My heart melted so many times in this book. Maya and Alex are opposites but they find their chemistry unbeatable. Maya, ex-cop after an injury is now a martial arts instructor/ geek and Alex is a physician involved in research. Alex has just found out that he has a nine year old daughter and only wants the best for her. They are soon working together to make the best for Charli, Alex's daughter.

Loved, loved Alex, such an awesome dad to Charli, involved in research to make his life and Charli's better with hemophilia and sexy as ever. Maya, total geek, daring and living in the moment. Loved this line, "having tingles where I haven't tingled in a long time, this is how I felt reading this book. I'm sorry Zach, you will need to move over for Alex, as my new book boyfriend.

Love Alex and Maya. Maya is smart, sexy, and tough but when she meets Alex the sparks fly. Alex is just trying to connect with a daughter he just found out about her. Maya can help him better understand what his daughter likes and little by little they fall in love, however, both have to be willing to let the other into their heart.

***ARC Provided by the Publisher via NetGalley***

There are books that just get it right. And, this one is one of them. They tell a romance that you slide into, that feels good as you are reading it, that makes you want to turn the next page, to keep the Kindle open, to not go to sleep just yet. I think anyone who reads a lot knows this feeling, that enjoyment of just escaping into a book, to read something that you don't want to put down.

From the beginning, Maya and Alex have chemistry. And, the build up of this chemistry is done to perfection. It's both a slow burn and a denial of the attraction that they each feel.

I loved that you know there is a secret, and you know what it is right away. Although, Alex isn't telling others, the reader knows. And, it is interesting. I think this is the first book I have read that deals with this particular thing. I am not going to spoil it, although the author places the info in the acknowledgements at the beginning of the book, so I think it is a secret you are supposed to know.

Alex has a secret, he has limitations that he doesn't want to admit to himself. Some of those are the expectations of others. Erin Nicholas balances this so well, the man who actually can manage sex against a wall with the man who maybe needs to play pool and poker instead of a full contact, rough sport. Alex also seems to think that he can manage to have all of the people he loves and cares for lving around him without interacting and impacting one another, and the way this is handled is both emotional and it feels real.

Maya has a mission to get back something she had which she has lost. She has a focus toward it that doesn't change, it doesn't stop. It moves her forward in ways that may not be the healthiest, and it stops her a lot of the time from seeing what is right in front of her.

And, because romance needs a connection between 2 people to really work, Maya and Alex understand one another. They know what it is like to be held back by something, to feel that they are not able to move forward because of something totally out of their control...and to hide behind it to the detriment of the things they are hiding from.

Oddly enough, the first one in this series really didn't work for me and I actually hesitated when I received the invitation to read this one...I am so very glad I accepted the invite and gave this series another chance. Usually, I wouldn't put this into a review, that I wasn't that big of a fan of another book...but in this case, I am mentioning it just in case there is someone else who maybe didn't connect with the first, as it would be a shame to miss this one.

I, obviously, recommend this book.

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This is a really cute story. I had a bit of a hard time getting into it but once I was I couldn’t stop reading. Alex and Maya are adorable. They are so different from each other and yet so good together. I really enjoyed the beginning connection between Alex and his new found daughter. He is trying so hard but as a doctor/scientist he is very methodical. How sweet is it that whenever he learns something new about Charli he puts a note in his phone so he doesn’t make any mistakes later on.

This is not a story that will change the world but it is a great beach read that leaves you feel good about life.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Oh man! I had been waiting for the release date for this book since I finished the first one. I could not believe my luck when it just so happened to be posted on NetGalley. Some of the perks of being a librarian :)

Readers are first introduced to Maya in the first book of the series, Completely Yours (so good!). I was really looking forward to her story. Nicholas totally delivers on a great story and my expectations are met. And then some. Maya is a totally kick-ass heroine. She was a cop who got injured on the job and rather than work a desk job at the police station, she opens up a martial arts studio. I love that she promotes these kids classes where they get to become superheros. If this was real life, I would totally sign my daughter up. Then there is Alex. He is described as totally swoon worthy, hot and I want to date him!
The chemistry between them is hot. They are kind of opposites. Maya is a total risk taker and jumps into any situation full force. Alex is way more laid back and careful. He has to think things through. He is conflicted about getting into a new relationship because his existing professional and personal life keep him quite busy.

I like all the details about their group of friends. It's like we are totally getting to know them as our friends :) The story just draws you in. Great sex, funny dialogue and geekdom was never so cool. I think I like it so much because I feel like I have a lot in common with Maya. I love science fiction, cosplay and nerding out with some good tv shows. You just don't always find that in contemporary romance. I think that is part of what makes this series unique. Pick this book up when it comes out! Read the first book if you have not read it yet. Totally a weekend read. I LOVED it!

Favorite Quotes:

She had never been this wrapped up in how a guy looked. It was as if she couldn’t stop looking at him. And thinking dirty thoughts. Was this what it was like to be shallow? She didn’t mind it as much as she would have thought.

I’m kind of hating that we’re on the phone right now… That’s a throw-you-over-my-shoulder thing to say, Maya.

You’re the epitome of girl power…

… he would never deserve her. But he was going to spend his life trying to.


My Review:

Alex was a man of science, as a medical researcher and doctor. He also had a significant medical condition. He has lived his life carefully and in a purposefully segmented manner. But that doesn’t always work with other people, especially confident, pushy, in-your-face/grab-life-by-the-horns type people, which was how Maya lived. I adored Maya. I love a feisty kick-ass chick, and she was certainly that and a whole lot more. I wasn’t the only one who adored Maya, Alex did too, although he was conflicted about his overwhelming attraction to Maya as he was already struggling with his new role of father to a nine-year-old daughter, and he seemed to think he could only focus on one thing at a time. Silly man!

Erin Nicholas is a recent discovery for me and I adore her sweet and sexy style of storytelling that is a tasty treat, and worthy of breaking any diet. The books of hers that I have read have been thankfully low on melodrama and conflict while featuring sweet and engaging tales with realistic and endearingly flawed characters that cherish and support each other, what a novel concept for a romance! I have enjoyed her easy to follow and amusing stories, as well as her enticing characters, and plan to follow her like a treasure hunter.

I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH! Maya goes all in all the time in everything she does and really doesn't know any other way to live so when she meets Alex Nolan and he needs her help to learn about martial arts and comic books and other assorted things she goes all in. Maya was injured as a police officer and her injury was severe enough to keep her from being in the field. Alex has a bleeding disorder and, surprise!, he has a daughter, Charli, he didn't know about and she has the same disorder and this impacts what she can do but Charli is a typical, active nine year old. Alex tries to keep everything compartmentalized but Maya is pusher and trying to keep everything separated is challenging. I loved everything about this story. Alex is a wonderful father who is learning to adapt to having a daughter and how to be a dad. Maya is Supergirl through and through and leads with her heart.

I highly recommend this one. It could be read as a standalone.

**Received and ARC copy for review from the publisher via NetGalley**

4.5 stars -- I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.

OK, this was a fantastic addition to this series!! And no, you most definitely do NOT have to read the first book to enjoy this one, but it's super adorable as well, so I definitely recommend it.

I can honestly say that I loved both characters, and thought they both had some really unique aspects to their personalities, and were really well developed. Both Maya and Alex were extremely likable, but not without flaws. And because of those two aspects, it was so satisfying to see their growth over the course of the story, even if there were the occasional bits I wish we'd seen more of.

Maya was seriously badass, but also so satisfyingly nerdy. She was just ridiculously one of a kind...I can't even figure out how to describe her. She's completely unlike me, but I could really see liking her. And admiring her. I kind of wish we'd seen a bit more of her development wrt her future goals...because they kind of changed over the story, but we didn't see her working that out, it just kind of happened along the way...one of those things that disappointed me.

And Alex was so cautious and meticulous, and eager! He just kept surprising me along the way. I loved seeing the little steps he was making forward, even if he was moving a little slower than I'd like, and even if occasionally I wanted to smack him. But I kind of liked that he was not quite alpha, but not quite beta. He had his strengths and weaknesses, and he admired the crap out of Maya's strengths.

And the chemistry between Maya and Alex was smoking and very enjoyable. But I could also see the relationship that developed between them that was more than just chemistry and lust.
I loved the nerd aspect, and loved some of the introspective commentaries made about the nerd community and why we love superheroes and all that stuff. It just really felt...I don't know, intelligent? Is that insulting to other books? Or maybe it's insightful. Like not just the nerd aspect, but the story as a whole -- looking at why people help others, what that says about them, overcoming perceived weaknesses, all that good stuff.

I also really loved the secondary characters in this one. I loved Maya's group of friends, and that they are important to her and an integral part of her life. I enjoyed Rachel, and was surprised that I did. She was a bit too good to be true at times, but I actually enjoyed that it wasn't a big dramafest and she really added to Alex's life. And Charli was pretty cool. I loved how important she was to Alex, and how he was just so enthralled with her, but he eventually learned the importance of the dad role.

I did notice that occasionally things would happen that didn't make sense in the timeline that was in my head, but perhaps that will change in the final copy. It's just that sometimes some events would be only days apart when I'd been given the impression it was more like a few weeks.

On a weird side note, I was surprised that none of the girls knew what hemophilia was, since I did...but I did an internet poll, and while the majority of my friends did know, there were a few that didn't so I can accept it.

All in all I'm really loving this series. I sincerely can't wait for Sophie's story if it's anything like the first two.

Maya is take life by the horns and run with it no holds bar. Alex is a cautious type of guy everything planned and calculated, everything for a purpose but he has his reasons and he needs to keep Maya away because it's for the best for both of their sakes Alex will stop at nothing to protect those he cares for and that includes someone he just found. These two seem to walking on egg shells which doesn't fit either but can they set it all aside and find a balance that works?
There is a part in the book that is not for the faint of heat, but you know its coming and it can be skipped over. I was not a fan of this book I feel like at first it was all over the place one minute it was on one subject and then it seemed like opps need to get back to the story line. It seemed to me as the beginning the the end were good but in the middle was questionable. There were some strong language and adult scenes through out the book. I felt like the storyline was super fun to follow and I really enjoyed reading Charli's story her spunk and her personality totally seem to make the story. This book may be right for the right person just wasn't for me.

***3.5 Stars***

Talk about living up to the series title. If you love an opposites attract story this is definitely the one for you. Maya and Alex fall on the opposite ends of the spectrum in some ways and yet have such similar values that it makes it easy to how they can fit so well together despite their differences.

Maya is fearless. She goes after what she wants, sometimes without thinking and finding herself in not so great situations, but more often than not does end up achieving her initial goal. I loved her spontaneity and joy of life, as well as her huge heart.

Alex lives inside the lines. He plays it safe and rarely steps outside of the structured life he’s made for himself, but he is most definitely not a stick in the mud. He’s charming and has a way of setting people at ease around him and he’s easy on the eyes. But what made me love Alex was his need to connect with his daughter. He wanted to understand why she loved the things she does and made every effort to learn about all of it, down to the tiniest detail.

Maya and Alex’s journey to their HEA had a few bumps, but for the most part was a fun, sweet and flirty ride. I loved their flirtations as well as how honest they were with each other about their insane physical attraction to each other and it was fun to see Maya get under Alex’s skin and his struggle to stick to his self imposed rules. And though things do progress quickly, nothing feels rushed. They get to know each other and what makes them tick and end up admiring and respecting each other’s strengths instead of being intimidated by them.

As for the whole Charli (Alex’s daughter) and Rachel (Charli’s mom) situation I really liked how it was handled. It was done without an overabundance of angsty drama and more with common sense and maturity and put in a realistic light. I loved Charli and how comfortable she was in her own skin and loved what she loved.

This book was a fun and quick read. I did feel as if there was something missing from the story, what I still can name so I’m chalking it up to it just being a me thing (hence the 3.5 rating but rounding up to 4), but overall if you love the opposites attract trope and likes things on the sweeter side of the spectrum then you most definitely need to give this one a go!

Maya Goodwin rushes into life headfirst. No matter what she does, she does it with all her heart. It has gotten her in trouble including one where she got trapped inside a burning car. It was that incident that sent her to desk duty. Now she runs a center teaching martial arts through the lens of superheros. It's that center that sends Dr. Alex Nolan to Zoe.
Alex has only just discovered that he fathered a child almost ten years ago during a drunken one-night stand. He might never have found out except that Charli (his daughter) is a hemophiliac and that happens to be Alex's specialty. So he's trying to find a way to connect and wants to do it through her favorite, very geeky, TV show.
This is a lovely story where both characters show some growth and we get to seem them help each other. For the most part, they were adult about the whole thing and while there was a misunderstanding at the end, it didn't seem like a Big Misunderstanding. I didn't love everything about their relationship but Nicholas creates a nice story of two people coming together and I can't wait to hear more about costume designer, Sophie. Possibly with Maya's sparring partner Ben but I would also be okay with him getting his own book. A tough guy sidelined from his favorite activities? I hope that there is more to that story than just as a plot point for an Alex breakthrough.

Four stars
This book comes out March 28

forever mine is book 2 in the opposites attract series from erin nicholas, and our opposites trying to resist their crazy attraction are ex-cop and risk-taker, maya goodwin, and a risk-averse, world-renowned pediatrician, dr. alex nolan.

alex first comes across maya at a demonstration for her self-defense classes. from the moment he sees her, he can't keep his eyes off her. and she notices him too. his presence is enough of a distraction that she loses focus, which is not a good thing to happen in a staged battle. and every time she runs into him it's as if their bodies have some sort of magnetic attraction, because she can't keep her eyes off him. honestly, she can barely keep her hands off him. and since maya is the jump first, ask questions later kind of girl, she's ready to go all-in.

but alex isn't like that. and he has reasons to stay away from maya, even if they are hard to remember in the moment. he only recently learned that he has a nine-year-old daughter, and getting to know her and reconnecting with her mom has been his priority. introducing someone new to his daughter isn't what he is looking for. nevermind that getting to know maya makes getting to know his daughter easier. because the problem is that when he's with maya he forgets all the reasons he shouldn't take risks and it's been a long time since anyone made him want to let go like that.

alex and maya just click. he likes her friends. being a part of her life is easy. but alex needs to figure out a way to let maya into his life. and this is not so easy for him. he's so used to holding himself back, keeping his truth hidden from others. even though he knows he doesn't need to do this with maya, a lifetime of habit is hard to break. until it nearly breaks them. letting go, letting someone in is absolutely terrifying, but oh so worth the risk.

LOVED this story!! Alex is deliciously yummy, I think we all need one like him. Good father, doctor, sexy, protective. Yep, delicious. Finding out he's a father to a nine year old daughter could have thrown him over the edge but he took it in stride, embraced it, and now he'll do whatever he can to give her a good life. It troubles him that she's afflicted with the same bleeding disorder that he has had to deal with his whole life and he wants to be sure she gets the chance to experience life more than he did.

Maya is daring and not afraid of anything. She lives life full out and makes no apologies. When Alex shows up at her martial arts studio looking to learn a little about the things his daughter enjoys she is immediately attracted to him. She doesn't let the fact that he has baggage deter her. But can the daring ex-cop and the play it safe doc really have it all??

This book is wonderfully written and I just adored the characters. I learned quite a bit reading this one as well. Definitely a book I recommend to everyone.

A pen is a mighty tool. It can be used to cut down or inspire. Erin Nicholas knows the power it wields so she does not take for granted it's impact. Forever Mine is evidence of that. Within these pages, she entertains, inspires and informs. Forever Mine is not only a romance between a man and a woman, but the building of a bridge between a father and a daughter. The most powerful message to take away from Charli, Maya, Alex and Rachel is that imperfections do not make the person but the ability to push beyond the barriers set for ourselves as we follow our hearts and give of ourselves is the most precious gift we have. I was not expecting to fall in love, but I went and did it anyway.

This was my first time reading from this author and I thoroughly enjoyed Forever Mine. It was very sweet with just enough funny and sexy to keep me entertained. I loved the play on the superhero theme since it is not something you see often in female characters. Maya was a strong heroine with a great heart and I really liked her. Alex was a genuinely good guy who is going through a lot of changes in life. I loved his interactions with his daughter and thought their relationship was lovely. Overall a good book and I will definitely check out more from this author in the future.

She was tough. She was strong. But she was not unbreakable.

Real talk: I would give this book five stars for Maya alone. She was the BEST kind of heroine. Tough, strong and yet, still vulnerable. She pushed, she was passionate and she had a never-quit attitude that just appealed to me.

And she had Active Imaginations.

As the parent of a seven year old girl, I so want it to be real, because it sounds fantastic—and it made me absolutely adore Maya. She might be fictional, but she's the kind of woman I would love to see my daughter grow into.

Having said that, Maya isn't the only five star worthy person in this book. Alex, too, was completely and utterly likable and lovable. A sexy single father with swoony words and actions, yes, but also a man trying to learn how to parent, how to be in a relationship, trying to hold everything together. Was he perfect? Nope. Does that matter? Not even a little.

He was flawed but he tried, and that made him feel very real. Much like the friendships that Erin Nicholas portrays to perfection here. I loved seeing Keira and Zach, Sophie, Ben and Rob interact with each other, with Maya, with Alex. It's fun and engaging and rewarding to see adults be adults; no pettiness, no mean girliness—just good times and good friends.

I'm really excited to see what comes next in this series. Ms. Nicholas is two-for-naught for me so far with Opposites Attract and I can't help but hope that with Sophie’s book she makes it a hat-trick.

“I think I could lose every nerve ending in my whole body and still feel you touching me.”

~ FIVE Supergirl STARS ~

This was an amazing book! I spent entire time sighing, awww-ing, and laughing. There might have been a discreet tear dropping down my face at the end too. Alex and Maya were so wonderful together and separately, I wish they were my real friends so I could have seen them fall in love in real life. Rachel was great, Charli was a sweetie, and Maya's friends? I need their stories NOW. They better have stories, Ms. Nicholas. Your dedicated fans (like me) will demand them.

This is my first book by the author and while it is book 2 in a series it stands alone and I have not read book 1. This story is about Maya. Maya is a great heroine. I did not see her as a geek at all. She is a former cop, teaches superhero gym classes to kids and is just such a caring and cool character. I beyond loved her. She cares and she loves with her whole heart.

She meets Alex when he helps her help a kid being attacked at the mall while she is demostrating her classes to interested parents. Alex is a Dr with Hemophilia and he has a newly discover daughter Charli who is into superheroes. So he wants to pick Maya's brain so he can communicate better with Charli.

I really liked Charli, and even her mother Rachel. But I did not like what the mother did with Alex and Rachel. At times I felt Alex was cheating on Maya and other times cheating on Rachel. At least 50% of the book Alex never commits to either but he seemed sorta wishy washy between the two and he definitely leads Rachel on alot while having feelings with Maya.

Then he does get commited to Maya, he takes a very long time to let Rachel know. This would have been a fantastic story without all the feeling he had for Rachel but at times I did not like him at because of the way he treats Maya. Then he does something so mean to her and I felt she forgave him way too easy.

That said this was a fantastic story. It was highly original. It was also a very interesting subject learning about Hemophilia. I loved knowing that it can easily be lived with by taking some precautions and I loved the message of the book about what and who are superheroes.