He’s bossy, moody, and overprotective. He’s also a pro athlete who needs to focus on winning games and staying out of the headlines.I’m fiercely independent and need a man like I need a second period each month. So when our worlds collide, I never expected him to be the one to jump in and save me. Especially not when my roommate disappears, leaving me with her baby.I’m clueless about babies—and … baby.
I’m clueless about babies—and it shows. Good thing Alexei isn’t. With six nieces and nephews and an apparent hero complex, the dude is both sexy and more than capable. It’s a combination that makes it easy to forget we’re just playing house.
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Red hot attraction meets ovary melting cuteness! Fast paced, steamy and oh so fun! The story line could obviously have been developed further into their pasts and a longer relationship development, but the book was one you could pick up and easily read in one sitting and leave with a smile on your face.
Football star Alex Ivan has the world at his feet … if only he can stay out of trouble! The last thing he expects the night he stops when he sees some sleazeball bothering a woman is to find what he never even knew he was looking for!
Ryleigh is in over her head and has no clue how to swim out of the mess she’s currently in! When the stranger who offers her a ride home turns out to be a big shot football playerer, she’s not sure what to make of it. She’s fiercely independent and doesn’t want to take a handout, but her roommate just dumped her baby on her, and she has no clue what she’s doing … lucky for her, Alexei seems to be the baby whisperer!
Kendall Ryan knows how to tell a good love story and this book is the living proof of that.
Ryleigh and Alexei are opposites and met in an unusual way. He is a NFL athlete and she is a waitress in a strip club.
She is taking care of a two month baby alone and needs cash to survive and he is not looking for a family or anything serious. However, they both connect and he starts to be an important part of Ryleigh and Ella’s (the cute adorable baby) life. This is a wonderful, sweet romance with sexy times.
I loved this book and it is so worth it to read.
It is a standalone but you will find characters of Love Machine, Dear Jane, Flirting with Forever. In a way it is a great tribute to Kendall Ryan’s work.
This really is a super hot, sweet, sassy Romance.
ALEX (yes caps) omg hot is the word!! He’s alpha, grumpy, short tempered, moody but ..but he’s hella sexy, Sweet and did i say Hot?
He bumps into a gorgeous woman needing help outside a topless bar, and ends up with an unexpected houseguest and a baby. Yes i melted !! MEN AND BABIES!!
Ryleigh is really struggling, trying to keep up with work, and caring for a baby that’s been abandoned by it’s mother and left in Ryleigh’s care. The more time she spends with this man who has been like a saviour for her, the more her emotions become involved and she knows she is in danger of losing her heart. There is a little bit of insta love in this book but yeah i get it !! I fell in love with all things Alex too !!! I loved it, two people, neither looking for relationships, nor children, bond and love grows in the most beautiful way !! It’s a book you can easily indentify with, as “new parenting” skills are learned and I loved getting caught up in both Alex and Ryleigh’s web and their bumpy path to making their much deserved Happy Ever After a reality !!!
I’ve been looking forward to Alexei’s story since I closed the pages of Dear Jane! He caught my attention during Jane and West’s story, and I couldn’t help but wonder what was coming for him! He totally didn’t disappoint, and is now officially my favorite male character! This is definitely a feel good story! I absolutely loved it!
Alexei is not your typical cocky, playboy, romeo foot ball player. Nope, he is sweet, honest, giving, and totally swoon-worthy! And Ryleigh is probably the only female on the planet that is good enough for him. She is absolutely amazing. Despite her difficult circumstances, she doesn’t hesitate to do what is right. Power couple!
This story is exactly what you need if you are looking for a book to take away your troubles. The chemistry between Alexei and Ryleigh, while explosive (and HOT!), is secondary to their amazing connection. The are perfect for each other, and their story brings out all kinds of emotions! Definitely a must read!
Finding Alexei has shot straight to the top on my list of favorite books by Kendall Ryan!
Sexy and completely swoony football star? Check.
Furiously independent and headstrong woman with a heart of gold? Check.
A well-penned love story line that exudes sexual tension, undeniable chemistry, and a relationship founded on unconventional circumstances? Double check.
It is books exactly like Finding Alexei that I love the most. It’s not just the romance aspect – although this book has plenty of fire – nor is it the compelling story line that hooks me. It’s the display of compassion and selflessness by one human being to another that truly warms my heart and bleeds into my soul. It’s how a person helps out another in a desperate time of need that illustrates there are still good people in this world.
This book isn’t your conventional ‘damsel in distress’ romance. Quite the opposite, actually. It’s a type of story that blends together two people who, although living in completely different worlds, rely on and support each other no matter the obstacles or backgrounds. It’s a story that shows how a random act of kindness can change more than one life, and that love can overcome anything.
By far and away, a definite must-read!
5 Stars!
OH WOOOOOOW! I EFFING LOVED FINDING ALEXEI! ULTRA SWOONY, beautiful, fun, entertaining, this book swooped into my heart like a sledgehammer! I fell in LOVE with Alexi. He is one of the most DELICIOUS heroes I have ever read. Protective, caring, sweet and handsome to boot, he made me ache in such a way its almost impossible to describe. Oh, and he is SO GOOD with babies it MELTED ME! I really liked Ryleigh too. She is beautiful, down to earth, sweet and helped take care of a baby that wasn’t even hers. And she was so strong and independent I couldn’t help but to admire the heck out of her. The way Alexei swoops in and helps her even when she tells him she doesn’t need the help is something that I really enjoyed. It showed how alpha he was but instead of using arrogance and snark or mean ness to get his way, he used gentle determination and kindness. Gosh, he was so irresistible.
Kendall Ryan won me over, heart and soul with this romance. One of the most pleasurable books I have read in months, I was hooked on the story right from the synopsis and I swear, the story just got better with every flick of the page! This is a MUST HAVE, MUST OWN, MUST READ books of the year. You will NOT be disappointed with this one folks.
Finding Alexei gets a SWOONY FIVE HEARTFELT STARS!
This book was just fabulous. After reading the first line of the book you will fall in love with Alexei. He is everything you are looking for in a hero of a romance. But I must say you will also love Ryleigh as soon as you meet her. Together these two are just perfect and the baby is just the cherry on top.
Ryleigh is great because even though nothing seems to be going her way she still wants to be independent and doesn’t want hand outs. Alexei likes that Ryleigh doesn’t recognize him when they meet and he is instantly more trusting of her and her intentions.
I had tears in my eyes when I read about Ryleigh and how she came to be caring for Ella. And OMG, when you read about Alexei and Ella. Just wow!
I loved this book from the moment I started to read it. If you love Kendall Ryan’s books then this book will become a favorite. Soo good and is definitely one to be reread!
4.5 stars
I really enjoyed Alexei and Ryleighs story. When Alex sees a woman who looks like she could use a helping hand he’s no idea what he’s getting used to. A linebacker for the Chicago Hawks, Alexei isn’t looking for anything serious but the more he learns about Ryleigh the more he can’t stop thinking about her.
I loved both of these characters. Alexei is a genuinely good guy who wants to help if he can and Ryleigh is trying her best to be the independent, strong woman she usually is before her life got turned upside. This is a really enjoyable book, the characters are great, the storyline was everything I wanted it to be and this is definitely one of my favourite books by this author.
5 Star Review Finding Alexei by Kendall Ryan
From the first chapter I was hooked; what a fantastic story. I loved Alexei and Ryleigh, both separately and together. Both the characters were so strong and from their first meeting you knew that these two were special and we were in for a great read.
Helping her friend out by looking after her baby, Ryleigh is struggling to cope. Alexei is a knight in shining armour who sees a woman who needs help and doesn’t hesitate to offer it.
I wellI and truly have a new book boyfriend, having totally fallen for Alexei. Ryleigh is strong, independent and determined not to be a burden.
This book certainly tugged at the emotions and was at times an emotional rollercoaster of a read.
I was riveted and had a hard time putting it down. I believe that this was the final book in this series of friends but I will be searching out the others to read ASAP.
The writing was strong and this was such a fabulous read that I have no trouble recommending you one click; you won’t be disappointed.
5 Who Found Who Stars!!!
The minute I read the prologue of this book that was in my newsletter from Ms. Ryan I KNEW I had to read this entire story. There was something about Alexei Ivan that drew me to him and I needed to find out if he was really as chivalrous as he appeared in the beginning of the book…I’m here to tell you, he is and so much more than meets the eye!!!
Ryleigh is a young woman that has a lot on her plate including a newborn she wasn’t expecting to have to care for; but when Ella is left with her by her roommate she has no choice. She’ll do whatever it takes to make sure this beautiful little girl has everything she needs even if it means Ryleigh goes without.
When Alexei comes to her aide one night, everything changes for both of them. I loved how Alexei was strong and silent and a gentleman and because Ryleigh wasn’t used to being treated with so much respect she didn’t quite know what to do. And then Alexei meets the little beauty Ella, all things change for Ryleigh….
“She looks so tiny resting against his massive chest. It doesn’t matter that the last thing I’m in the market for is a man, but seeing him with her does something to me. I thing the technical term is ovary explosion. The way his hands cradle her so carefully is so sweet that I nearly melt for this stranger.”
Watching these two fight their attraction and get to really know each other on the basest level was a wonderful thing. You see, Ryleigh has no idea who this man is or that he’s worth millions and for him, it’s a breath of fresh air to have a woman not want to take something from him. So what’s an alpha male to do, but give these two the world because they become his world!
Their story is quick, sexy and swoony. There’s a little bit of angst, just the right amount, a surprise of a twist, that I’m not going to lie, brought a tear to my eye and a love for two people that definitely weren’t looking for it, but when it practically falls in their lap, they have no choice but to embrace it and the life they can build together!!
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What a perfect match. Alexei has a heart of gold and when he sees Ryleigh in a difficult situation, he steps in to assist. What he doesn’t expect is to become a savior for her and little Ella. Ryleigh is struggling to make ends meet when her roommate leaves her a baby to take care of too. Meeting Alexei is a blessing but something she struggles to accept, having always taken care of herself. Admitting she needs help is difficult for Ryleigh but taking on a baby that isn’t hers matches Alexei’s desire to help someone in need. The chemistry between them is fun and engaging. Baby Ella is a wonderful twist that provides many swoon-worthy moments as Alexei shows his softer side. A perfectly enjoyable escape. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
He’s bossy, moody, and overprotective and he was just what I needed to get me out a book slump.
If you have read Dear Jane you would have already met Alex but that doesn’t mean you need to read that book to enjoy and quite possibly fall in love with Finding Alexei because this book is everything I have come to expect from the very talented Kendall Ryan and so much more.
Alex Ivan is one of the hottest players in the NFL, he is at the top of his game as a linebacker for the Chicago Hawkes . Alex may be a force to be reckoned with on the field but he also has a heart of gold and when he sees a young woman outside a seedy topless bar being hassled he doesn’t think twice about going to her rescue……
Ryleigh is down on her luck she is trying to support herself and care for her ex-roommates 3 month old daughter who was abandoned when the roommate left town, but that doesn’t mean she needs a Knight in shinning Amour coming to her rescue she doesn’t accept help easily but will the big man with a heart of gold wear her down…….
I loved Alex and Ryleigh’s journey, it’s a fun, sweet steamy read that’s low on angst and high on melt your heart moments. I laughed and I swooned as Alex took it upon himself to help out with baby Ella and I loved catching up with the gang from previous books about the Chicago Hawkes, if you love sports romance that’s low on angst then this is a must read and I will certainly be recommending it to who ever will listen to me…. looking forward to more from the NFL and Kendall Ryan.
3.5 stars
This is a quick read from a reliable and entertaining author. Finding Alexei is a standalone read in a connected series, so we have met Alex before (in Dear Jane for me) and it was nice to get to know him a little better here.
I have to admit to struggling with this one a little bit, especially the set up. On one hand, I admired Alex’s desire to step in and help someone in a dire situation, but how the situation played out just seemed a little over the top.
Character wise, I liked Alex and Ryleigh. I appreciated that they both had a deep down desire to help and make life better for someone else. Ms Ryan hinted a little bit about how Ryleigh ended up where she did, but never really addressed how her choices had been the best she could do and that’s information that I think would have helped me in relating to the character more. There was also a hint about how Ryleigh’s job/history could negatively impact Alex’s career, but that potential conflict was left unexplored.
Overall, this was a fun and fairly light read. I would have like to have seen a more exploration of the potential conflicts and character development, but it’s still a book worth reading.
Alexei is my new main squeeze this holiday season! I adored him from the beginning down to the end! I did not want their story to end and I would not mind a Novella just to revisit Alex & Ryleigh. Ella clinched my heart and Alexei (as Ryleigh would have put it) made my ovaries explode with her! Finding Alexei was written to perfection by Kendall Ryan. I could not stop reading it and finished in one setting. The smile I had would not go away. The harder Ryleigh pushed, the more determined Alexei became.
Ella’s story was heartbreaking even if she was only 2 months old. I had to shed a few tears on that part. Ryleigh stepped up and took care of that sweet precious baby. What made me more giddy was seeing Alex protect his girls. They knocked him off his feet before he was able to take his next breath. Ladies and Gents, this book will definitely become you next favorite!
Kendall Ryan has done it again. With every book I read by KR I always end up thinking she just can’t top that and each and time I’m proven wrong. I couldn’t be more happy about that.
Alexei is one amazing man. I loved his soft heart and wanting to do what is right for Raleigh and the baby. I loved that he respected her and didn’t object or interfere (much) with her decisions how she wants to live her life. I loved her big heart and her stepping up even when she didn’t need to. I appreciated that she didn’t want to be dependent of him.
This book just might be my favourite book by Kendall Ryan. It will make you swoon so hard you’ll want to go out an find Alexei of your own.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
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by Kendall Ryan is a lightning fast, beauty of a romance full of heart, hope, and love. It’s an easy to read, page-turner of a love story jammed pack with emotion, hilarity, tons of sexy goodness, and smart wit all througout. Alexei and Ryleigh’s journey is a feel good adventure with little angst, high heat, and delcious banter. If you’re looking for a romance read that is sure to leave you with nothing but sweet dreams ahead, look no further. Kendall Ryan’s latest standalone is sure to please!
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Finding Alexei is a sweet, knight-in-shining-armour contemporary romance. What I really liked about it though is as much as Alexei Ivan swooped in to save Ryleigh and Emma physically, they in turn saved him emotionally. Hence the clever name of the book. I love good word play.
Alexei “Alex” Ivan is a well known football star, so it’s a bit surprising that Ryleigh doesn’t recognize him, or perhaps refreshing. She doesn’t take advantage of him…at all. As a matter of fact he has to argue with her to help her on pretty much anything. He doesn’t like the fact that she lives in a terrible neighborhood or that she works in a topless bar and when he discovers that her heat has been turned off it’s that last straw in being lenient in allowing her to say “no”. She is coming home with him especially since she is taking care of her roommates 2 month old baby.
Ryleigh doesn’t like asking for help, especially from a stranger, but when Alexei pretty much won’t take no for an answer and she is out of options, she caves in in taking his help, purely for the sake of keeping Emma safe and warm. Ryleigh is in awe of watching a big, strong man handle the infant with such ease since she has pretty much sucked at watching the little girl since her roommate left her in her care. Ryleigh won’t be a burden for long, knowing she has to get back to her own life, but for one night the help is nice.
One night turns into a couple weeks as Ryleigh’s life turns upside down and Alexei integrates them into his life. He finds the more they are around, the more he enjoys their company. He’s having a hard time thinking about what will happen when things go back to just himself.
Ryleigh can’t impose on Alexei forever and Emma’s mother will eventually come back. She knows this and yet she can’t help herself from enjoying every moment she can with the irresistible man.
Playing house may be a dangerous game for these two. What will happen when the play date is over?
Kendall Ryan does it again. Another great book! Alexei and Ryleigh are such an interesting combo.
Alexei just happens to be in the right place at the right time to find Ryleigh. But, surprise, Ryleigh is not alone. She has her ex-roommate’s two month old baby girl as well, and she is fairly clueless when it comes to babies. Good thing Alexei is the baby-whisperer. I loved Ryleigh’s independence and Alexei’s generosity. These two just clicked together.
Even though there are cross-over characters from other books, this is a standalone. But I’m looking forward to whatever story Ms. Ryan comes up with next!
5 Sweetly, demanding stars.
We first met NFL linebacker Alexei in a previous book by Kendall Ryan, (Dear Jane) but we never got to see the full man, until now.
When Alexei finds Ryleigh outside a bar notorious for it’s crappy clientele being accosted by a drunken man, he has two choices. Walk away or butt in, chase off the guy then make sure she gets home safely. He doesn’t even think twice. He may be a well known football star and have more money than he knows what to do with, but he’d never leave a woman at risk.
Ryleigh could have dealt with the drunk, but she knows it could also have gotten ugly, so when the tall, hulky stranger offers her help she knew she should take it.
But, that doesn’t mean she’s not wary of this hot as sin stranger, even though he evokes feelings in her that she’s never felt before. She doesn’t give her trust easily and for good reason.
When life gives you lemons there’s nothing to do but make lemonade.
That’s pretty much could be Ryleigh’s motto. She’s struggling to get by working as a waitress at the topless bar where Alexei found her plus her roommate Andi disappeared a few days earlier and left her holding the baby.
Literally.
She has no option but to care for tiny Ella, something she’s finding difficult to do as well as her job but with Alexei’s help she starts to find her way.
Alexei is full on swoonworthy when being a surrogate dad. He’s all man but OMG!! just watch how he deals with it all while romancing Ryleigh
I loved these two together, there was no angst or real drama, just a guy and a girl getting to know one another and quickly becoming the one thing the other needs above all others. They were witty and funny, sassy and sweet when behind closed doors.
Their love was so emotive and passionate, I could truly feel it leaking out of my kindle and adding the baby moments just made my heart melt. But, aww, the sad notes of what was behind Andi’s abrupt departure made me cry a bucket load of tears.
Totally enjoyed this sweet, sexy love story between a swoon-worthy football superstar, Alexei, and a down-on-her-luck, hard-working, independent young woman, Ryleigh. I read for escape and this book whisked me away! Was it realistic? Not entirely, but it doesn’t matter. It was engaging, steamy, full of warmth and feel-good moments. My kind of book! Finding Alexei is a charming, quick, satisfying read. Don’t miss it!