Cooper meets his match in Rowen! These 2 seemingly strangers get stranded together and have an unforgettable time together... except they're not total strangers!! A modern *steamy* twist on a Romeo and Juliet/forbidden romance trope as these business rivals become partners and have to work together to be successful. Add in some big personality siblings and I'm ALL IN! Love the cameos from a few faves from the Dalton's series!!

Enemies to lovers GOLD!

I got the Audiobook to this and my goodness!!! It was so good! I dreaded anytime I had to pause or stop listening 😭

Coopers character development was amazing! You see him go from playboy/grump to an incredible and doting man by the end!

Rowan is a badass FMC! I loved her take no shit attitude from the get go. She is loyal and fierce but also very open minded and independent!

I 100% recommend this book to the lovers of enemies to lovers!

Thanks to Marni for creating the world of the spades for us 💕

This is an insta lust turned enemies to lovers and throw in almost forbidden love and it was an easy read. The narrations were great and I enjoyed the story for the most part. I personally wish there would’ve been deeper conflict to resolve. Not exactly a 3rd act break up, but things just felt too smooth. Conflicts that were there felt like they were solved too peacefully. Maybe I just prefer the drama.

The Rebel is one of Marni's spiciest stories yet, especially on the audio format!

Rowan is the spunky daughter of a multibillionaire who is set to merge with the Spade family. Out on a trip, she becomes stranded with a sexy stranger that she agrees to a "few night stand" and then never again with. The person she hooks up with? None other than Cooper Spade, her family's nemesis. Lines are crossed and passions are flared in The Rebel, both acting first on love and then on family ties.

I enjoy every single Marni book published, with "The Rebel" being no different! Marni writes in a way that whoever is narrating it- in this case J.F. Harding and C. J. Bloom- instantly bring the story (along with the sizzling passion) to life! Listeners got the "gruffness" that is Cooper and the "omg, daddy I love him" vibes from Rowan pretty quickly. If you're looking for a spicy binge listen while going about your day, pick up the Rebel wherever you may listen to your audios!

I LOVED this book so much! I am absolutely obsessed with grumpy Brady Spade. I loved Lily so much - she was perfect for him. Like all of Marni’s billionaire books, this one was spicy. This one also had some suspense elements which I ate up. I could not put this one down! If you liked the dalton brothers or the other spade hotel books, you’ll love this one. If you’re a spicy romance fan, pick this up asap

Another adventure with The Spade Hotel, but this one has so many changes and challenges happening.
This was full of adventure, spice, openness, frustration & hope.
I really enjoyed the angst and chemistry between Rowan and Cooper.

The Rebel by Marni Mann was such a fantastic read! I absolutely loved Cooper and Rowan. Their chemistry is off the charts, making every interaction between them electrifying and unforgettable.

Rowan, in particular, stands out as a fierce female main character. Her strength, determination, and fierce independence make her incredibly compelling and easy to root for. She’s the kind of heroine who grabs your attention from the first page and doesn’t let go. Cooper, with his charm and complexity, is the perfect match for Rowan, complementing her fierceness with his own brand of intensity.

Their relationship is filled with tension, passion, and genuine moments of connection that make you invested in their journey. Marni Mann’s writing brings their dynamic to life beautifully, capturing both the fiery and tender aspects of their romance.

The Rebel is a perfect blend of heat and heart. It’s a story that keeps you hooked with its well-developed characters and engaging plot. If you’re looking for a romance that sizzles with every page and features a strong, unforgettable heroine, The Rebel is definitely the book for you. Marni Mann has crafted a captivating and intense love story that you won’t want to miss!

Cooper Spade definitely fits the hot billionaire trope and Rowan Cole is the fiery passionate lovers to enemies to lovers. The combination creates a tension filled spicy romance that keeps you glued to the pages. After enjoying together while trapped in a chance meeting in a snowstorm they find out that their families are at war in business. There's angst, there's chemistry, and there's a surprise that comes later. It was so nice to see them work out their differences and use all that heat to make their relationship work instead of tear it apart.

Rowan and Cooper are stranded in a hotel on Lake Louise they are both there to do work for the family company. But neither of them know who the other is. Cooper wasn't planning on staying but with a storm he was forced to stay on the island. They have a instant connection an and have three unforgettable nights together.

When they return home, they realize their romance is forbidden. They work for competing companies where the family hate each. The children just know to hate them not why.

When they are forced to join forces in each company they don't handle it well and its a fight. But Cooper and Rowan can't stay away from each other and continue the romance in secret.

This was an okay story it is a slight Romeo and Juliet retelling. I feel like the conflict between the 2 characters and some of the choices they made wasn't for me. I've read a few books from this author and they are quick read. So if you looking for a quick romance to get you back into a reading swing give this book a read.

Thank you NetGalley for this Audio-Arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is the first book I have read by Marni Mann but it won’t be the last! This book had me gripped from the beginning. If you like:

* forced proximity
* one bed
* grumpy x sunshine
* spice
* rivals to lovers
* strong FMC

This book is for you! You will absolutely be hooked. Cooper is a book boyfriend that you will not easily forget!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape media for this alc in exchange for an honest review!

CJ Bloom is a fantastic narrator. Loved this audiobook.
Cooper and Rowan are a great match. The set up for them is a delight. The story delivers emotion and sex appeal in perfect measure. Where I struggled a bit with book 1, book 2 has made me a believer. I can’t wait for the next installment in Spade Hotel.

What a beautiful spicy romance story with great storyline and great characters. Really liked the writing style and the cover is beautiful will definitely read more from this author.

Love the stories Marni weaves. This book was a page turner. The characters Cooper Spade and Rowan Cole had depth, pull you into the story and make you anguish with them as they hurt and soar with them when they come together. This book took you for a ride and as part 2 in a series did an excellent job of making sure the reader understood situations covered in the first book. I am looking forward to the next book and am finding other books written by Marni.

When Cooper and Rowan get snowed in on their business trips, they're merely strangers. But after a holiday weekend at a hotel, they're well acquainted. They return home without exchanging contact info and Cooper can't get the stranger out of his head. Little does he know, Rowan knows exactly who he is...

Rowan and Cooper are apart of rival families in the hotel business and what's worse? The heads of their companies just decided they're going to merge. While Cooper is still angry at Rowan, he now has to deal with everything that comes with a merger. But as they start to talk, it's about getting the family to get along and become one big, happy family and business.

This one was fun in that billionaire way that is easy to digest and dream lol

The narrators were great and again, this book was a great way to escape. Written in a lighthearted way, this book was some plot and mostly smut. A good time though.

One Night...turned into three... And so much more

Another Spade man bites the dust...aka is off the market.

Cooper Spade is focused and determined to make his mark on Spade Hotels. He has his eyes set on a beautiful property on Lake Louise in order to make that happen, he never could have imagined being snowed in and stuck in Canada. And what comes with being snowed in? Her. Rowan.

Rowan is adjusting to working for the family business, she's on a trip to Lake Louise when she spots him...Cooper Spade. What transpires is three nights of absolute desire and pleasure. But that's all it can be...those three nights.

I absolutely adore that when I dive into a Marni book I'm met with spice...before 20%, hello yes please. I also love the way she structures the stories to have turmoil/uneasiness earlier in the book compared to the usual third act break-up.

I had a moment of panic when Cooper was a grade A a$$hole and I thought "oh no...a Marni Mann man I'm not head over in heels with." But he ended up redeeming himself and then some. The behavior was based on instinct and he was ultimately scared and didn't know how to deal with those feelings. Rowan to the rescue with her boss b!tch attitude and no f's given.

Do we need to rename the series now Marni...watching/waiting for some Cole men...?

CJ Bloom and JF Harding did a stellar job with this dual narration... I'll fight anyone who tells me CJ Bloom's man's voice isn't swoon worthy! And the way they just hit all the emotions, loved it

Thank you to Marni Mann, Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for providing me with an audiobook copy of The Rebel for me to listen to and review. What a great story! It drew me in right from the start and I flew through listening to it so fast! The characters were unique and interesting and showed great development throughout the story. The narrators were great and did and excellent job of portraying the emotions and tone of the story. I am fairly new to listening to audiobooks and I was impressed by how easily this story kept my attention. This is definitely one to listen to!

I can always count on Marni to deliver story and spice. And this one was not lacking in the least. Right from the get go you’re hooked and she’s got her claws in you all the way to the end. The audiobook was sooo good. Exactly how I’d picture Cooper and Rowan sounding. This book was so fun and I can’t wait to see what’s next.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook

The Rebel by Marni Mann
What starts as three nights of spice, intimacy and comfort from one beautiful stranger to another, ends with one of them realising they have just spent the most memorable three nights of their life with the one person they should have never shared a conversation with, let alone a bed.
The main characters Rowan and Cooper, are loveable, genuine characters. The two of them are determined and driven in both their professional and personal lives which made the chemistry between them so palpable. You can just tell even though they were constantly at war with the situation they found themselves in, there was always something between whether they wanted it to be there or not.
This book is heavy on internal dialogue. It reads like the main characters are working through all their thoughts and feelings about a situation, and then you finally start to see the actual scene play out. This form of storytelling does bring you closer to the characters but it slows down the pacing.
The descriptions of landscape and locations were on the minimal side, which does allow you to focus on the main plot, but given that a lot of the book is set in locations that would (by assumption) be spectacular to see, it was a little sad to miss out on those descriptions.
I did find some of the build up towards anticipated reveals to be a smidge drawn out without any additional tension. I found this made some of the newly shared information to fall a little flat rather than it hitting you in the face as you’re on the peak of curiosity.
However, if you are impartial to detailed location descriptions, and don’t mind a bit of internal dialogue this perhaps may be for you.
The goodies this book contains
Forced proximity
Workplace complications
Lovers -> Enemies -> Lovers
Family pressures
Smart, driven main characters
Surprise pregnancy

Thank you Dreamscape Media and Netgalley for my gifted audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I loved getting to know Cooper in this book! You’ll definitely want to read this if you like forbidden romance and lots of steam. I enjoyed both narrators for the audiobook. This was a fast paced read and full of your favorite characters.

I listened to this while prepping for Sweetgrass and it was phenomenal!

This audiobook pulled me in immediately and the narrators were amazing! I loved when Cooper and Rowan met and were “forced” to share a room for days that they get snowed in together at Christmas time! Rowan was such a strong FMC and knows what she wants! Watching these two navigate their relationship was great!

This is a definite auto recommend for audiobook lovers!

Thanks to Marni Mann, NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ALC!!