This is the first book I've read by T.L. Swan, and it definitely was not what I was expecting!

The story follows Emily and Jameson, who met after she's been upgraded to first class on a flight back from London, and have an incredible night together (honestly the kind of diverted flight situation that you can only dream of experiencing). After parting ways and thinking they'll never see each other again, Emily comes to find out "Jim" is actually Jameson, the CEO of the media company she just got a job with. Of course drama and steam ensue!

This is not the typically kind of book that I read, and I would classify this as a kind of "junk food" or an in-between read; not something that I want to read all the time but when I do it's enjoyable enough for a time. If you think too hard about it, you can find quite a few issues with plot and get annoyed with the characters easily, but if you just enjoy it for a light, easy, and steamy read then you're good! There's just enough to make you care about the characters and keep things moving between bedroom (or boardroom!) scenes; but again, only if you don't take it too seriously! The characters act incredibly immature (their interactions will give you whiplash), and let's be honest the healthiest part of their relationship was the running they did through Central Park. I've never read 50 Shades, but I feel like this is a kind of watered down version? If I had to guess.

At first I wasn't sure about the length (and honestly it could be seriously trimmed down), but it's an easy enough read that it flew by. If you like controlling men who have their sweet moments (I would call him controlling, not an "alpha male", he was a bit too problematic for that title in my opinion), and have a willing suspension of disbelief that can handle a very unrealistic story line, then this book is for you! Again, I don't mean any of this in a bad way, but I can absolutely see why some people DNF/did not like this book, and why some people loved it.

This book isn't for everyone, but it did act as a nice in-between books kind of book that didn't require too much mental energy! I think enjoying this book is just about setting your expectations at the right level, and that level is "literary junk food".

And honestly, I enjoyed the brothers enough that I would read the next in the series if the the timing was right!

DNF. Obviously I'm in the minority, but I just couldn't get into The Stopover at all. I didn't like or connect with either Emily or Jamison. He's a jerk and she's a nitwit. Seriously, she wanted a job only at Miles Media for forever, and has been applying for jobs there for 3 years, and doesn't know who the CEO is or done any research on the company? As a journalist? I think maybe I'm just done with the erotic romances. They were either fighting or f***ing, and it felt repetitive and boring to me. I've enjoyed previous books by this author, so it could just be a me issue, or poor timing, but this one just didn't do it for me.

I enjoyed this I loved the fact the main character was a strong female for a change, rather than the usual seems strong but ends up submissive within the blink of an eye. It wasn’t overly unrealistic and I loved the mix of humour and tension. Great supporting characters. An all round entertaining, steamy and fun read

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I really enjoyed this book! The rich powerful business man is becoming a cliche but this book was well written. The female lead was a strong, hilarious woman who knew what she wanted rather than the submissive type you seem to come across in this genre. The male lead also made me laugh out loud at times, especially the camping trip!

Emily and Jameson meet when they sit together on a plane, then they are delayed because of weather and spend a very hot night together. Jameson is CEO of Miles Media and a workaholic and he is definitely not into relationship's or commitment. Emily has never had a one night stand but decides to have one with Jameson but she never hears from Jameson again. They meet one year later when Emily gets a job at Miles Media and they are both shocked to see each other, but she is not the same person that she used to be as she now has responsibilities. What will happen next, will they be able to stay away from each other when they have such strong chemistry and connection and they have thought of each other often and there night together. Wow what a great start to a new series, I can't wait to read the next book. I have read every book that T L Swans has written and I have loved every single one, I definitely recommend you read this book and others by this amazing author.

I just finished the Stopover, By TL Swan. This is the first book that I have read by TL Swan and I am reading it in exchange for an honest review. The book starts out pretty strong with a chance in counter by Jim and Emily on an airplane. I really liked Emily at the very beginning. Their first encounter is a true one and done. It happens early on in the book and they don't see each other again for quite some time. We they run into each other again, both are not exactly sure how to act. I wasn’t sure exactly where it was going to go but I was enjoying the ride, then there was a twist between Jameson and his old fiancee that I wasn’t expecting and really truly didn’t even feel like Jamison was the person that was having this encounter. I understand the reason the author threw in this old relationship, but I felt it really made Jameson an unlikable character. His internal dialogue kept saying he didn't want to hurt Claudia, but I thought the way he handled that situation made him extremely unlikable. It was a scene that made me lay down the book for about 8 hours and I do know that normally I don’t put a book down, I am one of those people that will read till 3 o’clock in the morning to finish a book I’m really enjoying. After picking the book back up, it really took some twists and turns and made me continue to dislike Jameson more and more Emily starting to become a doormat, like the only thing in her life was Jameson loving her. I do think that the author tried very hard at the end to redeem the story to make sure I liked the characters again. And I really did like the idea of the plot everything was there it just didn’t quite come together for me. That said, it was well written, the author knows how to write. So 3.25 stars. Not my cup of tea, but many others might like it.

I voluntarily read this ARC for an honest review - all thoughts and opinions are mine and unbiased

I loved this book ! Couldn't put it down - grabbed me from the off
I loved the sparky dialogue - a strong female character and alpha male - an explosive combination!!

A great read

Refreshingly pleasant. I really enjoyed reading this. Most romance novels are too cheesy or unrealistic and this was neither of those.

Oh my....I really loved this book! There is just something about the uptight, afraid to commit CEO trope that gets me every time and this one did not disappoint. Emily and Jameson meet on a flight to New York and enjoy a wild night together due to an weather related "Stopover" in Boston. They do not share last names or numbers, but we come to realize the night together meant more to both than a one night stand. They meet again a year later when Emily gets her dream job at Miles Media, where Jameson is CEO.
I enjoyed the banter between Jameson and Emily and while "Jay", "Jim" or Jameson could really be a stubborn jerk, Emily did not put up with any of it....in fact she gave it back just as good. The growing relationship kept me engaged as well as the sub-plot around the media wars and news stories being sold to the competitor.
At times the book felt like it was going on a little to long, but when was all said and done, it was time well spent getting to know Jameson and Emily and letting their relationship ride that roller coaster of love.

Emily gets upgraded on her flight from London to New York where she sits never to the charming Jim. Champagne, flirting, more champagne and more flirting leads to a one night stand! Fast forward a year and Emily can’t stop thinking about that night and when she starts her new job she is in for a big surprise!
Oh this was brilliant, a great mix of love, romance, fun and some hot sex thrown in without being over the top! Can’t wait for the next one now! Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

The StopOver by TL Swan is a fantastic read that I give five stars! This gave me all the feels and I love Jameson Miles- he’s the moody alpha book boyfriend that you will just fall in love with. Emily Foster is waiting in line at the airport on her way to NYC for a job interview and then home after attending a wedding of friend. She had a terrible time after seeing her ex all over his new girl. She’s having a bad day and is dressed to relax and just get to NYC for the job interview for her dream job. Then some jerk freaks out and throws her luggage and she is just over it, luckily the airline steps in and upgrades her to first class. She is hoping for a window seat but she sees a handsome man already there. That man gets up and helps her with luggage and lets her have the window seat. After some great flirting and conversation, they make a deal. Emily finds herself having a little fun and meets Jim on the flight. She goes to her interview and there is more mystery left from there. James Miles is head of Miles Media and has been working hard all his life. He’s always putting life on hold for work. This book is full of great characters and hot steamy scenes. It made me laugh and cry. Its so good and I can’t wait for the next one.

5 STARS for The Stopover by T L Swan

ARC received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own & have not been influenced in any way.

Thank you so much NG for helping me discover this amazing author. Not only is this book a favorite genre ( chance meeting / separation / secondary chance meeting ) but it is everything I look for in an amazing romantic read !!!

Excellent job on the cover & book blurb as it immediately drew me in as something I would love to read ! I DID - it was such an awesome off the charts read!!

Here is what I totally love about this book ❤️

Snarky & strong heroine - absolutely loved Emily !! Totally loved that Emily was so NOT impressed with Jay / Jim / Jameson’s wealth
Successful billionaire hero - who can’t seem to get his act together in “love” at least he comes with baggage ....
Great secondary characters who I also hope get books
Interesting character development & plot ( some twists & turns I did not see coming )
Angst & more ANGST ( you may need a tissue or two at times )
Laugh out loud - funny dialog with some really clever one liners !!
Swoon worthy HEA ❤️

This book is so entertaining I read in just one sitting - loved it & would highly recommend it !!

TL Swan has been added to my TBR author list & I have since started Mr. Master in her backlog of titles. I have a feeling I will be one clicking several back titles !!

Wow! I was looking for a quick read that would keep me hooked and this was perfect! It took all of my emotions on a rollercoaster ride to the point that there were times I was truly unsure of what was going to happen next! I can’t wait to read what’s next by T L Swan!

<b> 3 stars </b>

I thought it was an okay book. It has a promising storyline, but at times I thought it was unrealistic and didn't make sense.

The main characters lacked development and were either fighting or having sex. Therefore I would recommend this book to readers who are looking for a hot read rather than a romance book.

I was hot and cold about Jameson, couldn't decide if I liked him or not. and sometimes I couldn't relate to Emily's actions. Like who can be indifferent when they see their boyfriend hugging their ex-fiancee. Also, I thought there was too much fighting between the main characters. I can't imagine grown-ups who act like that, it felt like I was reading a book about teenagers. I ended up liking the side characters more than the main ones.

I have to admit, the angst near the end made me really emotional so there's that.

~ I received an e-copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first of many TL Swan books for me. The Stopover was a pleasant surprise for me. Instantly taken in by the cover and blurb, I expected a fun romp. I expected wild sex and maybe an enjoyable storyline. Boy was I lowballing T L Swan!

The Stopover was sexy. It's hot. It has an enjoyable storyline as well. It is also an emotional upheaval and a frustrating experience rolled into a sexy whirlwind romance with an ahole of epic proportions. These two are snarky and bitter at times. They are real "New Yorkers" though one is a transplant. I love their chemistry and the push pull between them is addictive. If you aren't at least a closeted Jameson fan by the end of this novel, then you haven't actually read it! I have a hankering for the other Miles brothers now. It's a terrible addiction being given a taste and taunted with other options.

Sexy, steamy and lots of love. Words do no justice to the excellence of this outstanding romance....one of my favourites by this author because the characters are so very real and are so likeable, the naughty bits are oh-so-naughty leaving your swooning throughout the story. It is emotionally charged and unapologetically sexy than previous authors books. You don’t want to miss out on this book and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book by this very talented author. Happy reading!!

I found myself struggling to establish the connection I was hoping for while reading and decided to shelve at this time.

I have only one previous book by this author and to be absolutely honest I hated that book ALOT. So when this book popped up it sounded really great but based on the previous book I was very iffy on it and I am so glad I ignored that because I really loved this story.

Now this book did have some things I did not like and they might be considered spoilers so if you don't want to know stop reading:

Jay/Jim/Jameson and Emily meet one night during a flight that gets delayed and they have a one night stand and its amazing but he takes off the next day without getting her number. Essentially he lets her think he is married or committed elsewhere. So this sex was not something I enjoyed because he lets her think he is with someone else. Later in the book we find out and this is the spoiler so don't read if you don't want to know. That he was previously engaged and his ex and him see other people but are still in love and plan to get back together in 5 years.

This part of the story was not even needed. It was not part of the storyline and he never cheats on Emily and so I didn't really see the point of this being a part of the story. It just gave me an ick feeling when I read about it and had it been important for plot purposes I would have understood but it wasn't.

Something happens in the story to make Jim think Emily betrayed him and he dumps her faster than you can say dump and she begs and pleads with him and he treats her HORRIBLY, I hated watching how awful he treats her. One thing I really liked was that she doesn't take him back easily. She really makes him work hard to win her back.

Beyond those two issues this book was absolutely wonderful. It is hot, suspenseful, romatic and I love how hard Jamison falls for Emily. Its a wonderful romance at work with a billionaire who falls deeply in love. At times I felt both characters were very immature but luckily they realy seem to grow up a bit through the story.

I was given an ARC to review this book and I had to give it some thought after reading this book to express my thoughts about this story.

First, I don't mind the antihero trope but Jameson or 'Jim' was such a toxic character in my opinion. I love a good dark romance as much as the next but the way he spoke to her and the things he said didn't really sit well with me. Emily is such a weak character with no backbone and you can see that by her constantly dating men that are emotionally broken and need fixing and I just personally hate that trope that women need to break themselves emotionally and go through so much to get this emotionally unavailable man to commit. He hurt her multiple times and then cut her off and then chased her back down until she broke down and personally, no means no. Leave her alone man. Don't stalk someone or break them down until they say yes to you. Personally that's not romantic to me.

I would've liked this book more if he wasn't such a toxic person and she had more a backbone and loved herself a bit more. It's not the worst book I have read but it wasn't my favorite. Did it entertain me? 100% but sometimes i felt like all the sex was more filler to keep the plot going. Overall, If you're a fan of the fifty shades type of dudes, You will probably enjoy this book. It just wasn't for me.

This is my first TL Swan ARC and read. I got it from NetGalley. The blurb lured me in, and so here we are.

I'm so glad I discovered TL Swan and chanced upon this book. There wasn't a dull moment. Every chapter piqued my interest and kept me wanting for more. It kept me on my toes and kept me guessing—will they or not?

I was riveted from the first page to the last. Everything went on so smoothly... the pacing was great, the characters were fascinating and the overall story itself was gripping.

Normally, I hated a lot of push and pull but it was done so seamlessly that it all works out and was really needed in the story. I hadn't rolled my eyes even once... I loved everything!

Discovering this awesome author was such a breath of fresh air... I must've been living under a rock. I checked her goodreads profile and I feel so embarrassed because I missed out on a lot of great reads from her. But don't worry, I'm going to rectify that very soon.

And just incase it's not obvious, yes. I'm completely gushing about Jameson and Emily's story and I can't wait to read Tristan's next!

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