Thank you Netgalley and blue box press for the earc and finished copy my opinions are being left voluntarily.

🌌 Spicy Sunday Mini Review 🌌

Thank you @pridebooktours for the #freebook and including me on the book tour

🤔 What are you up to this Sunday?

We spent time up north so relaxing and cooling down is today's plans.

Rating 3.5 /5☆
Paperback
390 pages
Pub day June 25th, 2024 - out now
Publisher Blue Box Press
Gr avg. 4.46 /5⭐

This is book 4 in the series and I am eagerly waiting for book 5 book which i hope is Jonas book. This is my first book by the author and wow was I blown away. I've only read a hand few of books where the MMC is a sex worker. It's fleshing to see and majority of the books I've read are FMC sex worker.

This was tender and hot. This puts you through all the emotions. I found it slightly long but that's a me problem and preference. I look forward to go back and reading his other books in the series and his other pen name.

Suggest giving it a try if you read MM

“I’m protective of my friends. Especially the ones who’ve been hurt…I wasn’t prepared for how badly you’d been hurt.”

4.25 stars

"Friends, Donnie realized. That’s what Richard Merriweather needed. That’s why he’d come to Sapphire Cove. Because one of his oldest friends had promised him new ones to replace the ones who’d betrayed him."

I thought this was going to be a light romance, like, the cover is a dude on a beach, but there were lots of emotions and pain, hurt and mystery and it was really great! Not the pain and hurt 😂 but the growth and development of the characters that came out it.

"I mean, for Christ’s sake, he was slipping out of bed with me on vacation and going into the bedrooms of our friends and we were all having breakfast together the next morning and I had no clue. Like all around me there’d been this secret."

Past relationships absolutely broke both Richard and Donnie, Richard and his cheating douche husband and Donnie and his past boyfriend/man who groomed him and attempted to pimp him out. And they were pretty sad characters because of it, which showed in their inability to trust people and relationships. But because of this, I really enjoyed them together!

“Do you usually stroll the hotel in your underwear?”
Donnie shrugged. “Everyone’s out cold. Besides, the security guy on tonight used to work for me. Naked.” Donnie smiled.

Okay, but this was spicy and I didn’t expect it lmao The role-play scene ohmagawd

“Come here and kiss me, jackass, before you say something crude that ruins it.”
“You brought up my dick.”
“How could I not? It’s everywhere all the time all at once.”

If you like:
- Former porn star now Porn Daddy
- Role Playing
- Insecurities and Healing
- Beach/Resort Vibe
- Wedding Planning
- Angst
- Protectiveness/Possessiveness

“I would never lie about how sexy you are. Sex is my business. It would be a violation of the Smutocratic Oath.”

Thank you to Pride Tours, 1001 Dark Nights & Blue Box Press, and the author for providing me with a physical ARC!

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Pridebooktours and C. Travis Rice for inviting me to join the captivating tour of Sapphire Dawn. This novel introduces Donnie, a former porn star and studio owner, who has struggled to find genuine connections since a heartbreak 15 years ago. On the other hand, Richard, a successful event planner navigating a difficult divorce, still holds onto his belief in love and commitment. Their unexpected encounter sets the stage for a compelling story of friendship, personal growth, and the power of genuine connections. As they navigate the intricate details of their friend's wedding, a heartwarming bond begins to form, offering exactly what Richard needs. The depth of emotions and the delightful narrative truly resonated with me, evoking laughter, empathy, and self-reflection. Following Richard and Donnie on their journey was an absolute delight, and I found myself immersed in their experiences and personal growth.

#SapphireDawn #Friendship #PersonalGrowth #Novel #BookTour #AuthenticConnections #EmotionalDepth #Heartwarming #GenuineFriendship #PowerofLove

♡ Happy Ending
♡ Opposites Attract
♡ Wedding Planner x Ex-Porn Star

This was such a cute book. I loved the main characters they were amazing, the romance was a blow burn that started out with a funny meet cute.

There was great friendships, entertaining drama, sex work positivity, and a happy ending that pulled everything together really well. I loved the wedding planning moments and steamy moments, not to mention the funnel cakes which I need to make now.

Thank you Pride Book Tours for the opportunity to be a part of the Sapphire Dawn Book Tour. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Desire at Sapphire Cove introduces Donnie Bascombe, a man known for making fantasies come true, now tasked with planning his best friend Logan Murdoch's dream wedding. For this, he turns to Richard Merriweather, a top-tier wedding planner with a broken heart.

As they work together at the luxurious Sapphire Cove, an undeniable attraction forms between the brash, commitment-averse Donnie and the meticulous, emotionally scarred Richard. Their professional collaboration forces them to confront past heartbreaks and consider a future neither expected.

The story flows smoothly, blending personal growth, romance, and the intricacies of planning an extravagant wedding. The alternating perspectives provide depth, making their relationship feel authentic and engaging. Desire at Sapphire Cove is a captivating read that balances romance, personal evolution, and just the right amount of spice.

James' rating: 5 out of 5 stars of wild ride! ✨

I had previously read Sapphire Storm before and loved it so I jumped at the opportunity to review ARC copy of the next in this series!

Our MCs really intrigued me since they were so different from each other! I LOVED Donnie. He was so funny, sweet and sexy. Well, that sounds like the whole package. 😉 I just wanted to hug him. Richard was caring, witty and also a little reserved after what we went through. These two had excellent chemistry!

We had a slow burn with so much sexual tension and it was also balanced by a perfect of sweetness and humor. The plot development was really smooth and we had sprinkles of drama and angst moving through. Both of them had been through a LOT . While I am not a fan of angst or drama, everything blended perfectly into a heartwarmingly beautiful story.

I loved the relationship development between Donnie and Richard. It was sooo good! Their attraction was magnetic and the way their relationship developed from people who were unwilling partners to people who truly supported and loved each other no matter what. Their journey to a HEA was so amazing and I ended this book with a smile on my face.

Thank you Christopher Rice and Get Red PR for a wild and heartwarming read!