Bryson’s Steakhouse is the go-to place for the Mayson family to celebrate all their big occasions. As its owner, Mani has had a front row seat to the second generation of Maysons finding their boom. But he’s always on the outside looking in, and he doubts it’ll ever be his turn…until Vivian comes crashing into his life.Vivian doesn’t think she has a lot in common with Mani. He owns a fancy … fancy restaurant, and she’s having a hard time finding a job. She’s searching for a cheap place to rent, and he has a beautiful house. Fast food drive-throughs are more her style, and Mani is all about gourmet.
To Mani, these aren’t differences. They’re opportunities to give Vivian everything she deserves.
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Vivian has come to Tennessee for a fresh start. After the horrible mess she left behind her, she is now living on her bestie’s couch, in need of a job, and a place to stay. A girls night out gets Vivi introduced to Mani, the owner of Bryson’s Steakhouse. The boom was quick with Mani, and he spends the rest of the evening catering to the girls and getting to know Vivi more. Mani will make sure that Vivi has a reason so stay in TN, but did the trouble that Vivian left behind follow her? Can Mani make sure that Vivi is safe?
This had everything I love in a book and then there was the added bonus of all the food talk! I’m now super hungry, but want to go shopping so I can cook up some of the delicious sounding food. Mani and Vivian had some really hot chemistry that worked its way into some super steamy naughty bits. I give this 5 stars.
Until Mani by Rochelle Paige is part of the ‘Happily Ever Alpha World’ series. This is the story of Vivian and Mani. I have been jumping in and out of the series, so for me they have been made into standalone books.
Vivian was once a successful marketing media planner but hateful rumors started that ended her career. Now she has to come to town to stay at her best friend’s place and start looking for a new job.
Mani is a well off restaurant owner whose main focus has been that as he watched everyone feel the ‘Boom’ of love. Thinking that he wouldn’t be one of the lucky ones to fall in such a love he is taken back when he sees Vivian. Vivian thinks they are too different since she is the opposite of everything he is and does.
Another must read if you are a hot alpha lover hero!
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As usual I’m loving all of these Boom stories and this is no exception. Mani and Vivi found there love and it was a great ride to be apart of. A little suspense and it made a perfect story to fall in love with.
A Recipe for Love
Rochelle Paige whipped up a delicious recipe for love in her 2019 contribution to the Happily Ever Alpha World! Mani and Vivi are cinnamon and sugar with a dash of spice! This quick, easy read will have you believing in the BOOM all over again!
What an awesome story by this great author! I loved Bryson and Vivian’s chemistry and their HEA was amazing<3 This was a great addition to the "Until Series" from the Happily Ever Alpha World!
Merri and Tom have been BFF’s forever. They both have had feelings they have never acted on before. When Tom finally decided to ask her out the story unfolds. If you are looking for a slow burn than Until Merri is for you. Tom shocked me with his Alphaness. He starts out so sweet then BAM! when he decides to make his feelings known the alpha just seeps out. Merri is no pushover and is not afraid to ask for what she wants. Oh and what she wants is enough to melt your kindle.
This was AWESOME!
Out of all of the Happily Ever After World books that I’ve read so far, I think this one reminds me the most of Aurora Rose Reynolds’ stories.
I loved this and will definitely be rereading it again soon.
Until Mani drew me in from the first page. I kept my nose buried in this book until the very last page. Until Mani is a quick, cute read. Mani finds his boom in Vivi and the rest is history. These two are not only cute together, but steam up the pages as well. This is an enjoyable read.
I am a huge fan of Rochelle Paige and pretty much devoured this book. Mani is a Hero worth the capital H – hard working, focused, sweet, supportive, protective and just growly enough to make it interesting. Vivian is compassionate, smart, hard working and going through a rough patch. When Mani lays eyes on her, there is the much anticipated Boom and we are off to the races.
Until Mani is packed with so much sweet heat that except for the action-y part towards the end, I was smiling through the entire reading, and even then I was all about Mani’s reaction.
There are a lot of characters from AAR’s Until universe sprinkled throughout the story, so it can be confusing for someone who hasn’t read every book. That being said, it doesn’t necessarily detract from the overall book; it just means that having that knowledge would enhance the experience.
I enjoyed the book as a standalone story, but even more so as part of the extended Until universe that it resides in. It was great to see familiar faces, particularly further into their lives. It was like a sneaky epilogue for other books, which I am all for.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.
I loved this book!!! We have been introduced to Mani in various Until books. He owns Bryson’s Steakhouse and is very close with the whole Mayson family. He has seen various members of the family find their boom and wonders if his boom is out there somewhere. When Vivi enters his restaurant he knows that he found his boom. Vivi is going thru a tough time so she comes to stay with her bff in Tennessee to start anew. She never expected to find Mani and have the type of feelings that he brings out in her. The chemistry and the attraction is there…can Mani convince Vivi that she is the one for him and that he plans on making Vivi his forever?
What a great story…I loved everything about their journey to their boom. I was hooked from beginning to end. I highly recommend this to everyone. Well done!!!
Mani is the restaurant owner that we’ve gotten to know from Aurora Rose Reynolds Until series. His restaurant is the one the Mayson’s frequent. Rochelle Paige decided he deserved his Boom and I’m glad she did. Mani is 35, a successful business owner who’s sole focus has been his restaurant for the past ten years. Until Vivian. One look at Vivi and Boom!
Vivian was a very successful marketing media planner when a vengeful co-worker started rumors that brought a series of unfortunate instances. With no choice but to move states and crash on her best friend’s couch while she puts the pieces of her life back together. Until Mani.
I’m loving these Happily Ever Alpha books! It’s so fun to see what other authors bring to Aurora Rose Reynolds Until series. I love the whole concept of the “Boom” and I get my j/p fix with these awesome alphas!
Until Mani by Rochelle Paige is part of the ‘Happily Ever Alpha World’ series. This is Mani and Vivian’s story. Mani is the restaurant owner we’ve met in the Until series by Aurora Rose Reynolds. Vivian is this beautiful and smart woman whose come to town after her life was ruined by a co worker at her old job. She’s in town trying to piece her life back together and staying with her good friend. She comes into Bryson Steakhouse and her life changes- she meets Mani. Mani never expected to have the BOOM happen in his life even though he saw it happen in his friends lives. When he met Vivian, it happened and he doesn’t plan to let her go. This is their story and the ups, downs and amazing twists with sizzling chemistry and heat. I liked the way the readers got to know what happened to Vivian in her past and how it wrapped up leading to an fantastic ending. Plot was great, characters had amazing connection and the story was flowing perfectly, never any bumps.
My Rating: 4.7 stars ******
Vivi is down on her luck and comes to Tennessee to stay with her best friend, who’s boyfriend just so happens to work for the most successful restaurant in town. When these two meet, Mani’s pretty sure she is his boom. They start eating every meal together, since his schedule is so busy. This book had me at food…as in the very successful restaurant he owns and his amazing cooking skills. And Mani’s a smart one, he starts reeling her in with all his different food, especially anything chocolate. That for me is a win, win..her too, since she can’t cook. Her past comes back and the Mayson’s are there to help with the situation.
This was a safe read, no om drama, some ow drama, but not in the way you think, a misunderstanding…sorry, you’ll have to read the book..you’re welcome. We get to see quite a few of the Mayson’s and my Leo from Until Leo…uh yeah, he’s still mine. We got some baby batter, 2 epilogues, yeah you read that right, 2 epilogues and an hea. Always a shout out to Aurora Rose Reynolds for having these great authors join her equally great world she has created. As a huge fan, I thank you for that. I am onto Until the Tequila now.
I wish I could give more than 5 stars. I loved reading about Mani and getting a glimpse of the original BOOM characters. This book was fantastic and very enjoyable. I loved all of it. Highly recommend.
This story begins with a girl looking for a new start, and ends with her finding more than she ever could have hoped for! This book is set in Aurora Rose Reynolds Happy Ever Alpha World, and has some surprise visits from much loved characters from her books.
Vivian is a girl that knows the meaning of hard work. She also knows what it means to loose everything because of someone else’s actions. Leaving behind her home, she comes to Tennessee to crash with her BFF from college. Through her, Vivi meets Mani, the owner of a upscale restaurant. There is an instant connection on both of their part’s.
This book is full of fun. Vivi and Mani are so good together, and strong enough that what could have torn them apart only manages to bring them closer. They have a steamy connection that almost set my Kindle on fire! This was a fun, quick read that was enjoyable and interesting!
4.5 Stars! I fell in love with Rochelle Paige’s writing way back when Push the Envelope was first released. Every book I read by her only serves to remind me how much I enjoy both her writing and characters.
Summary:
Mani has been serving the Maysons their special occasion meals for over a decade now, so he’s well aware of what they call the Boom. He saw the results of the Mayson brothers finding it, and has had a front row seat to the second generation’s adventures in love. Even being aware of it, he thought it was a Mayson family tradition he’d only ever observe, not experience. That is, until he walked into his restaurant and laid eyes on Vivian. Vivian has fallen on hard times. After petty jealousy and rumors cost her, her job and home, she moves to Tennessee to start over. Dating isn’t even a thought, let alone starting something serious with the sexiest man she’s ever seen. They are from two different worlds anyway. Mani owns a successful restaurant and lives in a beautiful house. Vivian is having trouble finding a job, and can’t afford more than crashing on her best friend’s couch until she does. But Mani doesn’t care about any of that. He’s learned from the Maysons to grab hold of happy and never let go. He won’t let anything or anyone get in the way of him giving Vivian everything she deserves.
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Until Mani was the perfect mix of sweet and sexy. Vivi was a great heroine. Smart, funny, a good friend, and a tendency to be embarrassingly cute. She’d had a hard time of it, and it really brought forward just what damage rumor-spreading can cause. Mani was everything. Smart, hardworking, successful, possessive, and protective. I absolutely adored that he knew exactly what he wanted as soon as he saw her, and went after it with the same focus that earned him his career and business at such a young age. It was completely swoon-worthy. I loved watching Mani and Vivi become a couple. It was fast, but still a courtship of sorts. Since she was still a little hesitant, Mani let Vivi get used to him and the time spent together before asking for everything. It was sweet, and allowed for us to get to know them both a little better, too. It also allowed for the initial chemistry and attraction to flare and grow, preparing us for the steamy goodness to come. Overall, Until Mani was the perfect, quick read. It fits perfectly into the Happily Ever Alpha World, and flows easily from ARR’s Until series. It gives us plenty of chances to catch up with the Maysons, too. Supporting cast also included Vivi’s best friend Lyla and her boyfriend Jayce. They were wonderful additions, and made a story for the love you find in a solid friendship. The only issue I had with this story was my mixed feelings on the resolution of the conflict. On one hand, I am sympathetic and understanding, but on the other, I wanted Vivi to be able to show all those people that they were wrong. I may have a bit of a vengeful streak. That said, I have no complaints about the dual (count ‘em two!) epilogues. They were amazing and wrapped up the story nicely. I’m already anxious for Rochelle’s next release.
Another great addition to the Until series crossover! Rochelle Paige, like always, did not disappoint with this book. We are able to visit with the Maysons again, getting a brief glance at where they are, but best of all, Rochelle delivered the BOOM these books are known for. Mani and Vivi were perfect for each other. An absolute wonderful read!!!?
I received a free ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving my review.
Such a great read! Mani and Vivan were great! I loved the tie into the Happily Ever Alpha World – I adore James Mayson! I loved how Rochelle Paige gave everyone a HEA – I hate spoilers, so I have to leave it at that! FIVE STARS!
Another wonderful novella that features an alpha male finding his Boom. Mani, the owner of the popular Bryson’s Steakhouse, has been a witness to many of the Maysons finding their one. With his work ethic and schedule, chances of him finding his seemed pretty slim, until Vivi. Vivian is not in a good place, she was in a horrible situation and had to leave everything behind and now sleeping on her best friend’s couch. Her self-esteem is at an all time low so she could not believe in Mani or his interest in her. But like with the Maysons, Mani has found his boom and was going to do whatever he had to have Vivi as his own.
Mani and Vivi’s story was a great read, full of sweetness and awesome chemistry with an added bit of suspense. Highly recommend this.
I have enjoyed the novellas that have come out of the Happily Ever Alpha World! I love getting to see other people get their BOOM.
Mani owns an upscale restaurant. Vivian has just lost her job and moved to Tennessee to stay with a friend of hers. Vivi goes into Mani’s restaurant, and he immediately feels his BOOM. He just has to make Vivian realize it, as well.
I’m not normally a fan of novellas, but Until Mani works quite well this way. I definitely recommend it!