Oh, the Nostalgia! Once Upon a Real Good Time by Lauren Blakely [ARC Review + Excerpt]

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Campbell

She nibbles on the corner of her lips. “My friend Roxy thinks I should—”

“—let yourself have a good time for one more night?”

“How did you know?”

“She seemed like a good wingwoman.” I reach for a strand of her hair, running my finger across the soft locks, cataloging her reaction. “Want to know what I’m thinking?”

She nods.

I flash her a wicked grin. “I’m wondering if you want to be kissed by someone who’s been wanting to kiss you all night long.”

A flash of hesitation crosses her face, then she raises her eyes as if she’s thinking.

“I do,” she whispers, and the few seconds of reticence make her answer even sweeter.

I thread a hand through her hair. I’m going to take my time working up to a kiss, to make sure she wants it desperately. “I’ve been thinking about running my hands through this hair.”

“You have nice fingers…”

“Were you watching my hands when I was on stage?”

Her voice is soft and feathery, a quiet little confession. “Yes. I like the way you play.”

“What did you like about it?” I curl my hand tighter around her head. I swear, heat is radiating off her body, and it’s so damn enticing. “Did it make you think of anything?”

She nibbles on the corner of her lips. “Made me thing about how you might play…me.”

A groan works its way up my chest. She is an alluring mix of daring lioness and clumsy puppy. I yank her flush to me, bringing her mouth mere inches away from mine. “I’d like to play your body like a guitar. I’d like to make you sing, make you cry out in pleasure.” I run both hands through her soft hair, tugging her head back.

She gasps, and that’s my cue to lick a path up her neck, where I nibble on her jaw till she’s squirming against me. “Did you think about how I might kiss you when you watched me play?”

A sexy little sigh seems to escape her lips, followed by a yes.

“I noticed you the other week. At your booth, doing your quiz. Couldn’t stop looking at you. You were so sexy and adorable, and now you’re so damn close to me all I want is to turn you on.”

She parts her lips, and there’s no more need to tell her what I want to do. It’s time to show her.

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Once Upon A Real Good Time was a surprise! I did not expect it to be very enjoyable and a quick read! This book also had a lot of nostalgia because it reminded me of a band of brothers from my teens who aren’t in the spotlight anymore!

Campbell and Mackenzie’s romance snuck up on me. I really liked how their relationship developed. It was very adult and responsible and since both of them are single parents, I loved that they put their kids first.

That said, the only problem I had with Once Upon a Real Good Time is that it lacked conflict. I feel that the conflict was solved really quick and even though it had a “Parent Trap” feel to it, it just felt a little bit rushed. I wanted there to be more conflict, maybe even more drama?

Overall, I am excited to read the full trilogy! The second brother appears in this book quite often and I can’t wait for his story! Lauren Blakely clearly has her stamp of emotional and sweet romance down pat! She is definitely one of my go-to authors!

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