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Ex Marks the Spot
When Hartley Billings is selected to compete on her favorite reality TV show, she only needs to do two things to win a million in first place in the final leg.Not murder her teammate.The last step would be a lot easier if she wasn’t paired up with her ex, the guy who obliterated her heart in college.
Court Mueller isn’t thrilled either. His one shot at earning prize money and escaping his lackluster life in Green Valley rests in the hands of the woman he gave up six years ago, the one he’s stuck with 24/7 for the next three weeks.
With their thorny past now their present, Team Hartbreak only needs to do two things to survive this season of Xtreme clear boundaries.Never, ever cross them… no matter how tempting it is.‘Ex Marks the Spot’ is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #3 in the Teachers’ Lounge series, Green Valley Chronicles, Penny Reid Book Universe.
Court Mueller isn’t thrilled either. His one shot at earning prize money and escaping his lackluster life in Green Valley rests in the hands of the woman he gave up six years ago, the one he’s stuck with 24/7 for the next three weeks.
With their thorny past now their present, Team Hartbreak only needs to do two things to survive this season of Xtreme clear boundaries.Never, ever cross them… no matter how tempting it is.‘Ex Marks the Spot’ is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #3 in the Teachers’ Lounge series, Green Valley Chronicles, Penny Reid Book Universe.
- GenresRomance
240 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 26, 2024
About the author
Hazel James
8 books625 followersHazel James owes her writing career to her 12th grade English teacher, who wrote, “You should consider a career in writing” on the top of her short story. As a kid who grew up bringing books to the dinner table, Hazel took that advice to heart and became a journalist in the Army.
Years later, Hazel read four books that gave her the courage to begin writing her own novels: Divergent by Veronica Roth, Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover, and Bright Side by Kim Holden.
Hazel is best known for her military romance novels, which weave in pieces of her husband’s Army career and journey with PTSD. Connecting with readers and promoting the importance of mental health awareness will always be the biggest highlight of her career.
Hazel lives in Tampa Bay, Florida with her husband and three children. When she’s not writing, she can be found knee-deep in a DIY project (usually accompanied by 90s music and a Diet Coke).
For a list of upcoming events, go to www.authorhazeljames.com.
Instagram and TikTok:@realhazeljames
Facebook: www.facebook.com/realhazeljames
Reader group: www.facebook.com/groups/hazelsnuts
Professional Inquiries
Hazel is represented by SBR Media. For inquiries regarding foreign rights, audio, and other media outlets, please contact Katie Monson at katie@sbrmedia.com.
Years later, Hazel read four books that gave her the courage to begin writing her own novels: Divergent by Veronica Roth, Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover, and Bright Side by Kim Holden.
Hazel is best known for her military romance novels, which weave in pieces of her husband’s Army career and journey with PTSD. Connecting with readers and promoting the importance of mental health awareness will always be the biggest highlight of her career.
Hazel lives in Tampa Bay, Florida with her husband and three children. When she’s not writing, she can be found knee-deep in a DIY project (usually accompanied by 90s music and a Diet Coke).
For a list of upcoming events, go to www.authorhazeljames.com.
Instagram and TikTok:@realhazeljames
Facebook: www.facebook.com/realhazeljames
Reader group: www.facebook.com/groups/hazelsnuts
Professional Inquiries
Hazel is represented by SBR Media. For inquiries regarding foreign rights, audio, and other media outlets, please contact Katie Monson at katie@sbrmedia.com.
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September 26, 2024
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When Hartley Billings is selected to compete on her favorite reality TV show, she only needs to do two things to win a million dollars:
1. Come in first place in the final leg.
2. Not murder her teammate.
The last step would be a lot easier if she wasn’t paired up with her ex, AKA: the guy who obliterated her heart in college.
Court Mueller isn’t thrilled either. His one shot at earning prize money and escaping his lackluster life in Green Valley rests in the hands of the woman he gave up six years ago, AKA: the one he’s stuck with 24/7 for the next three weeks.
With their thorny past now their present, Team Hartbreak only needs to do two things to survive this season of Xtreme Quest:
1. Establish clear boundaries.
2. Never, ever cross them… no matter how tempting it is.
‘Ex Marks the Spot’ is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #3 in the Teachers’ Lounge series, Green Valley Chronicles, Penny Reid Book Universe.
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When Hartley Billings is selected to compete on her favorite reality TV show, she only needs to do two things to win a million dollars:
Come in first place in the final leg.
Not murder her teammate.
The last step would be a lot easier if she wasn’t paired up with her ex, AKA: the guy who obliterated her heart in college.
Court Mueller isn’t thrilled either. His one shot at earning prize money and escaping his lackluster life in Green Valley rests in the hands of the woman he gave up six years ago, AKA: the one he’s stuck with 24/7 for the next three weeks.
With their thorny past now their present, Team Hartbreak only needs to do two things to survive this season of Xtreme Quest:
Establish clear boundaries.
Never, ever cross them… no matter how tempting it is.
‘Ex Marks the Spot’ is a full-length contemporary romance and can be read as a standalone. Book #3 in the Teachers’ Lounge series, Green Valley Chronicles, Penny Reid Book Universe.
September 27, 2024
My best friend of 30+ years and I are always talking about what an absolute hoot it would be if we auditioned for the reality show The Amazing Race and when we watch the show, we always pretend it’s us doing the actual racing and it is one of the best times between us! Neither one of us could possibly even endure it but it is fun to imagine while watching! This time, I got to imagine while reading and it was so much fun!!
I loved how not only is this a second chance romance, but it’s also kind of a ”hate(ish) to not hate(ish) because forced proximity is making us reevaluate” romance journey. The two combined were very well written in my opinion and it was believable. Everything about this story was believable. That made it that much more entertaining for me. Their chemistry and tension between XY made for some very spicy circumstances and I really liked that a lot because for some reason, I wasn’t expecting it! LOL Obvs, I knew there would be some sexy-sexy, but you’ll have to read the story to “get” what I’m trying to say LOL because I’m not going to detail it for you! ;)
Not only is Hazel James a new-to-me author with this book, but this story marks my first read in this series. I normally never start a series mid-way, but I didn’t have the time in my schedule for the first two releases at the time but #KindleUnlimited has come to the rescue, and I will be catching up in the next couple weeks to get ready for Past Tents coming out in October!!
Thank you Smartypants Romance for the opportunity to read this story in advance of publication!
I loved how not only is this a second chance romance, but it’s also kind of a ”hate(ish) to not hate(ish) because forced proximity is making us reevaluate” romance journey. The two combined were very well written in my opinion and it was believable. Everything about this story was believable. That made it that much more entertaining for me. Their chemistry and tension between XY made for some very spicy circumstances and I really liked that a lot because for some reason, I wasn’t expecting it! LOL Obvs, I knew there would be some sexy-sexy, but you’ll have to read the story to “get” what I’m trying to say LOL because I’m not going to detail it for you! ;)
Not only is Hazel James a new-to-me author with this book, but this story marks my first read in this series. I normally never start a series mid-way, but I didn’t have the time in my schedule for the first two releases at the time but #KindleUnlimited has come to the rescue, and I will be catching up in the next couple weeks to get ready for Past Tents coming out in October!!
Thank you Smartypants Romance for the opportunity to read this story in advance of publication!
September 26, 2024
How did I not realize this was an Amazing Race type of story? This was the perfect read for me as I have been totally in the mood for another season, but I think they only do one a year, unlike Survivor, my other guilty reality tv pleasure. And you know what? I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVEDDDD this book! It was one that I wish I’d been reading on a weekend that I could have just sat and read it from cover to cover with no interruptions.
The romance between the two was a perfect exes/enemies to lovers trope. With so many misunderstandings for why they split up, and how things went for the other after they broke up. Both had things in their lives that didn’t go the way they’d planned. And both of those things totally made you feel for both and root for both of them to figure things out! And when they did figure things out and make up, that was so perfect as well. Just the right amount of steamy for my tastes and in this type of story.
There wasn’t a ton of the story, hardly any that actually took place in Green Valley at the school where Court was a substitute teacher and the other books in this series took place, so the cover might have been a bit off, even though I still loved it. And I love how the way the competition ends isn’t how you’d expect it to end in a story like this, but it was real. And then when the actual finale/reunion show took place, well, that was so awesome too! The settings in the story and how they traveled and competed just like The Amazing Race was so much fun. It got me trying to remember if the real show ever went to Egypt and did anything with the pyramids? Now I have to go back and see.
This is my first book by this author, and I’m sure it won’t be my last. In fact I already went and added one other title for now to my TBR list on Goodreads.
Review first posted on Lisa Loves Literature.
The romance between the two was a perfect exes/enemies to lovers trope. With so many misunderstandings for why they split up, and how things went for the other after they broke up. Both had things in their lives that didn’t go the way they’d planned. And both of those things totally made you feel for both and root for both of them to figure things out! And when they did figure things out and make up, that was so perfect as well. Just the right amount of steamy for my tastes and in this type of story.
There wasn’t a ton of the story, hardly any that actually took place in Green Valley at the school where Court was a substitute teacher and the other books in this series took place, so the cover might have been a bit off, even though I still loved it. And I love how the way the competition ends isn’t how you’d expect it to end in a story like this, but it was real. And then when the actual finale/reunion show took place, well, that was so awesome too! The settings in the story and how they traveled and competed just like The Amazing Race was so much fun. It got me trying to remember if the real show ever went to Egypt and did anything with the pyramids? Now I have to go back and see.
This is my first book by this author, and I’m sure it won’t be my last. In fact I already went and added one other title for now to my TBR list on Goodreads.
Review first posted on Lisa Loves Literature.
August 27, 2024
Fun, easy, sexy read with lots of sweet, LOL, and fan yourself moments. The tension between Hartley and Court was amazing, and I enjoyed watching their relationship grow. The flashbacks added an extra layer that made this book a perfect story I'll definitely be re-reading
September 28, 2024
4.5 stars
I love picking up books from Smartypants Romance and getting to try new-to-me authors like Hazel James. This book was fantastic and I have already added all of her other books to my TBR list. This was such a great mix of romance, humor, emotional moments, and really well done enemies to more/second chance romance tropes.
Court and Hartley's flashbacks really set up their relationship well and showed how great together they really were. It made it easy to see why they would fall for one another again while competing. It was interesting to see them get to know each other again outside of college.
This was such a fun read and I was hooked from the beginning. I couldn't wait to see their HEA and it did not disappoint!
Thank you to Smartypants Romance and the author for providing an ARC for an honest review.
I love picking up books from Smartypants Romance and getting to try new-to-me authors like Hazel James. This book was fantastic and I have already added all of her other books to my TBR list. This was such a great mix of romance, humor, emotional moments, and really well done enemies to more/second chance romance tropes.
Court and Hartley's flashbacks really set up their relationship well and showed how great together they really were. It made it easy to see why they would fall for one another again while competing. It was interesting to see them get to know each other again outside of college.
This was such a fun read and I was hooked from the beginning. I couldn't wait to see their HEA and it did not disappoint!
Thank you to Smartypants Romance and the author for providing an ARC for an honest review.
September 16, 2024
I've never watched a reality show such as is described in this book but if one that was this exact premise came on, I'd for sure watch it. I smiled an awful lot reading this and it was surprisingly spicy. The Forced proximity was such a unique aspect and I really wanted way more time with Hartley and Court.
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September 26, 2024Hazel James struck the romance trifecta with an enemies-to-lovers, second-chance romance complete with reality show adventure vibes. Ex Marks the Spots will have you flipping pages in eager anticipation while rooting for Hartley and Court. A dazzling new addition to the Smartypants Romance universe.
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September 18, 2024Definitely my favorite read this month. I haven't read a book this quickly in months! Hazel's writing is always so on point. Plus my Amazing Race loving heart was here for it!!!
September 15, 2024
I received an ARC today.
This was fantastic. I've always wanted to do this in my own life and it was awesome reading about it in this way. The enemies to lovers story was a lovely bonus. I definitely recommend this book.
This was fantastic. I've always wanted to do this in my own life and it was awesome reading about it in this way. The enemies to lovers story was a lovely bonus. I definitely recommend this book.
September 22, 2024
***4 Stars***
This was a fun read. All the characters hit a chord with me in one way or another and I thoroughly enjoyed being an observer as they traveled the world together and found that not everything is what it seems.
Court and Hartley. I really liked both of them. Both have good hearts and are just good people, but they both tried my patience in their own ways throughout their journey. I was definitely more Team Hartley than Team Court due to my own issues/pet peeves when it came to not only his reason for breaking up with Hartley but the fall out of the relationship. But it was obvious from the flashbacks we get of their relationship to the present where they can’t go two seconds without arguing, that they have chemistry and the knowledge that if they could find a way to truly come to terms with their past and the heartbreak, that maybe they could actually have an amazing future together.
This is my first read by the author and I really enjoyed the ride. I liked the dual POV’s and the pacing was good. My only real issue comes with not being able experience certain moments as they happened. We do get a summary of things, but there was one moment specifically I would have loved to watch “live” But all in all, this was a great read with some really interesting characters that I wouldn’t mind seeing again.
~ Copy provided by SmartyPants Romance & voluntarily reviewed ~
This was a fun read. All the characters hit a chord with me in one way or another and I thoroughly enjoyed being an observer as they traveled the world together and found that not everything is what it seems.
Court and Hartley. I really liked both of them. Both have good hearts and are just good people, but they both tried my patience in their own ways throughout their journey. I was definitely more Team Hartley than Team Court due to my own issues/pet peeves when it came to not only his reason for breaking up with Hartley but the fall out of the relationship. But it was obvious from the flashbacks we get of their relationship to the present where they can’t go two seconds without arguing, that they have chemistry and the knowledge that if they could find a way to truly come to terms with their past and the heartbreak, that maybe they could actually have an amazing future together.
This is my first read by the author and I really enjoyed the ride. I liked the dual POV’s and the pacing was good. My only real issue comes with not being able experience certain moments as they happened. We do get a summary of things, but there was one moment specifically I would have loved to watch “live” But all in all, this was a great read with some really interesting characters that I wouldn’t mind seeing again.
~ Copy provided by SmartyPants Romance & voluntarily reviewed ~
September 24, 2024
Hartley’s future has not panned out how she thought it would post college. After feeling stuck for so long & needing a fresh experience she decides to audition for her favorite reality TV show, Xtreme Quest. Which is like an American Race type game show and the grand prize is 1 million dollars.
When she shows up to the start line to find out her partner, whom she has to stay within 20 feet of for the next 3 weeks, is her ex college boyfriend..who she HATES, she’s pissed.
This was such a fun read. The banter between Hartley & Court was top tier. There are some memory flash backs which were great, those were the glimpses into their relationship back in college. I loved the forced proximity and enemies to lovers tropes. This book made me feel all the feels. I was laughing out loud, rolling my eyes, “awe”ing over all the sweet things, and then crying, back to laughing. It was just amazing. There weren’t a ton of spicy scenes but when we got them, the spice was SPICIN’. Some of the best written spicy scenes I’ve read. All the loose ends were tied up and when I finished the book I didn’t feel like I had any unanswered questions. I loved this book from cover to cover. Would absolutely recommend!!
When she shows up to the start line to find out her partner, whom she has to stay within 20 feet of for the next 3 weeks, is her ex college boyfriend..who she HATES, she’s pissed.
This was such a fun read. The banter between Hartley & Court was top tier. There are some memory flash backs which were great, those were the glimpses into their relationship back in college. I loved the forced proximity and enemies to lovers tropes. This book made me feel all the feels. I was laughing out loud, rolling my eyes, “awe”ing over all the sweet things, and then crying, back to laughing. It was just amazing. There weren’t a ton of spicy scenes but when we got them, the spice was SPICIN’. Some of the best written spicy scenes I’ve read. All the loose ends were tied up and when I finished the book I didn’t feel like I had any unanswered questions. I loved this book from cover to cover. Would absolutely recommend!!
September 27, 2024
“Hartley is an amplifier. She makes the bad times bearable and the good times better. She emits light and spreads love without even realizing she’s doing it.”
Oh my goodness! Ex Marks the Spot was my first book by Hazel James and I devoured it! This book was such a fun and moving second chance romance. After one of the swooniest meet-cutes and relationship builds, I was deeply invested in Court & Hartley. Six years ago Court Mueller swept Hartley Billings off her feet and fell hard for the beguiling artist. A brutal splint sent the two down divergent paths until the day they walked on the set of a reality show. I floved Court & Hartley’s cheeky flirting and snarky banter. The Xtreme Quest storyline was a wild, refreshing, and incredibly fun adventure! Hazel’s vivid storytelling will drop you right in the middle of each Xtreme Quest challenge in every stunning location. I loved the way Hazel tied in Court & Harley’s memories of their college days. The charming love story, wonderful characters, and spicing spice made Ex Marks the Spot unputdownable. Welcome to the Smartypants family, Hazel James! I cannot get enough of the Teachers’ Lounge series!
Oh my goodness! Ex Marks the Spot was my first book by Hazel James and I devoured it! This book was such a fun and moving second chance romance. After one of the swooniest meet-cutes and relationship builds, I was deeply invested in Court & Hartley. Six years ago Court Mueller swept Hartley Billings off her feet and fell hard for the beguiling artist. A brutal splint sent the two down divergent paths until the day they walked on the set of a reality show. I floved Court & Hartley’s cheeky flirting and snarky banter. The Xtreme Quest storyline was a wild, refreshing, and incredibly fun adventure! Hazel’s vivid storytelling will drop you right in the middle of each Xtreme Quest challenge in every stunning location. I loved the way Hazel tied in Court & Harley’s memories of their college days. The charming love story, wonderful characters, and spicing spice made Ex Marks the Spot unputdownable. Welcome to the Smartypants family, Hazel James! I cannot get enough of the Teachers’ Lounge series!
September 27, 2024
OMG - I adored this book!
This story truly made me laugh out loud, but could also bring me to tears over the pain of losing "the one". Hartley auditions for a reality TV show not realizing that it is going to pair her up with her college ex - yeah "the one" who broke her heart.
There is, needless to say, A LOT of animosity when Hartley realizes that Court is not only on the show, but will be her partner for the next 3 weeks to race to win the 1 million dollar prize.
But fate has a way of bringing people together and by working together...eventually...these two hash out a lot about their past.
"You were my once-in-a-lifetime opportunity..." Oh - the pain!
This story was fun, but also true to the challenges of having to rely on someone you no longer trust, as well as heartfelt moments. And the side characters were almost as fascinating. I also enjoyed the flashbacks where we see them fall in love and then what ultimately drove them apart. I could laugh one minute and then have tears the next!
This held my attention throughout wondering what activities they would be called upon to do together and how they were going to get along to do them and win.
There is drama too as we near the end of the race. This was such an intriguing story and a new author to me, but I am hooked!
I was fortunate to voluntarily request, read, and absolutely ADORE an advance reader copy.
This story truly made me laugh out loud, but could also bring me to tears over the pain of losing "the one". Hartley auditions for a reality TV show not realizing that it is going to pair her up with her college ex - yeah "the one" who broke her heart.
There is, needless to say, A LOT of animosity when Hartley realizes that Court is not only on the show, but will be her partner for the next 3 weeks to race to win the 1 million dollar prize.
But fate has a way of bringing people together and by working together...eventually...these two hash out a lot about their past.
"You were my once-in-a-lifetime opportunity..." Oh - the pain!
This story was fun, but also true to the challenges of having to rely on someone you no longer trust, as well as heartfelt moments. And the side characters were almost as fascinating. I also enjoyed the flashbacks where we see them fall in love and then what ultimately drove them apart. I could laugh one minute and then have tears the next!
This held my attention throughout wondering what activities they would be called upon to do together and how they were going to get along to do them and win.
There is drama too as we near the end of the race. This was such an intriguing story and a new author to me, but I am hooked!
I was fortunate to voluntarily request, read, and absolutely ADORE an advance reader copy.
September 25, 2024
This is my first read by Hazel James and now I need to go read her entire backlist! I love all SPR books and this is a great addition! I loved the adventure, banter and amazing second chance love story. The visit to all the countries was amazing…planning my trips now!
Hartley and Court have a past…that didn’t end well due to miscommunication. They are unexpectedly reunited in a unique situation. Hazel perfectly writes the enemies to lovers trope! I was laughing and giggle so much during the opening scenes, the challenges and the amazing banter between these two.
Once they finally open up and communicate about what happened…those old feelings came rushing back in. A wonderful love story between two people are perfect for one another.
The cast of characters were amazing and added so many laughs to the story. A fantastic read!
Hartley and Court have a past…that didn’t end well due to miscommunication. They are unexpectedly reunited in a unique situation. Hazel perfectly writes the enemies to lovers trope! I was laughing and giggle so much during the opening scenes, the challenges and the amazing banter between these two.
Once they finally open up and communicate about what happened…those old feelings came rushing back in. A wonderful love story between two people are perfect for one another.
The cast of characters were amazing and added so many laughs to the story. A fantastic read!
September 8, 2024
Ex Marks the Spot had me smiling from start to finish and left me with all the feels by the end—definitely a 5-star read! As a huge fan of the reality TV show The Amazing Race, I was immediately hooked by the book’s similar concept. The alternating perspectives of Hartley and Court were fantastic, and I loved the flashbacks to their college days. There was plenty of tension and and I loved seeing their reationship change. The friendships and alliances with other teams added an extra layer of fun.
This book is different from the others in the Teachers Lounge series, with only a small part set in Green Valley. Instead, we get to globe-trot with the characters and dive into their exciting challenges. It’s a refreshing and entertaining adventure!
This book is different from the others in the Teachers Lounge series, with only a small part set in Green Valley. Instead, we get to globe-trot with the characters and dive into their exciting challenges. It’s a refreshing and entertaining adventure!
September 22, 2024
I have only read a few books by Hazel James but I’ve never been disappointed. But I can honestly say, even if I had read them all, I think that this would still be my favorite by her.
There are so many things about Hartley that I can relate to, and I highlighted some of her quotes because it’s exactly how I feel as an artist. And the traveling aspect is the same for me as her. But besides all that, I really loved her and Court’s meeting, and everything that happened after that to tear them apart and bring them back together. And the whole TV show aspect was just plain fun.
More praise for Smartypants Romance too for introducing me to some of my favorite stories and authors!
There are so many things about Hartley that I can relate to, and I highlighted some of her quotes because it’s exactly how I feel as an artist. And the traveling aspect is the same for me as her. But besides all that, I really loved her and Court’s meeting, and everything that happened after that to tear them apart and bring them back together. And the whole TV show aspect was just plain fun.
More praise for Smartypants Romance too for introducing me to some of my favorite stories and authors!
September 16, 2024
Loved this super fun and crazy second chance romance between Hartley and Court!
While unusual for me, I really liked the setting in a reality tv programme centered on quests around the world, with all the uncertaintity on whether the other characters are really nice or not and all the strategy at play.
Loced the chemistry between Hartley and Court, which was off the chart and all the flashbacks to their college days to give us the behind the scenes of how they got to today. Overall can't recomment it enougha and can't wait to read more from Hazel James!
While unusual for me, I really liked the setting in a reality tv programme centered on quests around the world, with all the uncertaintity on whether the other characters are really nice or not and all the strategy at play.
Loced the chemistry between Hartley and Court, which was off the chart and all the flashbacks to their college days to give us the behind the scenes of how they got to today. Overall can't recomment it enougha and can't wait to read more from Hazel James!
September 24, 2024
I simply LOVED this book! Hazel has a way of writing that immediately drew me in and kept me reading longer than I expected. There were plenty of sleepless nights as I devoured this!
Not only is the writing style amazing, the amount of details she went into when describing the places they went to impressed me. I felt like I was right there, doing these adventures with characters I quickly came to love!
I’ve already grabbed my physical copy of the book so I have it when I’m ready to read this again!! Don’t sleep on this one— it’s such a fun and cute story with some great spice thrown in!!
Not only is the writing style amazing, the amount of details she went into when describing the places they went to impressed me. I felt like I was right there, doing these adventures with characters I quickly came to love!
I’ve already grabbed my physical copy of the book so I have it when I’m ready to read this again!! Don’t sleep on this one— it’s such a fun and cute story with some great spice thrown in!!
September 26, 2024
I liked this a lot until we got to Hartley's 'epiphany', which I thought was bullshit.
Court 100% made a big decision on her behalf without talking to her, and then deliberately hurt her more by letting her think he cheated. Lies upon lies upon infuriating, self-indulgent martyrdom. If I found out someone had disrespected my right to make my own informed decisions like that, I'd make them regret they were born. I would not APOLOGISE for thinking poorly of them, WTF.
Apart from that nonsense, however, this was really good.
Court 100% made a big decision on her behalf without talking to her, and then deliberately hurt her more by letting her think he cheated. Lies upon lies upon infuriating, self-indulgent martyrdom. If I found out someone had disrespected my right to make my own informed decisions like that, I'd make them regret they were born. I would not APOLOGISE for thinking poorly of them, WTF.
Apart from that nonsense, however, this was really good.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 28, 2024
Wow! this was amazing
This book was so among it kept me turning the pages week into the night. Hartley and Court were an amazing couple u til they weren’t. The break up of epic proportions will harden a girl. Who knew a rave around the country could mend a broken heart. I loved the laughs and all the side characters. I encourage everyone to read this. It felt like I got a view of countries I could never dream of going to.
This book was so among it kept me turning the pages week into the night. Hartley and Court were an amazing couple u til they weren’t. The break up of epic proportions will harden a girl. Who knew a rave around the country could mend a broken heart. I loved the laughs and all the side characters. I encourage everyone to read this. It felt like I got a view of countries I could never dream of going to.
September 19, 2024
I enjoyed this story so much. Both Hartley and Court are very entertaining. These two are ex that have been paired up for a fantastic opportunity, if they don't kill each other first. Love the teams, well most of them, love how they realised what really happened and why, and def adored the meddling girls ;) An interesting and sweet second chance!
September 29, 2024
As a fan of the Amazing Race and fun romance books, this was my perfect read! I loved the main characters and their fellow competitors. Read this is less than 24 hours. I highly recommend it. Can't wait for the next one in this series.
September 26, 2024
This was such a delightful read! Funny, steamy, and sweet, with lots of little moments that made my heart swoon.
September 26, 2024
Exes are paired together to compete in a reality competition show. After not seeing each other for over six years, Hartley and Court will have to find a way to work together as they race for the million dollar prize.
Ex Marks the Spot is the third book in the Teachers’ Lounge series. It can be read as a stand-alone. This second-chance romance does contain open door content.
I like the way the author incorporated “flash backs” so readers could see more of the MCs past relationship and to give more of their individual history. Sometimes with second chance romances everything seems a bit sped up since the MCs already know each other but I think the pacing of this one works well.
This is the first book that I have read from author Hazel James but I plan to check out more of her work in the future.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Ex Marks the Spot is the third book in the Teachers’ Lounge series. It can be read as a stand-alone. This second-chance romance does contain open door content.
I like the way the author incorporated “flash backs” so readers could see more of the MCs past relationship and to give more of their individual history. Sometimes with second chance romances everything seems a bit sped up since the MCs already know each other but I think the pacing of this one works well.
This is the first book that I have read from author Hazel James but I plan to check out more of her work in the future.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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