I LOVED this book! It was sexy, heart wrenching, and a beautiful love story! I've found, over the course of her books, that she is easily a favorite author. I love her writing style, her characters, their growth, and their love. Beautiful!

I am a big fan of this series. I was excited to read this story and also see what was going on with the other couples from the previous two books. This third book in the series I think was my favorite!!!!! I am a huge fan of the main male character falling first. Roman did not disappoint. When we meet our leading lady, Ava, she is newly divorced and wants a change in her life. Her family is too involved and too opinionated and Ava wants something on her own terms and that is just for her. Enter Roman. A wealthy hotel owner who makes Ava a drink and makes Ava feel special. This secretive relationship is all Ava can give Roman and even though he wants to tell the world that she is his, he meets Ava where she is in life and never pushes her too far out of her comfort zone. The family here is over the top harsh, but Ava finally finds herself and her voice on this journey. Will she get her happily ever after?

I've been waiting for this book as I really enjoyed the first two books in the series and I think this is my favorite of the bunch! Hot and steamy from the get go with intense family dynamics. The weaving together of romance, familial trauma coupled with pressure from loved ones and the fear of losing those closest to you was expertly done. Also, Roman's a literal dream come true. So, so, so good!

loved this romance and that she wasn't trying to fall in love. she has issues with her family and also taking on too much with the wedding . loved that she found love with roman and has some good friends.

4.75! I had been waiting for this book for so long, and it did not disappoint! Ava, a recent divorcée, is trying to step out of her comfort zone and let loose. Enter Roman, a businessman who spots Ava at his hotel bar and is immediately captivated. He decides he has to talk to her, leading to an unforgettable night. Ava thinks that’s where their story ends but she was far from right.

This couple delivered everything! Slow burn, secret lovers, and so much yearning. And Roman? He was the definition of a man obsessed like wow! The way that Roman fell for Ava must be studied because it was perfect. What made them so compelling was their kindness to each other on a deep level. They truly listened, reassured, and supported one another. Though there was plenty of drama that made Ava hesitate, it was all so well written. Often, when a character insists on keeping a relationship secret, it feels immature. But in Ava’s case, we fully understand her fears and why they exist, making her choices feel real and justified.

It’s a long read, but by the end, I was so satisfied with how everything played out. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I have been waiting foreverrrrrr for the final installment in the Primas of Power series and I was so psyched to be approved for this ARC!

Along Came Amor is by far my favorite of the three books. Love Ava and Roman, love the romance, love the plot. I'm a sucker for a guy who falls first. It was a fun book while still delving into heavy topics around family and acceptance. It was the perfect wrap up to the series, and I loved the multiple year epilogue to see how the cousins are doing several years in the future. No notes!

Thanks to the publisher for an advance copy!

The final installation in Primas of Power is everything we wanted it to be. Ava Rodriguez is freshly divorced from a man who never deserved her, but her involved family just can't let go of the idea of them together. Enter the handsome Roman Vasquez, a stranger and one-night fling that she's keeping all to herself, but can't quite let go of either. As Ava and Roman continue their relationship, keeping it a secret from the friends and family, it feels uncomplicated, until it isn't. Until Roman turns out to be the best man at her cousin's wedding, the one where she's the matron of honor.

As Ava wants to end the relationship rather than have her family meddle in another relationship, Roman isn't ready to giver her up. In fact, he's ready to do whatever it takes for Ava to take him, and their relationship, seriously.

This story is the perfect ending to an excellent trilogy, wrapping up the story of not just Ava and Roman, but the other Primas of Power as well.

—the fuckbuddies to yearning pipeline

—rediscovering identity after divorce

—secret looooovers

Heat Index: 7/10

The Basics:

After her husband unexpectedly leaves, Ava is thrown for a loop and responds logically, by hooking up with a hot stranger she meets at a hotel bar (so he turns out to own the hotel—it's fine). A one night stand turns into infrequent hookups, no strings, just occasional meetings... until it turns out that Roman is best friends with the man marrying Ava's close friend and cousin. And oh, by the way, he's not content with being her dirty little secret anymore...

The Review:

Alexis Daria always writes refreshingly real heroines, from their flaws to the close bonds they share with the women in their lives. Bringing her Primas of Power series to a close with a story that literally depends on the relationship between the primas—both in terms of how Ava is constantly freaking out over her secret-keeping, and in terms of the complexities that pop up when Roman turns out to be connected to her group—makes total sense. And Ava herself turned out to be an irresistible heroine, the kind we don't often see even on contemporary romance: A woman dealing with the pretty common yet still life-changing event that is divorce.

There isn't some massive drama that occurred with Ava's marriage, right? But the suddenness of it ending still rocks her ability to believe in love, or to see the value in partnership anymore. It's no wonder she's so withholding with Roman, and there's something initially liberating about their casual hookups. But then... feelings.

It's not a super complicated setup, and the drama hound in me did sometimes want a bit more KICK! to the plot. But the conflict Ava feels over moving forward—and being truly vulnerable not only with Roman but her family—is written in a way that's both authentic and satisfying, keeping you hooked throughout.

While I'd definitely call this a heroine-forward romance (though it does have dual POVs, thank God) Roman is such a good hero. Both assertive and sweet, powerful and gentle. He's totally alluring, yet at the same time he feels like a real person. And if you like a hero who falls first...

The Sex:

First off, I love that this book kicked off with a random hookup, because adults (also: Love that Ava is 33 and Roman is 40) do that and we can fall in love after getting physical. Second... ugh, it's hot. There's also a real sense of growing intimacy with the sex scenes that was much appreciated.

Conclusion:

This is going to be a great "transitioning from spring into summer" read. In touch with reality, with just enough of the magic and fantasy of falling in love with a hot stranger who embraces your sharp edges to make it swoony.

Thanks to Avon and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I love them, your honor! 🥹

This was the perfect ending to the Primas of Power. It was funny, sexy, and emotional. This book had me BLUSHING, giggling, smiling, and tearing up.

Ava is our perfectionist people-pleaser with a huge heart and a very thorough planner. Roman is our millionaire workaholic who fixes everything for those he loves. When these two meet and throw caution to the wind (very unlike both of them), they never imagined this one night stand would change their lives. Not only that, but that they'd be Maid of Honor and Best Man for the same wedding.

Ava working through her feelings and speaking up for herself was such an emotional journey. Her fears and emotions felt raw to read. I think this is going to be a really important book for people pleasers to read and process.

Roman was an absolute delight. His patience, understanding, and respect were everything that a partner should have and aim for. His Spanish nicknames for Ava... I melt!

At some point, Ava realized that she didn't know how a healthy relationship and communication looked because she hadn't seen it modeled. Pheww that hit right in the chest.

I loved this so much, and I'm excited to get my hands on a physical copy.

Thank you to Netgalley for the eARC. All opinions are absolutely my own. ✨️

It’s rare for me to dislike a main character, but Ava just wasn’t it for me. At first, I was fine—okay, we’re talking about the divorce, let’s get through it, and then the plot will pick up. But every time Ava spiraled about her ex-husband, I found myself rolling my eyes and sighing. It felt like the story kept circling the same points without much movement. The pacing dragged, and chapter after chapter, I kept waiting for some real character growth that never came.

As a Puerto Rican, I also didn’t feel like our island was represented well. Puerto Rico isn’t just San Juan, and especially with everything happening on the island right now, it felt like a surface-level portrayal rather than something truly reflective of our culture and current reality.

I've never had a book break me and heal me as much as this did. Ava was such a relatable character and for the first time in my life, I truly saw myself in a FMC. Her trauma, her people pleasing, her need to find herself and learn about herself, it made me root for her character from the very beginning.

And "the primos" were such a good balance to the typical machismo men of the culture.

I truly truly recommend this book and can't say enough good things about it.

I’m a huge fan of Alexis Daria, so I was thrilled to get approved for an ARC of Along Came Amor! This book is a fitting end to the Primas of Power series, but it can stand alone. If you’ve read the other books, you’ll be delighted to see Jasmine, Ashton, Michelle, and Gabe again.

Ava and Roman had such great chemistry from their very first scene together. The progression of their relationship felt realistic for two busy people dealing with other personal and professional issues in their lives. The romance wasn’t the only thing they had going on, which I appreciated, but their other problems and family drama occasionally stole focus from their relationship development. I do think the storyline and pacing could’ve been tightened up a bit — at 512 pages, this book feels a little too long.

Still, I was happy to spend time with these characters and think Daria is a great writer. I found Ava’s journey so relatable and was happy to see her get an HEA with someone as wonderful as Roman.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC, which was provided in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a pure delight! The instant chemistry between Roman and Ava sizzles, but what truly shines is the mature, thoughtful way their relationship unfolds. It's so refreshing to see characters communicate effectively, avoiding the tired miscommunication trope. Ava's journey of self-discovery, rather than dwelling on past heartbreak, is particularly compelling, and Roman's charm is undeniable (though his 'pampering' might be a tad much for some). While Ava's family situation might raise a few eyebrows, the author provides ample context. Overall, this is a fantastic, giggle-inducing read!

Thank you NetGalley and Avon for the opportunity to read an eARC of this wonderful book! 4.5 stars! I loved it! This might be my favorite of the trilogy and I am so sad its over. Ava got the story and the happy ending she deserved. I loved the forbidden romance but Ava’s journey to finding her voice was even better!

Thanks to Netgalley & Avon/Harper Voyager for the arc! So cute & steamy! Loved the characters & the Latina rep. Will definitely read other books by this author.

This wasn’t my favorite in the Primas of Power series but I really enjoyed the chemistry between Ava and Roman. I loved the first half of the book, but once they got to Puerto Rico it just started to drag for me. I definitely related to Ava’s character as a teacher and a chronic helper. It’s so hard not to just help!!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review, all opinions expressed are my own.

This series is already amazing but this book might be my favorite!
Ava and Roman’s chemistry was absolutely FANTASTIC and I was such a sucker for Roman falling first. Add to that the drama of the wedding party and their family dynamics & you have a really fast paced love story.

I loved the tough conversations about Ava’s family & how they use her but she still constantly feels like she’s having to earn their love. And the story w/ Roman’s mom and sister & his relationship with his business success and why he does it just hit me so hard. I couldn’t help but root for these two characters & their HEA.

This was very cute! It had been a while since I read the other books in the series but it was easy enough to read as a stand alone.

I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley and can I just say, I think this is my favorite of the Primas of Power series! Hot and steamy from the start and as a Latina with an invasive family, this truly hits the mark on family dynamics and how intergenerational traumas, family pressure and the fear of losing your loved ones shapes your adulthood experiences. Roman is truly every person’s dream. It’s going to be hard to top this!

This book was amazing! The chemistry between the main characters was amazing! And the main male character was so sweet!