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The Sexy Soldiers #11
The Shavetail
Duty. Honor. Country.
Love. Romance. Passion.
Paige
For way too long, I’ve been silently and hopelessly in love with a guy who doesn’t see me as anything but his best friend. I stood by and watched as he found a woman to love--and as she dumped him the day of their wedding. I haven’t given him even a hint about my true feelings.
Until the day he asked me to be his pretend girlfriend. Now that he needs me, I finally have the chance I’ve been longing for--to show him how perfect we can be together.
Wyatt
My life was perfect. I was about to graduate from West Point and marry the most beautiful girl in the world all in the same day, then launch my career as a brand-new second lieutenant. When my fiancée dumped me, I thought I’d lost everything. I didn’t know how to go on.
Until the day I panicked and asked my friend to be my fake girlfriend. She saved my ass, and now I find myself looking for reasons to keep her close . . . because it turns out I don’t want to let her go.
Love. Romance. Passion.
Paige
For way too long, I’ve been silently and hopelessly in love with a guy who doesn’t see me as anything but his best friend. I stood by and watched as he found a woman to love--and as she dumped him the day of their wedding. I haven’t given him even a hint about my true feelings.
Until the day he asked me to be his pretend girlfriend. Now that he needs me, I finally have the chance I’ve been longing for--to show him how perfect we can be together.
Wyatt
My life was perfect. I was about to graduate from West Point and marry the most beautiful girl in the world all in the same day, then launch my career as a brand-new second lieutenant. When my fiancée dumped me, I thought I’d lost everything. I didn’t know how to go on.
Until the day I panicked and asked my friend to be my fake girlfriend. She saved my ass, and now I find myself looking for reasons to keep her close . . . because it turns out I don’t want to let her go.
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Published April 7, 2020
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Tawdra Kandle
147 books777 followersTawdra Kandle is the author of over 140 contemporary and paranormal romances. Her engaging characters and realistic worlds lure return readers to devour the steamy love stories she spins.
Tawdra writes stories just like real life . . . only spicier!
Fan favorites include The Anti-Cinderella Chronicles, Love in a Small Town, and The Sexy Soldiers Military Romances.
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Tawdra writes stories just like real life . . . only spicier!
Fan favorites include The Anti-Cinderella Chronicles, Love in a Small Town, and The Sexy Soldiers Military Romances.
Tawdra lives in central Florida with her husband, a sweet pup, and a snarky cat. Assorted grown children and two perfect granddaughters live nearby.
You can FOLLOW Tawdra here to receive updates on her releases. You can also visit her website at http://tawdrakandle.com for more information, and subscribe to her newsletter https://tawdrakandle.substack.com/sub... for sales announcements, special exclusive content, and promotions!
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April 2, 2020
Terrific, sweet friends-to-lovers story!
Paige has been pining for her best friend since high school, but Wyatt couldn't see past his infatuation with with the manipulative Kimberly until she dumped him the day before their wedding. He spends what would have been his wedding night commiserating with Paige, who puts a stop to his drunken advances before something happens they'd both regret.
The story then picks up a couple months later, when Wyatt has his head clear and Paige is determined to move beyond her crush on him. But when he needs a place to live and he finds out she needs a roommate, AND his coworkers and boss think he's involved with her anyway, Wyatt decides to repair their friendship and save face at work by moving in and pretending they're in a relationship.
I loved how Paige really made him work for it. Wyatt has more than a few things to figure out, and I really enjoyed watching him sort through all his seemingly conflicting emotions. This was a shorter novella, but just long enough to pack in all the emotional tension and angst that defines the friends-to-lovers trope.
Lark and Addison are there to support Paige, and it was nice to get updates on their current relationships and work statuses. Seeing all three couples get solid HEAs makes this entire series well worth reading. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Paige has been pining for her best friend since high school, but Wyatt couldn't see past his infatuation with with the manipulative Kimberly until she dumped him the day before their wedding. He spends what would have been his wedding night commiserating with Paige, who puts a stop to his drunken advances before something happens they'd both regret.
The story then picks up a couple months later, when Wyatt has his head clear and Paige is determined to move beyond her crush on him. But when he needs a place to live and he finds out she needs a roommate, AND his coworkers and boss think he's involved with her anyway, Wyatt decides to repair their friendship and save face at work by moving in and pretending they're in a relationship.
I loved how Paige really made him work for it. Wyatt has more than a few things to figure out, and I really enjoyed watching him sort through all his seemingly conflicting emotions. This was a shorter novella, but just long enough to pack in all the emotional tension and angst that defines the friends-to-lovers trope.
Lark and Addison are there to support Paige, and it was nice to get updates on their current relationships and work statuses. Seeing all three couples get solid HEAs makes this entire series well worth reading. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
April 11, 2020
This was a short but sweet read. Who doesn't want to dive into a self-contained romance to escape for a few hours? The pages flew by and I ended the book with a smile on my face!
This story is set in a pre-established world, but can definitely be read alone. We briefly met Paige at the end of the previous book, but we get to know her much better here. She's been in love with her best friend for forever. She's never owned up to it, hoping Wyatt would magically realize they were meant to be and act on it. Things weren't looking so good when he announced he'd met "the one" and it wasn't her, which led to some bad mistakes on both ends.
Wyatt was dumped at the altar. Well, maybe not at the altar, but on the day of his wedding. Paige, of course, is there to pick up the pieces, but a drunken Wyatt makes things... bad. I mean, I was rooting for a quick resolution where they have their happily ever after, but it takes a little longer to get there. There's a few job changes, life decisions, and oodles of sexual tension before we even take a solid step in the right direction. These two make an absolutely fabulous couple, so I'm rooting for them hardcore. This story, while not super duper surprising, was so very great. I'll take 100 of these stories over something that bums me out right now.
This story is set in a pre-established world, but can definitely be read alone. We briefly met Paige at the end of the previous book, but we get to know her much better here. She's been in love with her best friend for forever. She's never owned up to it, hoping Wyatt would magically realize they were meant to be and act on it. Things weren't looking so good when he announced he'd met "the one" and it wasn't her, which led to some bad mistakes on both ends.
Wyatt was dumped at the altar. Well, maybe not at the altar, but on the day of his wedding. Paige, of course, is there to pick up the pieces, but a drunken Wyatt makes things... bad. I mean, I was rooting for a quick resolution where they have their happily ever after, but it takes a little longer to get there. There's a few job changes, life decisions, and oodles of sexual tension before we even take a solid step in the right direction. These two make an absolutely fabulous couple, so I'm rooting for them hardcore. This story, while not super duper surprising, was so very great. I'll take 100 of these stories over something that bums me out right now.
April 11, 2020
The Shavetail is book number three in the new series career soldier West Point tour of duty. As with the previous books in the series these read as standalone’s, with some returning characters but not so you get confused as to who is who.
Paige and Wyatt have been best friends for a long time. Over the years, she stood by and watched him live the life she wanted, with another woman. When his fiancée dumps him will it finally be her chance at happiness? Especially since he asks her to be his pretend girlfriend. Can she convince him that her feelings are real and they could be amazing together?
Wyatt thought he was on the fast track to the live he always wanted. West Point grad, beautiful fiancée, incredible best friend, career lieutenant. When his fiancée dumped him he thought that was it, until he asks Paige to be his pretend girlfriend. He is just emotional, yea that is why he is starting to look at Paige as more than his best friend.
I voluntarily read and reviewed and advance copy without expectation, all opinions expressed are my own. I will patiently wait for the next installment to be released in this new series.
Paige and Wyatt have been best friends for a long time. Over the years, she stood by and watched him live the life she wanted, with another woman. When his fiancée dumps him will it finally be her chance at happiness? Especially since he asks her to be his pretend girlfriend. Can she convince him that her feelings are real and they could be amazing together?
Wyatt thought he was on the fast track to the live he always wanted. West Point grad, beautiful fiancée, incredible best friend, career lieutenant. When his fiancée dumped him he thought that was it, until he asks Paige to be his pretend girlfriend. He is just emotional, yea that is why he is starting to look at Paige as more than his best friend.
I voluntarily read and reviewed and advance copy without expectation, all opinions expressed are my own. I will patiently wait for the next installment to be released in this new series.
April 14, 2020
Every time I read a book in this series it becomes my new favourite and with this latest addition that hasn't changed I absolutely loved Paige and Wyatt's story a true case of not recognising what is right under your nose.
Paige as always loved her best friend Wyatt she has pined after him all through school and even though he is now at West Point she still feels the same but she knows she has to get over it after all he is about to marry Kimberley on graduating from the academy. . . That is until the unthinkable happens and she walks away the day before the wedding standing Wyatt up. He holds it together for his graduation but then ties one on in Paige's company that night she has to send him on his way before they cross a line that they cannot return from. She finally decide that she has to start living her life and forgetting her crush on Wyatt Then he turns up wanting to be her new housemate and to pretend to his friends that he is her boyfriend but what happens when pretend starts to feel real will they finally admit what they can be to one another and move on to the HEA they deserve together.
Paige as always loved her best friend Wyatt she has pined after him all through school and even though he is now at West Point she still feels the same but she knows she has to get over it after all he is about to marry Kimberley on graduating from the academy. . . That is until the unthinkable happens and she walks away the day before the wedding standing Wyatt up. He holds it together for his graduation but then ties one on in Paige's company that night she has to send him on his way before they cross a line that they cannot return from. She finally decide that she has to start living her life and forgetting her crush on Wyatt Then he turns up wanting to be her new housemate and to pretend to his friends that he is her boyfriend but what happens when pretend starts to feel real will they finally admit what they can be to one another and move on to the HEA they deserve together.
April 10, 2020
Paige loves Wyatt but he has know idea he's about to get married until the bride to be calls it off Paige is always there for him but one kiss and suddenly Paige isn't talking to Wyatt anymore. Wyatt I messed up and kissed my best friend but now after several months I'm back at West Point helping my old team win another one and maybe I can fix things with page until I sorta let everyone think she's my girlfriend only she agrees to the lie now we're pretending and living together I can't pretend were just friends anymore. These two were cute he doesn't realize he loves her and Paige is afraid to tell him but some much needed advice and some much needed liquid courage and everything falls into place with a miss understanding or too the next day. Fun romantic read without allot of drama will definitely read more by this Author in the future.
I was allowed to receive and advance copy of this book via Booksprout and this is my honest review.
I was allowed to receive and advance copy of this book via Booksprout and this is my honest review.
April 11, 2020
What would you do if you had to help your best friend plan his wedding to someone who can't stand you? What would you do if said girl dumped your best friend the day they were supposed to get married? What do you do if best friend that you have been in love with since 16 kissed you after his fiancee left him and then thanked you for allowing him to kiss you? These are all questions Paige has to answer in regards to her best friend Wyatt before chapter 4 of the book. Wyatt and Paige have known each other since elementary school. Paige tries to get over Wyatt but Wyatt needs Paige's help. Because, Paige loves wyatt, she helps him even if her heart will probably get broken in the end. Wyatt does something that gets him in trouble with Paige. Good book with good characters. An emotional rollercoaster of emotions that will have you on the edge of your seat.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 2, 2020
I thought Sawyer’s story was my favorite, but I was wrong!! Wyatt and Paige’s story is the best! Who can’t relate to having unrequited feelings for someone? You remember the angst of uncertainty about the love you felt, and the heartache thinking your feelings weren’t reciprocated. Well, you’re going to feel that way again, but never fear, there’s more to Paige’s and Wyatt’s story. The emotions are strong. and you just know their friendship is destined to be so much more. They are a fun couple, and you’ll enjoy reading every page of this romantic tale, even when things become rocky, you won’t want to put the book down. This has been the most engaging and entertaining series, and this story is the best of the lot!!!
April 12, 2020
Paige is shocked to find her best friend and love of her life back at West Point.
Paige was shocked to see Wyatt In the Thayer Hotel where she works. The last time they had been here he had just been dumped on the morning of his graduation from West Point and wedding and they had looked around the wreckage of his dreams as the reception had been due to be held there then they got drunk in the honeymoon suite. He had left and was due to go into officer training so she wonder why he was back at West Point. Wyatt has been asked to to take a posting on the coaching team of the Army's Black Knights Football team and seeing his best friend again is a bonus for him.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Paige was shocked to see Wyatt In the Thayer Hotel where she works. The last time they had been here he had just been dumped on the morning of his graduation from West Point and wedding and they had looked around the wreckage of his dreams as the reception had been due to be held there then they got drunk in the honeymoon suite. He had left and was due to go into officer training so she wonder why he was back at West Point. Wyatt has been asked to to take a posting on the coaching team of the Army's Black Knights Football team and seeing his best friend again is a bonus for him.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 15, 2020
This is the third book in this little series and each and every one of them has been so freaking great!! They are all lightly interconnected but each story is very individualistic! This is all about unrequited love, friends-to-lovers and not realizing what is right in front of you until you almost mess it up to the point that it may be gone. The emotion that was invoked while reading the story of Paige and Wyatt made this a definite tearjerker and was something that I felt deep down to my core!! It is time to go see if I can find any tissue at the store since I have used them all in reading these three books!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 5, 2020
Wyatt and Paige has been Friends since they were in second grade. Paige has been in over with Wyatt but could never tell him so she just stayed his best friend. Wyatt was due to get married by the bride called it off which made Paige happy but Wyatt upset. Years later Wyatt needs a date and asks Paige to go, only for everyone to assume Paige is his wife. Instead of telling the truth he asks Paige to play along. She does but things go from pretend to real. Once they sleep together, they confess their.love.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 14, 2020
This is a West Point Tour of Duty book. This is a best friends turn more story for Paige and Wyatt. The easiest way to make the transition is to be in a fake relationship. Wyatt needs a girlfriend and so he asks his best friend Paige, she agrees. Paige has loved Wyatt as more than a friend for awhile but she was not ready to share her feelings. However, Wyatt almost getting married may have changed things up. A great steamy, military story that flows smoothly with a little twist here and there to keep you turning this pages. Enjoy!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 15, 2020
Best friends. Fake relationship. Military hero. I’m like a cat in a whole garden full of catnip right now. This story is just so stinking sweet. It combines so many of my very favorite themes into one perfect confection. It’s definitely got the “awe” factor of a Hallmark movie. And when combined with the author’s sassy spice, you’ve got a book that left me laughing, sighing, and fighting back a tear or two. This book was such an easy read. I got to the end of Paige and Wyatt’s story and I wasn’t anywhere close to being ready to let them go yet. I don’t want it to be over already.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.
April 15, 2020
Wyatt's fiancee dumps him on their wedding day. He's drunk and upset, and makes a move on Paige. She's always been in love with her best friend, but doesn't want to be with him like this. Fast forward a few months... There's a misunderstanding at Wyatt's new job, and now they think that Paige is his girlfriend/soon-to-be-fiancee. She agrees to play along, until it's time for her to leave for her new job. I really enjoyed this book, a friends-to-lovers story that's sweet and steamy. They have great chemistry, even if it takes practically forever for Wyatt to realize it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 2, 2020
Paige and Wyatt have been best friends since they were kids. Paige has been in love with Wyatt since she was a teenager. Wyatt is completely oblivious to how Paige feels, thinking they are just best friends. This story has a predictable story line but it is done well and you can't help but feel all the emotion that Paige is feeling. Wyatt is slow but he does eventually realise the he and Paige are meant to be together and the ending is just beautiful. I loved getting to catch up with the other couples from this series.
April 9, 2020
We met Paige in the previous book, she was upset because her best friend, Wyatt, was about to get married. Only problem was that she’d been in love with him for years. As luck would have it, his fiancée jilted him and he’s a single man once more. They meet up in person when he accepts a coaching post on the football team, that’s when things start to happen. A well written story that grabbed and kept my attention.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 12, 2020
This is a wonderful friends to lovers book with Paige who has been in love with her friend Wyatt but he has never looked at her that way so never expressed how she felt about him. On the day that he was to get married to his fiancee Kimberly she dumps him leaving him heartbroken but it is Paige that steps in to help him when he needs her to pretend to be his girlfriend. Soon Wyatt is looking at Paige in a different way like he is seeing her for the first time and he likes what he sees. Great book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 13, 2020
This is a short,sweet best friends to lovers romance between Paige and Wyatt. She has loved Wyatt for years but was always just a friend to him. Until he needs a fake relationship which quickly turns real. The author does a great job developing the story and moving it quickly and smoothly. I enjoyed watching their relationship grow from friends to so much more. It's well written,moves quickly and smoothly and is an enjoyable read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
April 3, 2020
I've read a lot of books written by Tawdra Kandle; she has done a great job at writing another good book; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
April 8, 2020
First time reading this author and I was thoroughly impressed how everything was described, all the backstory given to the characters. I enjoyed the relationship between Paige and Wyatt, both so afraid to lose their friendship because they both wanted more, but scared to take that leap. This was a fun storyline and also one of my favorites of best friends make the best lovers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2020
This Fake Fiance Romance Novel is a very well-written book 3 in the West Point Tour of Duty Series that has characters that have a relationship which started on a lie, but come to love each other on the wayt. These characters are very well-constructed with depth and history. This story is interesting with some great chemistry. This story is interesting and entertaining and a must read secret love story
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 16, 2020
I enjoyed this military romance. It's a fairly quick read where a meaningless night turns into so much more. I really like the characters in this nicely developed story. Paige and Wyatt are friends. She has secretly loved him and has been there for him now he needs her be his pretend girlfriend. Will she get to move past the friend zone? This is a very captivating story and sexy read. I really love how this story develops.
April 27, 2020
The writing will draw you in after only a few pages and have you finishing the book in one sitting.
There is the perfect amount of angst and romance to keep you hooked.
I loved how their relationship unfolded so we could see these amazing characters grow in ways you never expected.
I would suggest picking up a copy asap, you will NOT be disappointed!
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
There is the perfect amount of angst and romance to keep you hooked.
I loved how their relationship unfolded so we could see these amazing characters grow in ways you never expected.
I would suggest picking up a copy asap, you will NOT be disappointed!
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April 9, 2020
Military romance, friends to lovers, second chance is in the quite entertaining story.
The relationship between Paige and Wyatt was so sweet, both so afraid to lose their friendship and both in love.
Good storyline, engaging and enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The relationship between Paige and Wyatt was so sweet, both so afraid to lose their friendship and both in love.
Good storyline, engaging and enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2020
A wonderful fake fiance romance. Well developed characters with definite chemistry between them. What starts out as fake doesn't always stay fake especially when the chemistry between them is real. A great entertaining read you'll be glad you have on your reading list.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2020
Book three in the Career Soldier West Point Tour of Duty series, a well written story of best friends Lieutenant Wyatt Henderson and Paige Mulaney. They have so much to get through the big one being that she secretly loves him and has for years and he does not have a clue. I enjoyed seeing this story come together.
April 17, 2020
Awwww Tawdra is quickly becoming one of my new favourite authors! I loved this story's complex simplicity. Trying saying that 10 times fast, lol. Childhood friends blossom into more in this third military romance in the Career Soldier West Point Tour of Duty series. Will there be a fourth?!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2020
This was a quick, cute read. The characters were well done as was the story line. The book had a smooth flow to it. Looking forward to more from the author.
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April 10, 2020
This story is full of courage, honour, love, romance, sizzling chemistry. Overall a enjoyable story and you will enjoy it all the way through. The story flows well, and it is described well.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 16, 2020
This was an amazing love story. It was sweet and tender. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
May 7, 2020
I loved Paige & Wyatt's story. Great characters. I felt for them both. It was a bit of an emotional read fo me. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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