Hannah-Rae Dodd is fresh out of a bad
relationship has some big decisions to make and if NYC is where she’s going to
stay. Matt Miller’s passion for dance has the ability to make him forget about
the troubles that await him off the stage. When chance circumstances bring them
together, will dancing bring them something more than either expected? The
ninth book in the addicting 425 Madison Avenue series, is now live. Read
Sightseeing in Manhattan by C. Lesbirel today!
Only on Amazon + Read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited
Book info:
Title: Sightseeing in Manhattan
Author: C. Lesbirel
Series: 425 Madison #9
Genre: Adult contemporary romance
Release Date: July 18th, 2019
Source: E-galley from Forever Write PR which did not influence my opinion
My rating: 3 stars
Synopsis:
Author: C. Lesbirel
Series: 425 Madison #9
Genre: Adult contemporary romance
Release Date: July 18th, 2019
Source: E-galley from Forever Write PR which did not influence my opinion
My rating: 3 stars
Synopsis:
Hannah-Rae
On stage at a Magic Mike theme night with the
music blaring and her hands trailing the oily, well-defined abs of another man
is where Hannah-Rae realizes that maybe she isn’t as heartbroken about her
cheating ex as she had first thought. She had known she needed to make some big
decisions about life before flying out to NYC, she just hadn’t expected her
heart would be calling all the shots.
Matt
He didn’t know why or how his passion for
dance had come about. All he knew is that when he was on that stage throwing
shapes down, he felt so alive in the moment that he almost forgot about the
fact that his little sister was sick and there was absolutely nothing he could
do about it. Almost.
When chance circumstances bring us together,
will dancing bring us something more than either of us expected?
*Each story is completely standalone.
Excerpt
Copyright @ 2019 C. Lesbirel
Letting
go with one of his hands, he slides his fingertips up my back and to the nape
of my neck. Some of my hair tangles between his fingers and he squeezes gently,
pulling me up toward him again to meet another waiting kiss.
He
spins me back around and commands me to take hold of the wheel and not let go.
I do as I’m told and cling to it, not even caring about the direction or
thinking about anything other than how good his hands feel, now that they are
both free to roam over my body. He traces them over my hips and spans my waist
before tracing up to the curve of my breasts and cupping them each, over the
top of my cardigan.
“I
like this, pink suits you,” he whispers softly into my ear.
“I
guessed it was pink from the feel of it. It’s light and soft, like cotton
candy.”
“It’s
cute. Sometimes you look cute. I thought that when I picked you up. Now you
don’t look cute, though.”
“I
don’t? Then how do I look now?”
“Breath
taking.” He says the word so easily that it sounds natural and believable. Even
if I don’t believe it myself, he makes me feel like the most beautiful woman in
the entire city.
My
long waves blow free in the evening breeze and it’s eerily quiet with the noise
of the city in the distant background. “Your curves are the sexiest thing I’ve
ever laid eyes on,” he murmurs as his hands come to rest on my waist, pinching
gently as though trying to control himself. I’m not sure I want him to.
My Review:
It took me about a third of the book to really get into it, but overall this was a pretty sweet story. I like that the two main characters were able to see past their issues in what I felt was a realistic way. Really their back stories were pretty original and I liked that I felt like I was reading different characters compared to many other books. It was a very quick read. One of the main issues I had with it was something I always have an issue with, and that is when the author doesn’t use contractions and it makes it sound wrong, makes lines that characters say sound stilted and it doesn’t roll through my head as I read smoothly. Other than that, as I said, the characters were really good, the friends and family completed the story as well. I do wish maybe we’d had a few more that we knew from other stories possibly show up, but it was okay without them. And I also really like how the title is a perfect play into the story and our main character.
Author Info:
Clare Lesbirel is a lover of all things pink
and fluffy with a huge obsession for Happy Ever After's. This includes most
romance novels, country songs and Hallmark Movies. She lives in England where
she spends most of her time reading or dreaming up new love stories. She first
published with her best friend under the pen name, Autumn Ruby in 2018 and won a
handful of indie author awards. It is the love and support of the friends she
has made along the way that has led her to follow her dreams of publishing
sweet, sexy stories that celebrate the relationships of the perfectly
imperfect.
Welcome to 425 Madison Avenue, the perfect place
to fall in love. Nine delicious romances set in fast-paced and sexy NYC just
waiting for you to read.
The series features stories from some of your
favorite romance authors: Leigh Lennon, MK Moore, Allie York, Aubree Valentine,
Kay Gordon, Lauren Helms, Sylvia Kane, Katy Ames, and C. Lesbirel.
Join these authors as they come together, each
with a standalone romance for you to enjoy.
Featuring some of readers' favorite tropes:
second-chance romance, best friends sibling romance to a good ol' enemies to
lovers romance. We've got you covered with a sports romance, a fake
relationship and even an ugly duckling or two. Don't forget a brother's best
friend and falling for your soul mate. Maybe a little love triangle as well.
Each tale offers you something new, something different. After all, 425 Madison
Avenue is the perfect place to fall in love.
For more information, visit the series website ➝ www.425madisonseries.com
Follow the series on Facebook ➝ https://www.facebook.com/425MadisonSeries
Did you miss the first eight books in the series? You can read them here:
Book #2 - https://rebrand.ly/LMLY_425Madison
Book #3 (My review) - https://rebrand.ly/JSR_425Madison
Book #4 (My review) - https://rebrand.ly/TFH_425Madison
Book #7 - https://rebrand.ly/BFM_425Madison
Book #8 (My review) - https://rebrand.ly/AIL_425Madison
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