Thank you NetGalley for gifting this to me as an ARC, whilst I didn't get round to it quick enough, I have since read it on KU.

It was a lovely read, I absolutely adored the first book in this serious and this one did not disappoint. It tackles some relatable issues and addressed in a powerful way, highly recommend.

4-⭐

This was a solid romance and I enjoyed it more than I originally thought I would.
I didn't give this a bit more in ratings because sone misunderstandings seemed forced to me. But:
- the characters were delightful
- the family history was intriguing
- the chemistry was absolutely on point and so the 🌶️

It was my first book from this author and I definitely think I might be reading more... beginning with the rest of this series!

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I thought I lost my chance to read this one, but I did send it to my kindle 💙
This time I'm jumping in to book #2 because I'm not that curious about the plot of the first in the series... If I love the author's writing I'll consider reading them all!


❁ Thank you to Netgalley and Kay Cove for the opportunity to read the ARC of this in exchange of my honest opinion — ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op | Page & Vine ❁

This is Book 2 in the Lessons in Love Series by this author, and can be read as a standalone. It is a heartfelt, friends to lovers romance between Lennox and Dex. These flawed but likeable souls and the unique plot make for an interesting read. What starts out as a marriage of convenience turns into something more. It is a slow burn love story with drama and steam, sexual tension and chemistry, and twists and turns, plus appealing secondary characters. A fun, sweet ride.

Hot and spicy in all the best ways. I enjoyed the history of the characters as well as how they developed as the story unfolded. A great beach read!

I unfortunately didn't love this as much as the first one. I've never been a fan of friends to lovers and I was hoping the fake marriage was going to have much more tension in it between our two leads. I wish this story took things a little more slow in the beginning and didn't go so fast towards the end. Kay Cove still delivers on good men and interesting women. If you loved the characters in the first book, you definitely shouldn't miss this one.

3.75

I’m confused how I feel about this book. Was I entertained. Yes. Did I have fun reading it? Again, yes. I feel like there’s something I’ve missed along the way.
Dex seemed to change character so quickly as soon as he and Lennox married. He seemed boorish and like he was flaunting his wealth.
I really liked Lennox, but I wish there had been more depth to her relationship with Dex. There were lots of words of affirmation but the actions weren’t matching up. But, I still liked them as a couple. See, confused🤷‍♀️Also why was she so desperate for friends she literally was the epitome of loose lips sink ships.
I would read from this author again because overall I had a good time.

Dex and Lennox might just be my favourite and the hottest friends to lovers I've read in a hot minute.

With this being a marriage in convenience I was curious how long we'd drag out the tension but I'm so glad we didn't drag it out and instead jumped straight into things. I also loved how the main conflicts were more so centered around outside things and that these two always felt rock solid.

The whole bad guy aspect and twists were a tad predictable but it was still a fun read and I'll definitely check out what comes next!

I mean… come on! I loved this book! I knew I would! A marriage of convenience with a billionaire romance tied in and spice !!!??? Who wouldn’t!

Marriage of convenience, instalove, friends to lovers, secret identity, slow burn but different.
I enjoyed the book as a whole, but some of it was kind of bland? I was really interested in the secret Dex's grandma was holding and loved how she really was thinking so many steps ahead by writing in her will what she did. I did get a little annoyed as to how aloof Lennox tended to be in situations with no real finish as to why what she had said or did was wrong.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.

This was a fun and steamy take on the marriage of convenience trope. The switch between settings in the first and second half of the book helped keep things fresh, though the length was definitely noticeable—it felt like certain parts dragged on longer than needed.

The slow build to the spice was worth it, and the tension between the characters kept me engaged. That said, because they started off with such a friendly, almost sibling-like dynamic, some of the dirty talk later on felt a little off to me. I don’t personally gravitate toward friends-to-lovers, but for fans of the trope, this would hit all the right notes. I also really liked the struggles they faced in both their personal and professional live which added depth beyond just the romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for an eARC of this book.

The chemistry between the characters was fantastic, and I loved the balance of romance, emotion, and lighthearted moments. The story kept me engaged, and the character development felt authentic and well-paced. While a few parts felt a bit predictable, the writing was engaging, and the emotional depth kept me hooked. Overall, a great read that left me smiling—I’ll definitely be reading more from this author!

This reminded me of Lauren Asher and Catherine Maura which my top tier favorite smut/romance writers! This was just the right amount of romance, steam, love, and realistic events! I hope to cruise through more books with this author! Thank you to Kay Cove, publisher, and Netgalley!

Best friends to lovers? ✔️ Secret feelings? ✔️ A dash of mystery? ✔️

Lennox “Lenny” and Dex have been circling each other for years, both too stubborn (or maybe too scared 👀) to admit what everyone else can see—THEY BELONG TOGETHER. But just as sparks start flying, someone is out to bring Dex down, and let’s just say… things get real interesting. 👀🔥

The romance? Swoon-worthy. The mystery? Kept me guessing. The ending? Wrapped up beautifully like the perfect snapshot of love and suspense. 📸✨

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ HUGE thanks to NetGalley for the ARC—I’m officially obsessed!!

This book has a set up for a tropey, spice filled predictable romance but it isn't! It has a good amount of depth, heart and a strong-willed main character. I really enjoyed this one.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I went in expecting the usual smutty romance.
What I found, instead, was a treasure.
A deeply moving story about the love of family and the joy of finding yourself.
From the story's beginning, featuring a grandmother hand-writing letter, I was caught up.
Then I met her grandson Dex, got acquainted with him, and then I found Lennox.
Lennox is such a great character. She's someone I could know in real life, and definitely someone I can cheer for. "I'm not going to work a job where I'm not respected like a human being should be."
The story takes lovely little time skips, just enough to keep my interest without becoming off-putting. And a powerful ending to finish it off.

I LOVE an obsessed MMC and a super strong FMC.... and a marriage of convenience? Sign me up!

Dex was working in a dive shop and Lennox was his roommate.... but, it turned out that Dex was actually an ultra wealthy man who now needs to give up the fun life to go run a business. Dottie, Dex's grandmother, wrote many letters and we end up learning about her former lover. It was such a special story, and added SO MUCH to the book.

Slow-burn... but sooo worth it! The only thing I didn't like was that Lennox seemed to be far too trusting and ended up getting burned a few times. I liked the first book, but found this one to be more touching.

Kay Cove’s writing is just so special. She had me invested from the first page to the last and I absolutely devoured every single word of this book! The built up tension in this friends to lovers story was so swoon worthy. The way they rubbed off on eachother and were the balance and push they each needed, ugh so good! I love this series and can’t wait for the next installment!

I've enjoyed multiple of Kay Cove's books now and this is just as good as her previous ones. I'll be keeping an eye out for this one