Steamy romantic comedy where dogs are part of the family! The Unleashed Romance Boxed Set includes three full-length Fetching, Dashing, and Sporting. Get ready for a frenemies-to-lovers romance, a virgin-best friend romance, and a surprise road trip with her best friend’s brother!
Book 1: Fetching Wyatt I’m a self-made billionaire with a soft spot for damsels in distress, so when I move to the quirky lakeside community of Summerdale, I immediately zero in on the woman I most want to…ahem, rescue. Only the stubborn woman refuses to cooperate.
Sydney When Satan, aka Wyatt Winters, moves to town, I do my best to be welcoming. After all, I’m the owner of the historic restaurant and bar that he keeps showing up at, despite criticizing nearly everything about it. Deep breath . I might’ve lost my cool and made a rude gesture in his direction. And told him off. How was I to know he was considering investing in my place?
Did I mention I’m in debt up to my eyeballs and every bank has turned me down? Still, there’s not a snowball’s chance in hell I’d ever work with him. Or admit he fires me up in every way. And then a snowstorm traps us together and— I’m melting.
Book 2: Dashing
Adam True or false? Men and women can’t be friends. I used to say true, until I met Kayla. Yes, she’s a goddess, but it’s completely platonic. So when she asks me to pose as her fiancé at a party, I’m all in. Especially since her sleazeball ex will be there. Can you believe this weasel dumped her at the altar? I’ve got your back, Kayla. What are friends for? But now I’m worried I played the part too well because we’re heading home, and she makes a she’s tired of saving herself for marriage and wants me to be her first. Her first! I can’t go there. The woman has committed relationship written all over her, something I’m never doing again for good reason. Except when I tell her no, she starts considering other candidates. I can’t let her be with some random guy! I can’t cross the line either. She doesn’t know what she’s asking! She doesn’t know what she’s doing! Someone has to stop her.
Kayla Only Adam will do.
Book 3: Sporting Jenna After accidentally dinging a brand-new car, I’m suddenly face-to-face with an angry alpha male. And the sparks are flying. Wait. Eli Robinson? How’s it possible the irritating younger brother of my best friend has morphed into this gorgeous swaggering man? I can’t let myself be tempted. Eli is off-limits. My best friend, his sister who helped raise him, makes sure I know it. Except the more I get to know him, the more difficult it is to stay away. This can only end badly. No relationship is worth losing my best friend. And then he kidnaps me.
Eli Once upon a time, Jenna Larsen was my teenaged dream girl, and I mean that in the dirtiest way possible. Now that we’re adults, I discovered she’s even better than I dreamed. So I take her on a surprise trip to get away from judging eyes. An extended date of sorts. Fine. I kidnapped her. I only hope she stops being mad long enough to give us a chance.
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Kylie Gilmore is the USA Today bestselling author of over fifty humorous contemporary romances. Her series include Happy Endings in Clover Park, Unleashed Romance, the Rourkes, the Happy Endings Book Club, Clover Park, and Clover Park Charmers. With more than three million downloads of her books, readers all over the world love escaping into her hilarious feel-good romances featuring strong bonds with family, friends, and community.
Kylie lives in New York with her family, a demanding cat, and a nutso dog. When she's not writing, reading hot romance, or dutifully taking notes at writing conferences, you can find her happily crafting what will surely be future family heirlooms.
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THE ROURKES Royal Catch (Book 1) Royal Hottie (Book 2) Royal Darling (Book 3) Royal Charmer (Book 4) Royal Player (Book 5) Royal Shark (Book 6) Rogue Prince (Book 7) Rogue Gentleman (Book 8) Rogue Rascal (Book 9) Rogue Angel (Book 10) Rogue Devil (Book 11) Rogue Beast (Book 12)
HAPPY ENDINGS BOOK CLUB Hidden Hollywood (Book 1) Inviting Trouble (Book 2) So Revealing (Book 3) Formal Arrangement (Book 4) Bad Boy Done Wrong (Book 5) Mess With Me (Book 6) Resisting Fate (Book 7) Chance of Romance (Book 8) Wicked Flirt (Book 9) An Inconvenient Plan (Book 10) A Happy Endings Wedding (Book 11)
CLOVER PARK SERIES The Opposite of Wild (Book 1) Daisy Does It All (Book 2) Bad Taste in Men (Book 3) Kissing Santa (Book 4) Restless Harmony (Book 5) Not My Romeo (Book 6) Rev Me Up (Book 7) An Ambitious Engagement (Book 8) Clutch Player (Book 9) A Tempting Friendship (Book 10) Clover Park Bride: Nico and Lily’s Wedding A Valentine’s Day Gift (Book 11) Maggie Meets Her Match (Book 12)
CLOVER PARK CHARMERS Almost Over It (Book 1) Almost Married (Book 2) Almost Fate (Book 3) Almost in Love (Book 4) Almost Romance (Book 5) Almost Hitched (Book 6)
Book 1: Billionaire makes 2 major mistakes: Criticizing and demanding a share of the family generations of ownership restaurant in order to bring it up to profitability. Enjoyable romance in this small historic town. Need to read this first as it introduces the other 2 stories, too. Book 2 Adam (related to characters in book 1 and story starts there) is adamantly non-relationship … but, Kayla!!!! He holds out … resists… but she is darling in her irresistibility. Also a nice romance. Book 3: Ah, poor Jenna. Her parents really sliced and diced her views of marital drama. Now, you are going to have to buy into the idea of the local cop kidnapping her and his persistence in chasing her … even when her parents do a job messing her up all over again. But, love wins again.
We get to enjoy three of the Robinson siblings romances. Sydney and her brothers Adam and Eli find romance. All three of them take the long way to find romance. Loved all three of the romances. Sydney and Wyatt are funny! Kayla and Adam and Kayla's proposition makes Adam uncomfortable. Eli and Jenna with Eli's sister, Sydney, warning Jenna not to break Eli's heart. I can't wait to read more in this series and finds out what happens to the other brothers!
I liked these stories, they have believable characters and each couple has their own stuff to work through.. I also like that they're all dog lovers and the dogs all have their own quirky personalities. Everyone is close and it's based in a small town. I hope there's more to the series.
"Unleashed Romance," a collection of three short novels, is perfect for curling up after a tough day, weatherwise or emotionally. I wish author Kylie Gilmore had developed each dog's personality more and it"s place as part of the couple's dynamic in each story. However, such novels have a firm place in confident readers' lives as mine.
I reviewed each book separately under each of their titles. I will say that these are standalone books, but the characters are very intertwined in each story. It helps with the set up and background for each couple so far. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
A quite nice series with three stories of love in one book. With Wyatt and Sydney, opposites attract. Adam realized that he loves the younger sister of his brother in law. Caleb has been in love with one of Sydney's best friends since he was 16.
3 stories of siblings finding love. The sister hates the guy, then winds up married to him. That guys little sister winds up with the wife’s brother. Then the sisters best friend winds up falling for the younger brother.
What a great set. Plus, it ties in with her other series, which is cool. Great characters and I especially love all the fur babies involved. Can't wait to read on.
Each has a story but they all fit together. The stories are cute, not the best ever, but cute. I will continue reading them because of my invested time and because they’re cute
These three books have a little bit of everything - sweet moments, fan your face steam, a bit of hilarity, tearful scenes, cute pets, painful pasts and heart squeezing love. This is all portrayed with well developed characters and engaging storylines. Expect to feel all the feels while reading these books. On their way to their HEA, all the couples must deal with their own issues and past baggage in order to grow together to build strong, healthy and respectful relationships with each other. While I love reading romances for the escape from life and the guaranteed HEA, when real life issues are included in the story, I love the books even more. These issues were included in an organic, beautiful way and made the stories even more relatable.
Fetching
Wyatt is a millionaire who moved to the small town of Summerdale to change the pace of his life. He has a habit of rescuing women in need. Sydney owns the local restaurant and bar that has been in her family for generations but is drowning in debt due to her dad’s financial choices. Wyatt wants to invest in the business but only as a partner and if certain changes to the business are made. Sydney is not a fan of changing anything or a controlling partner and instead wants a loan. Wyatt and Sydney start out as frenenemies, at least in Sydney’s mind, since Wyatt is always criticizing. Wyatt thinks it is sexy banter between them. There is instant sizzling chemistry between the two but the animosity and business issues are a barrier to getting involved. Cue a snowstorm, forced togetherness, no extra beds and a cute dog to start their journey to happily ever after.
Dashing
Adam is a woodworker/carpenter in the small town of Summerdale who met and became friends with Kayla, a biostatistician, who was staying at her brother’s house where Adam was doing carpentry work. Adam’s sister, Sydney, just married Kayla’s brother, Wyatt, so they are sort of related. Adam and Kayla are friends and enjoy spending time together but neither is interested in a relationship - Adam’s fiancee left a year ago to go to Panama with another man, and Kayla was left at the alter four months ago. Cue an agreement by Adam to be Kayla’s fake fiancee at a party where her ex-fiancee will be, followed by Kayla’s agreement to play Adams’ fake fiancee for the summer when his ex returns to town and wants to pick up where they left off, and we have the start of their journey to their HEA.
Sporting
Eli is a cop in the small town of Summerdale. Jenna moved back to town the previous year to open the local bakery. Eli is the younger brother of Jenna’s best friend. So Eli and Jenna had a lot of interaction as kids. Jenna was Eli’s teenage fantasy girl but to her he was just the skinny annoying trouble making little brother. Eli has been avoiding Jenna since she moved back to town because he’s embarrassed about their last interaction 10 years ago which involved flowers and a love note. A fender bender forces them into interacting and turns on the attraction and starts their journey.
Kylie Gilmore is the queen of entertaining rom-coms and this series is hands down my favorite!
FETCHING- Sydney is struggling to keep her family's four generation bar and restaurant open as the bills continue to mount but she is determined to find a way to save it by herself. Now, new guy in town, Wyatt Winters, is criticizing everything about it in one breath and insisting on helping her in the next, which only makes Sydney dig her heals in further. But when the two get stranded together in a snow storm Sydney finds out Wyatt isn't so bad after all.
Wyatt has moved to the small coastal town of Summerdale and is checking out a bar that he is considering investing in. He has a soft spot for damsels in distress but he's the one distressed over Sydney's reaction to his help. So how will she react to his big surprise?
DASHING- Adam and Kayla's story is hilarious as we indulge in the amusing, self-deprecating, mental banter these two people have after they've each been dumped by their respective fiances.
After being stood up at the alter Kayla just wants to get rid of her v-card so no guy can ever use it against her again. That's where Adam Robinson comes in. Once he agrees to be her fake fiance for the evening she just needs to convince him to take it one step further. He may not have much to say and isn't the touchy-feely type but he's a friend and Kayla trusts him. But it seems Adam's agreement isn't going as expected and it looks as if a promise to keep the relationship platonic may end up backfiring for both of them.
Adam wants nothing to do with love or relationships after his fiance leaves him for a co-worker. He just isn't quite sure how to handle Kayla's request to be her fake fiance at a party her ex will be attending. What seemed harmless at first changes quickly when Adam needs her to be his fake fiance when his ex shows up back in town. Throw in a woman determined to lose her virginity, an overly protective brother, and an ex determined to stir up trouble and fun and entertainment ensue.
SPORTING - After everything Jenna Larsen witnessed with her parents nasty divorce she has kept herself aloof from romantic entanglements. So when a fender bender has her coming face to face with her best friend's younger brother Eli she quickly finds herself baffled and confused by the emotions he stirs in her. Plus, Sydney has made it clear that Jenna is too damaged by her past and will only hurt her little brother.
Eli has had a crush on Jenna since he was a young teenager yet his big effort the day she left for college was all but ignored. Convinced they might finally have a chance, Eli kidnaps Jenna for a surprise getaway. Now, if they can just avoid his interfering sister who thinks she knows what's best for him.
But all may be lost for good when Jenna's ugly past shows up to remind her what her future holds.
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Wow is all I can say. This was an absolutely amazing start to what looks to be an amazing series. The chemistry between Sydney and Wyatt is just off the charts! You can tell from the get go that they are just meant for each other. I love how loving and protective Wyatt is for his sisters and his sweet snowball. You for sure tell a lot about someone with how they treat those they love. And Sydney is everything I hoped for an more. I mean her she-devil personality definitely matches her hair. But her loyalty to her family, friends, and business just makes you love her more. The minute they stop fighting their attraction makes you just want to jump for joy and cheer them on the whole time. I cannot wait to read Adam and Kayla’s story I know it’s going to be absolutely amazing! Great job on amazing new series.
Dashing:
I absolutely love the chemistry between Adam and Kayla! With 2 fake engagements and the growing attraction between the two just pulls you into the story from the beginning. The fact that they were both burned from their exes makes you root for their happily ever after. I love how protective and loyal Adam is towards Kayla. And Kayla’s honesty is just so refreshing and funny. I absolutely love this book and I cannot wait for the next in the series.
Sporting: Wow just wow. Another amazing story in this series. Eli and Jenna’s love story is just what I was needing. They are so sweet and just honestly a perfect match. You will be rooting for them the entire time.
It all starts with Jenna accidentally backing into a car, which happens to be her best friends little brother Eli! Jenna's got her issues due to watching her parents horrible divorce, and lost her sister in the process. So to say she’s gun-shy when it comes to a relationship is an understatement. But Eli is persistent and has a hard time fighting the pull. But can she really chance a relationship when she could loose her best friend and sister from the heart?
And is Eli’s infatuation just that? So what better way to find out if it’s more than by kidnapping her for a couple of days to get her away from everything and give them a chance.
Great book Kylie!!! I cannot wait for the next book in the series.
This series is amazing! Loved each and every story that will have you swooning, and falling in love!
Fetching- Starting off this new series, we meet Sydney, runs her family bar, that isn't making enough money to stay open, hence why her brother walked away from it. She's determined to keep her family legacy open no matter what. She's quirky, and has an issue with a new customer, Wyatt, whom she refers to as "Satan", who always has something negative to say about her bar food, beer, he's just over critical and she can't stand him. Read along and enjoy their story as it unfolds, you may not like Wyatt at first, but trust me he will worm his way into your heart!
Dashing- We met Kayla in the first book, left at the altar, maybe this V-card she's held on to for marriage is just a road block in finding someone who will love her forever. She sets her sights on the hot guy, Adam, that did the woodwork at her brothers home. He'd be perfect right?
Adam has his own issues to deal with, after all the woman he spent four years of his life with and was set to marry, walked away from him leaving her dog Tank behind. He's been warned to stay away from Kayla, but the thought of someone else being with her just doesn't sit right with him.
Adam at times will have you scratching your head, but Kayla is a free spirit and will have you giggling!
Sporting- Jenna accidentally backs into a car, little does she know till she gets out of her car that it's her best friends little brother Eli, and wow he's not so little anymore! She can't believe how hot he is now! Jenna's got baggage, she watched her parents fight it out in a horrible divorce, where she lost her sister who chose to go with her dad. She hasn't had a relationship because she doesn't want that to ever happen to her, but when she meets Eli, and he's persistent, can she actually allow herself to be loved? All while not losing her best friend who has warned her not to be with Eli.
This story had me hooked right from the beginning, I enjoyed it so much and cheered on Jenna!
FETCHING A delightful story with frenemies, a very cute dog and a few besties thrown into the mix. Wyatt and Sydney have opposite ideas on how to save her failing business and it is very entertaining as they come to terms with their attraction and issues. As always, Kylie Gilmore writes with just the right amount of sweetness and sauciness to keep me turning pages.
DASHHING Kayla is a sweet 25 year old who was told to wait for marriage by her Mother and took it literally until she met Adam, the master craftsman working on her brother Wyatt's house. Adam is interested in her but way after over protective Wyatt threatens his manhood is he goes near her unless he is very serious. When they both find themselves in need of a fake fiancée they spend time together. Sparks fly when Kayla wants Adam to be her first and he's worried about what her brother will do as Adam isn't into serious relationships anymore. There is a great mix of fun, frustration and spice..
SPORTING Eli and Jenna certainly have some obstacles to overcome as they finally realise their feelings for each other, though Eli has carried a torch for Jenna since childhood. Jenna's parents had a bitter divorce which destroyed her belief in marriage, plus Eli is her best friends little brother and she's been warned of him. Can Jenna overcome these fears and try for an actual relationship or is Eli's heart going to be broken as his sister predicted. Kylie Gilmore has not disappointed me yet with her sweet & spicy stories.
What follows below are summaries of my previously published reviews of the separate books:
Fetching: So fun and a great start to a new series! Sydney and Wyatt were perfect together only they didn't know it. They are both complex with deep histories and motivations which of course they don't share with each other but create the tensions and motivations that move the plot along. Both of their families are wonderful secondary characters, and I can't wait for more in the series for Sydney's brothers and friends and Wyatt's sister to get their own stories!
Dashing: This book has it all...friends to lovers, a reluctant virgin who wants help, seeking revenge from horrible exes, an adorable dog and so many laughs! Plus, Adam and Kayla are perfect for each other especially having built a friendship first before the sparks turned into a full-on explosion! Pure entertainment! Enjoy!
Sporting: Another great read in the Unleashed series…you don't HAVE to read them all, or in order, but why wouldn't you want to? Jenna and Eli are wonderful together and he is just patient enough to help her get over her troubled past. There was drama, laughter, cuteness (dogs!), and some tears - I couldn't put it down. And we catch up with the characters from previous books and get hints into the future...Can't wait for the next one!
I love a good rom-com, and this set definitely hits the spot. In Fetching, Wyatt and Sydney have been sparking off one another since they first met, so they have great chemistry. Their banter is so funny and keeps the book hopping along. They both have lessons to learn in order to be good partners, but I liked the way Sydney stood her ground about her own business. I also liked that Wyatt was such a thoughtful brother. Dashing is also a lot of fun. I love Kayla and her cheerful personality. She was having a hard time at the end of the first book, so it was good to see her happier and falling in love. Adam has been burned in love before, but he cannot resist Kayla's pull. The whole book is the push and pull between them as they flirt with sex and love. Sporting is a great example why I read Kylie Gilmore. She has a way of taking a simple story and elevating it to an amazing level. I love the friendships between the ladies in this series, I love how adorable the men are, and I love the way the dogs reflect the developing love stories. Eli and Jenna are my favorite couple so far. They had way more to work out than I expected, but I enjoyed the developments. I was completely caught up in their story and ended up finishing it in a day. I laughed quite a lot, I gaped in surprise, and I teared up in a few places. This is a fun comedy with lots of romance and sweet moments.
The first three books in this series will keep you turning the page. Story one is Sydney and Wyatt, they are both stubborn and think that need to do things their way but once they actually talk they realise they can make it work. I love that this series brings in characters we have already met and love. In book two we see Kayla and Adam who became friends in the first book, fall in love. These two are opposites and Adam tries very hard to resist all that Kayla is offering but in the end he has to admit that he doesn't want anyone else near Kayla. Their story will make you laugh, swoon and fall in love and hate the people who have hurt these two wonderful characters.n The third book is where Eli and Jenna find happiness. We have met both these characters in previous books. Eli is Sydney's younger brother and he has had a crush on Jenna since he was a teen. Jenna is one of Sydney's best friends. There are lots of laughs and romance with just a little angst and of course there is a happy ending. I love the way Kylie Gilmore includes characters from her other series so you feel like you are catching up with old friends.
Fetching The banter between Wyatt & Sydney makes this book a very fun read. However, they both use it to hide their underlying insecurities and true feelings.
There's some bumps along the way, they are both stubborn and think the things they do are what's best for the other.
All it takes is one lost little dog in the cold to bring them back together and realizing that with some communication, they can make things work!
Dashing Another great installment in this fun new series. Adam and Kayla are so enjoyable. Neither really “see” that their friendship has turned into a relationship as they try to focus on “keeping it casual”.
This group of friends and siblings is wonderful and I’m looking forward to more.
Sporting Books from Ms. Gilmore are always fun and this one is no exception.
A meddling big sister who thinks she knows what’s best for her younger brother and her best friend.
Jenna has tons of baggage but Eli doesn’t seem to have any problem with them.
Fetching Great new series! Familiar secondary characters. Wyatt is new to the area, but he’s a control freak with a heart of gold. Sydney wants to do it on her own. The chemistry gets in the way. Snowball is adorbs! Funny dialogue. Can’t wait for more...
Dashing Sweet story! Adam and Kayla were friend zoned due to Kayla’s ex, but the ex coming to town was what started the friends-to-lovers path. I had fun reading their banter. Kayla was clueless, but then again Adam kept his feelings hidden pretty well.
Sporting Jenna and Eli's story was wonderful! Best friend's brother story. Jenna's baggage from her parents' acrimonious divorce won't let her have a relationship with anyone, let alone someone her BFF doesn't want her with. Eli has always been hung up on Jenna and can't move on. Sweet story with the dogs and wonderful characters and secondary characters. Can't wait to see who's next!