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7 Stud Club #1
All In
Seven Poker Night buddies are very good with their hands…and are about to lose their hearts! Each one comes to learn that only great risk leads to great reward…
John Boone loves women, and avoids focusing on just one until he meets his temporary next-door-neighbor, Gemma Marquette. She’s fancy high heels to his scuffed construction boots and soft pop to his hard rock, yet there’s an attraction that neither can deny. But he also recognizes a woman who wants forever, so he’s determined to keep his hands off until Gemma suggests one way to manage their combustible chemistry…a fling!
Experience has taught Gemma to distrust commitment no matter how much she might desire it, so she’s on a guy hiatus when a handsome, sexy mountain of a man takes notice of her. All those muscles might be too hot to handle, but she finds herself compelled to give it a try…while still holding her heart safe. For as long as she can, that is…
ALL IN is book one in the 7 Stud Club series and is a STANDALONE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE.
John Boone loves women, and avoids focusing on just one until he meets his temporary next-door-neighbor, Gemma Marquette. She’s fancy high heels to his scuffed construction boots and soft pop to his hard rock, yet there’s an attraction that neither can deny. But he also recognizes a woman who wants forever, so he’s determined to keep his hands off until Gemma suggests one way to manage their combustible chemistry…a fling!
Experience has taught Gemma to distrust commitment no matter how much she might desire it, so she’s on a guy hiatus when a handsome, sexy mountain of a man takes notice of her. All those muscles might be too hot to handle, but she finds herself compelled to give it a try…while still holding her heart safe. For as long as she can, that is…
ALL IN is book one in the 7 Stud Club series and is a STANDALONE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE.
252 pages, Paperback
First published April 29, 2019
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April 23, 2019
What do you do when your mother has been married and divorced over and over again? You swear off love and men. That's exactly what Gemma did. But what do you do then, when you meet a guy who pushes all your buttons but doesn't want love, either? You go for it! Yeah! And then you hope you can just keep it physical.
Boone doesn't want to need anyone, but when the unthinkable happens and he needs some comfort, Gemma is there to give it. She just might be exactly what he needs, no matter how hard he fights it.
Ridgway has put out another wonderful book with great characters and a gradual melding of their hearts. I always forget between her books just how instinctual the pairing of her characters seems to be. The dialogue and the action is always just what I need to BELIEVE in the falling in love process. She makes falling in love sometimes painful, but so rewarding in the end. A stupendous start to a new series!
Boone doesn't want to need anyone, but when the unthinkable happens and he needs some comfort, Gemma is there to give it. She just might be exactly what he needs, no matter how hard he fights it.
Ridgway has put out another wonderful book with great characters and a gradual melding of their hearts. I always forget between her books just how instinctual the pairing of her characters seems to be. The dialogue and the action is always just what I need to BELIEVE in the falling in love process. She makes falling in love sometimes painful, but so rewarding in the end. A stupendous start to a new series!
May 2, 2019
Gemma Marquette isn't looking for love. She knows that men don't stay and it's time she had a break from relationships and focused on herself and her gift shop. But, she can't deny her instant attraction to her super hot neighbor . . .even if he doesn't seem interested in anything she has to offer, including the treats she baked him as a thank you for fixing her plant stand.
John Boone loves women and having a good time. But, he doesn't date. He doesn't trust a woman to stay after his mother walked out on him and his father when he was a young child. But there's something special about his new neighbor. Not only is she gorgeous, she generous and kind and he really enjoys spending time with her.
When Gemma suggests a fling, Boone can't resist. But what happens when both start having more feelings than they are supposed to?
I’ll be honest, when I read the synopsis of this book, I was totally intrigued to start a series about a bunch of poker playing friends finding romance. I thought this book would be an enjoyable fun and flirty opposites attract romance between a construction worker and a girly girl. I was pleasantly surprised the more I read to find out that All In was so much more!
I loved both of these characters from the start. Boone is all alpha and gruff and a total commitment phobe because of his mother’s abandonment. But, he can’t seem to play his normal games with Gemma, and I loved watching him come to grips with the fact that he was developing real feelings for her. Gemma has her own reasons for fearing commitment stemming from a multitude of step fathers who never looked back once her mother moved on to the next man. Even though she thinks she can have a simple fling with Boone, it’s clear from the start she is in it for way more than that even though she is trying desperately to protect her heart.
This couple’s chemistry was off the charts hot, yet they share some very sweet and tender moments that are breathtaking . . . especially when a life changing event sends Boone’s world off kilter. This romance was fun and flirty, but also sweet and tender and had an fantastically unexpected depth of both plot and character which has made me even more excited to continue on this series with these poker playing buddies. 4.5 stars!
John Boone loves women and having a good time. But, he doesn't date. He doesn't trust a woman to stay after his mother walked out on him and his father when he was a young child. But there's something special about his new neighbor. Not only is she gorgeous, she generous and kind and he really enjoys spending time with her.
When Gemma suggests a fling, Boone can't resist. But what happens when both start having more feelings than they are supposed to?
I’ll be honest, when I read the synopsis of this book, I was totally intrigued to start a series about a bunch of poker playing friends finding romance. I thought this book would be an enjoyable fun and flirty opposites attract romance between a construction worker and a girly girl. I was pleasantly surprised the more I read to find out that All In was so much more!
I loved both of these characters from the start. Boone is all alpha and gruff and a total commitment phobe because of his mother’s abandonment. But, he can’t seem to play his normal games with Gemma, and I loved watching him come to grips with the fact that he was developing real feelings for her. Gemma has her own reasons for fearing commitment stemming from a multitude of step fathers who never looked back once her mother moved on to the next man. Even though she thinks she can have a simple fling with Boone, it’s clear from the start she is in it for way more than that even though she is trying desperately to protect her heart.
This couple’s chemistry was off the charts hot, yet they share some very sweet and tender moments that are breathtaking . . . especially when a life changing event sends Boone’s world off kilter. This romance was fun and flirty, but also sweet and tender and had an fantastically unexpected depth of both plot and character which has made me even more excited to continue on this series with these poker playing buddies. 4.5 stars!
May 21, 2019
I received a complimentary copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
All In is the beginning of Christie Ridgway’s, “7-Stud Club” series. The series title refers to seven friends who meet once a week to play poker. Ms. Ridgway devotes one book to each man and how, in spite of their resistance, each finds someone to love. This first book is the story of John Boone, whom everyone calls Boone.
Boone’s mother walked out on her family when he was a little boy. She left him with a father who was never there for him. All he remembers are the constant arguments between his parents. It is no wonder that Boone developed a negative view of marriage and a “sense of abandonment,” which has affected his self-worth and self-confidence. Therefore, Boone only “dates” women who, like him, prefer “no-strings attached” relationships.
Boone’s next door neighbor, Gemma Marquette, also has a negative view of marriage. Her mother and her aunt have had ten marriages between them. After her mother’s divorces, none of the men ever contacted Gemma again, and that includes her father. This has caused her to question her own self-worth and her opinion of men. Therefore, Gemma also does not want to become involved with anyone.
In spite of that, these two wounded people are very attracted to each other. However, since Boone immediately realizes that Gemma is not the type of woman he usually dates, he constantly rejects her friendship. Gemma, on the other hand, has recently decided that, based on her mother’s marriage experiences, Gemma just wants an affair.
I enjoyed following these two insecure people as they work very hard to hide their feelings from each other. They are constantly at cross-purposes as they constantly deny themselves any sort of friendship or relationship with each other. Fortunately for the reader, because they are neighbors, they find it impossible to stay away from each other.
Very good book! I can’t wait to read about more of these men who are introduced to us in this book.
All In is the beginning of Christie Ridgway’s, “7-Stud Club” series. The series title refers to seven friends who meet once a week to play poker. Ms. Ridgway devotes one book to each man and how, in spite of their resistance, each finds someone to love. This first book is the story of John Boone, whom everyone calls Boone.
Boone’s mother walked out on her family when he was a little boy. She left him with a father who was never there for him. All he remembers are the constant arguments between his parents. It is no wonder that Boone developed a negative view of marriage and a “sense of abandonment,” which has affected his self-worth and self-confidence. Therefore, Boone only “dates” women who, like him, prefer “no-strings attached” relationships.
Boone’s next door neighbor, Gemma Marquette, also has a negative view of marriage. Her mother and her aunt have had ten marriages between them. After her mother’s divorces, none of the men ever contacted Gemma again, and that includes her father. This has caused her to question her own self-worth and her opinion of men. Therefore, Gemma also does not want to become involved with anyone.
In spite of that, these two wounded people are very attracted to each other. However, since Boone immediately realizes that Gemma is not the type of woman he usually dates, he constantly rejects her friendship. Gemma, on the other hand, has recently decided that, based on her mother’s marriage experiences, Gemma just wants an affair.
I enjoyed following these two insecure people as they work very hard to hide their feelings from each other. They are constantly at cross-purposes as they constantly deny themselves any sort of friendship or relationship with each other. Fortunately for the reader, because they are neighbors, they find it impossible to stay away from each other.
Very good book! I can’t wait to read about more of these men who are introduced to us in this book.
May 1, 2019
A friend of mine told me about this author and told me I needed to check her out. I saw the start of a series, The Stud Club, and decided to try it. I am so glad I did. Ms. Ridgway you have found a new follower for sure. Your clever, witty, romantic and very heartwarming writing style is so delightful, I found I couldn’t put the book down. Hint: if you haven’t read Ms. Ridgway before, this book is a great story to begin with, in my humble opinion.
John Boone is a loner. His life revolves around his work, his buds, his dad and the occasional female hook up with women that understand the score. His mother walked out on him and his dad when he was 4 and John just doesn’t believe lasting love sticks. As for Gemma, his sexy next door neighbor, she has totally sworn off men after her last relationship; not to mention her mother and aunts many failed marriages as a guideline. Now she has her shop to run and that’s enough. But is it really enough for either of them?
Being a construction working, John sees a few things that need fixing outside Gemma’s home, so he silently fixes them. When Gemma notices this through her blinds, she decides to bake him some brownies as a thank you. But when she tries to give them to him, he pushes her and her brownies away. Now I’m like Gemma, Who doesn’t like brownies? And so the fun begins on how to return favors without getting close, especially when the attraction is strong on both parts.
This is a very well written, heartwarming storyline that will have you laughing, smiling and/or tearing up. The characters will spark your emotions and worm their way into your heart. 2 Thumbs up and 5 Stars.
John Boone is a loner. His life revolves around his work, his buds, his dad and the occasional female hook up with women that understand the score. His mother walked out on him and his dad when he was 4 and John just doesn’t believe lasting love sticks. As for Gemma, his sexy next door neighbor, she has totally sworn off men after her last relationship; not to mention her mother and aunts many failed marriages as a guideline. Now she has her shop to run and that’s enough. But is it really enough for either of them?
Being a construction working, John sees a few things that need fixing outside Gemma’s home, so he silently fixes them. When Gemma notices this through her blinds, she decides to bake him some brownies as a thank you. But when she tries to give them to him, he pushes her and her brownies away. Now I’m like Gemma, Who doesn’t like brownies? And so the fun begins on how to return favors without getting close, especially when the attraction is strong on both parts.
This is a very well written, heartwarming storyline that will have you laughing, smiling and/or tearing up. The characters will spark your emotions and worm their way into your heart. 2 Thumbs up and 5 Stars.
April 17, 2019
John Boone is one hot, sweet, alpha male. He sure made me swoon with his words, his actions, and his declarations. However, he never thought he would ever be with a woman for more than 3 days max, but that all changed when his next door neighbor Gemma weasels her way into his life. Not just his life, but his heart and breaks down all of those walls he has erected.
Gemma has learned from her mother's and aunt's combined seven marriages and divorces that love and marriage are not all they are cracked up to be and that eventually everyone leaves. But she wants to make the exception for Boone. She never realized how hard she could fall for someone and how much she likes being needed by him in his time of despair.
Gemma and Boone sure are one hot couple! They have instant attraction to each other even though they both try to deny themselves and try the whole friends thing, then friends with benefits, but that doesn't last all too long. It takes some time for the two of them to come to the realization that they are meant to be together as a couple and really give this thing they have a true chance at forever happiness.
Christie sure knows how to write characters that just grab a hold of you and don't want to let go, even after the last page is turned. She knows how to bring romance, friendship, family, and love all together so beautifully. I can not wait to read more of this new exciting series.
Gemma has learned from her mother's and aunt's combined seven marriages and divorces that love and marriage are not all they are cracked up to be and that eventually everyone leaves. But she wants to make the exception for Boone. She never realized how hard she could fall for someone and how much she likes being needed by him in his time of despair.
Gemma and Boone sure are one hot couple! They have instant attraction to each other even though they both try to deny themselves and try the whole friends thing, then friends with benefits, but that doesn't last all too long. It takes some time for the two of them to come to the realization that they are meant to be together as a couple and really give this thing they have a true chance at forever happiness.
Christie sure knows how to write characters that just grab a hold of you and don't want to let go, even after the last page is turned. She knows how to bring romance, friendship, family, and love all together so beautifully. I can not wait to read more of this new exciting series.
May 3, 2019
All In is the first in Christie Ridgway’s new 7 Stud Club Series. First up is rough and tumble John Boone. He is a big man with a big sense of honor and a big heart but he won’t admit it. For now all of the seven poker playing friends are single, though that seems as if it that is about to change when you begin reading this novel..
Boone doesn’t believe it is in his DNA to marry so he avoids commitment at all costs. Then he meets and you guess it tries to avoid Gemma Marquette. Gemma has her own issues with commitment so these two seem to be destined to be alone. Fate has other plans. They fit together perfectly even with the heels and skirts of one and the blue jeans and hard hat of the other.
Ms. Ridgway creates a believable story with characters that are not only likable but also lovable. Boone and his friends seemed to me to have a rougher language than what I remember reading in most of her books but it is not offensive. Instead it sounds as if many men probably do talk and act when little sisters (Eli’s) aren’t around. As for Boone and Gemma, it will take something profound for either of them to change their mind which is exactly what happens. No doubt this will affect how all the friends view their lives so I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
4.5 Stars
The publisher/author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Boone doesn’t believe it is in his DNA to marry so he avoids commitment at all costs. Then he meets and you guess it tries to avoid Gemma Marquette. Gemma has her own issues with commitment so these two seem to be destined to be alone. Fate has other plans. They fit together perfectly even with the heels and skirts of one and the blue jeans and hard hat of the other.
Ms. Ridgway creates a believable story with characters that are not only likable but also lovable. Boone and his friends seemed to me to have a rougher language than what I remember reading in most of her books but it is not offensive. Instead it sounds as if many men probably do talk and act when little sisters (Eli’s) aren’t around. As for Boone and Gemma, it will take something profound for either of them to change their mind which is exactly what happens. No doubt this will affect how all the friends view their lives so I can’t wait to read the next in the series.
4.5 Stars
The publisher/author gave me a complimentary ARC of the book which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 2, 2019
Christie Ridgeway has a talent for character development. She manages to give us real characters reacting to situations that we can relate to. Her characters could be your best friend or the person next door. It establishes a connection from the beginning of the story & has you quickly reading to see how they handle life. Nothing is perfect & the characters make stupid mistakes but it’s so realistic you are drawn in. In this story, Gemma & John have both been hurt & aren’t willing to leave their hearts on the line. Don’t they know about best laid plans? They never turn out how you expect them to.
In this story, Gemma has watched her mother search for love & that lasting connection through several marriages & mistakes. She decides she’s not giving up everything to be dependent on someone who’ll just leave anyway. When the chemistry with her neighbor is too much to handle, she proposes a fling to get it out of their system. It’ll never last anyway, right?
John can’t believe his luck. A sexy woman moves in next door, they have great chemistry & she’s willing to have a fling? He thought she was the type to want “forever after” not “for just now.” He doesn’t trust women to stay around. After all, his mother left when he was little & never looked back. He wasn’t about to trust another woman with his heart. Is this sexy, Alpha man setting himself up for a fall?
In this story, Gemma has watched her mother search for love & that lasting connection through several marriages & mistakes. She decides she’s not giving up everything to be dependent on someone who’ll just leave anyway. When the chemistry with her neighbor is too much to handle, she proposes a fling to get it out of their system. It’ll never last anyway, right?
John can’t believe his luck. A sexy woman moves in next door, they have great chemistry & she’s willing to have a fling? He thought she was the type to want “forever after” not “for just now.” He doesn’t trust women to stay around. After all, his mother left when he was little & never looked back. He wasn’t about to trust another woman with his heart. Is this sexy, Alpha man setting himself up for a fall?
June 5, 2019
Boone and Gemma’s story was a chance for two people to heal from growing up in an unusual family dynamic causing them to believe they were incapable of having a real and committed relationship that could last forever. Christie Ridgway wrote a wonderful introductory and first book, All In for her new series 7-Stud Club. In this first story we meet all seven men belonging to John Boone’s poker group, each with a different background and job, allowing for an eclectic group of guys.
Boone enjoyed women and avoided focus on finding “the one” much to the amusement of his buddies. Then one night he encounters his temporary next-door neighbor. Gemma Marquette is a kindred spirit, something neither really shares until almost the end of the story. Gemma suggests they manage their chemistry, off the chart electricity and attraction by having a fling. Only a fling just might not be enough for either Boone or Gemma as well as keeping their hearts safe from being broken.
Ms. Ridgway is a wonderful story teller, wrote an emotionally rich and moving story filled with sexual chemistry, amusing dialogue, and endearing characters that is definitely not to be missed. I highly recommend All In to other readers and look forward to the next book in the series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Boone enjoyed women and avoided focus on finding “the one” much to the amusement of his buddies. Then one night he encounters his temporary next-door neighbor. Gemma Marquette is a kindred spirit, something neither really shares until almost the end of the story. Gemma suggests they manage their chemistry, off the chart electricity and attraction by having a fling. Only a fling just might not be enough for either Boone or Gemma as well as keeping their hearts safe from being broken.
Ms. Ridgway is a wonderful story teller, wrote an emotionally rich and moving story filled with sexual chemistry, amusing dialogue, and endearing characters that is definitely not to be missed. I highly recommend All In to other readers and look forward to the next book in the series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
May 2, 2019
Gemma Marquette is house sitting for friends when she sees their neighbor, their “hot” neighbor. John Boone, the neighbor, notices Gemma too, but also knows that she is the “forever” type and he is not ready for that. After several brief meetings, with attraction growing stronger and more electric each time, he is shocked when Gemma announces that they should have “a fling”! She knows there is amazing chemistry between them and that John is an experience she doesn’t want to miss. Can she still enjoy what is between them and keep her heart safe? John tries to keep things only physical between them, but he is not only fighting Gemma, but fighting himself. When one of his poker buddies suffers an enormous loss, will John realize before it is too late that he might be missing “the one” for him? What a lovely and enjoyable romance with sizzling and seductive love scenes written with true emotion between Gemma and John! Kudos to Ms. Ridgway and I can’t wait for Eli’s story! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author. (by paytonpuppy)
May 2, 2019
John’s past has shown him that love and relationships are meant to be temporary and that is the rule he lives by. He is intrigued by his new neighbor and is drawn to her in a way that he hasn’t felt before, but he believes she is looking for the happy ever after and that is not him.
Gemma believes in happy ever after, but she is not sure if it is in the cards for her. She has seen the multiple marriages her mother and aunt have experienced and doesn’t want the same outcome for herself. She is attracted to her sexy neighbor so a friends with benefits arrangement begins but when feelings become involved will that be enough for either one of them?
This is a great start to a new series which is full of heart and heat. Both John and Gemma have pasts they must deal with before they can consider a future together.
May 2, 2019
All In is the first book in the 7-Stud Club Series, and I can already tell that this is going to be a fun adventure with a side of spice! John Boone is up first, and he loves women, but won't just stay with one as none have ever captured his attention, until he meets his temporary neighbor, Gemma Marquette. She has no use for anything serious either, but she is about a fling with him, to which he agrees to, since they have that light the sheets on fire chemistry in spades. You already know that these two are going to wreck each other when feelings get caught, which means expect bumps in the road so buckle up for the ride! The emotions come when the push & pull starts, as no one wants to admit to anything, which means I wanted to shake John & Gemma because I wanted them together even when they were their own worst enemies! I'm All In on this new series, and HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
April 16, 2019
A new series is always exciting. All In is a great start to this one. We meet 7 guys who have been friends for a long time. They have strong bonds with each other. Boone is the hero in the first in this series. He's always thought he wasn't cut out for a serious relationship with a woman. Then, he meets Gemma and the fun begins! Gemma has her own reasons for not wanting a serious relationship too. But as a lot of things in life, you don't always get what you want. I loved their story as they learn what it is they really want and how to get it. The story was emotional and feel good. Many characters were introduced and I look forward to each of their stories. I received an advance copy for an honest review.
April 21, 2019
Boone and Gemma are neighbors. They are attracted to each other from the start but each have things that are holding them back. Boone doesn't believe he's good for anything more than a night or two. Gemma is afraid to follow in her mother's footsteps and be the "marrying kind." When they finally get together can their friends with benefits relationship become something more.
Overall, I thought the book was well written and I enjoyed the plot. I liked both Boone and Gemma as well as the secondary characters in the story. This is the first book in the 7 Stud Club series about a close group of guys who enjoy getting together for poker nights. The book introduces the other guys in the series and I am looking forward to reading their books.
Overall, I thought the book was well written and I enjoyed the plot. I liked both Boone and Gemma as well as the secondary characters in the story. This is the first book in the 7 Stud Club series about a close group of guys who enjoy getting together for poker nights. The book introduces the other guys in the series and I am looking forward to reading their books.
April 22, 2019
This is the first book in the 7-Stud Club series. John Boone is perfectly content with his life. No strings – no commitments. The biggest commitment he has is his weekly poker group. Gemma Marquette is also sure love and marriage are not for her. She has watched her mother and aunt marry man after man after man just to have each relationship fall apart. Gemma temporarily moves in next door to him and all their good intentions about keeping their distance from each other go right out the window. I really like that this book focuses just as much on the man as the woman. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the rest of the men in the poker club. This was a very entertaining book and a great start to a new series.
July 21, 2019
Another fun flirty read from this author, just what I expect each time I pick up one of her stories. This series is about 7 guys who play poker together, and the story of each one finding love. Gemma and Boone are the characters in this first story. Neither wants a relationship but they know that they want lust. She’s done with men being jerks and wants control of her life again. He doesn’t trust women, a family trait after his mother walked out. Sounds like they are in perfect agreement until their hearts get involved! You’ll be enjoying each and every chapter of this one!
I received an ARC from the author for an honest and unbiased review. No compensation was promised or received for the review.
I received an ARC from the author for an honest and unbiased review. No compensation was promised or received for the review.
April 14, 2019
Honest review for free arc
Boone is a rough and tumble construction supervisor who is pretty satisfied with his life. He has great friends, a Dad he can talk to (somewhat), and a wide variety of women to take to bed. All-in-all, life is pretty good, until he meets his pretty neighbor Gemma . Gemma has that polished look about her. She bakes brownies, soothes wounded hearts and souls, and has a “girly” business downtown, but Gemma breaks through Boone’s tough veneer and becomes indispensable, something Boone absolutely does NOT want.
Christie has written a hot love story and shown the readers the gentle side of a giant man. I look forward to reading more books from this series.
Boone is a rough and tumble construction supervisor who is pretty satisfied with his life. He has great friends, a Dad he can talk to (somewhat), and a wide variety of women to take to bed. All-in-all, life is pretty good, until he meets his pretty neighbor Gemma . Gemma has that polished look about her. She bakes brownies, soothes wounded hearts and souls, and has a “girly” business downtown, but Gemma breaks through Boone’s tough veneer and becomes indispensable, something Boone absolutely does NOT want.
Christie has written a hot love story and shown the readers the gentle side of a giant man. I look forward to reading more books from this series.
April 17, 2019
Boone is tall, dark silent type, because his mother left his father and him when he was very young he's had a no commitment attitude when it comes to women. But he still can't pass up helping out when he sees the need. Gemma has grown up seeing her mother and aunt run through marriages like no one's business leading Gemma very gun shy with thoughts of marriage. But when the handsome brooding next door neighbor peaked her curiosity and spending time together lead to friends with benefits but when it crosses the line can either open up to allow the other to come in? Wonderful series start-humor, steaminess and feels-can't wait for the next!
May 4, 2019
Great story about a man, John Boone, or just Boone. Raised by his dad after his mother took off, he has issues to say the least! When he meets his neighbor, the hot girl next door Gemma, he tries to keep the wall around his heart, but it's slowly breaking down as he spends time with her.
Gemma, how do you describe her, strong woman raised by her mom and her many husbands. Her dad left, her mom and aunt are definitely free spirits and she's afraid of turning out just like them. When she meets her hot neighbor Boone, can she let herself be loved by one man forever?
Grab this one asap! I loved the story line! 5 stars for this one!
Gemma, how do you describe her, strong woman raised by her mom and her many husbands. Her dad left, her mom and aunt are definitely free spirits and she's afraid of turning out just like them. When she meets her hot neighbor Boone, can she let herself be loved by one man forever?
Grab this one asap! I loved the story line! 5 stars for this one!
May 14, 2019
I am a longtime fan of Christie Ridgway! Her writing style keeps enticing me into each and every novel of hers. Her characters are well developed often with a wicked good sense of humor (a favorite of mine). I received this book as an advance copy in exchange for my open and honest review. This book has whet my appetite for the next book in the series. John Boone is an alpha male who when he sees something that needs fixed he does it! Gemma wants to repay him for doing things for her, but he refuses everything until she gets to him with meatloaf! My Mama always said the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Loved this book!
April 22, 2019
Loved it! Boone and Gemma were neighbors who fell in love despite their commitment issues, his mom left when he was 6 and her mom has been married 4 times. They had a connection that drew them together and when she was there for him during a very difficult time, they could no longer resist it. Their chemistry was combustible and the sex was Hot and Dirty!. This is the first book in a new series and I cannot wait to read the next one. I highly recommend this book and anything by this author, you won't be disappointed.
I received an ARC copy of this book and this is my voluntary review.
I received an ARC copy of this book and this is my voluntary review.
April 29, 2019
This was a fun, well-written contemporary romance. Gemma doesn't trust commitment, but when she meets the sexy guy next door, she thinks a fling might be a great idea! John loves women and is not ready to settle down with just one. He decides to avoid the beautiful new neighbor but then she suggests a fling! I loved reading about how things developed between Gemma and John, and being introduced to John's other Poker Night buddies. I enjoyed this story and look forwarding to reading more books in the 7 Stud Club series as well as other books by this author.
May 2, 2019
John is a construction worker and Gemma is a boutique owner with commitment issues. Her mother has been married several times and thinks that a man is a necessary accessory for any woman and Gemma is determined to be different. They meet when she moves in to house sit for John’s neighbors until her apartment is finished. The attraction is mutual but he’s got commitment issues too. What to do? John suggests a fling and Gemma is all for it until she falls for him. Will two people with a distrust of forever make it work?
April 20, 2019
This is the 1st book in the new series 7-Stud Club. (John) Boone and his neighbor Gemma (Marquette) cannot deny their mutual attraction despite their differences, but have difficulty overcoming how they were raised before they can pursue their "happily ever after." This story has fun characters & hot sex scenes for an entertaining read.
(I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.)
(I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.)
May 2, 2019
This is the 1st book in Christie's series 7 Stud club about a group of friends that get together and play poker, no girls allow. John Boone, strong yet silent with commitment issues because his mother left him and his father at a young age. Gemma Marquette, is the complete opposite. According to her mother and aunt the "Marquette woman are the marrying kind", so much so that between the two of the sisters and her deceased grandmother they have 10 marriages between them. But Gemma doesn't want to be like her mother, aunt and grandmother so she swears off men, that is until she meets her neighbor book and they can no longer deny their chemistry. Great writing, sex scenes and characters. I can not wait for the next book in the series.
April 26, 2019
His body may be a free agent, but he keeps his heart under lock and key. She was never part of the plan, but his heart has him rethinking everything. Gemma has had her heart stepped on far too many times to trust it. Can the playboy next door, give her the courage to give love one more try? All In is a party. Emotions tend to travel all over the place, yet Ridgway proves her staying power with well placed humor that hits straight at the heart. Another bullseye for Christie Ridgway.
April 30, 2019
This is such a good start to this series and I can't wait to read the other's stories. Boone is a great big guy who speaks as little as possible. He was raised solely by is father after his mother left them. Gemma is an only child too and was raised by her mother who has had several marriages. Neither Boone nor Gemma are looking for anything permanent. Now that they are neighbors, they think they have the perfect situation. The problem is, they didn't count on love.
May 15, 2019
All In is the steamy opening to a new series from Christie Ridgway. Boone and Gemma have more in common than they think; neither one believes in finding love for themselves, and once they start spending time together they each begin to have more than "friendly" feelings.
How do you let someone know how you truly feel if you're only supposed to be friends with benefits?
I read an advanced copy of this book
How do you let someone know how you truly feel if you're only supposed to be friends with benefits?
I read an advanced copy of this book
April 25, 2019
Oh my word! John Boone was the consummate bachelor. He didn't know he was capable of being in a relationship. That all changes when he meets Gemma. Gemma is the light to his dark. They both have single parent pasts, which taint their views on relationships. And the ending - here's me crying! What an soul-rending touch to this story. Can't wait for the next stud...
June 12, 2019
All In!!
Well I have my “new” book boyfriend and his name is Boone. This guy is definitely a guys guy. He’s a gentle giant with a huge heart. He doesn’t think he deserves a woman as good as Gemma but I’m glad she proved to him that he did. Onto the next one.
Well I have my “new” book boyfriend and his name is Boone. This guy is definitely a guys guy. He’s a gentle giant with a huge heart. He doesn’t think he deserves a woman as good as Gemma but I’m glad she proved to him that he did. Onto the next one.
August 25, 2019
Gemma and John are both brooding and not looking for a relationship. When Gemma moves across the street though things start to slowly change for them.
This is a story that pulls you in and keeps you reading.
** I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review**
This is a story that pulls you in and keeps you reading.
** I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review**
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