Everything is coming together for Harper Grayson. She has a family she adores, a quaint little house that’s all hers, and a puppy to keep her warm at night. Plus, her lingerie shop, Kiss Me Goodnight, is successful. With her eyes now set on an expansion the moment the empty building next door finally becomes available, things are finally aligning perfectly for Harper. Until Latham Douglas walks … walks through her door…
Latham Douglas has been back from a long stint in the Army for mere days when he has his first run-in with a blast from his past. It’s a pleasant surprise to find Harper Grayson selling sexy lingerie just down the block from his family’s hardware store, but he won’t let the stunning woman he remembers from school derail his plans. His business needs the empty building next door, and he’s willing to do just about anything to secure it.
Harper and Latham have the same dream. What happens when they realize they can’t both have what they want? Who will give, especially after business turns to pleasure? Can they keep their hearts out of it, or will the winner actually be the biggest loser of all?
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I absolutely love small town romances, and when that’s what I’m in the mood to read, Lacey Black’s stories are what I reach for. She is the gold standard of this special niche of sexy-sweet love stories. Anchored around a big, loving family and set in an everybody-knows-everybody-else small town, Black gives her readers memorable, heart-tugging romances that are as hot as they are hilarious. I just cannot get enough of her love stories set in these vibrant little towns and the families in them.
Love and Lingerie is the second book in Black’s Rockland Falls series, a spin-off of her Summer Sisters series. This book is a second-chance romance between Harper Grayson, owner of the town’s lone lingerie shop, and returning Army veteran, Latham Douglas, son of the local hardware store owner. This couple had a history going back to high school that was cut short by Latham’s departure for the military. Returning home after a 12-year stint in the Army, taking over the family business isn’t the only thing on his mind. Harper is as feisty, sassy and confident as her red hair implies, and she’s also a bombshell in every sense of the word. She left Rockland Falls, too, at a young age to pursue a career in modeling in New York, but returned home after a few years to pursue a different dream closer to home and her family.
The chemistry between Latham and Harper is as electric as it was in high school, and they slip right back into the back-and-forth, banter-filled exchanges—and practical pranks—of their youth without missing a beat. I laughed at the things they did to each other, and I loved how Black used it as a fun and comical way for this couple to reconnect after so many years apart. Harper may have hidden her feelings for Latham behind some evil nicknames, but there was no hiding her body’s reactions or the way her heart-raced whenever he was near, and for his part, well, Latham wasn’t hiding anything.
Love and Lingerie was an entertaining and sexy addition to this fantastic new series, and I finished it already wanting the next book desperately—I need more of this town, more of this family! I loved how Black brought in characters from the Summer Sisters series, including my favorites—Orval and Emma—into this story. Amusing and engaging, full of endearing characters and a sweet, sexy romance, Harper and Latham’s story made my heart happy and kept me smiling from cover-to-cover. Five smooches from me for Love and Lingerie by Lacey Black!
~Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads
I was lucky enough to receive and ARC of Love and Lingerie. As a huge fan of Lacey Black I have become addicted to her characters and their crazy lives.
This is book two in the Rockland Falls series and what a book it is. I think I can honestly say this is, quite frankly, the hottest book Lacey has written. The chemistry between these two characters is so intense you can feel it pouring off the pages.
I adore Harper, she is a strong heroine, that takes no shit from Latham! Their pranks and banter are hilarious, but when Latham brings out the nice side ,*fans self* phew he is the cutest!
The more we get to know this family the more in love I fall with each and every one of them. I look forward to seeing what comes next from Rockland Falls.
Love and lingerie is stunning, from the cover to the words inside, I have to say, this book is my favourite of all of Lacey’s books!
Love and Lingerie by Lacey Black is book Two in the Rockland Falls Series. This is the story of Latham Douglas and Harper Grayson. I have read the previous book so that did add to my enjoyment of this one but I did feel this could be a standalone book. Latham has return to his home town after being in the military to help take of the family business. Latham’s father shop is close to Harper Lingerie business so they end up seeing a lot of each other. Both knew each other in school and had a love / hate relationship where they would do things to each other to bug the other. That doesn’t stop when they see each other again except to have them do bigger things to each other. So thought they can’t stop their feelings of attraction toward the other. Enjoyed this book.
Yes!!!! I love a good enemies to lovers romance and this is definitely a great one. Book 2 in the Rockland Falls Series brings is Harper’s story. Sister to Marissa from Love and Pancakes and a successful owner of a lingerie store, Harper has a lot going for her. Enter Latham, who is back in his home town after serving in the military for 14 years ready to take over his family’s business.
This book is hysterical. The way Latham and Harper interact with each other and the banter and fighting and general pushing of buttons is hilarious. Seriously makes for some great entertainment. I really do love this series and all the characters we are getting to know. I am excited for more!
**I was generously provided with a copy of this book in exchange for my fair and honest review**
This book will fit your reading trope – whatever it is. If you like Romantic Comedy, Enemies-to-Lovers, Second Chance Romance, heck even Small Town Romance…..YOU HAVE to read this book.
Harper Grayson is the owner of Kiss Me Goodnight, which happens to be a lingerie shop. Her life is right where she wants it. She owns her own business and house, has a large group of family and friends, has Snuggles as a loyal companion and has her eye on owning the empty building next door so she can expand. Everything is coming up roses. Until…..
Latham Douglas returns from the Army to take over Douglas Hardware. After serving his time in the Army he has returned to take over the family business from his father. Latham realizes that the store needs more room to take on all the ideas he has to bring more people into the store. Knowing that the there is an empty building next door – this would fit into his plans.
Now bring on the heat, the passion, the pranks (omg love the pranks), the teasing/banter, the love and even a few tears. Remember…all is fair in love and war. Who gets their HEA? Who gets the building? I really feel the need to send out a glitter bomb!!
When Harper finds out that the space next to her store, Kiss Me Goodnight, is available she dives in to get it. When the one boy from her past steps in and becomes the other bidder, she must do everything she can to win it, but what happens when Latham becomes more than just her competition? Who will win in the end just to lose it all. I fell in love with these characters in the first book and that love affair continued on with Harper and Latham. There were some hilarious moments in this book along with the emotional moments that brought me to tears. I loved this story so much!
Lacey Black has officially solidified herself as a go to author for me! I absolutely loved Harper & Latham! The way they know how to push each others buttons was hilarious! There were moments that I laughed SO HARD. And their chemistry….just be prepared for some serious heat!
This was a great book!
This is the 2nd book in this series, and is Harper and Latham’s story. These two have a history, and now after a long stint in the army, Latham is back to take over his families hardware store. Harper was a model and is also back in town running her own sexy lingerie store. Problem being they both want to expand their businesses and the shop next to Harper’s store is available. This is well written story which is an enemies / lovers scenario, and is a sweet and steamy read which I recommend for all.
Top 10
Passion, comedy and oh so much lingerie there is no way these two will survive. Then we have Lacey Black who not only is a clever and imaginative author but man these two have no chance. I love the playful teasing they have and oh man the games they play hillarious. Through all the laughter you can tell how right they are for each other. Loved it and another great hit by Lacey Black.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
Lacey Black is one of my favorite authors of small town romances!! She does an incredible job and this book was amazing!! I fell in love Harper and Latham!! Their chemistry was off the charts!!! One of the best things about this book was the drama never felt like it was forced, it played out naturally and was not over the top. I can’t wait for the next book in this series!!
Every time that I see a Lacey Black release, I get excited. I love this series so far. This is book 2. Yes, it could be a stand-alone, but do yourself a favor and read book 1 first. Latham and Harper just sizzle. You will enjoy the storyline that includes lots of banter that is full of HEAT. You will love the secondary characters, well, all but 1. Fans of Lacey Black will know that Aunt Emma will make a visit. Her actions just cause you to chuckle. I didn’t want to put the book down once I started. The story flows, the characters are realistic, there are some smoking scenes as well. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger.
Latham is awemazing!! If he doesn’t make u swoon by halfway through then nothing will!! The two made me laugh throughout the whole book. Harper is strong & independent. I want to be her when I grow up & I want a Latham too! He made me love him just for being in the military, but once his personality came out I was hooked! He is charming, arrogant & his alpha tendencies will make a girl melt! I just can’t get enough of these characters & am not so patiently waiting for Samuel’s story. I highly recommend this book. Told in dual POV.
This is the second book in the series and I loved it just as much. If you haven’t read this series yet I highly recommend it! I was laughing quite often while reading this one. The humor was one of my favorite parts of the book. Harper and Latham have a ton of chemistry in this enemies to lovers story. The pranks were hilarious. I just loved those two. They had me gobbling up this book. It was one that was hard to out down. I love Harper’s family. Good times aplenty when it comes to them. I just love Lacey Black’s writing. She packs in the heart and feels along with witty humor. I really can’t wait for more from this series.
Love and Lingerie is the second book in the Rockland Falls series by the fabulous and talented Lacey Black. Lacey is one of my favorite small town romance authors. She constantly delivers all the goods. The love, the laughter, the sexiness, the family. Did I say the laughter? We met Harper in Love and Pancakes and I knew her story was going to be awesome! She’s feisty, stubborn, sexy and any man attempting to tame her has his work cut out for him. Enter Latham Douglas. Sexy, handsome and annoying. She hates him. They have a history, one she really tries to forget but just can’t. And guess what? He’s back in town and taking over his dad’s hardware shop next store to her lingerie store. Great. First he helps her with her computer, then he’s pranking her and she’s giving back as good as she gets. Then he’s helping her out of her lingerie and into his bed. They are both keeping a secret, while pretending to still hate each other but actually falling hard and fast for one another. What happens when the lies come out? Will their rekindled love be able to handle it? Can these two stubborn, vindictive, hilarious and sexy neighbors make it out the other side? Wow! I loved this story! Harper is so funny and sassy! Latham is handsome and isn’t afraid to tell Harper how he feels about her. When it’s confession time, he’s all in and swoon! The pranks were effing hilarious! Tears were streaming down my face from laughing! Overall, I laughed, cried, had to fan myself and laughed some more!
I’ve been a fan of Lacey Black’s books for awhile and the latest in the Rockland Falls series is my favorite so far. Very few authors write witty banter better than Ms. Black. Latham and Harper’s story is funny, heartwarming, and full of sexual tension. This enemies to lovers book grabbed me from the first page and refused to let me go. I laughed so hard at some points I had tears, and I may have inappropriate thoughts about glitter and cake from now on.
Harper is a strong, independent woman who has a loving family and some overprotective brothers. She has overcome a lot to make her dream of a lingerie shop a reality. She dreams of expanding into the building next door. Little does she know she’s not alone in planning on using that space. Enter Latham a blast from the past who raises Harper’s hackles. Back from the Army, Latham is set to take over the family hardware store when his dad retires. Let the shenanigans begin.
Ms. Black spins a delightful, sexy tale full of humor and emotion. Grab this book and prepare for a delightful journey
Love and Lingerie is the second book in the Rockland Falls series by one of my favorite authors, the talented, Lacey Black. I have read every single word this woman and written and have loved them all. You can read each book in the series as standalone but I do recommend reading Love and Pancakes so you can get all the goodness.
Fourteen years. That is how long it’s been since Harper and Latham have been in the same room. Hell, even in the same town. After Graduation, he went went straight to Boot Camp and has served in the Army ever since. As for Harper, she went to NYC and worked as a model. It didn’t last long and before she knew it, she was opening her own lingerie shop in downtown Rockland Falls. Her plan was to expand her business. His plan was to expand his family’s. The business he came back to take over. You see where this is going right? Oh yeah…it’s going there.
You see, Harper and Latham have history. She hates him. He hates her. Except, as you know there is a fine line between love and hate. Or lust. Because…damn, the sexual tension between these two is definitely full of lust. I could feel every time they were in the room together. It was all fire and ice between them.
I don’t want to spoil anything but I will say that I laughed so fucking hard. Harper is sassy, strong, and does not put up with his shit. She calls him out on everything. And he does the same. Their banter is full of heat, heart, and hilariousness. They know exactly how to push each other’s buttons. In. The. Best. Ways! Are any of those ways going to get them closer to their dreams of expanding their business? Only one could win the bid for the building between them.
Overall…it’s the most hilarious book to date that I have read by Lacey. Omg! I am going to be laughing about some of the scenes for the next few days. I know it. But, for real. It’s more than funny. It is sexy as sin and sweet as chocolate cake.
Quotes:
When she finally glances my way, an evil glare on her beautiful face, I offer her a smirk and a wink. Nothing gets Harper’s blood boiling like that deadly combination of male ego.
Beautiful, sassy Harper, with skin so soft it’s like touching pure silk and a smile so captivating that it kept me company many nights in foreign countries over the last decade and a half.
“Are you trying out for a music video? That’s pretty badass, Latham.”
“See something you like?”
“I see something I’d love to chop off with a plastic knife,” I growl, finally returning my eyes to his.
Harper Grayson is at a good spot in her life, She has a thriving business she’s ready to expand, her own home, a sweet as can be puppy and a family that loves her. Life is good, until Latham Douglas walks through the front door of her lingerie shop.
Latham Douglas is back to take over and expand his family’s hardware store after a 14 year stint in the Army. He’s pleasantly surprised to find out that his high school prom date has a shop just two doors down from his. She’s even more stunning now than she was back then. And, their chemistry is just as explosive.
But, what happens when both Harper and Latham realize that there is literally a building between them? Both need the empty shop to expand their own business and neither is above playing dirty to make sure theirs is the chosen bid.
As their relationship starts to take off they both find themselves more invested than expected But, will winning the bid on the empty building between them tear them apart beyond repair, or will they find a way to expand their hearts as well as their businesses?
I absolutely adored Lathan and Harper in Love and Pancakes! Lacey Blake has a way of writing super relatable characters that are slightly over the top that you just want to know and hand out with. This second chance romance was full of smoking hot moments interspersed with some of the funniest moments I have read in a book to date, as this couple loves to prank one another in the most outlandish of ways! (We’re talking laugh out loud and snort beverage through your nose funny!) Yet, they have some truly sweet and tender moments as well as ups and downs, just like any real couple would.
Fans of Lacey’s Summer sister’s series will adore that our favorite characters make a visit in this book to add even more humor . . . and yes, Grandma Emma will be grabbing someone’s behind! I also fell in love with Harper’s bestie Freedom Rayne in this book . . . for real, I hope her story is coming soon!!!
Love and Lingerie was all kinds of fun and romance. This is really one of my favorite of Lacey’s couples to date, they are as hot and spicy as can be and the pranking just sums up these characters so well . . . you always pick on the one whose attention you want, and even as adults, Harper and Latham are no exception to this rule! 5 stars!
Lacey Black is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. I have read several books she has written and I swear they get better and better, if I could I would give this book more than FIVE STARS!
Latham has returned to Rockland Falls after serving fourteen years in the Army, he is now home and ready to take over the family’s hardware store so that his father can retire and travel with his mom. The business hasn’t been doing well but he hopes to change that by expanding to the storefront next to his which is about to go on the market which will give him the space he needs to add more items that will bring more revenue into the store.
We met Harper in the first Rockland Falls book, but no worries if you didn’t read it this can be read as a standalone, She is a strong, independent woman that owns her own business called KISS ME GOODNIGHT where she sells women’s lingerie among other things. I love Harper’s take no shit from anyone attitude, especially when it comes to Latham.
Latham and Harper really know how to push each others buttons and my oh my the pranks they play on one another will have you laughing out loud. I swear my husband thought I was loosing my mind I was laughing so hard at one point I almost fell off the couch.
If you are looking for an enemies-to-lovers or second-chance-at-love romance I would highly recommend this book, not only will it have you laughing out loud it will also have you grabbing a tall glass of water to cool off with all of the hot sex scenes. This book is definitely for those 18 and older. Happy Reading!!!
I absolutely love this new series by Lacey! 5 star read here!!
Meet Harper, enjoying running her lingerie store, but would like to expand it, and her dreams could become reality when the store front next store is going to be up for sale. While dreaming of expanding her store, her nemesis from high school, Latham is back in town, and back at his dads hardware store, which sits on the other side of the building for sale.
These two have played pranks on each other forever, and you won’t be disappointed by the ones they do to each other in this story, Lacey had be hysterical at all their pranks, and don’t fret, Aunt Emma and Orvie make appearances in this story! Read along as these two navigate their relationship, you need to read this one, and I can’t wait for the next one to come out!! Grab this asap!!
I loved the love/hate relationship between the two characters–Harper and Latham. It cracked me up especially when they were pranking each other. FYI: Glitter is horrible–except when used as revenge. The fighting and underhandedness of trying to win the bid for the building between their businesses just built the sexual tension up between the characters. Add in the couple’s history from high school and Prom only increases their rivalry and sexual tension. Until they both cave to it.
Both Harper and Latham have their reasons for hating each other–Latham less so, really he pretends to hate her so he doesn’t throw her over his shoulder. Deep down both of them are secretly in love with the other and wants a relationship but the expansion of their business keeps them apart. Who ever wins the bid will be able to expand the business while the other will be at a standstill.
Is their a way to have both a relationship and expand their businesses together?