Opposites don’t just attract… sometimes they BOOM!Valerie DawsonAll I’ve ever wanted is to make my father proud. All he ever wanted was sons. I’ve never felt like I was enough… then everything changes when I’m assigned to audit the Broken Eagle’s Motorcycle Shop and meet Rowan Pryor for the first time. The minute his eyes lock on mine, I know this gorgeous man is trouble. He’s looking at me as … this gorgeous man is trouble. He’s looking at me as if I’m his everything, his eyes telling me he’s thinking of a thousand ways to get me dirty. And I like it.
But I have plans for myself and none of them include some hot, motorcycle guy in a small town.
Rowan Pryor
I traded a broken past for a brotherhood I could count on. War changes people, bonds them together, so when our time in the Navy is served, I join my fellow SEALS in Nashville to help start up a motorcycle repair shop. A big city guy like me is enjoying a distraction free small town life. But then Valerie Dawson walks into the shop, wearing those nerdy glasses like it’s her mission to steal my breath away and I know I’m in dangerous territory. She makes me feel things I never thought I could feel and I am determined to make her mine.
I didn’t believe in love at first sight… Until Valerie.
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And…….. BOOM !!!! Until Valerie takes us into the Until series world where love that is anything less than an earth shattering, life altering BOOM will never be good enough. Rowan and Valerie are characters that appear to come from different sides of the tracks but these two might just have more in common than they know. This story will charm its way into your heart within in minutes of the first chapter. A few of our favourites from past BOOM moments show up to give us a feeling of catching up with family. Until Valerie is passionate, action packed, intriguing and will leave you all gooey on the inside. An absolutely beautiful romance that leaves you feeling the love and connection that radiates from the pages created by these characters.
Loved! I love when the BOOM hits the most unsuspecting alphas! Valerie and Rowan were so stinking perfect for each other. I loved learning both backstories and the journies they took to overcome everything. I wasn’t prepared for the twist – but it was great! Loved the tie into the Until series – can’t get enough of the Broken Eagles! Perfect addition to the Happily Ever Alpha World!
I am so excited of this latest round of authors in Aurora Rose Reynold’s Happily Ever Alpha World. Jessica Marin is a new-to me author and Until Valerie was a wonderful read. Insta-love is a hit or miss for me and this one was definitely a hit. Valerie and Rowen’s story kept me captivated and I wanted to see their happily ever after. I’m a sucker for the dorky, slightly nerdy heroines that catches the eye of a sexy alpha. As soon as Rowen sees Valerie, he knew automatically that she was meant to be his. I absolutely adored the way Rowen was with Valerie, and that first kiss was definitely fun and definitely hot. There is a bit of suspense, so much sweetness, so much steamy chemistry and so much love. This was a fabulous book and looking forward to reading more from this author.
This is the first book that I’ve read by Jessica Marin and it won’t be the last. There was laughter and sadness but most of all, this book brought the heat. The chemistry between Valerie and Rowan… Boom!! Now I have to go check out Amazon for other books by this author.
This was a new author for me and I was pleasantly surprised by this story. Having been a fan of ARR for while now I’ve read all the books and several from last years new authors. This was more than worthy of joining it. Rowan and Valerie fit so well into that world it was uncanny. Seeing Wes and July and his guys in their it was seamless. It had a bit of everything in there drama, suspense, and the insta- boom! I’ll definitely be looking at other books this author has written now. Great job Ms Marin
This is hands down one of my favorite Happily Ever Alpha World novellas! Bravo Jessica Marin for writing such a sweet and swoon-worthy story. I’ve adored sexy biker Rowan who works for Wes (July Mayson’s husband) and the kind-hearted but tough CPA Valerie who is assigned to audit the Broken Eagles Motorcycle Repair Shop. One says you shouldn’t mix work with pleasure but that’s impossible when the famous Boom strikes and makes you fall head over heals for your soul mate. The chemistry between Rowan and Valerie was palpable on every single page. This book truly had all the ingredients I’m looking for in an insta-love story. My romantic heart was so full after finishing it and revisiting my beloved Until characters. I’m giving this well written gem 5 stars!
I could kick myself for not reading this super sweet and sexy novella earlier, because Until Valerie is without a doubt one of the best stories written in the Happily Ever Alpha World! The writing was beautiful and absolutely captivating. I loved how the characters and plot line perfectly fitted into the Until world from ARR and allowed me to re-connect with beloved characters like Wes, July and Z. Watching the Boom strike between nerdy Valerie (an auditor) and sexy Rowan (former Navy SEAL and mechanic at the Broken Eagles Motorcycle Repair Shop) was nothing short of amazing! The author did a great job in not only telling but also showing us the special connection and scorching chemistry between them. Do yourself a favor and pick up this fantastic story! You won’t regret it. 5 stars!
5 “Boom” stars
*ARC kindly provided by the author and I’m leaving an honest review*
I am an immense fan of UNTIL SERIES by Aurora Rose Reynolds, although I need to catch up on a few books. I’m so glad we get to read the interconnecting stories in Happily Ever Alpha world. I enjoyed every single minute of this story and never wanted it to end. It was well developed, well written and thought out even though it was a quick and short read. It didn’t lack anything and it was fast paced. It was sweet, steamy with a dash of suspense. The characters are amazing and so likeable, loveable and endearing. They have depth, they are complex and perfectly imperfect.
Rowan is an ex NAVY SEAL. He is now member of Broken Eagles Motorcycle Club. I love his relationship with his brother and mother and the way he believes he is enough and amazing just the way he is after the way he’s father was treating him. He is loving, caring, charming, down to earth and loyal.
Valerie is Certified Public Accountant – CPA. She is assigned to audit the shop. She had a difficult childhood: she grew up believing she is never enough and always trying to seek her father’s approval. She is loving, caring, loyal, down to earth and vulnerable.
Rowan and Valerie are amazing. I love that they have similar childhood and backgrounds. In my eyes that make them even more special. I love the way they experienced the “boom” when they met. They are both flawed and complex. Neither of them at the beginning is looking for a relationship, but also can’t deny the strong connection they feel and the chemistry. They are passionate, honest and intense. Rowan didn’t give up on Valerie. I love the way he sees her, cherishes her and their easy going manner and banter. I loved the epilogue. It was so sweet and such an amazing ending to this incredible story.
One word: INCREDIBLE! Even though it’s part of UNTIL series, it can be read as a standalone. You’re going to love Valerie and Rowan. I highly recommend it.
This little gem in the ARR Happily Ever Alpha World was fun even though it was blaringly obvious who the bad guy was. Rowan was hot, sexy and smart. Valerie was perfectly geektastic. I loved how the characters had some depth to them despite how short the book was. It’s going in my favorites pile of this group of HEAW releases.
Valerie is an accountant, and Rowan in a mechanic and the chemistry between them is explosive. These two are total opposite, yet are complete when together. This is a well written story which is intense, steamy, humorous, suspense, which all lead to an all round entertaining story. I was intrigued and hooked throughout, and look forward to reading more from this talented author, whose work I recommend for all.
Jessica has been a favorite of mine since the beginning of her career with Heartbreak Warfare, and each time she adds a new story to her library I can never get enough. Until Valerie is no different. Former military? Check. Yummy alphas? Check. A dash of suspense? Double check. I loved that I could connect with the characters on the page, and that she made me want to find that “BOOM” in my life. Plus her way of blending her Let Me In world with Aurora Rose Reynold’s Happily Ever Alpha world, SPOT ON. There were characters on both sides that had me giddy upon recognizing them.
Rowan is a navy SEAL vet, who makes his own way regardless of what those around him think, and when he sets his eyes on something he wants, he will fight, or in this case, charm till he gets it. Add in one work driven Valerie, who is striving to show the men in her life that she is deserving of all those accolades and more, and you get one hell of a BOOM! The chemistry between the two is instant and you can’t help but want to get caught up in their world wind of suspense, drama and romance.
A perfect addition to this amazing collective of writings!
When I first learned about ARR making a collab with different authors to write parts oh her Until series, I was partly worried and partly curious as how this venture will go. So when I was presented an oppurtunity to snag an early copy for a review of one of the Until books created in ARR’s Happy Ever Alpha, I grabbed the chance with no hesitation.
Turns out, the author, Jessica Marin did not disappoint.
It’s my very first book from this author and I was impressed.
Until Valerie is about Rowan Pryor, Wes’ employee in his bike shop and Valerie, an account who will do the auditing for Wes’ company as IRS request.
Both main characters had an instant attraction on their first meeting. And what a cute and funny instant meeting it was! I was smiling so hard and giggling like a school girl while reading them.
Usually, I’m not a fan of insta-love stories but the story was well-written and the pacing and plot were both well-developed so everything just come together, making the whole story actually cute and fairytale-ish. But I think it fits because this story is for ARR’s installment of her Until series in her Happy Ever Alpha so that’s to be expected.
I enjoyed this book so much! It has been a quick read but one that I wouldn’t mind reading again. It’s also great to see the Until characters of ARR being present in this book and written in the eyes and voice of a different author.
That being said, now I want to binge-read the whole Until series again.
Valerie Dawson grew up trying to make her father proud and even though she is a successful accountant, he still doesn’t give her a chance to prove herself to him. When she is called to audit the Eagle’s Motorcycle Shop she doesn’t expect to catch the attention of Rowan Pryor.
Rowan knows that Valerie is going to be his one. Now he needs to convince the woman who is quickly becoming his everything of that fact.
Very fun, liked this story quite a bit. I felt bad for Valerie with her family situation but she was an intriguing character. Checking out the other books by this author.
Jessica Martin is another first for me author. Until Valerie was sweet amd fluffy with very little Suspence.
Valerie and Rowan are such sweet kindered souls destined to be together. Their background and family issuses reallly help them understand each other.
Another plus was seeing Wes and July. I adored them all again.
Quick, easy read.
Grab it now….
I was already a big fan of Jessica Marin’s work and reading this sweet and sexy book with an angsty twist just solidified my love for her! Valerie and Rowan have this instant connection and attraction that I LOVE and can never get enough of!! Their story captivated me and had me rooting for them so hard! Love love loved it! five stars!
Until Valerie was so good!
Valerie Dawson meets Rowan Pryor when she is hired to audit the books he helps keep for the Broken Eagles Motorcycle Repair Shop. They share and instant “Boom” of attraction at their first meeting. All he needs to do is convince her that what they have is special and make her his Angel forever.
If you like insta-love romances, you will enjoy this novella. Along with a steamy relationship, there is some suspense in the story, as well. The author packs a great storyline into a short book.
This was actually the very first book from Jessica Marin that I’ve read. I loved her style of writing and am eager to read more of her work.
Rowan’s boom comes in the form of a blonde bombshell auditor who doesn’t know she’s a knockout. I love Valerie’s personality! She thinks she’s let her father drag her down most of her life, but has a strong relationship with her mom & sister, and because of them she’s been able to hold her head up.
I loved the way Valerie & Rowan connected & also the suspense portion of the story. This was a fabulous addition to the Until universe!!