From USA Today Bestselling author Melissa Schroeder, get the second book in her wildly popular Camos and Cupcakes series!Get the book at a discounted price through preorder!When by the book Harry Bradley gets thrown together with his sister’s best friend EJ, opposites don’t just attract, they explode.She’s my sister’s best friend. A woman who calls to me on every level, but she can’t stand me. … calls to me on every level, but she can’t stand me. Our one date ended when she deemed it over and left–before we even ordered food. So I shouldn’t want her.
But I do.
Still, I’ve mastered controlling my emotions and my lusting…well, mostly. Of course, when she suggests we work together to promote both of our businesses, I jump at the chance. That chance leads to a kiss…and so much more.
Now, if I can just restrain my control freak ways, all will be well.
Warning: This book includes more cupcakes (of course), meddling friends, romance book references, a gun-toting Grandma, a trip out of state, wine, more cupcakes, and a dirty talking hero who not only surprised the heroine, but also this author. I’m not embarrassed…not really. Okay, maybe a little…a lot. Never mind. Just know that you have been warned and I will not be held responsible for any blushing in public. Also…CUPCAKES.
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So this was a free ARC copy from one of my favorite authors and booksprout for my honest voluntary review of this read and I really enjoyed it. And couldn’t put it down til I finished it, I just had to see what happened. I always look forward to reading her work and look forward to seeing more in the future! Has a great storyline and great characters to read about to.Plus its soooo steamy hooot to.So I hope you all go out and get the whole story and enjoy it too!
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Awesome book! Can’t wait for the next in this series!r
Yummo!! I ate this book up. Harry and EJ are such a hardcore couple. Their story is awesome. I love how the friends all are so involved within everyone’s life. They’ve become a family. I so can’t wait the next book in this series!!
Omg!! I swooned, famed myself, blushed and laughed for most of this book. Best friends brother story is one of favourite tropes, and Melissa Schroeder is one of the best at giving this genre a fresh take!! This is a full cast of characters greatness!! It has witty banter, funny moments, swoon worthy moments, steamy and sexy times and laughter brought by Melissa Schroeder Camos and cupcakes books, this is the second book in this series, so go and pick this book and the first book up today!! Happy reading!!
I love EJ and Harry. I love the writing is this book so much. The characters, the friends and family circle, they just make me smile so much. It is really hard to wipe the satisfied smile off of my face and out of my heart. I feel so warm in my chest when I think about these characters. I mean, I worry about Savannah, I am just so invested in their lives. I can not wait to see what is in store for Savannah and Fritz. And what about Austin? And now there is Travis and Nancy and Syd? The characters have depth and dimension and are so realistic that you just want to be their friend. You want to call them up and make plans for a visit. I can not wait for the next story so that the warmth in my heart can continue to grow for these characters. I had forgotten how much humor there is in Ms. Schroeder’s writing. I love the nods to Pippa and Claire. I love Magnolia’s and C and C. I can’t stop gushing about the love and heat in this book.
This is the second book in the camos and cupcakes series and just like the first it is a great fun read. This is EJ and Harry’s story
EJ is the best friend of Harry Bradley’s sister She has always been attracted to Harry but their one date turned into the date from hell (DFH) as she called it Harry isn’t sure what happened he was enjoying a date with the on woman he has always wanted his sister’s best friend when she got up and walked out before they even ordered food. Now she has come to him asking for help he has a perfect business brain and she needs his help to take her bakery to the next level Can this super controlling ex military man turn it down before he drives her away yet again. What will they do about the attraction that neither of them can forget about there is no way they can keep it to totally business but should they give in to the attraction they both feel You will have to read to see what happens between these total opposite but be prepared for some laugh out loud moments as they tackle been a couple
Will Harry ever win Elliana’s heart
This is my 2nd book by Melissa and I love the first person anguish between Harry and Elliana after Elliana called their date, The Date From Hell! Elliana asks Harry to work with her to do some events in her store with their bakery products. Harry starts to break down the wall around Elliana’s heart the more time they spend together. What will Elliana do when faced with Harry’s heart on a platter? You have to read to find out and won’t put the book down as you root for Harry to win!
This is book 2 in the series and I am really loving it. The first book is FREE in Kindle Unlimited so I downloaded and read it first. It was pretty great and I fell hard for all the characters in this story. Then I started this book. I enjoyed it as well but more because I loved Harry than EJ. I actually didn’t really like her in this book. Largely she is very cowardly in this story and I felt who she was didn’t make sense with how she acted with Harry.
EJ is best friends with Harry’s sister and owns a business across the way from his business. He runs a cupcake bakery and she runs a romance book store. Both businesses are doing really well and she comes up with an idea to work together.
In book 1 we had learned Harry and EJ went on a Date From Hell and so they never dated again. I would have liked to seen that date because it was dubbed the date from hell but no one really says why. Harry has a huge crush on EJ and asked his sister to fix them up but after she called it a date from hell he was hurt. So when EJ comes up with the business op he grabs onto it as an excuse to get her on a date again.
My problem with EJ is that she is terrified of love. So much that she is a huge coward for most of the book. I felt that did not work with her profession. She also feels every guy will cheat on her because her dad cheated on her mom. So she just does one nights. Harry has always threatened that and so she runs from him and his heart.
It is a well written and fun story but I really didn’t feel that a woman who immerses herself in love would have given up on it and marriage for herself, especially with such a great guy. That said I did enjoy the story and the characters. I canot wait for book 3.
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Harry is a control freak and EJ is an independent business woman, when the finally come together it’s explosive!!! EJ owns a romance only book store and Harry co-owns a cupcake shop with his friends, Ed and Fritz, EJ approaches Harry with a business deal and sparks fly. They had one date that is considered the DFH(date from hell). EJ’s family past makes it hard for her to have long term relationships because of trust issues. After Harry comes through when she needs it EJ starts to see things differently, Enjoyed all the hot sexy times and love the chemistry between these two. Can’t wait for Fritz and Savannah’s story!!!
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This was a fantastic story! Another great book in this series. The story was funny, snarky, sexy and had all the feels. The characters were “real” people with real insecurities, relationships and problems.
EJ is a southern transplant who owns Magnolia Books in the same converted Victorian as Camo and Cupcakes. She is a tall, feisty, sassy red head with relationship issues. Harry is her bestie Allison’s older brother, former military, and co-owner of the cupcake shop. They both have control freak tendancies. They had one disastrous date last year and she refers to it as DFH (date from hell). Harry is basically obsessed with her. She approached him with a business proposition and he pushed for a date. They hook up and start dating. She is afraid of her feelings and fights it all the way. They eventually work out their issues and get their HEA. Cannot wait for the next book – Savannah and Fritz’s story.
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This is the second book in the Camos and Cupcakes series and Harry was all that and more. This book follows Harry & EJ after their DFH. Harry has always had the hots for EJ and gets his sister to fix them up on a date that goes well until EJ gets cold feet and nails. EJ is attracted to Harry but has emotional baggage from a crappy father who she judges all men. Harry is a real gentleman who loves EJ but realizes that she will run if pushed too far. While EJ pushes Harry away when trouble strikes Harry drops everything to just be there for her proving that he is NOT like her father and she deserves to be loved. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait for the next installment.
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Harry and EJ had some great chemistry! Opposites really can attract! I love the cupcake theme that is the backbone of this series, and having hunky ex- military men running a cupcake business gives plenty of opportunities for more sexy times!
4.5 Stars
This is book 2 in the Camos & Cupcakes series and it features Harry and EJ. These two have chemistry in spades! He’s the type to put it all out there and get things moving. She just wanted a friends with benefits type of relationship, believing she doesn’t want or deserve her own HEA. They had one date which she dubbed TDFH, The Date From Hell. Once she realized how attracted she was to him and how super sexy and perfect he was, she couldn’t run fast enough. Three months later and he’s tired of watching her run.
This is a MEGA sexy romance with outstanding characters! I loved the epilogue! I can’t wait for more.
All of the characters from Delicious (Book 1 in the Camos and Cupcakes series) are back. This time around Harry and EJ embark on a romance filled with attraction, plagued with doubts and sweetness. Their well meaning friends get in on the action, giving encouragement, snark, and support when needed. No spoilers…but Harry was all man, an ideal match for EJ. The story is equal parts sweet, sexy, and humour.
The second book in the Camos and Cupakes series, this is Elliana James/EJ and Harold Bradley’s story. EJ sure had a lot to go through because of her deceased Father. I enjoyed reading this story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
EJ has always loved a happy ever after but never thought that she would have one of her own. When she goes on a date with her long-time crush, they clash an in her mind it proves that she will never have a happy ending for herself, but Harry is determined to figure out what happened to make their date a bust and EJ avoiding him.
I enjoyed being along for EJ and Harry’s journey. The two are good together and it was nice to watch their relationship take shape. I loved that EJ is a strong woman and can stand up for herself but still enjoys Harry and what he can give her. Harry is a good man with a big heart, and he is ready to share it with EJ. Their story is a sweet and entertaining read. The author weaves a wonderful story that has you rooting for love and hoping the two will find it.
This was my first time reading a book of Melissa Schroeder and it was awesome! Her plot, word and character building were amazing, she made you feel like you were a part of the story. It’s the story of Luscious and EJ. Luscious is ex military and a partner in a cupcake bakery. EJ is strong and independent. Sparks fly and Luscious wants everything and EJ wants to run from anything to do with a relationship. There’s fun, vulnerability, emotional, sexy and steamy romance. Grab your copy today to see if they get their HEA!!! I will definitely e reading more form this author!!!
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ONE LOVABLE ADVENTURE!!!
Sassy, sweet and fun! Melissa tore this baby down, laid it bare and rebuilt it in titanium. She rocks this baby from the start, revving it up and blasting it wide open. You get it all with this block buster, sinking so deep until nothing else matters. A whirlwind with a myriad of spiraling emotions burst forward. All the drama, action, uncertainty, a little humor and suspense brings all the pieces together for one wild ride. An awesome storyline and gripping plot kicks this baby up a few steps on the charts. A coiling eddy of unpredictable activities and unanticipated array of events that keep you flipping page after page. The characters are realistic with personalities and depth that draw you in. The scenes are so graphically descriptive and detailed it bursts with every color on the spectrum. Amazing job Melissa, thanks for sharing this gem with us.
This is the second book in the series and is another fantastic read I just loved it and once I picked it up I did did not want to put it down. I thought Harry and EJ
were just great together and enjoyed getting to know them. This was a super read and I cant wait for more.
Oh my gosh! This book was soooooo good! Meet Harry, a man who needs to be in control and E.J., a woman who refuses to let any man control her. Can you even imagine the sparks that fly? Nope. Trust me, you can’t. This book will leave you fanning yourself and saying “Oh, my!” as your Kindle melts in a puddle on your lap. Harry has been mooning over E.J. since before their first (and last) date and E.J. refuses to let herself believe in relationships because, well, men always leave and protecting her heart is more important than anything else. Fortunately, Harry knows what he wants and is willing to do everything in his power to win over his girl. This book has seriously funny self commentary and besties (on both sides) that rock. Allison, Ed and Fritz from the first book “Delicious” (which, by the way, was also really, really good) make frequent appearances and make this book even more fun. Pour yourself a glass of wine, snuggle into your favorite chair and enjoy the ride!
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