All I want for the holidays is the secret potion that’ll help me resist my brother’s new business partner. You know, the super hot, super sweet, super smart guy I now have to plan the holiday party with.I mean, really. Who thought THAT was a good idea?Oh, me. Yep, brilliant, strategic me who raised her hand and said yes I’d love to hang mistletoe with that sexy former sports star. I’d love to … love to taste test spiked hot chocolate with that charming, flirty man. I’d love to get snowed in with the one guy I shouldn’t fall for.
As long as I can make it through the holidays I’ll be on my merry way, fa la la la la. But the holidays have a surprise for me.
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Sweet and sexy fun and quick read! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Lauren is on a roll with fun quick reads! The chemistry and sexual tension will keep you turning the pages! Lauren gives you all the emotions and delivers another great read!
Special Delivery is another signature Blakely sweet and sexy romance with a heartwarming holiday twist! This forbidden romance between Vaughn and Quinn is so much fun as we watch them try to resist each other. They both have had bad experiences in the love department, and are now on a hiatus from relationships. That is until Quinn’s brother, and Vaughn’s business partner, Josh, puts them together to plan their office holiday party. As they visit venues, they sample more than the items on the menu! Their flirty banter and scorching chemistry heats up their nights faster than you can say eggnog hot chocolate! They start a passionate affair with the plan that it will end after the holidays. But a holiday surprise might just change their plans! Vaughn is so sweet, playful, and sexy, and Quinn, who is a planner that hates surprises, but is so funny, and loving, are absolutely perfect for each other! This fun & flirty, steamy holiday romance that will warm your heart!
I have been waiting for Vaughn and Quinn’s story since Overnight Service and let me just say, I wasn’t disappointed. I loved this cute Christmas novella. They were tasked with setting up a company Christmas party for Vaughn and Quinn’s brother, Josh. From the first that they met, the attraction between them was instant. The chemistry between them was so hot. You could feel it coming off the pages. It was so much fun watching two people who don’t want relationships fall in love. I highly recommend this story. You won’t be disappointed.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
If I wasn’t in the holiday spirit before, then Lauren Blakely’s Special Delivery would have had me stringing lights and hanging garlands all while listening to Frosty the Snowman and enjoying a cup of candy cane hot chocolate. Sexy and charming with playful banter and out of this world character chemistry, I adored this novella.
Vaughn and Quinn are so perfect for each other. I was already in love with these two after meeting them in Overnight Service. It was inevitable that I would fall even harder after this story. Tasked to plan the agency’s Christmas party together, you could feel their connection instantly. Both parties had sworn off relationships after they were both previously burned. However, their red hot connection was just too strong to ignore. They handled their relationship with so much maturity and love. It was refreshing to see. Yes, it may have been a little too instalovey but in this case that didn’t bother me.
Vaughn is such a genuinely good guy. Totally swoon worthy. You can tell he cares deeply for the people around him. And Quinn… As someone who hate surprises and often reads the conclusion of a book first, I felt a kindred spirit with Quinn. I love her with all her quirkiness, sass and preparedness. I could not get enough of them together. They were a great match in and out of the bedroom.
If you want a fun, flirty, quick read with so much heart and holiday cheer, I would happily recommend Special Delivery.
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.”
Special Deliver is a fun, sexy Holiday Novella takes us back to the Always Satisfied world. Vaughn and Quinn are two very straight forward characters. Both are on a hiatus from the dating scene and focused on their careers. Quinn, a woman who lives by planning and hates surprises; Vaughn, an ex-pro athlete with a heart as huge as his….tall frame, end up working together to plan the perfect Holiday Party. They think they have it all figured out, but what happens when things don’t always go according to plan? This story is filled with lots laughter, uninhibited banter, and undeniable chemistry. with all its holiday cheers, Special Delivery is sure to put you in the spirit of Christmas.
This was such a cute sweet Christmas love story that has Vaughn and Quinn, we’ve met them before in Overnight Service, but you don’t have to read that before this one as it can stand alone all on its own. Vaughn and Quinn have both been stung by love and both are dedicated to being the best at their jobs and keeping away from any complications and love is definitely off the table. Quinn is asked to plan her brothers firms Christmas party and Vaughn is asked to over see the planning. It’s a truly beautiful Christmas story that leaves the reader turning the pages and wanting to see how everything will turn out for them. Loved it and one of my favorite authors who provided a truly magical tale for her readers.
Yay for Lauren Blakely and Christmas! Special Delivery got me in the holiday mood- I loved it! Vaughn and Quinn were spectacular together and their flirty banter was perfection. This novella was sweet and steamy and so enjoyable. What a fun holiday read!
I fell head over heels for Vaughn and Quinn is this cute and fun insta-love holiday novella! Special Delivery is sweet, sultry and sexy and I love how this couple was quite open and honest with each other even though the last thing either of them was looking for was love! This novella packed a punch as LB gave us a great story in such a little package! Special Delivery can be read as a standalone but as LB always does, there are characters you know and love making special appearances!
What a sweet and spicy holiday treat!
For me, novellas are a double-edged sword. I love that they’re short and sweet and to the point. But when the characters are as lovable as these two, it makes me want more!
Who wouldn’t fall for a guy like Vaughn? Easy-going, laid-back, and sinfully delicious, this guy is the perfect book boyfriend. He’s a smart, successful former athlete with a fun personality and a teasing sense of humor. It doesn’t get much better than Vaughn.
I loved Quinn. She’s a perfect compliment to Vaughn. She’s got a sense of humor to rival his and a hint of naughtiness even he didn’t see coming. And somehow she makes planning things to death not suck all the fun out of life. She’s quirky and fun, and you’re going to love her.
If you’re new to Lauren Blakely, novellas like these are great ways to get a feel for her work. And for long-time fans, they’re perfect little bites to tide you over until the next novel releases. Special Delivery is a fun and flirty romance with plenty of heat and one swoon-worthy leading man. I highly recommend it!
I so enjoyed this book, Vaughn and Quinn. Vaughn wasn’t looking for romance nor a relationship, but when he meets Quinn, a party planner, who also happens to be Josh’s little sister, everything gets complicated. All the Christmas spirit in this story but can be read any time of the year, I love how everything went with this couple. Just a nice little read to get your heart heated this winter.
Lauren Blakely’s first holiday romance is such a fun one!! This book definitely had me smiling throughout! It’s such a sexy, feel good story, how could you not! This is Vaughn and Quinn’s story of whom we met before. You do not have to read that to enjoy Special Delivery! So settle in with a cup of cocoa and let the good vibes flow!
Quinn’s event planning company is set to plan the holiday party for her brother Josh’s company. When he brings his business partner, Vaughn along, Quinn is like a sparkler going off! She is feeling the sparks hitting her from all angles and Vaughn was doing nothing but sitting there being charming! How can this happen? She is on a man break after all. She has to resist him! At least until the end of the meeting then she can flee. But fate dealt her a closing blow. Vaughn is the point man in planning the party….with her….. oh geez! What does she do now??
Vaughn is a former pro football player, pro athlete agent, and partner in Josh’s company. He didn’t think planning a Christmas party could be so intriguing! Mostly because of Josh’s sister being a hot red head! He can’t resist red heads! And Vaughn is like putty in her hands. They are having the time of their lives-the chemistry is off the charts! But he is supposed to be moving. Maybe they can have a fling with an expiration date. Yea that’s what they will do! Only neither wants to give the other one up!
I loved this holiday story! Lauren captures all the wonderment of the season along with all the spiciness that is Vaughn and Quinn! They are adorable together and when they realize they are falling, everything else takes a back seat. I was totally taken with this story and was smiling throughout! Vaughn has some of the funniest laugh out loud thoughts I have read! Grab this one! It’s a quick read that is perfect to get you in the holiday spirit!
Special Delivery is the fifth book in the Always Satisfied series–and I THINK it’s the last one, but don’t quote me on that because I could be wrong–about Vaughn Channing and Quinn Summers, the former being Josh Summers’s (whose own happily-ever-after takes place in the fourth book, Overnight Service) close friend and business partner as well as a Super Bowl-winning tight end turned sports agent, and the latter being Josh’s younger sister and the owner of her event planning business. Josh unwittingly plays matchmaker when he pairs Vaughn and Quinn together to plan their new agency’s first-ever Christmas party. Both Vaughn and Quinn have rules in place when it comes to relationships, but ’tis the season to be jolly, which is the perfect time for fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-ing in love…
There was a whole lot of adoration coming from my end while reading this novella. I adored Vaughn and Quinn and I adored how angst-free this was, which may sound strange considering I make no secret of loving angst in my romance novels. However, this is a holiday read, and well, Christmas is, indeed, the time to be joyous, and merry, and bright, and this story certainly didn’t need any angst nor drama to make it a better read. Another thing I adored was the role Josh played, and how it wasn’t about him being the proverbial Scrooge or Grinch in the blossoming affections between his friend and his sister. This was a really fast-paced read, and naturally, it ends quite happily. You also don’t need to read any of the previous books in the Always Satisfied series, but they’re all good reads, so consider it a pre-Christmas treat to go read all of them anyway. I’m giving Special Delivery five stars.
The chemistry between Quinn and Vaughn is off the chart! They set the sheets on fire!! From the moment they meet sparks fly. For each of them, their self-imposed no dating rule pretty much flies out the window. Quinn Summers, sister to Josh(Overnight Service), is a party planner hired by Josh and Vaughn’s firm to plan this year’s Christmas Party. Vaughn is recruited to help Quinn with the planning. As Vaughn and Quinn spend more time together their connection/chemistry continues to grow and not just in the sexual tension department either. Vaughn, is a former NFL player who became a sports rep after suffering a career ending injury. Vaughn is handsome, hot(NFL player), sweet, loves his family, and a touch of naughty. He is set to leave NYC at the beginning of the year to open a new office in Miami. Quinn owns her own party planning business. She loves her family fiercely, has beautiful red hair (weakness for Vaughn), hates surprises, and has quite the naughty side.
By the time the party comes both, Vaughn and Quinn have realizations about their relationship. Neither wants the relationship to end even though Vaughn is set to leave for Miami. What will Vaughn do about the expansion and his growing feelings for Quinn? Will Quinn admit her feelings to Vaughn? When life throws Quinn a curveball how will she handle it? Will she or will she not include Vaughn? I totally enjoyed this story and getting to know Quinn and Vaughn. I really liked that these characters embraced their true feelings for each other and did not have a misunderstanding because they made assumptions about what is best for the other without talking to the other. If you like strong characters who love with their whole hearts and just enough naughtiness to make Santa’s naughty list then you will completely enjoy Special Delivery by Lauren Blakely. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This special delivery was a gift! 4 stars
I laughed out loud for so long at a line at the beginning of this novella that I couldn’t catch my breath! That is one of the reasons I loved this story! Quinn and Vaughn were concentrating on their jobs after bad break-ups, but after meeting to plan a Christmas party for Vaughn’s sports management firm they start concentrating on each other! Quinn is sassy and smart, and Vaughn is swoon-worthy. This was a Christmas themed novella with laughs, tons of heart, and a dash of heat that made it such a gift to read, and I recommend it!
I received a copy of this ebook from Candi Kane PR for my honest review.
This is the best Christmas love story. Truly it is just a great love story any time of the year.
We got a good glimpse of Vaughn in Overnight Service where him and Josh become business partners. Now Vaughn is introduced to Josh’s little sister Quinn and he is instantly head over heels for her. He knows this is short term because 1 he is on a relationship diet so no romance for him and 2 he is moving to Miami in a few weeks so no time to fall for someone.
Quinn is a party planner and great at her job but when her big brother ask her to be the planner for his office party she had no idea that would involve falling for his partner Vaughn. Why does he have to be so perfect? She doesn’t want to fall for someone. Her last relationship ended badly and she won’t let herself go through that again but Vaughn is breaking down all her walls and she finds she doesn’t want him to leave after Christmas but will Santa grant her a Christmas wish and let her dreams come true? Time will tell.
This is the best story that is funny and sexy and full of Christmas spirit but not just about the holidays. I loved how Josh doesn’t go all “big brother” on Vaughn for dating his sister and I also loved how honest they both are with each other. Quinn is a take charge, get what you want kind of girl and I love her strength. I can relate to Quinn as she doesn’t like surprises, she is an “open the package early” girl and know what’s coming before it gets there so when she gets thrown a surprise it is nice to see how she handles it. Vaughn is a great guy with so much heart and love and I just fell hard for him.
I received an early copy to read and review an give my honest opinion. I loved this book and highly recommend it.
A fantastic Holiday themed novella. Packed full of scorching hot chemistry with sexy, flirty and witty banter. Definitely worth the read!
Lauren absolutely nailed her first her first foray into Christmas novellas! The flirting in this book was sooo good. Fun and sexy with the best of surprise endings.
I’m a Lauren Blakely fan, and I one-click just about all of her books immediately upon release. When she announced that she would have a 99 cent holiday novella, I clicked that button so fast!
Vaughn and Quinn are proof that fate will find you whether you’re looking for it or not. They are both taking a break from romance to focus on their careers. So of course they meet and their attraction and chemistry is undeniable.
Well written, fun and romantic. Highly recommended to get you in the holiday spirit!
3.5*
Special Delivery is a sweet, steamy, sexy little holiday novella. While Quinn and Vaughn try their hardest to resist the pull of attraction, they soon get caught up in not only the holiday spirit, but in each other. This was a definite case of insta-lust that soon developed into insta-love, something neither Quinn nor Vaughn was expecting. But there’s no denying when the magic of the season grabs hold of you, and it certainly did with Vaughn and Quinn.
Lauren Blakely timed it just right. Special Delivery is long enough to keep the heart invested, but short enough to finish in one sitting. Vaughn and Quinn are the sweetest kind of addiction. They tempt us with humor, grace us with heart and are explosive when it comes to the chemistry they create together. This heatwave is a sassy sugarfest and I’ve love every heartwarming minute.