She can’t afford to get burned again.
Audrey Wilde is hurting.
A nasty breakup left her with scars and an intense need to protect herself.
The only good thing to come out of her failed relationship is her daughter. Now, her life revolves around Love and she’s happy. Content, even.
Until she meets Connor Bennet.
From their first meeting, he’s turning her life upside-down and making her … meeting, he’s turning her life upside-down and making her want things she thought she no longer needed.
So, she does what she thinks is best and pushes him away. Putting trust in that useless organ in her chest has led to nothing but heartbreak, and she won’t make that mistake again.
There’s just one problem: he might just be the man of her dreams.
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This was A Well-Written Sweet Short Read! Got All enjoyable elements: A Fun Heroine, A determined Hero, Hot Sparks, Two Cute Teens, Heartfelt Love, A few tears AND A Beautiful HEA!
DEVOURED this in 3hrs, Loved Connor & Audrey!
#My 1st By A.J. and I’m totally going for more!
[I’m giggling a little at the book’s name! Her daughter’s name is Love, His is Jade. Both girls are of same age & become besties.. The Author sure chose a Fascinating title.]
The Blurb gives us a Insight in the MCs lives..
The story starts with Audrey & Love coming to Town. Audrey Meets Conner in Her friend-Bristol’s Yoga+Dance studio. Attraction Sizzles like electricity b/w them.
AND Love & Jade bond over their love of Dance.
Soon they find that they’re Neighbors! *Yay!*
Audrey is the 1st women in years who’ve awakened his desire, Connor knows that she had bad relationships in past, But he’s determined To make her give ‘them’ a chance. Even the girls Approve *Thumbs-up!*
There’s Being busy, The ladder incident, Nursing him back to health, Family Dinners, Her Avoiding him, Their Date (His persistence Won!), Sexy times..Hope.
But Problem came: Her Fears.
Will She succumb to Heartbreak OR Choose Their Love?
~~A Love thats meant to be, Always finds a way. Theirs is Written in the stars.~~
Connor’s Passionate Declaration, An Advice & Cards!
Cue Love Confessions & HEA.
The epilogue was Fantastic! His proposal was swoony.
P.s. Audrey’s Got Tarot cards that she regularly uses!
P.P.s. I loved Jade & Love! They were fun, Helped their Parents in coming together.
I also liked how Connor+Audrey’s Friends’ Love stories grew along the story!
So excited for more in the series.
If you love romance then Seaside Disheartened is the book. Audrey and Connor are both single parents. Their daughters become friends and decide to play match makers. Audrey is very hesitant starting any type of relationship but Connor is ready. Their chemistry is super hot. I loved the family dynamics. The two girls were adorable. Steamy hot scenes! Finally a very romantic HEA. Kudos!
Audrey and Conner have an instant connection. Being single parents makes everything complicated. A really heart warming and emotionally great story. Fantastic characters that were fun and interesting. Loved it!!
I liked Conner and Audrey. She’s a little out there and he’s pretty straight laced but that doesn’t bother either of them. No, they’ve got plenty of other reasons to avoid attachment, being single parents mainly. Audrey’s let the cards tell her what to do all her life despite that not always working out well. Will that work in her favor or not this time?
I’m a skeptic of “insta-love” but it works with these two and I especially like that once Conner realizes he’s in love he owns it. Even when it takes Audrey a while to get on board.
The story was an easy read and enjoyable though Audrey had me about ready to throw the book at the wall there for a bit. In reality, that just added a good amount of tension to give the story more depth.
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Jaded by Love!
This book is part of the Written in the Stars Series. Audrey grew up in a new-age, hippie style of parenting. She has lived her life making all decisions by reading tarot cards. She and her daughter Love move to a new small town to help her friend at her yoga studio while she’s expecting. Their new neighbours are also a single parent, Conner and his daughter Jade. Conner has not dated since losing his wife in childbirth. Now, he finds himself instantly attracted to Audrey. Meanwhile, Love and Jade are instantly best friends/sisters. With Audrey avoiding the cards, the kids determined to make them a family, and Conner trying to have a committed relationship with a woman who is not looking for any relationship, the group needs to work to get the family they all desire.
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.
The cards sure did make this book a perfect addition to the Written in the Stars series! It’s a wonderful feel good read. Don’t get me wrong, I laughed, I teared up, and then smiled for pages. This story gives you the feels you want in an earned HEA. . . Meaning it doesn’t come easy but it definitely gets there. And the best part is . . . I want more! I finished the book and I feel like I need to know about everyone else! I guess thats something that just comes with the small town feel, you know where everyone knows everyone else’s business. Yeah, well I want to know everyone else’s business because I’m nosey and when I read a bit about them and finished Audrey and Connor’s story, well I just feel in love with the town and the people and just all of it! So I know I’ll be checking out the rest of AJ Alexander’s books. But seriously, this is a great read to just feel good about!
4.5 Stars
First off I’m a Virgo so I wanted to read this book in the Written in the Stars series. Then to my utter joy it’s a single dad romance. That is my jam! This is an enjoyable read that can be read in one sitting. I mentioned that Connor is a single dad, but even better about this book Audrey is a single mom. I loved Connor and Audrey right off the bat. They have an instant chemistry and connection. This is instant love done right! Connor and Audrey had me sucked right into this story. This book has a lot of heart, but it also delivers on the heat and humor. A great story with great characters. Even the secondary characters were awesome. I’m so glad that I read this one!
I am absolutely loving theses Astrology based novels, and this one was no different!
Audrey and Connor had their fair share of heartache thrown at them. But when the stars align correctly, these two come together and create a love so wonderful, you will fall in love with the idea of love all over again.
They say love comes when you least expect it, and in the case of Audrey and Connor, that saying is spot on. I absolutely loved reading these two characters!
Great addition to the Written in the Stars series!
I loved this novella!! Audrey and Connor were likeable characters and the story was amazing (though kind of rushed toward the end , as most novellas get). Aj Alexander did a fantastic job of pulling me into the little world and loving everyone in it . I highly recommend.
Is there anything more feel good than a romance journey for a single parent? YES, yes there is! A romance journey for two single parents!! *twirls* As some of you might have picked up from my previous reviews, I’m not a huge reader of blurbs so I had zero clue I what I was about to read until I was in it and daaaaayum was it awesome! It also didn’t hurt that I love this author’s voice and style! 🙂
There is very little conflict other than the obvious which is both Audrey and Connor both haven’t had much luck in the love department in the past (especially Audrey) and it obviously gets in the way a bit but most of the story is one huge bundle of bliss and goodness! It’s fun and humorous, sexy and emotional, and will capture your heart from beginning to end.
I’ve enjoyed the Written in the Stars series immensely since the beginning and I am super stoked to read the rest of the signs of love stories in the future!
I have loved this one line up of books since the very first one….and this one is no exception at all! The only thing I would honestly change about this book is I want a little more angst before the HEA. Yes, I know it’s a fast paced read and is instalove, but still just a little more push and pull. With that said, I do believe this is a 5 star read and I’m in love with Conner and Audrey and their girls playing a part in all that happens just warmed my heart. This is one of my favorite summer reads and I believe everyone should give it a chance!
Quick, funny and great second chance at love themed story. Both MCs have a past that left them somewhat closed off. But that all changes when they lay eyes on each other.
The girls sure helped this story to be interesting from start to finish.
Book 8 in the series and I’m STILL a fan.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
Audrey is a yogi who also reads and follows the tarot cards, although they haven’t always guided her in the right direction. Connor is a widowed dad who dodges the townspeople always trying to set him up, but he sees Audrey, who is a newcomer to town and has an instant attraction to her.
Both Connor and Audrey have daughters who are the same age and share the love of dance. The girls connect immediately and push their parents towards a relationship that turns into a happy ever after, new family of four.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I part of the Written In The Stars Series. This book is a beautiful, sweet romance story and is a real Insta love story that you wont be able to take your eyes from. I really enjoyed reading this book and I couldn’t put this book down its amazing. This is a beautiful written book that everyone will love, a true love story.
This is Conner and Audrey’s story and you will be taking on a ride with them, you will love, laugh and cry all at the same time and I cant believe this is my first book from this author. I will defiantly look out for more of her work in the future.
Conner is a fabulous single father that will do anything for his child and is a widow. They are meant to be its just that it takes them a minute to see it.
Audrey is an amazing person and she has also bee through so much and when these two meet there is defiantly something between them. But she is also scared of her feeling because she doesn’t want to get hurt again.
I really enjoyed reading this book by this author and I couldn’t put it down. This book will have your emotions all over the place and you will really feel fro these characters. They have an amazing connection and its like fate has put them both in the exact place that they are meant to be, to see each other. I loved them both and I loved how this author brought them to life on the pages. I felt really connected to this story and was desperate to see what was going to happen between them. I loved this authors writing style and I cant wait to see more of her work in the future.
´¨*•¸So much to love about this novella*´¨
AJ Alexander has done it again. The Queen of insta-love novellas has pulled together another sweet and sexy story that was just perfect to fit into my work day breaks, and this time it involved a deck of cards, two single parents and a history of sadness.
Audrey and Connor, are both single parents to a 14 year old daughters, both own a background of loss and both are not looking to be set up by a well-meaning mutual friend, yet still manage to bump into each other and experience instant attraction in AJ’s contribution to this Written In The Stars multi author series. When Audrey and her daughter move to New Orleans to help out Audrey’s eight month pregnant long time friend, she bumps Connor in a coffee shop before he even knows who she is, and both experience instant attraction. Meanwhile their daughters, Jade and Love, have met at the local dance school and become friends.
What ensues is a light and sexy story where love has no option but to blossom when it is fiercely encouraged by chemistry, a meddling friend and two 14 year old girls who decide that they want to be sisters. The only thing that might let them down is Audrey’s long-time reliance on the tarot cards that have been a part of her life since birth.
It was a quick read that is a great contribution to the series. 4.5 Novella Length Stars
A writer after my own heart!!! I love Audrey so very much. She like me are Capricorn’s and we are absolutely genuine and strong. We know what we want and what we need. Connor is such a perfect fit for her even when they both don’t see it right away. Their connection and love for their children and their lives are awe inspiring. I found the story very easy to follow and fall in love with immediately. AJ Alexander knower this one out of the park. A must read!!!
I loved the play on the title. This was a sweet and sexy novella. I did find it kinda odd with Conner’s instant and carnal reaction to Audrey, but I thought their story was sweet, especially after heartbreak. I loved the family affair, the closeness of all the characters, and the tightness of the small town. Loved it, though I wish it was a longer book!
Super short read about learning to love again and trust. Lana~White Hot Reads
Audrey and Connor have instant sparks while trying to learn to live again. With the help of both their daughters they finally realize they belong together. Nothing like meddling kids to spark a love connection.
4.4 stars
The eighth book in the Written in the Stars series is a short, fun read with some heat thrown in. Audrey has not had the best luck with men and is a little shy to pull the trigger when Conner comes into her life. Connor is a take no prisoners kind of guy when it comes to what he wants and that means his sights are set on Audrey. Will she be able to get past her hang ups and take a chance on what Conner is offering? This is a bit of a slow build with these two but it is worth the effort. I volunteered to read a copy of this book.
A short, happy ending story. Audrey’s life is ruled by tarot cards. While she’s trying to not always rely on them, it’s who she is. Moving to a small town with her daughter, she wants to start a new life. What happens is steamy