Seth Loveless has been my weakness since I was sixteen years old.

Two years ago, I moved back to my hometown. I started a business, bought a house, took up yoga, and went on hiatus from dating. Life is good.
If I never had to see Seth, it would be perfect.
After all, my history with my ex-boyfriend is anything but simple. It’s taken us years, but we’ve finally learned to live in the same town without killing each other.
Is there an elaborate set of rules governing our every casual interaction?
Yes.
Do I still think dirty, off-limits thoughts every single time I see him buying apples at the grocery store?
Of course. I’m only human, and Seth and I are practically experts at the two F’s: fighting, and…
...sleeping together.
Still, we’re managing just fine.
And then?
He shows up at my sister’s wedding. The man looks like pure sex in a suit, handsome as the devil himself and twice as charming.
Worse, he claims he’s my date.
We flirt.
We dance.
We break every one of our carefully-crafted rules, and we… should stop.
Too bad I’m having the time of my life.
I know I should end it. After all the heartbreak, hurt, and anger we can’t be more than enemies.
But Seth asks me for one more night.
Just one night.
Then, we’re back to being virtual strangers to each other.
I know I should turn him down.
I know this ends with my heart shattered into a million pieces.
I know lunacy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

But I’ve always been bad at resisting a weakness.

Title: One Last Time
Author: Roxie Noir
Series: Loveless Brothers (Book 5)
Pages: 528
Genre(s): Contemporary, US, Second Chance
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A story of perfectly imperfect love

5 stars

For those who have been reading their way through the Loveless Brothers’ series - this is the one we’ve had teased since the first book - and the one we’ve all been waiting for - Seth and Delilah’s story. For those who are new to the series - fear not - this story does stand alone although you’re going to want to snap up the rest of the series after you’re done with this one.

Seth and Delilah have a history. And it’s complicated. Although, going in, I knew none of the detail of their story before starting the book, from comments in other books, Delilah isn’t the best liked girl in Sprucevale - by the Loveless family at least. So I was delightfully surprised to find myself not just liking Delilah but loving her. She’s a bit of a hot mess in the best possible way. She’s quirky, funny and just as confused about life, love and everything as the rest of us. My heartstrings weren’t just tugged, they were wrenched, as Delilah and Seth battled their feelings and each other.

Seth is a Loveless brother so he’s already exactly the kind of hero I want to read about - even before we learn more about him. He’s the organised, analytical brother who, despite his tendency towards more casual relationships, has feelings so deep even he has trouble both understanding and controlling them.

The actual relationship between Seth and Delilah is combustible. It’s at times hard to read when you can clearly see how much they care for each other. But it’s also easy to see how they get into all their fights. Hurting each other as they themselves are hurting. It’s heartbreaking at times.

Of course, all the sex more than makes up for any poignant moments! As I said, the pair are combustible and in those scenes I was on fire just as much as they were. *Fans self* But even when the pair decide to date without sex, it’s still so steamy your kindle will melt.

And we also get a whole lot of humour. I laughed out loud on more than one occasion, cementing the fact that Roxie Noir writes hella funny stories better than most.

The banter is, as always with Ms Noir, completely on point. I could read about the Loveless brothers - and their significant others - just chatting away, ribbing each other and loving hard, all day. We also get some moments of Rusty - Seth’s 9 year old niece. I’m not normally one for kids in my romances but Rusty is the exception. She’s a hoot! And - thank the Lord - Silas makes a couple of appearances. I cannot wait for his story. And now I’m also looking for the story of Wyatt and Lainey - Delilah’s cousin and best friend who seemed to have some chemistry during their brief appearances in this story.

This is the best kind of story and the most satisfying to read. It’s got that deep, forever-love kind of feeling but with enough obstacles to make the final outcome so gratifying it’ll make you want to cry. And cry I did. Happy tears. Because it all worked out in the end and nobody deserved it more than Delilah and Seth. And us, of course! So highly recommended. Left me with a delightfully happy feeling. 5 stars. 

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I love writing sexy, alpha men and the headstrong women they fall for.

My weaknesses include: beards, whiskey, nice abs with treasure trails, sarcasm, cats, prowess in the kitchen, prowess in the bedroom, forearm tattoos, and gummi bears.

I live in California with my very own sexy, bearded, whiskey-loving husband and two hell-raising cats.

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Teach me everything.

My whole life, I’ve been a good girl. I follow rules like nobody’s business. I obey guidelines like I was born to it. Show me a line, and I’ll toe it.

I’m even a twenty-two-year-old virgin. Good is my middle name.

And then, I break one tiny little rule. Miniscule. Inconsequential.

Next thing I know, I’m trapped with an incredibly handsome stranger. He’s got eyes like cut emeralds, biceps that makes my head spin, and a smile that has me rethinking all my life choices.

We escape a bar bathroom together. We go on an impromptu date. We share the hottest kiss I’ve ever had, one that leaves me panting for more. We promise to see each other again.

Turns out, we see each other the next morning.

In my calculus class.

Which he’s teaching.

My handsome, sexy date is Professor Loveless, and we’ll be seeing each other plenty. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday all semester.

There’s no choice but to call it off. We both have too much at stake: I could lose my scholarship, and he could lose his entire career.

But I can’t call off the way I feel.

I can’t call off the way he looks when he rolls up his sleeves and explains imaginary numbers.

I can’t call off the heated glances, or the way our hands touch when I hand in my homework, or the memory of his body pressing against mine that night.

I’m a virgin.

He’s my professor.

And if we give in, it could cost us both everything.

But I’m so tired of being a good girl.

The Hookup Equation is a complete standalone romantic comedy with enough steam to fog your glasses.

Title: The Hookup Equation
Author: Roxie Noir
Series: Loveless Brothers (Book 4)
Pages: 402
Genre(s): Contemporary, US, Professor/Student
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This is the fourth book in Roxie Noir’s Loveless Brothers series. It follows each of the five, smoking hot and deliciously adorable Loveless Brothers as they fall hard and deep with the loves of their lives. Each book is a standalone although, unsurprisingly, each brother and a host of other characters do appear across all the books. If you haven’t read any other books, I would still say you’d be fine reading this one. You won’t miss out on anything and you’ll get enough of a vibe about the other brothers and their partners to tempt you into reading more.

This book is about the youngest brother, newly anointed Professor Caleb Loveless who meets a girl in the men’s toilets and falls hard for her during their one, brief date. They arrange a second date but before that can take place they happen upon each other again. In class. Where he’s the professor and she his student. Well, that’s the end of that then!

And that’s what both decide. It’s the sensible thing to do after all. But the pair just cannot stay away from each other and while they try - there’s definitely a half-heartedness about the trying which leads to some ve-e-ry sexy moments. In the closed off staircase at the Hallowe’en organ concert? Who knew that would become a raging fantasy of mine all of a sudden? The whole teasing thing that we get from Ms Noir is hella hot - and most of that is nothing to do with getting the D and removing the V!

As I said, Caleb is the youngest brother although no less sexy than his older siblings. He seemed more serious and introspective than his more fun-loving brothers - and probably had the kind of personality you would expect from a professorial type (but fear not - I don’t mean in a stereotypical kind of way!). Caleb also had a secret that ran throughout the book but was removed from his story with Thalia. I understood this secret and logically I understand his feelings towards it - but in the world of a fictional and strong brood of brothers with a tight bond, I couldn’t really understand why it was such a big deal and that he couldn’t tell them. I also didn’t really think it added to the story - but that’s just me!

Thalia is a fantastic character and I loved her attitude, her smarts and her honest-to-God awkwardness, especially around Caleb. This is a girl that gets her guy by being her weird self and I really can get down with that. We also get some interesting story with Thalia away from (but still including Caleb). The stuff with her older brother was really quite sad - but still interesting to read *spoiler* and it will be extra awesome if Javier gets his own story*spoiler. And her relationship with Bastien thrilled me almost as much as those Loveless boys. Those two could bicker and banter like children and it was hilarious!

Despite the angsty thing this book has going on, Ms Noir writes in a way that I cannot get enough of. It’s so fresh and honest - like the way you would talk to your friends, or talk to yourself. It’s so absorbing that you almost forget you’re reading and become part of the story. I even almost told my mum what was happening with Caleb and Thalia as if they were real and friends of mine!

The book as a whole has a slightly different feel to the previous books in the series - probably mostly because it’s set in another town than the rest of the Loveless brothers live. We still get the quirky, teasing banter and the complete brotherly intrusion into each other’s business - but it’s got a different vibe all round, I’d say. Not better - not worse - just not the small town country atmosphere like the first three books in the series.

If could have, I would have given this book 4.5 stars. I don’t have any problem with the Professor / Student relationship (in this context and in a book, I might add!) although it was interesting to me how I felt my perception of Caleb and Thalia’s relationship, and perhaps the balance of power, alter once all was revealed. Without giving too much away, I spent much of the book anxious for the inevitable shoe dropping to occur. I didn’t like the outcome and wished things could have been tied up in a much more unrealistic way - but that’s really not why I’m reading romance. I still got my HEA and that’s why I settled on 5 stars instead of 4. And no matter what she writes, Roxie Noir is still one of my favourite and must-buy authors. I cannot wait for Seth’s story and I’m now adding Thalia’s brother to my wishlist along with Silas to get his own story.

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I love writing sexy, alpha men and the headstrong women they fall for.

My weaknesses include: beards, whiskey, nice abs with treasure trails, sarcasm, cats, prowess in the kitchen, prowess in the bedroom, forearm tattoos, and gummi bears.

I live in California with my very own sexy, bearded, whiskey-loving husband and two hell-raising cats.

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She’s my best friend’s kid sister.

Only she’s not a kid any more.

As a forest ranger, I believe in the simple life. I prefer cabins to apartments, trails to freeways, and trees to people. My life is orderly, predictable, and quiet.

Until it’s hit by a woman I never saw coming -- Hurricane June.

She’s fierce. She’s feisty. She has a laugh like the first day of spring, and she’s so pretty that I can’t breathe when I look at her. June will only be in town for a few months—just while job-hunting. She won’t last until winter, but how can I resist?

Except I have to. She’s my best, oldest, and most loyal friend’s baby sister.

Betraying him would be the worst thing I’ve ever done. Not betraying him might be the hardest.

Especially once we start working together on a secret project. All this spending time together, sneaking around at night, and lying to her brother about what we’re doing sure feels like more than friendship.

June might break my heart. Her brother might break my nose.

But I guess some things were made to be broken.

Title: Break the Rules
Author: Roxie Noir
Series: Loveless Brothers (Book 3)
Pages: 402
Genre(s): Contemporary, US, Best Friend's Sister, Brother's Best Friend
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This is the third book in the Loveless Brothers series (after Enemies with Benefits and Best Fake Fiance) and oh my stars, they just keep getting better and better. If you’ve been reading the series in order, you’ll be as excited as I was to read more about quiet and serious Levi meeting his match. If you’re new to the series you can read and enjoy this book as a standalone - but trust me, you’re going to want to put aside a few hours as you go back and binge on the first two books once you’ve finished with this one.

This is the story about eldest brother, Levi and the girl he’s had a crush on for a long time, June. The main problem being that June happens to be Levi’s best friend, Silas’s, little sister. And Levi and Silas aren’t just best friends - they have a bond that is so deep and so special; I admit to getting a wee bit teary at times when they interacted with each other. So there’s that barrier there that neither really wants to cross. Buuuuut, of course they cross it. Big time! Yay for us readers!

Levi and June were everything in this book. They fit together in a way that I believed with my whole heart. They way they were different from each other - Levi’s a quiet, serious, loner type while June is exuberant and throws herself full force into everything she does - they brought something special out in each other. Watching them open up and show every part of themselves to each other - being honest and vulnerable - it got me right in the feels. More tears. Happy tears, obviously.

And with that connection comes some deliciously lovely sex. And with characters that have such chemistry it’s always going to be good. Very, very good.

If that wasn’t enough for you, this book is also filled with what I’ve come to expect from Ms Noir - her famous brand of humour. She startles a laugh out of me at the most unexpected moments in the book. Then there’s also whole passages/pages - usually when the Loveless brothers are teasing and ribbing each other - when we’re treated to almost non-stop hilarious banter.

I’ve read other connected books where you feel hit over the head with the author’s desperate need to get her previous (and future) characters included in the current story. Not so with this tale. Don’t get me wrong - the people we’ve met from the first couple of books in the series are there - but they don’t overshadow and don’t ever hog the limelight. And we get to know more of characters that I very much hope will be getting their own books - but again it’s done with subtlety as this book is about June and Levi.

With that said, I loved Silas in the first book when he stole a golf-cart and magicked up some night-vision goggles. He’s no less goofy in this book - but he also gets more depth and I love him even more. He’s not a Loveless, but I hope he finds the girl who’ll mess him up before settling him down.

I’m relatively late in finding Roxie Noir and I keep kicking myself that I didn’t find her earlier. Her books are such a delight - giving you a dazzling mix of pulse thundering feels, laugh out loud moments, dirty sex and forever love. She also writes that tight bond of friends and family better than almost anyone. I want to live in Sprucevale; I want this group as my friends and family.

Back to this particular book…I loved it. I loved everything about it. It’s definitely a contender for one of my best reads of 2019 and it cements Roxie Noir as a new favourite author. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could!

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I love writing sexy, alpha men and the headstrong women they fall for.

My weaknesses include: beards, whiskey, nice abs with treasure trails, sarcasm, cats, prowess in the kitchen, prowess in the bedroom, forearm tattoos, and gummi bears.

I live in California with my very own sexy, bearded, whiskey-loving husband and two hell-raising cats.

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