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Whew! What a hot read this was! The Stopover was a fast read for me and actually my favorite from this author that I have read.
If you love hot alpha asshole males, you are going to love Jameson. I went through moments of hating him and loving him. He can be such an arrogant domineering male and, other times, he can be incredibly playful and sweet. Emily is an absolute firecracker. She gives just as good as she gets with Jameson. At times, I did get irritated with her because she caved into Jameson and his dominating ways. Of course, with the sexual chemistry between them being so hot, it’s not really surprising that she gives in to him. While Jameson and Emily are finding their way in their relationship, someone is threatening Jameson’s company and a competitor is more than happy to poke the angry bear that is Jameson.
What I loved most was Emily and her fury. Strange I know. But I find it so irritating when the male hero treats the female protagonist like crap and she just forgives him so easily. I was so glad to see her push back because he expected her to simply forgive him. It was a great story but I did have mixed feelings about the ending and how quickly things progressed. I may however be in the minority but that’s how I felt. Overall, I still loved the story.
The Stopover by TL Swan
Oh my gosh, this book really resonated with me, I found myself completely enamoured with Emily and Jay. They are two people who come from different backgrounds but they suit each other.
They are flirty, and cute also they are so hot as well. Jay is a charismatic CEO who knows how charm people. Emily was definitely charmed by him and well he hit the jackpot when she got ‘upgraded’ to first class.
The ‘stopover’ led to a hot night of fun for them both. I don’t think either of them was expecting it but it was definitely something that I loved to see. I haven’t read many books by this author, but every book I have read has been a winner for me so I’m excited to see what she writes next!
4 stars
Wow! This book was so much better than I expected. I started this looking for a fun, fast read (which is usually when I turn to romance). This definitely filled that requirement, but it surprised me as well. The characters were well written, there was definite chemistry, the banter was great, With that said, sometimes I really hated Jameson. He could be a total cold-hearted jerk. In the end, I really enjoyed the story.
A memorable night of passion refuses to stay just a memory in this sizzling and scandalous romance from bestselling author T L Swan.
This was a pretty good book. I particularly liked Emily but enjoyed both characters. The story was a little wordy, but other than that, was something fun to read on a cold day. I look forward to reading more from this author.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.
It's no secret that TL Swan is talented. The Stopover was sexy, angsty and just ... HOT.
The sexual chemistry between the characters was incredibly steamy.
The storyline was there, but let's be real, the sex was the real story.
another amazing book by TL Swan!
I love a book with lots of angst and drama. Jameson and Emily meet on a flight. The two have chemistry and their banter was funny at times. Now a year later she has the job she has dreamed of working at Miles Median. She wasn’t expecting to see Jameson and for him to be the CEO of the company. Things heat up in the office.
After a less than wonderful trip Emily is heading to a job interview for her dream job only to have the trip become an adventure she never would have expected. The man sitting next to her on the flight ends up being way more interesting than she originally thought and when they have to make a little small trip due to weather they decide to enjoy their little bit of time together. This book is full of twists that make it a lot of fun to read and will take you on a ride you aren't expecting when the story begins.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Overall I really enjoyed this book. What really pissed me off was the back and forth between Jim and Emily. Once he was cold and she was hot next she was cold and he was hot AND at many points in the book both were stubborn mules, so tried not to get too personal with those situations. I really liked Emily's spark and snarkiness towards Jim and that's what did it for me especially when Jim turn to a mushy romantic.
This story is hot and sinful that will make you fan yourself! The ups and downs between these two have is amazing. I really enjoyed the flow of this story as well. I really enjoyed the concept and the way this story played out. I really liked it.
4.5 Stars
This is the first book in the Miles High Club.
I love a good Billionaire boss contemporary romance. And this fits the bill nicely.
Basic premise: a man and woman meet on a plane. Instant chemistry and after layover due to the weather, the two have wild passionate sex. A year later, girl lands her dream job at Miles Media. Little did she know that her wild encounter man would end up being her boss and not just her boss but the CEO of Miles Media!
I thought this book was great. In a lot of ways both of these characters are a bit screwed up. Emily kept dating a man she knew would never commit to her since it was easy. Jameson has always been a one night stand type of guy. Even his one fiancee was a lady who could never truly commit to him.
There is a lot of drama and angst in this. The first half of the book where they meet each other and then encounter each other again was the stuff you tend to expect and it gets us invested in the characters. And the last third of the book was mind-blowing. I have to admit I did get a bit weepy during the whole “girl loses boy” scenario. If I had been cast in this book. I don’t think I would have keep pursuing Jameson as long as Emily did. I would have given up so much sooner. I did think that the middle 150 to 200 pages were a bit too long. I could have deleted the entire middle section and been just as happy with this book. The middle did seem a bit of a slog. After all, this book is 521 pages which I feel is a bit on the long side for a contemporary romance.
I loved the whole Miles Media vibe, though. Wish there were a real media company like that owned by four hot guys who were all available to date. The work atmosphere seemed so down to earth and employee-centric that I was jonesing for someone to get me an interview there.
The next book in the series THE TAKEOFF will feature Tristian. He is basically male protagonist number two in this story. If it hadn’t been for him, I don’t think Emily and Jameson would have made it through their massive issues.
If you love books like this, definitely read this. Just know that the two of them are in bed for a good portion of the book. It is so prolific that you might start rolling your eyes… not again!
Love a good contemporary romance? Check this one out. You won’t be disappointed.
I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.
If only all flights could be so hot ;)
Emily is en route from London to Nee York City from a hellish wedding. She is feeling low and all she wants is to watch a movie and sleep. But even half dead she can’t help but notice the gorgeous stranger sitting next to her. Jim may very well be the sexiest man she has ever seen. As their banter turns from saucy to downright erotic, they find themselves unable to keep their hands off one another. And when their flight has to make a stopover they get to have a night they’ll never forget. A night full of passion, a night that even one year later neither one of them has been able to forget.
Emily is about to start her new job. She has left her hometown and boyfriend and has moved to New York City to live her dream life. She has no idea that her new boss is none other than her one night stand. And his name isn’t Jim, but Jameson Miles. She has no intention of sleeping with her boss and jeopardising her career, but she also can’t deny the intense attraction that she feels for him. What’s more, Jameson doesn’t understand the word no. He is a man who always gets what he wants and what he wants is Emily. But with a mole in the company and a secret that Jameson isn’t yet prepared to share, can they possibly have a normal relationship? Or even a clandestine affair?
I am sorry to admit that this was the first T. L. Swan book that I’ve read. The chemistry was there from the very first second Emily and Jameson met and continued to sizzle to the very last page. Admittedly, Jameson, isn’t the easiest person to like. He’s moody and temperamental and can be like a toddler at times, but there’s definitely something undeniably magnetic about him and it’s almost impossible to deny him.
Can’t wait to read more of this series and find out the women who’ll tame the other Miles brothers ;)
Hot Hot Hot 4.5 Miles High Club Stars
I love T.L. Swan’s books especially DR Stanton. She writes the epitome of an alpha male. The strong and demanding ones. They are rough and rugged, large and in charge. I loved the premise of this book and some characters I loved more than others.
The book starts off with Emily on a trip from London to New York for a job interview then back home to California. While waiting in line at check-in there is a mishap and she gets upgraded to first-class where she meets Jim. She likes him and he seems like a good guy. A little forward but good. Jim was in London on business and is now on his way home. They have a layover and decide why not?
After an amazing and hot night, let me tell you OH MY GOSH!!! I think the kindle melted in my hand with me along with it. It was hot and sexy and any other erotic word you can think of. They go there separate ways and now we fast forward 12 months later. She can't stop thinking about him. He hasn't stopped thinking of her as well. Now, she made it and got her job and she is in New York for her dream job.
This is where the story takes a turn and I can say that I wasn't expecting it to make me angry. Jim was a changed man and Emily is still the same Emily for the most part. I liked her sassiness and she didn't tolerate the way he treated her. She put him in his place. Everyone is afraid of him but not her. As I said, Jameson is rough rugged and possessive go a point of overboard, but I like that.
Now for the people I really liked. I liked her work friends, Molly, and Aaron along with Jim/Jameson’s brother Tristan. He was a good guy with a great attitude. Molly and her ex Mike made me laugh out loud. The weekend away, Bessie, Swampland as well as Viagra Mike and the kids. The book kept me engrossed and I have to admit Jameson is not the nicest of men but for some reason I liked him. I was always waiting for the shoe to drop and when it does it does. I liked Emily as well but they really need to work on communication.
I look forward to more from this author in this series.
I love this author her novels never disappoint. This novel was so good! I loved the dialogue and the banter. I loved the chemistry between Jameson and Emily. This novel grabbed me from the first page and would not let go until the very last page. I love when a novel can make you laugh out loud and leave you with a smile on your face. This novel checked all of my boxes I loved it.
Not at all what I expected. I couldn't connect with any character and didn't care what happened. The writing is fine but the story was not for me.
This was such a brilliant read! I loved the development of the relationship between Jameson and Emily, they really were perfect for one another.
The camping trip weekend made me laugh so much, I loved the softer side of Jay and how he truly opened up and was different around Emily.
The only thing I will say is that the twist kind of came out of nowhere, it seemed like they were all happy and then BAM! plot twist. That's not necessarily the bad thing but I kind of feel like there was this build up to solving the problem (no spoilers) and then it was never really explained how it was resolved.
Even so, I really enjoyed this book and can't wait for Tristan's book next!
This is an ARC version I read based on the cover. I am surprised how engaging the story is. Loved the characters and the storyline. It has the flair of 50 Shades but way more realistic and for a modern love story it is fitting. I cannot wait to read the next story to this series.
This was my first book by TL Swan. I have to tell you, I was pleasantly impressed with the storyline. That being said, I am not sure that TL Swan would be a one click author for me. I just wasn’t grabbed by the story between Jamseon & Emily story. I may want to try something of hers again, but this one was just a book for me.
My first book by T L Swan and it was a very entertaining read. If you're in the mood for a quick big city romance with a lot of witty dialogue and so much steamy it'll fog up your windows, give this one a try. Just when you think you've got the story figured out, the plot, although a big cheesy, will surprise you.
If I could describe a book to you in one gif, well...you're welcome. You may now skip my entire review.
But dang it, I keep telling myself that I'll stop setting high hopes for books with hot covers only to be let down. And yet I keep doing it. Again. And again. And again.
Admittedly it wasn't just the sexy cover that hooked me here, but the blurb as well. It reminded me a little of a crossover between Whitney Gracia's Turbulence and Reasonable Doubt: Full Series. Sadly, the story just didn't deliver on the promise of the eye catching cover. Frankly, it was pretty much a hot mess.
First of all, this was not a story meant for a full novel. It was a novella that had an eye rolling amount of filler in the form of the constant back and forth between the hero and heroine. These two were like a merry-go-round of relationships. They're up, they're down, they're up, they're down. Over and over in a seemingly never ending circle. It was funny and cute in the first 20% but then it just got tiresome and unnecessary. For characters in their 30s and mid 20s, they argued like jealous teenagers. Now I'm a reader that typically loves good enemies to lovers vibe and some deliciously heated barbs traded in the way. But this was not that. This was just...I don't even know. Frustrating? Rage inducing?
I started out loving the characters, only to get so annoyed with them after the 25% mark that I barely forced myself to finish. It was a stretched out story without much holding it together, patched together with bouts of sex, and slapped with a HEA at the end. This would have been a hot 100 page novella, but for a full length book it only served as an exercise in frustration.