The first rule of business is that you don’t mix it with pleasure. But if you do get involved with your business partner? Try not to knock him up… it goofs up the dividends.Tired of the playboy lifestyle, Gabe Smythe is ready for change. To start his new life, he’s come to Hollydale with one goal—to reunite with his long-lost brother, Rafe. Along the way, if he happens to meet a sweet omega who’d … happens to meet a sweet omega who’d make a nice little homemaker, even better!
Cody Harper isn’t looking to settle down, and he’s definitely not ever tying himself to anyone. Casual sex and friends with extra-special benefits? Sure! Romance and relationships? Nope. Not gonna happen—especially not with Gabe, his sexy business partner at Nut Juices, the hot new smoothie shop they run together with the help of their quirky employee, Tofer.
Can their friendship and partnership survive an accidental pregnancy? As Cody and Gabe laugh their way from partners… to friends with bennies… to co-parents, they’ll discover that life isn’t always black and white, and sometimes a little compromise comes in handy.
Return to the world of Hollydale with a quirky, holiday romance full of all the fluffy feels and sweet heat that you’d expect from a Hollydale story. This is the tenth book of The Hollydale Omegas series but is absolutely able to be read as a standalone. This is a 34k novel and definitely contains an HEA. 18+ readers only please! And yes, this book contains M/PREG, adults adulting in sexy grown-up ways, and way more than an occasional use of potty mouth language.
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A hot, rich alpha bumps into a cutie omega in need of an investor. A match made by Fate?
Welcome back to Hollydale; where the ghosts are friendly, magic abounds, friends are forever, and quirky is the new norm. Ooh, did I mention an elf? I became immersed in the world that is Hollydale from the first pages. The characters pulled me right into their lives. All our old friends are here. I loved this book!
Cody’s dream is opening a vegan smoothie shop. But without some financial backing, the bank won’t give him a loan. He literally runs into Gabe. Gabe has come home to Hollydale to settle down & reconnect to his brother, Rafe. Liking Cody’s business plan as much as he likes the cutie omega, he offers a partnership. But their attraction is as intense as it is inevitable. With the help of Tofer, one of Hollydale’s “others”, and loyal if quirky friends, the shop opens and life settles into a routine. An expected pregnancy complicates things.
Come. Join our duo as they journey through self discovery, trust, and hiccups on the way to HEA. Commitment phobic Cody will realize what truly matters. Gabe will keep trying to win his heart & hand in marriage. And Tofer , Tom, & Milo will all help push them in the right direction. You will love this book!
While this is a stand-alone, I do recommend reading the previous books in this series. Not only will you meet the characters in this book, but you will become acquainted with all things Hollydale. I assure you. you will be hooked. I was.
This book contains adult themes and language, mm sex and is intended for mature readers only.
4.25 stars
Heat Level: 4
Narration: 4.5
Short, Sweet and Fluffy.
This is only the third Hollydale book I’ve read so I don’t know all the characters but I really enjoyed this sweet, fluffy read and liked that it’s short and sweet and gives you all the feels and sweetness you’d expect from Susi Hawke Mpreg. It was the perfect quick read to liven and lighten up my day!!
I must say I loved Tofer and his somewhat confusing, yet, all-knowing presence. I presume he’s been in other books based on the other characters’ responses to him but I still found his hilarious.
I really enjoyed Gabe and Cody’s story and I liked that there was more to their pasts and desires than meets the eye. I also I liked that this was a little different from the last two in terms of (accidental) pregnancy, friends-with-benefits and Gabe had to fight and prove to Cody that he would be there and truly wanted more!
A great sweet read to make you happy and get you out of a book funk!!
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Well this is the first time I’ve read a Hollydale book and not listen on Audible because I didn’t want to wait to get to the next book. Gabe wants to settle down and reconnect with his brother. Cody just wants the chance to open his store and to prove himself. They each seem to fit a need in the other. You get to see that Gabe has really grown up.