Success. Willpower. Ruthless negotiations. Those are three things that have defined my name – Ryker Winchester. It’s what I’m good at. I always get what I want.
I was completely unprepared for Heather.
She challenges me and melts under my touch. She’s a feisty single mom, and I can’t get enough of her. The way she gives in to me is intoxicating, but I need more than hot nights and sexy dates.
… dates.
When she introduces me to her daughter, I fall for that little girl hook, line and sinker. No one has ever played me for a fool like that kid can do with a single dimpled grin.
I want to keep them both. I want them to be mine to love and to protect.
Heather doesn’t trust easily, but I’ll prove to her that we’ll have an incredible future together.
I’m Ryker Winchester and I’m relentless when I go after what I want.
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Just One Kiss is book 2 in the awesome series Very Irresistible Bachelors written by the amazing Layla Hagen. This is Ryker Winchester, hot rich playboy and a Wall Street venture capitalist & Heather Prescott, a journalist plus a single mother to an adorable little girl named Avery. This is a smashing, fun, flirty and heartfelt story. A must read for any fan of a great contemporary romance. The author doesn’t disappoint.
What a great book with an amazing family. I love this authors books because she tells a story so perfectly, and gets you involved with all members of the family.
Ryker and Heather were so cute together, and Avery was just the icing on the cake. There was some drama, but one this author doesn’t do is make it a guessing game full of drama. The characters are always truthful with one another, and there’s no lying or deception. It makes reading these books so much more enjoyable.
I voluntarily reviewed this book from the author. And I am so excited for the next book in the series. (this book is definitely a standalone). Everyone in the family will more than likely get their own book. :)).
This family are full of such wonderful characters, I enjoy reading a new one with each book. Ryker is sweet, super charming & when he sees something or someone he wants he goes after it full steam ahead! This man could charm anyone, but he is not the normal arrogant charm that is a character of some many guys in books. This storyline is sweet, with a bit of insta-love. There were areas that seem to be not necessary or drag on. I was as sucked in as I have been this author’s other stories, but was still a good read.
I recommend this book. Told in dual POV.
Layla delivers again with another beautiful love story (and another scorching hot bachelor)! Ryker meets and falls for single mom Heather and their chemistry is full of heat and electricity. This is book 2 in the Very Irresistible Bachelors series but I already know that Ryker will be my absolute favorite bachelor in the series. Any single mom knows that when you date you come as a package deal. The way Ryker morphs from smart, sexy bachelor and overprotective brother to family man will pull at your heart strings and make you swoon. Another entertaining read from Layla Hagan that I highly recommend.
Such a fun sweet romance. When Ryker and Heather first meet and he helps her out with a issue the chemistry is almost instant which is surprising for him. Ryker is extremely persistent in his quest for Heathers heart but she is the epitome of cautious, trying to protect herself daughter from another bad call. This story was so light hearted and adorable that it was refreshing.
If there was ever a someone you’d want to be quarantined with, it’s Ryker! Be prepared to stake a claim because he’s your next must have book boyfriend!
Ryker is a huge flirt and confirmed bachelor, at least until Heather makes a sudden appearance. Just out of relationship that didn’t end well, Heather is determined to keep men out of her and her daughter’s lives, which requires some imaginative tactics on Ryker’s part so that he can spend time with them. He was definitely becoming a danger to her…the hot and sizzling kind of dangerous. His ability to be sweet and a dirty talker at the same time was so damn sexy…I could just picture that twinkle in his eye and those dimples Layla Hagen did such a great job describing to us. His surprises were so so swoon worthy, you’re going to need a fan!
As always, the families in Layla’s series have such an incredible bond, you’ll wish you were one of them.
Hot Single mom romance! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Heather is a single mom who just got out of a bad relationship and is not looking for a man in her life! Ryker playboy bachelor is not looking for a relationship. When these two meet there is chemistry but will Heather let Ryker in? Ryker has to be creative and boy does he! Love these two and Layla does a great job with including all the family!!!
Just One Kiss!
This book is the second in Layla Hagen’s Very Irresistible Bachelors series. In this book, the “Flirt” is blown away by a woman, Heather, who is very publicly dumped by her boyfriend. As expected, Heather is very reluctant to get involved with Ryker, but the man is determined! But Heather has a young daughter, Avery, and there is no way she wants Avery to get attached and then get disappointed by another man. But Avery is as taken by Ryker and his charm as Heather is growing to be.
This was a fun book to read. It quickly moved along and the reader is taken on a dual POV journey to HEA. I loved the supporting characters from the rather large family, and I loved how the characters in the previous book make appearances and help the relationship grow. I can’t wait for the next in the family to fall in love!
I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily reviewing it. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.
I love Layla Hagen’s series, and this one is no different. Ryker is blown away by Heather the moment he sees her and can’t get her out of his mind. His mother, siblings, cousin & spouse immediately notice a difference in the handsome playboy and the game is on to see who can figure out what’s happening to Ryker first! It’s a laugh out loud, sweet romance you don’t want to miss!
Just One Kiss was a great story. I enjoyed being a part of Ryker, Heather, and Avery’s story. It was heartwarming. Ryker was such a sweet guy when it came to Heather and her daughter. The way he showed his care and love for them was heartfelt and put a smile on my face as I read. I loved seeing them act as a family. And it was sweet to see Ryker and Heather’s relationship grow into more. And like in every Layla story, the family atmosphere was on point. I liked when the Winchesters got together and interacted with one another. It was funny and also delightful. It was a loving dynamic. Overall I enjoyed this book immensely. It was just full of heart. I’m intrigued to see who is next in this series.
I am head-over-heels in love with Ryker and Heather’s story. It has been quite a while since I have read a Layla Hagen book BUT, I have always remembered what I love the most about her books. They are about great friends, loving families who always have your back, and alpha males who will do just about anything for the ones they love the most. Let me tell you this…if you love a man who knows how to treat a lady, no matter who she is, then you will absolutely love Ryker Winchester. He is confident to the point of being cocky (almost and in the very best way), a loving brother, a successful business man who falls head-over-heels for not only Heather but her 7 yr old daughter, Avery. Heather is a reporter who has had some bad luck when it comes to men. But, the night she meets Ryker she recognizes something different yet she is cautious because of Avery. Heather is smart, strong in character, and beautiful (inside and out). Avery well, she is just too stinkin cute. I love stories when the characters know and trust what they want and accept the feelings they are feeling. The characters know their priorities and have no trouble acting on them. I just love big family sagas like this and the other series that Ms. Hagen has written about. Whether this is your first Layla Hagen or not you will love Just One Kiss. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Super easy to give this one 5 stars, I could not put it down!!
Layla Hagen has done it again, Just One Kiss (Very Irresistible Bachelors #2) was a great sweet single mother romance.
Heather, a single mother with a 7-year-old daughter, Avery who she is just trying to give the happiest life too. The night her boyfriend breaks up with, Ryker Winchester just happens to be in the right place and comes to Heather’s rescue. Will this Prince Charming win over the Single Mom and her daughter’s hearts?
Not only does Heather and Ryker have to find a way to build their relationship, but you have The Winchester butting in too. They have their troubles but it was great to see no matter what, this family comes together and helps one another out of a jam.
I can’t wait for the next book in this series and we get to find out more about Ryker’s sisters.
I do so enjoy Layla Hagen’s families, and these Winchesters are no exception. Just One Kiss follows Ryker, as driven Wall Street bachelor that’s content to work hard, flirt hard and love his family hard. One look at Heather Prescott makes Ryker more than intrigued by the mystery woman who appeared at the bar where he was playing music one night. So when Heather returns to offer apologies for her ex’s behavior, Ryker is determined to learn more. Heather herself is driven, both in her career and in making a good home for she and her daughter. The single mom has had her share of disappointments in the romance department, but there is something about Ryker that she is drawn toward.
Just One Kiss was a solid, well written and totally enjoyable addition to this new Irresistible Bachelors series. I loved how meeting Heather and her daughter Avery flipped Ryker’s world. Family had always been a priority, but there was something about Heather that made he start to see a new future. The chemistry between the pair was phenomenal and hot! Ryker with Avery was adorable! That little girl can rule the world with her ability to charm everyone around her! Plus the rest of the Winchester family, and you had a wonderful romance that had you cheering for their happy ever after!! Looking forward to more in this series.
Once again Layla Hagen creates a storyline that is the epitome of what family is all about. Ryker Winchester is knocked on his behind when he meets single mom Heather. His customary “Flirt” personality is put on the back burner and he shows Heather and her daughter Avery what true love really is. Trust is learning and soulmates are combined leaving the reader with an honest feeling of family. the character of Avery had everyone involved wrapped around her finger and the love for each other between Ryker and Heather just leaped off the pages. Layla Hagen NEVER disappoints. I cannot wait for more in this series.
Not my first read by the author, love Layla’s books, but I have not read book #1 in this series, which I hope to get to soon…yes even backwards. I am so glad I read this because reading book 1 will be a MUST if it’s as good as this!
Ryker is a successful businessman, has it all, but his favorite is playing the guitar nightly at a local bar. Que in single-mom Heather who is feisty, sassy and so sweet. They don’t have much interaction that first meet but Ryker comes to the rescue…in many ways. When they see each other again, not only are they drawn to one another but the sparks fly, really fly. I absolutely LOVE them together…and I can’t say this enough but Ryker is a whole new level of SWOONY, the way he is with Heather’s daughter *sigh* everything about this book was charming, exciting, romantic and beautiful!
A MUST READ!
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I have really enjoyed all of the books that I have read written by Layla Hagen. Just One Kiss was exactly what I expected, a sweet love story. Heather is a single mom but she is also a dreamer and a fighter, working hard to succeed in life and provide for her daughter. Ryker is smart but also such a charmer. Their chemistry is great and throw in an adorable little girl and you’ve got a great read. I also love how Layla weaves the other family members into to the story, they are always loyal and loving.
I love when authors give us sweet sexy men. You know the ones…. a man that is not only gorgeous but that has a heart of gold. A man that is not only good to us but treats our kids like their own. That’s Ryker! Not only has he given Heather the faith to believe again but he treats her daughter like the princess she is.
I absolutely loved this amazing read. I love the Winchester’s and can not wait to get more from this amazing family. Great read!
*Review by Michelle
Someone hold me! I’ve had a sugar overload! Pretty sure I’ve got about 10 cavities and I don’t even want to know what my blood sugar is after reading this. Holy cotton candy sugary sweetness batman! Layla Hagen took my day from just ok to freaking GREAT just from me reading this. If your looking for a book that will keep a smile on your face, make you swoon, make you say “awwww” approximately eleventy billion times GRAB THIS NOW!
Ryker is the KING of swoon. Gaaaahhhhhh, he’s so sweet it hurts. He’s loving, considerate, kind hearted and on top of all that goodness the man is HOT AF! This man is epic hero status.
Just One Kiss is the latest from Layla Hagen, and we have another family that you adore. We all want brothers like Cole and Hunter; sisters like Tess and Skye, and we can see more books coming there. This story is the perfect escape to romance and love.
The attraction is immediate for Ryker, and he wastes no time using every opportunity to get to know Heather and spend more time with her. Heather, just out of a bad relationship, is more hesitant, but the attraction for her is just as potent. Adding in a child and various family members does not cause friction but only enhances how well their two lives are meshing.
There are some conflicts, but nothing that takes this sweet story into the land of angst. And you know, that is a good thing. Some enjoy massively angsty novels all the time; I am not one of those people. I enjoy some, but I also enjoy a great story with sweet characters that leave you smiling at the end. Layla writes steamy romantic scenes as well that have you fanning your face and saying, “shoo!” I have not read her Bennett series, but I have read some of her Connor family books, and this new series is just as endearing and full of romance.
I highly recommend Ryker and Heather’s story to you, but if you have not read Hunter and Josie’s story in You’re The One, and you like your romance tales in order, get it first. However, Just One Kiss can be standalone, and you will not miss anything or be disappointed if you haven’t read the other book. Either way, you will enjoy Layla Hagen’s work.
What a great book! Ryker and Heather’s story is beautiful!! I love their connection. I love how Heather’s daughter is her priority and how Ryker reacts to getting to know her.
Layla Hagen gives readers all the feels with Just One Kiss! Ryker is a Winchester and his family means so much to him. When he knows how he feels about Heather, he never waivers that he wants to take care of her and love her.
Heather’s love of her daughter and Ryker and how caring and selfless she is adds to this beautiful story! Another 5 star book by Layla Hagen!