Michelle Buchanan wasn’t looking for the perfect man to fill her life. She’d settle for Mr. Right Now to fill the empty spot in her bed – just someone that could help her with the little problem of her lingering virginity. But when Luka Templeton invaded her blind date and suddenly begins taking over her every waking thought, she realizes that she is in way too deep with the confident alpha male … male currently wreaking havoc on her life. Join us on this romantic comedy romp as Chelle and Luka find their way to happily ever after!
Romantic comedy. INSTALOVE! Part of Aurora Rose Reynold’s Happily Ever After Kindle World. (And if you’ve read Aurora’s Until series, you’ll know Chelle from Until Ashlyn!)
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Until Sunrise Sarah O’Rourke is part of the ‘Happily Ever Alpha World ‘ Series. This is the story of Luka Templeton and Michelle Buchanan. I have been jumping in and out of the series, so for me this was a standalone book. Michelle was at Luka’s restaurant where she was to meet a blind Tinder date but he was late. Luka has just moved to Tennessee to take over his grandmother’s restaurant where he mainly works in the back doing paper work…but something told him to come out front. There he sees Michelle and feels the ‘Boom’ his dad told him about when you meet the women you are to be with. Now he on a mission to claim Michelle.
Quick Hot Alpha Read! Loved it!
I’ve been intrigued by Michelle & Luca since reading “Until Ashlyn” by Aurora Rose Reynolds, and since then I’ve been dying to know their story. Their chemistry was flaming hot 😉 and since Michelle is as feisty, stubborn, sassy as Ashlyn, (since they’re BFF’s) I was cheering for Luca (like I did for Dillion) to win her heart and love 🙂 but also to convince her that time has no precedence when true love comes towards your way <3
This was a great addition to Aurora Rose Reynolds, Happily Ever Alpha Kindle World 🙂
Sarah O'Rourke stayed true to Ashlyn & Dillion's characters while writing this, and I loved that because not many do it, but she did, which shows you that she's a great author and did the book and it's characters justice 🙂
This story has everything I need to enjoy a good, sexy read on a Saturday evening 😉 It was incredible how once Luca saw his hummingbird <3, he went after her, full force and at the same time, knowing when to slow down. He may not be a Mayson by blood but he definitely has their characteristics of acting caveman like and their extreme alpha tendencies... once they see "the one", nothing will stop them to claim her 😉 and that's exactly what Luca did 🙂 <3
Of course, our heroine, Michelle didn't make it that easy for him but once realizing that Luca was serious about them being together and his intentions, she just decided to follow his flow, while still keeping her independence as a strong young woman and even though she is not a Mayson by blood, she's like family not only because she's Ashlyn's Bff almost like sisters, but because once the Mayson clan claims you, you're a family member for life; meaning they protect and love their own <3
I can't wait to read more stories that our author, Sarah O'Rourke has in store for us 🙂
Until Sunrise was part of ARR's Happily Ever Alpha Kindle World, which releases on April 3rd, of the total of 16 stories, written by 16 amazing authors, that so far I've had the honor of reading a couple of these stories and they've done these stories justice 🙂 <3
AMAZING story of Michelle and Luka! I love Luka’s alpha cavemen personality. He made sure Michelle knew she was HIS from the beginning. It was like a fairy tale, seeing a woman across a crowded restaurant, then BOOM, you know you have found your forever. There are always trials in a relationship, but Luka never gave up and knew he could help Michelle carry any burden she felt she had. I LOVED this novella and wish it didn’t end so soon. I could have kept reading more of their story. One of my faves!!!
This was a sweet and fluffy novella. Luka was an OTT alpha male with soulmate tendencies. Y’all know how much I dig love at first sight so naturally, I adored this little story. I especially loved Michelle and her personality. She was definitely no push-over and was a perfect (and slightly stubborn!) match for Luka.
I’ll definitely have to read more from Sarah O’Rourke.
“I want to break your bed, not your heart. Give me a chance to show you that.”
-Luka
Until Sunrise was beautiful, sweet, FUNNY—oh, goodness . . . the laughs—and soooo romantic. This story was the perfect novella for escape and a perfect addition to ARR’s Kindle World.
Luka was hilarious, confident, protective, and just what Chelle needed. She needed a man who was willing to change for the better, be patient, dedicated, and committed. And Chelle found him in Luka, but she gave him a run for his money, standing up to him, and not letting him bulldoze over her with his, “You are mine.” She was a force to be reckoned with, sassy, and not willing to settle.
Apart, they were strong, successful individuals, but together—my goodness—Luka and Chelle set my Kindle on fire! Their bond, unbreakable and what romance dreams are made of. Just beautiful.
So, if you’re looking for a short-yet-full-of-sass-and-feels, funny, and romance . . . I highly recommend this story.
I have not read any of Aurora Rose Reynold’s Until Series but I liked the blurb to this book (and I’m a Sarah O’Rourke fan). After reading this though, I am intrigued to learn more about the Mayson family.
This was a cute little story about Luka and Michelle (who are introduced in Until Ashlyn by Aurora Rose Reynolds). I was saddened when Michelle talked about losing her grandmother to pancreatic cancer (that is how I lost my grandfather).
Michelle isn’t my favorite heroine (she’s not the worst I have read but still…). There were times she was annoying and I wanted our hero to walk out. But, in the end, she redeemed her annoying qualities to give the story a proper ending.
Sarah O’Rourke has indeed brought it with this book. It has all the feels ever needed in a love story while headed toward the HEA and you can’t help but root for Luka as he woos Michelle. It was indeed the BOOM when they met, at least for him and he had his work cut out convincing her.
I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end and the Epilogue made me do the imaginary jumping up and down. I read until I feel asleep with my kindle on my chest and woke up 4 hours later and simply had to finish.
Imagine the surprise Michelle was presenting Luka on their honeymoon.
This book made reference to Michelle’s BFF’s mother and it just so happens I have Until Lilly, by Aurora Rose Reynolds loaded on my Kindle and on my TBR list so I can’t wait to read that book now.
I was gifted this book by Jennifer Dietz-Smith who loved it so much she gave copies away.
This is a must read for those that like a beautiful love story with a beautiful HEA!
Another hit for me with the Aurora Rose Reynolds Kindle World. If you are a fan of the Until Series, then you’ll agree that this is a great endeavor. In this story we get to read about Ashlyn Mayson’s BFF Michelle Buchanan and her love interest Luka. I have to say that I loved the cover and I truly felt that the models fit the characters perfectly.
HERO~ Luka Templeton- sexy, charming, alpha…. you’d have a hard time convincing me that this man doesn’t have some Mayson DNA in him. He had the alpha down to a T. He knew he wanted Michelle and the answer “no” wasn’t an option. Was he OTT, yes! Do I love OTT? Also, Yes! He pushed her because he knew she was standing in her own way of happiness.
HEROINE~ Michelle Buchanan was prickly. She had a terrible childhood. No real example of loving parents growing up, so trusting Luka was not just a given. She made him work for it almost the whole book. I wanted to punch her in the boob a time or two because, well Luka Templeton When she did finally give in, she was all in.
SEXUAL HISTORY~ Michelle was a virgin. Luka had been a playboy prior to moving to Tennessee, but once he moved to town he only had been on a few dates.
OM DRAMA ~ No real drama. She was supposed to be on a blind date when she met Luka. The date was 45 minutes late and Luka shooed him off when he did arrive.
OW DRAMA~ There was a woman who had the hots for Luka and tried to cause trouble but she doesn’t succeed. Luka puts her in her place.
STEAM Not excessively steamy. Once scene towards the end.
VIOLENCE None
SAFETY Safe – neither are with others after meeting!
ENDING~ Short epilogue that left me wanting more!! I hope we hear about this couple again in the future!
Luka had me at gorgeous…and then again at hummingbird…..*sigh*, both of these are nicknames he uses for Michelle. Oh, these two *shakes head* were so damn funny together. Their back and forth was so much fun to read. They meet when she is waiting in his restaurant for a blind date to show up, that was an hour late…uh, no just no. Luka takes one look at her and knows she’s the one for him. I loved Luka, he was about as subtle as a mack truck and his straightforward honesty was refreshing. She was very hesitant, but he was persistent and all in right from seeing her. He pursues her, trying to break down her walls. I felt Luka and I were kindred spirits. I loved the entire book, everything about it. If you saw my kindle, you would see that almost every page is highlighted, so damn good.
Great writing, safe read, no om drama, a tiny bit of ow drama, but Luka puts a stop to it right away. These two were funny and steamy both. Luka is a possessive alpha, but knows what he wants. Michelle is a head strong woman that didn’t have the best role models for parents. I adored Luka’s parents and Michelle’s bestie Ashlyn. We get a virgin, an epilogue and an hea. Absolutely great book.
So, I haven’t read the Kindle World book where Michelle and Luka were first introduced in Ashlynn’s book. Ashlynn is Michelle’s BFF. First I want to say that Michelle and Ashlynn are hilarious. It reminds me of myself and my BFF so I totally felt connected to them. All of the books that come from the two authors that make up Sarah O’Rourke are fantastic and every single one makes me crack up to the point of tears at times and still have a way of touching your heart as well. I must say I am quite smitten with Luka and everything that makes him, well him. And his relationship with Michelle is fantastic. It is an instalove type of book on Luka’s side anyway. Michelle, it takes a little bit longer to get her on board and that journey is both funny, heart warming and heart breaking. I adored this book and will definitely reread in the future.
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Romance fans here is a fast read that will leave you swooning.
This is the story of Michelle and Luka. They meet on a night that Michelle is left almost stood up from a blind date in Luka’s restaurant. The moment he sees her he is captivated. From that moment he spends every chance he gets to convince her that she is His. At first Michelle takes Luka’s advance as suspicious and a little creepy. But as she gets to know him she sees who he really is and tries her hardest to keep her walls up as she comes from a family of women who men burn. But Luka’s love is different from the dirt bag men that she knew. And who better for Michelle to fall in love with for the first time then protective, charming and sexy alpha Luka.
I enjoyed this story from start to finish. Luka was a swoon worthy book boyfriend from the start. He was confident, protective and knew what he wanted. And what he wanted was Michelle. Something about a man who knows what he wants and will do all he can to get it would make any woman weak in her knees. He also has a genuine heart. His parents were amazing role models for true love and he was following in their footsteps. The reader roots for him the whole way in hopes that he can convince Michelle to take a chance on him.
Michelle is an awesome example of an empowering female. She didn’t have the easiest life growing up and her role models were scorned women. She learned to depend on herself (and her best friend Ashlyn) and she made her life a success. The only thing that was missing was love. She had never experienced love from a man before. And as she keeps trying to talk herself out of falling for Luka she can’t deny how her heart feels.
I highly suggest this story for every romance fan. You will not be disappointed. I loved it. And I really want to read more from this author. Every detail of the characters and their life is perfectly explained. And the scenes felt real. And if you are fan of steamy scenes, this is the book for you! But they aren’t distasteful. They are explained perfectly and sweetly. The reader will want their own Luka!
Sarah O’Rourke has done an absolutely awesome job of sharing Luka and Michelle’s story. Readers were first introduced to the couple in ’Until Ashlyn’, and having read most of the Until Series, I was super excited to get to know the characters we have only met in passing. THE BOOK DID NOT DISAPPOINT!
The story is lighthearted and fun. The playful banter between Luka and Michelle is guaranteed to have you laughing within the first few pages. Michelle’s sassy mouth and Luka’s ’matter of fact’, seriously alpha male comebacks made reading the book a lot of fun.
Michelle meets Luka while out on a blind, which does not go as planned and Luka swoops in to save her. Luka is a sexy as hell, super bossy, take charge alpha male who knows what he wants (which includes being compared to a dragon and not a unicorn) and is used to getting it. Michelle is sassy and stubborn but also untrusting and challenges Luka at every turn. Their story is one you do not want to miss. The “BOOM” is not to be ignored and the sooner Michelle gets on board with Luka’s plans, the less complicated her life will be.
If meeting the rest of the couples will be this much fun, count me in! Well done to the author