Martini Mondays

The author crafted a story which I found entertaining to read. Filled with drama and emotion, the story introduces two interesting characters who quickly find their way into your heart. I found myself rooting for them even though at times, I was not totally a fan of his. An enjoyable read.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Smart Mouth Publishing LLC for the eARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. I believe that this is the first in a new series. This was a fantastic book to read. Lots of emotion-sadness, laughter, love. The characters felt real. I enjoyed Laurel's innocence about certain things. Laurels relationship with Sebastian started out very rocky. Her aunt Fern had Martini Monday's at her home and Laurel continues this tradition. A truly interesting book, probably predictable but well worth the read. 4 stars I would highly recomment this book to romance readers.

At her aunt’s funeral, Laurel stumbles across an irate woman shouting at a gorgeous man, calling him a jerk, a prick, and a grumpy asshole. Then she meets Sebastian and adds a few names to that list. Because he may be hot as sin, but he has the personality of a rabid, prickly porcupine.
Laurel struggles to like Sebastian yet can't help herself either, she's drawn and attracted to him both at the same time. The feeling is mutual.
So what happens....
I loved this book it was funny, romantic and the characters were loveable and likeable.
Laurel is sassy, smart and kind.
Sebastian is grumpy, definitely hot and kind to those he loves.
This is a slow burn romance and perfect for a quick read. Well written with a cute story I mean so cute. I had that warm happy feeling at the end. A definite must read!
Kerry Kennedy Author

Who is ready for Martini Monday?

I was excited to read this book and it looks like it is the start of a great series. It starts off slow and builds from there. It does deal with death, grief, and domestic violence. While it has difficult topics, it also has a lightness with great banter, sexual tension, and budding friendships.

I enjoyed reading the slow burn of Laurel and Sebastian. They had good chemistry and sexy banter. I loved how Martini Mondays brought all the characters together to enhance the book more. I did feel parts of this book were slow while near the ending it went too quick. This was a quick and enjoyable read. I hope the series continues as there is an array of great characters to build on.

What to Expect:
❤️ Slow burn
❤️Loveable characters
🔥Steamy scenes
❤️ Witty banter
❤️HEA

Thank you to Netgalley for the free eARC, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Absolutely brilliant. The book covers romance, absent and cruel parents, the loss of dear aunt Fern and fab friends. I loved the mix of it all and the fast bouncy story telling. The romance runs through the whole book, with plenty of sex, cute step brothers and lots of different martinis! Ten out of ten twice over.