The Troublemaker

Another phantasmagorical story from Lili Valente. From virtual cover to cover, The Trouble Maker is absolutely magical and will leave you smiling with pure contentment as well as capture your heart. From the moment Carrie and Rafe meet, the sexual heat and connection speaks volumes to them both. But they both agree a relationship is out of the question since they are technically family because her sister and his brother are married and they are sure there are rules against it. But the sexual tension and playful exchanges make them both feel a deep connection they’ve never before experienced. But Carrie is running from trouble created by her ex who is seeking revenge. And they both are guarding their hearts and keeping walls erected to keep them safe. But when unadulterated passion overtakes them both, will they finally be able to allow their protective barriers to fall and let their hearts be overtaken by a love they both deserve to share together? I fell in love with Rafe and Carrie immediately. And in typical Lili Valente style, the sarcasm and comical banter they share throughout this novel were entertaining and so much fun to read. Once again, Ms. Valente has created a enchanting couple whose sexual escapades and to-the-depths-of-their souls love left me spellbound and definitely wanting more. The Trouble Maker can be read as a stand-alone, but Rafe and Carrie are siblings to the characters in The Baby Maker. So if you haven’t had a chance to read that story, I would highly recommend it as well. And remember keep an eye out for Rafe’s brother, Tristan’s story. It’s gonna be a fantastic one.

The Troublemaker by Lili Valente is the second standalone romance surrounding the Hunter brothers and the women that bring them to their knees (in the best way). Told in dual POV between Rafe Hunter and Carrie Haverford, this story is a standalone romance complete with a happily ever after. Rafe Hunter is NOT interested in his Sister-In-Laws sister. Not at all. not even a little bit. That would be weird, right? Nope - Not her sexy body, firecracker attitude, none of it draws him in and leaves him wanting. His brother's wedding to her sister is NOT the time to get up close and personal with every inch of Carrie Haverford's gorgeous skin. Carrie is escaping from the world. Her ex really did a number on her. Not just her emotions but on her career too. Some "distraction" with her hunky brother-in-law's brother sounds like just the flirt of danger she needs. Rafe is too good-looking to want to pass up but starting anything with him will mean years of future awkwardness at family gatherings. So NOT worth it, right? Well... How bad could it be - they are both adults. What neither Rafe nor Carrie expected was the connection they shared. The sizzle. The chemistry. Botha re serious commitment-phobes who have managed to find the one person that makes them want to change that fact - for each other. Well-paced and well-written as always this sexy steamy read has all the emotional high points and a bit of angst woven in for depth. Loved it! Enjoy!

Carrie Haverford goes through life at the beat of her own drum. She writes books for school age children and has a very successful career. She has the tips of her hair dyed purple and she wears combat boots. She is staying at her sister Emma’s home for her wedding to the handsome Dylan Hunter. Carrie is trying to lay low from an incident that happened when she was a guest speaker at a middle school recently and live in the guest house until she figures out what to do from this point. Along comes the devilishly hot Rafe Hunter, Dylan’s brother that lives on the wild side of life as well. He owns his own motorcycle repair business and lives life to the fullest with no intention of getting tied down to one woman. He is happy for his brother but it’s just not for him. Carrie also has the opinion that humans are not meant to be tied to one person so she has no illusions of finding “The One” and settling down. Just when Carrie thinks it can’t get any worse it does so Rafe takes her away from it all and they decide even though it’s a terrible idea since her sister is married to his brother they need a “no strings attached” F buddy. No problems right, if they are both on the same page, neither one wants a relationship beyond the physical so just keep it quiet and all is well in the world. Well life has a funny way of biting us in the backside and that happens to Carrie and Rafe. This is a great book. This follows The Baby Maker which was also a fantastic book. You don’t have to read it first but trust me you will want to. Rafe and Carrie both have deep emotional feelings they keep bottled up and together they are able to heal from past hurts. This is a HOT, funny, passionate book that will make you laugh out loud, have a tear or two and route for this couple to find each other and realize what their future can truly be. I received an early copy to read and review and give my honest opinion. I LOVED IT! Highly recommend it. These Hunter men are so deliciously yummy and the Haverford ladies are independent, smart, hilarious and passionate.