In "Hot Cop" by Laurelin Paige, Livia Ward, a local librarian approaching her 30th birthday, decides she wants a baby without a husband. Enter Chase Kelly, a hot cop who agrees to be her sperm donor. What starts as a business-like arrangement quickly turns into a passionate journey filled with humor, passion, and unexpected emotions. The dual POV writing style allows readers to experience the evolving relationship between Livia and Chase, as they navigate their fears, desires, and the complexities of falling in love.

Characters:

The characters include Livia, a strong-willed librarian with trust issues regarding men, and Chase, a witty and charismatic cop with a flirtatious nature, both of whom navigate their unexpected feelings for each other.

Writing/Prose:

The prose combines humor with steamy, descriptive language, creating an engaging narrative that captures the chemistry and emotional depth of the characters through relatable dialogue and dual perspectives.

Plot/Storyline:

The storyline centers on a woman aiming to become a mother before her 30th birthday, leading her to propose a casual arrangement to a charming cop, setting off a journey filled with attraction, humor, and unexpected emotional challenges.

Setting:

The setting is a modern urban backdrop, primarily Kansas City, with significant scenes taking place in a library and other relatable locations.

Pacing:

The book's pacing is quick and engaging, ensuring the plot progresses rapidly while balancing steamy encounters with character development.

It’s not nearly long enough. I’m practically already on my deathbed. I can feel my skin drying out and wrinkling as I lie here. My bones are getting brittle. If I slipped and fell, I’d likely snap a f...

Notes:

Chase Kelly is a hot cop known for his womanizing ways.

Livia, the heroine, is a librarian who wants a baby before turning 30.

Livia is a bit distrustful of men, which affects her relationships.

Chase is initially shocked by Livia's request to help her get pregnant without strings attached.

The book features a lot of steamy sexual encounters, which some readers found overwhelming.

Livia's co-worker is also Chase's sister, adding a 'Best Friend's Brother' trope to the story.

The narrative is shared from both Chase's and Livia's points of view, enhancing emotional depth.

The storyline touches on current themes like police reform and women's independence.

Chase is characterized as a charming and flirtatious character who brings humor to the story.

Readers have commented on the strong chemistry and attraction between the main characters.

The book was co-written by popular authors Laurelin Paige and Sierra Simone, known for their engaging styles.

The storyline follows a mix of comedy, romance, and emotional moments that resonate with readers' experiences about turning 30.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains discussions of sexual health, potential issues related to pregnancy, and themes of casual sexual relationships.

Has Romance?

The romance is a significant part of the story, characterized by strong chemistry and emotional investment.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

"Hot, sexy, and heartwarming! A bundle of joy and deliciousness!" - Lauren Blakely, #1 NYT Bestselling AuthorYou have the right to remain sexy. Anything you say can and will be used to get you in my bed. You have the right to use my body to give yourself a delirious, life-changing orgasm.Livia Ward wants a baby before she's thirty. And she wants it the old-fashioned way-by having as much sex as it takes with a man she's hand-picked to make up the second part of the equation. What she doesn't want is a boyfriend.Officer Chase Kelly is exactly the kind of cocky jerk this librarian has sworn off, but he is undeniably hot. And he's better in bed than Livia ever expected her baby daddy to be. It's trouble from the start, but her deadline is rapidly approaching.Both of them think they can give each other what they want-a few nights of fun for Officer Kelly, a no-strings baby for Livia-but this hot cop is about to learn that sex, babies, and love don't always play by the rules.

"Filthy, fun, and filled with heart." - Audrey Carlan, #1 NYT Bestselling author

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1 comment(s)

katyana

Loved It

3 months

This was cute, and filled with moments that had me slapping my hand over my mouth to not laugh out loud like a crazy person. Though there were parts that made me wince, all revolving around Livia.

Here's the deal: having a heroine that is 29, lamenting that 30 = death, is just stupid. It's fine for her to be dramatic about turning 30 - most people are - but this was a continuous running theme. That her life was about to be over and omgomgomg-angst-wail-drama. It was way too much, and was tedious. And there were other parts of Livia that I struggled with.

I'd like to have some reason for her "I'm done with men" or "I'm petrified of death" ... she took these issues way way outside the norm, but we never got any reason or justification for it.

Chase, though, was amazing. And his POV was amazing, because he's the player that was trying to convince himself that this was just another fling... as we watched his POV slide into more than a fling. It was incredibly gratifying.

But their relationship was super uneven to me.

It was always Chase giving, on everything, on every level, while Livia just had her rules and demands and lines in the sand. Chase more than earned his HEA, more than earned Livia's love. But Livia never does anything to earn Chase. She rejects him again and again, hurts him and is honestly selfish... but he just keeps coming back, and there's never ... it just doesn't feel like she does anything to give a little, too.

This may make it seem like I don't like Livia, but that's not true - I liked her. But there were parts where I wanted to shake her. And I wanted her to work for this too.

I'll give it ***3.5***

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About the Author:

With millions of books sold worldwide, Laurelin Paige is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author. She is a sucker for a good romance and gets giddy anytime there's kissing, much to the embarrassment of her three daughters. Her husband doesn't seem to complain, however. When she isn't reading or writing sexy stories, she's probably singing, watching Game of Thrones or Letterkenny, or dreaming of Michael Fassbender. She's also a proud member of Mensa International though she doesn't do anything with the organization except use it as material for her bio. She is represented by Rebecca Friedman.

You can connect with Laurelin on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LaurelinPaige or on Instagram @thereallaurelinpaige. You can also visit her website, www.laurelinpaige.com, to sign up for emails about new releases.

Sierra Simone is a USA Today bestselling former librarian who spent too much time reading romance novels at the information desk. She lives with her husband, kids, and two big dogs in Kansas City. You can find more at thesierrasimone.com.

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Hot Cop

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