing. It’s just so amazing how realistic the sex scenes are. My minds eye can see it and my body was feeling it. What I really liked about this story was it wasn’t spilling over with sexual scenes. There was an actual story developing that I was into, hoping the two main characters didn’t mess things up in a permanent way. I was very happy it ended just like I wanted.

[Megan (sporadic hiatus due to law school) · Rating 3 out of 5]

IN LEAGUE WITH IVY was a decent story, though it didn't have very much in it. It felt more immature except for when it talked about spicy things - which was every other page, to be honest. The writing was okay, but it wasn't for me.

I received a free ARC and am leaving a voluntary and honest review.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put the book down, normally it takes me days and weeks to read one book (because life). But I literally put everything down and just read. This is my first book from this author but not my last. I’m going to check out the other books now. The story was really good and kept me interested the whole way. I laughed a lot, questioned some, and was shocked a few times, not from twist just from the characters and their reactions. This was just an awesome read, super light and not heavy. Perfect rebound book.

[anie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ivy lives with her hippy mom and tries to find a way to be an independent, successful and strong woman. It's not going all that well. :) She works at her mother's store and tries to run a blog on the side, but it feels like her heart isn't in it. 8 months ago she fell hard for Chase Elliot, the billionaire playboy. But she wanted more than him, so they broke up. Now they are friends with benefits, but it's very hard not to get the feels.

Chase was used to being carefree. His days consisted of partying and pretty girls, but now he faces an ultimatum. He needs to get married and take over the company. For neither of which he is ready. But the more time he spends with Ivy, the more he can imagine what the future could be like. The only problem, he didn't mention the ultimatum to Ivy.

It's a romantic and very steamy story, there is a lot of chemistry between them, and the sparks were flying all over the place. :) I like the general storyline and was smiling all through the story.

At places, especially in the middle, it felt like the story was dragging a bit.

Thank you Hidden Gems Books for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was Chase & Ivy’s book. I’m a strong, independent woman. Or that’s what I want to be. And I could be…if not for one distraction…Chase Elliot.
My former friend with benefits and I have enough chemistry to keep a laboratory bubbling. But even after he proposes, I wonder if real romance between a girl like me and a billionaire’s son is even possible. This was a fun read. And am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Autumn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ivy and Chase’s story wasn’t long enough for me!
I loved this book, it was sexy, fun and heart warming. It made me LOL and I didn’t want it to end.
I loved Ivy & Chase’s chemistry, there easy going banter & carefree way of life.
I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a quick, funny read with the right amount of spice 😉

[Kandiemarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a hilarious story!! It’s funny, sexy, and sweet. I couldn’t stop laughing and couldn’t stop reading until I was finished. I enjoyed it tremendously. Looking forward to reading more from the author. Worth recommending.

[Ann Tosti · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a decent story with good writing. Despite that, I wasn’t really that interested through most of the story- I just didn’t like the characters at the story and took me a while to warm up to them.

*I am leaving an honest and voluntary review after receiving this book as an ARC

[Charlie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Porn. O.K., porn with a little story. Honestly, so much sex in the beginning I did actually get bored and skip through chunks. Then there is a story with the perfectest happiest ever afters. No meat here.

[dayna krahn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was not for me. I couldn’t get past the immature characters and found Ivy extremely annoying.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought the book was ok. I just didn't feel as connected to both the characters.
3.5 stars