Come Here and Kiss Me by M. Robinson and Willow Winters

Come Here and Kiss Me by M. Robinson and Willow Winters was a fast-paced and spicy love story that will captivate you from start to finish. These two authors have crafted a story full of angst, lies, secrets, betrayal, and more. While I did think that more time should have been spent on characterization or character building, I was content with how Ronan and Brooklyn's relationship turned out to be. Theirs was a rather complicated one considering that their families were rivals or enemies with each other. But nevertheless, love and desire still managed to sneak up on them regardless of their animosity and distrust in one another. I really enjoyed the spicy scenes and actually wanted more of it.

“I want you in ways I never thought were possible for a man like me. I want you in all the ways I should and all the ways I shouldn’t. I want you then, now, forever. It’s me and you, kitten.”

In the end, this book was a great start to a brand new world and story between M. Robinson and Willow Winters. Brooklyn and Ronan's relationship was quick and dirty with a bit of angst added into the mix. They were truly victims of their families, specifically their terrible fathers. I also liked that she wasn't actually his student but someone who went to the same university he worked at. It looks like Aspen, Brooklyn's best friend, will be getting her own book next. She didn't have much of a presence in this book and it felt like she judged Brooklyn for the explicit and illegal video that was sent to everyone without their consent. In any case, I recommend this book if you are looking for a "guilty pleasure" full of drama and spice with a fake marriage that becomes real.

*This ARC was generously provided by the author for an honest review*

Rating: ★★★★☆

Second Chance Rival by M. Robinson

I was pleasantly surprised by this book because it features a second chance love story between two characters who were always meant to be together—they just had a lot of issues and interferences along the way. Second Chance Rival by M. Robinson was my first introduction to this series and it won't be my last because I am now very curious about the other books. However, this can be read as a standalone, so I was really happy about that. The story begins with an arranged marriage between Tristian Hawkins and Belle Montgomery. Tristian broke Belle's heart when they were younger and what made this truly ironic was that the two families have had a long-lasting rivalry. In addition, Tristian and Belle's grandfathers also drove a wedge between them and kept them from each other for two decades. And now, Belle and Tristian are forced to marry and produce a baby if they want to be the heirs of their own respective companies.

"I wanted to capture this moment and hold onto it for as long as I could. I wanted to remember her just like this. For me. Mine."

As the story flips back and forth between the past and present, Belle and Tristian are forced to contend with their relationship and the reasons behind his "betrayal." I enjoyed uncovering what Tristian kept from Belle and why their relationship fell apart when they were teenagers. I was surprised by the steamy love scenes and dirty talk from the hero. These two burned up the pages with their sexual chemistry and I couldn't get enough of it. I also loved how romantic and devoted Tristian was to his "kitten." He never stopped loving her and even kept tabs on Belle as she became a dominating force in her company. Although Belle frustrated me at times because she was constantly doubting Tristian, I could not blame her for thinking that way. He broke her heart and never explained why. Thankfully, their misunderstandings were resolved in the end.

"I don't know how to forgive you, love you. I'm my own worst enemy, and all I want is to know the truth."

In the end, I really enjoyed Tristian and Belle's story because they initially started off as rivals at the beginning of the book but through many flashbacks, we're given a much broader picture of what happened and why their love fell apart when they were younger. Much of the conflict revolves around Belle and Tristian forgiving each other and coming to terms with what happened in the past. I look forward to reading about Paige, Belle's executive assistant, and Tristian's friend Adrian Drake next. It seems like they also have history together and it might be one of those enemies-to-lovers stories. I recommend this book to those who like the arranged marriage and second chance romance tropes with a dirty-talking and possessive hero who never fell out of love with his stubborn and emotionally vulnerable heroine.

*This ARC was generously provided by the author and publisher for an honest review*

Rating: ★★★★☆

Release Blitz: Second Chance Rival by M. Robinson

Release Date: August 23

From Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson comes a enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, second chance standalone romance.

 

The only thing I was looking forward to more than marrying my enemy…

 

Was seeing her pregnant with my baby. 

 

But I guess that’s why I’m the bad boy of my family—but she’s always played the good girl. 

 

If they only knew the things she begged me to do all those years ago, when I was sneaking in through her bedroom window. 

 

Before I left.

Before I broke her heart.

Before she hated me.

 

She doesn’t have to love me. 

Hell, she doesn’t even have to like me. She just has to marry me to merge our feuding families… 

 

Best part of our contract is we have to produce a bloodline heir. 

 

My reasons for agreeing to an arranged marriage have nothing to do with claiming our inheritance… 

 

And everything to do with claiming the woman I love.

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Meet M. Robinson

M. Robinson is the Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author crowned as the "Queen of Angst" by readers around the world. 

Dive into her visionary world that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and leave you wanting more. 

She writes everything from contemporary to suspense romance and is best known for her novel, El Diablo.

When M isn't in the cave writing her next epic love story, you will find her shopping and living on a boat in Florida with her real life pirate, her lobster, her husband Bossman. Sipping on Starbucks and hanging out with their two dogs, a German shepherd mix and a gordito Wheaten Terrier reading a good book. Or spending time with her family, who she is extremely close with.

Above all, M loves her readers more than anything and loves to connect with them! She is on all social media platforms but you will find her in her happy place the most. Her VIP Reader Group on Facebook or her second favorite happy place, Instagram.

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