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3.5
Stronger Than Passion (Chesapeake Days, #2)
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Hudson West is the enemy. Nico Shah is trouble. However, when they’re forced to collaborate on a town project, they can’t stop the passion from burning.
Hudson West is the enemy.
The calm, arrogant, stupidly hot owner of the rival restaurant in town never fails to push Nico Shah’s buttons. So when he and Hudson are invited to collaborate to cater the Chesapeake Days festival, he wants to say hell no. But with his mother’s upcoming transplant, he needs that money.
Nico Shah is trouble.
Hudson’s noticed the gorgeous, witty flirt and has veered far away. He’s looking for commitment while Nico’s looking for his next flavor of the night. Except now that they’re working together, neither can ignore the chemistry that’s one spark away from burning down a forest. And when they finally collide, the connection is beyond anything either has experienced.
But with Nico still terrified of the word "boyfriend" and Hudson needing someone who belongs to him, this can only end in heartbreak.
Hudson West is the enemy.
The calm, arrogant, stupidly hot owner of the rival restaurant in town never fails to push Nico Shah’s buttons. So when he and Hudson are invited to collaborate to cater the Chesapeake Days festival, he wants to say hell no. But with his mother’s upcoming transplant, he needs that money.
Nico Shah is trouble.
Hudson’s noticed the gorgeous, witty flirt and has veered far away. He’s looking for commitment while Nico’s looking for his next flavor of the night. Except now that they’re working together, neither can ignore the chemistry that’s one spark away from burning down a forest. And when they finally collide, the connection is beyond anything either has experienced.
But with Nico still terrified of the word "boyfriend" and Hudson needing someone who belongs to him, this can only end in heartbreak.
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3.5
“So, it seems that not only am I guilty of reading books out of order, I’m also not very good at reviewing them in order either. *sigh* In my defense, I honestly thought that I had already reviewed Stronger than Passion. After all, I did read it before I read Stronger than Longing and that one I reviewed WEEKS ago. Oh well, better late than never, right?
This is one of those books that definitely benefited by having both POVs. Both men had pre-conceived opinions on each other that was basically based on one meeting. It would have been easy to keep those opinions (just like they did) if readers didn’t know what was going on in each of their lives. I honestly felt for both of them, but my heart broke for Hudson. He definitely drew the short end of the stick when it came to family. Nico’s family, on the other hand, I adored.
They were both in situations that made the circumstances that brought them together as unlikely partners impossible to turn down. Being forced together turned out to be the best thing that could have happened to them – both professionally and personally. I ended up adoring these two together and the supporting characters made the story even stronger. I’d say that I can’t wait for the series to continue, but… LOL!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of Stronger Than Passion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
“[I received a digital arc for an honest review]
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Stronger Than Passion</em> is a standalone MM romance in the Chesapeake Days series by Katherine McIntyre. This author is very quickly becoming one of my favorites, and I loved this one so much. A rivals to lovers romance with emotion and steam.
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Hudson was this all-consuming force he couldn't pull away from, no matter how hard he'd tried.
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After an unpleasant first impression, Nico has firmly put Hudson West in the enemy category, no matter how attractive he is. They can't cross paths without throwing barbs, so they try to stay out of each other's paths. Which ends up being impossible when they are teamed up together as the main attraction for the Chesapeake Days festival. Both of their restaurants could really use the boost and extra income, so they can't turn it down. The forced proximity just increases the sexual tension between them, and they actually start to enjoy each others company. But Hudson is looking for a relationship, while Nico only does one-night stands and runs from commitment. Will the connection they form be enough to keep them together for the long haul.
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"You're beautiful," Nico murmured as he pressed his lips along the column of Hudson's neck, delivering fever-sweet kisses that had him melting.
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I have zero complaints for this book. The story line was enjoyable from start to finish. The conflicts and issues between the couple are right for them and not over the top. I Loved Nico! I Loved Hudson! Hudson's family situation was disheartening, and I wanted nothing the best for him from the start because he deserved all the love. I adored Nico's relationship with his brother and his mother, who was darling. I Loved all their snarky banter whenever they were around each other. Especially the fact that after they get together they continue with the barbs, but they are said with affection. They never stop being them once they form a relationship, and I really enjoyed that. I would have missed the verbal sparring if it had ended when they stopped being rivals. The sexual tension between them built and built and the moment it comes to a head was everything! The intimate scenes between them were *chefs kiss* They were so much more than their sexual connection though. Their relationship blooms from the understanding they have for each others busy schedules, the stress of being business owners and the mutual passion they have for what they do. Their relationship has the perfect balance of snark, emotion, and intimacy.
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This was exactly where he was ment to be. And Nico Shah was exactly who he was meant to be with.</em>
I simply loved reading <em>Stronger Than Passion</em> by Katherine McIntyre. A rivals to lovers romance with delicious steam, hot and heavy dancing at a night club, intimate creativity, and honest emotion. I'm really enjoying this series and can't wait for the next book in the series.”
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