Name: Stirred
ISBN: 9781952496011

Charity Ferrell

I don't want him.I can't do this. That's what my ex said after our son was born, leaving me a single dad. These days, my world consists of two things: Noah and my bar. Until her-the woman I want -but can never have. My ex's sister wasn't supposed to be stirred into the mix.Even though I try to push her away, my son falls in love with her.As much as I want to keep my distance, I can't break his heart. Lines become blurred, and fighting our attraction becomes nearly impossible.Even though we know it's wrong, desire doesn't always fade away. As soon as we cross that line, nothing will be the same and everything will fall apart.And it does.

Stirred

Annie Beth

Cohen is what hot dad dreams are made of, and the way he is so protective of his son is amazing. I love how he and Jamie interact, and especially the relationship that develops between Jamie and Noah. The plot wasn't terribly compelling and I didn't fall in love with their love story, but it was still a nice read.

Shannon O’Connor 

So I’ve had this for awhile but then I saw Charity’s tik tok about this book & it hooked me I had to start reading. I genuinely couldn’t put it down. It’s such a captivating story with lovable characters. Cohen and Jamie’s story is a unique one but honestly really great. I was a little bothered about their back and forth so much, I wanted to scream JUST DATE ALREADY. But I’m also very impatient. I LOVED the world building, seeing so many side characters I know are the focus of next books is so great to me. The attention to detail is perfect and kept me wanting to read more. Except heather, screw her.

I don't want him. I can't do this.That's what my ex said after our son was born, leaving me a single dad.These days, my world consists of two things: Noah and my bar.Until her-the woman I want -but can never have.My ex's sister wasn't supposed to be stirred into the mix.Even though I try to push her away, my son falls in love with her.As much as I want to keep my distance, I can't break his heart.Lines become blurred, and fighting our attraction becomes nearly impossible.Even though we know it's wrong, desire doesn't always fade away.As soon as we cross that line, nothing will be the same and everything will fall apart.And it does.

I'm slowly starting to realize I don't like the enemies to lovers trope, like it's nothing personal just not my thing. Archer and Georgia's story was one I was looking forward to but it fell flat for me. She was such a strong character in Jamie and Cohen's story that I thought we would get to see more of them, or at least Noah and we rarely did. She also struck me as someone who was strong and independent but she clearly settled in this relationship. Her life also seemed to revolve around him, she didn't get any chapters about alone time with friends, family, or even work. The entire side of her story was how she could "save" him or how hurt she was by something he did. 

I gave it three stars because I loved the writing, and the story is compelling but it just wasn't for me. The world building was perfect, just enough to keep me interested in the other characters stories but not too much where it overshadowed this book. 

***Spoilers below**

Archer starts off as an enemy you want Georgia to be with. The chemistry, the banter, it's hot. But after Archer repeatedly telling her he doesn't want her, she still begs him to be with her. I just have to ask why? She had self esteem yet she wouldn't even look at anyone besides archer, claiming to be in love with him when he just showed over and over what a terrible guy he was. He left her over and over and not in any good ways or reasons I believe. Personally their relationship came across as a trauma bond and was a huge let down for me. It read like a toxic relationship romanticized which I didn't like at all.

Jess Ostrander

Cohen Fox is a single dad and bar owner. His ex left him and their son the day he was born, and he's had nothing to do with her or her family since. But then a trip to the hospital brings Jamie- his ex's sister- back into their lives. Now his son is falling in love with her, and Cohen can't keep pushing her away. Jamie and Cohen can't fight their attraction and desire, even though they know they should. 

I really enjoyed this story! Jamie is an independent ER doctor who's really likeable. I found her super relatable and loved seeing her grow and go after what she wanted. I liked Cohen too, especially how devoted he is to Noah. And I enjoyed their relationship. It's full of all the angst and drama you'd expect with tropes like single dad and ex's sister. And Heather (the ex) was REALLY unlikeable so it was really easy to root for Cohen and Jamie. This story does sort of tie in with Charity's Blue Beech series, so there's some characters you'll see pop up and recognize if you've read those. But this is a whole new series so you can start it without reading any others! 

Overall, it was enjoyable and a quick read. I liked the characters and liked the glimpses of other characters that are setting us up for the next books. I'm ready to read more of the series and see how it all plays out!

Shaken is the second book in the Twisted Fox series and follows Georgia, Cohen's little sister; and Archer, his business partner and friend. The first time Georgia and Archer meet is when she blocks him into a parking space. The second is a fender bender. The third time they're drinking away their sorrows in a bar and end up in his bed. Georgia wakes up alone with a rude see yourself out note. She never expects to see Archer again... but then he shows up at a barbeque and is introduced as her brother's new business partner. Georgia ends up working with him at the bar, and the tension and hate is strong enough to be felt by everyone. But they can't deny that under the hate and rude remarks is an attraction, and a draw to each other they can't ignore.

I liked this one better than book two! Georgia is hilarious and I loved her from the start. Archer is our typical emotionally damaged asshole main guy. We do eventually get to learn his back story and see why he is the way that he is, which is nice. I was here for the tension and back and forth with Archer and Georgia. I also loved how supportive and real her friends were, and how they tried to talk sense into her and be there for her. Same with Archer's friends. I also liked that Georgia stood up for herself and finally called Archer on his crap. The one thing I was a little bit annoyed with is that I feel like Archer's underlying issues weren't really addressed. And with Georgia being an MSW (social worker) I feel like it would have been realistic for her to ask him to go to therapy to work on his stuff. But anyway. That's my mental health professional coming out here. 

Overall I really enjoyed it, and I loved the little bits of set up we got for the next book. I love how the books tie together and that we still get glimpses of characters from book one. I'm excited to continue with this series and see more of the gang's stories!

Mila

I don’t want him. I can’t do this. That’s what my ex said after our son was born, leaving me a single dad. These days, my world consists of two things: Noah and my bar. Until her—the woman I want —but can never have. My ex’s sister wasn’t supposed to be stirred into the mix. Even though I try to push her away, my son falls in love with her. As much as I want to keep my distance, I can’t break his heart. Lines become blurred, and fighting our attraction becomes nearly impossible. Even though we know it’s wrong, desire doesn’t always fade away. As soon as we cross that line, nothing will be the same and everything will fall apart. And it does.