I love this series of books and once o started reading Too Hard To Resist, I knew I’d be unable to put it down. This is the third novel in the Love Hotel series and I think it’s my favourite so far. This time we join Sammie, she’s done all the dating apps and is still yet to find her Mr Right, yet as soon as she decides to give up dating for good, she’s offered a place at the exclusive Love Hotel in Italy where they’ve found her perfect match. Yet when she arrives and meets her match the sparks don’t fly. If only there was someone else who could be her perfect match. I loved this book and instantly warmed to Sammie’s character. She’s warm and funny and instantly likeable. It’s a pacy and spicy plot and will keep you entertained to the very end. Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and the author for the chance to review.

“Too Hard to Resist” started off on a high note. Sammie’s first date in the first chapter was a vivid portrayal of many of the disastrous dates experienced by single women in the dating app Swipe Land.

I was eagerly anticipating her arrival at the hotel!

However, the relationship between Sammie and Edward started the downward turn.

I couldn’t help but wish that Edward story line would end and for Romeo and Sammie to finally succumb to their undeniable connection.

I found myself struggling to reconcile Sammie’s relaxed and unconventional nature with Romeo’s formal and traditional approach.

Chapter 36 has been aptly renamed “the ick.” Two quotes in particular made me wish I had finished the book—“Will you allow me to pleasure you?” and “you are now with a real man.” Just… ick.

Despite the shortcomings, I enjoyed the premise and tropes. However, I couldn’t wait for the story to come to an end.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with the ARC. While this book didn’t resonate with me, I’m still curious to see what else Olivia Spring has in store for us.

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Taboo Lovers
POC FMC

The premise is there: Go to a Matchmaking Hotel and fall for the guy who is supposed to be doing the matchmaking. The execution was not. The writing was stilted and repetitive. And it really felt like the characters had nothing in common. In stories like these you want to root for the characters, but I really didn't connect with them at all.

Sammie and RomeoI enjoyed the uniqueness of this story in the Love Hotel series. Spring does a great job keeping you on the edge of your seat wondering how these situations are going to turn out. Romeo and Sammie have a unique story that keeps you engaged until the end. This story has the right amount of plot and spice. I love the alternating characters from chapter to chapter. I especially love that the chapters do not jump too far ahead in time so that you wonder what happened/where you are in the story. This is a fantastic summer read set in gorgeous Italy.

This was such a lighthearted fun read. The main characters were both likeable and more importantly relatable! I felt for poor Sammie in the beginning but in swoops Romeo to make it all better. It had the perfect amount of spice and a great plot. All in all a great summer read that I could enjoy reading again.

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood and Olivia for giving me this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so cute and a great holiday romance. The spice was great and the story was a lot of fun. Love me a good secret romance. See my full review @mimigunnbooks.

This was a fun, spicy summer read!

The Love Hotel is renowned for matching lasting matchs, Sammie's friends are living proof. So when she gets a spot at the hotel in Italy, she packs up from London and heads to find her true love. Only her match is less than idea (he's super annoying and rude) and is called home on a "family emergency", but she's still holding out hope. Her guide, Love Alchemist Romeo, steps in to take his place so she isn't lonely in the couples only events and their chemistry heats up. Their banter is awesome and a real connection is made.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

This was such a cute romance novel. It’s the perfect light and easy beach read. I think that the message of being enough for the right person is something that will be beautiful and relatable to many. I enjoyed the fun scenes with the activities and sights they visited while in Italy. I’m interested in checking out the other books in the series now, but this can easily be read as a stand alone.

Sammie and Romeo 😻
Edward 🚮

I am totally obsessed with any book that Olivia writes and this one was no different, her romance books always have a cute / happy ending. They are the ultimate comfort romance, so easy to read and get sucked into.

This is the third instalment of The Love Hotel series, this time based in stunning, sunny Italy!

‘Romeo had more green flags than a St Patrick’s Day Parade’ ☘️

When Sammie arrives at the hotel, it seems that her match is perhaps not what she was expecting 🤢. When things take an unpredictable turn, Sammie is left with some time to entertain herself. Determined to not let this get the better of her or ruin her experience, The Love Hotel boss, Victoria suggests that Romeo does whatever it takes to ensure that Sammie has a good experience!

Neither Sammie nor Romeo had the best first impression of the other and spending more time with each other doesn’t sound like the best idea. Romeo and Sammie spend a lot of time together; sparks fly but they both know the rules, staff and guest relationships are a strict no no. 🙊

🖊️….

Okay so the chemistry in this was fab! I also adored how Sammie is connected to Jasmine and Stella and think the way the three books are connected and cross referenced was done so well,

The story is written in such a way where even though it feels like nothing happens for ages, when the moment happens it is like everything else falls into place.

The location of each Love Hotel is written so well that as a reader you feel present in the scenes - disappointing to look up and see cloudy London and not sunny Italy 🤣.

I think one of my favourite things about this series is how connected I’ve felt to the characters and their experiences.

I adored how Romeo from the get go is a good guy, has pure intentions and is well rounded character.

This is the perfect contemporary romance to read at the beach when relaxing. Because who wouldn’t want a trip to a hotel in Italy and eventually fall in love with a sexy Italian man??? That’s like the dream for tons of women haha and I’m jealous of Sammie and Romeo. And best believe Romeo lived up to his name! He was such a strong lover I may need to book a trip to Italy asap to find my own Romeo immediately.

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Thanks to Boldwood Books via NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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ꔫ — ∘♡༉∘ — ✩ — ∘༉♡∘ — ꔫ
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— ∘♡༉∘ — 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 — ∘༉♡∘ —
∘༉♡∘ 𝑆𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑒 ∘༉♡∘
🌶 = minimal/mentioned but not full detail
🌶🌶 = The heat is coming and so are they 😏
🌶🌶🌶 = The spice is spicing and now your squirming
🌶🌶🌶🌶 = Is it hot in here or is it just this book?!
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶= HOLY MOTHER OF GOODNESS this is 🥵

∘༉♡∘ 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑢𝑟𝑛 ∘༉♡∘ (more fire the faster the burn)
🔥 = SLOW GIRL THIS IS A SLOWWWWW BURN
🔥🔥 = okay things are happening
🔥🔥🔥 = we are in full burn mode BAM its all on fire

∘༉♡∘ 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 ∘༉♡∘
✨ = really didnt enjoy
✨✨ = it was okay
✨✨✨ = a mid tier book could be better
✨✨✨✨ = i enjoyed it
✨✨✨✨✨ = i loved it and this will live in my head rent free forever
ꔫ — ∘♡༉∘ — 𝐌𝐲✩𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 — ∘༉♡∘ — ꔫ
🌶🌶
🔥🔥
✨✨✨✨✨
ꔫ — ∘♡༉∘ — ✩ — ∘༉♡∘ — ꔫ

ꔫ — ∘♡༉∘ — 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀✩ — ∘༉♡∘ — ꔫ
🏝️ Opposites attract
🏝️ Forbidden romance (staff and hotel guest)
🏝️ Banter to banging
🏝️ Forced proximity
🏝️ Grumpy sunshine
🏝️ Matchmaking
— ∘♡༉∘ — 𝗔𝗿𝗰 ♥ 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 — ∘༉♡∘ —
Thank you netgalley for this arc

This was such a fun and cute (slightly steamy) 'forbidden' romance.

Sammi signs up to go to the 'love hotel' to find her Mr Right, but when her perfect match on paper doesnt give her the sparks she hopes for and then suddenly leaves her hanging and alone, Sammi gets sparks for the 'wrong' guy... or maybe he was really the right guy all along ;)

To make sure sammi has a good time after the match they chose for her abruptly leaves, Romeo is tasked with making sure she is happy and given whatever she 'wants' to make up for the disaster of her perfect match not working out.

Things start getting a little bit steamy between romeo and sammi, could the mr right the matchmakers chose for her really be her perfect guy?? or would she find her true love herself?

ꔫ — ∘♡༉∘ — ✩ — ∘༉♡∘ — ꔫ

Hard To Resist had an intriguing plot concept, but the execution fell flat. The plot was predictable, the pacing dragged, and the writing leaned heavily on repetition. The characters felt one-dimensional, often annoying, and lacked the complexity to carry the story forward. While it may appeal to a younger YA audience, more seasoned readers will likely find it underwhelming. Overall, a missed opportunity with a promising premise.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review

From the moment I read the heartfelt dedication (and spotted the playlist—yes, there’s a playlist!), I knew Too Hard to Resist would be something special. Olivia Spring whisks readers away to a luxurious Italian resort where Sammie, hopeful romantic and unexpected solo traveler, finds herself reluctantly charmed by the resort’s off-limits “Love Alchemist,” Romeo.

Romeo had me at pasticciotto—and if you know, you know. He’s thoughtful, grounded, and honestly? Too good to be true in the best possible way. Their chemistry crackles, even if Sammie’s bubbly personality occasionally leaned into overly loud territory (so much cackling!). Still, I couldn’t help but root for her.

Having visited Puglia myself, I was thrilled by how vividly the setting came to life. Spring captures the sights, flavors, and sunshine-soaked magic beautifully.

A fun, slow-burn escape full of humor, heart, and heat. Highly recommend for romance fans who love a grumpy/sunshine dynamic, irresistible tension, and a good bit of Italian flair.

Thank you to Olivia Spring, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the eARC.

this was the first book I read in this series and I loved it! I love a forbidden romance plus opposites attract. This book made me want to go to Italy even more and this was just the perfect summer read. Sammie and Romeo were so cute together and loved watching their connection form. Now I need go and read the previous books.

Thank you boldwood for the arc overall I fully enjoyed it, it was quick read, cute rom com, it’s starts with dating, matching holiday with main character when things go wrong but something else happens no spoilers in cute way ;) I like the characters and storyline and plot it was fun, cute book, and the spice was good and the banter was good overall 4 stars

This romance didn’t quite work for me. It wasn’t terrible—no glaring issues, no major red flags—but it just never really took off. The characters were fine, but I didn’t feel much chemistry between them, and the banter leaned more cringey than cute.

The whole “employee dating a customer” conflict was wrapped up so quickly it barely made a ripple in the plot. I know this was meant to be a breezy, feel-good rom-com, but I found myself not very emotionally invested.

That said, I appreciated the lack of unnecessary drama—the characters were respectful and non-toxic. And I’ll admit, the descriptions of Puglia were lovely and gave me a serious wave of vacation nostalgia.

All in all, not for me, but not without its merits. 2 stars.

PS: I personally don't find Michele Morrone hot, so the constant mentiones in the beginning were annoying, but luckily that stopped after a couple of chapters.

A lovely romance with a bit of spice. It's easy to predict they will end up together but the story to how they get there is always great.

Back at The Love Hotel to follow another couple’s journey to love! This series is so much fun and such a sweet escape. Perfect book to read poolside and get lost in the story. I’m just obsessed with Olivia’s books and they are all a guaranteed five star read. I love her writing style and it’s just completely effortless getting swept away by the story. So many tropes packed into this book including forbidden romance. Yes please! The tropical setting just adds another layer of to the sizzling romance that unfolds. Couldn’t have loved this more!

Samantha is sent to the love hotel where she is supposed to meet her match, but when she arrives, she is not thrilled with her match. will she find someone else?

This is the third book of the Love Hotel series, this time Sammie, Stela’s best friend is sent to Italy, to the five-star all inclusive hotel at the beach in Puglia. Her Mr. Right is Edward but when they meet she doesn’t feel like he is the one. Meanwhile she is attracted to Romeo, the Love Alchemist, and it seems mutual so. The Love Hotel has a 100% success rate so, what will happen?
I enjoyed this story as with the two first ones.
Thanks to the author, Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the advances copy.