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Sidecar Crush Kindle Edition

by Claire Kingsley (Author), Lucy Score (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 11,959 ratings
“I tried to think of something—anything—to calm my raging hard-on. One wrong move and Leah Mae would rub up against it and that was liable to kill me dead on the spot.” -- Jameson Bodine

Model turned disgraced reality TV starlet, Leah Mae Larkin, crash lands in her hometown of Bootleg Springs to lay low while a scandal threatens her career. She can’t shake the feeling that her agent—and supposed fiancé—manipulated her into the role of made-for-TV homewrecker.

Connecting with her roots is just what she needs, and Bootleg Springs is home to her father, moonshine, and her childhood best friend, Jameson Bodine. Only there’s nothing childlike about Jameson—a man who turns scrap metal into art and isn’t afraid to throw down on a rowdy Friday night with his brothers and hellcat sister. He might not say much, but still waters run deep.

Seeing the ring on his crush’s finger? He doesn’t like it, but he can’t wish it away. No more than he can wish away the trouble his family is in, with evidence pointing to his late father in the cold case disappearance of Callie Kendall.

Jameson and Leah Mae are just two friends reliving their summers together, blowing off steam, and having fun for the first time in a long time. But Leah Mae is realizing what’s really important in her life, and it isn’t what she thought. And sometimes steam turns into sparks—hot as molten steel—and friends aren’t just friends.
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"I adore Jameson Bodine! He is sweet and sexy and all kinds of adorable. He is a gentleman through and through, but he also brings the heat. *sigh*" ~Novel Momma, Blogger ★★★★★

"Believe me when I say that the first kiss scene in this book BLEW. ME. AWAY." ~Jodi, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"You're going to LOVE seeing the Bodine group together again. You're going to love hanging out in Bootleg Springs. You're going to laugh out loud. And you'll never want to leave." ~Let's Read Romance Blog ★★★★★

"This book checked all the boxes. Smart? Check. Laugh out loud? Check. Sweet? Check. Steamy? Check!" ~Bree, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"Jameson Bodine is the sweetest cinnamon roll hero ever. He was pretty shy and mysterious in the previous book and oh my god I wasn't expecting him to be as sweet, sexy and adorable as he was." ~Christie Hannah, Blogger ★★★★★

"How adorable is Jameson Bodine!?! Gah, I loved him! I enjoyed this one even more than the first book. Such a good bunch of characters and a storyline that keeps me grinning." ~Sammie, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"I don't give out five star reviews very often but just like the first book in this series, Sidecar Crush is worth it." ~Peggy, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"Friends to lovers is always worth a read for me, but add in a genuine gentleman that oozes sex appeal while drowning us all in charm and the odds of this book being 5 ★'s skyrockets." ~Sayrah, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"[Sidecar Crush] has an amazing romance between two friends that was both heartwarming and sizzling hot! Claire Kingsley knocked this one out of the park with humor, heat, true love in many forms, and that amazing overall small town feel I crave." ~Missie, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

"Can I just say that I want to move to Bootleg Springs so freaking bad! I love this series. I love this town. And I love all the characters it contains. Well written small town contemporary romance." ~Jamie, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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    She writes full-time from the Pennsylvania home she and Mr. Lucy share with their obnoxious cat, Cleo. When not spending hours crafting heartbreaker heroes and kick-ass heroines, Lucy can be found on the couch, in the kitchen, or at the gym.

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    Claire Kingsley is a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author of sexy, heartfelt contemporary romance, romantic comedies, and small-town romantic suspense. She writes sassy, quirky heroines, swoony heroes who love their women hard, romantic happily ever afters, and all the big feels.

    She can't imagine life without coffee, great books, and all the characters who inhabit her imagination. She lives in the inland Pacific Northwest with her three kids.

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Customers enjoy this romance book as a great second installment in the series, featuring a perfect mix of laughter and heartwarming moments with plenty of emotional involvement. Customers praise the well-written story, with one noting how the author showcases every detail, while another highlights how the characters are easily relatable. They appreciate the romance, with one describing it as a wonderfully written friends-to-lovers narrative, and the mystery element, with one review mentioning the mystery of Callie's disappearance. Customers find the book sweet, with one comparing it to fine sippin' whiskey.

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144 customers mention "Storyline"144 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a great read with a cute plot, and appreciate that it serves as a great second book in the series.

"...I guess what made this story so enjoyable is that we get to see both Leah Mae and Jameson work through their problems (real life and relationship)..." Read more

"...I absolutely loved watching their story develop. Seeing them grow as individuals and as a couple was wonderful...." Read more

"Loved this book! Kept you wanting to read just one more page all the way through. This series has the comedy we need and the serious we want." Read more

"This story sizzled with passion. Claire Kingsley's turn at the helm of this series. Jameson Bodine's turn for finding love...." Read more

67 customers mention "Humor"67 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it very entertaining with a perfect mix of laughter and summer fun.

"...This story has humor, angst, that will they won't they anticipation, and all the Bodines we love...." Read more

"...This series has the comedy we need and the serious we want." Read more

"...You will adore this book! It has everything. Comedy, love, a little angst, family, and more hints on the mystery of Callie’s disappearance...." Read more

"What a fun, frolicking love story to keep you entertained and a story in which to sink your teeth!..." Read more

61 customers mention "Romance"61 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a sweet small-town love story with memorable kisses, and one customer notes it's a wonderfully written friends-to-lovers romance.

"...This series has the comedy we need and the serious we want." Read more

"...So I appreciated that the romance wasn't rushed between Jameson and Leah Mae and that they got to know each other again as adults without any other..." Read more

"...You will adore this book! It has everything. Comedy, love, a little angst, family, and more hints on the mystery of Callie’s disappearance...." Read more

"...They are truly a wonderful couple who were destined to be together! Loved the development of their adult relationship...." Read more

39 customers mention "Character development"39 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, finding them easy to relate to and noting that the story and characters continue to improve throughout the series.

"...Continued wonderful interactions with the crazy characters of Bootlegg Springs, amazing writing." Read more

"...that Claire Kingsley and Lucy Score are able to write dialogue for the same characters so flawlessly!..." Read more

"...But then she did and I was proud of her!! She was such a lovely girl who I feel had lost her way. Luckily she came back to Bootleg Springs...." Read more

"...It didn’t drag. The characters were drawn more fully, and the mystery continues. P. S. I think it’s the rusted out car in the woods...." Read more

39 customers mention "Sweetness"39 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet and swoony, comparing it to delicious Bodine brothers and rich as fine sippin' whiskey.

"...⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️ Jameson Bodine is the absolute sweetest, most sensitive, caring, gentleman a woman can find...." Read more

"...So very well written, and the narrators are A+ too. Top level spice. Sweet Scale: 5/5 Spicy Scale: 3.5/5" Read more

"...I adore Jameson Bodine! He is sweet and sexy and all kinds of adorable. He is a gentleman through and through, but he also brings the heat...." Read more

"...But he is the sweetest, most loyal man who would do anything for the people he cares about. SWOON!!!!..." Read more

36 customers mention "Writing quality"36 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting how it showcases every detail and is well-structured, with one customer highlighting the author's ability to describe Jameson's art vividly.

"...Jameson is a HOTTIE a sweetheart and a sensitive gentleman. Very swoon-worthy...." Read more

"...interactions with the crazy characters of Bootlegg Springs, amazing writing." Read more

"...The audiobooks are wonderfully narrated by Stephen Dexter and Natalie Duke, and they do an amazing job again bringing these characters to life...." Read more

"...3rd read of this book, 1st time on Audible. So very well written, and the narrators are A+ too. Top level spice. Sweet Scale: 5/5..." Read more

28 customers mention "Heartwarming"26 positive2 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with plenty of emotional involvement and happy tears, though one customer notes it has just the right amount of angst and sadness.

"...🌶️🌶️ Jameson Bodine is the absolute sweetest, most sensitive, caring, gentleman a woman can find...." Read more

"...You will adore this book! It has everything. Comedy, love, a little angst, family, and more hints on the mystery of Callie’s disappearance...." Read more

"...This opposites attract, swoony romance is hot yet heartwarming...." Read more

"...It’s funny and sweet, but also sexy and emotional. It’s already on my top 5 of always recommend series." Read more

28 customers mention "Mystery"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery elements of the book, finding it intriguing and quirky, with one customer noting how it reveals more clues about the missing person case.

"...It was just so realistic and quite refreshing...." Read more

"...I loved the history and childhood friendship between Jameson and Leah Mae...." Read more

"...Comedy, love, a little angst, family, and more hints on the mystery of Callie’s disappearance...." Read more

"...It didn’t drag. The characters were drawn more fully, and the mystery continues. P. S. I think it’s the rusted out car in the woods...." Read more

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  • Jody Melton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare to swoon for Jameson
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
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    Sidecar Crush (Bootleg Springs Book 2)
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    Jameson Bodine is the absolute sweetest, most sensitive, caring, gentleman a woman can find. A metal sculptor, he hides out in his workshop, away from the spotlight.

    LeahMae Larkin moved from Bootleg Springs after her parents divorced when she was 12. She came back every summer to see her Daddy and Jameson was always waiting for her. After a girl disappeared a few years later, Leah Mae's mom decided it was too dangerous for her to return.

    Now she's back 12 years later to see her Daddy who's been ill and there's another man's ring on her finger. Oh yeah, the fiancée is with her

    I had no idea how things would work out for Jameson and LeahMae. A HEA for them seemed insurmountable with all that stood between them. I absolutely loved watching their story develop. Seeing them grow as individuals and as a couple was wonderful.

    This story has humor, angst, that will they won't they anticipation, and all the Bodines we love.
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  • Stacey
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loving this series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018
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    It's Boxing Day here in Australia and I feel like I have Christmas Hangover. The best remedy for a Christmas hangover is reading and coffee, in my opinion. Unfortunately, this means that reviewing is not my highest priority today. I finished Sidecar Crush, wanted to share my enjoyment, so decided that my review would be short and sweet. Here goes...

    I do not see the appeal of being famous. This could be because I'm not one for being observed or scrutinised. I hate the idea that people could be assessing my every word or clothing choice. I'm also not a fan of "putting on a face" for the public. So, considering all this, I found it hard to connect with Leah Mae in the beginning. I found it even harder to understand how a quiet, extremely private and shy person like Jameson would or could be a perfect match for Leah Mae. But, as time went on, Leah Mae's shell cracked and we saw the real instead of the reality "Leah".

    At times Leah Mae's blind commitment to her career seemed stupid. How could she be so easily manipulated? How on earth could she love let alone like Kevin...I mean Kelvin? The guy was an absolute DOUCHEWAFFLE. Even the two seconds worth of contemplation Leah Mae did when faced with taking on a new contract had me confused.

    I guess what made this story so enjoyable is that we get to see both Leah Mae and Jameson work through their problems (real life and relationship) using their brains. This does not mean each problem was faced in the same way. Sometimes it was a group effort where talking it out gets the result. Another time it was standing up for yourself with support at the ready. There were even times when it was just a matter of sitting down and contemplating the situation. It was just so realistic and quite refreshing.

    Four stars instead of five because the big "L" came out a wee bit too quickly when I think it should have been the little "l" for lust instead. I know that they had known each other since they were kids and hadn't acted on their initial attraction, but jeez, it was together...then straight to love. I may have eye-rolled a smidgen.

    I love the Bodine's and I probably haven't given Jameson a big enough dedication to all his goodness. Let's just say there isn't a lot I could find fault in. I don't mind that he's the quiet one in the bunch. Quiet doesn't mean he won't hand out a dose of "Bootleg Justice" when it's called for. He also won't hesitate to get up to a wee bit of shenanigans with the Bodine's. Jameson is a HOTTIE a sweetheart and a sensitive gentleman. Very swoon-worthy.

    More words than I thought I was capable of, to be honest. I'm about to go and have my afternoon kip. To sum up...Laura Mae eventually works out where her priorities are and being famous is not as good as holding your head up with pride. Jameson realises that being invisible is no longer the way he wants to live his life and now that his career has taken off, there will be no chance of being forgotten.

    I love the way each instalment comes to its conclusion. I get the happy buzz of a contemporary romance finishing on a high and a love story I believe can go the distance.

    I'm sure I said short and sweet in the beginning...OOPS!!
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  • Sandy Fry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2025
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    Loved this book! Kept you wanting to read just one more page all the way through. This series has the comedy we need and the serious we want.
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  • Debbie L. Thune
    5.0 out of 5 stars Leah Mae and Jameson are SO easy to love
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
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    Jameson Bodine is a quiet sort of guy. He's an artist, although he's not a fan of being the center of attention.

    Leah Mae Larkin grew up in Bootleg Springs - until her parents divorced and her mother moved with her to Florida. She still spent her summers at Bootleg Springs, until Callie Kendall disappeared and Leah Mae's mother didn't think it was safe anymore.

    Leah was tall and willowy and beautiful, so she found a career in modeling. She was trying to move toward acting, but her recent experience in a reality show left her bitter and soul-bruised. She was visiting in Bootleg Springs with her soon-to-be ex-fiance when she ran into her old childhood friend, Jameson.

    Sidecar Crush is the continuing story of the mystery behind Callie Kendall's disappearance. While Jameson is dealing with family issues and his discomfort with being required to make appearances as part of his career, Leah is figuring out what she's going to do with the rest of her life if she's not going to be a model or an actress. They were such very good friends as children and teenagers - it seems like it should be simple for them to be friends again, or maybe something more.

    I loved what Leah Mae's father said to her in the book about how you have to really trust someone to feel safe enough to get mad about something you don't understand, especially if that issue and that person are important to you.

    3rd read of this book, 1st time on Audible. So very well written, and the narrators are A+ too. Top level spice.

    Sweet Scale: 5/5
    Spicy Scale: 3.5/5
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  • Lillian
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sizzle sizzle
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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    This story sizzled with passion. Claire Kingsley's turn at the helm of this series. Jameson Bodine's turn for finding love. And it's with a former Bootlegg resident, Leah Mae Larkin, model. Leah Mae returns home with her agent fiance in tow to see her ailing father. While in town, they ran into Jameson, her best friend, when she lived here as a kid with her now divorced parents. Sparks and sizzle.
    Things don't go well with the fiance, so she breaks up with him. Leah Mae and Jameson take up their friendship, and it becomes more.
    We get more clues in the missing teenager case, and the Bodines deceased dad is a prime suspect.
    Continued wonderful interactions with the crazy characters of Bootlegg Springs, amazing writing.
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  • Caro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gets adorabler!!!
    Reviewed in India on January 27, 2023
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    On to book 2 now and its freaking adorable!!! I juuust love these brothers and for the grump Gibs I just can't wait for his story
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  • KatReadsRomance
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
    Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2025
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    I never thought I’d see any of Lucy Score’s book on sale through Amazon, so I grabbed it. Now I’ll need the rest. This is one of my favourite series!
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  • Nicole Adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, Romantic and Funny!
    Reviewed in Australia on May 12, 2018
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    Bootleg Springs delivers it’s second love story with Claire Kingsley taking the reigns on Jameson Bodine’s story. The childhood friends to lover’s trope is always a favourite of mine and this is one of the best I have ever read.

    Sweet, quiet and arty Jameson is everything I look for in a book boyfriend. He may be quiet but that doesn’t mean he isn’t strong and won’t stand up for what he believes in. The heroine Leah Mae is a true example of does being famous mean having it all. A visit to her hometown of Bootleg Springs and reconnecting with her childhood friend Jameson have her asking this question.

    The slow-burn relationship is rewarding as Jameson and Leah Mae reconnect and is filled with the expected humour and fun that comes with a Claire & Lucy small town. I think we were all cheering loudly for Mona Lisa McNugget during her fight scene. We also get to spend more time with the various siblings and friends who will complete the series. The underlying mystery surrounding the disappearance of Callie Kendall receives more clues as well.

    This book also has possibly my favourite first kiss of ALL TIME! The swoon factor was so high I had to go back and read it again straight away.

    This town is funny, charming and the kind that you want to move to. The precision with which Claire and Lucy have tied their stories together is flawless. I eagerly await the remaining 4 books.
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  • all the books are mine!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it from start to finish
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2018
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    I have been very eagerly awaiting the second book in the Bootleg Springs series. I was slightly apprehensive about the writing partnership of Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley, I adore both writers individually but what if writing together is a bust? Well, my mind is at ease, both writers have found a way to write separately under the series umbrella. Obviously, there is the commonality of the Bodine family and the ongoing mystery disappearance of Callie Kendall to hold the plot together but this book is a separate, distinct entity from the first.
    Sidecar Crush focuses on second son Jamieson Bodine, a semi reclusive artist for whom the description, still waters run deep, is completely apt. He isn't brash or loud or boastful or mean. He is just a kind, caring, and utterly lovely. I was charmed by his courtly manners and gentle soul.
    Leah Mae Larkin was Jameson's best friend growing up until she moved away to Florida. Her life has taken her far from home, working as a model and reality TV star. She returns home to visit her father with a fiancé in tow. Once home, she begins to see her life and love are facades when faced with the simplicity of the place she has always considered home.

    Leah Mae and Jamieson are absolutely beautiful together, they compliment each other perfectly. This is a second chance romance done very right. Childhood friendship has already laid the groundwork for the pair to get together quickly but naturally.

    Of course, true love never runs smoothly but I was confident they would work through all obstacles.
    Well done Claire, can't wait for more.
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  • Jill jennings
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bootleggin fun
    Reviewed in Australia on July 2, 2021
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    This is book 2 of the bootleg springs series and I’m loving this town and the bodine family ! They are a close knit family that have their ups and downs but ultimately are always there for eachother .
    The town has their own way of things that sometimes make you cringe and sometimes just makes you laugh but mostly make you fall in love and want to go and visit this old country town !
    Jameson is an artist - making sculptures from scrap metal and Leah Mae is a model turned actress who’s returned home after a realty tv show went wrong . It’s a friends to lovers - kind of second chance romance with a hint of angst .
    Really enjoyed it ! Looking forward to more bootleg springs !!
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