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Just Home for the Holidays by Deborah Cooke-a review

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Just Home for the Holidays (Flatiron Five 6) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 10, 2020

Chloe Richardson is on track…
Running the finances at Flatiron Five Fitness West is a dream job and it’s steadily making her goal of financial independence come true. She lives to work, and likes her schedules just fine. Returning to New York for Christmas should be routine, but her mom starts matchmaking—and Chloe needs a plus-one fast. When Hunter volunteers, Chloe decides he’s the perfect choice—she’ll never get emotionally involved with a guy who refuses to make plans and she knows Hunter is all about variety. It doesn’t hurt that he’s hot, or that he kisses like he invented it—but when Chloe discovers that Hunter hates Christmas, she knows she has to fix that. When she realizes that she’s falling fast for the Hunter no one else sees, can she convince him to give them a chance?

Hunter Tate lives in the moment…
He’s learned the hard way that tomorrow might never come and is determined to make every day count. The problem is Christmas—he needs a major distraction to keep his memories at bay. A fake date to a fancy charity event with his hot co-worker, Chloe, is definitely out of the ordinary for him, but Hunter loves a challenge. What could be a better one than breaking every one of Chloe’s rules? It’s all fun until Chloe decides to help Hunter put the past behind him—she gets to him and demands more, but can Chloe’s love convince Hunter to commit to the future?

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REVIEW:JUST HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS is the sixth instalment in Deborah Cooke’s contemporary, adult FLATIRON FIVE FITNESS erotic, romance series focusing on a group of friend who own and work for Flatiron Five Fitness- an exclusive fitness club. This is twenty-nine year old, financial consultant Chloe Richardson, and Hunter Tate’s story line. JUST HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Chloe and Hunter) JUST HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS follows the fake relationship between twenty-nine year old, financial consultant Chloe Richardson, and fitness instructor Hunter Tate. Chloe Richardson had returned to New York for the holidays but more specifically at the request of her mother to attend the annual charity ball. With a work related stop at Flatiron Five, the head quarters of the company for which she worked, Chloe let it slip that she needed a plus-one for the annual charity ball, a plus-one to convince her matchmaking mother to back off and leave her ‘love life ‘ alone. Enter F5 fitness instructor Hunter Tate, a man who doesn’t do relationships but was willing to step in for as Chloe’s love interest. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Hunter and Chloe, and the fall-out as Hunter’s secrets keep our hero from taking a chance on something more.

The relationship between Chloe and Hunter begins as a fake relationship, one in which Chloe has a long list of ‘don’ts’ for our story line hero. As the days before the annual charity ball get closer, Hunter is determined to break all of Chloe’s rules but refuses to reveal anything about his past, and the heart break that continues to take hold of his heart. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Tyler McKay and Shannon, Kyle Stuyvesant, Theo Tremblay, Damon and Haley, Cassie and Reid, media person Sonia as well as Chloes’ sister Amanda, their mother, and Chloe’s ex-boyfriend Josh.

JUST HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS is a story of secrets and heart break; family and friendships; romance and love. The premise is inviting and imaginative; the romance is spicy ; the characters are strong willed, spirited and flirty.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Bad Case of Loving You by Deborah Cooke- a review

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BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU (Flatiron Five #5) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 23, 2019

Theo knows what’s possible…
Because he’s learned the hard way what’s not. The internationally successful supermodel known as Angel stole his heart forever when she was shy Lyssa Monroe. There’s never been another woman who could compete—he even loved Lyssa enough to walk away when she told him they had to part. When he sees her at F5, he’s resolved to make one glimpse of her sustain him for another ten years. When she offers him one night together, Theo can’t say no—even though he knows a taste will only tempt him to hope for more all over again.

Lyssa has tasted forbidden fruit…
And she can’t forget it, no matter how hard she tries. Theo’s love is a touchstone for all that is pure and good in the chaos her life has become. When their gazes meet across the dance floor at F5, everything is simple for once and only one choice is possible. The secrets she keeps from him could destroy everything, but surely she can keep them hidden for just one night. How much will she sacrifice to defend the past—and how far will Theo go to discover the truth?

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REVIEW: BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU is the fifth instalment in Deborah Cooke’s erotic, romance series focusing on the five friends-owners and proprietors of the exclusive Manhattan fitness club Flatiron Five-Tyler, Kyle, Damon, Cassie, and Theo. This is Theo Tremblay, and international model Lyssa Monroe’s story line. BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information is revealed where necessary but I recommend reading the series in order for back story and cohesion.

Told from several third person perspectives including Lyssa and Theo BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU follows the second chance romance between Flatiron Five co-owner Theo Tremblay, and international model Lyssa Monroe. Approximately eleven years earlier, college sweethearts Lyssa and Theo’s relationship came to a screeching halt when our heroine changed directions in life opting for a career on the international stage. Fast forward to present day wherein Lyssa’s life is once again changing directions, a direction that brings her face to face with her past. Enter Flatiron Five co-owner Theo Tremblay. What ensues is the rekindling romance between Theo and Lyssa, and the potential fall-out as secrets from the past reveal much more than Theo could ever have imagined.

Tired of the travel, and hoping to settle down Lyssa Monroe heads to New York City, in an effort to reconnect with the man with whom she will fall in love but our heroine has secrets that when revealed will change the direction of Theo’s life. Theo Tremblay never understood why he wasn’t enough for the woman he loved. With little to no explanation Lyssa walked out of Theo’s life leaving a shell of the man he once was.

The relationship between Lyssa and Theo is one of second chances; a rekindling romance wherein Theo struggles to let go of Lyssa’s past betrayals, betrayals that will be reinforced when secrets are revealed. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU is an ensemble story line with all of the previous story line couples playing secondary and supporting characters, as well as the appearance of tattoo artist Chynna. We are introduced to Lyssa’s PA Mercedes, her agent Justin, and ten year old Logan

BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU is a story of family, friendship, secrets and lies; of betrayal and heartbreak; second chances and falling in love. The premise is inviting; the romance is spicy and sexy; the characters are sassy and wounded. BAD CASE OF LOVING YOU is an animated look at rekindling love.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Some Guys Have All the Luck (Flatiron Five #4) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK (Flatiron Five #4) by Deborah Cooke-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 14, 2018

Cassie has everything she wants…
Cassie Wilson’s life is pretty much perfect with a dream job, great partners—and the freedom to do whatever she wants whenever she wants. The last thing she wants is to go back to Montrose River, the town she couldn’t wait to leave, and be treated like a failure because she didn’t choose marriage and babies. But when her oldest friend asks her to be godmother, Cassie is persuaded to make a difference in the little girl’s life. Maybe she can teach little Hope to dream big and move beyond Montrose River, too. Maybe that will be her legacy. Besides, one weekend in the Midwest won’t kill her. She’ll be back in Manhattan so quickly that they won’t have time to miss her at Flatiron Five.

Reid knows what he wants…
Reid Jackson is convinced that opportunity comes to those who look for it. Keeping his eyes open has been the secret to his success, along with a steady run of good luck. He might have come from the wrong side of the tracks, but hard work has paid off handsomely—except that he’s still single. Cassie Wilson barely noticed Reid in high school but when she comes breezing back into town, turning heads and ruffling feathers, she takes a good look at him. Reid’s more than ready to seize the chance—but he’ll need all his legendary luck if he’s going to convince Cassie to stay.

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REVIEW: SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK is the fourth instalment in Deborah Cooke’s contemporary, adult FLATIRON FIVE erotic, romance series focusing on five friends-owners and proprietors of the exclusive Manhattan fitness club Flatiron Five-Tyler, Kyle, Damon, Cassie, and Theo. This is Cassie Wilson, and businessman Reid Jackson’s story line. SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Cassie and Reid) SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK follows Cassie Wilson as she returns to her hometown of Montrose River, Illinois, for a family christening. Fifteen years in New York, as the co-owner of the prestigious fitness club Flatiron Five, wasn’t long enough away from a town that held too many bad memories of a time long ago but Cassie promised her cousin Nick that she would be godmother to his daughter Emily. A quick run into the local Shop’n Save found Cassie face to face with the resident bad boy, Reid Jackson, a man who stirred something in Cassie she had long forgotten and didn’t want to remember. With neither one looking for anything permanent Cassie and Reid embark on a weekend fling that turns into something more. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Cassie and Reid as our couple struggle to come to terms with the demons from the past, secrets revealed, and moving towards a happily ever after.

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK focuses on the small-town mentality where memories are long, gossip reigns, secrets and lies destroyed reputations and lives. Reid Jackson struggled to survive in a world of poverty and abuse growing up with an alcoholic father who wasn’t afraid to use his fists. Believing ‘like father, like son’ to be a self-fulfilling prophecy Reid doesn’t do relationships but focuses his efforts on helping the people of the town who despise him the most.

Cassie Wilson hasn’t returned home in close to fifteen years, to the town that all but destroyed her heart and her soul. Too many ghosts from the past, and the constant battle with her sister and mom, push Cassie to her limits ensuring no more visits to Montrose, Illinois. Old habits die hard, but the truth will free our story line couple.

The relationship between Cassie and Reid is one of insta-lust but neither one is willing to commit to more than today. Reid believes he is unworthy of love; and Cassie struggles to remain independent and alone. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and provocative with some light D/s scenarios.

All of the Flatiron Five owners play secondary and supporting characters. We are introduced to Cassie’s extended family; and byway of reflection and memories, we are introduced to Cassie’s Uncle Marty, a man who guided and mentored Reid Jackson into the man he would one day become.

SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK follows several intersecting and inter-related paths between the present and the past that have directly or indirectly affected our story line couple. Meddling friends and family continue to play matchmaker in the hopes of a happily ever after for Reid and Cassie, a happily ever after meant with somebody else. The premise is heart breaking, emotional and entertaining; the characters are broken, animated and embittered; the romance is sensual, spicy and hot. SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK is a raw, gritty and sensitive story where, ala Thomas Wolfe, it’s best not to go home again!

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Reviewed by Sandy 

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