Nash Reynolds is the man of many dreams. Just not mine.
He checks off plenty of boxes. Wealthy, brilliant, hot, and with a southern drawl that makes my toes curl.
Oops. Not my toes.
I don’t need a man. I most definitely don’t need Nash Reynolds. He might’ve come along at a time when I could use a distraction, but the answer is still no.
My ex taught me plenty of lessons. The most important … lessons. The most important one: never count on any man to treat me right.
I’m smart woman, and I learn from my mistakes, so I’m not about to fall for Nash. Not his Southern charm, not his way-too-hot for my eyes good, not his touch … Just no.
Okay, maybe he does make my toes curl and make me wonder about things a girl shouldn’t be wondering about. Maybe he helps me out at a time when I really need it. Maybe, just maybe, he shows me he might be worth it.
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Talk about hitting it off from the start! Mari and Nash meet in unconventional circumstances and a quick, desperate stop-over turns into the most unlikely pairing. Although Mari tries to keep her independance and deal with her problems on her own, Nash seems to always find the right arguments to let her accept what he offers. The slow burn that sparked right from their first meeting may have been slow and sweet as molasses, but also as spicy as Louisiana Gumbo! Those two had no chance against the chemistry that combusted whenever they were near. I pretty much read this book in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down. It was great to revisit Max and Harlow from ‘Into the Fire’ (Into the Fire series) as well as Gabby and Rhys from Kristen Proby’s ‘Easy Charm’ (The Boudreaux series) and made the melding of the two worlds seamless. If I’m still going with the baseball theme, this one’s out of the ball park!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Well, maybe this time will be easier.
Mari woke up alone and broke with her boyfriend doing a serious number on her and her bank account.
Nash is all southern charm and interested in the damsel in distress (left that way by her very recent ex).
Once burned, twice shy?
Or will Mari be brave and risk it all for Nash so soon after being burned?
Received from Bad Boy Update.
I haven’t read all the nooks in this series but I had no trouble following the story line o I am assuming that each book is a separate story. This is Mari and Nash’s stpry
Mari Channing is delighted when her boyfriend Brett Henson takes her away for a weekend in New Orleans Only problem is when she wakes up he is gone with all his possessions. He has left her with the bill and has maxed out all her credit Trying to track him down she connects with a man that he had a business meeting with the day before. Nash Reynolds hadn’t been that impressed with Brett and had shown him the door but he does feel sorry for Mari and he does business with her brother Max. He offers her refuge in one of his condos and tries to help her sort out the mess her life has become as they spend more time together romance blooms but will he be able to keep her safe when danger threatens You will have o read to see
A great romance with unforgettable characters and a page-turning story that I couldn’t put down from beginning to end. I loved the attraction and sizzling chemistry between New Orleans wealthy real estate mogul Nash Reynolds and journalist Mari Channing. If you enjoy well-crafted contemporary romance, don’t miss “Easy This Time”, part of the Boudreaux Universe by J.H. Croix. Can’t wait to see what this gifted author has for us next. I received an advance reader copy of this book from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. I liked it so much, I purchased a copy to read again later.
Easy This Time
Nash and Mari
WOW! This book was SO good! If there was a ten star rating, I definately would give it one! Wholeheartedly recommending!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another brilliantly written, swoon worth story by the infamous Ms. Croix.
The story was intoxicating, addicting, sizzling with the right amount of suspense which made it hard to
put down.
Maria and her boyfriend Brett went to New Orleans on a mini vacation. When she woke up the next day,
Brett was gone, leaving her high and dry with no money. She remembered he was meeting up with Nash Reynolds
who has a business relationship with her brother, Max. She told him what had happened and immediately he
offered to help her and keep her safe.
Although Nash is gorgeous and kind but Maria is so afraid of getting into another relationship with anyone since
her experience with her ex. She couldn’t fight her attraction and their chemistry was undeniably hot.
Will Maria set aside her stubbornness and give this relationship a chance?
You will have to read it to find out and you will not be disappointed.
I received a free book from Booksprouts and chose to voluntarily leave a review.
The well written storyline and the very likable, believable and engaging characters made this book a very enjoyable read!
I received an advanced copy of this book for my review.
Easy This Time was a faced paced, southern charmed, spectacular read. J.H. Croix keeps me coming back with her sexy as sin male leads! There relationship may have been a little fast for me, but it was still hot!!
After Mari was left to fend for herself, Nash stepped in to help. Could she trust him or would he turn out to be like the others?
Nash may be a charmer, but would his ways work with Mari? What started out as pure kindness, turned into something else. Would he be able to make her see he was for real or would she walk away before she got hurt?
Nash and Mari were super cute together! I loved the ease of their relationship. I also loved the connections to her other series .
Mariana (“Mari”) Channing reached out her arm, but the sheets were cold and Brett Hanson was missing. She sat up in bed, feeling that something was wrong. All of his belongings at the bed & breakfast they were staying in were gone. His razor wasn’t on the sink. She grabbed her phone to call him – and the number was “no longer in service”???? What was going on?? It has been Brett’s idea to come here. Mari had no money and was dreading having to ask if the room had been paid for. She told the receptionist that her boyfriend had to leave suddenly and asked if he had paid for their stay. He hadn’t – so now what would she do? She didn’t know that the worst was yet to come.
By the time Mari meets Nash, he is attracted to her and wants to help her. But after her experience with Brett, she was no longer willing to take a chance on a man. He is protective of her, despite her stubbornness, and she does need his help. What will she choose to do? Can she see that he is very different from Brett? Will she let down her defenses with him?
This author is amazing with how she writes her characters and how the story line just grabs the reader up to be surrounded by world that feels so real! Right from the beginning, the reader can feel the tension as Mari frantically searches for her boyfriend, not having any idea what is going on! Grab your copy and experience a well-written story that allows you to live through every moment with the characters!
Not only does Mari’s lousy boyfriend Brett up and leave her on what’s supposed to be a romantic getaway in New Orleans, but he also leaves her with the bill, no money and no way home! Stranded, she tries to find him. During her search for Brett, she meets Nash – who also happens to be a business associate of her brother’s. Things then go from bad to worse for her as she finds out that Brett did more than just leave her stranded! At the same time, the chemistry between her and Nash is off the charts, something that she does not need right then! A great read with the right amount of drama, suspense and romance!
You simply can’t miss with reading any of this author’s work!
Easy This Time is another great and enjoyable read with interesting storyline and instantly likable characters that have explosive chemistry.
Although strong and independent,Mari finds herself in need of help after her boyfriend emptied all of her bank accounts and left. Nash felt an instant pull towards Mari and is determined to help her. Their relationship soon turns into so much more!
I just loved these two together! Nash was another swoon worthy book boyfriend which I’ve come to expect from this author. I have to admit Mari frustrated me at times with her stubbornness. Their chemistry was sizzling hot and super steamy and threatened to melt my Kindle! Storyline was fast-paced and intriguing with a touch of mystery.
I can’t wait to read more from this author!
I received a copy of this book from BadBoyUpdate and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
I loved this book. Mari is down on her luck when her now ex runs up her credit card bills and leaves her stranded with no way to get home. Nash comes to the rescue. He’s what dreams are made of. Tall, dark, handsome, brilliant, charming, just an all around nice guy. He helps her with her problems no questions asked. What happens when Mari is finally able to go home? Will she be able to leave Nash behind? Will Nash just give her up without a fight? Such a great read!
Loved this book! When one relationship ends badly, it gives the perfect opportunity to find real love at its best! This was my first read into the Boudreaux universe and I;ll be jumping into the rest of the series now!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I love Nash and Mari. I can relate to Mari on so many levels but especially continually choosing losers for guys. But I never had anyone like Brett. He really is a jerk. I could feel her anger for Brett and the hurt he caused her. And then Nash is blown away by Mari and he doesn’t know what to do with what he is feeling. Mari is feeling things too but is thinking he is a rebound and doesn’t want that.
Will they be able to figure out what Brett is up to and get Mari out of danger? Will they figure out their feelings and if they are real or just lust?
Renewing trip proved to be just the opposite. Not only did Brett leaves high and dry, he maxed out her credit cards, cleaned out her bank account. His calendar showed an appointment with Nash. Maybe Nash can direct her to Brett. He turned out more helpful than either dreamed
Easy in the Big Easy… (on my bucket list!)
I love this author’s flawlessly written novels. This one was edgy, raw & sexy with an overriding sense of peace when the traumatised heroine allowed herself to relax in the arms of a gorgeous saviour, a mighty fine man who wanted nothing more than to protect her & give her the world. Swoon worthy doesn’t cover it but Amazon would probably sensor me! I received an arc & this is my honest & voluntary review.
Easy This Time is something very special!
The characters are just likeable, as they are in all of Ms. Croix’s books. Both are strong and independent personalities and at the same time vulnerable, as they are not used to such strong and deep feelings for someone else …
The chemistry between Mari and Nash? It could resuscitate a damaged heart in an instant … it’s that strong, and sparkling with electricity!
The plot is twisted, sometimes similar to a thriller, but with enough passion to fill a book of its own.
I loved to revisit well-known protagonists and places like New Orleans and the Boudreaux-Universe and Willow Brook and the Into The Fire-Universe. This romance combines the best of both worlds.
Easy This Time is a book that you can’t let go of because of these two amazing and endearing characters and the intense plot. It is a real page-turner!
This has lies, betrayal, danger and so much more. I was entertained from the first page to the very last. The storyline was well written and the characters have dynamic chemistry. Mari was abandoned by her boyfriend. She woke at Inn Boudreaux a cute little bed and breakfast they booked for the weekend. His cell phone is disconnected and he is no where to be found. Her brother Max has a security tech company and lives between Alaska and San Francisco with his firefighter wife Harlow. Nash is renowned in New Orleans for purchasing prime real estate. He had Max do the security system for this office building. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
There is no way of getting over, under or around what a J.H. Croix story can do to your heart. Somewhere between the first introduction and the last goodbye, it becomes easy to forget everything else and just feel. Easy This Time takes a beautiful heartache and turns it into an other worldly experience. Mari and Nash find an ethereal love story hidden beneath a great deal of pain. From damsel in distress to a beautiful warrior, Mari breaks free of the darkest of heartaches to breathe new life into her broken soul. Nash is proof that an ugly dream can give way to a wonderful reality.
A Fantastic Story .
I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy of Easy This Time .
I really enjoyed reading Easy This Time .
It is a very well written and wonderful romance . Maria Channing’s boyfriend Brett Henson left her during their weekend get away in New Orleans during the night he snuck out . He left her with the bill , he cleaned out her accounts , charged up her cards left her broke and alone . Maria finds the place he was suppose to be meeting Nash Reynolds . Nash has a business relationship with Mari’s brother Max . Nash finds himself taken with Maria from the start . Nash offers to help . Mari is embarrassed being taken by Brett . She hated to tell her brother . She excepts Nash’s offer of staying at one of his condos and helping to clean up Brett’s mess and stopping him . While being shown New Orleans they grow closer and Nash steps up to keep her safe . When danger comes at her . But can Nash and Maria have a happy ending .
This is fantastic and intriguing story .
I highly recommend taking the time to read and enjoy .