Bound to the Beard

Candy Cane Key

by Eve London

What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.

Coral

When my bestie whisks me away to Vegas for a girlfriend getaway to get my mind off the business I’m trying to buy, I expect to ring in the new year, not wake up with a ring on my finger. Despite my attraction to the red-hot bearded ginger in my bed, I hop a plane home to Candy Cane Key. A one-night stand wedding can't possibly be the start to something that will last forever... can it?

Flynn

The first time I see Coral, I know she’s the one. So when I get the chance to check an item off her visiting Vegas bucket list, I go all in. But what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. I’ve got nothing to lose by following her home and convincing her to give us a chance for real. And maybe everything to gain.

The MAN OF THE MONTH CLUB is a steamy small-town collection featuring a new hottie (or two!) every month. In 2023, escape to Candy Kane Key, Florida, and celebrate ALL the holidays with your favorite group of romance authors and their delicious mountain men. Can’t wait to see you there!

Genres: Contemporary

81 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 15, 2023

About the author

When Eve London was a girl she wanted to be a trapeze artist. Instead, she grew up to be like most women–a juggler–trying to keep bunches of balls in the air. Now she spends her days writing about the kind of men she likes – sexy, shameless, and just a little bit sarcastic.

Reviews

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Third time's the charm!

Finn has his work cut out for him, Coral doesn't make it easy to sweep her off her feet but Finn knows she is his soul mate and is determined! Christmas is a magical time of year, especially when it lasts all year in the beautiful Candy Cane Key, join us for a little Christmas magic!
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flynn is in Vegas for his friend’s wedding, but he never expected to meet and fall for beautiful Coral! They end up getting married and decide to spend the rest of the weekend together! Only she ends up going home! Can he show her that they belong together? Can they find their happily ever after? Great book that I would highly recommend!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Syd Springer · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars
Overall, I thought that this was an ok book. I felt as though I was getting whiplash from Coral. Flynn was really sweet and I really liked him but the way that Coral came across first time they met, really irritated me. Yes, Coral was able to see that she can have a relationship and a thriving business but I didn't care for the way that she treat Flynn. While I had issues with this book, doesn't mean that someone else own love it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Noemi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coral and Flynn meet while they're . They start off together after a slew of comical accident where one is that they end up "fake" married but they legally have tied the knot.

Flynn is mesmerized by Coral and sets out to demonstrate that his feelings are real and he does this rather nicely!

I enjoyed this read 📚!

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[Sierra M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always swoon for a hero that falls first. The meet cute - *chef’s kiss*. The pursuit - perfection. Every time I read this author, it gets better and better. I really adored this couple - Flynn was a dream hero. And THANK YOU for a ginger hero. We don’t get enough red headed leading men.

ARC voluntary review.

[Nikki_Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!! WOW!! Fab*u*lous Absolutely love this one!! I couldn't put this one down. This was a nice quick, short read.

Flynn and Coral met when they both are in Vegas, she's there for a girls weekend getaway while he's there for his friends wedding. Flynn accidental bumps into Coral spilling his drink on her and sending her purse into the water. He also ripes her shirt but offers his to her, then heads into the water to get her purse back. Coral best friend Gwen is trying to help her forget about her troubles back in Candy Cane Keys. Soon Gwen is telling Flynn and his best friend Josh all about Coral bucket list one of them being she wants to see a Vegas wedding chapel. Flynn invites Coral and Gwen to his friend Josh's wedding. When the bride doesn't show up for the wedding Josh has a idea that Flynn and Coral have a fake marriage. The wedding chapel tells them that they don't do fake weddings, so Flynn suggest they get married and they'll have it annulled the next day. Coral agrees only because she wants to experience a real wedding in Vegas. After they party with their friends Flynn and Coral head back to his room. The next morning Flynn wakes up and Coral not in bed, he left her a note that she had to go back home for an emergency. When Flynn find his friends for brunch he tells them Coral went back home. Flynn's friend Josh suggest that he go to Candy Cane Keys if he really has feelings for Coral and wants to see this marriage work. Flynn books a flight to find Coral, while she's home doing inventory for the bank to get her loan approved. Coral wants to own the shop she works at a Costal Christmas a Christmas themed shop that she wants to expand to other locations. Flynn finds Coral and she can't believe he came to Candy Cane Keys but then she figures he just wants to get paperwork started for the annulment. Flynn helps Coral get her inventory done, they they head up to her apartment above the store. Flynn tells Coral she needs to take a break they head upstairs to pleasure one another then make love. The next day Flynn tells Coral he doesn't want an annulment he wants to stay married, he likes her and he makes her happy, he's never smiled this much. Coral tells him she has to much going on with trying to get a loan from the bank to buy Coral Christmas. Flynn tells her to give him some time to prove himself to her. Flynn asks her to show him around Candy Cane Key since she agreed to give him some time. When they get back to Coral's shop she finds out she got a phone call from a couple wanting a last minute Christmas themed wedding. So Coral has to find all her things he has for weddings. Coral suggest that Flynn head back to Texas since he's a distraction to her. Coral tells him she needs to put the work in now to build something for herself later. Flynn tries to tell her she can have both, her business and a relationship. Coral tells him it's been fun but now she needs to get to work. Flynn is about to write a note to Coral when he flips over a paper and notices her design for her Winter wonderland backdrop. Flynn knows he can build her backdrop he just needs a few things he didn't bring with him, so he calls his friend Josh. Three day pass and Coral hasn't seen Flynn so she figures he went back to Texas. Coral's friend Gwen helps her get her Winter Wonderland ready for the couple to come and look at. Gwen gets a message her deliver is here, so she leaves Coral. When Gwen comes back with the backdrop Coral asks her what she's doing. Gwen shows her and Coral can't believe it's exactly what she wanted for the backdrop. Gwen tells her that they both know someone who's good with his hands. Coral asks her if it was Flynn, Gwen tells her it was. Coral asks her if Flynn is still in Florida, Gwen tells her that he went back to Texas this morning. Gwen asks her what she's going to do, Coral tells her she was pretty mean to him. Coral comes up with a plan to met Flynn in Vegas telling him they both need to be there to sign the annulment. When Flynn arrives in Vegas he heads to the observation deck to watch the fountain at the Bellagio. Someone comes up behind him, when she starts talking to him he knows its Coral. He asks her what's she doing there, and she tells him she's waiting for him. Coral tells him she made a mistake, she wants to know if it's too late for them to try. Flynn tells her it's not to late to try, Coral tells him she's sorry. Coral tells him being around him makes her happy, and he tells her she makes him happy. Flynn gets down on one knee and asks Coral if she'll marry him again, then gives her a ring. Coral asks him where he got the ring from and he tells her he bought it when he came to Candy Cane Keys. Flynn asks her if she's going to say yes since people are staring to stare at them. Coral tells him yes, but Flynn tells her he has a few conditions. Flynn tells her first he gets one date once a week even if she's busy at her shop, Coral agrees. Second Flynn tells her they have to renew their wedding vows at a little white wedding chapel and Coral agrees. Coral tells him she loves him and Flynn tells her he loves her. One year later, they renew their wedding vows but this time it's in the chapel Coral created in Candy Cane Keys right in her Coral Christmas store. Coral is pregnant with their first child but she isn't showing, yet. Mama Mae and several of Flynn's foster brother's were present. When she reaches Flynn at the end of the aisle he asks her if she's ready for a final surprise. She tells him yes, and an Elvis impersonator steps behind the podium dressed in a Santa outfit. In front of a crowd of friends and family, presided over by the only Santa Elvis Coral and Flynn get married for third time. Flynn told her the third time was a charm, but something told her they'd had it right all along. Thanks to Flynn's persistence and Coral finally letting loose a little, they were well on their way to their own happily ever after. Now they'd get to share a little piece of how everything started in Vegas with Candy Cane Key.

[Moni · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first book of the author's that I've read but I don't mind reading a full length novel from her in the future. This is a good novella for fans of instalove to enjoy.

Coral, the FL, is a bit uptight as she's preparing to own her own business. Because of that, when she first meets Flynn, the ML, she has a bit of an attitude towards him. For some, her attitude could bring down the level of cuteness of their first meeting. However, she doesn't keep the attitude towards him for long, though she still has reservations about a relationship with him.
Flynn, our ML, has just sold his part of a shared business with his friend so he's free to do whatever he wants. Once he meets Coral, he knows that getting to know her is what he wants. He's patient & does his best to show her his feelings.

With the way they met, I wanted to continue reading to see how their relationship would develop once they left Las Vegas. The situation that Coral & Flynn find themselves could be a little silly but it's still a fun situation to read about, especially for fans of the fake dating tropethough this isn't a fake dating situation. The biggest conflict the couple face is Coral herself & Flynn is giving more of himself to their relationship, which I guess could be off putting for some. However, since it's a novella, it doesn't last long & I don't think it will make one not like the overall story. I liked it well enough & even want to read more about Flynn's friends mentioned in this book.

[Rachel (Rrbookreviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

review: 4/5 ⭐️
Steam: 2/5 🔥

#boundtothebeard is a new novella by @evelondonbooks part of the #manofthemonthseries

Flynn is in Vegas for his best friend and former business partner’s wedding. They are there to celebrate and have some fun. He’s a little reserved and doesn’t always act on impulse until he bumps into Coral. Things get a little messy. One thing leads to another, some drinks, being spontaneous and a broken wedding that these two decide to get married. It’s supposed to be a joke. But that’s not the case. Coral is a workaholic who’s determined to get the store she loves as her own. Flynn felt something instantly to her. For such a “fake” not fake wedding, these two are bound and having a good time for now. Instalove and lust takes over and now, these two need to figure out if they want to make it last, or move their separate ways. Flynn’s already found her once after she ran away, how many chances will he give her?

This novella was cute. I loved Flynn and his personality. He was determined to get Coral out of her shell, forget her problems and enjoy her time. Coral wanted to sink into this bearded hunk and forget about work for 5 minutes. It’s quick and has some steam that’s great for a read between books. I’m really enjoying this series and definitely recommend.

[Ms. Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flynn is in Las Vegas with his friend Josh for Josh’s wedding to Georgeanne. He takes Josh’s fruity vodka drink away from him and steers him to watch the Bellagio fountains to sober him up.

Coral and her friend Gwen are standing next to them when Josh knocks into Flynn’s arm and the drink starts to spill on Coral. Coral loses her purse in the fountain and her shirt gets ripped. Flynn jumps the railing and retrieves Coral’s purse.

This is Coral’s first time in Vegas so Gwen made her create a bucket list on the plane. Gwen is trying to distract Coral this weekend while she waits to find out if her business loan has been approved. She is trying to buy Coastal Christmas, a huge gift shop in Candy Cane Key Florida. Flynn tells Coral and Gwen that he would love to help Coral cross off her bucket list items.

What happens when Josh’s fiancé ditches him at the wedding chapel? Will Flynn convince Coral that they are meant for each other? Will Coral get her business loan and her man?

I love stories that feature Mama Mae’s foster sons.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Frances Hernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this ebook ARC, from the author, on the condition that I write an honest review.
This is another great book, written by Eve London. She writes the best concise, instalove books. I usually read long books, but it’s always nice to read a short romance story.
Flynn is in Las Vegas for his best friends wedding...a wedding that gets canceled. While taking care of the drunk groom, Flynn accidentally spills a drink on Coral, and drops her purse in a water fountain. He feels an immediate attraction to her. With the wedding chapel reserved, Flynn and Coral have a fake wedding.
Coral is a hard working young woman, and has been forced to have fun in Las Vegas, by her best friend. While there she meets and marries Flynn. Coral is called home for an emergency at her business, leaving Flynn asleep in his bed.
Flynn has fallen in love with Coral, so he follows her to her hometown. He helps her with her business, and they establish a relationship, and finally confess their love to each other, and obtain their HEA.

[Tima · Rating 4 out of 5]

Flynn, the male lead, is in Vegas as the best man for a friend’s wedding. Coral, the female lead, is in Vegas because her best friend has guilted into taking a trip because she’s a workaholic. When they literally bump into each other, the attraction is instant and, when Flynn’s friend gets stood up and wants someone to get married, they oblige with no intention of sticking it out. But Flynn would really like to make something more of it. Now he just needs to convince Coral…

This short story is dual POV, well written, and a cute, sweet, instalove romance. It is light and fluffy and exactly what I needed after accidentally reading too many dark romances in a row! I enjoyed Flynn’s gentle persistence in light of Coral’s continued resistance. I appreciated Coral’s ambition, though we didn’t get told why she was so focused to the exclusion of almost anything else. I enjoyed the ending.

I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Will Find a Way . . .

Flynn is in Las Vegas to attend the wedding of his best friend but it gets cancelled. After a series of mishaps with Coral, he can feel the strong attraction already. He helps with her bucket list, marrying in the chapel while she is in Vegas, as part of the fun according to her best friend. And Flynn’s friend had preparations for a big party so they should probably make luse of it. So Flynn and Coral are ready for their fake wedding in the chapel already reserved for his friend. Only it may not be fake after all since the wedding director said they only do real weddings! But they can get it annulled the next morning.

However, Coral gets an urgent call to return to her business right away, so she leaves Flynn as he sleeps and she hurries home to Candy Cane Key. But Flynn was serious about her and he goes after her. Can he convince her that he loves her and wants to give their marriage a chance? Will they get to keep their HEA?

[Sherri Leisure · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eve London has written a delightful little story. I have read a couple of books by this author and enjoyed each and everyone of them. But, Bound to the Beard is by far my favorite one. All of the characters were beyond likable and I just couldn't get enough of them. Flynn and Coral were perfect for one another and had instantaneous chemistry. I wouldn't have minded their story being a little longer...I just didn't want the book to end. Not only was the plot original and refreshing when it comes to instant love, but it also made me laugh so hard I cried. Sometimes you just know when you have found your forever love and that was the case with these two. If you enjoy instant love stories and really want to laugh this is a book you must read.

I received an ARC for this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Stacey K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coral goes to Vegas with her friend for a weekend getaway. Flynn goes to Vegas for his friends wedding. How these two actual meet has to be one of the funnest meetings I've read in a long time. After initially causing Coral trouble how Flynn redeems himself is swoon worthy. Then anyone who wear the outfit they put him in sounds like a fun man. What happens in Vegas definitely doesn't stay in Vegas. After Coral leaves, what Flynn does next is another awesome move on his part. This one will take me on an emotional journey that tugged at my heart strings. Loved seeing some of Mama Mae's boys together again. Eve London has brought another entertaining read, that you don't want to miss.

I received an ARC copy of this book.

[Cherie Alvaro · Rating 5 out of 5]

What do you know... What happens in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas!!! Coral and her BFF take off to Vegas for a girls get away, so she can forget about work. What she didn't intend on happening was waking up with a stranger married and no matter how attracted to him she is a quickie Vegas marriage can't last so she runs home leaving Flynn determined to follow her and convince her that falling instantly into love is a real thing! and their meant to be together forever... I LOVE Eve's writing style, the way she makes her character come to life and how they work through their 'stuff' to find a HEA. I loved this series last year and so far loving it again this year!!!.

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[Darby Cates · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great instalove with an instawedding!

I’m loving instalove because they are satisfying stories I can read and feel accomplished in a couple of evenings. This one did not disappoint. My mind was preoccupied most of the week but when I did sit down to read, this story was easily my focus.

Coral is work focused and resists Flynn as a distraction (she’s stronger than I am.) When work is all you’ve known, it’s hard to let go a little but Flynn has some insight into work-life balance. Coral eventually figures it out.

I gave it 3.5 lips because the words cock and nipple are used but no other proper smut. I still felt the heat and his thoughts of breeding were welcomed.

With every book that comes out in the Candy Cane Key series, I love this town more and more.

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Mama Mae's boys and Flynn is no exception. He is hot and sexy and a great guy. Flynn is in Vegas for his best friends wedding and when he meets Coral he realizes she is the one. As they talk together Coral's bestie tells them about Coral's bucket list for Vegas. Flynn and his friends decide to help them with this bucket list. But Coral has a dark side, yes she's a workaholic and when work calls her home early to Florida will Flynn follow her. I loved this story it is fast and steamy and Flynn and Coral are so hot together. Great read and has a Mama Mae's boy in it, can't get better than that!
I received an ARC copy from the author and this is my honest review.

[Babara-Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS….

Oh we can’t get enough of Mama Mae’s boys and now it is Flynn’s turn to find his forever woman!

A trip to Vegas for a girls weekend turns into so much more for Coral when a gorgeous red headed, bearded guy spills his drink down her cleavage at the dancing fountain….

Flynn does not believe in love at first sight but the sight of the gorgeous brunette who he spilled his drink on is giving him butterflies….

One weekend is all they promised each other but will Flynn be able to convince his woman they are meant to be?

A steamy, sweet meet cute insta love story with a reluctant bride and a determined groom!

I voluntarily received an ARC for an honest review.

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coral's bestie talks her into going to Vegas to take her mind of off business, she is trying to buy the shop she works at. She never expected to be going back to Candy Cane Key a married woman, but she left the man back in Vegas.

Flynn is in Vegas for his best friend's wedding. When he sees Coral he knows she the one and is determined to help her with her bucket list. When a fake ceremony is a real one, he thinks he won his girl, just to find a note the next day. There is only one thing to do, go to Candy Cane Key and claim his bride.

This is a great addition to the man of the month club series.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Suzanne Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eve London's entry in the Man of the Month Club: Candy Cane Key series is the delicious Bound to the Beard. Broken Bend, TX native Flynn is in Vegas for his buddy Josh's wedding when he experiences a life-changing meet-cute with Candy Cane Key, FL native Coral. By the end of the night, they have been married by an Elvis impersonator in a little white wedding chapel, but by the next morning, she's on her way back to Candy Cane Key. Flynn knows they are more than a vacation fling. Will he able to convince the workaholic Coral that they belong together? A fun, quick, steamy instalove!

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[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Bound to the Beard: A Man of the Month Club Novella: Candy Cane Key. Coral and Flynn meet in Vegas and end up getting into a “not so fake marriage”. When Coral has to rush home for her work Flynn is upset and decides to follow her. He needs to make her realize she can have a successful business and a husband. When she asks him to leave will he? When she realizes she made a mistake will he take her back? Super sweet storyline and lovable characters. This is another Mama Mae story, loved it. I would definitely recommend this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the author and am voluntarily leaving my review. I thought that Coral and Flynn made a cute couple. Their story has a lot of humor from their first meeting at the fountain. Friendships, Vegas, a bucket list and business all play center stage in their romance. I really liked the couple a lot and thought they were great together. I did feel the story was rushed, especially after he went after her. The business consumed the story for a bit. I guess I wanted more of them getting to know one another, not just thrown into her business plan. It all works out in the end and made for a sweet, fast paced love story

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m a sucker for a Christmas romance but this one just didn’t hit the mark. The pacing was weird, it was pretty boring and the h was completely unlikable. Maybe if there was some explanation to why she was so focused on being successful even at the expense of her friendships and relationships and there was some more positives to her personality then we could overlook her dumping not only her love interest but also leaving her best friend behind. But from my point of view, there was nothing in the story that made me like her or care if she got her happily ever after. In fact, I kind of wanted the H and the best friend to leave her in her dumb gift shop alone and move on with their lives.

[Sharon Akshar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Liked the story 'Bound to the Beard' by Eve London. it was the story of a whirlwind romance starting with two people who literally bumped into each other in Las Vegas. The man knew that this unexpected marriage was just the start of something meant to be, so he followed the workaholic woman back to her state of Florida to convince her that there was more to life than work. There was a bond that could not be denied.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jenn Theis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute book about Flynn and Coral meeting in Vegas and getting married. It wasn't so much a waking up married story, but it is a fun story about two strangers meeting, falling in love, and figuring out how to make things work. Flynn fell first, and Coral eventually followed after overcoming her perception that business comes before all else. Sweet ending and some spicy times, this was a good book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[J.p · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another of Mama maes boys that gets his happy ever after. Flynn is in vegas for a friends wedding and Coral is there on a girly weekend,they literally bump into each other and sparks fly. They marry to appease Josh ( the jilted groom) with the intention of annulling it asap. Flynn realises she’s the one and does everything to make Coral realise they belong together. Does she feel the same? This is a quick, sweet, drama free love at first sight story. Great characters and great writing. Enjoyed this arc.

[Jenifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a whirlwind of a romance that starts off with what is supposed to be a fake wedding, but turns into a real one. Followed by a runaway wife who is quickly pursued by her new hubby. To meeting back up in Vegas for a makeup from their first fight. The story goes from Vegas, to Florida, to Texas and back to Vegas, then back to Florida. Phew - lots of travel for not being a very long story. But for Coral and Flynn it worked as did their love story. We even got a small cameo of Mama Mae at the end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Melinda Swaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect addition to the Man of the Month Club series!!

Sweet, hot, satisfying! Fantastic! Just the insta-love story to warm your heart. To put it simply, Bound to the Beard is sugar, spice, and all things nice! An amazing story and a perfect addition to the Man of the Month Club series. This book would be great for when you are doing the pickup at school or even waiting for an appointment or lunch break. Can’t wait to read more from this author and series. Happy reading everyone

[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bound to the Beard is a fun tale that starts in Vegas, has an Elvis and end with a love that melts your heart.

Flynn is in Vegas for a friends wedding. Coral was dragged to a girl friends' weekend. When they bump into each other, the connection and story begins that will have you smiling throughout the pages.

Love Flynn and Coral together, they are definitely the opposite side but together they make it beautiful story.

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[JLH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mama Mae boy Flynn has met Coral in Vegas. Coral seems to be very attracted to Flynn internal course typical spilled his drink all over her shirt and now she’s sticky and wearing his T-shirt. Too funny for words. Good characters. A lot of traveling almost from coast to coast. Love the storyline. And of course he loved the jargon or the saying from Vegas. But of course there’s a conflict. There is a resolution. There is of course Elvis. Good read.

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