Knotted

Boys of Bishop Mountain, Book 3

De: Lexxi James

Narrado por: Patrick Zeller, Cindy Kay

Brian

Here’s the deal. My baby sister’s off living her fairytale honeymoon, and one of my best friends ditched his responsibilities to chase after true love. So now, the reins of a multi-billion-dollar company are in my hands.

Believe me, the last thing shareholders want is a guy at the helm who’s had a run-in with the law for indecent exposure.

Meanwhile, I've made Manhattan's Top 10 most eligible bachelor list. And despite my talent for juggling women like I’m the main act at Cirque de Soleil, even I have my limits.

Anyway, I’m over it. I need a break. An escape from the media circus and some serious, uninterrupted me-time. To get that, I need a woman I can trust—someone who understands the sanctity of personal space. I’m talking a 90-day fiancée setup where she’s got her life, and I’ve got mine.

After all, this is just a business arrangement, nothing more. Lucky for me, I know the perfect girl.

Sweet Juliana Spenser.

Jules to her family and friends. Ms. Spenser to me.

Fortunately, she's currently unattached, a proud introvert, believes social media is the devil, and happens to be the baby sister of a man I served with, and—insert heavy sigh—she hates me. As a matter of fact, she hates me a lot.

Jules

In this life, there are three things I hold dear: my family, my books, and my precious privacy. Years ago, someone made a fool of me. And just because that someone is richer than Midas and smoking hot doesn’t mean it’s all water under the bridge.

He’s also arrogant, immature, tackles womanizing like an extreme sport, and is a colossal capital D. So, as far as I’m concerned, he can suck it, because even if he came crawling back on all fours, begging for my forgiveness, it’ll be a sub-zero day in hell before that happens.

But now, that very someone just did something unexpected…

He got down on one knee...

And proposed.

Knotted is a steamy contemporary romance and can be listened to as a stand-alone in the Boys of Bishop Mountain series.

©2024 Lexxi James, LLC (P)2025 Lexxi James, LLC

Great Story & Narration🎧Intriguing & Emotional!

“Knotted” is a fast-moving and intriguing story, an enemy-to-lovers romance with a second chance vibe for two who secretly had feelings for one another, but all went bad before they had a chance at a romantic relationship, it just wasn’t their time. This third book of “The Boys of Bishop Mountain” series is Brian Foster and Juliana “Jules” Spenser’s story, and it is a story that stands on its own, and as my first book written by Lexxi James, I had no problem jumping into the existing world she created. The characters are interesting, easy to relate to and connect with, they were easy to root for and even fall for, too. Brian and Jules have history, and it is not all good, but he, former military, is still friends with her brother, Caleb, and in contact, though she hasn’t been, not for years. Jules is in the city trying to get her journalist career going and she finally has an interview with known paper to start her career as a journalist reporter. Brian usually works behind the scenes, but he is covering for his partners who are taking time away, and despite his player reputation, he promised to behave himself and maintain a good public image for the sake of their company. Nothing is that simple though for him or for Jules, when they find their worlds colliding once again. He still does not understand her animosity towards him, but the feeling he had for her in his younger years never sizzled out and he doesn’t give up on her. There is never a dull moment in this book, a cleverly plotted story with drama, angst, witty dialogue, shenanigans, surprising twists, heartfelt emotions and a slow burn, but so worth the wait romance. There is a side story with Jules’ brother and sister, with Brian trying to help find her, a storyline that wraps up with a twist, too. Lexxi James, thanks for this great story and the wild ride.

🎧📚🎧 Patrick Zeller and Cindy Kay did a fantastic job bringing these characters to life, giving each a voice that was fitting was believable in every role. Both nailed it as the two leads, grasping all aspects of their character’s personality and demeanor, and delivering a perfect portrayal of each. They were just as fabulous performing the roles of the side/secondary characters too. These two made a great narration team, with voices and talent that complemented each other and a performance that takes the story to another level. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to.

⌚️“So, you noticed my muscles and swagger?”

🫦 Before I can process what’s happening, he pulls me into a kiss. And it’s not just any kiss—it’s an everything kiss.

📚Review~ Knotted
🖋Author~ @lexxijamesbooks
🖋Genre: Action Adventure, Romantic Suspense, Billionaire Romance
⭐️Rating 5/5

Narrators: Patrick Zeller and Cindy Kay. The narrators are incredible. Patrick is absolutely amazing in his depiction of Brian's character. I can feel Brian's unrequited love for Jules. The frustration he feels when he is continually blocked from expressing how he truly feels. When he whispers "I love you" to Jules, my heart trembles, feeling all the emotions.

⌚️Brian
"Brian Gabriel Bishop, I accept you as my test drive, try-before-you-buy hubby, but only for three months, max.” And just like that, Brian is finally getting almost exactly what he wants and needs. Forever tied with to the Spenser family, Brian will do whatever he can to help Jules and her family, even at the expense of his own heart. He is the very definition of devoted, quietly loving Jules from a distance because of a promise he made to her family years ago. But a love like that can’t stay locked away forever…

🎧 I loved their story! There is such honesty and truth in Brian. It pairs well with Jules’ wit and sarcasm. And, of course, everyone needs a crazy-chaotic friend like Taylor.


🖋 Enjoyment: 5. Narration: 5. Writing: 5.
🖋 Setting: 5. Plot: 4. Characters: 5.

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Such a Great Story!!

Brian Bishop is one of the Top 10 most eligible men in Manhattan. Also, school friend (wish it was more) of Juliana Spencer (Jules) who is now pursuing her journalism career. Jules has an American dad, and Korean mom and the intertwining of this in the story is delightful.

A missing sister, a brother at risk as a result of that sister’s actions, not-so-honest boss/editor, and a complicated set of events. Jules currently cannot stand Brian, but ironically is convinced to temporarily marry him partially due to her own article.

Clever, original, entertaining and romantic. Love the family interactions, and the development of the relationship. I listened to the audio and the narrations truly added to the experience.

***** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book *****