A B&B owner takes on a posh hotel developer in this enemies-to-lovers story with plenty of South Florida heat. The grudge match is set to get nasty. Wesley and Nathan are willing to pull out all the stops to achieve their dreams. They just never expected the heat between them to carry over to the bedroom. After one reckless night burning up the sheets, Wes and Nathan can’t stay away from each … sheets, Wes and Nathan can’t stay away from each other.
But is there any hope of them having their happily ever after when it means someone has to give up his dream?
All For Wesley is a standalone enemies-to-lovers MM romance with sneaking, spying, family troubles, helpful movie stars, one poorly timed hurricane, and all the feels.
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This is the second book in the wonderful Pineapple Grove series, but, even though there are some recurring characters, it can definitely be read as a stand-alone. This time it is the sweet B& B owner’s turn…Wesley.
Wesley owns and runs a lovely little B&B, which caters mostly to the LGBT+ community. It is important for Wesley to offer them a place where they can feel safe and welcome. So when a big-time multi-million dollar investor comes sniffing around, wanting to buy his little B&B to make room for a hotel… Wesley naturally freaks out… He will sell his precious B&B .. over his dead body !!!
Nathan has his own (personal) reasons for wanting to put his hotel up…and he is getting more and more annoyed with Wesley for holding out. I can’t say I agreed with Nathan’s reason but…who am I to judge 😉
Nathan believes he will eventually convince Wesley….everyone has a price, right ?? Most of the shop owners in the area have already agreed to sell… It is just the stubborn, but very handsome, Wesley who is holding out.
This book definitely had all the ingredients to make a wonderful “enemies to lovers” story. No matter how much they hate or annoy each other…there is no denying the delicious chemistry between them…which makes for some awesome steamy scenes.
With the two of them falling deeper and deeper into the rabbit’s hole…the question that remains is…. who is gonna give up his dreams ??!!
Even though I enjoyed reading this book, and the previous one, very much, …. I have to confess that I still like “The Unbreakable Bonds” series better. I am just a huge action and mystery fan, and this series reads a bit sweeter.
So if you want to read a sweet and fun story about two enemies falling in love…you should definitely give this one a go. I can’t wait for the next one…Lincoln and Jamison’s story…. it sounds like they might turn out to be my favorite couple in this series.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review
Not having read book 1 in the series—although I need to now—I didn’t feel at a disadvantage as the authors did a great job in setting the scene, and introducing the characters, at the beginning of the story without it feeling like an info dump.
I love stories set in small communities where the lines between friendship and family blur. I enjoyed reading about Nathan and Wesley, and loved how they both thawed to each other, and grew a friendship as well as a romance. I really felt for both of them, each not wanting to give up their dream but not wanting the other to give up his either. Despite Nathan as first coming across as ‘the bad guy’ I quickly warmed to him, and could see how his horrible childhood experiences drove him to be determined to show how successful he’d become. Wesley is such a sweetie. These two are very different, yet fit together so well.
I did have to roll my eyes as both of them kept trying to convince themselves that they weren’t falling in love, when it was so obvious they were.
The supporting cast is great, and I enjoyed meeting the other residents of Pineapple Grove. I’m looking forward to reading their stores and getting to know them better too. The sense of community and family comes across strongly, and I got a lovely feel good fuzzy feeling reading this story. I especially liked Wesley and Lincoln’s friendship and I hope Lincoln gets his HEA.
I loved how the hurricane factors into the plot, and was very satisfied by the way things worked out. Nicely done! I particularly liked how realistic their relationship is, and how, even when they’re all about the feels, they still disagree and argue at times. That kind of thing adds to the believability.
I’d recommend this feel good story to readers who enjoy believable characters, friends who are family, and a very satisfying ending. 5 out of 5 stars.
Wesley and Nathan are the perfect enemy to lovers. Wesley owns and loves his little BB and Nathan being a major hotel developer. The chemistry between Nathan and Wesley is amazing. I love this series and I do highly recommend it.
You don’t really have a choice who you fall in love with!
Wesley is a B&B owner in Pineapple Grove. It is a community icon, been standing there for two decades. A pillar of the community of sorts, especially by the LGBTQ+ personalities in their city and those who come and visit from other cities.
Nathan is a property developer who has been hounding Wesley and his neighbors, who owned small business like him, to sell. He has been locking horns with Wesley for a year now, he can’t seem to make Wesley sell. He also has a secret reason for wanting to buy said property, a very personal reason.
This is the second story in this new series by Ms. Jocelynn Drake and Ms. Rinda Elliott following a group of friends in Pineapple Grove. It has family-like feel to it because of the friendship among these lovely people and how they impact each other and their community.
Tales written by these two lovely ladies are always great, be it exciting action or just a low-angst enemies-to-lovers love story. I love the way they tell the story, the characters, main and supporting. They also picture a very ideal community where you can find friendship, support, acceptance and love. I cannot wait to read the upcoming books from this series. Congratulations Ladies, it is always a pleasure to read your bestsellers!
I feel like Pineapple Grove is a real place, and I want to go hang out with the gang.
This is book 2 of the series and can be read as a stand alone, but really why would you not want to start at the beginning. Wesley and Nathan are the perfect enemy to lovers. Wesley owns and loves his little BB and Nathan being a major hotel developer, wants the land that Wesley’s dream is located on, add that Nathan has a personal reason to want to build a hotel in PG, gives us the basis of a snarky, funny and emotional read.
As these two fight each other, somehow they manage to find out they have more in common then what they thought. As each page is turned you find yourself rooting for them to come together for their very own HEA.
I’ll keep this short, because it’s not my habit to repeat the blurb. This is the first book I’ve read from this series so I wasn’t quite sure if I would be able to catch up. No trouble at all, because it’s basically a standalone. Each book is featuring individual couple, from a group of friends who live in the same town. Sweet romance is usually not my favorite trope, but enemies to lovers is, so I decided to give it a try especially because it is written by duo high on my list of favorite authors. I wasn’t disappointed although this series is quite a detour from explosive, gritty and snarky Unbreakable Bonds. Plot is believable, there are some angsty moments, some funny moments but mostly is sweet and the chemistry between Nathan and Wesley is undeniable. I just wish the snarky humor was edgier especially on Wesleys side. All in all it’s a very enjoyable read so go for it. With this authors, writing together or individually you can’t miss. There’s something for everyone in their repertoire.
Nathan and Wesley have been fighting over the same thing for over a year. Nathan wants the property that Wesley’s B&B sits on, and Wesley isn’t willing to give up his dream. The chemistry between Nathan and Wesley is amazing. They steam up the sheets quite nicely. There’s a reason why I love these two authors so much, and this book is one of them. Enemies-to-lovers is one of my favorite tropes and this one hits the spot! I love this series and I do highly recommend it.
Wesley ” , .”
Yeah,too bad,though, that Westley and Nathan are enemies. Or,better said,should be.
Oh,they do try to stay away,but they’re like magnets, drawn to one another. And I think that they’re wonderful together when they ignore the fact that they’re adversaries,when they’re just two men,letting their guards down. So cute and endearing when they start seeking reasons to see each other. Sure,sexually they are completely in sync,their passion definitely heat inducing. But they also have so much in common,and soon strong feelings get involved, yet…
…let’s not forget that their dreams clash. It’s either Nathan or Wesley who can have it his way. No matter the sleepless nights, no matter the heartbreak or the tears,it seems like they’re just not meant to be together.
Fear not,there is a solution, you just have to read the book and find out what it is.
Everything about is charming,fun and heartfelt. I loved the characters and their romance. I liked seeing again people from the previous books and I think the authors gave a hint for a next possible couple (Jamison and Lincoln, I hope).
Sweet,hot,emotional. Absolutely recommended.
This is the second book in Pineapple Grove series and can be read as a standalone. The authors are new to me and I really loved their writing. Can’t believe I’ve never read their work before.
This is enemies to lovers!! What are you guys waiting for??
Loved the banter between Nathan and Wesley. I must say I didn’t like Nathan very much in the beginning especially ’cause I didn’t understand his reasons. But he kind of became my favourite by the end of the book. Throughout the book I couldn’t see them both being happy without giving up their dream but in the end they do get their well deserved HEA.
I also loved Wesley’s group of friends. We meet Trent and Jace from the first book(I have to read that book). And I can’t wait for Lincoln and Jamison’s story.
*ARC provided by the author via Indigo Marketing and Design in exchange for an honest and unbiased review