He believes in fate…
Hotshot, an all-new slow-burn second-chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Robin Bielman, is available now!
Here’s my plan: Crash through the ceiling of my family’s business to become the best hotelier on the West Coast. Nothing rattles me when it comes to a challenge and hard work, but when I spot my almost one-night-stand in my lobby, I’m thrown totally off my game. Alejandra is my dream girl. The one I can’t forget who got away—literally. Which might explain why I blurt out to my meddlesome, matchmaking grandmother that Alejandra is my date for her fast approaching and highly choreographed eightieth birthday party.
She’s been on pause…
Some decisions are harder than others, but agreeing to a date with Drew isn’t one of them. He’s a charming and gorgeous curveball I didn’t see coming, but the more time we spend together, the harder it is to remember to play it safe. I’ve made a promise, and even though I’m now torn, I have to honor it in order to move on from the past.
Drew feels like my future, but I’m about to put everything I want in jeopardy.
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Excerpt
“Is it okay if I take this seat?” a man asks. The masculine voice is deep, seductive. Friendly.
That’s what resonates deep inside me, and I don’t have to think twice about my answer. I also don’t have to turn my head to know who’s asking. “Sure.”
“I’m Drew,” he says as he gets comfortable beside me.
I take a moment to breathe in his clean, spicy scent before I look at him. “Alejandra.” “It’s nice to meet you, Alejandra.”
“You, too.” Up close, he’s even better-looking. Eyes a shade of blue-green I’ve never
seen before, neat hair longer on top than the sides, broad shoulders that fill out his tailored suit coat. I’d venture his outfit cost more than my monthly mortgage.
He notices my glass of water and waves a hand at the bartender. A thick black watch peeks out from his sleeve. His hand is big, capable-looking. “Can I buy you a drink?”
With the way my pulse is racing, he absolutely can. I may need several to calm my nerves. “I think I saw a blood orange margarita on the menu.”
“Good choice.”
“Hey, Drew,” the bartender says. “What can I get you?”
“Two blood orange margaritas, please. On the rocks.”
“You got it.” He drops a cocktail napkin in front of Drew and one in front of me. “You seem to know a lot of people,” I say.
“A few. What about you?”
“I’m here with my sister and two friends. They’re on the dance floor.”
“It’s lucky I got to you before someone else, then.”
I can't get my head down. It’s a good thing my light brown skin doesn’t give away my blush easily. Are there other people here? All of a sudden it doesn’t feel like it.
“Looks like you took one for the team,” he says next.
“What?” His knee taps mine as he swivels and nods to my boot.
Oh, that. I grin. What a nice way to put it. Not only is Drew the hottest-looking man in this bar, but he’s decided I’m caring rather than klutzy, something no stranger has done in the five weeks I’ve been injured. “Team captain right here,” I say.
“Your T-shirts have a ‘W’ on them, don’t they?”
It takes me a second to follow his train of thought. Wonder Woman. “Laying it on a little thick, aren’t you?” I tease.
He smiles and I’m hit not only with flirty intensity, but sincerity, too. He might be coming on strong, but his compliment is genuine. “Is it working?”
REVIEW:
Drew Auprince is known as American royalty. His family is known for running extremely successful hotels nationally and abroad. Out of the three brothers, Drew is the only one to go into the family business, with a catch. Instead of just working for his father, Drew had built and opened his own hotel called The Surfeit.
Alejandra Cruz is the activities director for the Davis Senior Community Center. At 25, she seems to fit in and relate to the over 70 crowd better than those her own age. She is often referred to as “goody-two-shoes” by her twin sister because she always walks the line and never takes risks. She has recently been dumped by her boyfriend of 7 years so that he can travel out of the country for a year and test to see if they should be together. The two agree that they will meet up immediately upon his return and see if the sparks of attraction are still there. If they are, the two will get back together. Alejandra intends to spend the next year being faithful to Matthew, even while she’s sure that he will be seeing other people.
Alejandra's commitment is put to the test when she meets Drew for the first time at a bar. Immediately, there is an attraction between the two, but when Drew steps away to answer a phone call, he returns to find Alejandra gone. Flash forward nine months and fate has brought these two back together. Drew has no intention of letting Alejandra get away this time. He even tells his matchmaking grandmother, Rosemary, that they are a couple and plan on attending her birthday celebration together. When the house she shares with her sister gets flooded, Drew insists that Alejandra stays with him until repairs are made. This is just the time the two need to get to know one another and fall in love.
A lot of things happen within the pages of Hot Shot. I can assure you that it's all good. The relationship between these two was easy and steady from the very beginning. They had arguments that were smoothed over fairly quickly. It's like they were almost on the same page the whole time. I didn't find their dark moment to be really that dark. This part of the story was pretty much predictable.
Robin did an incredible job of ending Hot Shot and the American Royalty series. Seriously, it was amazing and unexpected. Hot Shot will truly leave a smile on your face. This is a true standalone read, but if you haven’t read the previous two books, Heartthrob and Sweet Talker, just know that the ending spoils the previous books.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
Alejandra Cruz is the activities director for the Davis Senior Community Center. At 25, she seems to fit in and relate to the over 70 crowd better than those her own age. She is often referred to as “goody-two-shoes” by her twin sister because she always walks the line and never takes risks. She has recently been dumped by her boyfriend of 7 years so that he can travel out of the country for a year and test to see if they should be together. The two agree that they will meet up immediately upon his return and see if the sparks of attraction are still there. If they are, the two will get back together. Alejandra intends to spend the next year being faithful to Matthew, even while she’s sure that he will be seeing other people.
Alejandra's commitment is put to the test when she meets Drew for the first time at a bar. Immediately, there is an attraction between the two, but when Drew steps away to answer a phone call, he returns to find Alejandra gone. Flash forward nine months and fate has brought these two back together. Drew has no intention of letting Alejandra get away this time. He even tells his matchmaking grandmother, Rosemary, that they are a couple and plan on attending her birthday celebration together. When the house she shares with her sister gets flooded, Drew insists that Alejandra stays with him until repairs are made. This is just the time the two need to get to know one another and fall in love.
A lot of things happen within the pages of Hot Shot. I can assure you that it's all good. The relationship between these two was easy and steady from the very beginning. They had arguments that were smoothed over fairly quickly. It's like they were almost on the same page the whole time. I didn't find their dark moment to be really that dark. This part of the story was pretty much predictable.
Robin did an incredible job of ending Hot Shot and the American Royalty series. Seriously, it was amazing and unexpected. Hot Shot will truly leave a smile on your face. This is a true standalone read, but if you haven’t read the previous two books, Heartthrob and Sweet Talker, just know that the ending spoils the previous books.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
About Robin
Robin Bielman is the USA Today bestselling author of over fifteen novels. When not attached to her laptop, she loves to read, go to the beach, frequent coffee shops (and by frequent she means daily but she’s trying to break the habit), and spend time with her high school sweetheart husband and two sons.
Her fondness for swoon-worthy heroes who flirt and stumble upon the girl they can’t live without jumpstarts most of her story ideas. She writes with a steady stream of caffeine nearby (see above) and the best dog on the planet, Harry, by her side. She also dreams of traveling to faraway places and loves to connect with readers. Keep in touch on social! Xoxo
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