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Rendezvous #2
The C Agreement
All she wanted was to improve her skills when it came to the C.
I was the girl next door…with a few extra pounds. My job was demanding and kept me on my toes, but when I was deep in a case, it left me little time for relationships. And because of that, I had some complaints in the bedroom.
What I wanted was for someone to teach me to be a better lover. I needed someone I trusted with my body without the fear of falling in love and someone who wasn’t looking for anything more than sex. And I needed a man who knew how to use his body.
That was where Cade Nichols came in. He was my older brother’s best friend and anti-commitment. And my brother just challenged him to sleep with only one woman for two months. So, I offered to help Cade win that bet. As long as he helped me learn my way around a cock.
What I didn’t bet on was life not going as planned.
I was the girl next door…with a few extra pounds. My job was demanding and kept me on my toes, but when I was deep in a case, it left me little time for relationships. And because of that, I had some complaints in the bedroom.
What I wanted was for someone to teach me to be a better lover. I needed someone I trusted with my body without the fear of falling in love and someone who wasn’t looking for anything more than sex. And I needed a man who knew how to use his body.
That was where Cade Nichols came in. He was my older brother’s best friend and anti-commitment. And my brother just challenged him to sleep with only one woman for two months. So, I offered to help Cade win that bet. As long as he helped me learn my way around a cock.
What I didn’t bet on was life not going as planned.
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2022
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R.L. Kenderson
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They met in college and bonded over their love of reading and the TV show Charmed.
They write spicy romance that often makes you laugh.
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They write spicy romance that often makes you laugh.
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February 17, 2023
The C Agreement was spicy, funny but mediocre. I feel like right when these books get to the best part they end. Some parts threw me off a little, like Rayne thinking Cade was in love with Em (Rayne’s brothers wife). Also, the repetitiveness of the novel. We already know they are not suppose to fall in love, we don’t need to be reminded every other page.
For a book this is on the shorter side, so adding a little more would of gone a long way. Like with more of the actual relationship, it would have increased the novels rating. It also ended weird when they were about to go out to dinner with her friends, it just ends. Like it’s missing a true ending.
Read at your own risk. You may love this book, but every book is not going to be everyone’s cup of tea. Just because it isn’t love for me doesn’t mean it want be love for you.
If a second book was wrote for Cade and Rayne, I would read it, because I feel this one left things unfinished. I would love a better ending than this one. I was honestly shocked at where it ended. 🤷🏻♀️
I will say it was hot and had some incredible spicy scenes. Cade is one hell of a dirty talker. I really wish I could love this, it’s killing me.
For a book this is on the shorter side, so adding a little more would of gone a long way. Like with more of the actual relationship, it would have increased the novels rating. It also ended weird when they were about to go out to dinner with her friends, it just ends. Like it’s missing a true ending.
Read at your own risk. You may love this book, but every book is not going to be everyone’s cup of tea. Just because it isn’t love for me doesn’t mean it want be love for you.
If a second book was wrote for Cade and Rayne, I would read it, because I feel this one left things unfinished. I would love a better ending than this one. I was honestly shocked at where it ended. 🤷🏻♀️
I will say it was hot and had some incredible spicy scenes. Cade is one hell of a dirty talker. I really wish I could love this, it’s killing me.
November 26, 2022
I am LOVING this series!! Keeps getting better and better!
Rayne Thompson hasn't been so lucky in the guy department. Seems like she keeps finding the duds. Although, they slyly turn it around and blame it on her. She is shocked, saddened and determined to be the best damn goddess in bed and ROCK her next boyfriend's world, but in order to do that she might need some help.
Enter in the hot, dirty talking Cade Nichols. Player and heartthrob extraordinaire. The man who has been her brother's best friend for like ever, who she has secretly crushed on and was always sworn away from... because nothing good would come from him. Only a broken heart.
One bet, allows them to enter into the C agreement. One month of fun bed time - in hopes to only boost her confidence, make her feel even more stunningly beautiful in her curvy body and to of course not catch the feelings!
These two were so freaking hot together! They made my kindle smoke! I thought Dom from the D appointment was the best dirty talker, but Cade blew him outta the water! He worshiped her like she deserved. He brought out everything good in her, especially those Os!
Rayne Thompson hasn't been so lucky in the guy department. Seems like she keeps finding the duds. Although, they slyly turn it around and blame it on her. She is shocked, saddened and determined to be the best damn goddess in bed and ROCK her next boyfriend's world, but in order to do that she might need some help.
Enter in the hot, dirty talking Cade Nichols. Player and heartthrob extraordinaire. The man who has been her brother's best friend for like ever, who she has secretly crushed on and was always sworn away from... because nothing good would come from him. Only a broken heart.
One bet, allows them to enter into the C agreement. One month of fun bed time - in hopes to only boost her confidence, make her feel even more stunningly beautiful in her curvy body and to of course not catch the feelings!
These two were so freaking hot together! They made my kindle smoke! I thought Dom from the D appointment was the best dirty talker, but Cade blew him outta the water! He worshiped her like she deserved. He brought out everything good in her, especially those Os!
August 21, 2023
Whose Little Sister?
4.5 stars - Rayne Thompson is good for Cade Nichols in so many ways. It turns out that he's also good for her. I hate that he has to convince her of his desire for her just as she is, but I love that he puts forth the effort.
I love when he gets all bossy and possessive. So stinking hot! And those lessons! 🔥💦🔥 Delicious naughtiness in private and... sometimes not so private. 🙄🥵
I appreciate that Rayne recognizes the difference between how Cade is and a controlling... person. It makes me like her all the more when she realizes what she wants as she moves forward. This is a great book, and they make a fantastic couple. 💙
I read this series completely out of order. It was easy to follow along and such, but when I re-read this, and I will, it'll be in order.
I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrators are Finnley Cole and Elena Moore. The narrators are good for their respective characters, but they're better suited for duet narration, keeping to their primary character.
Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
4.5 stars - Rayne Thompson is good for Cade Nichols in so many ways. It turns out that he's also good for her. I hate that he has to convince her of his desire for her just as she is, but I love that he puts forth the effort.
"What did I tell you about listening to me?"
-- Cade Nichols
I love when he gets all bossy and possessive. So stinking hot! And those lessons! 🔥💦🔥 Delicious naughtiness in private and... sometimes not so private. 🙄🥵
I appreciate that Rayne recognizes the difference between how Cade is and a controlling... person. It makes me like her all the more when she realizes what she wants as she moves forward. This is a great book, and they make a fantastic couple. 💙
I read this series completely out of order. It was easy to follow along and such, but when I re-read this, and I will, it'll be in order.
I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrators are Finnley Cole and Elena Moore. The narrators are good for their respective characters, but they're better suited for duet narration, keeping to their primary character.
Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
January 4, 2023
Four C stars
I didn't think I was going to love this series so much. Another sexy and fun read from the author. Holy hotness
Rayne is the forbidden fruit, the best friend's sister. So when she propositions Cade to help teach her in the the bedroom department, he firsts says no. But damn when he goes to her as why, it’s hot as hell. Don’t get it wrong he maybe a playboy,but our girl is not naive.
Besides the fact the book is incredibly steamy, the author wrote a plus size heroine and wrote about her struggles. I loved it and is very well written.
Cade is one dirty talker and his actions speak louder than his words. He is also caring and loves with all of his heart.
If you’re looking for a fun p, quick steamy read, this book and series are for you.
January 25, 2023
Another rushed ending 😖
These books in this series are good, but man these super rushed endings are killing me and ruining the whole vibe. I need a HEA not just a HFN. And even before the 3rd act hurdle is passed there is legit less than 5 minutes left of the story and that includes the blaise epilogue. It feels so lazy.
I really feel like it was so rushed and the acceptance from our reluctant MMC was suddenly raced through and never worked out on the pages. Also, the issues with her brother and his best friend was now totally unbelievable because the conflict didn’t last but a very few minutes. After building up the brother having an issue with if the 2 of them eve hooked up , mind you he had an issue with it for over a decade! Then suddenly he doesn’t even voice his concerns at all! Come on!
We weren’t even given a peek into our MMC thoughts while he realized this huge huge life changing discovery! And the necklace seemed way out of place after all. Did he enjoy being in control? Absolutely, did it reach that level [ bdsm]. Nope, so it just seemed weird to toss that in. These stories are really good but unfortunately the endings keep ruining it for me, and I won’t be adding anymore books by this author to my TBR list after this series is finished. Which is a shame because I like the stories then get letdown at the rushed and unfinished feeling of the endings.
These books in this series are good, but man these super rushed endings are killing me and ruining the whole vibe. I need a HEA not just a HFN. And even before the 3rd act hurdle is passed there is legit less than 5 minutes left of the story and that includes the blaise epilogue. It feels so lazy.
I really feel like it was so rushed and the acceptance from our reluctant MMC was suddenly raced through and never worked out on the pages. Also, the issues with her brother and his best friend was now totally unbelievable because the conflict didn’t last but a very few minutes. After building up the brother having an issue with if the 2 of them eve hooked up , mind you he had an issue with it for over a decade! Then suddenly he doesn’t even voice his concerns at all! Come on!
We weren’t even given a peek into our MMC thoughts while he realized this huge huge life changing discovery! And the necklace seemed way out of place after all. Did he enjoy being in control? Absolutely, did it reach that level [ bdsm]. Nope, so it just seemed weird to toss that in. These stories are really good but unfortunately the endings keep ruining it for me, and I won’t be adding anymore books by this author to my TBR list after this series is finished. Which is a shame because I like the stories then get letdown at the rushed and unfinished feeling of the endings.
October 27, 2022
First time reading this author duo and loved it!
"He needed someone like me, who had known him forever and saw him as a friend. Who also wouldn't mind having sex with him.
Rayne Thompson has had the worst luck with guys and she's pretty much concluded that it's because she sucks in bed. On the other end of the spectrum is her brother's best friend, Cade Nichols, an out-and-out player with a roster of women for him to call on. He's not interested in commitment because he believes he can be happy without it. When Rayne's brother, Beau, bets Cade that if he sticks with one woman for one month, he'd be willing to go all in with him in a joint venture. Cade wants it enough to try, so Rayne proposes an outrageous idea that will benefit them both.
"I couldn't believe this beautiful woman was mine to do what I wanted with for a whole month."
I really, really enjoyed this book! My goodness, Cade! For someone who didn't want to give a woman the wrong impression of being committed, he was so alpha and possessive of Rayne. I thought it was thrilling that he thought of her as his, if only for the month they were going to be together, but his ownership and command of her was hot!🔥🔥 He was patient, fair, and made her feel beautiful and desired. At nearly 30, Rayne is a kickass lawyer. She grew up almost unseen or friend-zoned due to her size. Nowadays, she owns her looks and who she is. Interestingly enough, the authors don't go into any real detail about Rayne's appearance, but we are made aware that she's a big girl. However, through Cade's eyes, all we saw was a beautiful woman that he found irresistibly sexy and addictive. I absolutely adored that! This was a smooth, low-angst, hot AF read that I couldn't put down and stayed up late to finish.
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"He needed someone like me, who had known him forever and saw him as a friend. Who also wouldn't mind having sex with him.
Rayne Thompson has had the worst luck with guys and she's pretty much concluded that it's because she sucks in bed. On the other end of the spectrum is her brother's best friend, Cade Nichols, an out-and-out player with a roster of women for him to call on. He's not interested in commitment because he believes he can be happy without it. When Rayne's brother, Beau, bets Cade that if he sticks with one woman for one month, he'd be willing to go all in with him in a joint venture. Cade wants it enough to try, so Rayne proposes an outrageous idea that will benefit them both.
"I couldn't believe this beautiful woman was mine to do what I wanted with for a whole month."
I really, really enjoyed this book! My goodness, Cade! For someone who didn't want to give a woman the wrong impression of being committed, he was so alpha and possessive of Rayne. I thought it was thrilling that he thought of her as his, if only for the month they were going to be together, but his ownership and command of her was hot!🔥🔥 He was patient, fair, and made her feel beautiful and desired. At nearly 30, Rayne is a kickass lawyer. She grew up almost unseen or friend-zoned due to her size. Nowadays, she owns her looks and who she is. Interestingly enough, the authors don't go into any real detail about Rayne's appearance, but we are made aware that she's a big girl. However, through Cade's eyes, all we saw was a beautiful woman that he found irresistibly sexy and addictive. I absolutely adored that! This was a smooth, low-angst, hot AF read that I couldn't put down and stayed up late to finish.
Blog: https://readingwillingable.blogspot.c...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R15MB0U...
March 1, 2025
Rayne just wanted a little extra-curricular education, Cade needed to prove he could stick to one woman for 30 days, and somehow, that turned into one of the hottest, most unexpectedly delicious romances I’ve read in a while. She’s her brother’s best friend, he’s a commitment-phobe with a reputation, and their little deal should have been nothing more than a fun, no-strings-attached arrangement. But the thing about playing with fire? Someone’s bound to get burned—and in this case, they both go up in flames.
That was such a hot surprise. I was a little apprehensive at first because, based on the summary, this could have been a hot mess. Instead, it was a sweaty, wet night as I started this book at 10 p.m. and couldn't put it down. It took Cade and Rayne 30 days to fall in love; it took me 200 pages to add this consortium of authors to my favorite list. What I really appreciated is that, yes, the ending is predictable—this is romance, after all—but I expected the usual breakup drama, the classic third-act turmoil. Instead, the authors skipped the clichés and gave me a love story that kept me on my toes. I was so happy not to be able to guess every twist, and I truly enjoyed every page of it.
And then, there was Cade. Listen, I thought I was getting a typical commitment-phobe who’d slowly realize he caught feelings. But what I got? A dominant, take-control alpha who introduced Rayne to a whole new world—and let’s just say, she loved every second of it. So did I. The first time he wrapped his hand around her neck? Yeah, I was gone. It wasn’t just the heat (though trust me, there was plenty of that), but the way he read her, pushed her limits, and still made it feel intimate and so damn sexy. It took everything to another level and made their chemistry explode right off the page.
If you love your romance with sizzling tension, a heroine who knows what she wants, and a hero who turns out to be even better than expected (and way hotter), The C Agreement is a must-read. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go recover—and maybe reread a few select scenes.
That was such a hot surprise. I was a little apprehensive at first because, based on the summary, this could have been a hot mess. Instead, it was a sweaty, wet night as I started this book at 10 p.m. and couldn't put it down. It took Cade and Rayne 30 days to fall in love; it took me 200 pages to add this consortium of authors to my favorite list. What I really appreciated is that, yes, the ending is predictable—this is romance, after all—but I expected the usual breakup drama, the classic third-act turmoil. Instead, the authors skipped the clichés and gave me a love story that kept me on my toes. I was so happy not to be able to guess every twist, and I truly enjoyed every page of it.
And then, there was Cade. Listen, I thought I was getting a typical commitment-phobe who’d slowly realize he caught feelings. But what I got? A dominant, take-control alpha who introduced Rayne to a whole new world—and let’s just say, she loved every second of it. So did I. The first time he wrapped his hand around her neck? Yeah, I was gone. It wasn’t just the heat (though trust me, there was plenty of that), but the way he read her, pushed her limits, and still made it feel intimate and so damn sexy. It took everything to another level and made their chemistry explode right off the page.
If you love your romance with sizzling tension, a heroine who knows what she wants, and a hero who turns out to be even better than expected (and way hotter), The C Agreement is a must-read. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go recover—and maybe reread a few select scenes.
November 2, 2022
“You should never do something you don’t want to do sexually.”
Blurb:
All she wanted was to improve her skills when it came to the C.
I was the girl next door…with a few extra pounds. My job was demanding and kept me on my toes, but when I was deep in a case, it left me little time for relationships. And because of that, I had some complaints in the bedroom.
What I wanted was for someone to teach me to be a better lover. I needed someone I trusted with my body without the fear of falling in love and someone who wasn’t looking for anything more than sex. And I needed a man who knew how to use his body.
That was where Cade Nichols came in. He was my older brother’s best friend and anti-commitment. And my brother just challenged him to sleep with only one woman for one month. I offered to help Cade win that bet. As long as he helped me learn my way around a c*ck.
What I didn’t bet on was life not going as planned.
Page Count: 200
Cliffhanger: No, this is an interconnected standalone with an HEA.
POV: 1st, Dual
Relationship: M/F
Trope(s):
✔️ Brother’s Best Friend
✔️ A Bet
Content Warnings⚠️: Our heroine is plus-size, and while she is comfortable with her body there are fat women realities mentioned. Light bondage, orgasm play, and the hero likes to be in control in the bedroom.
I received a free ebook of this novel. This is my honest opinion and is written voluntarily. Thank you @thesmuthood for arranging this book tour.
Thoughts:
Although, this is the second book, it read like a stand alone. I fell in love with the characters instantly. Cade is daddy. As, someone who is now married to her little brothers best friend, I can relate so much to this book! I now need to read the first one.
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Blurb:
All she wanted was to improve her skills when it came to the C.
I was the girl next door…with a few extra pounds. My job was demanding and kept me on my toes, but when I was deep in a case, it left me little time for relationships. And because of that, I had some complaints in the bedroom.
What I wanted was for someone to teach me to be a better lover. I needed someone I trusted with my body without the fear of falling in love and someone who wasn’t looking for anything more than sex. And I needed a man who knew how to use his body.
That was where Cade Nichols came in. He was my older brother’s best friend and anti-commitment. And my brother just challenged him to sleep with only one woman for one month. I offered to help Cade win that bet. As long as he helped me learn my way around a c*ck.
What I didn’t bet on was life not going as planned.
Page Count: 200
Cliffhanger: No, this is an interconnected standalone with an HEA.
POV: 1st, Dual
Relationship: M/F
Trope(s):
✔️ Brother’s Best Friend
✔️ A Bet
Content Warnings⚠️: Our heroine is plus-size, and while she is comfortable with her body there are fat women realities mentioned. Light bondage, orgasm play, and the hero likes to be in control in the bedroom.
I received a free ebook of this novel. This is my honest opinion and is written voluntarily. Thank you @thesmuthood for arranging this book tour.
Thoughts:
Although, this is the second book, it read like a stand alone. I fell in love with the characters instantly. Cade is daddy. As, someone who is now married to her little brothers best friend, I can relate so much to this book! I now need to read the first one.
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
October 26, 2022
This is my first book by this writing duo and it will not be my last. What a great fun steamy book to read this was. Can a bet and one woman change the life of a man determined to steer clear of relationships?
When Cade's best friend issues the bet of all bets he can't not accept but how the hell will he pull this off? He needs to find the right woman as the prize of owning his own resturant with his best friend is too damn important. He certainly wasn't prepared for Rayne his best friends little sister to provide him with a safe solution. Rayne is fully aware of Cade's patterns of sleeping with different women and not planning to settle down, but she is looking for some pointers in how to be more adventurous in the bedroom. Though she is a confident woman in her career, she has some insecurities that go deep around her size and appearance.
Can they pull off this secret for 30 days? Will someone catch feelings along the way?
Though it's a fun and steamy book, we hit some emotions that run deep and a little soul searching in the end. Running back to grab book one while I wait for book three.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
When Cade's best friend issues the bet of all bets he can't not accept but how the hell will he pull this off? He needs to find the right woman as the prize of owning his own resturant with his best friend is too damn important. He certainly wasn't prepared for Rayne his best friends little sister to provide him with a safe solution. Rayne is fully aware of Cade's patterns of sleeping with different women and not planning to settle down, but she is looking for some pointers in how to be more adventurous in the bedroom. Though she is a confident woman in her career, she has some insecurities that go deep around her size and appearance.
Can they pull off this secret for 30 days? Will someone catch feelings along the way?
Though it's a fun and steamy book, we hit some emotions that run deep and a little soul searching in the end. Running back to grab book one while I wait for book three.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
January 5, 2023
Rayne Thompson is embarrassed about the reason for why her last relationship ended so she's not looking for a commitment. Her brother's best friend, Cade Nichols, always keeps it casual and through a bet he's made with Rayne's brother Beau, Rayne finds an opportunity for her to share a no-strings attached fling with Cade. While I loved the premise of two people hooking up for mutual reasons where neither of them harbored a hidden crush towards the other and are surprised by the emotions that form, it was hard to feel the initial chemistry between them. Cade delivers in all the ways as far as the agreement goes, but a lot of it is physical and helping Rayne feel more comfortable in her own skin since she has insecurities. While it was sexy that he was so dominant and demanding, it was also lacking a bit in creating a more intimate connection between them even though they were already friends who've known each other for a long time. However, I can appreciate how he found Rayne attractive just the way she is. This would be if you're looking for a light and steamy read about friends-to-lovers between a manwhore and a sweet lawyer with body image issues who develop into more.
October 26, 2022
Rayne is successful and confident but when her boyfriend tells her why he ended her relationship she is determined to make some changes. She needs to assert herself when it comes to physical intimacy and who better to be her tutor than her brother’s best friend Cade.
Cade has a way with women but never for more than one night. He wants to pursue a business partnership with his best friend but first he has to show him that he can be with the same woman for a month. An arrangement between Rayne and Cade seems like a win-win, let the fireworks begin!
The chemistry between Rayne and Cade radiates off the pages as Cade pushes all of Rayne’s limits and he realizes that the right woman changes everything.
Cade has a way with women but never for more than one night. He wants to pursue a business partnership with his best friend but first he has to show him that he can be with the same woman for a month. An arrangement between Rayne and Cade seems like a win-win, let the fireworks begin!
The chemistry between Rayne and Cade radiates off the pages as Cade pushes all of Rayne’s limits and he realizes that the right woman changes everything.
November 5, 2022
The C Agreement is a forbidden, older brother’s best friend, no strings attached, friends with benefits, plus-size heroine, praise kink romance.
This book was spicy and I loved Cade and Rayne together. Rayne is a smart, feisty, plus-size heroine who doesn’t have the most confidence in the bedroom. She comes to her brother’s best friends’ rescue when he needs to fulfill a bet.
These two y’all. They were hot. I loved Cade’s possessiveness and the way he made Rayne feel confident and sexy. This was a really quick read I couldn’t put down once I had started it! It was so good and I can’t wait to read more from this author duo.
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This book was spicy and I loved Cade and Rayne together. Rayne is a smart, feisty, plus-size heroine who doesn’t have the most confidence in the bedroom. She comes to her brother’s best friends’ rescue when he needs to fulfill a bet.
These two y’all. They were hot. I loved Cade’s possessiveness and the way he made Rayne feel confident and sexy. This was a really quick read I couldn’t put down once I had started it! It was so good and I can’t wait to read more from this author duo.
Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
October 24, 2024
easiest five stars i’m giving a book ever. this was the perfect mix of everything i ever wanted in a book. dream premise, even dreamier execution!!! flawless too. the whole forbidden arrangement and giving lessons and then the jealousy… when i tell y’all i ATE THIS SHIT RIGHTTTTT UP. rl kenderson… gf you have done it again miss!!! all kudos to you and your writing style, the words just flow on their own, the pages just turn themselves. i loved every second of this.
November 3, 2023
Wow.... Just wow
So I want sure what to expect when I found this author on my Facebook feed.... Well thank the lord because holy balls Batman this story was/is so damn good. I could not put it down. From the beginning to the end it keeps you entrapped in the story of Cade and Rayne. All.I can say is just read it....
So I want sure what to expect when I found this author on my Facebook feed.... Well thank the lord because holy balls Batman this story was/is so damn good. I could not put it down. From the beginning to the end it keeps you entrapped in the story of Cade and Rayne. All.I can say is just read it....
March 17, 2024
Rayne, after breaking up with her boyfriend, helps her friend Cade, who just happens to be her brothers best friend, complete a bet with her brother. A lovely friends to lovers story, I am looking forward to reading the next story.
October 5, 2024
3.5⭐️
Quick cute fun read
I actually quite enjoyed this book- I’m a sucker for a brother best friend- teach me how to be good in bed type of books
Both characters were great and i enjoyed the story:)!
Quick cute fun read
I actually quite enjoyed this book- I’m a sucker for a brother best friend- teach me how to be good in bed type of books
Both characters were great and i enjoyed the story:)!
October 30, 2022
****4.5 stars!****
January 31, 2023
hot hot hot
October 12, 2024
Plot ⭐⭐, spice⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🥵
August 6, 2025
Filth on steroids 🥵
December 3, 2023
Fun r@unchy read
A cute read that gave exactly what it said it was going to give, so one can't be mad. The MMC was a manh0e, but his slow falling into love was sweet to watch. The FMC really was the perfect mix of innocent and inexperienced but with a lovely attitude. It was healthy to see. This was "long" but went fast. The "oh no, my brother would be mad " trope was played out well. All in all I plan to read the other books in the series
A cute read that gave exactly what it said it was going to give, so one can't be mad. The MMC was a manh0e, but his slow falling into love was sweet to watch. The FMC really was the perfect mix of innocent and inexperienced but with a lovely attitude. It was healthy to see. This was "long" but went fast. The "oh no, my brother would be mad " trope was played out well. All in all I plan to read the other books in the series
February 5, 2023
Actual rating 2.5/5 stars
February 15, 2025
Rating: 4.5 ⭐️
Spice: 3 🌶️
I absolutely loved this book! And oh, Cade—he was something else! For someone who wanted to avoid any hint of commitment, he was incredibly possessive and alpha when it came to Rayne. There was something so intense about the way he claimed her, even if it was only meant to last a month. His dominance and protectiveness.. YES PLEASE
What made him even better was how patient and fair he was, always making Rayne feel beautiful, wanted, and completely irresistible. At almost 30, Rayne had spent years being overlooked or pushed into the friend zone because of her size, but now she fully embraces who she is. And through Cade’s eyes, we see nothing but a stunning, confident woman he can’t get enough of.
This story was everything—steamy, emotional, and downright addictive. I devoured every page and completely adored it!
Spice: 3 🌶️
I absolutely loved this book! And oh, Cade—he was something else! For someone who wanted to avoid any hint of commitment, he was incredibly possessive and alpha when it came to Rayne. There was something so intense about the way he claimed her, even if it was only meant to last a month. His dominance and protectiveness.. YES PLEASE
What made him even better was how patient and fair he was, always making Rayne feel beautiful, wanted, and completely irresistible. At almost 30, Rayne had spent years being overlooked or pushed into the friend zone because of her size, but now she fully embraces who she is. And through Cade’s eyes, we see nothing but a stunning, confident woman he can’t get enough of.
This story was everything—steamy, emotional, and downright addictive. I devoured every page and completely adored it!
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December 30, 2025now THIS BOOK though yea i definitely liked it a lot more than the first, like brothers best friend is always gonna do it for me like cade claiming this girl for the month was wild but did rayne mind? no. did i? hell no. and the whole “i don’t do relationships” trope is so funny to me like ok sure even though you’re gonna be the one falling in love first. i read this from 2-6am because i genuinely couldn’t stop reading like i was obsessed with them. obviously it wasn’t the best piece of work but all the tropes reigned me in and i couldn’t put it down
reread:
still love it. i forgot all about the dinner scene not just finding out about em and cades part but also the mom forgetting to invite rayne, that truly pmo
reread:
still love it. i forgot all about the dinner scene not just finding out about em and cades part but also the mom forgetting to invite rayne, that truly pmo
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December 1, 2022I really enjoyed this romance. Cade is a bit of a womanizer but can be really sweet. Rayne is a sweetheart. I loved hearing about her friends Delaney and Vivian who we’ve already met in D Appointment, and couldn’t help giggling at their party scene. Cade and Rayne are just too adorable together and their chemistry is definitely steamy hot and sizzling. I found this a fun story which had me hooked from start to finish.
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.
November 4, 2022
I loved Rayne and Cade!! I genuinely appreciated how much he cared about her and that he took the time to help her become more comfortable and confident with herself. This book had me rooting for them from page 1! I love how honest Rayne's character was and how she brought genuine concerns that people who don't fit into society's standard of beauty may have.
October 26, 2022
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Rayne's just been dumped by her latest boyfriend, and she's got it in her head (thanks to his excuse) that it's because she's a bad lover. So when the perfect opportunity to change this about herself presents itself, she wants to take it. But she'll have to keep her heart out of it, because that perfect opportunity comes in the form of her brother's best friend, an unrepentant manwhore who doesn't believe in commitment or being with the same woman more than once.
Cade has been after his best friend to open a restaurant with him for awhile now but so far he's said no. Then one night he lays down a bet - only sleep with one woman for an entire month, then he'll go in with opening up the restaurant with him. Who can he possibly ask to do this with him? Is there one woman he can stick with for an entire month? Well yes, there is...if only she weren't his best friend's off-limits sister. But when they arrange to help each other out, he'll need to remember that Rayne is only his for a month, no longer.
I love brother's best friend romances, especially when they're written like this - with lovable characters who have serious chemistry, and an obvious existing emotional connection. I knew from the first page that this couple wouldn't take much to fall hard for each other, and the journey was fun, sizzling hot, and entertaining.
ARC provided by Wildfire Marketing Solutions for an honest review.
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October 29, 2022
After how much enjoyment I got from reading the previous book in this series I couldn't wait to pick up this one...and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Combining two apparent opposites, a bet, and a sensual connection full of heart and soul, readers will find themselves drawn to this main couple and rooting for them to find their HEA. Low angst lets the endearing connection between this tale's two leads shine through, allows readers to just enjoy the witty banter, and lets readers fall in love with them just as they're falling for each other. It's a delightful read, another heartwarming journey in a satisfying series that has me looking forward to the next installment.
Rayne Thompson is the kind of heroine all of us can relate to. In her job as a lawyer she's confident and self-assured, but beneath that are layers of self-doubts and insecurities. She's a plus-size woman who's always felt invisible and taken for granted, a piece of furniture that's a nice addition but not a necessity. At almost 30 she's never had a long-term relationship, and with her recent ex blaming it on her being unsatisfactory in bed, she's now determined to change things. To set herself on a different path she enlists the help of her brother's best friend in a steamy friends with benefits who become more pairing that not only made me blush but also warmed my heart. In a world of heroines, Rayne has left an indelible mark on me and made this journey an unforgettable one!
Cade Nichols is the life of the party, a sexy bite of catnip to the ladies...and there have been a lot of ladies. He's happy playing the field, but when Beau (Rayne's brother) offers to partner with him to start a restaurant in exchange for a month with the same woman, Cade decides to give monogamy a try. His choice for the month is Rayne and what starts out as a fake relationship soon becomes oh so much more. Cade shows himself to be a carefree hero, one with real reasons for why he's happy without commitment, but spending time with Rayne brings out a possessive side to him. Before long he can't get enough of her and in every way shows how much he wants and needs her in a decadently delightful and dominant way through encounters teeming with dirty talk. Not only is Cade a talented dirty talker, but also shows a caring side whenever Rayne starts doubting herself and her body. He says all the right things and each time I fell more in love with him in his and Rayne's sweet and sizzling romance.
This was an immensely satisfying romance from the first page to the last, a heartwarming tale full of witty banter and scorching encounters. Rayne's issues with her body were realistically touched on too and in doing so it makes Cade an even more perfect hero for his wholehearted love and acceptance of her. This pair was great as longtime friends, sizzled as friends with benefits, and were utterly delightful once they both accepted their real feelings for each other. On a whole this author duo has crafted another winner that has now left me breathlessly waiting for the next installment...and another couple to cheer on to HEA in a wonderful rom-com full of heart and soul!
Rayne Thompson is the kind of heroine all of us can relate to. In her job as a lawyer she's confident and self-assured, but beneath that are layers of self-doubts and insecurities. She's a plus-size woman who's always felt invisible and taken for granted, a piece of furniture that's a nice addition but not a necessity. At almost 30 she's never had a long-term relationship, and with her recent ex blaming it on her being unsatisfactory in bed, she's now determined to change things. To set herself on a different path she enlists the help of her brother's best friend in a steamy friends with benefits who become more pairing that not only made me blush but also warmed my heart. In a world of heroines, Rayne has left an indelible mark on me and made this journey an unforgettable one!
Cade Nichols is the life of the party, a sexy bite of catnip to the ladies...and there have been a lot of ladies. He's happy playing the field, but when Beau (Rayne's brother) offers to partner with him to start a restaurant in exchange for a month with the same woman, Cade decides to give monogamy a try. His choice for the month is Rayne and what starts out as a fake relationship soon becomes oh so much more. Cade shows himself to be a carefree hero, one with real reasons for why he's happy without commitment, but spending time with Rayne brings out a possessive side to him. Before long he can't get enough of her and in every way shows how much he wants and needs her in a decadently delightful and dominant way through encounters teeming with dirty talk. Not only is Cade a talented dirty talker, but also shows a caring side whenever Rayne starts doubting herself and her body. He says all the right things and each time I fell more in love with him in his and Rayne's sweet and sizzling romance.
This was an immensely satisfying romance from the first page to the last, a heartwarming tale full of witty banter and scorching encounters. Rayne's issues with her body were realistically touched on too and in doing so it makes Cade an even more perfect hero for his wholehearted love and acceptance of her. This pair was great as longtime friends, sizzled as friends with benefits, and were utterly delightful once they both accepted their real feelings for each other. On a whole this author duo has crafted another winner that has now left me breathlessly waiting for the next installment...and another couple to cheer on to HEA in a wonderful rom-com full of heart and soul!
October 30, 2022
I received a copy of this book to review and this is my honest feedback.
The premise is one of those that you already know upfront holds lots of potential for a steamy (and hopefully spicy) romance! It delivers that in spades!! It doesn't take long to get into the spicy stuff either and from their it just continues on.
Cade has been best friends with Rayne's brother, Beau, for a very long time. Beau is married to his high school sweetheart and the four of them used to spend lots of time together in high school and still make time to meet up now as they straddle the age of 30. Rayne was a couple years behind the guys and Em was in the grade right between the two siblings.
When Cade, a playboy who makes it clear to all his one-nighters and stand-by hookups that he is not looking to commit to anyone, is challenged to either go without $exual relations or since that seems an unfair challenge (because he keeps himself busy on the regular being active in such pursuits) to only sleep with one partner for an entire month in a bet where the wager is on a life-long dream, he's torn between that dream finally coming to fruition and how to maintain his pact with himself to never lead anyone on while fulfilling the challenge.
Rayne is there when the challenge is issued and decides to offer herself as the one partner because they are only friends and she knows better than to confuse the arrangement with expecting a future together, plus it would really help her out because she thinks she needs some lessons in how to be a better partner in the bedr00m. Sounds like the perfect no-fail plan right?! Except this is a Romance novel and you can guess it becomes more complicated than that. The lines do become blurred as both see a different side to the other than they'd ever been privy to before and unsurprisingly feelings do become involved despite their status as strictly friends (not to mention his best friend status and her little sister status to the one who got the entire ball rolling with his little bet) What you will read is a quick read with plenty of heat, great chemistry between the two main characters, dirty talk galore... and did I mention praise?? Oh yeah, because she's the good girl he never knew was right there. Read this book if the tropes are ones you enjoy. There's a little bit of everything and even a little angst to keep you turning the pages.
The premise is one of those that you already know upfront holds lots of potential for a steamy (and hopefully spicy) romance! It delivers that in spades!! It doesn't take long to get into the spicy stuff either and from their it just continues on.
Cade has been best friends with Rayne's brother, Beau, for a very long time. Beau is married to his high school sweetheart and the four of them used to spend lots of time together in high school and still make time to meet up now as they straddle the age of 30. Rayne was a couple years behind the guys and Em was in the grade right between the two siblings.
When Cade, a playboy who makes it clear to all his one-nighters and stand-by hookups that he is not looking to commit to anyone, is challenged to either go without $exual relations or since that seems an unfair challenge (because he keeps himself busy on the regular being active in such pursuits) to only sleep with one partner for an entire month in a bet where the wager is on a life-long dream, he's torn between that dream finally coming to fruition and how to maintain his pact with himself to never lead anyone on while fulfilling the challenge.
Rayne is there when the challenge is issued and decides to offer herself as the one partner because they are only friends and she knows better than to confuse the arrangement with expecting a future together, plus it would really help her out because she thinks she needs some lessons in how to be a better partner in the bedr00m. Sounds like the perfect no-fail plan right?! Except this is a Romance novel and you can guess it becomes more complicated than that. The lines do become blurred as both see a different side to the other than they'd ever been privy to before and unsurprisingly feelings do become involved despite their status as strictly friends (not to mention his best friend status and her little sister status to the one who got the entire ball rolling with his little bet) What you will read is a quick read with plenty of heat, great chemistry between the two main characters, dirty talk galore... and did I mention praise?? Oh yeah, because she's the good girl he never knew was right there. Read this book if the tropes are ones you enjoy. There's a little bit of everything and even a little angst to keep you turning the pages.
October 27, 2022
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Stand-alone: Yes*
Author: R.L. Kenderson
Rating: 4/5 ⭐️
Spiciness Rating: 3/5 🌶
POV: First Person Dual Perspective
Main Couple: Rayne and Cade
Trope(s): Friends To Lovers, Best Friends Sister, Secret Arrangement
“But what made you change your mind?”
I held my breath because if he was doing it to prove I had been wrong earlier tonight or because he felt sorry for me, then I was going to tell him no.
He turned once more and walk backward.
“Because you were a very good girl.”
This is my first read by R.L. I was hooked by the first chapter and finished the book in ONE day. Chemistry, banter, a few secrets revealed, kept me on my toes and enthralled. This book is low on angst and has plenty of the sexy. So, Cade holds a part of himself back from the women he is involved with, but that isn’t possible with Rayne. Rayne has never felt like anyone’s first choice, has sexual hang ups because of her size, but wants to push pass her boundaries. She is unapologetic and I loved that about her. I could feel her insecurities, which made her very relatable. I love a possessive dominant character and Cade was just the man for the job of making Rayne feel seen, heard, and understood. I mean, who doesn’t want be a good girl and get all the rewards that come with it?
Rayne has a close relationship with her brother, his wife Em, and Cade, her brother’s best friend. At one of their monthly dinners Beau dares Cade that if he can be a one women man for one month they can open the restaurant they have been dreaming of.
Which wouldn’t be a problem for most, but Cade is anti-relationships, but here for all the sex.
Rayne has always been on the heavy side. She has spent years working on loving her body just the way it is. She is an independent woman, with a solid job as a prosecutor for the county, a few close girlfriends, but her love life has never been completely fulfilling.
Her last boyfriend stated she was a terrible lover. So, as the bet unfolds, she makes Cade a proposition. She will scratch his back and he can scratch hers- for the month.
Rules laid out, agreement in place, but those best laid plans y’all…
Stand-alone: Yes*
Author: R.L. Kenderson
Rating: 4/5 ⭐️
Spiciness Rating: 3/5 🌶
POV: First Person Dual Perspective
Main Couple: Rayne and Cade
Trope(s): Friends To Lovers, Best Friends Sister, Secret Arrangement
“But what made you change your mind?”
I held my breath because if he was doing it to prove I had been wrong earlier tonight or because he felt sorry for me, then I was going to tell him no.
He turned once more and walk backward.
“Because you were a very good girl.”
This is my first read by R.L. I was hooked by the first chapter and finished the book in ONE day. Chemistry, banter, a few secrets revealed, kept me on my toes and enthralled. This book is low on angst and has plenty of the sexy. So, Cade holds a part of himself back from the women he is involved with, but that isn’t possible with Rayne. Rayne has never felt like anyone’s first choice, has sexual hang ups because of her size, but wants to push pass her boundaries. She is unapologetic and I loved that about her. I could feel her insecurities, which made her very relatable. I love a possessive dominant character and Cade was just the man for the job of making Rayne feel seen, heard, and understood. I mean, who doesn’t want be a good girl and get all the rewards that come with it?
Rayne has a close relationship with her brother, his wife Em, and Cade, her brother’s best friend. At one of their monthly dinners Beau dares Cade that if he can be a one women man for one month they can open the restaurant they have been dreaming of.
Which wouldn’t be a problem for most, but Cade is anti-relationships, but here for all the sex.
Rayne has always been on the heavy side. She has spent years working on loving her body just the way it is. She is an independent woman, with a solid job as a prosecutor for the county, a few close girlfriends, but her love life has never been completely fulfilling.
Her last boyfriend stated she was a terrible lover. So, as the bet unfolds, she makes Cade a proposition. She will scratch his back and he can scratch hers- for the month.
Rules laid out, agreement in place, but those best laid plans y’all…
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