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May Contain Wine by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review

May. 12, 2020

May Contain Wine by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Review


May Contain Wine by Lani Lynn Vale | Book Reviewfive-stars
May Contain Wine by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: KPD SWAT Generation 2.0 #5
Genres: Romantic Suspense

This is for charity. This is for fun. You are a professional. You can do it.
Those are the words that Calloway Alvarez chants to herself as she watches all the large men gather into the small room where she’ll be doing the interviews for her employer—Hero Magazine.
Honestly, she’s convinced herself that she can’t accomplish the task at hand.
That is until she hears his voice, and her head turns to see him standing there.
Louis Spurlock. Greek god. SWAT officer. Keeper of her secrets. Ultimate fantasy. Man who will break her heart.
***
Louis Spurlock has been playing nice.
He’s been biding his time, giving Calloway the space she thinks she needs.
But then he sees her taking photos of his friends in all states of dress, talking to them all as if they’re best friends, and that little thread of control he’d been managing to hold onto unravels.
Let’s change it up, she says. And the moment the words are out of her mouth, he’s stripping to his skivvies, and throwing out a challenge while he’s at it.
Calloway won’t know what hit her when he’s through playing.
But he does know one thing for sure. When it ends, she’ll be his.

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In this series: Just Kidding, Ask My if I Care, Jokes on You, Join the Club, Any Day Now
Other books from this Author Hail Mary , Quit Your Pitchin', Too Bad So Sad, Mess Me Up, Trash Talkin'

I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Calloway and Louis are perfect for one another. They really are! They dated when they were younger but Louis broke up with Calloway before leaving for boot camp. A mistake he knew he had made within minutes of making it. A mistake he has spent years trying to correct. I honestly think they needed the time they spent apart in order to become they couple they would become. I will say that Calloway can hold a grudge, that’s for sure.

This book picks up not long after the previous book but of course as always can be read a lone (what is the fun in that!) A lot happens in this book and the biggest problem I’m having is writing my review without giving any spoilers. Like I want to tell you I didn’t see the crazy person coming. I didn’t expect it to be who it was. The old man in the book is awesome and is Lynn the same Lynn from other books or I am just projecting? Finally, I’m gonna need more information on Beckham (Louis’ sister) and her mystery guy.

Got you interested yet? See, there is so much you are missing by not reading this book. One of the best things about Lani Lynn Vale’s books is that we always get a little look at future couple, Booth and Bourne are in for a wild ride. We also meet characters that we love and want more of like Beckham. This book was no different. It is the perfect addition to this series and of course my current favorite until the next one comes out.

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About Lani Lynn Vale

Lani Lynn Vale is a USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty titles. She is married with three children, two dogs, two cats, a donkey, and a couple (a couple also meaning over twenty) chickens.

When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up in her favorite chair reading.

Lani is married with three children, and lives in the Great State of Texas.

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  1. Dana Rodriguez says

    May 12, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    This sounds like a great book. I love the story line.

    Reply
  2. Kelly Kimmell says

    May 12, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    This story definitely sounds pretty interesting. Thanks for the review.

    Reply
  3. Cali W. says

    May 12, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    Great review and I like the cover. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Tamra Phelps says

    May 12, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    The main characters sound like a complicated pair, lol. That should make it a fun read.

    Reply
  5. Sarah L says

    May 12, 2020 at 10:56 pm

    I love that phrase about a good series: This is my favorite book so far…until the next one comes out.

    Reply
  6. Judy Thomas says

    May 13, 2020 at 4:41 am

    This book sounds like a great read. Love the cover too.

    Reply
  7. athena graeme says

    May 13, 2020 at 10:38 am

    I love the romances that start when they’re young then come around when they’re older. So classic.

    Reply
  8. laurie damrose says

    May 13, 2020 at 10:59 am

    Looks like a great read.

    Reply
  9. Putri Amalia Handayani says

    May 13, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    Interesting premise🥰

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  10. heather says

    May 13, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    Sounds like one that will keep me reading and I love the cover too super pretty eyes.

    Reply
  11. Amber Kolb says

    May 13, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    I need to read this!! Louis sounds sexy as hell! I’d love to see him in action on the SWAT team.

    Reply
  12. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    May 14, 2020 at 12:16 am

    This does sound like a good one. I have to start reading this authors books. Everyone you review I want to read. And I know you highly recommend her, which I find favorable.

    Reply
  13. rochelle haynes says

    May 14, 2020 at 1:46 am

    Sounds like a nice book

    Reply
  14. Judy Thomas says

    May 14, 2020 at 5:43 am

    Great review! It sounds like a book that I would love.

    Reply
  15. rochelle haynes says

    May 16, 2020 at 1:58 am

    Sounds like a good book loving the cover

    Reply
  16. Victoria Alexander says

    May 17, 2020 at 10:44 pm

    Awesome cover, and great review! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  17. Shellie Clark says

    May 18, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    This sounds like a great book, love to read.

    Reply
  18. Jessica says

    May 19, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    Looks like a good read.

    Reply
  19. Barrie says

    May 19, 2020 at 10:32 pm

    This sounds like another good book by Lani Lynn! Love the cover.

    Reply
  20. bn100 says

    June 13, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    How many books will be in this series?

    Reply
  21. Mya Murphy says

    June 16, 2020 at 2:04 am

    Wow..this sounds super great!! Sexy cover, too!!

    Reply
  22. Jenn says

    September 12, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    I love stories about rekindling a romance. I also love this title!

    Reply
  23. Linda says

    October 15, 2021 at 1:10 am

    If the love interest is described as a “Greek god” then I have to read it!

    Reply
  24. Eva Millien says

    March 11, 2022 at 8:07 pm

    May Contain Wine sounds like another exciting read for me to add to my TBR! Thanks for sharing your review and have a terrific TGIF!

    Reply
  25. Bea LaRocca says

    May 13, 2022 at 10:30 pm

    Thank you for sharing your awesome review of May Contain Wine, this sounds like a must read for me

    Reply

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