A marriage of convenience between two friends which quickly turns romantic. I liked the main characters, Lennox and Dex, you could not find to opposite people than these two, but their friendship made sense. When Dex's grandmother, who was a delight, passes away and he has to return to the family business and get married Lennox fits the bill. The stakes quickly change and you see the personal growth of both, especially Lennox who has never had faith in herself, but rises to the top as she faces resistance from multiple adversaries.

I received this advance review copy from NetGalley & the publisher for my honest review.

I'm not normally one for a billionaire romance but Dex Hessler isn't like the other billionaires! I enjoyed this book and the electric relationship between Dex and Lennox. The dual first person POVs made me feel like I was in their heads and immersed me into their feelings.

I appreciated the connection they had through Jacob and Dottie and loved the couple of chapters from Dottie's POV. I also felt than Lennox was so relatable as a person in her 20s trying (and often failing) to find the right job and the right person while trying to also take care of the people in her life. The intimate scenes were very hot and demonstrated the deep and undeniable connection between Dex and Lennox.

It was difficult to watch Lennox walk into the traps of manipulative industry people because it seemed like everyone but her was aware of the figurative sharks in the water. And it was mind-boggling to me that Dex never sat down with her to have a conversation of "don't trust these people" even after the second or third time she feel into those same traps. Despite enjoying the lack of third act break up and make up in this book, I was craving just a bit more tension between Dex and Lennox at points.

All in all, however, I found this to be a passionate and sexy love story between two people who were compellingly written and a story that kept my eyes glued to the page. I'll certainly be tuning in for the next installment!

I enjoyed this one. It was a great second book in the series of standalone. I enjoy the body positivity and character growth. The character are so lovable and I love their romance development.

While this book was off to a strong start to me I feel like once they got married it all went downhill for me…especially the honey part.

I really enjoyed the concept of two friends denying their feelings so they could have a true friend but then Dex needed a fake wife and all gloves come off. The insta love was a little too much for me. And while I get it can’t technically be classified as insta love it was just too much. And I don’t like the person Dex became once he was married. The Miami version of him was not what I wanted. I didn’t understand why he wasn’t more suspicious of Denny. I didn’t like how he went off the rails at work just to find out it was Lennox and then everything was fine because she didn’t know better…she didn’t know better because Dex was never around.

I’ve read other books by the author and enjoyed them, this one however just missed the mark for me.

Reminded me of a Dave Matthew’s song lyric.... “tonight let’s be lovers”
Fabulous read of opposite best friends bonding in marriage as part of a deal. Grab this book and enjoy the flow!

Thank you NetGalley for the ebook arc, but unfortunately this book was not for me after trying to get into the book I found out it’s a sequel. I’ll update my review later when I finish the first book and then come back to this book

I originally picked up Snapshot because its eye-catching cover drew me in—a habit I often indulge in towards the end of the year when I seek out fun and lighthearted reads. As this was my first Kay Cove book, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I found the overall experience enjoyable.

The story follows Dax and Lennox, a couple whose blossoming romance is both sweet and entertaining. Their love story unfolds in a picturesque setting that feels vibrant and alive, almost like a character in its own right. The plot explores themes of self-discovery and connection, with a few unexpected twists to keep things interesting.

One of the highlights for me was the supporting cast, who truly stole the show. They brought a delightful blend of charm and humor, adding depth and creating a sense of community that made the book's world feel real and inviting. Dottie, in particular, stood out. Her backstory, seamlessly woven into the main narrative, added an emotional layer that resonated with me.

While the book has many strengths, such as likable characters and an engaging setting, the pacing felt uneven at times, and some plot elements were predictable. However, the enjoyable dynamics between the characters, both main and supporting, compensated for these minor shortcomings.

Snapshot is a feel-good romance with heartwarming moments and a wonderful supporting cast. Although it wasn't a perfect read for me, I'd recommend it to fans of charming romances with a touch of emotional depth and vibrant side characters. I'm eager to see what else Kay Cove has in store!

I love a romance where the main characters begin as friends and end up together. Kay Cove has constructed an equal parts sweet and steamy marriage of convenience romance that had me laughing and pulled at my heart strings. Dex is going to take the reigns of his family company sooner than later, but his wise grandmother tells him to take some time to be on his own and pursue his passions first. She also hopes he might find a nice lady to fall in love with, as well. Lennox is your typical lady in her 20's, doing whatever she can to pay her rent and trying desperately to not be broke, much to her dismay, her roommate ghosts her because the FBI is looking for her. Thankfully, Dex proposes...literally. A deal that can work for the both of them. He doesn't fully warn Lennox of the massive undertaking she'll take on as the company's new CEO for a year.
Snapshot was sweet and funny and I loved that the characters actually DO speak to one another when issues happened and worked together to fix it. Also, the betrayal storyline was a good one and I adored all of the family secret. I really enjoyed this novel and hope for more.

Cute story of extremes meeting, only to discover they have more in common than they thought! Lennox (or Trouble as Dex calls her) and Dexter manage to get into tangles and then, miraculously, survive them by working together. Loved the story and it was a great change of pace for me who usually reads historical fiction. I received an ARC but my opinions are my own.

After reading camera shy I loved falling straight into snapshot! I didn’t feel this as much as camera shy but still loved it!

I loved this romantic story. The poor girl meeting the billionaire. I loved the romantic pace. Dex is a dream come true. He is so attentive to his girl friend needs. That should always come first. Kay Cove has a brilliant pace when it comes to narrating the story. This is my first book by this author, but now I am going to search out other books. I read this book in 3 sittings - thats very fast pace for me, considering I have a super packed life.

Rating: 2 stars ⭐️

This book wasn’t personally for me but I suggest to form your own opinion.

Thanks to Netgalley, Kay Cove, and the publisher for providing me with this copy. All opinions are my own.

SNAPSHOT - KAY COVER
4⭐
Snapshot is a perfect blend of friends to lovers leading to marriage of convenience.
I really enjoyed reading especially the friendship part between Dex and Lennox leading to their attraction. The end however I felt rushed when they confess their feelings esp when the friendship between them was described at length.
Nonetheless it was quite entertaining and an enjoyable read.

Lennox is the down and out woman who loves paycheck to paycheck, and just lost her job, her boyfriend, and her apartment. Dex is the future CEO of a big name cruise company, who has been living a double life in Vegas, pretending to just be a dive shop owner, taking people out on scuba excursions. When Dex is faced with a forced marriage situation, he calls one of the only women he actually trusts not to run to the tabloids to spill all his secrets.

The romance parts were nice. The business aspects were actually interesting and decently written. The steamy scenes were INTENSE. And kinky. And felt so open-door that they were voyeuristic and sometimes a little too much for be, simply because it was just... very explicit.

Going into this book, I got the impression from the cover that it was a let me teach you something about life book, but then the blurb gives sweet romance vibes. This turned smutty real fast and I was unprepared.

It's all fairly well-written. Outside the bedroom, it's really good. Inside the bedroom, it was... a lot.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy via NetGalley in return for sharing my thoughts on this book. Thanks to the author and publisher for this opportunity!

Captivating story with spicy characters! A marriage of convenience starts the blur the lines, but who can blame them? The chemistry and tension are palpable.

Snapshot - Kay Cove
3 stars

This is the second book of a series, and I was so excited to read this after reading book 1. Unfortunately this just wasn’t it for me. Maybe my expectations were to high and I let myself down. But I much preferred books 1.

I do love Coves writing, its aways so easy to read, but I just didn’t connect with this book.

A great cozy for a winter day. There are multiple stories that all come together and a not so surprise romance of opposites attracting to each other..Enjoyed this story with a surprise twist at the end!

This was the second book of the series and both so far have not dissapointed, the tropes in this book worked perfectly together (friends to lovers and marriage of convenience) Lennox and Dex were the cutest mmc and fmc with some pretty intense chemistry and I feel like you get to see them grow as individuals and a lot as a couple throughout the book. Although a couple of things that Lennox did annoyed me I was completely invested in this from start to finish as I'm also a sucker for office + billionaire romances and needed to see how the story would play out and I was pleasantly suprised by the twists and ending.

I can't wait for the next book Kay Cove writes as I'm a big fan of her writing!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was the first book by Kay Cove that I have read and I was very impressed by her writing. The story was tightly woven and well crafted. The two main characters, Lennox Mitchell and Dex Hessler, were well drawn and easy to like. Lennox had a rough childhood with a father who had been trapped by scandal. Dex, on the other hand, was the only child and heir to a billion dollar mega-corporation. Raised by his grandmother, Dottie Hessler, Dex felt trapped by his family’s money and as a result felt unable to really connect with a woman. Everyone seemed to see only dollar signs when they viewed Dex.
 
Dottie did the only thing that made sense. She fired him from the Hessler family business in Miami and gifted him a small one in Las Vegas. That is where Dex met Lennox, but because of past experience he kept Lennox at arm’s reach as merely a friend. Lennox knew that even in the much simpler surroundings of his live in Las Vegas, Dex was out of her league. Raised in a family that went from money to poor when she was very young, Lennox knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that Dex was out of her league. Both people lied to each other as well as themselves about the deep attraction they felt for each other.
 
That had been Dottie’s hope when she sent Dex to Las Vegas in the first place. When Dottie first met Lennox—as merely a good friend to her grandson—she immediately saw that they were perfect for one another and concocted a plan to put them together permanently. As the sole heir to the Hessler fortune and as the CEO of the Hessler Group, Dottie was a woman with power. Yet she saw in Lennox an image of herself at a younger age.

As she neared death, Dottie rewrote her will gifting her entire estate not to Dex, but to Dex’s wife. That was the key that eventually forced the two “friends” to admit that they both loved the other. The question that the reader is left with is, why did Dottie gift everything to Lennox and not to Dex? Therein lies the heart and soul of the story.

 I really enjoyed this book and loved the two main characters. My only disappointment was that I felt all along that Lennox could have been so much more. I was longing to see Lennox not just as a survivor, but as the kind of strong, capable woman that Dottie had become. Dottie grew into her roll as CEO of the Hessler group and I thoroughly expected Lennox to do likewise. In the end she was little more than the typical female main character of an ordinary romance novel. I wanted to see Lennox and Dex as co-CEO's of the Hessler Group. As a result I can only give this a 4 out of 5 star rating.

I really appreciated NetGalley giving me a chance to read and enjoy this book with my promise of a free and fair review.

I found Kay’s books with the release of Camera Shy and I’ve been obsessed with her writing and her stories ever since.

Snapshot can be read as a standalone, but there are references to the characters in Camera Shy in this book.

Lennox and Dex’s story is angsty and heartfelt, with spice and mystery woven in. I knew there was a snake in the grass, just didn’t know when or how it would strike…I was so impressed with the characters, the growth and how everything all came together. Bra-freaking-vo!!

I would definitely recommend tissues, this book pulls you in and toys with your emotions in the best way!