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Thrive: A Friends-to-Lovers Standalone Romance (Stonewood Billionaire Brothers Series) Kindle Edition

by Shain Rose (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 4,440 ratings
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USA Today & Amazon Top 50 bestselling author Shain Rose delivers a sizzling friends-to-lovers standalone romance.

One kiss. One stolen moment.
It completely changed everything.

Mikka has worked hard in school, took all the right turns and landed a dream PA job to the hottest bachelor out there: Jay Stonewood.
He's charming, sweet, and has abs to drool over.
Not that any of it matters. Jay and Mikka are strictly best friends and colleagues. She has a great boyfriend that she absolutely loves even if he's not as nice as she makes him out to be.
Everything is fine. She's fine. Her life is perfect. If she says it enough, she'll believe it.

But then Jay and Mikka kiss. Sure, he was partying and probably doesn't remember coming on to her, but she does. And now she's been asked to fly back to Jay's small hometown to help him film a movie.

Her and Jay in close proximity for a whole month: it should be easy. But...that kiss.
She can't forget it.
It's the bump in the road that could have them veering way off track.
Because, although Mikka can plan just about anything, she can't tell whether her and Jay are barreling toward love...or disaster.
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"Thrive broke my heart and put it back together. Shain Rose writes another breathlessly poignant romance that shows the flaws, the rawness, the reality of loving. It's an absolute masterpiece that had me emotionally consumed throughout." -Em Cece Loves Books, Goodreads Reviewer

"This was an all-consuming read. Jay and Mikka had a connection that was so deep they were seared on each other's souls. An impeccable balance of witty banter, angst, heartbreak, healing, steam, and the quirkiness of a small town." - Book Boyfriend and Husband Makes Three, Goodreads Reviewer

"Their journey to happiness is full of hard and painful obstacles, but that's why their destination is so beautiful." -Stela, Goodreads Reviewer

"Had me clutching my Kindle and I just couldn't put the book down!"-Danielle Keil, Romance Author

"Love and life are battlefields and Shain Rose wages the war for her characters in this moving story about finding love while battling abuse and addiction. This book is going to stay with me for days. I laughed, I cried, and I related to their struggles."-K Marie, Goodreads Reviewer

"Deep but honest. Thrive leads you into a heady world of celebrity, partying and players." -Tracy Campbell, Goodreads Reviewer

"If you want some company over these winter months (and I'm in lock down here in the UK due to the pandemic) you couldn't do better than to invest in this book." -Sarah Hills, Goodreads Reviewer

"Broken and gritty and just everything...Love. Love, love, love." Andrea Thompson, Goodreads Reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08LSFDB6F
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greene Ink Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 3, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 303 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1734510959
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Stonewood Billionaire Brothers Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 4,440 ratings

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Shain Rose is a USA Today and #1 best-selling author. She writes romance filled with angst, steam, and emotional rollercoasters that lead to happily ever afters.

She lives where the weather is always changing with a family that she hopes will never change. When she isn't writing, she's reading and loving life.

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Customers enjoy this romance novel for its heartwarming story about love conquering all, with well-developed characters and writing style. They find it sweet, with one review highlighting the perfect match between Mikka and her partner. The plot receives mixed reactions, with some customers appreciating its twists and turns while others find it slow-paced. Customers disagree on the book's readability.

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48 customers mention "Story quality"48 positive0 negative

Customers love the story of this book, finding it enjoyable and a must-read, with one customer particularly appreciating the portrayal of fictional struggles.

"...I was excited to read his book while id was a good read it did have some heavy topics. Jay had a good way of putting everyone above him...." Read more

"Its a sad, but beautiful story. One of addiction, abuse, finding yourself again and finding your true soulmate...." Read more

"...It’s still written very and it’s a good story but I feel very neutral about it, whereas with the others I couldn’t put them down." Read more

"...Great characters that keep you invested and wanting more. So good 😊 On to the next series from Shain Rose...." Read more

19 customers mention "Heartwarming romance"17 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the heartwarming romance in the book, noting how love conquers all and captures the right emotions, with one customer highlighting how the relationship develops and builds throughout the story.

"...written with friendship, trauma, internal conflict and drive, passion, desire, and love...." Read more

"Loved this friends-to-lovers romance that brought all the feels! I couldn’t put this one down, so invested to this addicting romance...." Read more

"...He's been the best friend to Aubrey for years...." Read more

"...way the domestic violence is handled and i really love the way the drug addiction is portrayed...." Read more

17 customers mention "Character development"14 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting the diverse ethnic representation among the characters.

"...Overall I thought it was a pretty good book, I liked the journey the characters took separately as well as together...." Read more

"...There is no disappointment in the trials of these characters, a can’t put it down kind of read." Read more

"...I was hopeful for both main characters. Love conquers all. Entertaining throughout the whole book." Read more

"The depth of characters and storyline from this author is absolutely amazing...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting it can be read as a standalone.

"Ok. I really wanted to give this a 2 star, but it was so well written I had to give it an extra star...." Read more

"...Can genuinely say none of her books disappoint me and she describes everything so well!" Read more

"...This story just didn’t resonate with me. It’s still written very and it’s a good story but I feel very neutral about it, whereas with the others I..." Read more

"...Each of the books were incredibly well written...." Read more

8 customers mention "Sweetness"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet, with one customer noting its down-home charm, while another describes it as LA chic to country loving.

"...Mikka and Jay are adorable and if one character stole the show...Lorraine's story must be told!" Read more

"...And his gorgeous pA Mikka was his perfect match!" Read more

"Not quite the morally grey man I like, but he has a down-home charm that works well for the baby of the family." Read more

"I found this story to be incredibly sweet, the friendships and the struggles in everyday life portrayed so well...." Read more

8 customers mention "Plot"3 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the plot of the book, with some finding it engaging with twists and turns, while others describe it as stale and boring.

"...The plot was stale AF and the only people keeping the mcs apart was THEMSELVES. Stupid. This last book was the youngest brother jay and his PA Mikka...." Read more

"...I love this family! So many twists and turns! Keeps things interesting! Ready for the bad Boys of town. Bring on Bastian and Cory! Enjoy" Read more

"...This story just didn’t resonate with me...." Read more

"...I didn't feel chemistry and the story felt boring. Jay already had a female best friend. Writing another felt unbelievable. I stopped at 25%." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with several finding it slow, while one customer describes it as beautifully paced.

"The perfect combo of fast pace city life combines with a love affair in small town America...." Read more

"...It said it was a steamy book. Not to much. Slow start. Not my favorite but I’ve read worse." Read more

"This book was so well written. It was beautifully paced and the character development was ** chefs kisses**. 10/10 would recommend it" Read more

"Not a bad book. A little anticlimactic and sorta slow for my taste though. Could have been better about the ending to. Definitely very sudden." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"0 positive6 negative

Customers find the book difficult to read, with one describing it as degrading and another noting it's not worth the time investment.

"...To me it seems so degrading and not at all how the author would want them portrayed. It gives me major ick." Read more

"...But it wasn't anything to stay up all night for. Good but not great. Maybe just too much angst in the whole book." Read more

"...way through out of nowhere the author threw in politics… ruined the whole book for me. If I want politics and guilt I’ll check the news...." Read more

"Not a bad book. A little anticlimactic and sorta slow for my taste though. Could have been better about the ending to. Definitely very sudden." Read more

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS 💚
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YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS 💚
I have been waiting for Thrive since author Shain announced it Author Shain did not disappoint me as usual Jay and Mikka’s story totally owned my heart I still admire the author’s style, the way she narrated, and her knowledge of what she wanted to write Thrive is one of the best books for 2020 The story is fascinating and interesting The relationship between the hero and the heroine in the story was everything to me 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞.
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  • Anita Byars
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Addictive!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025
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    Loved this friends-to-lovers romance that brought all the feels! I couldn’t put this one down, so invested to this addicting romance.

    After being his personal assistant for years, and in a relationship with another that has seen better days, all it takes is a drunken, heated kiss to know that he’s the one for her. But knowing his history with commitment and his partying ways she worries that he could break her heart and ruin her career if she isn’t good enough for him?

    Hold on tight to your seat because this Hollywood heartthrob has had the hots for her since he met her! These two have a lot to work through if they can just agree that they both want the same thing, each other!

    These two are “Fire” together, their chemistry jumps off the page, the banter, the push and pull, will leave you smiling and swooning as they heat up their nights and your heart! Loved getting glimpses of the other couples in this series as well!
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  • Rachelle Salmons
    4.0 out of 5 stars Jay
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
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    I loved Jay in inevitable. I was excited to read his book while id was a good read it did have some heavy topics. Jay had a good way of putting everyone above him. He always seemed to put himself last. I love the growth between the two MC.
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  • CailyxKurai
    5.0 out of 5 stars Always Perfection
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
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    I ALWAYS love Shain Rose's books because she writes characters in a way that you're so attached to them you're vibrating with anxiety through her entire story. This one in particular, hit eerily close to home for me. My past is very similar to Mikka's and it really is such a jarring beautiful experience to have someone cherish you in a healthy way. I absolutely loved this one and it will definitely end up on my favorites list.
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  • Sara
    3.0 out of 5 stars Romance involving addiction and domestiv violence
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2022
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    Let’s talk about what the synopsis doesn’t tell you (you find out shortly into the book): Our two main characters are Mikka and Jay. Mikka has a boyfriend that treats her like crap. Jay has a drug addiction. When the kiss happens, Mikka has said boyfriend, and Jay is deep into his addiction. Because of Jay’s addiction and recovery, Mikka has to stay with Jay in his hometown to make sure he doesn’t relapse as well as to give herself space from her abusive boyfriend.

    I feel like all of that information is pretty important as the addiction and abusive relationship are the two main plot points aside from the romance. Since they are big points, there are some descriptive scenes as well as thoughts about both topics which could be triggering to some readers so I think it’s important to know that going in.

    I read this book without reading the first two books in the Stonewood Brothers series and I don’t think it took away from anything. Actually, it kind of made me want to read the other stories because they seem more alpha and protective.

    Overall I thought it was a pretty good book, I liked the journey the characters took separately as well as together. I do feel like we get more in-depth details about Mikkas problem and not to say the journey wasn’t difficult for Jay but it didn’t seem like a ton of importance was put on how difficult recovery is for addicts. While they both pushed each other, they both had to take independent journeys and work through their own thoughts.

    I really liked the small-town vibes of this book, it honestly reminded me of my own town especially when they go to the fair. Mikka, the poor girl, was definitely out of her Cali element.

    While the story was heavy with different elements, I think what brought down the rating for me was Mikkas indecisiveness. While she is strong for Jay, she doesn’t feel the same way about herself. She goes back and forth with her feelings almost the entire book and it kinda drives me nuts.

    One little pet peeve of mine is when a man calls a women, women. It almost feels condescending. Jay did this a ton. I didn’t count but it was enough to start to agitate me.

    Anyways, I thought the book was good besides those couple points I mentioned. I’d definitely be willing to read from this author again!
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  • Lorraine Brattin
    5.0 out of 5 stars So good, I could cry!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2022
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    Jay Stonewood is the youngest brother and he has always been the one to keep the peace at home. He's been the best friend to Aubrey for years. When her abusive father tried to kill both her and her mother, his older brother rushed in and saved Aubrey. Her mother didn't make it. But they have always been there for one another.

    Now Jay is an up and coming actor living in Los Angeles. His PA for years is Mikka. A beautiful woman of Asian decent. Jay has only kept his distance because she has a boyfriend. Now Jay is being called out for all his partying ways. Mikka has saved him one too many times. Now forced into rehab he comes to realize he's been lying to himself. He needs Mikka's help and love to get him through it all. He also has to be there for her, as he learns her truth.

    I love this family! So many twists and turns! Keeps things interesting! Ready for the bad Boys of town. Bring on Bastian and Cory! Enjoy
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  • Kristi Breaux
    4.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed with the ending
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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    I read majority of this series of the other brothers and Brey’s best friend. I didn’t have much to complain about. I read this was last and I read a lot of books before I went back to this one because of how Jay was described in other books I wasn’t sure how I Jay would find love. The girl he fell far made sense but my only complaint was the ending. I felt it was too rushed and didn’t leave much to their story after it ending compared to his brother’s. I loved the Stonewood brothers and I even loved Jay after all. Next time just give me a better ending and not the end pretty much.
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  • Koko
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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    Honestly all of her books always find a way to bring me in and the climax is the best part of it all too! Can genuinely say none of her books disappoint me and she describes everything so well!
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  • Javaunae93
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and very emotional at times
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
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    Falling in love with your best friend is honestly a story I know too well. It's always nice to read about fictional struggles because real life one's can be just as daunting. Mikka and Jay are adorable and if one character stole the show...Lorraine's story must be told!
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  • Timmsy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fall in love with this book
    Reviewed in Australia on December 12, 2023
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    A great read fell in love with the brother how could you not. Great characters and loved the story. Read them you will enjoy the books.
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  • abookhuntress
    5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing twist on a contemporary small town romance. It was different and definitely worth the read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2020
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    I’m so glad I got to read this book. It was my first read by the author and although it is the 3rd book in the series. It is a standalone and just flowed really well. It’s definitely made me want to read the first 2 books about Jax and Jett. Especially Jett.

    This was an amazing contemporary romance with a twist. Such a different take on small town romance and I’ve not read a love story like this. It was intriguing and heart felt. Definitely emotional related and really touched on important topics like abuse and addiction really well. I think the author did an amazing job and loved her writing style. I’ll definitely continue to read from this author especially her first two books.

    The author made this book very deep. As in the connection the couple had. I love friends to lover due to how deep it can be and feel for the couple and I felt that as a reader. Especially with the complications these two characters went through. Together and alone. I also loved that it was heavily based around there jobs and focused more on the couple and them battling their issues. This book was about healing and I really loved how it made me feel. I loved Mikka and her personality. How organised she was and how head strong she was. Jay and her definitely complimented each other well.

    I highly recommend this book. It was sweet and heart felt. Easy to read and overall a really good book!
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  • Bax♥️Books
    4.0 out of 5 stars this was just… ooohhh!!
    Reviewed in Australia on July 28, 2024
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    I enjoyed this from one to done.

    I love the friends to lovers story lines. I enjoy the different twist they take and THIS… this took a nice one!

    Loved the struggles, the doubts and I’m pretty sure 80% of my highlights are straight from Jay!
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  • Samantha Fenny
    4.0 out of 5 stars A hard but good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2025
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    I really wasn't expecting this story, I didn't read the trigger warnings at the beginning- so definitely do. It was hard to read at first but I stuck with it and enjoyed it.
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  • Cat Doherty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrive
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2023
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    Everyone knows Jay Stonewood life and soul of the party. But what happens when the partying gets out of hand and his biggest movie role is put in jeopardy????Rehab it is
    Mekka is there to sort it all out Jay's PA the woman who keeps everything ticking even when it's falling apart.

    But 1 night 1 kiss changes everything for this couple. The butterfly effect of that 1 kiss affects every part of their lives.

    The connection between Mikka and Jay is amazing they both needed each other more than they knew.

    Another amazing story from the wonderful Shain Rose.
    The Stonewood brothers have my heart 🖤🖤🖤
    100% recommend book, series and author.
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