Melanie Moreland

OMG. I had an absolute delightful time listening to the audio version of this book. Give me all the grumpy vibes. Jesse brings the capital "G" in grumpy! Narrators, John Lane and Maxine Mitchell did amazing jobs of voicing Jesse and Casey.

The witty banter between Casey and Jesse is top notch! It is one of my favorite things about this book. In a way, the witty banter is Jesse and Casey's love language. When these two admitted their feelings and shared a kiss and more, it was pure heat! I was show more hooked and loved all the steamy scenes.

Melanie makes me want to be next door neighbors to a sexy, grumpy, fireman. Make this book your next read! show less

I love the lively debates - Team Finn or Team Niall. Trust me, I wouldn't turn either of them away as once again these book boyfriends have me with the case of the big old swoons.

The appeal of Niall is that bad boy, not made for relationships crashing on the first sight of the heroine. That connect - soulmate it screams - he can fight it but fate will win.

Anna is a victim of a traumatic experience in book one (Yes, I insist you read these as intended). She is healing but has a soft show more spine-she embraces her femininity but has steel when called upon.

Once again this storyteller has made 'darker' 'mafia romance' accessible. With stellar storytelling, plot that moves, and characters who win your heart, this duet is one for the bookshelves, and on my re-read list.

Audiobook review:

What can I say about the dynamic duo of John Lane and Maxine Mitchell. They deliver the best performances. Make the reader feel part of the scene and can hear the richness of the characters Irish background. show less

Sexy and hilarious office romance
5 stars

What’s better than a brand new Melanie Moreland novel to get stuck into? And My Favorite Boss lives up to every expectation I had of it and then some. You may have seen or read My Favorite Kidnapper by the same author, but other than the name and styling, these two books aren’t linked in any way. This stands alone with a delightful happily ever after.

Alexander Bane - or Bane as he’s known - needs a new assistant. He wants someone to keep up with show more his exacting standards. Someone calm, quiet and when he says jump, they’ll ask how high. Basically the exact opposite of Magnolia Myers. Cute, feisty, sassy and unexpectedly sexy in her buttoned up, Victoriana outfits. Let the fun begin.

I love a story in any setting where one of our pair comes in and makes the other realise, just by being kind and caring, exactly what they’ve been missing in their lives. And that’s what we get here. Magnolia aka Maggie aka Myers might sometimes be a hot mess but she brings love, light and happiness into Bane’s world. As well as sandwiches and foamy coffee. She’s a really likeable character and it was so easy to root for her. She’s got her troubles but she’s a hard worker and does what she needs to do. But it’s just her kindness and touched my heart - and how she was with Bane.

Bane himself was exactly the right level of grumpy boss hole. Enough to make him realistically a nightmare to work for - but also actually just a squishy marshmallow under the right circumstances. I love how awed he was by Myers and how much fun and light she brought into his life - even if he massively resisted at first. He was another easy character to fall in love with and root for.

I was a little bit concerned about the power dynamic between Bane and Myers at first. I mean, he’s her boss after all - and a grumpy, demanding one at that. Thankfully, the longer they were together, both as a couple and not, there was a shift so the couple felt more on an even playing field.

This is a Melanie Moreland book so you know it’s going to be immaculately written and you’ll be hooked from the very first page. But it’s also hugely funny. I kept wondering if there would be a little bit of suspense thrown in for good measure - but other than my anxiety over whether our couple were finally going to be rumbled by HR - there was nothing.

If you’re a fan of Ms Moreland - you’re also going to know that there’s going to be plenty of heat between our couple. There’s the tension leading up to them finally giving in to their desires and then it’s still sizzling as our pair try to keep things under wraps in the office. To varying degrees of success.

This book entertained me from beginning to end and I find myself wishing I could still be in the office with Myers and Bane or in the house with Alex, Maggie and of course, little Hedgey. I actually can’t wait to read this again and wallow in it’s wonderfulness all over again. Definitely 5 stars and adds another reason as to why Melanie Moreland is one of my favourite authors of all time. show less

This is the concluding installment of Melanie Moreland's Men of the Falls duet, and I was captivated by the gripping plot and the intricate characters. Roman Costas, a character with a complex blend of ruthlessness and hidden vulnerability, became an unexpected protector to Effie Warner, leading to an intense and unforeseen romance. The audiobook, brought to life by Maxine Mitchell and John Lane, added a rich layer to the story, with their voices perfectly capturing the depth and nuances of show more the characters' emotions. The blend of suspense and romance and the transformative journey of love and self-discovery made this a memorable listen. It's a testament to Moreland's storytelling prowess, making it a standout in the romantic suspense genre. show less