Her Valentine Surprise

Ayla Asher

Mar 2022 · Manhattan Holiday Loves Book 2 · Reading Goddess Press, LLC

About this ebook

Sam has a secret he holds close to his heart…

Joy Paulson is fine being single. In fact, it saves her from the maddening dating rituals in Manhattan. If she ever settles down, it will be with someone she truly loves and trusts. That’s why she turns down her super-hot boss when he asks her out, leading to disaster when he retaliates, forcing her termination.

Sam Davidson has pined for Joy since the first time he saw her sweet smile and stunning eyes. But there’s a secret that the shy IT developer holds deep inside: Sam is still a virgin. At twenty-nine, he never intended it to happen, but accepts that he could never please Joy in all the ways she deserves.

Sam can offer her a job, though, and proceeds to help Joy rebuild her life after the unfair firing. As their work relationship grows, Joy is taken with Sam’s kindness, gorgeous crystal-hazel eyes and generous smile. And his hands…oh, his firm, broad hands…

Joy can’t figure out why Sam resists the desire that sparks so vividly between them, but Valentine’s Day is coming and she’s determined to seduce him and make them both burn. Even if it means discovering all his secrets…

Inexperienced hero trope lovers unite! This is a fun, fast-paced, steamy story from an author who wanted to flip the script and write about an inexperienced male main character. Sam is so adorably sensual and endearing, he might just melt your heart. Here’s wishing you a fantastic Valentine’s Day all year round!

The Manhattan Holiday Loves Trilogy (also available as audiobooks)

#1: His Holiday Pact 

#2: Her Valentine Surprise 

#3: Her Patriotic Prince

Search terms: holiday romance, valentine romance, inexperience hero, untouched hero, new york city romance, friend family, found family, complete trilogy 

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If you’re a fan of Lucy Score, Melanie Harlow, Amy Daws, Kayley Loring, Adriana Locke, Claire Kingsley, & Nicole Snow, the Manhattan Holiday Loves series is perfect for you!

Ratings and reviews

Sweetly romantic story which touches on several tropes, opposites attract, business and pleasure and the magic of Valentine's day. I like that Sam gets a chance with the one woman he's admired from afar for so long. I like her boldness and patience, I like them both and agreed with them both, lol. They work well together in all areas. Entertaining romantic with some steam and a bit of drama. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

When Joy loses her job Sam leaves the company to start his own business to help Joy. While Sam has been in love with Joy for years she has only recently started noticing how she also into Sam.

Really loved SamJoy story so much, I couldn't put down.

About the author

Ayla Asher is the pen name for a USA Today bestselling author who writes steamy fantasy romance under a different pseudonym. However, she loves a spicy, fast-paced contemporary romance too! Therefore, she's decided to share some of her contemporary stories, hoping to spread a little joy one HEA at a time.

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