She thinks happily ever after only happens in romance novels. He can’t wait to prove her wrong…
Falling in love is not on Raven Walsh’s agenda. Running from her past keeps her way too busy for that. She can, however, handle a friends-with-benefits scenario with the hot billionaire who co-owns The Back Door bar. But trusting him with her heart? Not a chance…
Remington Sterling has had his eye on the smart and sexy Raven since she started waitressing at his bar. He knows she’s gun-shy where relationships are concerned. But he’s ready to do whatever it takes to convince her he’s worth the risk…
When Raven’s secrets catch up to her in a big way, she must decide if the potential cost of trusting Remy is more than she’s willing to pay—and Remy will need to figure out how far he’s willing to go for love…
| Title: | Just One More Moment |
| Author: | Carly Phillips |
| Series: | The Sterling Family (Book 1) |
| Pages: | 204 |
| Genre(s): | Contemporary |
| Trope(s): | Temporary Relationship Close Proximity |
| Point of View: | Third Person, Past Tense, Dual Viewpoints (H&h) |
| Location: | New York, US |
| HEA: | ✔️ |
| Release Date: | 12th March, 2024 |
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Great start to a new family series
This is the start of a new series for Carly Phillips as the Sterling Family take the spotlight. This book stands completely alone but we do have a little bit of Dare crossover for those who’ve read Ms Phillips previous books. Our hero, Remy, is the business partner of Zach Dare who we met in Just One Tease.
Our couple have been working together for some time at the start of the book and there’s already a relationship between the two. Even if it’s just as colleagues. But our hero, Remy, definitely wants there to be more between them. While Raven does feel the same, her past – that may well become her present – means she’s reluctant to get close to anyone.
Remy is the classic Carly Phillip’s hero that I love to read about. He’s in charge, alpha, protective and since he falls first in this story, he’s determined to convince Raven that they can be together and are perfect for each other. He did stray a little bit too close to telling Raven what to do on one occasion, but other than that, I loved him and wanted him to win Raven over.
Our heroine, Raven, is a strong and determined woman that has had a bit of a difficult past that is threatening to rear its ugly head once again. It’s perfectly understandable why she tries to keep everyone at arm’s length. But it’s equally understandable how Remy manages to break down her walls. She was a likeable character and I always enjoy it when a character who’s had to be on guard, finally finds her people and her place.
“It’s that big family energy and love that Carly Phillips writes so well and makes you want to be a part of…”
As Remy and Raven both know each other at the start of the story, it’s mere pages before they first get together. But they’ve already got some established chemistry so it feels right. That kicks off some supposed ‘friends with benefits’ arrangement that’s definitely more than that. It’s all the sexy goodness that you would expect from Ms Phillips and it really showed the development of Remy and Raven’s relationship.
As an aside – is it just me that really struggles when characters have the same first initial of their names? It wasn’t too bad in this story but it’s something that I really have an issue with.
There is a suspense element to this story but it’s nothing too dark or disturbing. I mean, the situation isn’t pleasant but it’s written in a way that adds a little drama and suspense to the story but doesn’t gratuitously terrorise. It’s wrapped up neatly and satisfactorily and I was happy.
This is the first book in the new Sterling Family series, as I said, and we’re introduced to various different family members that I’m hoping all get their own stories. I really fell into Remy and Raven’s romance and loved them as a couple. But it was also about the world that was starting to be built around them. It’s that big family energy and love that Carly Phillips writes so well and makes you want to be a part of. I really enjoyed this first offering and can’t wait to read more. Definitely recommend. 5 stars.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*
Carly Phillips gives her readers Alphalicious heroes to swoon for and romance to set your heart on fire, and she loves everything about writing romance. She married her college sweetheart and lives in Purchase, NY along with her three crazy dogs: two wheaten terriers and a mutant Havanese, who are featured on her Facebook and Instagram. She has raised two incredible daughters who put up with having a mom as a romance author. Carly is the author of over fifty romances, and is a NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller. She loves social media and interacting with her readers. Want to keep up with Carly? Sign up for her newsletter and receive TWO FREE books at www.carlyphillips.com.
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