3.5 ⭐️

Time to Shine was an overall fun read for me. I (mostly) enjoyed the relationship development and thought the main characters were great together. I loved how soft and cozy their romance was for the most part.

Landon felt demisexual/ace to me which I loved reading and while I don’t think it is necessary for him to be on page demi/ace on page or to find a label for himself at all, I do wish the possibility was at least mentioned.

One thing I did not like as much was how Casey’s treatment by his teammates and his family for his supposed stupidness was handled. I wanted to shake them at times - that’s your friend/colleague/family member, what are you doing?! I wish it would have been addressed and challenged more on page.

The 75% breakup really annoyed me and I think Casey deserved better but overall I had a lot of fun reading the book and can definitely see myself re-reading it at some point.


I received a free advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review that I am leaving voluntarily.

This is my first Rachel Reid book and I have been meaning to read Heated Rivalry for so long and am kicking myself for not doing so yet, but I was happy to get a complimentary ARC of this book. Landon and Casey are pure opposites-attract in the most quiet adorable way. The quiet reservation and awkward character of Landon was almost painful the first few chapters, but it was easy to see why he was reluctant to really get to know people as it would be temporary. Casey reminded me of a golden retriever, bounding everywhere, and in everyone's faces, with all the energy in the world. It was a slow burn to evolve from friendship to lovers and Landon trying to figure out who he was... allowing himself to figure out who he was. The pacing was good, especially near the end. It was great that the ending wasn't rushed, and we got to savour Landon and Casey. Side note: As a Canadian, it's super amusing to read about hockey with the different games happening, the cities and divisions being played, and I'm not a big enough fan that I could fan cast any specific players into these roles but one thing is for certain - goalies are weird. And wonderful.

Steam: 🔥🔥
Heart Flutters: 🍌🍌

Content Note: grief over death of a close family member

Dear Rachel Reid,

Oh I’ve missed your books! It feels like ages since there was a new one. (In reality it’s been 18 months. But it feels longer.) The best news is that Time to Shine was definitely worth the wait. It’s a delight.

Landon Stackhouse is a goalie playing in the AHL for the Calgary farm team in Saskatoon. He is called up to the NHL team when their backup goalie is injured. He expects to be in Calgary a very short time and then return to the Saskatoon Bandits. He’s 24 and eager for his shot in the NHL but he also doesn’t think it will really happen for him. In Saskatchewan he’s a big deal and his team are championship contenders but who doesn’t want a chance in the big league?

He loves his parents dearly but they have a somewhat strained relationship following the death of his older sister when she was 18 and he was 16. He perceives they’re constantly scared he will be hurt because of what happened to his sister and there is a lot of shared baggage they haven’t dealt with. He’s starting to feel it might be time to do something about that, maybe.

Casey Hicks is a 23-year-old winger for the Calgary Outlaws. He’s the scion of hockey royalty, naturally talented and friendly – like a giant puppy. He’s the shortest member of the team by a couple of inches at least.

His official listed height was five-nine, but Landon suspected that number had been stretched a bit.

Casey is super friendly and immediately welcomes “Stacks” to the team. Landon, who is extremely reticent is a bit nonplussed by this but he appreciates Casey’s efforts. Casey is not the sharpest tool in the shed but what he lacks in book smarts is more than made up for in kindness and generosity. He’s genuinely interested in people and very, very likeable. He’s also pretty random and very goofy – which only made me love him more.

Casey was struck by a great idea. At least he was pretty sure it was a great idea. Sometimes he thought ideas were great and they turned out to be terrible, like the time he stirred peanut butter into his coffee.

Casey is bisexual and has a lot of good-hearted, friendly sex. He doesn’t like to be alone, he’s not a big fan of silence. He’s also afraid of the dark. Not as a result of some big childhood trauma; he just gets scared in the dark. It’s something he hasn’t confessed to any of his teammates. Mostly with them he’s an open book but this is something he guards carefully as he’s embarrassed by what he sees as a childish weakness. Casey is almost always optimistic and upbeat. He takes a Ted Lasso goldfish-type approach to games – no matter what happened in the last game (good or bad) the next game is going to be the “best game ever”. He’s wildly talented on the ice, intuitive and skilled by equal measure.

Also:

His dick was not big by anyone’s measure, and he knew it.

Which I mention because he’s totally okay with that and both things are super rare in romance. So, yay for representation.

Casey has recently bought himself a big house and made what he now realises is the big mistake of moving into it alone. He hates it. So, when Landon joins the team and it becomes apparent his tenure will be for a few weeks at least, Casey offers him a place to stay in lieu of a hotel room. Mostly it’s self-interest; he hopes Landon will be company for him. So he’s pretty disappointed that Landon picks the bedroom furthest away and keeps to himself.

I got the impression that Casey maybe had ADHD and I felt Landon was neurodiverse though neither were specifically labelled so in the text. Landon thinks he might be gay but he’s also clearly demisexual and I had the impression he was possibly also somewhere on the ace spectrum (though I’m far from an expert here so that last is perhaps a bit rubbery). Landon is tall and lanky; Casey is shorter and compact (but muscular because: hockey). Landon has no sexual experience and Casey has tons. Casey is tactile and talkative; Landon is standoffish and reserved. Romance readers know what that means of course.

Casey is too sweet and charming for Landon to dislike him and before he really knows it, Landon is spending more and more time with his house/team mate. Landon starts to wonder what it might be like to kiss Casey. To do more. Pretty soon, Landon has it bad.

If Landon were built differently, maybe he and Casey would hook up one night. Maybe one thing would lead to another, and they’d both say, “Hey, why not do this? Might be fun.” Maybe it wouldn’t mean anything more than watching TV together did; just something to do before bed.

But even imagining that filled Landon with so much anxiety he wanted to tear his skin off. He didn’t want to hook up with Casey.

So what the fuck did he want?

He supposed it didn’t matter. He wasn’t going to get it. He needed to pull himself together, go back to his seat, and pretend to be a much more laidback person than he was.

At least he and Casey would be separated a bit on this trip. They were in different hotel rooms, and clearly Casey had his own plans for their free time. Maybe distance would clear Landon’s head.

But when he returned to his seat, and Casey smiled at him and randomly asked if he thought walruses were weird, Landon really doubted it.

Even though Landon doesn’t really like to be touched and isn’t a touchy-feely kind of guy, he soon learns that it’s different with Casey. Casey’s touch becomes one he craves. They start cuddling before they do anything else and over time, the mutual lusting becomes overwhelming and, ever so slowly, Casey and Landon move from friends to lovers.

There were explicit conversations about likes and dislikes and consent and Casey was incredibly careful of Landon’s inexperience and his desires.

Of course, they fall in love. I mean, this is a romance. They think they’re stealthy but they don’t hide it well at all.

“Hey! Your couple name could be Sticks,” Westy said unhelpfully.

“I’m not in love with him,” Casey grumbled. It felt like a lie.

Oh no. It was a lie!

“I might be in love with him,” Casey amended.

(Seriously. Casey is just adorable. There was one thing Casey said to Landon in the book that had me laughing out loud for days but to quote it here would not do it justice. It’s kind of a “you had to be there” thing but it still makes me smile. It was just so completely Casey.)

But Landon is headed back to Saskatoon when the backup goalie returns from injury and between their two careers they would barely see each other. Landon doesn’t see a long distance relationship working. What to do?

There are sad things in Time to Shine. Landon and his parents have things to work through and they’re all clearly still (and will continue to be) grieving the death of Landon’s sister/their daughter. But overall, the book is very uplifting (even the grief storyline is uplifting in its way) and delightful.

There is more to Casey than a similarity to a Labrador puppy with separation anxiety and there is more to Landon than reticence. The two of them complement one another wonderfully.

I did wonder if there might be a problem on their horizon as it seemed to me that Casey and Landon’s sex drives were not very evenly matched. But then I thought: how much of Casey’s hookups were really about him not being alone? And, maybe, Landon isn’t on the ace spectrum at all and his sex drive is just awakening. I choose to think positively about their future.

Time to Shine is a feel good read and it left me smiling.

Grade: B+

Regards,
Kaetrin

Giving this read five stars was an easy decision. Time to Shine by Rachel Reid was so incredible, it’s hard to put into words but I’m going to give it a shot (no pun intended). I love books with unconditional acceptance with heaps of representation, and this read delivered.

Meet Casey. He’s a delicious ray of sunshine, filled with kindness and an uplifting energy. He’s also the new superstar winger. He loves making new friends and is proudly bisexual. Meet Landon. He’s a reserve goalie who is also shy off the ice. He spends a lot of time in his own head due to his grief from a loss in his youth. He isn’t a fan of physical touch and is still questioning his sexual identity and sexuality. Once he meets Casey, and they quickly become friends, things get even more confusing. Will Casey be able to help Landon heal, and will they end up melting the ice rink or remain just friends?

My first read of Reid’s work and I have to say, this is a fantastic contemporary MM hockey romance and it is one of my favourites for 2023. And not just because I’m Canadian! The characters are complex and engaging, especially the leads, which makes this story an automatic win. The entire cast of characters is so likeable, it only adds to the joy you feel while reading this book.

I was consumed by the words on the page, and was spending my entire day reading this book before I knew it. A truly effortless read and yet it deals with sensitive issues like grief, anxiety, self-worth issues, and sexuality (to name a few). These elements give the story emotional weight and make it a truly memorable read. I found this to be especially true because identity and sexuality are a non-issue and embraced without hesitation at every turn.

Y'all... did Rachel Reid possibly top my third favorite book by her? (Or second because I combine heated rivalry and long game in my head).
This book was SO good. Writing-wise, I think it was even better than Heated Rivalry/Long Game, but nothing compares to Ilya and Shane, though Casey and Landon came close. Not to spoil, but I loved the rep and how much they grew together throughout the book. I want to put Casey in a little terrarium and keep him safe and feed him raspberries. Words cannot convey how much I loved this book other than it made me cry 4 times <333
5 anxious hockey player stars

I'm not usually a big hockey fan, and so haven't really read much of it, but this author has had such good reviews, I figured I would check it out. I'm still not sure I will ever be a hockey lover, but this was very well done, so I'm glad I read it.

Two complete opposites. One very quiet, the other super boisterous and loud, but they work well together. Landon calms Casey down, and the closed off Landon opens up to Casey, something that is a struggle for him being so quiet.

Opposites attract, and it works for these two. I enjoyed this one a lot.

DNF @ 12%
Stopped reading because I wasn't in the mood for it... It's been over a week and I have no desire to finish... Will update if I ever do.

Something about 'Time to Shine' didn't work. It was easy to read, interesting enough characters and quality writing, but it didn't click. It felt like when you've read 50 fics on one trope or with one pairing, and then they slowly all become mediocre. You keep reading because you're interested, but it doesn't get to you emotionally.

Landon is a Canadian goalie who gets called up from the AHL to play backup in the NHL. He's overly serious and guarded, and all things expected in a grumpy-sunshine book. Then there's Casey, who does not know how to go away or shut up and just needs an off button, but is also lovely and kind. Casey lets Landon live with him, walls are broken down, all the characters feel things.

I appreciated the way Reid introduces some form of demisexuality and treats it as valid as any other sexuality. I loved badly wrapped presents, Landon's parents and Samir. There was some attempt to address class, but it was more Landon feeling uncomfortable about having less money, and nothing really on Casey's end.

It's not a bad read. It's not a great read, but it's a fun couple of hours if you're in the mood for cute romance.

My first book by Rachel Reid and it won't be my last! I loved this queer hockey romance: the setting, the characters, the SPICE! It felt like a really natural progression of relationship from friendship to love. MM hockey love for the win!

I did receive a physical advanced reading copy of this book for review so I will read that and then update with my own personal thoughts on the book.

Rachel Reid’s Time to Shine is one of my most highly anticipated new books of 2023. The success of her much loved Game Changers series means reader expectations are high – and I’ll admit that while I really hoped this book would live up to them, I’ve also seen one too many an author fail to replicate earlier success to have been completely sure that would happen. Which makes me extra delighted to be able to say that Ms. Reid has done it, because Time to Shine is simply lovely, a low-angst, briskly-paced romance between two thoroughly endearing characters who, at first, seem like a total mismatch, but who are slowly revealed to be absolutely perfect for each other. The author has – very wisely – created something completely different from her previous work; other than being set in the world of professional hockey, this book bears little resemblance to anything in the Game Changers stories. It’s set in a completely different universe, and the characters are younger (twenty-three and twenty-four), and at a different stage in their careers, so this has more the flavour of a New Adult story. But it’s full of the things I’ve come to love about her books – excellent characterisation, a strong supporting cast, genuine warmth and plenty of humour.

Like most hockey players, Landon Stackhouse – the talented goalie for the Saskatoon Bandits AFL team – dreams of one day getting the call to go to play for the NHL. When that call comes – following the injury sustained by the back-up goalie for the Calgary Outlaws – Landon is ready and excited, but he’s also realistic and expects that his NFL début will be spent mostly sitting on the bench before he hops a plane back home. Finding out that he’s actually going to be going on a short road trip with the team is something of a relief; he knows himself well enough to know that being busy is the best way of preventing him from spending all his off-ice time alone and up in his head. The travel will be good for him.

Landon has spent a little time in Calgary before, most recently at the Outlaws’ prospects training camp, but he’s not going to be sticking around so he doesn’t expect any of his new – temporary – teammates to spend any time getting to know him. Which is why he’s surprised when Casey Hicks, the team’s pint-sized, superstar left-winger, not only remembers his name, but greets him like an old friend and strikes up a conversation. Landon, who is quiet, shy and introverted – the complete opposite of Casey – really isn’t sure what to make of him

Casey is a sweet, sunshiny chatterbox full of charm and energy and kindness who has never met a stranger. He’s the son of a hockey legend, but there’s not an ounce of ego or arrogance to him; he’s confident and outgoing and has no verbal filter – he knows he can be a lot to take and doesn’t blink an eye when his teammates rib him for being a bit dumb; he knows they love him, and he loves them. He loves being around people and is more than happy to seek out the latest member of the team and sets out to make him feel comfortable and included, in and out of the locker room.

When the team returns from their short trip, the coach informs Landon that he’s going to be with them for another couple of months – at least until January. Sensing Landon could use a friend, Casey suggests Landon move in to his house rather than stay in a hotel for two months. He has plenty of room and really, Landon would be doing him a favour – the place is way too big for one person. Landon is not immediately enthusiastic, worried that he’ll be too boring and solitary to be a good roommate – but he likes Casey and doesn’t want to say no. So he accepts the offer and moves in that day.

At first glance, the overly-eager puppyish himbo and the quiet, prone to over-thinking introvert doesn’t seem like a match made in heaven, but the author takes the time to build a strong foundation to their relationship, one built on mutual liking and respect, good communication, openness and honesty, which means that when they start to develop feelings beyond friendship, their romance already has a very solid basis. Casey is smitten by Landon, and although Landon’s reserved nature makes him hard to read, Casey really likes him – he wants to spend time with him and get to know him and make him smile. At the same time, Landon is somewhat bewildered by his responses to Casey. He has only rarely felt attraction, and in the past, he’s stuck to developing crushes on unattainable people because it was safe, but the intensity of his feelings for Casey surprises him. He hasn’t felt like this about anyone, ever, and he doesn’t know what to do or what he really wants.

While Casey and Landon’s tender, slow-burn romance is unfolding, both of them are also dealing with some sensitive issues which add emotional weight to the story. It’s clear from the start that Landon is struggling with a lot of guilt and self-doubt and that his relationship with his parents is somewhat fragile. His grief over the death of his older sister and the way her loss affected his family hangs over him like a dark cloud, even six years after the event, and he’s reached the stage where he’s starting to feel that he really needs to try to bridge the gap – for his own sake as much as for his parents’. He just doesn’t know how. This aspect of the story is handled very well; Landon’s parents are obviously good people who have been struggling themselves, and the scene where they finally talk everything out is expertly done. Equally well handled is Landon’s questioning of his sexuality and sexual identity; from the way he’s written, he’s on the asexual spectrum – maybe grey ace or demi. The representation is excellent and I loved that Casey is so patient with Landon, helping him to explore and find out what he likes and what works for him, eager to understand something he doesn’t particularly relate to and accepting Landon’s needs without hesitation or judgement

Casey is supremely confident on the ice and in just about every other way, but he’s so used to being called stupid that he even thinks of himself that way. He knows he can be a bit much – that he’s prone to running off at the mouth, to saying the first thing that enters his head – plus, hiding what he feels is a childish fear of being alone in the dark only makes it easier for him to buy into the general impression of him as being a bit dumb. Landon is the first person to tell Casey he isn’t stupid – and I was pleased when, near the end, the team captain actually apologises to Casey for letting him believe that about himself for so long. All the teasing and ribbing by the team has been done in love and affection, but none of them has realised quite how much it has played into Casey’s already shaky confidence in his own intelligence.

The lack of on-page homophobia is a refreshing change for sports romance. It might not be realistic, but it’s good to see Casey being out and proudly bisexual, talking about going on dates and hooking up with men and women, and his teammates being completely cool with it. The team dynamic is really well done, too – this is a great bunch of guys who like each other and look out for one another, and I liked that their coach is so supportive and treats them like people rather than yelling and screaming at them all the time.

Time to Shine is a fantastic read – a delicious, achingly-tender slow-burn romance between two immensely likeable and well-written characters whose love for each other grows in a completely organic way. The steamy scenes are superbly done, with a real emphasis on the emotional connection between Casey and Landon, and the book oozes warmth and charm and joy and is also very funny, whether it’s down to Casey’s antics or Landon’s rare but very dry humour. Smoosh all of this together, and you’ve got one very special romance, full of feels and fun and friendship and love. Highly recommended.

3,5 stars.
I've been reading mm romance for about 4-5 years now, and for some fellow mm readers it might sound rather unbelievable that until this book I haven't read anything yet written by Rachel Reid. So, no, I'm still not familiar with Ilya and Shane, one of the most popular (or maybe The Most Popular) mm couples ever.
With that being said, I maybe should add it might be a good thing I'm not familiar (yet) with her other work, because I had no expectations whatsoever when I started reading this book.
I must say this was an enjoyable read. In several reviews I read that other readers had a feeling of this being closer to YA/NA than to an adult romance, and I share these feelings. How sweet Casey and Landon maybe were, they didn't always sound like mature hockey players. More like they had just outgrown their teenage years. Which isn't a bad thing, really, but it surprised me a bit.
Casey was this sweet, loud cinnamon roll where Landon was the exact opposite with his quiet and reserved character. Maybe they shouldn't even work, but they did.
I enjoyed how their friendship developed naturally, and how that friendship slowly and naturally turned into something more. Other complaints I have been reading is about Casey's hookups while he was already having feelings for Landon, which, at that point, were still unanswered. And I also agree with that. When I read romance, I don't need to know about one of the mc's having sex with characters other than the other mc. I don't really need to know whether he or she was a nice person and whether the sex was very satisfying or whether it wasn't. I don't care for that and it shouldn't be in a romance book.
It took a while for me to warm up to Casey. I thought he was too much of an immature character, too loud, but at times too hard on himself. I did like Landon right away, but then that's maybe because I care more about the silent guys, the ones who have been hurt a time or two and are uncomfortable around people. I think it's because I can relate to them much more than I can to a loud, very present character. Anyway, their romance was just sweet and the secondary characters were great as well.
All in all an enjoyable, pleasant story, but nothing that will stick with me for a long time.

It's funny, because I always tell myself I'm not a big contemporary romance reader, but then I start reading and I can't stop. And 'Time to Shine' definitely hit the right spot.

At first I was a little unsure if I would like the characters. but both quickly won me over and I can't get over how cute, adorable and fluffy both of these dorks are. Casey, the extrovert, with his ADHD golden retriever energy and Landon, the introvert, who doesn't like being touched with his grumpy exterior and his (possible) autistic traits.

Casey is bi and loves people, Landon is - he thinks - attracted to men but unsure if he even likes the idea of being intimated with anyone until he starts to connect to Casey.

These two are so funny and adorable together. The scene with the mask had me howling with laughter. You'll know the scene when you read it.

It's was a very fluffy, enjoyable read. I do however think it's important to mention that there is an overconsumption of MM romance written by cis white women. There should also be room on your reading list and in the publishing industry for MM romance written by gay men.

✨ PRINCEMAN REVIEW ✨

📝 Goalie, Landon Stackhouse, is thrilled to be called up from Calgary's farm team into the NHL. He knows this is only temporary, so he gives off 'stand-off" vibes. The only person to really notice Landon is acquaintance Casey Hicks, who's the team's star left winger. When Landon's position becomes a more permanent, he needs somewhere to stay, and Casey quickly offers a solution. These two may be polar opposites and teammates, but can this relationship turn into something more.

What I 🤍:
🏒 Hockey Romance
💕 Bromance turned Romance
🏠 Roommates/Teammates
🌀 Opposites Attract
🔐 Virgin Romance
🏳️‍🌈 Bisexual x Demisexual Reps
🤗 Safe, Sexual Communication

This book was absolute perfection! If you're a fan of hockey romance with a touch of holiday themes, this book is for you! I loved following the journey of two teammates turned roommates as their affection for each other slowly ignited. And, it beautifully portrayed a 'first time' experience that was healthy and safe. Casey just made me smile everytime he talked, while Landon had my heart, and I wanted to reach out and hug him (even though he doesn't like to be touched). This book will forever live rent-free in my mind.

Prince's Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+
Passion: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (Open Door)
Read If ➡️: You love hockey sports romance!
Read 📅: Beginning of Hockey Season-December
CW ⚠️: Death of Family Member, Nyctophobia

Overall, this romance was precious and felt like a warm hug. There were moments I cracked up, and others where I really felt for the characters. There's depth, and things both Casey and Landon had to work through. I really appreciate how there's ZERO homophobia in this book. I wish it could really be like that in real life.

Huge thank you to Harlequin and Rachel Reid for an ARC of this book. I absolutely adored it!

This is another well written and engaging romance from Rachel Reid which will appeal to her past fans. This book is set in a bit more gentle world and will appeal to younger audiences in the "new adult" category.

It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that has left me this conflicted.

Let’s do the pros first. I adored the characters. Casey is this just really lovable, chatty ball of sunshine. Personally, I’d love to be friends with him in real life because not only is he fun but it really just feels like he cares about everybody which I love. Landon is much quieter, more reserved, and a little hard to read at times (in terms of like emotions and body language) but I also adored him.

I also loved the dynamic of the team, I haven’t read very many hockey romances (okay I’ve read one other one) so I don’t know if this is the norm but I loved it. They really just felt like a little family.

Landon spends a decent chunk of the first half of the book really questioning his sexuality (in my opinion he reads as aspec) but as we progress he seems to come to terms that he’s definitely into Casey. The feelings are definitely mutual, Casey has been pining after Landon pretty much since the moment they met.

Now, cons.
As much as I love Casey and Landon as separate people I don’t love them as a couple. The chemistry just wasn’t there for me. I’m also not a huge fan of the fact that Casey had feelings for Landon, knew he wanted to be with Landon, but still had several one night stands throughout the book. I know that’s probably a me problem but it really disconnected me from their romance.

I’m not going to get into the details here but the whole third act break up really just… didn’t need to be there. It was so frustrating and I’m still kind of annoyed now just thinking about it.

Tl;dr: it was fine but probably just not for me.

I am firmly in my Hockey sports romance era and not at all sorry about it!! This was my first book by Canadian author Rachel Reid and I loved that it was largely set in Alberta!

While this does take place over the holidays for a portion, it didn't feel like a Holiday romance per se. It is very much a beautiful opposites attract MLM roomance between bisexual playboy, Casey and quiet, much more serious, demisexual goaltender, Landon who gets called up from the farm leagues to play in the NHL.

Determined to make this chance count, Landon is focused on doing a good job and impressing the coach. He's not at all prepared for Casey and his golden retriever energy who basically forces a friendship on him and invites him to be his roommate while he's with the team.

Full of great hockey content, a heartwarming friends to lovers romance and a surprising amount of emotional depth. I loved every second of this book and can't wait to dive into the author's backlist!!

Good on audio too and perfect for fans of authors like Sarina Bowen, Helena Hunting or Tal Bauer. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!!

4.5⭐️

Time to Shine is an MM sports romance that you can't help but love. Casey and Landon are the cutest, and I laughed out loud at some of the stuff Casey came out with.

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC.

4.25 stars!
Let me tell yall, this book was really good! I enjoyed the sunshine x grumpy and hockey MM romance. The rivalry added the tension and angst and yall know I love a good angsty book. This one exceeded my expectations and I will be reading more books by Rachel Reid hehehe.

Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

ARC received by Carina Press & Carina Adores (Harlequin), Carina Adores via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

EXCELLENT!