This is the second book in the series and I felt like I had been away too long. This group of friends just makes you want to hang out, have some drinks and have some fun. The story starts out as a mistake. Alex thinks she has been talking on line to one hot brother and finds out, embarrassing herself in the process, that she has been talking to the other brother.

In the end, that's a good thing. In the beginning, though, Alex thinks she has been played by Joe and isn't even willing to give him a chance. Funny thing about love, we can't help who our heart is drawn to. Joe, steadfast and true, just continues to be Alex's friend. Love when good friendship is the basis for a relationship.

Nice humor in this one. Some touching moments that make you swoon. A bit of tension and some angst just for fun. And of course Eric, Joe's douche of a brother is still an a$$. Hopefully he can pull himself together.

Quirky town with a great group of friends. Wonderful to see the Stage Dive guys again as well.

Looking forward to more!

In Dirty, we meet a whole new set of characters living in a small town Idaho, a spin-off from the Stage Dive series. A group of friends who have grown up together, some siblings and a bunch of outsiders come to tame them, or so it seems. Dive Bar seems to be the central place all of them work or hang out.

The story opens up with confusion as Alex decides to act upon a romance she has been building with Eric. Hoping to surprise him on his birthday, she flies in after getting all dolled up beyond what she is comfortable only to find Eric is the guy she has been chatting with, but instead is actually Joe, his older brother. Joe isn't exactly a cover model, but more a lumberjack kind of guy who has misled her. Ego taking a hit, Alex storms out into the rain only to get sick with a fever.

Joe feeling awful, follows her to her room and ends up nursing her back to health, but also making it clear he isn't looking for love, nor is she his type. But....let's be friends. Yeah, while Alex doesn't think he is also her type, she doesn't know if she can be friends with a guy who betrayed her in such a way. Unfortunately she is stuck in town, ill and relying on the help of strangers.

Dive Bar is owned by Eric, Joe's brother, and Nell, the sister of the hero in Dirty, Vaughan. Nell is pregnant with Eric's baby (a very bad one-night stand) and divorced from her high school sweetheart. Lydia, part owner as well now, is still so in love with Vaughan and making a go of their relationship. Rosie the waitress, the grumpy cook, the music store owner, tattoo artist and more all round out characters that make you fall in love with this ragtag band of characters.

Alex and Joe have a tough road to go in this story. There is no insta-love or over-riding lust, but honest people. They need each other in ways they have to learn to accept, but really it's tough when your world is all topsy-turvy. The story felt rushed in the end, which I didn't particularly like. Told completely from Alex's point of view, I would have really liked to see inside of Joe's mind.

This is probably just me, but I confused their names a lot as I read. Alex and Joe can go either way for gender names, but I kept switching them up at times.

Joe is a guy I could like but not fall in love with as he can be gruff. He has a good heart though and is really good with his hands *eyebrow wiggle*. Alex reminds me a lot of myself. Kind of a hermit, good at seeing things as she wants and making it happen. These two make a pretty good couple.

4.75

I have really enjoyed all the books I've read by this author and I really enjoyed Twist but it was a little different from other books she's written. There was a good amount of angst and it was more emotional than I was expecting. This is the first Kylie Scott book that has made me cry and I wasn't expecting that. There was witty banter, great chemistry between the characters and a good amount of humor and steam. I loved Alex, she was a great heroine. Joe was perfect, up until he wasn't but I still really liked him. I love this authors writing and I can't wait for the next book in this series!

Can deception ever be forgiven? This is what Alexandra/Alex had to deal with after making a surprise visit to her internet man she had been in contact with for months. Alex finds out that Eric is actually his big brother, Joe. Even though Eric was the prettier of the two Joe was the man who listened to all of Alex’s problems and dreams. They had formed a very real connection…real enough for Alex to get on a plane and make a surprise visit to Eric’s birthday party at Dive Bar.

Twist was full of emotion, humor, romance and overall chemistry between Alex and Joe. I loved the way the author was able to write the build of Joe and Alex’s relationship with a good dose of humor. I am looking forward to her next release, Chance, and see what she has in store for us again. I have found myself another author to follow.

I received this as an ARC from NetGalley for a freely given and honest review.

4.25-4.5 STARS

“Twist” is the second book in author Kylie Scott’s Dive Bar series and centers around the bearded and burly Joe Collins (the bar’s hottie bartender) and Alex Parks, Joe’s online love connection. The catch? Joe has been communicating with Alex using his brother Eric’s dating profile. So when Alex makes a surprise visit to meet the love of her life, Eric, imagine her surprise when he hasn’t a clue as to who she is. Instead, Alex is shocked to discover that she has been duped by a hairy beast of a man who is SO not her usual type!

Initially, Eric asked Joe to set up his on line dating account. But when Eric loses interest, Joe finds himself enraptured by Alex’s messages, and instead of shutting down Eric’s account as he had intended, he pretends to be Eric just so he can continue an online relationship with Alex. Now that Alex knows the truth, Joe struggles to get Alex to understand that despite his deception, he’s still the man she’s come to know. A series of unfortunate events subsequently unfurls, first bringing Alex and Joe together and then ripping them apart. But Alex vows to stand by Joe no matter what—even when his “ex” returns with an agenda to win Joe back.

With a unique and intriguing storyline, “Twist” is all too real in this day and age of on line dating. Too easily, people can represent themselves as someone other than who they truly are. In Joe’s case, however, he never set out to intentionally deceive Alex. He was simply drawn to the woman that his good-looking, charismatic brother had already established communication with. Despite her anger towards Joe’s deception, Alex is quick to learn that beauty really is only skin deep—especially when it comes to Joe and Eric. While Alex was initially drawn to Eric’s physical appearance, it becomes blatantly clear that little substance lies beneath. And while Joe’s appearance is drastically different from that of Eric’s, Alex soon discovers that the man beneath the beard is a man worth loving.

I absolutely love Kylie Scott’s Dive Bar series and have come to know and love this quirky set of characters. I delighted in revisiting this group of friends and enjoyed getting another glimpse into their crazy, dysfunctional lives. As always, Kylie Scott writes strong characters that we can easily connect with and never fails to give us a love story that’s both sizzling hot and emotionally memorable. I simply can’t wait for the next installment to this series.

Received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

Kylie Scott officially owns me. Joe and Alex were totally perfect for one another, even if Alex fought it. Don't get me wrong...she was right to be angry. I would have been super pissed, but my goodness, Joe just seems like the most loveable guy. And the way she's describing him and trying to pretend that he isn't good looking? I found that super amusing because that lumberjack description was very enticing.

This story had everything, but my favorite part was seeing Joe's heart. He gives so much to everyone and the fact that asking for anything for himself makes him uncomfortable just makes him that much more perfect. The scenes between him and Alex as they were sort of finding their way towards one another, but coming up against one another's defenses made me root for them and crave more books just about the two of them.

I also really appreciated the Nell/Pat/Eric storyline. After Dirty, I was struggling with the three of them, but Scott brought the situation some closure in a perfect, if completely heartbreaking way.

How do I get Chaser? Can I read it now? How do I get more by Kylie Scott????

Thank you, Kylie Scott! Thank you for writing and being good at it! I picked this up because 1) I knew I'd love it and have been waiting to read it since meeting Joe in the first book and 2) I read a few less than stellar books recently and I was thinking I was going into a reading slump. READING SLUMP IS NO MORE!

I wouldn't necessarily say this was angsty, but I would say it was rather emotional and kind of heavy. Alex shows up at Dive Bar to meet Eric in person after having emailed and messaged with him for the last few months. Only Eric has no clue who she is because it's actually been his older brother Joe who's been talking to her. Naturally, Alex is horrified and leaves in the rain to find a hotel. When she gets the flu, Joe takes care of her and they iron out the deception and start over being friends.

Both Joe and Alex have some baggage and have trouble getting out of the mold they have some how managed to get into...Joe always doing what others expect and never what he wants and Alex hiding away from the world. They agree to push each others boundaries and to see where things go. I don't want to say too much for fear of spoiling it, but just know my heart broke near the end - for more than one reason. And when Alex left, I was hurt for everyone involved. But the ending, ahhhh it was lovely and fixed ALL the heart ache!

I'm dying to see who can tame spoiled man-child Eric. That has to be one hell of a woman!

*thanks to the publisher and InkSlinger PR for sharing a copy of this with me!*

Review:




A case of online dating gone bad....well not really that bad.




Joe uses Eric's online dating profile to try to let down Alex gently and then is drawn in once they start corresponding. When "Eric" goes silent Alex takes matters into her own hands and goes to see him. What ensues is cringe worthy to read as Alex confronts Eric and finds that she has been catfished. Once Alex gets sick and Joe feels bad and takes care of her, they grow closer and closer, though neither want to admit to the feelings. When a harrowing accident occurs it shakes up not only Alex and Joe, but all in this story....and NO I am not giving anything else away.




I love the Authors use of humor even in uncomfortable situations like when Joe and Alex meet. I loved that this story was a lot more emotional and complex with its characters and what was happening with them. The part with the accident really had me grabbing for the tissues Joe and Alex are both super likable characters. That being said, I did want to slap some sense into Alex and Joe. Now they sure do heat up the sheets when they are intimate and those scenes are very well written. Without giving away a lot the ending is very satisfying not just for Alex and Joe, but others as well.




4Stars




*I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book provided by the publisher.*

I really enjoy all of the books I'm given for reviewing; I got to know some amazing authors and their impressive work, but I have to admit it's always a thrill when I get a chance to read and review a book from one of my favorite authors.
I've fallen in love with Kylie's writing and characters when I first stumbled upon Lick and the Stage Dive series and now I get to do the same with these amazing bunch in the Dive Bar Series.

This time we get to read about Joe and Alex, they weren't each other's type or that is what they thought, but life had some surprises in store for them.

Their first encounter couldn't have gone worse and it seems there's no way they could ever see eye to eye again, Alex can't stand liars and in her eyes, this stranger is just that.

Joe has a great challenge in front of him, he needs to convince this intriguing woman, that he is not a liar and that everything was just a small mistake, so she can trust him again.

Their story is entertaining and has some uncomfortable moments for sure; how weird could it be to get to know someone and at the same time realize that you know them more than you though you did.

What will she do when she realizes that almost everything was true and she has known Joe for a long time?

Sparks fly and they need to get over their pride and fears before its too late. True love doesn't take into account your supposed tastes or whether you live close or far away; it just hits you and the only thing you can do is try to survive the fall.

Joe is my type of alpha, he is strong and sweet just in the right amounts, get ready to fall in love!

Alex Parks is a bit of an introvert—she’s cautious to a fault because she’s been let down by those in her life in the past, but she’s thrown caution to the wind with her communications with Joe. She’s opened herself up like she’s never done before through her words in their email exchanges, and have grown as close as they can without meeting in person. Something Alex decides on a whim to rectify.

Joe Collins has been cleaning up his brother, Eric’s messes for years. Joe’s the stable, reliable brother. Until he “meets” Alex on-line, and can’t help but be drawn to her through her honesty and openness in their months long email exchanges. But what happens when they finally meet in person? What happens when the truth about ALL their secrets is revealed?

Swoon. Just give me minute to recover. I loved just about everything in Twist. Damn it, Kylie Scott! Your ridiculous talent to draw a reader into the world you paint with your words. I sat in my comfy reading chair and didn’t move from it until I read Twist through to the very last page. I was immediately immersed into the story of Alex and Joe from their hilariously ridiculous meet-cute and I didn’t want to leave. Their romance was established through their emails, but the in-person trust needed to be built through personal experience. And, whoa, there were some heated and hot and steamy in-person experiences. *fans self* I loved how they bantered, argued, fought, apologized… everything. Just everything.

And I loved catching up with Vaughan and Lydia, Nell, Eric (who I wanted to smack up-side the head numerous times), and Pat. I loved how their stories were intertwined with Alex and Joe’s—that they were family through and through. God, I can’t wait until Eric’s story in Chaser!

Twist
Kylie Scott
4 Stars

Here’s to a second round at the Dive Bar with some pretty loony characters, another adorable couple and a fun-filled spin on Kylie Scott’s friends-turned-lovers romance, Twist.

A blossoming online relationship with the dreamy and outrageously gorgeous Eric Collins caused Alex Parks to impulsively step outside her comfort zone and travel cross-country to finally meet the swoon-worthy man behind the keyboard. As she entered the Dive Bar unannounced and smack in the middle of his birthday celebration, the huge surprise was on Alex when discovering the man she strongly connected with through emails was not pretty boy Eric, but his brawny and bearded brother Joe. Poor Alex. Already dealing with trust issues, she was far from thrilled about being played and embarrassingly caught off guard. Did not blame her one bit for ticked off BIG time over the deception. However all that was Joe ~ his magnetism, his patience and immeasurable tenderness, made him irresistible. From their awkwardly comical beginnings, to their hysterical banter and scorching sexual chemistry, Twist was a passionate and enjoyable love story.

Alex is everything I adore when it comes to this author’s heroines. Intelligent and sassy, she’s a witty chick who’s quirky yet a bit vulnerable. Her inner monologues, which were very entertaining, had me laughing out loud.

She had a headstrong stubborn side, giving poor Joe a tough time when it came to understanding the reasons behind his duplicity, which added some push and pull drama within the story line. I savored the build up of sexual tension between this couple, as it made their journey to love even more exciting and the chemistry between them explosively hot. Alex was the perfect woman for Joe. She was a positive force, persistent in encouraging him to pursue his dreams and helped boost his self-confidence.

Sweet Joe. The gentle lumber sexual, who was patient, kind, and downright sexy. A rugged sex-god who cuddles – what more can a heroine wish for?

I adored the way he tended to Alex and his determination to prove that despite his deliberate misrepresentation, his online exchanges were his truths. He worked hard to regain her trust and eventually, to earn Alex’s heart. Aside from using his brother’s identity, Joe was a sincere and compassionate guy who went above and beyond for his friends and family. I loved that about him the most.

Joe had me in the palm of his hand, adoring everything about his character, up until nearly the end. Somewhere along the way, Joe lost just a tiny piece of my heart with some of his actions and choices he made. In his defense, there were some intense, tear-jerking events that totally threw me for a loop and utterly devastated me. The tragedy absolutely messed with Joe’s mindset and I fully understood his pain. But, his missteps affected the dynamics of their relationship as well as my feelings towards his character. Regardless, in the end I walked away from this read liking Joe for all his big hearted, caring ways.

Twist was another well-written, steamy romance from Scott that I truly enjoyed and hope you do as well. A good choice for when you are in the mood for a humorous contemporary romance with just the right amount of relationship angst and emotional drama. Joe and Alex’s romance captivated me, as well as the story lines involving the secondary characters. Looking forward to revisiting Coeur D'alene, Idaho in Eric’s story – Chaser.

The Dive Bar may be dirty but there's a twist when the man behind the bar is actually not who he seems.

Alex hasn't made many inroads when it comes to letting people in to her life. But a dating site dare leads her to who she thinks is Eric Collins. A sweet, funny, and charmingly sexy guy who's gained her friendship over months of messaging.

But Eric is actually JOE, his older brother. After the dating site fluke of pretending to be Eric, Joe finds himself in a tough spot. How does he tell her without losing the connection they have? Well fate decided that it isn't up to him...Alex just walked in and BOOM; draaamaaa.

Despite the dramatic way these two are introduced, Scott has some of the most down to earth characters in this series. Joe and Alex had a budding friendship through the internet but getting to see them relearn one another and combine internet with reality was so beautiful.

I loved that they were both so honest and wanted to go for it but wanted to respect each other and themselves. DIRTY was a wild ride full of fun and letting loose and learning who you are. TWIST focuses on finding that person who fits you, compliments you, and makes you finally let down your walls to see the happiness you deserve.

Can't wait for CHASER, Eric's story......oh boy.....

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*thank you to the publisher for providing an arc***


Welcome back to the Dive Bar and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Kylie Scott brings back Pat, Nell, Vaughn, Eric, Joe and the newbie Alex! Kylie Scott's books feel like you are visiting with old friends and that you haven't missed a beat.

Alex does not take chances and certainly does not go outside of her comfort zone. But after months of emailing with Eric Collins she knows she needs to meet him in person and see where it takes them. The only problem is Eric doesn't know who she is because she has been talking to his brother, Joe, this entire time.

Feeling betrayed and humiliated Alex tries to leave but Joe doesn't want to let her go without an explanation. Even though she doesn't think he deserves the chance, she agrees to go to breakfast the next morning, the only problem is she has become sick from walking in the rain to the nearest hotel the night before.

Joe sees this as he chance to make up for why he never told Alex the truth. While they spend time together they begin to form a relationship and Alex is beginning to see who Joe is and that maybe they can be friends...with benefits.

Joe begins to slowly break through Alex's walls and just when she is beginning to trust him, they are thrown a curve ball.

Will Alex finally let Joe in and trust him? Will Joe see that he is good enough and the Alex and him have a future together? Or will they both let fears and doubts come between them?

Join the gang for another wild ride and of course as always you might hear from some old friends!!!!!

Joe and Alex's story was filled with everything I love: heart, humor, heat, and emotion. I couldn't put it down! Such a fantastic read! I love the world Kylie Scott has created with these wonderful characters in this beautiful town in this awesome bar. I just want to go have a drink and hang out with everyone. Loved this!!!

Right from the first chapter I was totally invested. I was so drawn into these characters and the storyline. I loved Alex and Joe so much. They had such an unusual courtship and friendship. There were so many fun moments with them connecting, a lot of sexy times, and a lot of heartfelt moments too. I loved their playfulness and flirting, watching them really come out of their shell, and be there for each other. I loved Joe being there for Alex right from the beginning, and how their friendship and relationship grew. There were all these sweet knowing looks that made my belly-flip. I thought they both had great backstories and awesome personal development throughout. They just complimented each other so well.

I loved getting to see all the gang from the Dive Bar again and catching up with everyone. I was thrilled to get an update on Nell and where she was at and the side story that was happening there. It was beautiful and sweet and heart wrenching and wonderful all rolled into one. I love all their friends and this family they've formed and the connections they have.

I loved the depth of all the characters and the descriptive writing and details. I adored the fact that the characters seemed so real, flawed and vulnerable, making them so very relatable. There are ups and downs and drama but I was hooked! I love how the chapters were set up, so I got to know a bit more and their building relationship to their present day situation.

This story was so many things to me and by the end my emotions where all over the place. It was filled with happy and sad and funny and sexy. It had it all. I just want to say all the good things! I love how Kylie Scott tells a story. I was just so pulled into everything. It was perfect to me.

After the success of the first book with me, I was eager to get my hands on this one to read! It didn't disappoint! I found it to be a funny and engaging read!

There was a bit of deception that started off the book, which I really didn't care for, but I loved how Joe wound up rallying Alex back into love with him after that deception. I loved seeing how things progressed between them as well as how they each grew individually while exploring their relationship. Tragedy strikes in this book as well, and I was happy to see the outcome of it, especially since it also served as a bit of a wake up call for Eric.

Alex was a bit too neurotic for my tastes overall, but it worked in the story. I didn't like how Joe felt that he didn't measure up to his brother, as if Eric was this paragon to actually look up to! Val was an amazing character, and I really wanted to see more of her in action!

All things considered, this was a great installment in the Dive Bar series, with cameos from the author's previous series, Stage Dive. Would definitely purchase for myself and recommend to others!

The premise of this book had me intrigued. And while it was a good read, it just didn't blow me away like I was hoping it would. I did enjoy the characters and the family-like atmosphere of Dive Bar, maybe I've just become too picky in my reading habits because I just wanted more from this couple and their storyline.

That aside, Twist does have some wonderfully humorous scenes, also some sexy scenes. Kylie Scott can write the hell out of those. Joe and Alex were a great pairing once they got their issues figured out, I was just left wanting a little bit more. 

Of the two books I've read in this series, the one character that keeps pulling me in is Nell. Here's hoping her story is next because I seriously need to know! For now, I'll give Twist a 3.5 Star rating, but I am highly anticipating, hopefully, Nell's story next. 

~ A Hopeless Romantic's Booklandia, 3.5 Stars

Kylie Scott serves up one delicious romance cocktail with Alex, Joe and the rest of the Dive Bar crew in Twist. Sexy, smart and full of surprises, Twist has Joe meeting his match in the feisty and hilarious Alex, an out-of-towner who finds herself facing deception and desire the moment their worlds collide. I fell hard for the epic banter that colored this novel. Matching wits and shared stubbornness made for plenty of sizzling tension between our hero and heroine and I quickly found myself utterly addicted to their push and pull. Kylie Scott also reacquaints readers with Vaughan and Lydia from Dirty as well as the rest of the Dive Bar family. They brought so much life and laughter to the story, effortlessly reminding me why I enjoyed losing myself in their world to begin with. Alex’s best friend Valerie was a welcome addition to the cast, her spirit and sass making me grin and stealing the show a time or two. Kylie Scott delivers another memorable and vibrant addition to the Dive Bar series with Alex and Joe’s unique and intriguing journey.

From the moment she walked into the bar, Alex had me wholly invested in her. Her willingness to take a chance and follow her heart was inspiring while her intelligence and fight made it impossible not to root for her. I loved her boldness and surety, even though inside she was falling apart. More than that, I adored her strength and how ferociously she fought for her relationship with Joe when push came to shove. Joe, on the other hand, didn’t sway me quite so easily. My initial reaction was a strong urge to punch him in the face for the lies he’d told and the way in which he’d deceived Alex. But in true Kylie Scott fashion, even when I wanted to deck him, Joe proved himself to be thoughtful, kind and unbearably sweet. The care he took with Alex and the pieces of himself he let slip in her presence warmed my heart and in no time at all, I was absolutely smitten.

The thing I love most about Kylie Scott’s writing is her ability to completely enthrall the reader from the very beginning. She sucks me in right from the start and gets me totally hooked in a matter of pages. Twist was certainly no exception and I found myself devouring this story, desperate to know what would happen between Joe and Alex. I adored the messages that separated the chapters, each one providing a glimpse into how this couple’s friendship developed online and giving their current relationship a sense of emotional depth. Twist delivered all the feels, including some devastating emotional blows. Only Kylie Scott can have my heart in my throat one minute and leave me chuckling the next but she does so with a well-practiced ease that ensures I keep coming back for more. This author really did a fantastic job at layering the many facets of this story and ensuring that she delivered one seriously intriguing and absolutely unforgettable journey with Joe and Alex. Twist is another winner from Kylie Scott and you can bet I’ll be waiting impatiently for the next book in the series to arrive!

BIANCA
Book #2 in this series!
And it was just as cute as the first one!
We meet all the others again - Vaughn, Pat, Nell and maybe even a couple of our favorite rockstars...
And we're back in the bar, of course.
Joe is working there, but his passion is carpentry. He wants to turn the empty upstairs rooms into apartments. And Alex is just the person to help him with those plans. But can he convince her to stay???
They're practically best friends - only Alex is still pretty angry.
But not for long, of course ☺

I really enjoyed reading this book!
It's such a fun and adorable romance. I wouldn't mind seeing it on TV one day!

Of course it's not all happy, sexy, fun. We have some very serious moments in the book - both in the present and in the past - that we have to get through to get to our happily ever after...

Great Characters. Some Drama. Lots of fun. Sex. Talking. Great Romance.
I really enjoyed reading it!


JANEANE
Word of advice - do not decide to read the first chapter of Twist at your desk during your lunch break! If you are like me you will have to explain the shimmering eyes and upset face!

Right from the get go Twist gripped me vice like around the heart and didn't let go until I closed the book.

But from horrible beginnings, our lovelies Joe and Alex tell a wonderful story. It is not all sweetness and light, but as they forge a new relationship, all kinds of secrets come to the fore.

I loved that we got more of the Dive Bar crew - I may have LOL'd at Vaughan at times. I am still not rue what I think of Joe's brother Eric, but I do adore this rag tag bunch of friends.

I cannot confirm nor deny that our favourite rock stars may make an appearance too!

I laughed, I cried, I got angry (oh so angry at times!) but I could not put this book down.

No I am inpatiently waiting for the next book, Chaser!

Kylie Scott is one of my favorite authors. I am highly confident I would be a fan of anything she writes! I absolutely adore the Stage Dive Series. It is one of my most recommended series and it holds a very special place high on my favorites shelves! I'm placing the stories from the Dive Bar Series right next to them on that shelf.

Dirty was the first book in the Dive Bar series and I thought it was an enjoyable read. Though it missed the high points of the Stage Dive Series, it is still a solid contemporary romance with great characters and witty dialogue. The Dive Bar series is composed of interconnected standalone stories. So, you can read and enjoy Twist even if you haven't read Dirty. I raced through the first 15% of Twist and then I felt a little drag from 20-40%, but I couldn't turn the pages fast enough from 40% through the end.

Joe has screwed up! When his younger brother quickly lost interest in his online dating account, Joe only meant to delete the account. But, something about Alex and her messages caused him to pause. He quickly found that writing Alex and waiting for her responses was the best part of his day. He didn't mean to lie or mislead, but he's going to have to come clean in a really BIG way!

Alex was initially drawn to the handsome photo on the dating site profile. But she soon found that it was the content and care in these messages that had her truly connecting with the sender. She decides to take a leap of faith and reach out to meet him in person. But, what will happen when she learns there's a whole lot more going on than she initially believed?

Alex is endearing and quirky. What she lacks in self-confidence, she makes up for in heart! Joe is sweet and swoony and his care-taking, problem-solving, dependable nature will win you over in no time. Together they're sweet, stubborn and sexy as hell. And you won't want to miss a minute.

The Dive Bar is a special place. It is filled with interesting, complex and likeable characters. I feel invested in the characters and their individual sagas. I want to belly up to the bar for many more rounds!

PS - There is a cameo from Stage Dive that will thrill any fan of those crazy rockstars!
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What a great follow up novel from Scott in her Dive bar series. Joe is the perfect leading protagonist for me. He's not perfect but has a good heart and has some fight in him for this epic, soul-stirring moments. What a great character development piece for a contemporary romance category which typically keeps novels on the lighter side.