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This is the first book I read from this author and I absolutely loved this story!!
After a disastrous breakup, paramedic Madison Petrov isn’t looking for love. Life taught Levi Prescott to go after what he wants, and what he wants is his partner, Madison. Smart, feisty, beautiful Madison who he’s wanted for a year now. Who he’ll do anything to have in his bed and in his life. Including agree to a potentially risky friends with benefits arrangement. The more time she spends with Levi; the more Madison feels the cracks in her broken heart start to heal. But no matter how much chemistry they have, she doesn’t know if she’s willing to risk her heart again.
Oh! How I enjoyed this story!!! This romance is absolutely hot and entertaining. I couldn’t stop reading. The chemistry between them is of the chart. It’s also funny with a lot of great sexy times. But also quite emotional and sweet. The dialogs are smart and witty and the characters well developed and real. I loved Levi. He is a protector and a gentleman. Madison is scared and has a low self-steam because of a controlling mother, but she is strong and resilient. It was amazing to spend time with these two.
I highly recommend this story, it’s a beautiful one.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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SIDE EFFECTS is a sweet (and seriously steamy) friends-to-lovers workplace romance. I really liked that these two were EMT partners, which was a nice change of pace from tradition office romances.

Madison is a first generation American and has become an EMT instead of a doctor and that has seriously complicated her relationship with her mother. And after finding out her fiance was cheating she has thrown herself into her work, with no time for anything else. Levi is initially leery of Madison as a partner, but soon realizes she is damn good at her job and they become friends.

The chemistry between these two is insanely good and when they finally cross that line between friends and lovers it is freaking h-o-t. Prepare yourself.

The other characters in this book were far less likable and complex. The "bad guys" are very one dimensional and are just all bad. This is a pet peeve of mine in books. I always want complex characters, even the antagonists. So, while I really liked Madison (though she is a doormat for a lot of the book) and Levi, everyone else in this book fell a bit flat for me.

SIDE EFFECTS is still a good read and I think a lot of readers will really love it if they like a really bad bad-guy. There is tons of steam, lots of sweetness, a smart female lead, and a cinnamon roll hero who is seriously dirty in bed. Always a good combo....ammaright?

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"Dissolving into a puddle of nothing but nerves and lust"

That's how I felt reading this book.🥰🌶🤤 Levi and Madison are both paramedics and newly partnered on the job. Levi is instantly enamoured by Madi but she is engaged to another man.

Fast forward 6 months later, Madi is newly single and has a itch she needs to scratch. Who is more than happy to help her with said itch, Levi of course! The blurb says what's a couple of orgasms between friends... what indeed.

The novel transitions really quickly and is very fast paced. It is a little predictable at times but I found it cute and enjoyable. The banter was fun and flirty and the sex scenes were deliciously steamy. Levi is a pro at dirty talk. Oh man!

What's to like:
❣Insta love
❣Work place/forbidden romance
❣Lots if spice🌶
❣Happy for now (what more could you want?)

If you enjoyed 2 fights by Nikki Castle, I think you will enjoy this read. Tara Wyatt is a new to me author and I definitely want to go back and read more.

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Side Effects was a cute friends to friends with benefits to so much more romance. Levi finds himself dreading things a bit when his partner at work retires, but he ends up feeling like he hit the lottery when Madison becomes his new partner. They end up getting along well and Madison is as good at her job as an EMT as Levi is, and it doesn't hurt that he is very attracted to her. Unfortunately for him, Madison is fresh out of a relationship and a bit scarred from it, and it is against the rules for them to date anyway. When the chemistry and attraction becomes too much for both of them, they decide to test the waters of a friends with benefits arrangements in secret because of their work. Things don't always go according to plan though.

I really liked both Levi and Madison as the main characters. I think they were both likable and relatable characters and I think they had great chemistry. I found the story line to be engaging and interesting. This was my first book by this author and I would definitely recommend it and would be interested in reading other books by this author.

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First I want to say this book was a very easy book to read. I found myself not able to put it down and finished it in just a few hours. The chemistry between characters was amazing. The opening scene was really good and I love their game of rock, paper, sissies. Definitely will be reading more from this author.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you so much to NetGalley, Victory Editing, and Tara Wyatt.

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“Side Effects” by Tara Wyatt is the latest entry in the Prescotts Series. Its works well as a standalone though. Madison and Levi are partners and EMT who decide to take their friendship to the next level. Both characters are like able and the romance is very hot! It was a very enjoyable read.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and netgalley for the advance opportunity to read “Side Effects”!

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No one will be surprised that I loved this, but I really did. I was so close to binge read it yesterday, but I stopped myself since I did not want it to be over. Already after page three I was in love with the characters and how they were together. Levi was so understanding with Maddi and was so okay with just being friends. The sexual tension was trough the roof and surprisingly kinky. One of the many things I love about Tara Wyatt is that there are not often miscommunication as the third act breakup, but if it occurs it’s over in a page and not dragged out

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Side Effects, is another great addition to, The Prescotts series. It is full of erotica that is super hot. Madison is a very lucky girl.

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I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
Levi and Madison are paired together as paramedics. Even though policy says they can’t have a relationship Levi is attracted to Madison instantly: Madison however has a fiancé.
After Madison breaks up with her fiancé Levi still is hands of with Madison but once Madison lets it slip that she finds him attractive, can they pull off a friends with benefits and not get in trouble at work?
You will be fighting for the two through to the end especially after the old fiancé shows his face again.

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This was a great read! I loved following the progression of the relationship between Levi and Madison. They had undeniable chemistry and the unfolding of how they came together (and grew stronger) was exciting and suspenseful. Both characters are strong and likeable and easy to root for. The supporting characters were intriguing too and I'm already looking into more of this author's work to find out more about their stories. Highly recommend!

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