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Mr Right Now
“I’m face-down in forty glorious inches of cock cake, seriously reassessing my life choices, when suddenly I hear it. The voice that launched a thousand teenage boy-band dreams. My #1 crush, Drew Delaney himself.”
Ten years ago, Drew was boy-band royalty: the subject of a million teenage fantasies - and the guy next door. He was so far out of my league, I couldn’t see him for stars, but now I’m back in town for our high-school reunion, guess who I run into but Mr. Right-Now himself…
Older. Hotter. And still sexy enough to make me forget about the glittery white frosting currently smeared across my chest.
Sparks are flying, and so are my panties, and soon, our trip down memory lane has taken a detour to ‘oh my god, don’t stop!’. Population: me.
But can I turn Mr. Right-Now into Mr. Forever? Or will crazed fans, vicious yoga moms, and three dozen cock-sicles (don’t ask) doom our romance to the ‘Where are they now?’ section of MTV’s greatest hits?
You’ll be begging for a taste of Lila Monroe’s new sexy, laugh-out-loud summer romance!
Ten years ago, Drew was boy-band royalty: the subject of a million teenage fantasies - and the guy next door. He was so far out of my league, I couldn’t see him for stars, but now I’m back in town for our high-school reunion, guess who I run into but Mr. Right-Now himself…
Older. Hotter. And still sexy enough to make me forget about the glittery white frosting currently smeared across my chest.
Sparks are flying, and so are my panties, and soon, our trip down memory lane has taken a detour to ‘oh my god, don’t stop!’. Population: me.
But can I turn Mr. Right-Now into Mr. Forever? Or will crazed fans, vicious yoga moms, and three dozen cock-sicles (don’t ask) doom our romance to the ‘Where are they now?’ section of MTV’s greatest hits?
You’ll be begging for a taste of Lila Monroe’s new sexy, laugh-out-loud summer romance!
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First published July 28, 2017
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Lila Monroe
50 books1,931 followersCombining her love of writing, sex and well-fitted suits, Lila Monroe wrote The Billionaire Bargain. Lila enjoys writing, as it gives her a flexible schedule to spend time with her kids and a wonderful excuse to avoid them. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, who strips out of his well-fitted suits nightly.
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August 2, 2017
4 stars!
Review at Of Pens and Pages.
Fun, sweet, and a whole lot of laughs, Mr. Right-Now is every fangirl’s dream come true. This book will make your mouth water for reasons that involve food and a very sexy man!
We all swooned over our favorite celebrities back in high school—A-list actors, rock stars, and the fan favorite, boy band members. Then maybe meeting them and making them fall in love with us, as you do. Our heroine in this story has been through that, too; the only difference is she’s actually met her favorite celebrity because he’s her next door neighbor and her best friend’s big brother. Not that her fantasies came true when she was in high school, of course. On that score, we’re on even ground.
When a famous TV chef opens a new bakery near Maggie Hayes’s bakery in Brooklyn, her business fails and she goes back to Philly to lick her wounds and regroup. Just when she thinks she’s reached the lowest of lows, she bumps into Drew Delaney, former boy band heartthrob and the man of Maggie’s teenage fantasies… while her face is getting intimate with a phallic-shaped cake.
Despite the less than cute meet-cute, the two hit it off and are mutually interested in hot fun. Maggie isn’t sure she’s ready for something so serious after she had her heart broken when her business failed, but as she spends more time with Drew, she’s having more doubts of leaving Philly for New York again.
This book has flirty banter, dirty talk, and sweet, sweet conversations (often involving actual sweets). Drew and Maggie have an instant connection and palpable spark that goes deeper and more intense as they get to know each other more than they did when they were kids.
I couldn’t resist Drew Delaney! The man knows how to get to your heart and into your panties. He’s sexy and fun and will do anything for Maggie. And the man is genuinely nice. Nothing better than a genuinely nice man who can sing, dance, and talk dirty.
And Maggie is amazing. I admire her resilience after that bump in the road. She does have moments of self-deprecation, but she continues to keep her head up and work hard to reach her dream. And her pastries? Yum! I want some!
Mr. Right-Now is a quick, light, and fun story packed full of fun scenes and sexy times to keep you entertained the whole journey.
I kinda want to read about Drew’s sister, McKenna now…
Tropes: Celebrity Romance, Best Friend’s Brother, Childhood Friends
POV: First, Dual POV
Standalone: Yes
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
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Review at Of Pens and Pages.
Fun, sweet, and a whole lot of laughs, Mr. Right-Now is every fangirl’s dream come true. This book will make your mouth water for reasons that involve food and a very sexy man!
We all swooned over our favorite celebrities back in high school—A-list actors, rock stars, and the fan favorite, boy band members. Then maybe meeting them and making them fall in love with us, as you do. Our heroine in this story has been through that, too; the only difference is she’s actually met her favorite celebrity because he’s her next door neighbor and her best friend’s big brother. Not that her fantasies came true when she was in high school, of course. On that score, we’re on even ground.
When a famous TV chef opens a new bakery near Maggie Hayes’s bakery in Brooklyn, her business fails and she goes back to Philly to lick her wounds and regroup. Just when she thinks she’s reached the lowest of lows, she bumps into Drew Delaney, former boy band heartthrob and the man of Maggie’s teenage fantasies… while her face is getting intimate with a phallic-shaped cake.
Despite the less than cute meet-cute, the two hit it off and are mutually interested in hot fun. Maggie isn’t sure she’s ready for something so serious after she had her heart broken when her business failed, but as she spends more time with Drew, she’s having more doubts of leaving Philly for New York again.
This book has flirty banter, dirty talk, and sweet, sweet conversations (often involving actual sweets). Drew and Maggie have an instant connection and palpable spark that goes deeper and more intense as they get to know each other more than they did when they were kids.
I couldn’t resist Drew Delaney! The man knows how to get to your heart and into your panties. He’s sexy and fun and will do anything for Maggie. And the man is genuinely nice. Nothing better than a genuinely nice man who can sing, dance, and talk dirty.
And Maggie is amazing. I admire her resilience after that bump in the road. She does have moments of self-deprecation, but she continues to keep her head up and work hard to reach her dream. And her pastries? Yum! I want some!
Mr. Right-Now is a quick, light, and fun story packed full of fun scenes and sexy times to keep you entertained the whole journey.
I kinda want to read about Drew’s sister, McKenna now…
Tropes: Celebrity Romance, Best Friend’s Brother, Childhood Friends
POV: First, Dual POV
Standalone: Yes
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
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July 25, 2017
Do you remember having posters of your celebrity crush on your bedroom wall when you were young? Maybe you conjured up a fantasy life where they would fall in love with you and you would live happy ever after? I am sure a lot of us did that in our youth.
This was true for Maggie, she had posters of Drew Delaney on her bedroom wall, however she kind of already had a ‘two degrees of separation’ connection with him, he is her best friend’s big brother. He was gorgeous and the lead singer of a boyband who hit it big. Even though she knew him, he was very much out of her fantasy reach.
Maggie had her own career dreams of one day owning her own bakery, she is a really fabulous cook and after a lot of hard work over the years she finally realised that dream when she opened her own shop. This was to be a short lived dream though and Maggie returned to her family home with her tail between her legs and a very sad bank balance – she really feels like she has hit rock bottom.
It seems that fate has decided to pay Maggie a visit when Drew Delaney comes back into her life. He now lives in her hometown, still involved in the music industry but not so public anymore. And damn, he is even more hotter than he was all those years ago. These two may be ‘grown ups’ now but being with Drew is like re-living the teenage years again – except with the real man and not a fantasy.
As Maggie enjoys spending time with Drew and the incredible connection she has with him, she can’t help but hold back just a little. That little seed of doubt just waiting to take root leaves her with one foot in and one foot out of a possible future with him. Can Drew prove to Maggie that he is not Mr Right Now but he could be Mr Forever?
This was true for Maggie, she had posters of Drew Delaney on her bedroom wall, however she kind of already had a ‘two degrees of separation’ connection with him, he is her best friend’s big brother. He was gorgeous and the lead singer of a boyband who hit it big. Even though she knew him, he was very much out of her fantasy reach.
Maggie had her own career dreams of one day owning her own bakery, she is a really fabulous cook and after a lot of hard work over the years she finally realised that dream when she opened her own shop. This was to be a short lived dream though and Maggie returned to her family home with her tail between her legs and a very sad bank balance – she really feels like she has hit rock bottom.
It seems that fate has decided to pay Maggie a visit when Drew Delaney comes back into her life. He now lives in her hometown, still involved in the music industry but not so public anymore. And damn, he is even more hotter than he was all those years ago. These two may be ‘grown ups’ now but being with Drew is like re-living the teenage years again – except with the real man and not a fantasy.
As Maggie enjoys spending time with Drew and the incredible connection she has with him, she can’t help but hold back just a little. That little seed of doubt just waiting to take root leaves her with one foot in and one foot out of a possible future with him. Can Drew prove to Maggie that he is not Mr Right Now but he could be Mr Forever?
July 25, 2017
I will never get enough of Lila Monroe's books! Each book just gets better, and better!
Mr. Right-Now is your classic rom-com, but with a twist! I could easily see this turned into a movie, it's THAT good!
You'd think this is your typical "girl has crush on boy-next-door", but it's so much more than that! Maggie and Drew have known each other for years. But when Drew hits it big with his boy band, he becomes so much more than the boy-next-door. Every female around the world, and probably a lot of males too, want a piece of Drew. So what's a girl from across the street supposed to do when the boy of her dreams has the world at his fingertips? Fast forward years later, and that's exactly what we find out in this book!
Mr. Right-Now is wet-your-pants-level hilarious! The comedic dialogue, along with the profoundly embarrassing situations, makes this story completely entertaining. Add in the unbelievably romantic and salacious aspects, and this book is a swoon-fest. Maggie and Drew's dynamic together was pure joy. Quirky, sweet, and caring Maggie is literally the perfect match to Drew's sexy, charming, and chivalrous personality. The two together just sets this book apart from others. Their interactions, *cough* in and out of the bedroom, were a riot! I just fell in love with them, and you'll be hard pressed not to, as well.
I did not want this book to end! An utterly unique story line, coupled with flawless writing, makes this book unforgettable. If you love sexy, sweet, and sinfully hot romances, then you need to read this book. You will not be disappointed!
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.* ~Kelly
Mr. Right-Now is your classic rom-com, but with a twist! I could easily see this turned into a movie, it's THAT good!
You'd think this is your typical "girl has crush on boy-next-door", but it's so much more than that! Maggie and Drew have known each other for years. But when Drew hits it big with his boy band, he becomes so much more than the boy-next-door. Every female around the world, and probably a lot of males too, want a piece of Drew. So what's a girl from across the street supposed to do when the boy of her dreams has the world at his fingertips? Fast forward years later, and that's exactly what we find out in this book!
Mr. Right-Now is wet-your-pants-level hilarious! The comedic dialogue, along with the profoundly embarrassing situations, makes this story completely entertaining. Add in the unbelievably romantic and salacious aspects, and this book is a swoon-fest. Maggie and Drew's dynamic together was pure joy. Quirky, sweet, and caring Maggie is literally the perfect match to Drew's sexy, charming, and chivalrous personality. The two together just sets this book apart from others. Their interactions, *cough* in and out of the bedroom, were a riot! I just fell in love with them, and you'll be hard pressed not to, as well.
I did not want this book to end! An utterly unique story line, coupled with flawless writing, makes this book unforgettable. If you love sexy, sweet, and sinfully hot romances, then you need to read this book. You will not be disappointed!
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.* ~Kelly
August 8, 2017
I loved this book! So freakin' funny with so many laugh-out-loud moments. And the sexy times?? So hot and steamy!!! Great characters; both main and supporting were the best ever. Maggie, who just left NYC after her bakery is no competition for the new top-notch bakery down the street, finds herself back in Philly living with her parents and sister. Ugghh! Not her idea of how she saw her life at this stage. Drew, gorgeous Drew, is also back in Philly after living in LA, now owning his own business as a producer of artists in the music industry. Drew used to live on the same street as Maggie when they were teenagers while he was a huge boy-band pop sensation. What he doesn't know is that she had a huge crush on him growing up. The older Drew is so much more gorgeous and totally all male, and when Maggie encounters him once again in the present, it is not without her normal dose of humiliation. Funny as all hell! Laughed my ass off! Maggie is just to die for with her hilarious antics, and Drew just eats that stuff totally up. He's her biggest fan, and what a swoon-worthy sweetheart he is! You will not be disappointed with Ms. Monroe's newest release. A little bit of drama is included also, but most of the story is fun with lots of entertaining shenanigans of an almost thirty single young woman! Totally will be reading more books from this author...
July 31, 2017
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4 Fangirl CROWNS
Lila Monroe delivers another romantic comedy that will have readers laughing and swooning, and, to be honest, reliving their fan-girl days in the world of boy bands.
Mr. Right Now is no other than Drew, the lead singer and front man for the boy-band Category 5. Readers, however, meet the heartthrob much later and long after his Cat5 days are over. Although he has moved on, he still maintains that boy-band charm. He is charismatic and sexy, and readers will love that he has found a niche and stayed in the music business on his own terms. What will really ensnare the love of readers is his grand gestures with the heroine. He is literally the perfect romance hero.
Maggie is a fantastic heroine. Everything from her profession to her rolling with the punches that life has dealt her makes her a great leading lady and the perfect fit for Drew. The aspect of her character that readers will love the most is her tenacity. She knows she is good at what she does, and she gets knocked down more times that I can count in one book. She, however, always gets back up, and she has incredible support team, which speaks to how great she is a person.
Mr. Right Now is a fun and well-paced romantic comedy mixed with a second-chance romance-esque story (they never dated before). The story begins with Drew and Maggie meeting up again in a hilarious meet-cute, igniting the interest of Drew. The sparks between the two quickly ignite, and Lila Monroe gives readers enough spice between the two to entice us until they seal the deal. What I really enjoy about this story though is that the conflict is not really clear until it is upon the reader. There are so many avenues or conflicts the author could have taken, and I like the choice she made as well as how it wasn't blatantly clear. Readers are also going to love the grand gesture at the end and the epilogue.
Lila Monroe has created another fantastic romantic comedy with a twist of nostalgia. Readers will be taken back to the days of boy band love and fangirling, and they will live in the moments with Maggie and Drew, making it a must read for the teen-dream fan inside of you.
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4 Fangirl CROWNS
Lila Monroe delivers another romantic comedy that will have readers laughing and swooning, and, to be honest, reliving their fan-girl days in the world of boy bands.
Mr. Right Now is no other than Drew, the lead singer and front man for the boy-band Category 5. Readers, however, meet the heartthrob much later and long after his Cat5 days are over. Although he has moved on, he still maintains that boy-band charm. He is charismatic and sexy, and readers will love that he has found a niche and stayed in the music business on his own terms. What will really ensnare the love of readers is his grand gestures with the heroine. He is literally the perfect romance hero.
Maggie is a fantastic heroine. Everything from her profession to her rolling with the punches that life has dealt her makes her a great leading lady and the perfect fit for Drew. The aspect of her character that readers will love the most is her tenacity. She knows she is good at what she does, and she gets knocked down more times that I can count in one book. She, however, always gets back up, and she has incredible support team, which speaks to how great she is a person.
Mr. Right Now is a fun and well-paced romantic comedy mixed with a second-chance romance-esque story (they never dated before). The story begins with Drew and Maggie meeting up again in a hilarious meet-cute, igniting the interest of Drew. The sparks between the two quickly ignite, and Lila Monroe gives readers enough spice between the two to entice us until they seal the deal. What I really enjoy about this story though is that the conflict is not really clear until it is upon the reader. There are so many avenues or conflicts the author could have taken, and I like the choice she made as well as how it wasn't blatantly clear. Readers are also going to love the grand gesture at the end and the epilogue.
Lila Monroe has created another fantastic romantic comedy with a twist of nostalgia. Readers will be taken back to the days of boy band love and fangirling, and they will live in the moments with Maggie and Drew, making it a must read for the teen-dream fan inside of you.
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ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
For more reviews and other book news, check out Musings of the Modern Belle at www.modernbellebooks.com
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August 3, 2017
4 Sweet & Sexy Stars
Lovely book! Drew is a former pop star - think Harry Styles in a few years time- who was hero worshipped worldwide in the halcyon glory days of boybandom a decade ago. He's now producing music in his hometown. Also back at home, but absolutely not by choice, is Maggie who was Drew's little sister's best friend for a while and a neighbour....and she's crushed on Drew since way before his fame days.
Their paths collide as do their hearts and minds and these two are perfect for each other but new opportunities arise for both of them that challenge their fragile new love affair.
Great characters - Maggie is hilarious and enchantingly self deprecating, Drew is fun and so sexy & sweet....swoonworthy for sure.
Fun, low angst & romantic. Loved it.
HEA? Yes
Cheating? No.
Lovely book! Drew is a former pop star - think Harry Styles in a few years time- who was hero worshipped worldwide in the halcyon glory days of boybandom a decade ago. He's now producing music in his hometown. Also back at home, but absolutely not by choice, is Maggie who was Drew's little sister's best friend for a while and a neighbour....and she's crushed on Drew since way before his fame days.
Their paths collide as do their hearts and minds and these two are perfect for each other but new opportunities arise for both of them that challenge their fragile new love affair.
Great characters - Maggie is hilarious and enchantingly self deprecating, Drew is fun and so sexy & sweet....swoonworthy for sure.
Fun, low angst & romantic. Loved it.
HEA? Yes
Cheating? No.
March 1, 2018
3- stars.
It was an easy read.... It took me less than a day to read it... It was a nice and funny at parts story... It made me crave cupcakes...
It was an easy read.... It took me less than a day to read it... It was a nice and funny at parts story... It made me crave cupcakes...
July 22, 2017
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review
Having already read Get Lucky by Lila Monroe I knew that I was in for a story and couple that were sure to be steaming up the pages and keep me laughing in the process. Lila takes us into a fictional world full of risque cakes and memories of teen heart throbs and unfulfilled high school fantasies that have us laughing and falling hard for her amazing fictional couple. It isn't long before we are face down in a piece alcohol infused flesh colored cake and being seduced by a teenage dream! Maggie and Drew have us singing along with boy band fascination and leave us craving so much more than scandalous sweets!
Maggie Hayes has come home to Philly feeling like an utter failure having her bakery in New York fail. Never did she picture her life turning out this way or seeing Drew Delaney again at one of the most humiliating times, with her face down in her confectionery goodness. Maggie kept me entertained in every way from the moment I envisioned her with icing on her chin and her face red as a beet looking up at her teenage crush. I absolutely adore everything about her from her “never quit” attitude, head full of high school insecurities to her ingenious baking skills. I am sure that every woman reading Maggie's story will feel a kindred spirit with this heroine who can whip up a batch of rum flavored icing, forge her own path, and bring the man who starred in all of her teenage dreams to his knees! What's not to love and admire?
Drew Delaney sang, danced, and charmed his way right into my heart from the moment he rescues his icing covered damsel and gives her his signature smirk. I loved getting hot and heavy with this teen crush hottie and learning what he has done since his “boy band” days. He shows that it takes more than a great voice and sexy dance moves to create success and his big heart and delicious body are sure to make you swoon!
Lila Monroe delivers a funny bone tickling, desire kindling, diet destroying read! I highly recommend Mr. Right Now for a love story full of boy band posters, high school bucket lists, and yummy pornographic treats! Lila can spin a tale that brings the laughter, sweltering heat, and leaves you envisioning all kinds of unique culinary delights. You can't go wrong with this talented author who offers up so much temptation with a tantalizing hero and heroine and phallic shaped cakes!
Having already read Get Lucky by Lila Monroe I knew that I was in for a story and couple that were sure to be steaming up the pages and keep me laughing in the process. Lila takes us into a fictional world full of risque cakes and memories of teen heart throbs and unfulfilled high school fantasies that have us laughing and falling hard for her amazing fictional couple. It isn't long before we are face down in a piece alcohol infused flesh colored cake and being seduced by a teenage dream! Maggie and Drew have us singing along with boy band fascination and leave us craving so much more than scandalous sweets!
Maggie Hayes has come home to Philly feeling like an utter failure having her bakery in New York fail. Never did she picture her life turning out this way or seeing Drew Delaney again at one of the most humiliating times, with her face down in her confectionery goodness. Maggie kept me entertained in every way from the moment I envisioned her with icing on her chin and her face red as a beet looking up at her teenage crush. I absolutely adore everything about her from her “never quit” attitude, head full of high school insecurities to her ingenious baking skills. I am sure that every woman reading Maggie's story will feel a kindred spirit with this heroine who can whip up a batch of rum flavored icing, forge her own path, and bring the man who starred in all of her teenage dreams to his knees! What's not to love and admire?
Drew Delaney sang, danced, and charmed his way right into my heart from the moment he rescues his icing covered damsel and gives her his signature smirk. I loved getting hot and heavy with this teen crush hottie and learning what he has done since his “boy band” days. He shows that it takes more than a great voice and sexy dance moves to create success and his big heart and delicious body are sure to make you swoon!
Lila Monroe delivers a funny bone tickling, desire kindling, diet destroying read! I highly recommend Mr. Right Now for a love story full of boy band posters, high school bucket lists, and yummy pornographic treats! Lila can spin a tale that brings the laughter, sweltering heat, and leaves you envisioning all kinds of unique culinary delights. You can't go wrong with this talented author who offers up so much temptation with a tantalizing hero and heroine and phallic shaped cakes!
September 7, 2017
Whenever you need to read a Harlequin romance, this will also do. A simple cliché and predictable story.
This book is introduced as a "sexy, laugh-out-loud summer romance" in the blurb but I don't agree.
As for the fun part, I didn't even smile. If you laugh at silly clumsy girls who drop their huge cock-shaped pie and then, fall onto it themselves, be my guest and read & laugh, I didn't.
As for the sexy part, well, nope, it didn't feel like that to me, either.
I prefer my romance books to include romance, aka feelings and emotions. This didn't have anything to do with romance, how come???
P.S. If you are still determined to try it, let me warn you that when you open the book, you will see it looks as if it is a 530-page book but indeed Mr Right Now ends on page 234 and then, another novel begins. I don't remember its name, nor do I care. It must be similar to the first one and I am out!
1 point is the point I give to the books I hate, this one is in the category of "It didn't do it for me", so 2 it is!
This book is introduced as a "sexy, laugh-out-loud summer romance" in the blurb but I don't agree.
As for the fun part, I didn't even smile. If you laugh at silly clumsy girls who drop their huge cock-shaped pie and then, fall onto it themselves, be my guest and read & laugh, I didn't.
As for the sexy part, well, nope, it didn't feel like that to me, either.
I prefer my romance books to include romance, aka feelings and emotions. This didn't have anything to do with romance, how come???
P.S. If you are still determined to try it, let me warn you that when you open the book, you will see it looks as if it is a 530-page book but indeed Mr Right Now ends on page 234 and then, another novel begins. I don't remember its name, nor do I care. It must be similar to the first one and I am out!
1 point is the point I give to the books I hate, this one is in the category of "It didn't do it for me", so 2 it is!
July 29, 2017
With a synopsis like that, how can you not read this book? This book was hilarious and sweet and totally realistic! I started reading at work and had to keep sneak reading AGAIN - stupid day jobs that interrupt my reading. I absolutely love reading Lila Monroe's books and will definitely be reading this when I need a laugh!
Maggie is a former baker - former because she had to close down her bakery but she still bakes. And has moved back in with her parents while trying to save money and figure out her next plan of action. In the meantime, she's picking up individual gigs around town baking hilariously (in)appropriate cakes and cupcakes for the locals. That's where she meets her former childhood crush who was also a teenage boy band member Drew.
Drew has moved back to town and is in to the producing side of the music biz when he runs, literally, into Maggie. Immediately sparks and dirty innuendos start flying and well you can just imagine what happens. But Maggie is not in town for the long haul and she knows Drew isn't a long-term relationship guy. Right??
Maggie is a former baker - former because she had to close down her bakery but she still bakes. And has moved back in with her parents while trying to save money and figure out her next plan of action. In the meantime, she's picking up individual gigs around town baking hilariously (in)appropriate cakes and cupcakes for the locals. That's where she meets her former childhood crush who was also a teenage boy band member Drew.
Drew has moved back to town and is in to the producing side of the music biz when he runs, literally, into Maggie. Immediately sparks and dirty innuendos start flying and well you can just imagine what happens. But Maggie is not in town for the long haul and she knows Drew isn't a long-term relationship guy. Right??
August 30, 2017
Cute, quick story. Boy next door. Always crushed on.
Part of an internationally popular boy band. Yep. Autobiographical. Lol. Drew was great. I always enjoy this authors stories.
Part of an internationally popular boy band. Yep. Autobiographical. Lol. Drew was great. I always enjoy this authors stories.
March 12, 2019
Another Sizzling Romance
This was another great story by Monroe. I enjoyed the humor as well as passion, mixed with a small bit of angst.
This was another great story by Monroe. I enjoyed the humor as well as passion, mixed with a small bit of angst.
July 25, 2017
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July 30, 2017
Lila Monroe wrote a really enjoyable,hot and funny story.
Mr. Right-Now is easy to read,perfect for the summer time.
I liked the main characters.I've appreciated how Maggie and Drew after some bumps on the road of the success,the first in the bakery field and the second in the music industry, doesn't drown in sorrows but they both find a way to be happy again and to build a better future for themselves.
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August 20, 2017
4 SMOOCHES
My second time reading Lila Monroe, and I really enjoyed Mr. Right Now. A quick and sexy read, if I’d had the time without interruptions, I could have easily read it in a single sitting. This book was low on drama and angst, and it was a light-hearted, entertaining and easy-to-read story. This is the kind of book I refer to as a hangover cure – the perfect story to cleanse a reader’s palate, so to speak, after finishing something heavy or emotional.
Imagine your best friend’s big brother becomes the front man of a top boy band. Along with every other girl in the country, you are crushing on him hard. Unfortunately for Maggie, her best friend, McKenna, was none too thrilled about this crush, and they drifted apart. Twelve years later, Maggie finds herself back home in Philly, living at her parents’ house as she tries to regroup after her dream of her own bakery in New York crashes and burns in humiliating fashion. An embarrassing miscommunication with her first catering event back home lands Maggie in a frosting-covered mess of forty-inch phallic-shaped cake at the feet of her childhood crush, Drew. Their attraction was swift and as sweet as the sexy cakes she’s known for, and they positively sizzled together.
No longer the infamous boy-band front man, Drew is also back home. He’s a producer now, and he’s happy being the guy behind the scenes, or at least he would be if one of his former bandmates would stop dragging him into his cheesy, fame-grabbing attempts to regain their former glory. Drew is immediately smitten with the grown-up version of his sister’s high-school bestie. He pursues her relentlessly, but in addition to figuring out her future, Maggie needs to decide if Drew is a dream-come-true or just a Mr. Right Now.
Mr. Right Now was a lot of fun, filled with the kind of humor that kept a smile on my face. It was pretty steamy, and the romance was sweet as Drew went all out to convince Maggie he was more than his pop-star persona. All in all, I enjoyed this book—it was cute, charming and funny, and I would definitely read this author again. Lila Monroe’s Mr. Right Now gets four smooches from me!
~ Danielle Palumbo
My second time reading Lila Monroe, and I really enjoyed Mr. Right Now. A quick and sexy read, if I’d had the time without interruptions, I could have easily read it in a single sitting. This book was low on drama and angst, and it was a light-hearted, entertaining and easy-to-read story. This is the kind of book I refer to as a hangover cure – the perfect story to cleanse a reader’s palate, so to speak, after finishing something heavy or emotional.
Imagine your best friend’s big brother becomes the front man of a top boy band. Along with every other girl in the country, you are crushing on him hard. Unfortunately for Maggie, her best friend, McKenna, was none too thrilled about this crush, and they drifted apart. Twelve years later, Maggie finds herself back home in Philly, living at her parents’ house as she tries to regroup after her dream of her own bakery in New York crashes and burns in humiliating fashion. An embarrassing miscommunication with her first catering event back home lands Maggie in a frosting-covered mess of forty-inch phallic-shaped cake at the feet of her childhood crush, Drew. Their attraction was swift and as sweet as the sexy cakes she’s known for, and they positively sizzled together.
No longer the infamous boy-band front man, Drew is also back home. He’s a producer now, and he’s happy being the guy behind the scenes, or at least he would be if one of his former bandmates would stop dragging him into his cheesy, fame-grabbing attempts to regain their former glory. Drew is immediately smitten with the grown-up version of his sister’s high-school bestie. He pursues her relentlessly, but in addition to figuring out her future, Maggie needs to decide if Drew is a dream-come-true or just a Mr. Right Now.
Mr. Right Now was a lot of fun, filled with the kind of humor that kept a smile on my face. It was pretty steamy, and the romance was sweet as Drew went all out to convince Maggie he was more than his pop-star persona. All in all, I enjoyed this book—it was cute, charming and funny, and I would definitely read this author again. Lila Monroe’s Mr. Right Now gets four smooches from me!
~ Danielle Palumbo
July 25, 2017
This is a fun and light Rom-Com that had me feeling happy throughout most of the book. There is a little angst that is more of a hiccup which keeps it on the breezy side of things. I felt for Maggie at that point, because it would have been something I would have doubted as well. For the rest, I was giggling and snorting along the way. That it is written in dual POV, keeps the smile coming.
Maggie Hayes is home in Philly, but not by choice. Her brand new bakery folded, and not in the cookery sense. She has come home to lick her wounds at her parents house. Who else is back in town? Drew Delaney, her childhood crush and teen boy band idol. He is now a music producer and has his own studio in town. It's up to both of them to try and rekindle an innocent night they shared as teens and turn it from a right now moment to a HEA.
Maggie was awesome. She knew how to laugh at her self and not take things too seriously. She was funny and creative. Drew melted my heart. He was loyal and so supportive as well as being attentive. They were a fun couple to read with their banter and flirting. They also had a lot of chemistry and heat. If you are looking for quick and feel good novel, I recommend you grab this one.
* I received a copy for an honest review.
** Reviewed for JoandIsaLoveBooksBlog.
Maggie Hayes is home in Philly, but not by choice. Her brand new bakery folded, and not in the cookery sense. She has come home to lick her wounds at her parents house. Who else is back in town? Drew Delaney, her childhood crush and teen boy band idol. He is now a music producer and has his own studio in town. It's up to both of them to try and rekindle an innocent night they shared as teens and turn it from a right now moment to a HEA.
Maggie was awesome. She knew how to laugh at her self and not take things too seriously. She was funny and creative. Drew melted my heart. He was loyal and so supportive as well as being attentive. They were a fun couple to read with their banter and flirting. They also had a lot of chemistry and heat. If you are looking for quick and feel good novel, I recommend you grab this one.
* I received a copy for an honest review.
** Reviewed for JoandIsaLoveBooksBlog.
July 31, 2017
I thought the cop part was LOL. I liked the story as it was pretty fun and light. Sexy times with a former boy band member...not too shabby!!
August 4, 2017
Me Right Now
I see all of the negative reviews, but I honestly didn't think this was that bad.
Drew and Maggie were good together. Even when they were being clam lipped tools.
I see all of the negative reviews, but I honestly didn't think this was that bad.
Drew and Maggie were good together. Even when they were being clam lipped tools.
September 5, 2017
Love it.!!
Lila Monroe did it again.!!
Very well done, funny, steamy and romantic, love the story between Drew and Maggie, nothing is better that a high school crush, also idol pop star.!!
This book had it all, the only problem is that it was too short but you just forget that detail when you enjoy a fun and romantic book. Highly recommend it.!!!
Lila Monroe did it again.!!
Very well done, funny, steamy and romantic, love the story between Drew and Maggie, nothing is better that a high school crush, also idol pop star.!!
This book had it all, the only problem is that it was too short but you just forget that detail when you enjoy a fun and romantic book. Highly recommend it.!!!
July 30, 2017
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book.**
This book was so darn good!
Maggie's life isn't going according to the plan. After her dream bakery is put out of business, she's forced to return home to live with her parents. To make matters even worse, her teenage crush is back in town and he happens to find her in a rather embarrassing situation. Maggie may be able to laugh it off but she can't shake how attracted she is to the town's biggest heartthrob.
Drew's career in music has shifted from performer to producer and he couldn't be happier to return home to set up his studio and escape L.A. After years of touring and band drama, he wants to build a new life for himself. And when he spots a certain girl from his past, he's determined to make her a part of it. Her and her delicious cupcakes.
As Maggie and Drew grow closer, sparks fly on just about every flat surface available. And some not-so-flat surfaces that require a bit of creativity on their part. Yet, just when things start to turn serious, both Drew and Maggie have to decide if their relationship is worth sacrificing possible career opportunities for.
Can they have their cake and eat it too? *snicker*
This story combined two of my favorite things: music and dessert. In my day job, I own a bakery. No kidding. I'm on extended maternity leave right now, just sticking with simple things like cookies and fudge, but I'm usually up to my elbows in cake. So when Maggie is making her sugar magic, I couldn't help but smile. The music lyrics were also a nice addition to the storyline.
I loved Maggie's determination to find her way again and Drew's determination to win her over. It was an adorable pairing with several hilarious moments. I don't want to give anything away but the bachelorette party with the *special guest* dancer made me tear up because I was laughing so hard. There was lots of humor sprinkled throughout the book. Sprinkled. Get it? Ha!
And the romance was really spicy. Like a big gingersnap cookie. Seriously, I could go all day with the dessert references. It's in my blood. And the love scenes definitely got my blood pumping while reading this book. Maggie was bold and Drew was swoonworthy. I think this couple might just be my favorite out of all of Lila Monroe's books so far. And that's saying something considering I've liked them all.
In closing...
A fun blend of sugar and spice that really hits the spot! Okay, that's the last one. I swear. Five suns!
Full review on blog: https://uptildawnbookblog.blogspot.com/2017/07/review-blitz-mr-right-now-by-lila-monroe.html
July 30, 2017
Mr Right-Now is an all new standalone by Lila Monroe is now LIVE!!
99c for a limited time
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
*** ARC KINDLY provided by the AUTHOR in exchange for a HONEST REVIEW ***
Maggie comes back to her hometown after basically in her eyes failing and hitting rock bottom. She never expected to run into her old friends older brother and her old crush Drew. Drew is an ex boy band celebrity and way out of her league... right?
But the longer Maggie stays the more she keeps running into Drew and maybe a simple fling with Drew wouldn't be so bad, I mean she does plan on going back to New York soon.
Along the way Maggie and Drew team up to help each other and friends and their hot and steamy romance because something possibly more... but that wasn't the plan.
I enjoyed the other characters in this book as well and hope this standalone turns into a series. PLEASE OH PLEASE LILA MONROE :*
I was laughing out loud at moments and yelling for these two to stop being dumb but that HEA is perfect and well written, just like the rest of the book!
For a longer review at this book and others, please check out my blog at Trashy Biblo Blog
August 21, 2017
After finishing The Wild by K.Webster, I decided that I needed something a bit more light-hearted so went with Lila Monroe's Mr. Right Now as I knew Lila Monroe would make me giggle. Maggie is nearing her thirties and living back home with her parents in the small town that she grew up in with her tail hanging in-between her legs. Maggie had dreams of making it big in New York with her cakes and her dream of opening a bakery and was doing well until Sunny - a former baking reality TV star decided to open her bakery just down the road from Maggie's and steal all her clients and customers as who wants to go to a nobody when they can get their baked goods from a celebrity wannabe. One of Maggie's specialties is cakes and weird and wacky is her middle name. When one of the jobs turns out to be a mistake as she thought it was a bachelorette party, not an upscale engagement, she is left with a 40 inch cock cake complete with squirting semen icing and to make it worst she is now in the company of her childhood crush and next door neighbour - Drew Delaney. Growing up Drew was part of a boy band in the 90's a bit like One Direction or Big Time Rush. One thing leads to another and Drew, and Maggie hit it off and starting dating and trying to make up for lost time. However what will happen when both Drew and Maggie are given an opportunity that will revitalize both their careers, even though it will separate them - will they take it as Drew was just a Mr. Right Now or will Maggie discover that she wants to be Drew to her Mr. Forever and not a Mr. Right Now? Find out in this fun romantic comedy by Lila Monroe which contains cock cakes, laughs, romance and 90's pop references.
July 30, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of the book.
Mr Right-Now was SO MUCH FUN!! I read it in one sitting and laughed my @$$ off , when I wasn't fanning myself because it was so darn HOT! I love it when authors are able to straddle the line between humor and sexiness well - and Lila Monroe is a master. There was snark, humor, emotion, and such realness. It gave me such a sense of nostalgia and maybe a tad bit of jealousy - I mean, can you imagine that say, Justin Timberlake was your best friend's big brother AND next door neighbor. Of course you have a massive crush (that pre-dates his boyband hey day) on him because he's hot and sweet and saves you from the worst night of your high school life. Fast forward ten years, after being forced to move back in with mom and dad (after seeing your hard earned dream die right in front of you), you literally fall face first into a massive phallic shaped cake (that you created) RIGHT IN FRONT OF JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE! And instead of dying of a case of laughter over your predicament, he helps you, remembers you, and ASKS YOU OUT. Over and over and over again. And bails you out of numerous jams. And makes your panties combust. That's Mr Right-Now in a nutshell, but it's so much more. I just loved every single minute of it. 5 out of 5 wine glasses. Go read it now. Thank me later (and feel free to replace JT with the boyband hottie of your choice).
Mr Right-Now was SO MUCH FUN!! I read it in one sitting and laughed my @$$ off , when I wasn't fanning myself because it was so darn HOT! I love it when authors are able to straddle the line between humor and sexiness well - and Lila Monroe is a master. There was snark, humor, emotion, and such realness. It gave me such a sense of nostalgia and maybe a tad bit of jealousy - I mean, can you imagine that say, Justin Timberlake was your best friend's big brother AND next door neighbor. Of course you have a massive crush (that pre-dates his boyband hey day) on him because he's hot and sweet and saves you from the worst night of your high school life. Fast forward ten years, after being forced to move back in with mom and dad (after seeing your hard earned dream die right in front of you), you literally fall face first into a massive phallic shaped cake (that you created) RIGHT IN FRONT OF JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE! And instead of dying of a case of laughter over your predicament, he helps you, remembers you, and ASKS YOU OUT. Over and over and over again. And bails you out of numerous jams. And makes your panties combust. That's Mr Right-Now in a nutshell, but it's so much more. I just loved every single minute of it. 5 out of 5 wine glasses. Go read it now. Thank me later (and feel free to replace JT with the boyband hottie of your choice).
August 1, 2017
Of course Lila Monroe has won me over with yet another amazing story. I have a severe love for her work already, and this one made me love her more. I constantly caught myself smiling while reading about Maggie and Drew, these two were so much fun!
Per usual, Lila delivers a fiery female lead and a stubborn alpha male. I adored Maggie so much! From the get go she was funny, quick witted and sassy. I loved that she had those insecurities all girls feel but she puts on one hell of a brave face and gets s*** done. Her banter with Drew from the start is one of the more enjoyable aspects of the book. Drew was dripping sex in all his glory, the way he talked to Maggie, his extreme flirting to reel her in, how he talked to her in the bedroom (or while trying to get her there)..mercy. I fell in love with their chemistry immediately.
The addition of the supporting characters was perfect, I really loved McKenna and Lulu, who doesn't want awesome sisters like that? I'm so glad I got to read this oh so sweet romantic comedy from Lila Monroe, Mr Right-Now is a winner.
Per usual, Lila delivers a fiery female lead and a stubborn alpha male. I adored Maggie so much! From the get go she was funny, quick witted and sassy. I loved that she had those insecurities all girls feel but she puts on one hell of a brave face and gets s*** done. Her banter with Drew from the start is one of the more enjoyable aspects of the book. Drew was dripping sex in all his glory, the way he talked to Maggie, his extreme flirting to reel her in, how he talked to her in the bedroom (or while trying to get her there)..mercy. I fell in love with their chemistry immediately.
The addition of the supporting characters was perfect, I really loved McKenna and Lulu, who doesn't want awesome sisters like that? I'm so glad I got to read this oh so sweet romantic comedy from Lila Monroe, Mr Right-Now is a winner.
September 1, 2017
Could have swore I had read more from Lila than I have apparently ... I read Get Lucky ... Love her style of writing ... I have never laughed so much ... well I have but I love laughing and this book so many parts are just too hilarious!! The Cake 1st part of the book ... I can imagine the embarrassing time that would be in real life??! Oh my goodness!! LOL! If only the earth could open up and shallow ya. too too fun!! I so wish I could try some of Maggies's baked goodies ... I bet they are delicious!! Drew is too great. White Knight 2 the recuse many times over!! I love all the singing and funny greatness in this book!! Becky needs to learn a lesson or 2 in being kind. When you are rude it comes back 10 fold ... isn't that the saying?? So hateful to Maggie ... I wish only the best I for Maggie ... I can sympathize for kids that have to move back in with their parents ... I can imagine it being so frustrating and a letdown or step back in their job outlook. LOVED THIS BOOK!! Must read! ( ;
July 30, 2017
I am so in love with this book.
It's so easy to fall in love with this story. Seriously, I started laughing from the very first sentence and didn't stop until the very end. And even then, I was left with a huge smile on my face. Because that's how good the book was. That's how amazing it is.
I keep thinking about it and I get all giddy and stuff and swoon hard. I mean, I'm writing this review and just thinking about the story makes me laugh out of nowhere.
Maggie and Drew are the best! Their interactions are SO funny. And so special. Because their connection is unique and really powerful. They are the perfect match for each other and they don't even know it. It's awesome reading about the road that lead to that big discovery. Everything that went down between them until they reached that point of no return in what they felt for the other one.
I really really love them. And their story. Magical, hilarious, sweet and oh so sexy.
It's so easy to fall in love with this story. Seriously, I started laughing from the very first sentence and didn't stop until the very end. And even then, I was left with a huge smile on my face. Because that's how good the book was. That's how amazing it is.
I keep thinking about it and I get all giddy and stuff and swoon hard. I mean, I'm writing this review and just thinking about the story makes me laugh out of nowhere.
Maggie and Drew are the best! Their interactions are SO funny. And so special. Because their connection is unique and really powerful. They are the perfect match for each other and they don't even know it. It's awesome reading about the road that lead to that big discovery. Everything that went down between them until they reached that point of no return in what they felt for the other one.
I really really love them. And their story. Magical, hilarious, sweet and oh so sexy.
July 30, 2017
3.5 Stars
I have read a few of Lila's books now and this one was my favourite. There were so many funny moments in this story that you couldn't help but laugh out loud alongside the characters.
This book was definitely unique, it's not everyday the blurb of a story had the word c0ck-sicles in it!! That was one of the things that instantly drew my eye to this book.
Maggie is down on her luck and has had to move back home for a while, once there she bumps into her childhood crush cue the mortifying encounters where you think that things can't possibly get worse and yet karma comes back to smack you upside the head again!
Drew was not what I expected and to be honest neither was this story. I don't want to really dive into the reasons for this as I feel like I would be spoiling things for people but it was definitely a curveball I didn't envision before starting it.
Overall this was a good, funny, steamy read that will keep you hanging on until the bitter end. You get to read about this couple as they navigate through an abundance of problems and come out the other side!
I have read a few of Lila's books now and this one was my favourite. There were so many funny moments in this story that you couldn't help but laugh out loud alongside the characters.
This book was definitely unique, it's not everyday the blurb of a story had the word c0ck-sicles in it!! That was one of the things that instantly drew my eye to this book.
Maggie is down on her luck and has had to move back home for a while, once there she bumps into her childhood crush cue the mortifying encounters where you think that things can't possibly get worse and yet karma comes back to smack you upside the head again!
Drew was not what I expected and to be honest neither was this story. I don't want to really dive into the reasons for this as I feel like I would be spoiling things for people but it was definitely a curveball I didn't envision before starting it.
Overall this was a good, funny, steamy read that will keep you hanging on until the bitter end. You get to read about this couple as they navigate through an abundance of problems and come out the other side!
August 14, 2017
The thing about hitting rock bottom... there's no where to go but up!
Returning home a failure to attend your high school reunion is NOT exactly what Maggie had planned... neither was falling for her high school dream guy ten years later! But things happened and a whirlwind of hilarious events take place making "Mr. Right Now" pee-in-your-pants amusing! An entertaining Romantic Comedy about keeping the faith when everything seems to fall apart. Something smoking hawt is cooking in this kitchen... something you don't want to miss out on! 5 Delicious Stars for "Mr. Right Now...who knows? He may become Mr. Forever & Ever!
Returning home a failure to attend your high school reunion is NOT exactly what Maggie had planned... neither was falling for her high school dream guy ten years later! But things happened and a whirlwind of hilarious events take place making "Mr. Right Now" pee-in-your-pants amusing! An entertaining Romantic Comedy about keeping the faith when everything seems to fall apart. Something smoking hawt is cooking in this kitchen... something you don't want to miss out on! 5 Delicious Stars for "Mr. Right Now...who knows? He may become Mr. Forever & Ever!
August 6, 2017
Mr Right-Now is a fun light hearted rom-com read. Maggie is back in her home town after a failed business and feeling like her life is going backwards. Back in her old house, back in her old bedroom teenage posters and all!! at least her favourite boy band is giving her something to look at. Special as one of them, Drew was the boy next door and her best friends older brother, that she had a huge crush on!!
When Maggie and Drew's path's cross again in a spectacular way, sparks fly giving us a fun, flirty, sexy read.
When Maggie and Drew's path's cross again in a spectacular way, sparks fly giving us a fun, flirty, sexy read.
July 30, 2017
Maggie's boy band crush Drew Delaney has always been that just a crush, he's her BFF brother and new that was just a out of reach fantasy, plus she had dreams of her own of owning her own bakery but when her fantasy becomes her reality but can she trust him ?
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