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This is a great boxed set. All three books are fantastic! I have reviewed them individually below.
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Dearest Clementine - *5 stars!*
Dearest Clementine is a new adult, contemporary romance with a mystery subplot. The story was sweet, humorous and romantic with a touch of mystery/suspense. It was simply delightful. The characters were well-developed, relatable, and likeable. It was easy to get invested in them.
Writing student, Clem, is a smart, beautiful, sarcastic introvert. She's also extremely private, standoffish, cold, and completely closed-off to the opposite sex. She has some major issues - and with good reason. Several bad experiences involving her high school (ex)boyfriend, her former best friend, her parents, and a college professor/mentor have taught Clem that she can't trust anyone. When she accidentally signs up for a romance writing class, she's at a loss for what to write due to lack of inspiration and personal experience.
Then there's RA, journalist and musician Gavin. Wow! He's totally swoony! Not only is he drop-dead gorgeous - described as a Henry Cavill lookalike - but he's sweet, patient, strong, protective, honest, understanding, and supportive. He knows what he wants, and he wants Clem. But how will he get past all of her walls? He proposes to help her find inspiration by acting like a real-life book boyfriend - but just as friends. It's all in the name of research.
I loved this story! Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. The chemistry between Clem and Gavin was off the charts, the secondary characters were fantastic, and the ending was completely satisfying.
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Finding Dandelion - *4.5 stars!*
Finding Dandelion is a new adult, sports romance told in dual point of view.
Jax, Clem's twin brother, is Boston College's star soccer player on track to going pro. He's rich, gorgeous, cocky, and known for being a complete man-whore. Dani, Clem's new roommate, is beautiful, shy, and kind-hearted. Working her way through a bucket list to help her get out and live more, a one night stand is next on the list after she gets a tattoo.
Jax and Dani meet at a club and are instantly drawn to each other. Neither is aware of the other's relationship to Clem. They end up having a steamy make-out session (and more) in a private back room but are interrupted before going all the way. While Dani is in the bathroom, an emergency call pulls Jax away from the club, leaving Dani confused about why he'd take off without saying anything.
The next time they see each other, Jax seems to have no recollection that they've ever met before. Dani is hurt and embarrassed but keeps it to herself. The last thing she wants is problems with her roommate Clem for being one of Jax's hook-ups because she's really not that kind of girl.
Circumstances keep throwing Jax and Dani together and they develop a friendship while both continue to hide their growing feelings for each other. Multiple misunderstandings threaten to keep them apart, but they eventually manage to work through it all and find their happy ending.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book - almost as much as the first. I laughed, I cried, I swooned. I couldn't stop reading. Loved it.
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Kissing Madeline - *4.5 stars!*
Kissing Madeline is a new adult, sports romance told in dual point of view.
Daren, a sexy, NFL quarterback, is Clem's ex-boyfriend and Jax's best friend. He has made his fair share of mistakes but has learned from them and determined not to repeat them. He is strong, honest, loyal, and just an all-around great guy - a totally swoon-worthy hero. Darren is extremely driven and so focused on his football career that he doesn't have time for relationships.
Maddie is strong, passionate, independent and beautiful. She's also extremely focused on growing her career as an on-air news reporter. After catching her MMA boyfriend in the act of cheating on her, she moves in with a good friend and vows to never date another athlete. Little does she know that Daren lives right next door and he's been intrigued by her since the first time they met a couple years ago.
Although Maddie and Daren's attraction to each other is immediate, she tries to avoid him. They end up being thrown together professionally as Maddie is chosen to do a series of sports interviews with Daren, and personally as they live next door to each other in the same building. They can't deny their scorching-hot chemistry, but neither have the time or desire to focus on a relationship. So they decide to see each other secretly as friends with benefits, no strings attached. But when their hearts get involved, all bets are off.
This was a sweet, steamy read. I loved the characters, their witty banter, and their sexual tension. It's a great addition to the series.
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