Blog Tour & Reviews – Possessive Park Avenue Prince, Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank
April 18, 2024 | Posted in Blog Tour, Review | By Two Book Pushers
POSSESSIVE PARK AVENUE PRINCE
Park Avenue Princes #4
by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank
Blog Tour
Release Date: April 11, 2024
Cover Design:
Hang Le
Photographer:
Ren Saliba
Genre: M/M College Romance Standalone
Trope: Bad boy, grumpy/sunshine, alphahole, protective/possessive MC, touch him and die vibe
Synopsis
Who are we? Like you even need to ask. We’re the seven richer-than-sin legacies causing debauchery at the prestigious Astor University in Manhattan.
Some call us spoiled.
Some call us trouble.
But everyone calls us the Park Avenue Princes.
Daire Connery
“The Bad Boy”
I’m not a man of many words. But when I do speak, it usually starts with F and ends with you.
Keep to myself. Don’t let anyone in. That’s how I like it.
That’s usually how everyone else likes it too. My scowl keeps them all away—all except him.
We may both be Park Avenue Princes, but we would never work.
We don’t belong in each other’s real worlds.
He’s too soft for mine; mine’s too harsh for his.
But I can’t stop thinking about him. About those pale grey eyes that see right through me. The ballsy way he gives right back whatever I dish out.
I like that. Respect it.
Want more of it…
Which is why when I find out his ex is bullying him, it makes me want to rip that bastard a new one. Makes me lose my goddamn mind.
Because no one touches Gavin Truitt. No one but me.
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Gavin needed to move. Stat. He didn’t really want to hear his brother, Donavan and his man have their fun on the other side of the wall any longer. He was done. The next best move was to shack-up with Daire, the man of few words but many grunts. Nobody knew the man well, thanks to the walls he had built around him but Gavin knew he felt safe around him. And after some up and downs, Gavin sees Daire in a different light…
And he wants him.
Daire wants Gavin too but also knows he isn’t good enough for him. Gavin is the sweet one. A bright light. Daire is the dark one. On paper? People would be surprised they were even friends. The last few months changed everything. The tension is thick and it’s hot AF. It’s not just about that though. Gavin makes Daire feel things he never had before. It’s confusing and scary to him. And for a man who isn’t scared about anything, it’s a lot and I am here for it.
This might be my favorite in the series. I love Daire’s possessive and protectiveness toward Gavin. And I love how Gavin teases him. I am excited about the next book. I am not sure who’s it’s going to be yet but there are hints of both of the last princes and damn…
Possessive Park Avenue Prince is the fourth book in the Park Avenue Princes series by one of my favorite writing duos, Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank. I am loving these Park Avenue Princes. They are sexy, funny, smart and loyal. This is Daire and Gavin’s story. That’s right, two of the Princes! There has been something brewing with these two since the beginning. Just a little simmer that’s been getting hotter and hotter. Now that they live together, it’s harder to fight it. Daire can’t touch his friend’s little brother no matter how sexy and handsome he is. No matter how much he wants him. But he can’t help but protect him and watch out for him. Gavin knows there’s more to Daire than his growling and narrowed-eyed looks. Once he catches a twitch of his lips he knows he has to crack Daire. Daire has a past that’s made him the man he is today. A loner. A fighter. He doesn’t need anyone and no one will ever want him. Until Gavin. He’s going to prove to Daire that he’s wanted, needed and loved. I loved, loved, loved watching these two fight and flirt and fall for each other! They are the perfect match, Daire’s gruffness to Gavin’s sweetness. I love all these characters and can’t wait to see who’s next!
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Other Titles Within this Series
INFAMOUS PARK AVENUE PRINCE
Park Avenue Princes #1
INSATIABLE PARK AVENUE PRINCE
Park Avenue Princes #2
SCANDALOUS PARK AVENUE PRINCE
Park Avenue Princes #3
SALACIOUS PARK AVENUE PRINCE
Park Avenue Princes #5
Coming Soon
Release Date: June 27, 2024
About the Author
Brooke Blaine is a USA Today Bestselling Author best known for writing romantic comedy and M/M romance. Her novels lead with humor and heart, but Brooke never shies away from throwing in something extra naughty that will scandalize her conservative Southern family for life (bless their hearts). She’s a choc-o-holic, lives for eighties bands (which means she thinks guyliner is totally underrated), believes it’s always wine o’clock, and lives with the coolest cat on the planet—her Ragdoll/Maine Coon mix, Jackson Agador Spartacus.
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Ella Frank is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Temptation series, including Try, Take, Trust, Tease, Tate, and True, and is the co-author of the fan-favorite PresLocke Series. Her Exquisite series has been praised as “scorching hot!” and “enticingly sexy!”
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New Release & Review – Nine Month Contract, Amy Daws
April 12, 2024 | Posted in Release Day Blitz, Review | By Two Book Pushers
Title: NINE MONTH CONTRACT
Author: Amy Daws
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: April 11th, 2024
Cover Designer: Cat at TRC Designs
Cover Photographer: Wander Aguiar Photography
Cover Model: Jack Atherton
We live by different rules on the mountain…
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From Amazon #1 bestselling author Amy Daws, comes an all-new small town, spicy romance sure to hit you in the gut with laughs, feels, and mountain man grunts.
Help Wanted: Grumpy Mountain Man seeks baby momma. Job is an incubator position only. Surrogate must be impervious to grunting in the form of communication and nosey brotherly neighbors. Rustic mountain range housing available upon request.
I wanted to pummel my irritating brothers when they posted their own version of a wanted ad to help me with my life.
But I can’t fault the results once the right woman lands on my lap.
Becoming a single father is not a decision I made lightly. In fact, it’s the biggest decision of my entire life.
Which is why when I interview Trista, I know she’s perfect.
She’s wild, she’s opinionated, she wears cowboy boots. Even my pet goat loves her…
She’s the exact type of person I was holding out for.
And to my great horror, I realize on our first night of attempting this baby making dance…when the lights are low, the cheap wine is flowing, and the home insemination supplies are laid out on the kitchen counter…
I want to do a lot more than just make her my surrogate.
I want to make her mine.
Nine Month Contract is the first book in a the spin-off series from Amy Daws about Max’s brother! These Fletcher brothers are going to steal our hearts! Wyatt is a super grumpy man who’s happy living on his mountain with his brothers. The only thing he really wants is a child. So he decides to find a surrogate and not bother with a relationship. After looking and looking, he finally meets Trista by chance and he instantly knows she’s the one. Trista wants to help Wyatt, but she also wants to open up an animal sanctuary. This is the perfect deal, place to live, barn to keep her pet and money to start her business. She didn’t expect to find Wyatt so damn attractive and nice and even a little sweet. He actually wants her to be comfortable and finds ways to make her life easier. Her family was absolutely awful so she has no idea families could actually like each other this much. She tries to fight her attraction but it’s no use. But there have to be rules. Just until the baby is born then she’s off. You know what they say about plans! Once Wyatt realizes he wants Trista as much as he wants their baby, he’s not going to let her go without a fight. I couldn’t get enough of their banter! It was so funny and ridiculous and fun. I enjoyed watching this Mountain Man fall for his Lucky charm! Loved seeing old friends I’ve missed! Looking forward to getting to know Luke and Calder and seeing more of all the Fletchers!
Release Day & Review – To Have and To Hold, Nicole Edwards
April 9, 2024 | Posted in Release Day Blitz, Review | By Two Book Pushers
From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Nicole Edwards comes the eleventh installment in her Brantley Off the Books series.
The moment everyone’s been waiting for!
Brantley Walker and Reese Tavoularis are counting down until their wedding day. Only seven more days to go, with plenty to do, they are enjoying some downtime with friends and family while checking off the remaining boxes on JJ’s checklist.
While everyone is preparing for the big day, Atticus James returns to Coyote Ridge to find he has options. Not only does he get to choose which address he wants to call home, but there are two men looking to make him more than merely a roommate. The hardest part is figuring out which one to choose. Or whether he has to choose at all.
Provided everyone survives the bachelor party, makes it through the rehearsal dinner unscathed, and works through their wedding day jitters, they’re home-free.
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To Have and To Hold is the eleventh book in the Brantley Walker: Off the Books series by the fabulous Nicole Edwards. This book is fan-freaking-tastic! We’ve been waiting a long time for Brantley and Reese to get married and the day is finally here! I loved everything about this book from the wedding countdown (Reese, you romantic man!) to the bachelor party weekend (I laughed out loud the entire time) to all the love and lust (Atticus, Slade and Carson!) and just all the family and friends and all the damn feels! Brantley and Reese’s journey hasn’t always been easy, but now the day they’ve been waiting for is almost here. They just enjoy being together, letting JJ tell them what to do and when do to it, spend time with their families and work crew and have time to just be happy. I couldn’t love this book more if I tried! As always, looking forward to more books in the series to see what happens next!
Release Day & Review – Up All Night, Annabeth Albert
March 28, 2024 | Posted in Release Day Blitz, Review | By Two Book Pushers
A new small town universe from author Annabeth Albert starring first responders in a small mountain town. Full House meets 911 Lonestar for emotional, uplifting happily ever afters for a tightknit friend group with each book featuring a fresh, stand-alone story. Book one, Up All Night, features a sunshine/grump pairing with a forty-something firefighter on a path of self-discovery.
You can grab your copy here: https://readerlinks.com/l/3840100.
Up All Night is the first book in a new series by Annabeth Albert. It’s a small town romance series with first responders. I’m a huge fan of Annabeth’s, her writing and her heroes. This is Sean and Denver’s story. Sean is back home after his divorce staying with a friend who lost his partner. He’s filling in for a firefighter and enjoying being with his family and oldest friends. Then he meets the cook at the diner and is instantly intrigued by him. The first man he’s ever been attracted to. Denver doesn’t do relationships or roots. He’s a nomad and just works and stays somewhere for a while and then moves on. And then he meets Sean. He can’t seem to stay away from him or stop thinking about him, but he doesn’t want to be an experiment for the newly out firefighter. Sean wants more with Denver but knows he’s skittish. He has to figure out how to prove to him that he’s worthy of love, family and loyalty. I really enjoyed this story! Sean is so open about his feelings and doesn’t freak out about being attracted to Denver. Denver has a rough past so he just never learned how to trust anyone. I loved the secondary characters at the firehouse, Sean’s friends and his family. There was a weird interaction with Sean’s son at the end that didn’t sit well with me, but hopefully that will resolve itself. I’m looking forward to the next in the series!
Review Tour – Falling for Raine, Lane Hayes
March 20, 2024 | Posted in Blog Tour | By Two Book Pushers
The gentleman, the hot mess, and a little British adventure…
Raine
Moving to London is scary and daunting, but I desperately need this job–and a redo. Okay, so I may have oversold my qualifications. That shouldn’t be a big deal, though. I mean, being an assistant’s assistant seems easy enough, and I’m a fast learner.
Hold up!
I’m already in over my head with spreadsheets, new pronunciations, and temperamental appliances. And just as I’m mentally preparing to face going home early, the big boss offers me an opportunity I can’t refuse. And I definitely should because Graham Horsham is an infuriating, complicated grumpy bear with a razor-sharp tongue, a wickedly dry sense of humor, and…I like him far too much.
Graham
I’ve been bamboozled. I’m not quite sure how I ended up with an assistant who spills coffee daily, wears wrinkled shirts, and chatters nonstop. He can’t stay, but I don’t want him to go and that’s madness. The Horsham Group is closing one of our biggest deals ever and I won’t jeopardize it. This one is personal.
Yet so is Raine.
He’s a breath of fresh air—silly, impetuous, lighthearted, good-natured, and…quite lovely. I like him more than I want to admit. For some reason, I can let my guard down with him. It’s unnerving and probably unprofessional.
But not to worry…I will not, under any circumstances, fall for Raine.
Falling for Raine is an MM, age-gap romance featuring a British silver fox, a desperate but adorable American, and a UK adventure!
Buy or read in KU here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPGBLGZT
Falling for Raine is Lane Hayes’ newest mm romance set in England. It’s an age-gap with a British sexy silver fox and a younger adorable American. One night in Vegas and they thought they’d never see each other again. Until Raine walks into Graham’s office as a new assistant for his company. What are the chances? Graham hasn’t forgotten one second of his night with Raine and now that he’s here working for his company, he’s not sure if he’ll be able to stay away from him. Their relationship is fun, sexy and funny. Raine makes Graham laugh and smile more than he has in years and Graham makes Raine want more. I enjoyed getting to watch these two fall for each other! Lane is a must read for me. She entertains, makes me swoon and writes likeable characters with very little angst.
Review Tour – The Player, Felice Stevens
March 19, 2024 | Posted in Review | By Two Book Pushers
Cover Designer: Reese Dante
The Player is Felice Stevens’ newest small town, sport romance. I really enjoyed this romance between Keller, former NFL star who returned home to coach his high school football team and the school librarian, single dad whose son plays on the team. Niall never expects to see Keller again. They went to high school together and he blames him for his friends bullying him. He quickly learns Keller had no idea that it was happening. Neither Keller or Niall are out and it’s a small town so the more time they spend together, the more reality hits. What happens when the town finds out? Are they all small minded like the few who protest? I really enjoyed the relationship between Keller and Niall. It was sweet and fun and a little spicy. I loved Niall’s son David and the strong, respectful relationship they have. I thought the way Keller bonding with his players was great and I loved all the football. Overall, I really enjoyed getting to know Keller and Niall and loved the secondary characters. The only thing that took me a minute to get over was Keller Williams is a real estate company (the one my realtor actually works for) so that was odd at first. I wouldn’t mind a short follow up to see where Keller and Niall are today and maybe some of the kids!
Blurb:
Friday night lights hide more than they reveal…
When retired NFL superstar Keller Williams returns to his small town to coach his old high school football team, he’s surprised how much he enjoys being out of the limelight and on the field with the kids. Even more surprising is his immediate attraction to the father of one of his players—single dad Niall Harper.
Problem number one: Niall Harper isn’t gay.
Problem number two: Keller isn’t out to the world.
Problem number three: Niall hates his guts. And Keller has no idea why.
High school librarian Niall Harper has always done the right thing. Except be true to himself. Divorced and raising his teenaged son, Niall is dismayed to discover the new football coach is none other than his long-ago Friday night fantasy and nemesis. Not that it matters—Keller doesn’t remember him. It’s nothing new; Niall has always been easy to forget. Now Keller wants to be friends. And more. Niall can’t deny the annoying man makes him laugh and feel things he’d only dreamed possible. But would a player like Keller be satisfied with a regular guy like him?
Being together is more than complicated, but they are willing to take the risk. Niall reveals he’s dating his son’s coach, and Keller comes out to the team, his fans, the press, and small-town gossips. Neither is prepared for the fallout, but that doesn’t stop them. It’s time to throw the Hail Mary pass of a lifetime and win the game of forever. And they’re ready.
About the Author:
Felice Stevens writes romance because what is better than people falling in love? Her favorite part of a romance novel is that first kiss…sigh. She loves creating stories of hopes and dreams and happily ever afters. Her stories are character-driven, rich with the sights, sounds and flavors of New York City and filled with men who are sometimes deeply flawed but always real.
Felice writes M/M romance because she believes that everyone deserves a happily ever after. Having traveled all over the world, she can safely say that the universal language that unites people is love. Felice has written in a variety of sub-genres, including contemporary, paranormal and has a mystery series as well.
Felice is the Lambda Literary Award winner for Best Gay Romance for her book, The Ghost and Charlie Muir, and the e-Lit gold medal winner in romance for Broken Silence.
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New Release & Review – Mr. Important, Lucy Lennox & May Archer
March 14, 2024 | Posted in Release Day Blitz, Review | By Two Book Pushers
One New Year’s masquerade. One anonymous hookup. One billionaire-sized mistake.
Once upon a time, someone looked at my scrawny, impetuous eight-year-old self and nicknamed me Mr. Important… and I believed them.
That was my first mistake.
Two decades, a dozen failed careers, and a thousand meaningless hookups later, I’ve made more mistakes than I can count. My parents have decided I’m purely decorative, my brother thinks I need pep talks, and the gorgeous billionaire who hired me as a favor to my dad? He’s forgotten I exist.
So I’m done with mistakes.
Call it my New Year’s resolution. From now on, I’m going after what I want… starting with the mysterious silver fox in the Roman warrior mask who approached me at the charity gala and offered me a scorching, anonymous one-night stand.
Unfortunately, when our masks come off I realize mistakes are not done with me.
Because the bossy guy who blew my mind? He’d thought I was someone else. Worse than that, he’s my father’s friend. A supposedly-straight workaholic. The person I’m stuck on a road trip with for the next two weeks. And, oh yeah, my actual boss.
The farther we get from New York, the closer we become, and the harder it is to pretend I’m not falling for him. But I can’t see how someone as brilliant, controlled, and successful as Thatcher Pennington would risk everything to be with someone like me… even if he makes me feel like I’m finally Mr. Important.
Mr. Important is the next book in the Honeybridge series by Lucy Lennox and May Archer. This has some of my favorite tropes: Age gap, father’s friend and forced proximity. We met Reagan and Thatcher in Firecracker and I was so happy to hear this was their story. Older, billionaire friend of his dad’s and his boss who he has to spend weeks with on a bus cruising around the country for work. After one hot as sin night together. What?! Reagan is young, but he’s not innocent or naïve. He’s had a crush on Thatcher for a long time and now he has to pretend he doesn’t while he spends all day and night with him. Thatcher can’t stop thinking about the night they spent together. After spending time together he realizes Reagan is smart, dedicated, talented and nothing like his father always said he was. He’s captivating and charming all the people he meets. Most of all he’s charming Thatcher. Time’s almost up and Thatcher can’t stay away from Reagan anymore. Once he touches him again, he knows he’s going to want more and more. When they need to make a stop in Honeybridge, they have to deal with Thatcher’s son Brantleigh (who we also met in Firecracker), a disgruntled employee and Reagan’s family. It takes Reagan needing him for Thatcher to jump into action and want to be there for someone he loves. Yep, he fell in love with his friend’s son. But he’s not going back. I loved, loved, loved this story! Reagan and Thatcher are so fun and great together. They work so well together at the company and in the bedroom. I also loved McGee and some of the secondary characters. Don’t forget to get the bonus story!
New Release & Review – If You Hate Me, Helena Hunting
March 7, 2024 | Posted in New Release, Review | By Two Book Pushers
If You Hate Me is the first book in a new hockey series by Helena Hunting. (Pause for major cheers!) I’m already looking forward to more in the series and trying to pair all the characters up in my head. This is a brother’s best friend, enemies to lovers and it was fun, emotional, and extremely spicey. I think this is the spiciest book I’ve read of Helena’s. Rix and Tristan legit hate each other. But all that hate is just foreplay. They’ve known each other since they were young, but now they are living together temporarily and after all that foreplay the hate just explodes into lust of epic proportions. They agree it’s just until she finds a new place to live. After that, every available moment, surface and place is on the sexy list. Then those pesky feelings creep in and Tristan can’t handle them. His past is just too much for him to move past and realize he’s allowed to be happy. To be loved. Rix didn’t want to fall for Tristan, but she did and now she doesn’t know what to do. He keeps running and she can’t keep chasing him. Tristan needs to get his crap together or he’s going to lose the best thing that’s ever happened to him. I really like Rix and Tristan and this new set of characters! There were a few scenes that had me covering my eyes and ears and a few that I felt detracted from the story. Tristan is a filthy, dirty man and Rix loved it. I loved their banter and the times when Tristan was sweet and aggressive. I had the pleasure of listening to the audio and Conner and CJ really killed it! Overall, I enjoyed it! It was a little too dirty for me at times, but I enjoyed them enough and was invested in their happily ever after. I loved Rix and the girls and all the characters who are going to delight me in the rest of the series!
Release Day Blitz & Review – Small Town Swoon, Melanie Harlow
March 4, 2024 | Posted in Release Day Blitz | By Two Book Pushers
Only in the movies does the Hollywood heartthrob fall for the small town diner waitress.
So when Dashiel Buckley returns to Cherry Tree Harbor for a wedding, I’m determined not to let my massive crush on my best friend’s older brother hijack my good sense.
(It happened once before. Do not recommend.)
But when my hand is injured, it’s Dash who steps in at the diner. The moment he realizes I can’t afford to fix my car, he takes care of it. And when he hears about the way my toxic ex treated me, he refuses to let it go.
Now it’s not just his blue eyes and sexy smile that have me swooning, it’s the way he wants to help me. Encourage me. Protect me.
I can’t resist.
Our text messages heat up. Our phone calls melt all my defenses. “Just friends” turns into “just once,” and “just once” becomes a distant memory. Night after night, he warms my bed, my body, and my heart.
But it can’t last.
Our dreams have us on two different paths–Dash wants the lights, camera, action of Hollywood, and I’ll always be a small town girl.
If only I could be his.
🍒 Friends with benefits
🍒 Best friend’s brother
🍒 He spoils her
🍒 Second chance romance
🍒 Protective hero
🍒 Secret crush
🍒 Small town girl x hollywood heartthrob
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱!
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Small Town Swoon is the fourth book in the Cherry Tree Harbor series by the very talented, Melanie Harlow. You can read each book as standalone but I highly recommend reading the series. The Buckley men are swoon-y, sweet, protective, and full of surprises.
Dash needed to dig deep with his emotions to further his acting career and that first starts with going home. Then stripping down to his purest self (literally! Lol). He was headed home for his brother’s wedding so why not go early and be surrounded by the ones who know him best. What he didn’t expect was to want to spend so much time with the woman who hated him most. Or so he thought…
Ari has loved Dash since she was sixteen. After one humiliating night, she had tried to stay away from the famous actor. And now he was back and being all nice and $hit. He was showing over sides to him and she is here for it. Her walls are coming down but should they? After the wedding he was going back to LA and she was staying in Cherry Tree Harbor. Can they really go back to being friends after spending night after night in each other’s arms?
This might be my favorite of the series. I loved these two! The support they have for each other’s dreams is swoon-y in itself. Then add in their connection, it’s truly beautiful. I loved their journey!
Review Tour – The Surrogate, Penelope Ward
March 1, 2024 | Posted in Blog Tour | By Two Book Pushers
The Surrogate is Penelope Ward’s newest epic romance. If you read The Aristocrat then you have met Sigmund, Leo’s cousin. If you follow my reviews then you might know that I don’t read blurbs unless it’s a new-to-me author until I need to write the review (don’t want those spoilers) so I actually didn’t even know it was going to be his story. Once I discovered that it was it, I was obsessed. And the obsession just grew and grew from there. The blurb is perfection so I don’t want to get too much into the storyline.
Abby and Sig’s relationship is complicated times ten but from the meet-cute, I knew it was going to be a crazy, beautiful, and emotional ride. And a fun one too!! I loved their journey, it’s so unique and I felt I was right there with them along the way. In London. In the countryside. Like I was a guest in the inn Abby was staying in. I was invested. They just made me laugh, cry, swoon, and just think, really. It’s one of my favorite books of 2024. One of my favorite books ever. I loved it so much, it’s hard to put into words. Just read it. Period. It’s an unforgettable story.
The Surrogate is Penelope Ward’s newest romance and one of my favorites from her! I didn’t have the pleasure of reading The Aristocrat, but I still loved Sig from the start. He’s complicated, but deep down is a loving, sweet man. He’s still heartbroken after losing his wife, and really not sure what he’s doing with his personal life. When his in-laws want to use a surrogate to have a grandbaby from their daughter’s frozen eggs who passed away a few years ago and they ask for Sig’s sperm, he’s not sure what to do. He agrees to meet the surrogate even though he doesn’t trust her. He’s instantly attracted to her and that is bad, bad, bad. They can’t stop fighting and exchanging barbs. He can’t fall for her. She can’t want him. But oh do they and they can! I loved watching Sig and Abby fight and then really get to know each other. It’s a complicated relationship and situation, but it’s fun, emotional, sexy and I loved every minute of it!
