Her Valentine Surprise: Manhattan Holiday Loves, Book 2 (Unabridged)
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4.5 • 4 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Sam has a secret he holds close to his heart...
Joy Paulson is fine being single. In fact, it saves her from the maddening dating rituals in Manhattan. If she ever settles down, it will be with someone she truly loves and trusts. That’s why she turns down her super-hot boss when he asks her out, leading to disaster when he retaliates, forcing her termination.
Sam Davidson has pined for Joy since the first time he saw her sweet smile and stunning eyes. But there’s a secret that the shy IT developer holds deep inside: Sam is still a virgin. At twenty-nine, he never intended it to happen, but accepts that he could never please Joy in all the ways she deserves.
Sam can offer her a job, though, and proceeds to help Joy rebuild her life after the unfair firing. As their work relationship grows, Joy is taken with Sam’s kindness, gorgeous crystal-hazel eyes and generous smile. And his hands…oh, his firm, broad hands...Joy can’t figure out why Sam resists the desire that sparks so vividly between them, but Valentine’s Day is coming and she’s determined to seduce him and make them both burn. Even if it means discovering all his secrets...
Inexperienced hero trope lovers unite! This is a fun, fast-paced, steamy novella from an author who wanted to flip the script and write about a sweet, sexy, inexperienced male main character. Sam is so adorably sensual and endearing, he might just melt your heart. Here’s wishing you a fantastic Valentine’s Day all year round!
Customer Reviews
Excellent Audiobook
Narration Review: 5/5
I always squee a little when I get an audiobook and I see it’s read by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross. They are among the best at Duet Narration (the only narrator I like better is Troy Duran, who is my Audiobook Boyfriend). Kai and Wen bring an understanding to the characters that makes the highest-quality audiobooks. Kai voices all of the female characters in this Duet Narration, while Wen voices the males. Their artistry enhances the story and showcases it to its best advantage. Love me some Kai and Wen!
Story Review:
MMC/FMC- Sam and Joy
POV- 3rd person
Genre- Contemporary Romance
Heat level- they do the things and name the parts using many words, including the one that starts with a P.
Series? Y #2/3
Safety: No Cheating/Sharing, No S. Violence, No Cliffhanger
HEA/HFN? Y
Triggers- language, explicit erotic content, oversharing
Tropes- Workplace Romance, Virgin Hero, Beta Male, Secret Crush
What I liked- At last! A Hero who isn’t an Alphahole! Mark well this day, my friend.
What I didn’t- I thought that her oversharing with her friends was inappropriate. Understandable, but inappropriate.
Verdict- recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Excellent Story & Narration🎧 Riveting & Heartfelt!
Ayla Asher pens another wonderful novel in her “Manhattan Holiday Loves” series, this is the second book in the series and I loved it as much as I loved the first one. It is well written with interesting and original storylines that are captivating from start to end. I like that each book in this series focuses around a holiday and that this is not just a holiday romance, it is so much more and a book that can be enjoyed any time of the year. Each of the books feature another character from a triage of great friends, Kayla Summers, Laura Cunningham and Joy Paulson. I love the friendship and the closeness of these three woman. The book is Joy’s story, she is a hard worker and has worked her way up to a nice salary in her position, as an added bonus she gets to work for the hottest guy in the company, Drake. But when he asks her out and she declines him he turns on her and she winds up losing her job. One of the IT guys, Sam, who always came to her rescue when her computer crashed comes to her rescue once again offering her a new career opportunity. Sam had a thing for Joy from the first time he laid on eyes on her but he lacked the confidence to ask her out, his inexperience in the bedroom has left him insecure and has put a damper on his love life, it makes him feel like she deserves so much more than he could offer. When the two start spending more time together Joy wants more, the chemistry between them is undeniable but he pushes to keep his distance whenever they get close. I admired Joy’s determination to have him. I loved how everything plays out in this book, the story is nicely plotted and there is never a dull moment with plenty of drama, a touch of angst, some great humor, lots of heartfelt and emotional moments, some great sexy times & a great romance. Ayla Asher, thank you for another great story and emotional rollercoaster ride.
🎧📚🎧And for the wonderful narration, Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross are talented narrators and voice artist. They continue to bring these character to life, giving each their own voice and personality. Their portrayal of the characters is spot on, sounding just as I picture them to sound . They are an awesome duet team and you can hear how much heart they put in to their work as they capture the characters emotions and project them into their performance.me du They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another wonderful listen🎧
Very Sweet And Steamy Love Story
Great storyline about the romance between Joy, an independent and bright executive assistant, and Sam, the shy, nerdy hot IT guy. Fate brings them together when Sam rides to the rescue and sparks start flying. Unbeknownst to Joy, Sam is a virgin and when he tries to resist their undeniable chemistry, Joy becomes more determined than ever to seduce him.... I was also so happy to find the continuation of Kayla and Carter’s story. It was a very enjoyable and riveting read, Now, on to the third in this trilogy!