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Always Room for Cupcakes

(Delilah Horton #1)

Bethany Lopez (Goodreads Author)

3.89 · Rating details · 1,509 ratings · 274 reviews

One day I was be-bopping along jamming to the music in my head while wondering if my thighs could handle grabbing a cupcake on the way home. The next thing I knew, my entire world crashed and burned.

I used to wake up at night in a sweat, crying because I’d dreamt my husband was cheating on me, or he hated me, and resented our kids. He’d always hold me close and tell me it ...more

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Nov 20, 2015 Bethany Lopez added it · (Review from the author) · review of another edition

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Jan 15, 2016 Angela (Reading Frenzy Book Blog) rated it liked it

Shelves: arc, read-in-2016, romance, lol, 3-and-a-half-stars

3.5 stars

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I really enjoyed the premise of this fun little story. Lila is proof that you can’t keep a good woman down. Her life changes in an instant when she catches her husband cheating . Suddenly, she goes from being a sensible stay at home mom of twins to being a feisty investigative photographer devoted to catching unfaithful partners in flagrante delicto.

Lila curses like a sailor and has a colorful vocabulary vast enough to fill up a year’s worth of swear jars. If that bothers you, you’ll h ...more

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Jan 13, 2016 Three Chicks rated it really liked it

Review by Trinette Dungee

When I first saw the title of this book I wasn’t sure what to expect; and considering the synopsis didn’t give me too much I was more than a little skeptical. You know what they say “Never judge a book by its cover”.
Lila is a thirty-something divorced mom of twins just trying to make ends meet. When she’s not working part-time in her bestie’s bakery she doing undercover photography for the local P.I. Insert Cade, he just shows up on his bike one day and whisks Lila away Review by Trinette Dungee

When I first saw the title of this book I wasn’t sure what to expect; and considering the synopsis didn’t give me too much I was more than a little skeptical. You know what they say “Never judge a book by its cover”.
Lila is a thirty-something divorced mom of twins just trying to make ends meet. When she’s not working part-time in her bestie’s bakery she doing undercover photography for the local P.I. Insert Cade, he just shows up on his bike one day and whisks Lila away while she’s running from the latest perp who just happened to catch her snapping pics. And that’s all I’m going to give you, the rest you’ll just have to read for yourself and I highly recommend you read this book.

This is a departure from my normal romance-HEA reads; there’s a little bit of mystery/crime-solving involved definitely some other things that I didn’t see coming. The biggest departure is just the story itself, this isn’t your usual “single mom-meets rich guy who sweeps her off her feet-angst driven-drama driven storyline. Not every love/romance story has to have a triangle, a jilted ex-lover, a really rich guy, etc. driving the storyline. Sometimes shit just happens, life gets in the way and two people just have to muddle their way through it all to make it work. And that is just what this was! I loved it!

Lila was going through her stuff, dealing with her emotions, managing her hatred for her cheating ex (a.k.a The Douche), but she was moving on. Cade is definitely a departure from her “type” and he keeps her guessing. C’mon be honest, who hasn’t had that one guy that you meet, you hit it off but he seems a little evasive at times, gives you the best sex of your life, doesn’t call or text the way you’re used to and has you wondering just what the hell is going on? This was a “real character” she was someone you could relate to, she could be your sister, your cousin, your best friend, she couldn’t even be you. Don’t get me wrong, I love my love-swept, fantasy HEAs but this was great.

This is my first ever Bethany Lopez book, I can’t quite put my finger on it but I absolutely love her writing style. The conversations between the characters seem so real, like I could insert myself and any number of my girlfriends into the scenario and it would be the exact conversations we have! What I also liked about it was Lila was not a victim. Yes she was wronged but she also acknowledged her part in the failure of her marriage. Also, she had friends that didn’t just agree with her, they gave her real feedback and made her pause to think. And through it all, she always makes time to indulge in a cupcake.

That’s it, that’s all I’m going to give you. Great story, great laughs.

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Feb 03, 2016 Fiza rated it really liked it

Shelves: humor

Former housewife gone badass photographer. Too bad she’s working for a boss who doesn’t always make the best decisions…..

The title alone had me wanting to read this one, come on who doesn’t like cupcakes! I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. It is much different from her other books, I mean that in a good way. The characters are much more mature in my opinion and the story seems to grows more intriguing the further you go in to it. Another thing I love is the humor, though the book h ...more

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Mar 19, 2017 Heroesinbooks rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-in-2017, damn-that-man-talks-dirty, dark-and-brooding, tense-drama, laugh-out-loud-funny, oops-uh-oh, very-violent, quick-read, mc-biker-books, quirky-heroine

3.5 Stars

Lila becomes a photographer for a P.I firm after she catches her husband of twelve years cheating on her - she snaps a photo of him with his face between some other woman's thighs and subsequently her career begins.

There were parts of this book I really enjoyed. Lila is really likeable and the style of her character (and the story) reminded me of Kristen Ashley's Rock Chick series. Cade is the hero and I was totally on board with all his b****s alpha ways....the guy is HOT. The story i ...more

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Jan 09, 2016 DJ Sakata rated it really liked it

Shelves: womens-fiction, netgalley, romantic-comedy

My Rating:

4.5

Favorite Quotes:

“I hadn't seen anything, but that didn't mean the perps weren't inside. They were adulterers after all, so they wouldn't exactly be boning in the front yard.”

“The full view was nothing to write home about. He was totally naked, and really hairy in areas that were not pleasing to the eye... There was nothing happy about that trail... I almost tossed my cookies.”

“'Oh my God! I love you,' I cried then without wasting any time, I ate that cupcake like someone was about t ...more

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Feb 02, 2016 Mizz Latte rated it liked it

Shelves: just-ok, funny, pushover-heroine, easy-read

Beware of Spoilers!

Star Ratings:
Heroine (Lila): 3.5/5 - a complete pushover when around the H but other than that she was pretty cool!
Hero (Cade): 3.5/5 - from the little interaction we have with him he was good
Plot: 3/5
Grovel: none
Cheating: none
HEA: yes
Triggers: disgusting scene where h is made to open her shirt by a drug-dealer and then was told to hurt herself which she did because she was drugged

Average score: 3.5/5 – the violence dropped the rating slightly

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Feb 02, 2016 **Vee** rated it really liked it

Shelves: pi, mature-couple

4.5 Stars (Could have easily been 5 if a bit longer and some areas were developed a bit more)

I came off a bad read so was not in a good mood but this one pulled me out of my funk and had me smiling.

I loved that the H/h were older.

After reading it I was not surprise to see that Bethany is a Kristen Ashley fan as it did have hints of KA-ismims especially in the yummy H (he didn't have the total KA speak but he was a Badass!) However the Author's own style also came through and it wasn't over shado ...more

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Jul 23, 2020 Cheryl rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: cheating

Eh so so

See this was recommended in a group that I belong to. The book was suppose to be about cheating. This did NOT have that in it. Yes cheating happened before. When the book starts they are already divorced.

Only reason I have it 2 stars was because she got a HEA or so you are made to believe until is shows a second book.

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Feb 12, 2016 A Klue rated it it was amazing

Shelves: alpha-hero, funny-heroine, feisty-heroine, sassy-heroine, confident-heroine, mc-hero, drug-cartel-element

Having read a 5 star raving book review comparing Always Room for Cupcakes to a Kristen Ashley read, this avid KA fan was bound and determined to investigate first hand to see if this flattering comparison was true. I am happy to report my literary sleuthing does indeed lead me to agree with that very notion. However, let me make this crystal clear. Ms. Lopez has her own unique writing style, and it definitely shines through in this quick, engaging, at times sexy/steamy, entertaining read.

Lila.. Having read a 5 star raving book review comparing Always Room for Cupcakes to a Kristen Ashley read, this avid KA fan was bound and determined to investigate first hand to see if this flattering comparison was true. I am happy to report my literary sleuthing does indeed lead me to agree with that very notion. However, let me make this crystal clear. Ms. Lopez has her own unique writing style, and it definitely shines through in this quick, engaging, at times sexy/steamy, entertaining read.

Lila..Lila...You are one strong, witty, caring, feisty, resilient heroine. With so much to juggle, it’s no wonder you reach for something sugary to keep up your emotional and physical stamina. Your hilarious inner dialogue is entertaining in and of itself. You sure have a knack of putting yourself right out there in the thick of things. Thank goodness your caring posse of great friends and new love interest always have your back.

Cade..What can I say? You obviously can recognize a good thing when you see it. You had your sights on Lila even before you officially met. Now, isn’t that just swoon worthy, romantic, folks? Seems like fate brought this leading lady right to you, just when you’ve been looking for something more than being a carefree bachelor/motorcycle club member.

The biggest surprise about this book? I must admit Lila’s forced involvement/participation in the Cartel showdown involving Moose was rather…to put it mildly….unexpected.

Thank you, Ms. Lopez, for giving this reviewer something to smile about. Not only that, but I actually found myself giggling aloud at times. I’m really looking forward to Book 2, Cupcake Overload, with more of this great couple’s antics, romance, and shenanigans. In fact, I suspect there will always be room on my bookshelf for sequels in this series.

Title: Always Room for Cupcakes, Series: Cupcakes (Book 1), Author: Bethany Lopez, Pages: 143, stand-alone, HEA, no main couple cheating, no OW/OM drama, no love triangle, one graphic scene with drug/mob related violence, a couple VERY steamy scenes with lusty language.

Book 1 – Always Room for Cupcakes, 2/6/16
Book 2 – Cupcake Overload (to release 2016)

(This review is based on ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion. No compensation was paid to the reviewer nor is there any affiliation between the reviewer and author/publisher.)

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Feb 06, 2016 Tee loves Kyle Jacobson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: february-2016

Okay first I have to say that I love absolutely love Bethany Lopez and her ability to tell a story like no other. I mean I was laughing my arse off as I was reading this book and I also did something I have never done in my life but I went out to the bakery down the road and bought some fresh baked cup cakes to eat while I read.

Lila is your normal wife and mother just living her life and raising her kids. Then one day she gets a wake up call that devastates her and breaks her normal family. Afte ...more

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Feb 14, 2016 1-Click Addict Support Group rated it really liked it

If you are looking for a sweet, sexy, quick, and fun read then Always Room for Cupcakes is the perfect book for you.

Lila has been through a lot after finding her husband of twelve years cheating on her with the town skank. Using her photography skills, she starts to turn her life around for herself and her twins, Elena and Elin, by working for a P.I. and taking pictures of other cheaters.

However, she quickly finds herself in a dangerous situation that she never expected. Enter Cade, a sexy, bad ...more

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May 28, 2019 Coco.V marked it as to-read

Shelves: freebie

🎁 FREE on Amazon today (5/28/2019)! 🎁

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May 14, 2019 Lisa Aiello rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance

3.5 stars - This was cute, fun, sexy and quirky. Our h is spunky, swears like a sailor, and gets herself into some crazy situations. I very much enjoyed this one.

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Feb 11, 2016 Lustful Literature rated it really liked it · review of another edition

DEBBIE'S REVIEW

This book started off fantastic. The first page had me hooked. I loved how spunky Lila was. Her good for nothing husband or as Lila refers to him as “The Douche” really wronged her. After Lila finds him cheating on her she leaves his sorry ass and becomes a photographer for a P.I. guy named Moose. Lila was the one that crawled in bushes to catch cheaters in the act.

“Being a wronged woman myself, I didn’t feel guilty about catching liars and cheaters in the act.”

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Feb 05, 2016 Paula Phillips rated it really liked it

I wasn't too sure what to expect from Always Room for Cupcakes as I have a few of Bethany Lopez's books on my Ipad to read , but haven't yet read them but I loved Always Room for Cupcakes and found myself really enjoying the main character Lila and her personality. Lila is what I could imagine Veronica Mars would be like if she was 30+ and was a single mother. After Lila's husband was caught cheating with whom Lila nicknamed "Starbucks Girl" , she got a job working for a PI. Tracking down other ...more

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Apr 29, 2016 Bette Hansen rated it it was amazing

I enjoyed this fun little read. I really like this author's writing style. Her stories are laced with humor, have fun sexy times, and leave you with a smile. This book is no exception. I loved Lila and how feisty she was. She's foul mouthed, outlandish, and completely hilarious. After discovering her douche of an ex was cheating on her she takes a job photographing other douches and proving their infidelity. One job though turns out to be a bit more than she bargained for! Lucky for her she has ...more

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Jan 25, 2016 Robin B rated it really liked it

Shelves: jenny, 2016-read

3.5 stars.

Overall I liked. I'm calling it a light romantic suspense. It's easy to read, not very heavy for the most part. One fairly graphic suspenseful/violent scene, but I enjoyed it.

I had a few minor issues. But one big problem I had was with the ending. It left a lot to be desired. It also left quite a few plot holes wide open. It felt like the author was more concerned with trying to get a set up going for a possible second book (no cliffhangers or anything) but in the process left numero ...more

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Jul 18, 2016 Dia rated it liked it

Shelves: romcom

Sweet and a short read!

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Feb 02, 2016 Michelle van Rij rated it really liked it

Shelves: februari-2016

4 CUPCAKE STARS

“Lila, there’s times when a word’s just a word, and other times when it comes from the heart.”

Always Room for Cupcakes was the first novel I’ve read by the very talented Bethany Lopez, and I absolutely loved it! I finished the book in less than five hours. One sitting. I just couldn’t put it away. Always Room for Cupcakes is a romantic suspense with a lot of humour. One minute I had chills and shivers from all those kisses and touches, the next minute those chills and shivers 4 CUPCAKE STARS

“Lila, there’s times when a word’s just a word, and other times when it comes from the heart.”

Always Room for Cupcakes was the first novel I’ve read by the very talented Bethany Lopez, and I absolutely loved it! I finished the book in less than five hours. One sitting. I just couldn’t put it away. Always Room for Cupcakes is a romantic suspense with a lot of humour. One minute I had chills and shivers from all those kisses and touches, the next minute those chills and shivers arised from fear. Only to be exchanged for tears another minute later. And to top it off, Bethany Lopez made me laugh occasionally. Always Room for Cupcakes is a fast paced tale about betrayal in love, picking yourself up, finding an instant connection with someone who isn’t your type at all, learning to trust again and finally, finding love for the second time.

“Now I figure, I’ve waited a long time and I know what I want. What I want is you… so, no, I don’t think it’s going too fast. I think it’s taking too damn long. I know where I’m at, I’m just waiting for you to catch up.”

Lila is broken, ten months after she caught her cheating husband. Who isn’t named in the entire story, until the last part. Which is funny, because Lila just calls him The Douche, as do her friends. He left her high and dry. After being a housemother for all those years (ten years of being a mother, twelve years of being a wive), Lila needs to pick up a real job to provide for her and her two children: the twins, Elin and Elena. I love those names, BTW. So she picks up shifts at her best friend’s bakery. Because she loves cupcakes and she has a really good friend in Amy May. But, because that is not enough, she has another side job. Lila works for a sleazy PI, delivering photograpic evidence off all the ragtag in town. Nobody, besides her two best friends, knows about these activities. Or so Lila thought…

Tingling head to toe from the adrenaline, and the close contact with a seriously hot man, I couldn’t stop my lips from spreading into a grin as we took off down Main Street.

When her job becomes a dangerous one, she is rescued by the mysterious, motorcycle riding bad-boy. Cade. Apparently, he has been following her for a couple weeks. At first, I didn’t know what to think about him. He came of dangerous and he had that stalker vibe. But Lila and Cade had an instant connection, and even though he was a complete stranger, she seemed to trust him. After their first date, I took a liking to him. He was still mysterious and didn’t like to talk about himself, but his honesty was apparent when he told Lila that this was his first date ever. He really liked her. I loved his bluntness. Cade tells you like it is. He says what he thinks and tells you what he wants. And with the description Bethany gave us of his appearance, I fell in love with Cade. Motorcycle boots, skinny jeans and a leather jacket. *SWOON*. Trimmed beard, dark eyes, dark shoulder-length hair. Sexy! Dangerous!

Everything about him was dark. His eyes, his hair, his deeply tanned skin. He wore a trimmed beard, which only added to his dangerous look, and had what looked like shoulder-length wavy hair, which was pulled back off of his face. Paired with motorcycle boots, jeans that fit like a glove, and a black leather jacket, the man was a billboard for raw male sexuality.

Lila and Cade’s relationship progresses gradually throughout the story. In a believable and natural pace. Sometimes, it seems fast, but it’s just very believable. Fortunately, there is no insta-love, just an instant attraction. Lila wants to do the right thing. So even though she is putting herself in danger, she doesn’t stop. She wants do justice and finish her job. Luckily, her other best friend, Bea, is a cop and she shares all the illegal stuff she sees with Bea. So with the support of her two best friends and the safety of Cade, she wants to finish her most dangerous job yet. Is she going to succeed?

“This is different for me, so it’s kind of good that you’re out of practice. Maybe you won’t realize right away when I fuck up.”

I liked Bethany’s writing. It wasn’t special, but it was good. It gets you hooked on the story. It also makes you form some kind of bond with Lila. And even with the side characters: Amy May, Bea, Cade, Lila’s children. I had the feeling I was experiencing the story together with Lila. Not only because of the high quality of Bethany’s writing, but also because she chose to write the tale in first person from solely Lila’s perspective. You didn’t get to know Cade’s thoughts or his activities when he wasn’t with Lila. I think that’s really what made the story for me. You’re only focused on Lila and you get just as surprised as her when that one nasty twist finds his way into the story. Maybe it wasn’t the most unpredictable story, but it had it’s fickle moments and I thought the storyline was authentic.

“We’ll have dinner, coffee, go to the movies, whatever. And eventually I’ll get my fists in all of this thick red hair.” His hand slid up my back, into my hair, cupping the back of my head. “And I’ll get to see those blue eyes go heavy with desire as I move above you.” I felt my eyes getting heavy, just as he’d described, as he spoke, and my lips parted as I tried to remain focused. “Seeing that lush ass move as you walk down the street, full of attitude and fire, the way your face lights up when you’re laughing with your kids, and the way you felt, arms around my waist, tits against my back when I had you on my bike… Those are just some of the reasons I just became a man who dates.”

Overall, I just loved this story. I loved Lila’s friendships. I loved the attraction, sparks and lust between Lila and Cade. And I loved how Cade did his best to take care of Lila. He has a sweet side after all. I can’t wait to read Bethany’s other books, because of her engaging prose. If you’re looking for a romance with suspence, thrill, humour, a strong heroine and a sexy bad-ass hero, Always Room for Cupcakes is an absolute must for on your TBR-list.

We didn’t rush, instead relishing the feeling of being joined. Loving every moment, every sigh, every touch. Reveling in the fact that we were alive.

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Jun 21, 2019 Flavs is Mrs David Gandy♥~♥’ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I have to say that I really enjoyed the story. This is just my type of romance book. Alpha male and kick ass heroine. Reminded me so much of a KA Book.
Only think that I couldn't get past was the narrator. I don't know if it was just me, but it kept sounding like there was some noise in the background. Which really was distracting listening to the story ...more

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Jun 06, 2019 Evelyn Grabas rated it it was ok

What could have been a good story was ruined by a lack of research and proof reading.
First and foremost, any woman with minor children who sues her husband for divorce doesn't wind up living in a miserable little apartment while Daddy lives high on the hog. Mommy and kids live in the marital home and Daddy pays the freight until the children reach majority. I have spent 50 years of my life with the law and have never seen a mother and children reduced to poverty while the husband is financially ...more

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Mar 05, 2016 Trudy Dowling rated it really liked it

I had never read anything by Bethany Lopez before this book. She is a new-to-me author thanks to March Madness gifting me the book. This book was an awesome choice. Always Room for Cupcakes is the “bomb” as people used to say. The book was mind blowing. When I finish a book I start another almost immediately. I started this one at midnight. You know what I mean??- just a few chapters before bedtime. 4:15 this morning was just a few chapters more and I had reached the epilogue. So much for just I had never read anything by Bethany Lopez before this book. She is a new-to-me author thanks to March Madness gifting me the book. This book was an awesome choice. Always Room for Cupcakes is the “bomb” as people used to say. The book was mind blowing. When I finish a book I start another almost immediately. I started this one at midnight. You know what I mean??- just a few chapters before bedtime. 4:15 this morning was just a few chapters more and I had reached the epilogue. So much for just getting acquainted with Always Room for Cupcakes.
I disappeared into the book. It flowed really well. I didn’t have to go back and re-read anything. I hate it when I have to stop, reverse and re-read. The storyline was captivating. It kept me interested, excited and hopeful. And the descriptions??? Lets just say I will never look at a hedgehog the same way after Lila captures her husband and a woman in his car with ankles in the air and steamy windows behind a Starbucks.
The heroine in the book is Lila, a recently divorced survivor. She is an inspiration to women. We can survive. We can make it on our own. We just might have to do some strange things. To keep a roof over her head she takes pictures for a P.I. Some of the “perps” she had to photograph were kind of creepy. Many were in compromising positions making divorce attorneys very happy.
There is this one job that makes her uncomfortable. Every time she takes the requested pictures more are wanted. The more she sees and hears the more frightened she becomes.
Lila is spotted by a creepy guy in an alley outside of a nail salon Lila had been taking pictures. She flees to safety. Cade Wilkes (a guy she doesn’t know) rides up on his motorcycle and tells her to get on. Hunky hero to the rescue. He is her safety. Her first bike ride is his first relationship ride. Cade knows what he wants and he wants Lila, the green eyed lady.
Add this all up and you get wonderful romance, new love, suspense, kidnapping. All in a day’s work for a photographic investigator. In the end you have a really good HEA and a craving for cupcakes. I do wish there had been more on what Cade really does, what was the club into, and Lila meeting the members.

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Jan 02, 2016 Maria Rose rated it it was amazing

Shelves: single-parent-romance, 5-star-reads, fully-reviewed-books, best-of-2016, widow-divorce-2nd-love

This story is a bit of a departure for the author from her usual contemporary romance novels. Instead it's a romantic comedy, with a bit of suspense thrown into the mix, as Lila must support herself after divorcing from her cheating ex husband, and does so by putting in some extra hours as an 'investigative photographer', essentially taking photos of people doing things they shouldn't be doing (naughty, naughty!). But she gets more than she bargained for when her boss, Moose, has her trailing no This story is a bit of a departure for the author from her usual contemporary romance novels. Instead it's a romantic comedy, with a bit of suspense thrown into the mix, as Lila must support herself after divorcing from her cheating ex husband, and does so by putting in some extra hours as an 'investigative photographer', essentially taking photos of people doing things they shouldn't be doing (naughty, naughty!). But she gets more than she bargained for when her boss, Moose, has her trailing not just the usual cheating spouses but getting embroiled in investigating the local drug trade. Luckily, she's made a new friend in Cade, a tall, dark and handsome man who just so happens to be part of a local motorcycle club. When things start to heat up, will Cade be on her side or part of the problem?

I really enjoyed this! Lila is a hoot, constantly drowning her emotions in cupcakes, and doing her best to support her two kids. Though she and her ex have problems, to her credit, she acknowledges that he is a good father to them, and I appreciated that they had a decent understanding when it came to joint childcare. The ex-bashing is related to his falling down on the spouse side of things and not the parenting. She has a best friend whom she confides in , and despairs of finding a good man out there after her own experience. When Cade enters the picture, a large, confident, secure in his manhood kind of guy, she can't quite believe that he'd be interested in her. But he is, and though he has a love 'em and leave 'em reputation, he's determined to prove to Lila that she means something more to him. They share some funny, sexy scenes together, and definitely are compatible in the bedroom. Things do take a more serious (and slightly gruesome) turn as Lila discovers that her latest photo assignment is a lot more serious and that she's gotten in over her head. It's a fast paced, sexy, and action packed story and I hope we'll get to read more about Lila and her friends! 4.5 stars.

Note: a copy of this story was provided by the author for review.

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Feb 15, 2016 BookHookup rated it liked it

3.5 stars!! This was a fun, quick read that mixed romance with suspense and even a bit of humor to bring it all together. My first thought as I started this book was “WOW…how long has it been since I’ve read a Bethany Lopez book?” The reason is that this is definitely an adult book – one filled with adult situations and language – and I think I’ve somehow put Ms. Lopez in the YA category in my mind. What’s that got to do with anything, you ask? Well, I was surprised, and pleasantly so! The autho 3.5 stars!! This was a fun, quick read that mixed romance with suspense and even a bit of humor to bring it all together. My first thought as I started this book was “WOW…how long has it been since I’ve read a Bethany Lopez book?” The reason is that this is definitely an adult book – one filled with adult situations and language – and I think I’ve somehow put Ms. Lopez in the YA category in my mind. What’s that got to do with anything, you ask? Well, I was surprised, and pleasantly so! The author has a great voice, no matter the genre, and I love that I can read a variety of books by her!

Lila is a recently divorced mother of two who’s turned into a sassy photographer working for a somewhat shady private eye. Even though she’s been hurt before, I loved that she had a positive attitude about her future and was not afraid to take on challenges. Lucky for us, she’s also willing to take on risks…including Cade, the bad ass, motorcycle-riding bad boy who comes out of nowhere and makes a huge impact on her life. He was definitely not her usual type and a bit of a scary adventure for her but I really liked that she embraced the unknown…took a chance! Cade, with all his alpha-male swagger, still had a soft heart and was focused on getting what he wanted – Lila!!

Their adventures were great and the secondary characters added substance to this story. Lila could definitely be someone I know in real life, a sister or a friend and this was definitely shown by how she interacted with her children and others in the town. The only thing I didn’t get from this book that I would have liked was a few more pages. It falls between a novella and a full-sized book and, because of that, I felt like I didn’t get enough time with these characters. I would have liked to get to know them better and spend more time experiencing the situations they found themselves in. Digging deeper into Lila and Cade as people would have made me very happy. However, overall this was a good read…enjoyable, fast-paced and fun! And I look forward to seeing what Ms. Lopez will do next! ...more

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Feb 08, 2016 The Smutbrarians rated it really liked it

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Storyline: 5
Angst: 1
Tissue: 0
Value: 5
Panty Scorching: 5
Over All Rating: 4.25 Stars
Kindle eARC provided by Author
Reviewed by Robin

Lila thought she had it all with 2 kids, the middle class house and the successful husband. Until she caught him with his face between the legs of the town slut. Then Lila’s life takes a sharp left turn and she’s starting a new career as an "investigative photographer". When hot badass Cade rescues her when things get a little sketchy, will he be a sexy distraction or ...more

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Oct 11, 2017 Sandi Ramirez rated it it was amazing

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I have no idea how I missed hearing about this book by Bethany Lopez. I mean come on Cupcakes, hot biker dude, even hotter romance, great storyline , oh yes and might a say one mighty fine cover as well. Yep had me breaking out the coconut flour and whipping up a batch of my favorite cupcakes to eat while reading this book. I loved the fact that this Author gave us real life situations, yep mixed with humor and hotness... I mean come on Cade is one hawt biker dude. Yep! This is one series I am h ...more

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Feb 10, 2016 Jackie Lane rated it really liked it

I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this book.

This is my first book by Bethany Lopez and it definitely won't be my last.

It was fun, sassy, charming and a good solid read.

The characters were well developed and the storyline kept me interested.

Delilah (Lila) Horton finds her husband in an uncompromising position with another woman and it sets her off. She is her own "man haters club president". She moves out with her 2 twin children and finds a job as a photographer. She loves her job because she ...more

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Jan 30, 2016 Jo - •.★Reading Is My Bliss★.• rated it really liked it

This was a fast paced but fun read. Delilah has recently started working for a Private Investigator, taking photos of people in compromising positions, whether it be cheating or some other dodgy activity. She used to be a homemaker, a dedicated wife and mother. Until she caught her husband cheating on her one night. She is now divorced and trying to make it on her own so having this job is a must to support her new situation.

'I'd gone from sweet and caring housewife to bitter, hard-as-nails s ...more

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Feb 02, 2016 Annamaria rated it it was amazing

Five Fantastic Stars! Lila is recently divorced from her cheating husband and is starting to work for a private investigator. Cade is a dark, sexy motorcycle riding man who seems to be coming to the rescue whenever she needs one. Will she develop a relationship with him and will he be able to rescue her when she really needs it? This book is romantic, suspenseful, and funny. The Author does a fantastic job with the story line and the characters. I couldn't put the book down and read it in one da ...more

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Bethany Lopez is a USA Today Bestselling author of more than thirty books and has been published since 2011. She's a lover of all things romance, which she incorporates into the books she writes, no matter the genre.
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