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Hudson is a well known football player.  They are calling him the "King" of New York.  So why would he want to be with River?  Why not?  She is one hot new cheerleader and even though he should stay away - the attraction is overwhelming. River has no plans to ever date a football player.  When she meets Hudson in person it is like lightning strikes.  She is unable to think, much less move.  Being with a celebrity was never what she wanted, can they find a way to have a future? This book turned up the heat!  The story moves along quickly, and the characters make it fun.  I loved the chase, and how the MC's felt stunned into wanting each other.  I could not believe how quickly I was hooked.  I give this read a 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP!

        Title: One Complicated Christmas Author: Mika Jolie Genre: Contemporary Holiday Romance Release Date: November 21, 2019 Blurb What’s a girl to do when she needs to bury the memories of her past?   Apparently, book a room at a cozy Vermont inn for Christmas…as if that’s going to fix years of pining for the one that got away. It doesn’t matter. This holiday getaway is exactly what the doctor ordered. I’m ready to close that heartbreaking chapter in my life for good and start the new year with a bang.   It should be easy.   Except there’s one problem—Joe Parker—with that killer smile and those drown-in-me brown eyes. The man who was supposed to be my forever, but instead left my heart shattered and in disarray.   He’s here. In this wintry hamlet. Daring me to risk everything for him. Again.   I came to this small town looking to leave the past behind me, not g...

Alexandra AKA "Sasha" has come to Yeti, Vermont, a small town with snow and charm for her Christmas holiday.  Her parents went on a cruise, and with no one special in her life she wants to get through the holiday without mishap.  Not even knowing she would face her past. Joe is surprised to see the one that got away, staying at his sister's.  He is even more pleased when she is tasked to learn where he teaches people how to ski.  With fate taking them both for a ride - he means to fix the past and right some wrongs.  Now if Sasha will let him, it may be a holiday come true. I am a big fan of this trope.  The second chance is very heartwarming when done right.  This story charms, and brings on the heat.  I love the characters and how much of a delight some surprising secondary characters became.  I sure hope we see this family again.  I give this read a 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This ARC copy was given in exchange for an hon...

This is book #3, in the Platonically Complicated series.   This book can be read as a standalone novel.  To avoid spoilers, and to fully understand the series, I recommend reading these in order.   Lucas finds himself attracted to his best friend's sister.  He tries to hold out, since she is also his friend, but the thoughts just get more frequent and more dangerous.  When a mutual friend to them both suggests they get together, even fake, he has no idea what he is in for. Kate is wishing she could go back in time.  To a place when she had no feelings for her brother's best friend.  Lucas intrigues her.  He also heats her up when he touches her anywhere. Such a  great series  and this is a great addition!  The characters banter literally makes me laugh out loud.  I loved the friends and families and how close they are.  I also loved what a great father the leading man in this story is.  Such a joy to re...

    Mika Joie Explicitly Yours A Platonically Complicated Novella Release Date Oct. 10, 2017     Marriage.   The final frontier. The end of dating. The number one cause of divorce.   I bet you every man who is about to take the plunge experiences a wide range of feelings. As a guy, whose wedding day is only seven days away, I know this.   Anxiety—Nerves are kicking in. Yeah, even confident, cocky guys like me are bound to face nuptial stage fright.   Let’s face it, forever is kind of a long time, right?   Excitement—Coriander and I are going to make it official. I’m marrying my best friend, the one I laugh with, live for, dream with.   Nothing can top this moment.   That is until I got the biggest surprise of my life…   Buy links: http://mikajolie.com/books/explicitly-yours/         Explicitly Yours  Excerpt: “ All relationships have o...

This is probably what I would consider  The Boy Friend #1.5 .  This should not be meant to be a standalone read.  It takes place following  The Boy Friend .  I recommend reading them in order to avoid spoilers. Coriander AKA "Cori" is going to finally marry Dean.  We leave off 6 months after the last book ended, with this couple so happy together officially.  Cori just has secrets she is afraid to approach with Dean. Dean has so much love for his bride to be.  All he wishes is that she would communicate with him so they can solve what is wrong.  He knows he will do anything for his dear Cori. This is such a sweet, if short jaunt back into the lives of our favorite couple.  Trying to keep their bliss, they encounter some rough spots on the way to matrimony.  Worth the simple and hot read.  I give this book a 5/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This early copy was given in exchange for an honest review.

The Boy Friend by Mika Jolie Date of Publication: April 25, 2017   Blurb:   According to the law of attraction, women and men can't be friends.   Contrary to this myth, my friendship with Coriander Phillips does not rest on unrequited love or un-actualized lust. We've been inseparable since the day I pulled one of her pigtails and she punched me in the gut.   She's hilarious, fun to hang out with. Together, we're like peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti and meatballs, wings and beer. A match made in heaven.   She's the bomb.   Did I mention she's smokin' hot? I've checked her out…maybe once or twice. Hey, I'm a guy.    Seriously, no awkwardness, no secret yearning for our relationship to escalate beyond the purely platonic. I'm the boy friend—the loyal shoulder she cries on, the dispenser of coffee, sympathy, hugs, advice, and affection with no expectations.   Until the invisible line between friends and ...

Dean & Coriander AKA Cori are best friends.  Yes, just friends.  Only everyone around them either doesn't believe them, or thinks they should be together.  How can one find a significant other in the middle of all of this? Cori wants to settle down.  Dean wants to be the best friend for her that he can be.  So what if he is suddenly finding himself thinking of her all day and all night.  Is this the time to take a chance?  Would the future be brighter if they gave it a try? This was a such a fun and easy read.  I really love these characters.  They truly care about one another.  The sexy times between them are hot too.  Such an incredible and funny book!  I loved it and found it hard to put down.  Sure hope we visit these characters again soon.  I give this story a 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP! ***This early copy was given in exchange for an honest review. SEE Character Interview for this book h...

Coming Soon .... a new book ....  from bestselling author, Mika Jolie! We stopped in to talk to the new stars of said book, Dean & Coriander.  Here is what we found out about this fabulous couple coming 04/25/17 !! 1.  Dean, what was your first impression of Coriander? Dean: Feisty. We met over twenty years ago. (Laughs) She did punch me in the gut. 2.  Coriander, what was your first impression of Dean? Coriander: A bully. (Laughs) I thought he was bullying a classmate of mine. The girl turned out to be his sister. I didn’t know that then. Oh yeah, I punched him. 3. This question is for  both Dean & Coriander , What type of music do you enjoy listening to? Coriander: My taste in music is eclectic. On any given day, you can find me listening to La Traviata , Nina Simone, an Indie band, Ed Sheeran, and of course Bruce Springsteen. Hey, I’m a Jersey girl. And I absolutely love the soundtrack of Grease, the...