Something Right/Something More (Blisswood Brothers 1 & ) by EH Lyon-Review Tour

SOMETHING RIGHT
Blisswood Brothers 1
by EH Lyon
Release Date: January 26, 2022

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It wasn’t in my plan to take care of my teenage sister, but with our parents now gone, I move back to the town I left 12 years ago to do just that. My sister is full of attitude and doesn’t miss the opportunity to remind me that I’ve traded off my corporate office for small-town antics or that Brooke Rivers, of all women, is living next door with an adorable three-year-old kid who may just wrap me around her finger—the kid, I mean… okay, the mom too.

But it’s complicated.

It involves a weekend way back, in a bed Brooke and I never left—the memory of me hurting her, and the moment Brooke got her chance to hurt me too. In her head, she’s built a giant wall between us. In my mind, I’m determined to tear it down. And as luck would have it, I need her cookies for the high school bake sale, and she needs my skills at putting together her daughter’s new playhouse. Soon we are exchanging favors, and even better, our clothes are ending up on the floor in the process.

But she’s adamant that there is too much at stake for us. And when a twist of fate hits us, unexpectedly revealing a secret, I’m beginning to think that she may be right, or just maybe what she and I have may finally be something right…

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REVIEW:SOMETHING RIGHT is the first instalment in EH Lyon’s contemporary, adult THE BLISSWOOD BROTHERS erotic, romance series. This is former high school sweethearts, architect Grayson Blisswood, and single mother/ hospital administrator Brooke Rivers’ story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Grayson and Brooke) SOMETHING RIGHT follows the second chance romance and relationship between former high school sweethearts, architect Grayson Blisswood, and single mother/ hospital administrator Brooke Rivers. Twelve years earlier Grayson Blisswood left the small town of Bluetop Illinois heading for bigger and better things, leaving a heartbroken Brooke Rivers’ behind. With only the occasional visit back home, Grayson would eventually settle down in Chicago, never forgetting about the woman he left back home but weeks after their last visit, Brooke announces she is pregnant with someone else’s baby, sending Grayson into a spiral of loss and love. Fast forward to present day, Grayson returns to Bluetop, Illinois in the wake of his father’s death, to look after his sixteen year old sister Lucy but Grayson never expected to pick up with Brooke, from where they left off, until the heart demands more than a passing interest. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Brooke and Grayson, and the potential fall-out when the truth is revealed throwing our couple into another spiral from where they may not return.

Grayson Blisswood has never stopped loving Brooke Rivers but school, life and a career as an architect sent Grayson to the big city where he started on the ladder of success. Never expecting to come home to look after his younger sister, or work the family owned winery and farm, Grayson struggles with his return to Bluetop Illinois but none more so than Brooke Rivers. Brooke Rivers is a single mother who battles between head and heart for a man who is about to break her heart, again. Brooke has struggled in the years since Grayson left for something more, a struggle that continues with the possibility of breaking her heart, all over again.

The relationship between Grayson and Brooke is a second chance romance; a rekindling romance in which our couple never stopped wanting one another but life, death and children sent them in different directions, coming full circle with the realization that Bluetop Illinois may be where they begin anew. The $ex scenes are intimate passionate and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Grayson’s brothers Knox and Bennett, as well as their sister Lucy; Brooke’s three year old daughter Rosie, and Brooke’s friend and salon owner Kelsey. Bennett and Kelsey’s story line is next in SOMETHING MORE.

SOMETHING RIGHT is a story of second chances; heart break and forgiveness, acceptance and love. The premise is captivating and engaging- the twist was easily deduced; the romance is impassioned and intense; the characters are energetic, colorful and animated.

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SOMETHING MORE
Blisswood Brothers 2
by EH Lyon
Release Date: April 12, 2022

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Bennett Blisswood isn’t searching for more, but fate has other plans…

The one-night stand with Kelsey was my comfort when I needed it and the escape she wanted. The friends-with-benefits arrangement that followed was our fun —barn trysts included. No strings, simple, and easy. That’s us. Except Kelsey just threw multiple sticks with two pink lines at me. Looks like our best-laid plans have hit a plot twist.

Now we’ve been thrown together on a deeper level as we are about to become parents.

With no hesitation, I’m stepping right up for her and our kid—even making a crib with my bare hands. Of course, the town gossip mill is in full swing as they attempt to figure out the relationship status of Kelsey and me, and they’re not the only ones confused. Kelsey is beautiful, stubborn, and makes me want things. Call me traditional, but I make my intentions about our future very clear. She thinks I’m blinded by her growing belly, but her hesitation about us only challenges me to prove her wrong. And if she takes a chance on me, I can’t let her down. That’s the last thing I can do. Because I’m beginning to feel that Kelsey and me… we may just be something more

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REVIEWSOMETHING MORE is the second instalment in EH Lyon’s contemporary adult THE BLISSWOOD BROTHERS erotic romance series. This is salon owner Kelsey Bridge, and Bennett Blisswood’s story line. SOMETHING MORE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from previous storyline is revealed where necessary.

Note: Some of the events of SOMETHING MORE cross over with and run parallel to some of the events of book one SOMETHING RIGHT.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Bennett and Kelsey) SOMETHING MORE is a friends to lovers relationship focusing on salon owner Kelsey Bridge, and Bennett Blisswood. After the death of his father, Bennett Blisswood found solace in Kelsey Bridge, both agreeing to a friends with benefits relationship but nothing more. Weeks later Kelsey surprises Bennett with the announcement that she is pregnant, and Bennett is the father. Wanting everything with Kelsey going forward, Bennett must tread carefully as Kelsey struggles with issues of low self esteem, aggravated by a lack of support from her immediate family.What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Kelsey and Bennett, and the potential fall-out as feelings get hurt over misunderstandings.

The relationship between Kelsey and Bennett is a friends with benefits relationship that turns into something more. Bennett has watched from the sidelines as his brother’s life first imploded when he discovered he missed the first few years of his daughter’s life. Bennett wants to be in his child’s life from the beginning but Kelsey is struggling with their relationship going forward. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and seductive without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include Kelsey’s parents Dr. And Cheryl Bridge, and Grayson’s new carpentry assistant Drew. We are reintroduced to Bennett’s siblings Knox, Grayson and Brooke (Something Right #1), and their sister Lucy. Knox’s story line is next in SOMETHING GOOD.

SOMETHING MORE is a story of family, friendships, relationships and love. The premise is predictable but engaging, captivating and emotional; the romance is provocative; the characters are dynamic and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy