So This Is WarKindle

Meghan Quinn nails the whole forbidden romance trope in So This Is War, a completely addictive age-gap, roommates-to-lovers, hockey romance. I’ve been looking forward to Posey’s story since Meghan introduced him to her readers way, way back in the first book of the Vancouver Agitators series, Kiss and Don’t Tell, and let me tell you, it was worth the wait! The story revolves around Levi Posey, a charming and romantic hockey player, and Wylie, the confident and sassy daughter of the coach, who also happens to be his new assistant and his roommate. Their undeniable chemistry coupled with the constraints of their forced proximity and the off-limits nature of their professional affiliation make for a titillating yet heartwarming read. Quinn's natural storytelling skills shine throughout, effortlessly blending her trademark humor and sizzling romance with intense emotion into an engaging and entertaining plot.

The dynamic between Levi and Wylie is electric, their witty banter and steamy interactions pulled me right into their world. Quinn masterfully develops their relationship, balancing the tension of their forbidden love with moments of genuine connection and vulnerability. The challenges they face, both on and off the ice, add depth to their story, making the resolution all the more satisfying. So This Is War is a testament to Meghan Quinn's ability to craft an irresistible romance filled with heart, humor, and heat.

I listened to the audiobook, and it was absolutely fantastic. The natural chemistry between Teddy Hamilton as Posey and Emma Wilder as Wylie definitely made for a fabulous performance. But what pushed this audiobook into something truly special was the full cast that joined them. Jason Clarke, Connor Crais, Vanessa Edwin, JF Harding, Stella Hunter, Erin Mallon and Kelsey Navarro-Foster all turned in wonderful performances, making for a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable listening experience. Five smooches from me for So This Is War by Meghan Quinn!

I have been anxiously waiting for Levi Posey’s story, bologna sandwiches and all. I’ve loved reading about Posey in the previous Agitator books and this story is exactly what Posey deserves. He’s the most caring friend, supportive teammate, if not a bit quirky, a playboy for sure, and into. . . well his bedroom is decorated in all black. Who knew!!!

I couldn’t WAIT for this audiobook because I knew it would be amazing with all of these exceptional narrators. And. It sure is. I highly recommend the audiobook for this story. It adds so much!

She’s the Coach’s daughter. He’s the star defensive end on the Vancouver Agitators hockey team. Totally off limits. Keep your hands to yourself, Posey! Oh and the Coach terrifies these players (especially Posey) and is totally controlling over his daughter, Wylie. Not a likable guy.

So when Coach orders Posey to employ Wylie as his personal assistant and make her life miserable so she’ll want to return to school for her business degree, Posey feels trapped and reluctantly agrees. But soon Wylie discovers what her dad and Posey are up to and she decides to drive her boss crazy with “erotic torture.” Wylie is a force - I absolutely loved her!

Levi relies on the “Queens”for advice about Wylie (Levi’s name for the group text banter with his teammates’ women). They try to guide him thru the minefields of dealing with his attraction to Wylie, encouraging him to play the “erotic torture” game too and there are so many laugh out loud moments.

Wylie gives as much as she gets. She’s frustrated with her controlling dad and determined to forge her own way in the world. When Wylie and Levi finally give into their desire, it’s super hot. She definitely can keep up with Levi’s interesting “wants” because WOW. She’s his match in every way.

Ultimately, of course Coach discovers their relationship, and everything hits the fan. It was so perfect when Levi’s teammates stood together with him. And they showed Coach exactly what Levi Posey means to them and reminds Coach what Levi means to the team. Posey’s confrontation with Coach and his strong support of Wylie is everything.

One again, Meghan delivers steamy romantic comedy at its best.

Midway through the book I started to think about how I Need to write a review for this book.

The book is well written, The cast of characters is hilarious and relatable.

I loved meeting Levi and the agitators again. The plot was solid through out the book and the book is from start to finish scorching hot not an easy feet to achieve as soany books fail on the plot or the spice department when trying to achieve a balance between ROM com to heat ratio. This book didn't fail on either front, the plot as I said was solid through out the book and the spice scenes were never repetitive, mundane or boring.

You truly want to part of the cast circle and friends.

I was so happy to get to know Posey on a deeper level and Wiley was is perfect match.

When you make time to read this book (no ifs about it) make sure you have the house for yourself (no kids around) so you can take time for some adult fun alone or with you partner because this book will make pant and you will find yourself hot and bothered.

Meghan you outdid your self!

UPDATE:

As promised, here is my full, honest review now that the book has officially been released. I always love books I can deeply relate to, especially when the author does an amazing job making us fall in love with their characters. We've been hearing from Posey throughout the entire "Agitators" series by Meghan Quinn, and it was so satisfying to finally see him receive the love he's been giving everyone since the very beginning when we were first introduced to him in book one 🥹🤍

I love age-gap romances. There's something about a younger woman being with a much more emotionally mature and intelligent man vs ahem “boy” that just does it for me. ❤️

The boss-assistant trope is one of my favorites as well, and I might have lived through it myself at one point in my younger days. 😉

Wiley's relationship with her father also hit close to home. Her father tries to control and dictate her future, which, while not as extreme as my own experience, felt very relatable. The way they eventually overcome their differences and difficulties, with her father admitting his own trauma and realizing his mistakes, was touching. His effort to accept his wrongdoings and understand that his daughter was not to blame for his past issues made a significant impact.

The level of teasing in this book was incredible—it truly felt like a declaration of war every time they tried to outdo each other! 🤣🤣🤣

Posey's supportiveness was another highlight for me. Seeing the little Easter eggs about other couples, like Halsey and Blakely being married and Ollie and Silas loving each other, was delightful.

Now the comedy was also just perfect🤌🏼. I usually don’t like comedic books but this was absolutely perfect. Meghan does such as great job in depicting a specific scene that it feel like I am the character and living the scene 🤣

Overall, I loved this book. As the final installment of the "Agitators" series, it provided a fantastic conclusion. Watching these boys evolve into the men they were meant to be, working through their trauma, striving to heal for their own sake, and becoming better partners and friends was a beautiful journey. The portrayal of male friendships and the importance of men having other men to talk about their emotions, fears, and joys was genuinely touching. This book wonderfully depicted the strength and beauty of these relationships. 🌟

ARC Review_

I had the privilege of receiving an advanced reader copy of this book through Kindle and the audiobook version, and I am incredibly thankful to Meghan’s team for including me.

I experienced the book by both listening and reading simultaneously, and I have to say, the audiobook version was PHENOMENAL ✨. The full cast did an excellent job, delivering a performance that truly enhanced the story. I’m so glad that more and more authors are getting behind this kind of audio rather than just for relying on one or two narrators.

Without giving away any spoilers before the official launch date, I can say this book had me laughing from beginning to end. The title, "So This Is War," is perfectly fitting. The wait for this book was absolutely worth it. 😩

The spice was deliciously executed, and this entire book featured some of my favorite tropes like the age gap, boss/assistant relationship, and a slow burn.

I'll provide a more detailed review after the book's release to avoid spoiling it for others. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. 🤍

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

So This Is War is the fifth and final book of Meghan Quinn’s Vancouver Agitators’ series and it couldn’t have been anymore perfect! I thought that no one could beat out Halsey’s book, He’s Not My Type, but Meghan said, “Hold My Beer!”

Wylie Wood and Levi “Posey” have explosive chemistry right from the start of this book when they meet in a hotel bar. Wylie knows exactly who he is, but Levi has no idea that he’s trying to hook up with his coach’s daughter! The hook up never happened, but WOW the steam coming from the book started there and DID NOT LET UP! A year later, Coach Wood, Posey’s hockey coach, asks/tells him that he needs his daughter to be his assistant and to assign her so many outrageous tasks that she will quit and go back to grad school instead of pursuing a career as a digital artist. Posey gets the shock of his life when he discovers that Wylie is the girl he met in the bar that he hasn’t been able to get out of his head! Then he finds out that Coach Wood has kicked Wylie out of the house to teach her more hard lessons, so he has no choice but to let her live with him, in his spare “nanny hole”! Can you say forced proximity? The story becomes HOT and steamy, while also being one of funniest books I’ve ever read as the pair try to “break” each other by “erotic torture”! Will Wylie be able to convince her dad that she is an adult capable of making her own decisions? Will Levi be able to go through with Coach Wood’s ridiculous plan and be able to keep his hands to himself or will the erotic torture be too much for him?

In my opinion, this is the steamiest book that Meghan Quinn has written and I’ve read all of her books! What makes this book even hotter and more hilarious is the audiobook! Teddy Hamilton had me cackling like a fool, and Emma Wilder was spot-on as Wylie. And let's give a round of applause to the amazing supporting narrators who brought their A-game: Jason Clarke, Vanessa Edwin, Erin Mallon, JF Harding, Stella Hunter, Connor Crais, and Kelsey Navarro Foster. This audiobook is not just perfect, it's a 5 star masterpiece that you won't want to end! If you can’t already tell, I highly recommend both the book and audiobook! I had tears in my eyes when I hit the epilogue because the Agitators’ series has become my favorite of all time! Thank you Meghan Quinn for always writing books that make me laugh!