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Lunchtime Chonicles: Merlot
Amber Everly
Mateo Lennox is the lead vocalist and one half of the world's most beloved twin duo 2L, a band that has made waves globally. You can not consume social media without seeing he and his brother's face in an ad or hearing about how riveting his deep husky voice is or how beautiful the strum of his brother's guitar is. They say their music can make any woman fall in love and lose herself. Women fling themselves at their feet and faint from a simple glance, but screw that! Mateo Lennox especially can go to hell, and I'd be happy to never lay eyes on him again.
But one can only be so lucky! I never thought I'd see that devilish man singing at our best friend's wedding. Let alone wind up in his bed again after sipping a few bottles of Merlot. For one night, I let go and allow those sexy lips to serenade me as they did in the past, but now he's claiming I'm his once more. Uhm, hello! Has he never heard of a one-night stand? I'll never give that devil my heart again. Never!
Mateo Lennox
Amber Everly is sweet, sassy, tall, leggy, and nasty... erm, I mean, classy. She's every man's dream girl... no, she's MY dream girl. But ten years ago, I had an opportunity I couldn't pass up yet... I wish I had.
When my childhood friend asks my brother and me to play at his wedding, I almost decline. I'm a busy man, but I hop on the first thing smoking when he tells me she will be there. I luck out, and now it's me, her, and a bottle of alcohol in a room. She said she's giving me one night, but this little minx is mistaken. I let her get away once, but I'll be taking back what's mine before I leave Brazil if it's the last thing I do.
Mateo Lennox is the lead vocalist and one half of the world's most beloved twin duo 2L, a band that has made waves globally. You can not consume social media without seeing he and his brother's face in an ad or hearing about how riveting his deep husky voice is or how beautiful the strum of his brother's guitar is. They say their music can make any woman fall in love and lose herself. Women fling themselves at their feet and faint from a simple glance, but screw that! Mateo Lennox especially can go to hell, and I'd be happy to never lay eyes on him again.
But one can only be so lucky! I never thought I'd see that devilish man singing at our best friend's wedding. Let alone wind up in his bed again after sipping a few bottles of Merlot. For one night, I let go and allow those sexy lips to serenade me as they did in the past, but now he's claiming I'm his once more. Uhm, hello! Has he never heard of a one-night stand? I'll never give that devil my heart again. Never!
Mateo Lennox
Amber Everly is sweet, sassy, tall, leggy, and nasty... erm, I mean, classy. She's every man's dream girl... no, she's MY dream girl. But ten years ago, I had an opportunity I couldn't pass up yet... I wish I had.
When my childhood friend asks my brother and me to play at his wedding, I almost decline. I'm a busy man, but I hop on the first thing smoking when he tells me she will be there. I luck out, and now it's me, her, and a bottle of alcohol in a room. She said she's giving me one night, but this little minx is mistaken. I let her get away once, but I'll be taking back what's mine before I leave Brazil if it's the last thing I do.
103 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 7, 2022
About the author
Rose Marie
45 books204 followersHey y’all! I’m just a regular girl born and breed in Houston, Texas who likes to write. I’ve been creating stories in my head since I was a kid and always felt I had a talent for reading comprehension. Armed with my love for stories and great reading skills i started to write. I started out writing simple fantasy books as those were my favorite genre of books then. Though I quickly found that I preferred a really good romance between the hero and heroine in the books I read. I noticed that if they didn’t have a good romantic chemistry between the two I didn’t read it. Years later after reading more books in the genre of romance. I find myself here today making this author page. I’m humbled that so many of you have read my work. I appreciate it beyond measure and hope to continue to provide what you guys are looking for.
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October 6, 2022
Amber and Mateo had a long separation
This was another second chance at first love. A decade ago Mateo made a decision that change not only his world but that of the one woman he loved. Amber will never forget the day the man she loved left her creaming for him to stay. He walked away without a second glance. Now ten years later he has to find a way to tell her no show her how much she means to him.
Second chance lunchtime fun. This road was not smooth sailing. The man gots to gravel. He grabbed rockstar style.
This was another second chance at first love. A decade ago Mateo made a decision that change not only his world but that of the one woman he loved. Amber will never forget the day the man she loved left her creaming for him to stay. He walked away without a second glance. Now ten years later he has to find a way to tell her no show her how much she means to him.
Second chance lunchtime fun. This road was not smooth sailing. The man gots to gravel. He grabbed rockstar style.
September 12, 2022
Quick and Sweet
What a quick and romantic read. Lol I loved the fact that Amber was a little hard to get after Mateo thought he can just Waltz back in and I can’t wait to read about Marcelo and Harlow. Their story sounds like it’ll be fun!
What a quick and romantic read. Lol I loved the fact that Amber was a little hard to get after Mateo thought he can just Waltz back in and I can’t wait to read about Marcelo and Harlow. Their story sounds like it’ll be fun!
September 12, 2022
A Rock star, his Honeybee and Merlot🍷❤️😘.
Yasss I loved Mateo and Ambers story🥰. Mateo and his twin Marcelo are rockstar enjoying the high life but there is one thing missing in Mateo’s life, his Honeybee.
A rock star chasing his dreams loses the one thing that inspired his creativity and love of music🥲. Mateo had to make a hard choice at a time when his career was taking off and his decision would result in a heartbreak that he couldn’t get over for 10yrs💔. Amber and Mateo were inseparable until the fateful day when he walked away from her. She never really got over it and had dueling emotions about Mateo😕. A mutual friends wedding brings them face to face after a decade apart and a bottle a merlot🍷 has Amber taking advantage of Mateo and boy did they have a hot steamy night together🔥🥵🔥. I like that Amber stood her ground about giving Mateo a second chance, as he was even more popular with girls throwing themselves at him, could she really trust him🤔😏🤔. It’s mind boggling why he didn’t let Amber know back then the reason for the break up. The 10yrs apart certainly could have been avoided but I’m glad that in the end they were able to reconcile and get back together💞.
The story was very realistic and plausible which made it even more enjoyable👍🏽. Throughout the book I was curious about the situationship between Marcelo and Harlow, because those two weren’t acting right and sense something going on there and I need to know what’s up🤔😉😀. This was a great read and addition to the LTC series, bravo Ms. Rose Marie👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Yasss I loved Mateo and Ambers story🥰. Mateo and his twin Marcelo are rockstar enjoying the high life but there is one thing missing in Mateo’s life, his Honeybee.
A rock star chasing his dreams loses the one thing that inspired his creativity and love of music🥲. Mateo had to make a hard choice at a time when his career was taking off and his decision would result in a heartbreak that he couldn’t get over for 10yrs💔. Amber and Mateo were inseparable until the fateful day when he walked away from her. She never really got over it and had dueling emotions about Mateo😕. A mutual friends wedding brings them face to face after a decade apart and a bottle a merlot🍷 has Amber taking advantage of Mateo and boy did they have a hot steamy night together🔥🥵🔥. I like that Amber stood her ground about giving Mateo a second chance, as he was even more popular with girls throwing themselves at him, could she really trust him🤔😏🤔. It’s mind boggling why he didn’t let Amber know back then the reason for the break up. The 10yrs apart certainly could have been avoided but I’m glad that in the end they were able to reconcile and get back together💞.
The story was very realistic and plausible which made it even more enjoyable👍🏽. Throughout the book I was curious about the situationship between Marcelo and Harlow, because those two weren’t acting right and sense something going on there and I need to know what’s up🤔😉😀. This was a great read and addition to the LTC series, bravo Ms. Rose Marie👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
September 10, 2022
Merlot is the new favorite flava!! 🍷🍷🍷
Ooooooh like Messy Mandy I was hear for this story. Mateo and Marcelo the identical twins of the duo band 2L were hot like fiya y'all!!🔥🔥🔥 But even with the fame Mateo never forgot his true love Amber. It takes an invitation to bring these two people together. The sparks between this couple PLUS the shenanigans going on between Marcelo and Harlowe made this such a fun and exciting read!! I loved how Rose Marie weaved Mateo and Amber's past relationship so we can get a glimpse of what took place prompting their present. Everything was so on point with this book. I especially loved the music that the characters used throughout their story. I actually played each song while I read along. And Messy Mandy's appearance was the icing on the cake. As usual her nosy behind had me LMAO!! That woman has no shame in her game. I mean the Breaking News at the end of the book was proof. But you gotta admit. LTC wouldn't be the same without her! This book was worthy of 5⭐'s for sure. And the epilogue? Yeah, like I said this book was fiya!! 🔥🔥🔥 I can't wait to read about Marcelo in "Pinot Grigio".
Ooooooh like Messy Mandy I was hear for this story. Mateo and Marcelo the identical twins of the duo band 2L were hot like fiya y'all!!🔥🔥🔥 But even with the fame Mateo never forgot his true love Amber. It takes an invitation to bring these two people together. The sparks between this couple PLUS the shenanigans going on between Marcelo and Harlowe made this such a fun and exciting read!! I loved how Rose Marie weaved Mateo and Amber's past relationship so we can get a glimpse of what took place prompting their present. Everything was so on point with this book. I especially loved the music that the characters used throughout their story. I actually played each song while I read along. And Messy Mandy's appearance was the icing on the cake. As usual her nosy behind had me LMAO!! That woman has no shame in her game. I mean the Breaking News at the end of the book was proof. But you gotta admit. LTC wouldn't be the same without her! This book was worthy of 5⭐'s for sure. And the epilogue? Yeah, like I said this book was fiya!! 🔥🔥🔥 I can't wait to read about Marcelo in "Pinot Grigio".
September 9, 2022
Mateo really hurt her
He failed at communicating to Amber what was going on in his family life and career. Had he opened a line of communication, he and Amber could have had a working understanding, but he didn't. As a result, it really messed up her life in moving on. She doubted all of her relationships with the opposite sex. At the same time, no one could fill Mateo's shoes. For him to try to make amends after ten years just angered her. But when he apologized to her in front of the world with his heartfelt feelings and his heart in his hands, that was it for her.
This was a quick easy read that proves that communication with one another is paramount for a good relationship.
He failed at communicating to Amber what was going on in his family life and career. Had he opened a line of communication, he and Amber could have had a working understanding, but he didn't. As a result, it really messed up her life in moving on. She doubted all of her relationships with the opposite sex. At the same time, no one could fill Mateo's shoes. For him to try to make amends after ten years just angered her. But when he apologized to her in front of the world with his heartfelt feelings and his heart in his hands, that was it for her.
This was a quick easy read that proves that communication with one another is paramount for a good relationship.
September 10, 2023
Cute story with definitely some ups and downs
This was a gripping and emotionally charged novel that takes readers on a tumultuous journey through the complexities of love, forgiveness, and personal growth. From the very first page, this book immerses you in the lives of Mateo and Amber, whose relationship is marked by dramatic ups and downs that will leave you breathless.
The novel's pacing keeps you engaged from start to finish, and you'll eagerly turn the pages to discover more. It's a testament to the enduring nature of relationships and the possibility of redemption even when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a good quick love story.
This was a gripping and emotionally charged novel that takes readers on a tumultuous journey through the complexities of love, forgiveness, and personal growth. From the very first page, this book immerses you in the lives of Mateo and Amber, whose relationship is marked by dramatic ups and downs that will leave you breathless.
The novel's pacing keeps you engaged from start to finish, and you'll eagerly turn the pages to discover more. It's a testament to the enduring nature of relationships and the possibility of redemption even when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds. This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a good quick love story.
October 26, 2022
Secondly let’s get into this MERLOT 😧
Did u hit da floor running wit this or whut? I wasn’t even ready for the mofo. Mateo’s nasty azz hooked me from jump but 10 yr later Mateo!?!?!?!? had me attempting to do a lil bit of strange for a piece of change from my Hunni 😈 HoneyBee was right for her demeanor and the safety box she had herself in. I love the LTC books and Merlot has earned a place in my top 5 😍. Now I need for hiz twin come on thru 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Gurl Merlot earned every bit of this 10/10 from me!!!!!
Did u hit da floor running wit this or whut? I wasn’t even ready for the mofo. Mateo’s nasty azz hooked me from jump but 10 yr later Mateo!?!?!?!? had me attempting to do a lil bit of strange for a piece of change from my Hunni 😈 HoneyBee was right for her demeanor and the safety box she had herself in. I love the LTC books and Merlot has earned a place in my top 5 😍. Now I need for hiz twin come on thru 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Gurl Merlot earned every bit of this 10/10 from me!!!!!
September 10, 2022
Hot, Hot, Hot!!!
Mateo and Amber were together 10 years ago but he broke her heart. Once he learned that he could see her again, he jumped at the chance to rekindle his relationship with Amber. This second chance at love had passion and a deep and abiding love between Mateo and Amber. I just loved it when he called her Honeybee or Honey. Loved this book and can't wait to read Marcelo's book.
Mateo and Amber were together 10 years ago but he broke her heart. Once he learned that he could see her again, he jumped at the chance to rekindle his relationship with Amber. This second chance at love had passion and a deep and abiding love between Mateo and Amber. I just loved it when he called her Honeybee or Honey. Loved this book and can't wait to read Marcelo's book.
September 16, 2022
Merlot
Amber and Mateo was hot and heavy before his rock and roll career skyrocketed. Mateo dumped her in a public and embarrassing way. Over the next ten years they didn't stay in touch but they didn't forget or stopped loving each other. They are reunited at their friends wedding. Mateo is ready to make her his again but Amber is unsure of making that commitment again. They spent time together and the old feelings infinite they get back together and enjoyed the music scene.
Amber and Mateo was hot and heavy before his rock and roll career skyrocketed. Mateo dumped her in a public and embarrassing way. Over the next ten years they didn't stay in touch but they didn't forget or stopped loving each other. They are reunited at their friends wedding. Mateo is ready to make her his again but Amber is unsure of making that commitment again. They spent time together and the old feelings infinite they get back together and enjoyed the music scene.
August 26, 2024
hmm
Mateo left the love of his life in an airport ten years ago. Amber doesn’t expect to meet the man that broke her heart all those years ago at her best friend’s wedding. Can they finally reconcile, or as their too much hurt in the past?
I like how this started, but I could absolutely seebut not working out. I love a realistic problem, but some things really do require a ridiculous amount of vulnerability to fix. I enjoyed it still.
Mateo left the love of his life in an airport ten years ago. Amber doesn’t expect to meet the man that broke her heart all those years ago at her best friend’s wedding. Can they finally reconcile, or as their too much hurt in the past?
I like how this started, but I could absolutely seebut not working out. I love a realistic problem, but some things really do require a ridiculous amount of vulnerability to fix. I enjoyed it still.
September 10, 2022
Merlot it is
Love is hard on its own. Add in fame and everyone with their hand out, and it becomes the longest wait of your life. Love like that doesn't die. There has to be honesty amd openness to start where you are right now.
I'm curious to see if Harlow and Mateo's twin get their story told.
Messy Mandy keeps bringing the ish to the bedroom.
Love is hard on its own. Add in fame and everyone with their hand out, and it becomes the longest wait of your life. Love like that doesn't die. There has to be honesty amd openness to start where you are right now.
I'm curious to see if Harlow and Mateo's twin get their story told.
Messy Mandy keeps bringing the ish to the bedroom.
September 10, 2022
This book was a straight turn off for me from the beginning. The opening sex scene was clumsy. The premise of the story was interesting but the absolute MOST off putting part of the book was the continuous blasphemy using the name of God. I can drop the F-bomb just as well as anybody but not involving God. It’s disgusting. Because of that, I can’t recommend this book to anyone.
October 4, 2022
Absolutely Loved It!!!
This was really good!! Nothing else needs to be said. Loved how Mateo realized that he was not losing his Honeybee again. He put the work in literally and figuratively to get his girl back. Great job Rose Marie! Are we gonna get a part 2 with Harlow and Marcelo?? Just saying they had enough fire between them to give us something good.
This was really good!! Nothing else needs to be said. Loved how Mateo realized that he was not losing his Honeybee again. He put the work in literally and figuratively to get his girl back. Great job Rose Marie! Are we gonna get a part 2 with Harlow and Marcelo?? Just saying they had enough fire between them to give us something good.
November 2, 2023
Amber and Mateo
This was a good read. I hated how things ended with Amber and Mateo. If only he had let her know the reasons for his actions. Amber wasn't playing with Mateo this go round. She made him work for her heart this go round and I loved it. I'm glad they were able to reconcile after ten years.💚💚
This was a good read. I hated how things ended with Amber and Mateo. If only he had let her know the reasons for his actions. Amber wasn't playing with Mateo this go round. She made him work for her heart this go round and I loved it. I'm glad they were able to reconcile after ten years.💚💚
September 12, 2024
I love twins and romance
it took 10 years to get back together. 10 years of heartbreak. and a friend's wedding threw them back together again. threw them in bed again. reminded them how good their chemistry was. hot and extremely exciting they were together. and it worked out in the end.
it took 10 years to get back together. 10 years of heartbreak. and a friend's wedding threw them back together again. threw them in bed again. reminded them how good their chemistry was. hot and extremely exciting they were together. and it worked out in the end.
September 9, 2022
Wow!🔥🔥🔥
This book was awesome I loved the storyline and the main characters and the secondary characters. I can't wait to read about his twin. I know Hallow is sneaking off with his twin brother. I would recommend
This book was awesome I loved the storyline and the main characters and the secondary characters. I can't wait to read about his twin. I know Hallow is sneaking off with his twin brother. I would recommend
September 12, 2022
pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I loved everything about this book. The storyline and characters were awesome. I would definitely recommend this book to friends and family. I gave it 5 stars because it was well written and kept my interest.
I loved everything about this book. The storyline and characters were awesome. I would definitely recommend this book to friends and family. I gave it 5 stars because it was well written and kept my interest.
September 12, 2022
Great story!!
I'm very happy with this story. Ten years?? Lol ten whole long years and after what he did?? Lol I think my pride would've made me stay in my room the whole trip so I wouldn't have to see him more than necessary. Can't wait to see what happens with Marcelo.
I'm very happy with this story. Ten years?? Lol ten whole long years and after what he did?? Lol I think my pride would've made me stay in my room the whole trip so I wouldn't have to see him more than necessary. Can't wait to see what happens with Marcelo.
September 12, 2022
Love, love LOVE IT!
Rose Marie never disappoints! I love her books and will be happy to add this to my collection. Grab a copy and your favorite Merlot and see why I'm so excited. Cheers!🍷🍷🔥🔥🔥❤️📖📚
Rose Marie never disappoints! I love her books and will be happy to add this to my collection. Grab a copy and your favorite Merlot and see why I'm so excited. Cheers!🍷🍷🔥🔥🔥❤️📖📚
September 21, 2022
So Good
Love Mateo and Amber. He was wrong for leaving his Honeybee broken hearted. Mateo had to do a lot of groveling for Amber to forgive him. I am glad the two of them are together again.
Love Mateo and Amber. He was wrong for leaving his Honeybee broken hearted. Mateo had to do a lot of groveling for Amber to forgive him. I am glad the two of them are together again.
February 5, 2023
Second chance at love
This is a good book about second chances and what you learn to appreciate once you have lost a love so great. Mateo and Amber are wild for each other and are deserving of this second chance.
This is a good book about second chances and what you learn to appreciate once you have lost a love so great. Mateo and Amber are wild for each other and are deserving of this second chance.
October 7, 2023
Point on!
From beginning to end , this story had my attention! Oh and the Twin..thing was and absolute joy to read(see)! When Mateo swiped the steak knife...I was like ok, I'm here for it! This story was a joy to read!
From beginning to end , this story had my attention! Oh and the Twin..thing was and absolute joy to read(see)! When Mateo swiped the steak knife...I was like ok, I'm here for it! This story was a joy to read!
December 9, 2023
Awesome series
Let me tell you if you don't like your books delicious . then these books are not for you. Please don't Rose Mario don't fix what not broken. We love you as a writer just like this😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘
Let me tell you if you don't like your books delicious . then these books are not for you. Please don't Rose Mario don't fix what not broken. We love you as a writer just like this😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘
April 10, 2024
Good read
This was good. Short and hot. It did seem like that was all Mateo was down for was sex. Did he really know Amber? It took him 10 years to get it together. On to the next Lunch Chronicle
This was good. Short and hot. It did seem like that was all Mateo was down for was sex. Did he really know Amber? It took him 10 years to get it together. On to the next Lunch Chronicle
December 11, 2024
Loved it!
This author I new to me, but I think we can keep on hanging out. I loved Mateo and Amber's story and hope to read about What was brewing between Harlow and Marcelo. Great story with lots of spice. Definitely brought heat to my lunch hour.
This author I new to me, but I think we can keep on hanging out. I loved Mateo and Amber's story and hope to read about What was brewing between Harlow and Marcelo. Great story with lots of spice. Definitely brought heat to my lunch hour.
September 7, 2022
Mateo and Amber have a second chance at love. Can these two correct the past mistakes or should they give up for ever?
September 10, 2022
Second chance at love 💕
This was a great book, from the first chapter till the end you will fall in love with Mateo and Amber. I’m glad that after those years Mateo figured where his heart has always been and to get out of his own way to get his Honeybee and Amber got over her hurt to avoid on missing out on the love she knew was still there. I am definitely waiting on Marcelo and Harlows book because they are fire that needs to stay simmering 🤣.
This was a great book, from the first chapter till the end you will fall in love with Mateo and Amber. I’m glad that after those years Mateo figured where his heart has always been and to get out of his own way to get his Honeybee and Amber got over her hurt to avoid on missing out on the love she knew was still there. I am definitely waiting on Marcelo and Harlows book because they are fire that needs to stay simmering 🤣.
September 9, 2022
I loved it
Friend this book was so good. Sometimes in life we have to fight for what we want. I'm so ready for the next one.
Friend this book was so good. Sometimes in life we have to fight for what we want. I'm so ready for the next one.
September 9, 2022
Great read
This is my first read by this author and I loved it. This was a well developed story with great characterization.
This is my first read by this author and I loved it. This was a well developed story with great characterization.
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