Review Tour | Happily Ever Alpha by Rochelle Paige ~ Suzanne Halliday ~ Ella Fox

Until Mani by Rochelle Paige is a novel written for the Kindle Worlds: Happily Ever After series. I have been a huge fan of Aurora Rose Reynolds’ Alpha love stories since the very beginning. I absolutely love the fact that she’s brought more authors into her world. Having different authors writing stories for characters that were mentioned in her books is pure genius and I am absolutely loving it!!

With Rochelle Paige being a new to me author I wasn’t really sure what I was getting into when I first started this novel. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the perfect mix of sweet and sexy.

Mani’s life has been wrapped up in running his bar, he has no time for a dating life, nor does he want one. Until Vivian walks into his bar. Once his eyes land on her he’s officially dunzo. His heart is all in. But now comes the task of getting Vivian on board for the jump.

Mani and Vivi’s story was just as sweet as it was sexy, but I needed just a little bit more. I wished there was more of a buildup between Mani and Vivi. I wanted more lust, more lovey dovey cutesy moments. Because of their seriously insta connection, I had a hard time connecting with them on an emotional level. I like to invest my heart in these stories and with this one my heart didn’t quite make the jump.

Overall, I really did enjoy this quick romance. It was a fun read with great moments, hot sex, and a happily ever after. Even with the quick insta love downside, I really did enjoy the relationship between Vivi and Mani. I just needed a little bit more.

OMG! I am EXTREMELY in love with Merri and Tom’s story!!! I legit smiled so much while reading this one, my face muscles are hurting!!!

Until Merri is a best friends to lovers romance. It also may just be my favorite read of the week! I love the sweetness that tends to come alone with this trope. There is something innocent although also dirty about puppy love developing into first love. And Tom has always been Merri’s first love. There’s never been anyone else even given the slight age difference between the two.

Tom and Merri have been best friends for a long time. She was the only one openly on his side when he went through a messy divorce. He was the one who offered a shoulder when Merri ended her engagement. Secretly both have been attracted to each other and wanted more since the beginning. But both were scared of the negative outcome if things should end badly. Now with fear completely off the table Tom and Merri are ready to jump.

This was such a sweet read. I know I keep saying this but I just can’t get this one out of my head. I loved the innocence, the hilarity, and the closeness between Merri and Tom. These two are a matchmade in literary heaven! I also loved the fact that Tom is a supernerd! I may even have developed a small crush on him.

If you’re looking for a sweet and sometimes sassy romance definitely pick this one up. You won’t be sorry!

Until Twyla by Ella Fox was a sexy and sweet addition to the Happily Ever Alpha Kindle World. I really loved the way Twyla and Jensen’s story was laid out. Girl meets boys, boy protects girl from a prick, Boy saves girl from an even bigger prick. Boy and girl live happily ever after.

Seriously, what girl doesn’t love that kind of white knight type hero.

As an added bonus, Give this hero an alpha-tude and you nearly have the perfect tale.

nearly….

The only issue I had was the insta love.

There’s insta love and then there’s INSTALOVE. Jensen and Twyla’s story started on a love at first sight kick. You can definitely feel the boom in this one. I just wish there would have been a tad bit more getting to know you time before Twyla was agreeing to stay over at Jensen’s house. Come on girl, you were just nearly abducted and that same night, you decide to stay over at a man’s house whom you don’t even know. Seriously….. I think not.

Overall, I tend to have an issue with overly instalove novels. I find them unbelievable, but sometimes that can be a good thing while other times it turns out to be a not so good thing. However, I did really enjoy Twyla and Jensen’s romance.

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Until Mani: Happily Ever Alpha by Rochelle Paige

Bryson’s Steakhouse is the go-to place for the Mayson family to celebrate all their big occasions. As its owner, Mani has had a front row seat to the second generation of Maysons finding their boom. But he’s always on the outside looking in, and he doubts it’ll ever be his turn…until Vivian comes crashing into his life.
Vivian doesn’t think she has a lot in common with Mani. He owns a fancy restaurant, and she’s having a hard time finding a job. She’s searching for a cheap place to rent, and he has a beautiful house. Fast food drive-throughs are more her style, and Mani is all about gourmet.
To Mani, these aren’t differences. They’re opportunities to give Vivian everything she deserves.

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Until Merri: Happily Ever Alpha by Suzanne Halliday

Millicent – don’t call me Millie- Merriweather has had a thing for Tom Franklin since she was twelve years old. At the time he was a senior in high school, which meant her dreams of being his girl weren’t meant to be.
Her thirtieth birthday is getting closer by the hour, but she’s still crushing big time on her first love. The problem is her childhood crush is now her BFF and Merri isn’t sure how to get out of the friend zone.
With a divorce under his belt, a Purple Heart stashed in a drawer, and a business to run, Tom Franklin chooses to avoid the dating scene. Besides, no one interests him the way Merri does. If only they weren’t trapped in the friend zone.
When Tom needs a date for a banquet recognizing his dad, he asks Merri.
With everyone they know cheering them on from the sidelines,
the comically sexy misadventures of Tom and Merri begin.
What happens after that is a wild, laugh-filled, adventure.

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Until Twyla: Happily Ever Alpha by Ella Fox

Twyla Penn’s first few days at her new job were going pretty well- right up to the moment a man in a ski mask pulled a gun on her and tried to toss her into the backseat of his car. Luckily, the hot cop she’d seen in the bar earlier showed up and saved her.
Jensen Reed never paid any attention to all the “boom” stuff his fellow officers talked about- until Twyla. With one look at the beautiful blonde with the soft brown eyes, he knew they were meant for each other.
He protected her once. Now he wants it to be a lifelong job.

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Until Mani –

My mind was on the drink recipes I was planning to try out when I walked into the bar area of my restaurant a few hours before closing. Tuesday nights were our slowest, and there were only a couple of booths occupied and a few people seated at the far end of the bar. I quickly spotted Jayce talking to two women. I recognized the brunette as his girlfriend, but I hadn’t seen the blonde around here before. I would definitely remember if I had because she was the kind of woman a man didn’t forget.  

The black dress she was wearing showed off her curves to perfection. My hands itched to get on her luscious ass and give it a squeeze. My mouth watered to taste the creamy swell of her tits. And my cock twitched at the thought of having her long legs hiked over my shoulders while I worked my way down to her pussy to savor that as well. I had the feeling she’d be more delicious than any meal I’d ever prepared, and I was determined to find out if I was right. 

As I got closer, I noticed how her blond hair was pulled back in a low ponytail that drew my gaze to her graceful neck. It wasn’t a detail I’d paid attention to on any other woman before, but I wanted to nibble my way down to her pulse point and leave my mark there for other men to see. I’d never been territorial over the women I’d dated in the past, but I recognized the feeling for what it was—possessiveness for a woman when I didn’t even know her name. 

Then she turned towards me, and I felt a jolt run through my body when our gazes met. Her blue eyes widened in surprise, and I couldn’t help but think that James Mayson was right. I finally understood what it meant to be hit by the boom, and it’d only taken one glance. I only hoped she was feeling it as much as I was.

Until Merri –

“You asked what that picture means to me. It’s simple, Tom. I’m turning thirty. My biological mommy clock is ticking louder, and this house is too empty.”

“Are you asking me to move in?”

He knew the question was messing with her in a big way and wasn’t surprised when she howled with laughter.

Slapping her hands at her waist, she teased, “What part of mommy clock and an empty house translated into free room and board for you?”

“I can help with both,” he drawled and applied some stealth tickling that almost put her on the floor from giggling.

“Stop it,” she squawked and snorted.

“Don’t wanna stop.” He grabbed her around the waist and pulled her against him. “Today was the best day I’ve had in years. It feels good, doesn’t it? Admitting how we feel?”

“I admit nothing,” she sarcastically drawled before punctuating the statement with a sniff.

He chuckled. “You want me to sweep you off your feet. Is that it?”

The universe lit up with a trillion fireworks of happiness when the snarky imp inside her grabbed the spotlight. Until Merri, his life was boring and uninteresting, but now? Now, she kept him on his toes and thrilled him straight to his soul.

“What I wanted, Tom, was a first date that did not involve fifty old-time radio operator guys who will all queue up to spin me around on the dance floor.”

“Yikes.” He pulled a face and widened his eyes. She wasn’t joking. Men were drawn to Merri. Young boys at the school where she worked. Bikers and businessmen she met at the diner. Even the hilarious posse of senior citizens and aging tech geeks in a radio club. She had a vibe that was so friendly and encouraging, people flocked to her.

She relaxed in his arms and leaned fully into him. It felt natural and easy as well as incredibly stimulating.

Kiss her, his inner voice drawled. What’s the matter with you? Kiss her, goddammit.

His eyes caught her wetting her lips. He started to lower his head. Nirvana was within reach. Their lips almost touched until the doorbell rang and startled them into jumping with surprise.

“What the hell?” he grumbled. “Are you expecting someone?”

“Oh, uh,” she stammered as her face turned red. “About that.”

The bell rang again. Whoever it was had an impatient streak.

She scurried off to answer the door, turning at the last second to look at him. The mischief in her expression did the usual to his dick.

Opening the door, he did a double take when his mother came through it and greeted Merri with warmth.

“Merri. Don’t you look wonderful? Good to see you, hon.”

“Grace, come in.”

His mouth cranked open as his kinda maybe sorta girlfriend kissed his mother hello.

“Mom?”

“Oh, Tom. Good. You’re here.” She checked her watch. “I don’t have a lot of time. I’m on my way to church for the potluck dinner committee meeting. Merri said you wanted to talk to me?”

His eyes shot to Merri. She was standing next to but behind his mom. Her expression suggested she was enjoying his shock. When she mimicked a cat licking its paws and ears, he had no choice but to laugh and go with the flow.

Life with this woman was never going to be dull.

Until Twyla –

“You’re going to pay for these fucking shoes you snobby bitch!”

Stunned and more than a little freaked out, I yank back, kicking at his legs as I yell for him to let me go. My right shoe is so full of the booze that spilled from my tray that it goes flying, leaving me with one shoe on and one off. With no choice but to stand on one foot like a damn flamingo, I kick at the asshole manhandling me. “Get off!” I screech. He lets out a maniacal laugh as he does just that, shoving me away from him as he lets go. I fall back onto my ass with a thud I feel in my tailbone. Near tears, I take the one shoe I have left off and dump the liquid that’s collected in it. As I do, the asshole who just ruined my entire night is grabbed by the back of the shirt and yanked backward.

“Get your fucking hands off of me, bro!” melon shirt wails.

Pushing myself up from the floor, I watch as the hottest guy I’ve ever seen spins melon shirt like he’s a bit of weightless fluff. “Do you fuckin’ touch women like that often you piece of shit?” hot guy thunders.

Even though I’m soaking wet—not in a good way—covered in beer and lemon drop shots, shoeless—this is actually not a bad thing—and on the verge of bursting into tears or throwing my hands in the air and quitting, I’m completely transfixed by the hot guy. He’s about six-foot-two, broad-shouldered, and muscular but lean. The way the black tee he’s wearing clings to his sexy arms is drool-worthy. It shouldn’t be so hot that the expression on his face is one of anger, but it totally is. His chiseled features are commanding. In combination with the hot-as-hell air of authority that emanates from him, he’s literally breathtaking.

“I asked you a question,” he grates, his focus on melon shirt.

Holy crap, for a second there I forgot about the douche who just manhandled me. Hot guy has got me way too distracted.

“I said let me go, asshole!”

Instead of stepping in to help, melon shirt’s group of friends are frantically waving their arms as they tell him to shut the hell up. “Blaine, he’s a fuckin’ cop!” someone in the room yells.

Hot guy smirks menacingly at Blaine, whose face has just turned a nasty shade of green. “Your friends are right. You can go ahead and call me Officer Asshole.”

Rochelle Paige is the Amazon bestselling author of more than twenty-five books. She absolutely adores reading and her friends growing up used to tease her when she trailed after them, trying to read and walk at the same time. She loves stories with alpha males, sassy heroines, hot sex and happily ever afters. She is a bit of a genre hopper in both her reading and her writing. So far she’s written books in several romance sub-genres including new adult, contemporary, paranormal and romantic suspense.

She is the mother of two wonderful sons who inspired her to chase her dream of being an author. She wants them to learn from her that you can live your dream as long as you are willing to work for it.

USA Today Bestselling Author Suzanne Halliday writes what she loves to read about in her spare time- sexy alpha men!

When not tapping away on her computer, Suzanne can be found with a mug of tea in hand. She’s a lover of travel and also enjoys a good joke.

Suzanne is the proud mother of USA Today Bestselling Author Ella Fox.

USA Today Bestselling Author Ella Fox has learned a bunch of stuff along the way but the most important of all those things is that anything is possible when you try. In 2012 she took a big leap of faith and published her first book, Broken Hart. Since then she’s written fifteen more full-length books and several novellas– and every one is a reminder that you can live your dream as long as you work for it.

Ella’s favorite things are music, movies, traveling, The Foo Fighters and, of course, reading. This isn’t a surprise considering the fact that her mom is USA Today Bestselling Author Suzanne Halliday.