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Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals #2
Boyfriend Lessons
What happens when a shy socialite asks a man she just met, “Will you give me boyfriend lessons?” Find out in this Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals novel by Sophia Singh Sasson.
Her cardinal rule for learning the ropes of romance?
Don’t fall for the teacher!
Shy Lone Star heiress Caitlyn Lattimore is eager to ditch her wallflower status. So when her best friend playfully suggests she practice dating, Caitlyn goes one further. She asks friend of a friend Dev Mallik to give her boyfriend lessons. The spark between them soon turns fun into fire. But is Caitlyn setting herself up for heartbreak? Because Dev’s exacting parents want just the right woman for their son—and they aren’t so sure she’s the one…
Her cardinal rule for learning the ropes of romance?
Don’t fall for the teacher!
Shy Lone Star heiress Caitlyn Lattimore is eager to ditch her wallflower status. So when her best friend playfully suggests she practice dating, Caitlyn goes one further. She asks friend of a friend Dev Mallik to give her boyfriend lessons. The spark between them soon turns fun into fire. But is Caitlyn setting herself up for heartbreak? Because Dev’s exacting parents want just the right woman for their son—and they aren’t so sure she’s the one…
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2022
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Sophia Singh Sasson
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Sophia puts her childhood habit of daydreaming to good use by writing stories she wishes will give you hope, make you laugh, cry, and possibly snort tea from your nose. She was born in Mumbai India, has lived in the Canary Islands, Spain, Toronto, Canada, and currently resides in Washington DC. She loves to read, travel, bake, scuba dive, watch foreign movies, and hear from readers. Contact her at http://SophiaSasson.com or Readers@SophiaSasson.com
Sophia puts her childhood habit of daydreaming to good use by writing stories she wishes will give you hope, make you laugh, cry, and possibly snort tea from your nose. She was born in Mumbai India, has lived in the Canary Islands, Spain, Toronto, Canada, and currently resides in Washington DC. She loves to read, travel, bake, scuba dive, watch foreign movies, and hear from readers. Contact her at http://SophiaSasson.com or Readers@SophiaSasson.com
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May 25, 2022
Good book. The story opens with Caitlyn and her best friend Alice talking about Caitlyn's lack of a dating life. Caitlyn is shy and awkward around men she doesn't know, and it's gotten worse since she broke up with her ex a year earlier. When Alice suggests Caitlyn practice dating, she has her brother Russ in mind. But when Russ brings his friend Dev to dinner at Alice's, Caitlyn immediately feels comfortable with him.
When Caitlyn asks him for "boyfriend lessons," he's taken aback but intrigued. He is in Royal for a few weeks looking for a site for the restaurant he wants to build. He's drawn to Caitlyn, and if he can help her out while getting to know her better, it's a win-win situation.
I liked seeing the relationship develop between Caitlyn and Dev. Dev usually limits himself to casual encounters, but Caitlyn quickly gets under his skin. They spend time together scouting locations and discover that it is easy to talk to each other about anything. The more time they spend together, the closer they get and the stronger their attraction grows. But what happens when Dev has to go back to New York?
Both Caitlyn and Dev are very close to their families. Caitlyn's plans for her future center around Royal. Complicating matters, there is family trouble that Caitlyn feels she needs to be there to help with. Dev's family has very traditional Indian customs. I was happy I read the author's note before the book, or I would have wondered what was going on with Dev. Why on earth would a thirty-year-old man still be living with his parents and allowing them to accept applications to be his wife? I could feel Dev's struggle as his feelings for Caitlyn grew, yet she didn't match his parents' requirement that he marry an Indian woman.
While Dev grew more confident that Caitlyn was the one for him, she worried they were moving too fast. Her breakup with her ex left Caitlyn unable to trust herself and her feelings. When Dev's father shows up at an awkward time, the differences between her and Dev seem insurmountable. Crises with their families pull them apart and force them to take a hard look at their priorities. I liked that Dev didn't give up, and they found a way to make things work.
A little bit deals with the inheritance issue, which is the series's overarching subject.
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When Caitlyn asks him for "boyfriend lessons," he's taken aback but intrigued. He is in Royal for a few weeks looking for a site for the restaurant he wants to build. He's drawn to Caitlyn, and if he can help her out while getting to know her better, it's a win-win situation.
I liked seeing the relationship develop between Caitlyn and Dev. Dev usually limits himself to casual encounters, but Caitlyn quickly gets under his skin. They spend time together scouting locations and discover that it is easy to talk to each other about anything. The more time they spend together, the closer they get and the stronger their attraction grows. But what happens when Dev has to go back to New York?
Both Caitlyn and Dev are very close to their families. Caitlyn's plans for her future center around Royal. Complicating matters, there is family trouble that Caitlyn feels she needs to be there to help with. Dev's family has very traditional Indian customs. I was happy I read the author's note before the book, or I would have wondered what was going on with Dev. Why on earth would a thirty-year-old man still be living with his parents and allowing them to accept applications to be his wife? I could feel Dev's struggle as his feelings for Caitlyn grew, yet she didn't match his parents' requirement that he marry an Indian woman.
While Dev grew more confident that Caitlyn was the one for him, she worried they were moving too fast. Her breakup with her ex left Caitlyn unable to trust herself and her feelings. When Dev's father shows up at an awkward time, the differences between her and Dev seem insurmountable. Crises with their families pull them apart and force them to take a hard look at their priorities. I liked that Dev didn't give up, and they found a way to make things work.
A little bit deals with the inheritance issue, which is the series's overarching subject.
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June 26, 2022
I really wanted to like Boyfriend Lessons because, like kissing lessons, the concept of dating lessons appeals to me on a deep level. However, it was just... fine. It didn't really lean into the concept of boyfriend lessons as much as I would have liked. And really this was all about both characters having intense obligations to their family and that was mostly the full extent of the conflict. But, you know, it was fine. I'm sure a lot of people will really like it.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.
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May 1, 2022Categories
Multicultural & Interracial Romance, Sagas, Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals (Book #2)
Multicultural & Interracial Romance, Sagas, Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals (Book #2)
May 25, 2022
What a page-turner! I picked this one up over my morning tea and couldn't put it down! I loved the chemistry and the low conflict. This is definitely a perfect pandemic read, perfect to transport the reader away from the mess of the current world.
October 26, 2022
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What I really liked about this book is how the author brings Indian culture without overloading the plot. We have to think that Dev was born in US. Yet, his family manages themselves as if they weren’t living in America. On the other hand, since this book is the second one in the Cattleman’s Club: Ranchers and Rivals series, Caitlyn’s family is struggling with some land issues—which is the center of the series—and the natural way this topic is added to the plot is simply magnificent. Also, the secondary characters are perfect for a story that has a lot of drama. Not only the romantic side of it, but the legal aspect of the series.
This is my first book from Sophia Singh Sasson and I liked it. How she created a multicultural and interracial romance is fantastic. The book is well written and balanced with solid arguments, well described settings and powerful scenes. A bit of flaws, yes. But its reading is fast and simple, considering all the drama and intensity this story has. My only suggestion? Read the first book of the series (this series has various authors) because, while this is a standalone book, you could get the whole picture of the series theme if you read the book prior to this one.
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What I really liked about this book is how the author brings Indian culture without overloading the plot. We have to think that Dev was born in US. Yet, his family manages themselves as if they weren’t living in America. On the other hand, since this book is the second one in the Cattleman’s Club: Ranchers and Rivals series, Caitlyn’s family is struggling with some land issues—which is the center of the series—and the natural way this topic is added to the plot is simply magnificent. Also, the secondary characters are perfect for a story that has a lot of drama. Not only the romantic side of it, but the legal aspect of the series.
This is my first book from Sophia Singh Sasson and I liked it. How she created a multicultural and interracial romance is fantastic. The book is well written and balanced with solid arguments, well described settings and powerful scenes. A bit of flaws, yes. But its reading is fast and simple, considering all the drama and intensity this story has. My only suggestion? Read the first book of the series (this series has various authors) because, while this is a standalone book, you could get the whole picture of the series theme if you read the book prior to this one.
June 17, 2024
Nice story. Many obstacle’s in a mixed marriage and traditions. Even those who have had bad experiences or broken hearts still make the same mistakes when they find the right one. It will be interesting to see where their story goes. I know the main issue in this series but the relationships are to superficial. I love Caitlyn’s spirit.
May 29, 2022
Boyfriend Lessons by Sophia Singh Sasson, book two in the Texas Cattleman’s Club: Ranchers and Rivals series follows Caitlyn and Dev as they meet, become smitten, yet deny their feelings for each other. After splitting up with her ex, Caitlyn has felt anxious any time she meets a man; but it’s different with Dev. She feels comfortable with him right away. He's only in town for a couple of weeks, and she agrees to help him find a location for his new business. It will do her good to practice hanging out with a man in a no-pressure situation. Dev is taken with Caitlyn from the moment he meets her. He's normally a wingman and does one night stands instead of relationships. But he's smitten with Caitlyn, the shy Royal upper class heiress who is a gem who asks for Boyfriend Lessons. The more time they spend together, the closer they get and the stronger their attraction grows. This friendship soon becomes so much more than either expected; so much that neither Dev nor Caitlyn want him to leave.
Dev and Caitlyn are wonderful together, and the sensual tension between them sizzles. They are both very close to their families, his traditional Indian family in New York, hers in Texas; which is a huge obstacle for them. While Dev grew more confident that Caitlyn was the one for him, she worried they were moving too fast. Her breakup with her ex left Caitlyn unable to trust herself and her feelings. When Dev's father shows up at an awkward time, the differences between Caitlyn and Dev seem insurmountable. Crises within their families pull them apart and force them to take a hard look at their priorities, and find a way to make things work.
Ms. Sasson wrote a multi-cultural, enjoyable story, with a romantic setting, hunky hero, likeable heroine, and a perfect grand gesture, that should not be missed. She provided a tale rich with emotions, sizzling chemistry, clever banter, and charming characters giving Caitlyn and Dev a chance at love and a future together. I highly recommend Boyfriend Lessons to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Dev and Caitlyn are wonderful together, and the sensual tension between them sizzles. They are both very close to their families, his traditional Indian family in New York, hers in Texas; which is a huge obstacle for them. While Dev grew more confident that Caitlyn was the one for him, she worried they were moving too fast. Her breakup with her ex left Caitlyn unable to trust herself and her feelings. When Dev's father shows up at an awkward time, the differences between Caitlyn and Dev seem insurmountable. Crises within their families pull them apart and force them to take a hard look at their priorities, and find a way to make things work.
Ms. Sasson wrote a multi-cultural, enjoyable story, with a romantic setting, hunky hero, likeable heroine, and a perfect grand gesture, that should not be missed. She provided a tale rich with emotions, sizzling chemistry, clever banter, and charming characters giving Caitlyn and Dev a chance at love and a future together. I highly recommend Boyfriend Lessons to other readers.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
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November 9, 2025this was pretty good!!!!!! IM TELLING YOU GUYSSSS a poc4poc romance will NEVER EVER do me wrong!!! one thing i'll say is i do think the descriptions dragged on, i don't need to know every single outfit she's putting on ever, and i skipped over the sex scenes completely idk something abt the writing there is not for me. i feel like that's par the course for harlequin though. but like. indian male lead biracial fmc their CONNECTION?? their HEALTHY DISCUSSIONS?? the conflict resolution??? i didnt even care that the plot got wrapped up in a tiny bow (bc tbh. i don't want to read about overbearing indian parents more than i have to. if i needed that i know who id call and it just so happens i share a last name with them.) and i was honestly pleasantly surprised that dev's parents weren't like. as much of a problem as i assumed they would be from the summary. the major conflict made sense and idk. this was good. i liked it <3..i love u women of color............and also shout the fuck out harlequin romance i did nawt know ur game like that!
April 15, 2022
Ever since she split with her ex, Caitlyn has felt anxious any time she meets a man. But Dev is different. She feels comfortable with him right away. He's only in town for a couple of weeks, and she agrees to help him find a location for his new business. It'll do her good to practice hanging out with a man in a no-pressure situation. But when friendship turns to more, what will they do when it's time for him to leave?
Dev and Caitlyn are sweet together, and the sensual tension between them is high. They're both close with their families—his in New York, hers in Texas—and this is a big obstacle for them. They both have to rethink their priorities in order to be together. It's gratifying to see them work through it so they can build a future together.
This book is part of a series, and I recommend reading it in order.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Dev and Caitlyn are sweet together, and the sensual tension between them is high. They're both close with their families—his in New York, hers in Texas—and this is a big obstacle for them. They both have to rethink their priorities in order to be together. It's gratifying to see them work through it so they can build a future together.
This book is part of a series, and I recommend reading it in order.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
July 23, 2022
I haven’t read a Desire this good in a while! The characters Caitlyn and Dev leaped off the page and felt original for a category romance. This was my first read from the author and I think she handled the cultural and race issues well, especially in the short confines of a category novel. Race/Culture wasn't the only conflict (h Black/H Indian-American), also the usual things of location and how to make the relationship go the distance.
I adore the “teach me how to seduce” trope. That always creates delicious pining for both characters, but typically the Hero. Dev was a great man who was conflicted by his growing attraction for the heroine as well as his business and family obligations. The author did such a great job keeping the tension going and I really enjoyed this book. Even the Texas Cattleman drama was pretty easy to follow, though I hadn’t read the rest of the series.
Sexy, swoony Texas romp that I really enjoyed!
I adore the “teach me how to seduce” trope. That always creates delicious pining for both characters, but typically the Hero. Dev was a great man who was conflicted by his growing attraction for the heroine as well as his business and family obligations. The author did such a great job keeping the tension going and I really enjoyed this book. Even the Texas Cattleman drama was pretty easy to follow, though I hadn’t read the rest of the series.
Sexy, swoony Texas romp that I really enjoyed!
June 2, 2022
Caitlyn Lattimore's fed up of being shy with men
Her friend suggests she has lessons, then starts again.
However, her friend's brother isn't who catches her eye
Instead its his best friend with whom the sparks fly!
Boyfriend lessons is what she asks for
And Dev agrees, though he'd like something more.
Can this shy heiress learn to take a chance
And will they together find romance?
With family secrets, beliefs, upsets and more
Together with cultural expectations at the fore,
A contemporary romance, that is true
But there's also a family mystery thread running through.
With surprises, worries and family demands
Can this love develop and each understand
Life isn't about just one person or another
It involves trust, compromise and love as they'll discover.
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
A great addition to this series and this is my honest review
Her friend suggests she has lessons, then starts again.
However, her friend's brother isn't who catches her eye
Instead its his best friend with whom the sparks fly!
Boyfriend lessons is what she asks for
And Dev agrees, though he'd like something more.
Can this shy heiress learn to take a chance
And will they together find romance?
With family secrets, beliefs, upsets and more
Together with cultural expectations at the fore,
A contemporary romance, that is true
But there's also a family mystery thread running through.
With surprises, worries and family demands
Can this love develop and each understand
Life isn't about just one person or another
It involves trust, compromise and love as they'll discover.
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
A great addition to this series and this is my honest review
August 30, 2022
2.5
It just wasn’t fully fleshed out to me. All the pieces were outlined but the heft and character development didn’t hit. It was also hard for me to take the characters all the way seriously. It was supposed to be fake dating but felt more instalove.
Also the family obligations and anti-black racism from his mother was not adequately addressed. Her relenting on him not marrying an Indian girl is not the same as resolution on her being racist. Race is important to the characters but I also didn’t feel it like I should have.
I think either the racism and family ties or the physical distance and separate lives should’ve been the sole issue. Having both led them to be half-baked and unserious.
It was also really hard for me to take Caitlyn serious as a character, she just didn’t seem very passionate. Like they didn’t feel like real people or even romance novel people idk.
It just wasn’t fully fleshed out to me. All the pieces were outlined but the heft and character development didn’t hit. It was also hard for me to take the characters all the way seriously. It was supposed to be fake dating but felt more instalove.
Also the family obligations and anti-black racism from his mother was not adequately addressed. Her relenting on him not marrying an Indian girl is not the same as resolution on her being racist. Race is important to the characters but I also didn’t feel it like I should have.
I think either the racism and family ties or the physical distance and separate lives should’ve been the sole issue. Having both led them to be half-baked and unserious.
It was also really hard for me to take Caitlyn serious as a character, she just didn’t seem very passionate. Like they didn’t feel like real people or even romance novel people idk.
May 10, 2022
Thank you Netgalley and HARLEQUIN for giving me an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Oh, this book. THIS FREAKING BOOK. I was mad that it didn't get more of these two. Story follows Caitlyn and Dev as they meet and deny their feelings for each other. Both of these characters are very family oriented and I wanted to scream when they didn't communicate their feelings.
It was a lovely story and I was hooked early on. The whole "Boyfriend lessons" thing had me hooked since the blurb. It had the instalove I like, cause they got to know each other and we got to see that. Loved the touch of Indian culture in there, wished it had more. It's well written and intriguing, great for a quick palette cleanser.
Oh, this book. THIS FREAKING BOOK. I was mad that it didn't get more of these two. Story follows Caitlyn and Dev as they meet and deny their feelings for each other. Both of these characters are very family oriented and I wanted to scream when they didn't communicate their feelings.
It was a lovely story and I was hooked early on. The whole "Boyfriend lessons" thing had me hooked since the blurb. It had the instalove I like, cause they got to know each other and we got to see that. Loved the touch of Indian culture in there, wished it had more. It's well written and intriguing, great for a quick palette cleanser.
April 19, 2022
4.5 stars. I really liked this story. The H&h were cute and so perfect for each other. As with other books set in Royal, Texas there is a side mystery/intrigue, but it played very little part in the development of this story. IMO it explored this multicultural relationship well, and with depth. I liked that the looked at the practicalities of life, not just how they feel about each other. Overall, an enjoyable sweet with heat story. *I received an ARC of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.
May 24, 2022
Boyfriend lessons....
Dev is Indian and I appreciated the author's note on his heritage because if I only came from an American viewpoint I probably wouldn't be able to get why his parents were so meddling and why he let them have such a say in his life.
Dev is taken with Caitlyn as soon as he meets her. He's normally a wingman and does one night stands instead of relationships. But he's smitten with Caitlyn, the shy Royal upperclass heiress who is a gem who asks for Boyfriend Lessons.
Recommend for sweet and steamy.
Dev is Indian and I appreciated the author's note on his heritage because if I only came from an American viewpoint I probably wouldn't be able to get why his parents were so meddling and why he let them have such a say in his life.
Dev is taken with Caitlyn as soon as he meets her. He's normally a wingman and does one night stands instead of relationships. But he's smitten with Caitlyn, the shy Royal upperclass heiress who is a gem who asks for Boyfriend Lessons.
Recommend for sweet and steamy.
June 2, 2022
3 1/2 STARS!
Sizzling love at first sight! The second book in the Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals series starts out a tad confusing with a lot of characters mentioned without full disclosure of who is who, but it quickly leveled out into an enjoyable meet cute for Caitlyn and Dev. Their timeline until "I love you" was extremely rushed, but I enjoyed the characters as a whole and found them relatable.
I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys love when it's least expected between a man of the world and a refreshingly naive heroine.
Sizzling love at first sight! The second book in the Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals series starts out a tad confusing with a lot of characters mentioned without full disclosure of who is who, but it quickly leveled out into an enjoyable meet cute for Caitlyn and Dev. Their timeline until "I love you" was extremely rushed, but I enjoyed the characters as a whole and found them relatable.
I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys love when it's least expected between a man of the world and a refreshingly naive heroine.
June 17, 2022
Love at first sight I love Caitlyn and Dev. These two knew from their first meeting at Alice's place that they were smitten with each other. Sparks were there and I'm glad these two didn't waste a lot of time ignoring it. When Caitlyn asked Dev to give her boyfriend lessons it was funny but I'm glad SSS touched on the subject about intimacy. To me Caitlyn just needed the right man for her. Great story looking forward to the next book I liked we were given a sneak peek into what is to come with the next story.
May 23, 2022
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
I love the “lessons in intimacy” trope, and this book delivers. While the acquaintance prior between Dev and Caitlyn is short, their chemistry is electric, and they have a sweet and sensual dynamic. They both have other priorities they need to negotiate in order to be together, and that makes for an engaging romance with decent stakes.
I love the “lessons in intimacy” trope, and this book delivers. While the acquaintance prior between Dev and Caitlyn is short, their chemistry is electric, and they have a sweet and sensual dynamic. They both have other priorities they need to negotiate in order to be together, and that makes for an engaging romance with decent stakes.
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April 16, 2022The second book in the Texas Cattleman's Club: Ranchers and Rivals by Sophia Singh Sasson does not disappoint. The steamy romance will keep you turning the pages with undeniable chemistry and witty banter. Boyfriend Lessons is sure to leave you wanting more. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
April 18, 2022
This was quick, cute, and fun! It was great to see diversity in a ranch romance. I also really enjoyed how the couple communicated with each other, for the most part - if one was upset, the other asked about it instead of passing over it. I usually like fake dating, but the need for it here was a bit flimsy, so I’m glad that didn’t last too long.
April 21, 2022
This was a very cute book! Nice and short. It is a fake boyfriend to immediate lovers story. I liked the steamy wholesomeness of it ( if I can even put those two titles together). Definitely recommend.
October 26, 2022
A story about family, responsibility and being true to oneself. Enjoyed watching two people who put family above their own needs find one another and learn to make compromises to get what their heart desired.
March 23, 2022
I love the TCC series but this one unfortunately dragged on for me..I read it all the way through so as I could find out more about what is going on with the mystery of this series.
May 7, 2022
I loved this book so much. That I really wanted to give it 5 stars but the ending came to quick and didn’t fit the story.
May 24, 2022
Caitlyn had a bad experience with her last boyfriend. It has shaken her so much, that she has trouble opening up to any new guy. When her friend tries to set her up with her brother, she instead talks to his best friend.
Surprisingly she feels comfortable around him and has no trouble talking to him. So she asks him to give her boyfriend lessons. If she hangs out with him and talks to him more, she will get comfortable around guys.
Dev is in town for a little while, searching for a place to open his new restaurant. He agrees to hang out with her, but there is too much chemistry between them, to be able to just stay friends.
I like the storyline, but it felt overly long.
got it on NetGalley, all thoughts and opinions are my own
Surprisingly she feels comfortable around him and has no trouble talking to him. So she asks him to give her boyfriend lessons. If she hangs out with him and talks to him more, she will get comfortable around guys.
Dev is in town for a little while, searching for a place to open his new restaurant. He agrees to hang out with her, but there is too much chemistry between them, to be able to just stay friends.
I like the storyline, but it felt overly long.
got it on NetGalley, all thoughts and opinions are my own
May 30, 2022
Love it
November 22, 2022
Quick read. She felt she needed lessons with dating. It was sparks right away but will family get in the way.
March 16, 2024
Way too insta for me
October 27, 2025
I like the story between Caitlyn and Dev., but I want moorrreeee! More of their story, not if the ranch.
did-not-finish
June 27, 2022I wanted to see what a Harlequin Desire romance novel is like. Within 3 pages I could tell this was not the book for me. It felt very Dallas in an unironic 1980s way.
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