“Candy, why is your bed so big?”“… to fit my two boyfriends when we snuggle together at night.”Only that’s my father asking, staring at the bed in question.Oops.So yeah. Unruly Jethro and cocky Joel are now officially my boyfriends. My Candy Boys. I moved in with them, and I expected things to be tense, awkward. I was wrong. This feels so right, and well, hot. These boys are so hot.But with … hot. These boys are so hot.
But with college starting, Jethro returning to work at the bookshop, and Joel starting his own business, everything’s shifting. Not to forget the fact that Joel still hasn’t confronted his parents about our relationship, that Jethro is still recovering from his dad’s brutal attack, and that I feel insecure, well…
Wait a sec. Insecure? Come on, Candy. That’s BS. These boys love you.
Yeah, I know. The boys and me, we’re solid. However, doubt still lingers. I mean, Joel’s parents hate each other. Jethro’s dad killed his mom, for chrissakes—and my mom has acquired a sudden interest in sex toys and escort services.
So I wonder if true love really exists. Love that doesn’t fade over time. You know, the kind that withstands nightmares and bad jokes, unwashed dishes in the sink and lack of lube.
Yeah, that happened.
These boys own me. They’re sweet, sexy and caring—but will they break my heart, or is this our happily ever after?
* Menage romance and romantic comedy – sequel to the bestseller CANDY BOYS *
* NOT a standalone – you need to read CANDY BOYS first!*
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I really, really liked Candy Boys, so I was really excited to see where Jo took us with their Ever After! There were a few things unanswered in the last book that finally got answered and some fears between the trio. There were also some great blooming romances. It’s everything I could have asked for in a sequel!
Candy Ever After is book number two in the Hot Candy series. This is Jet, Joel, and Candy’s story.
This book is the continuation of Jet, Joel, and Candy’s story. The author delivered this story where it made me feel connected to the characters and feel their emotions.
This story delivers some funny moments, emotional struggles, and hot graphic intimate scenes.
I read this book through my Kindle Unlimited account.
‘Candy Ever After’ is the perfect follow up for any readers who weren’t ready to say goodbye to Candy, Joel and Jethro after the end of book one. The sequel is just as entertaining and hilarious, while still providing the emotional depth and chemistry that made ‘Candy Boys’ such a standout.
The characters are as lovable as ever, and much of this book focuses on their family lives and the reactions of those around them to their newly formed relationship. Jo Raven does a great job in illustrating the struggles Candy, Joel, and Jethro face while figuring out how to make things work for themselves. There’s a lot of heartwarming moments to go along with all the humor, and it was very enjoyable to be able to gain more insight into the lives of characters I came to love so much when reading the first part of their story.
A definite must read for all fans of ‘Candy Boys’!
Dirty Princes (Hot Candy 3#) is by author Jo Raven.
Release Date: March (coming soon)
Read: March 12, 2017
My Rating: 5
Cover: 5 (reveal coming soon)
POV: First-person alternating perspectives by three main characters
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Series: Hot Candy: #1 Candy Boys; #2 Candy Ever After; #3 Dirty Princes
As with any Jo Raven book, I am very impatient for the releases. Especially when I know it’s coming soon. Also, I have been known (often) to stop what I am currently reading and start her book. Jo Raven is a one-click author for me. I do not need to know what the book is about before reading them. I have been a fan of her writing all the way back to Asher, which was the first book I read.
With this series, Hot Candy, not only do we get her imperfect, often times emotionally broken characters, but there is humor to balance out those moments you want to cry.
Dirty Princes feature three main characters. This is a menage romance. Brylee, Riddick and Ryan. I loved all three of these soulful characters. Each has their own personality, and their own emotional issues, past and present. Brylee, Riddick and Ryan didn’t start off as a trio and there was some angst and even a bit of animosity but they were perfect for each other. I loved how, despite their need for each other, they always considered feelings. And their intimate moments were smoking hot!
There was some angst. Riddick was dealing with an addicted mother and a younger brother with his own issues. Ryan was dealing with his own issues that were fearful and emotional and not revealed immediately. Brylee is just fighting for her planned-out happily ever after. And it’s not going as ‘planned.” But Brylee is a fighter; she perserveres no matter the amount of set-backs.
As this sweet, sexy, passionate and oftentimes humorous story unfolds, I stayed engaged and engrossed in every moment. Jo Raven is a very talented writer. She leaves nothing out of her story; you’ll smile, laugh, cry, get frustrated and then be so damn relieved when the HEA comes. So worth the angsty wait. All of the ‘feels’ are there.
Dirty Princes was book three in this series. I wasn’t the biggest fan of Brylee in the first two books. She was very opinionated and flighty. However, after reading Dirty Princes, she more than redeemed herself for me. In fact, this book was my favorite of the three books so far. I say so far because I am hoping it is not the end. There is still Riddick’s brother Xavier and Brylee’s friend Simone who I hope will get their own book, whether it is with each other or or not. And if I know Jo, she won’t leave us hanging. She is a master at tying up lose ends and always wanting more.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this novel. My opinions are honest and unbiased.
The boys and girl I fell in love with in Candy Boys are back and how!! I totally loved reading this book and just to see if they get that happy ending they all three deserve.
Jethro and Joel have changed since the first book but still have their issues, same as Candy. Although they each still have their insecurities, their love for one another has grown even more. Both Candy and Jet are still worried that Joel will leave them again but as time passes Joel will do something big towards them that will change their lives forever…
Find out if they get their happy ending in this compelling, hot and steamy sequel that will leave you wanting more and more…
This story picks up right where we left off. Candy and her boys are living together and are still dealing with The aftermath of Jets attack. Joel must also come to terms with his love for Jet and Candy and what that means in respect to his family. Candy’s mom is still oversharing and we get to meet her brother. Overall a great close to their story and a start to others. I think I said it in my last review but, I really believe their love for each other. Other ménage books seem ridiculous or forced, I completely believe in the love story created here. I’m looking forward to read more of Ms Ravens books!