DP Construction: The Complete Series ARC Review

This review might be a little different this time, but hang with me. This time I am reviewing DP Construction: The Complete Series. One of these books I have already reviewed, but the rest are new. Admiring His Caulk

We met Piper and Emmett in this first part of the series. Their attraction for each other is practically instantaneous from the first time their eyes meet. Emmett is the strong mountain man who has set some roots in the small-town, especially as a builder. Piper is the girl who comes into town temporarily to catch up with some friends, who winds up finding a new home and starts a new life unexpectedly instead. The friends set up a building project for the group that winds up being a first date for Piper and Emmett after her friends ditch her at Emmett's home workshop studio. As they say, the rest is history.

Piper is not a typical character, however. She has chronic Lyme disease that she tries to keep hidden from Emmett. Lara London brought her to life without her disability being her main focus, but making it a way to give Emmett an out while also making it a way to make him a loveable character and making their bond even better and stronger. Piper has dealt with this for six years, so she knows what she needs and how to handle and control it by this point. Thankfully, this time the flare-up was just a mild case. Emmett learns from her and the hospital doctor that this is a lifelong commitment that Piper does not always have control over and their life may not be normal.

Once again, in Lara London fashion, the title is tongue in cheek. It is brought up in a hilarious moment when the characters first meet. Piper and readers only get to know the truth of the statements made. Thankfully, both Piper and Emmett have a sense of humor that doesn't make the moment awkward.

Screwing His Wood I loved how this was fast-paced but wasn't cheesy. What starts as kissing a stranger turns into a wedding date and quickly a happily ever after. What else could a reader want?

Screwing His Wood introduces Sara and Hayes. Sara kisses a random stranger on the sidewalk after running into her ex boyfriend. She also gets invited to her cousin's wedding, in which said ex will also be attending. Hayes is instantly smitten with Sara and agrees to go to the wedding before Sara can even ask.

As the weekend continues, we learn that both Sara and Hayes are breaking their own rules and doing whatever feels right. It might seem crazy if it were real life, but in this case, it is believable and keeps the reader hooked. Lara London has done it again.

Blowing His Circuit

Both Max and Aubrey fought their own inner feelings for each other without acting on them for over a year. When they finally admit what they have been holding back, more than sparks fly, despite Max being an electrician by trade.

Sometimes saying no when you want to say yes turns into grand gestures that you cannot say no to. And severe storms start up a relationship that you didn't realize you desperately needed with Max and Aubrey. Once it starts, they work towards their version of happy ever after.

Blowing His Circuit is definitely a slower start than the rest have been so far, but so worth it. Once they can admit their truths, it intensifies better than I expected. I didn't want to stop reading.

Flushing His Pipe You can find the review at https://tabtakeson.blogspot.com/2026/05/flushing-his-pipe-by-lara-london-arc.html?m=1 Erecting His Love

This bonus book completes this series perfectly. They all go on a brief vacation, and we get to see all the perspectives. I liked the passage of time and the creation of new families. So when the adults get together, it's the first time in a while that they've been away from their kids.

The same humor that has come to be expected from Lara London is present yet again. It seemed to be in this story more often than the others. Maybe because these characters were more built from their previous books.

As always, there's still a happy ever after with room for another continuation to be created in the future. And if that happens, I can't wait.

Overall, I cannot recommend DP Construction: The Complete Series enough. There's a variety of characters that hook you into their stories. There is plenty of romance and a little humor. Lara London, you definitely know what you are doing!

Kingridge Ranch Box Set 1 by Elsie James review

This book review may look different from the rest because this time, a box set has become available for review, and some of these books I reviewed earlier. If you have been following me for long, you may have already read these reviews and maybe some of the books yourself. If not, you have another chance and can even get them as a set! 

Kingridge Ranch Box Set 1 by Elsie James has just become available. I am a fan of Elsie James and cannot recommend her writings enough! This box set has four of her Kingridge Ranch books. If it is a book I have already reviewed, I will just insert a link to it. 

Book 1: Rope Me: Cowboy’s Single Mom 

http://tabtakeson.blogspot.com/2025/02/rope-me-cowboys-single-mom-by-elsie.html

Book 2: Ride Me: Cowboy’s Fake Relationship 

http://tabtakeson.blogspot.com/2025/03/ride-me-cowboys-fake-relationship-arc.html

Book 3: Redemption in Misty Mountain

http://tabtakeson.blogspot.com/2025/04/redemption-in-misty-mountain-arc-review.html

Book 4: Wrangle Me: Cowboy's Surprise Baby

Wrangle Me: Cowboy's Surprise Baby is exactly what I needed to read. It focuses on the Kingridge brothers, has some intense moments, but, as always, has a happy ending. 

With more of a focus on Maisie Reagan and Callum Kingridge than the rest of the family, we get to see their relationship develop. Maisie has a sweet, kind, and innocent nature about her, which makes her unique. She's defining who she is by how she was raised. Callum catches her attention with his dark hair, brooding eyes, and deep-set dimples. A ten-year age gap doesn't seem to matter. Callum does stick his foot in his mouth a few times, but makes it up to Maisie over and over again.

Their love story is definitely one to remember. Who wouldn't want libraries as gifts? This is definitely a quick read, happy ever after that I can't recommend enough. 

Overall, all these stories in Kingridge Ranch Box Set 1 by Elsie James are guaranteed to get anyone out of a reading funk. Her guaranteed happy ending gets to be a bonus. Go check them out for yourself today!

Bourbon Wishes by Nichole Rose ARC Review

Bourbon Wishes by Nichole Rose was a much better book than I expected. It is not necessarily my typical read, as I am not into most boss-employee tropes. This book, however, might be the exception or the one that got me more interested. 

Bourbon Wishes focuses on Bastian Grayson, head of the family vineyard, and Constance Maverick, the social media manager that everyone at the vineyard loves. They have a sunshine grumpy dynamic that has its funny moments as well. It's not that they bump heads; it's more like keeping each other on their toes with the almost unexpected.

And when they finally get together, whew, be prepared for some of the best scenes and banter. Bastian Grayson may just become either your secret favorite character or your idea of the best book boyfriend that you didn't expect. And the steps he takes to ensure Constance is his forever make it all worthwhile. 

Overall, this book is longer than most of my more recent reads, but definitely worth reading. The intensity levels were right on point and kept the book fast-paced. I cannot recommend this book enough to romance readers. I cannot wait to check out more Nichole Rose options. 

Thank you to Instalove Influencers and the author for this review opportunity.