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I really enjoyed this book! Riker is a real jerk. He's a billionaire with an attitude and pretty clueless all around when it comes to dealing with people. Bryce is a staff member at the hotel that Riker is staying at, and he tends to shrink into himself when bullied or faced with people who try to take advantage of him. While they seem like an unlikely couple, they end up being the perfect match. Riker helps Bryce realize that he is worth more than he thinks, and gives him confidence. Bryce helps Riker realize that life should be driven by your desires, not by those of other people. They learn a lot from each other, and it was beautiful to watch them grow. They were wonderful together, and I loved this.

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Dom and Smith were video bloggers who go to Paris for a conference. Smith is very much a "one time only" kind of guy, and he is thrown for a huge loop when he meets Dom and all of a sudden has feelings that conflict with what he always thought. There is definite chemistry between the two, and I liked how they danced around their feelings while also communicating. There was very little angst, but enough to make me feel for the guys and root for their HEA. I liked how Smith jumped to be what both he and Dom needed when it was time. I enjoyed all of the friends (both US and Paris), and I enjoyed reading this.

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Fin and Leo have been best friends for a few years. Leo feels like he is stuck in a rut, so Fin suggests that they drop everything and go backpacking in Europe. While there, Fin struggles a little because he is secretly in love with Leo and he hates being his wingman. Of course, the whole point of this book is that Fin and Leo finally get together, but I just couldn't quite get into their story. It seemed rushed and a little out of the blue. After never looking at Fin as a hookup for years and going out often, all of a sudden one night he decides Fin is who he should go home with. I never really got why he did that. Then, after they finally talk and decide to be together, they are all sunshine and roses and madly in love as they travel through Europe...until Fin sees and misunderstands one thing. Then he is hightailing it away with no conversation and Leo shuts himself off from the world. It seemed way out of character for two guys who were supposedly best friends before getting together. I did enjoy the story, but I definitely did not feel as connected to these characters as I tend to when I read.

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Chad and Henry had been camp counselors together. They had gotten together one time right at the end of camp, but they were both scheduled to go their separate ways for college. A few years later, a chance meeting makes them realize that perhaps this is their second chance. This was sweet and I enjoyed it.

Oh my heart. Poor Forest had such a tough time in his late teenage years. He was so guarded and broken, and my heart hurt so much for him. Blaise was an optimist who defied all of Forests beliefs, but they were so well matched back in the day, even despite Forest trying to keep him at arms length. Circumstances weren’t ideal, though, and both boys ended up with the loss of their great love at 18.

Fast forward 10 years and we see that Forest still hasn’t been able to deal with his loss and anger and demons. Blaise has had some difficulties as well, but he tried to slowly rise above. When they meet again, there is no denying that they are still in love and do everything they can to get it right this time.

The beginning 2008 parts seemed a little long at times, but I think that was just because I wanted to get past the heartbreak and get to the reunion. I loved seeing Forest’s transformation to someone he was more comfortable with and allowing himself to be happy. There is still a lot of work to go, but this was written so well and the characters were so perfect together that I believe in their HEA.

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A very thoughtful love story, about acceptance and understanding, the value of patience, and overcoming apparently insurmountable obstacles.

With enticing characters and great writing, this is a fabulous debut for Louisa Keller. I know I will be looking forward to her next books.

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A wonderful book about recovering, and healing, with characters who are a joy to read.

Axel's journey from pain and deception to trust and love is one you won't forget easily.

Wholeheartedly recommended.

Well, I must confess I begun this one with some trepidation. I usually don't like billionaire romances, don't enjoy the idea of money being the instrument to sweep someone off their feet. I should have know better, though. It's Louisa Keller, after all.

So yes, this is not your usual billionaire romance: here the billionaire learns to compromise and enjoy other walks of life.

I also enjoyed that this is a slow burn because of both characters deciding that's the best choice for them. And the characters are both so truly loveable. Funny and sympathetic, we see them grow and become better persons.

A lovely story, as always with this author.

Another great book in this series.

Dom and Smith, the main characters, are both delightful and funny, and their story is not free of some bumps on the ride, mostly because they have so different opinions on how a relationship must work :P

I love the YouTube conference, and Paris as a background setting. Romantic and steamy, this is a fabulous romance. Recommended.