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Make Me Exhale: A Grumpy Sunshine Romance (Oil Barrons Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Marie Johnston (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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I’ve got my trust fund and my plans to restore an old train foundry into a brewery. What do I do with the grumpy project manager?

From Marie Johnston comes a small town, grumpy/sunshine romance.

I’m told my project manager is the best. He’s experienced in both sides of the business—the restoration and the brewing. But all I’ve gotten from him are scowls and dismissive grunts.

McCoy might think he’s the expert, he might look at me like I should be in diapers with pigtails, but he’s wrong if he thinks he can bulldoze me.

All it takes is one look. One time I catch him eyeing me with something other than disdain. One conversation where we geek out over yeast strains and hops. One kiss that leads to more.

I promised myself I’d never settle for a guarded man who thinks he knows everything, especially one who won’t put me before business. And after what McCoy's been through, he’s all about work. No personal entanglements.

I refuse to fall for his brooding expression and wide shoulders and considerate gestures. The last thing I need during this renovation is to be left with flat beer and a broken heart.

Make Me Exhale is a standalone novel in the Oil Barrons series.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B8V6K3CH
Publisher ‏ : ‎ LE Publishing (April 4, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 4, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2988 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages

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Marie Johnston is an award-winning, best-selling writer of paranormal and contemporary romance, and a RITA® Finalist. Marie decided to pursue her passion for writing and traded in her lab coat for a laptop to write her first book ever, Fever Claim. She lives in the upper Midwest with her husband, four kids, and old kitty. Other than hanging out with her family, Marie enjoys reading, movie dates with her hubby, getting outside on sunny days, and the all too rare - girls' night out.

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Gail

Make Mr Exhale book 5

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024

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One of the things I enjoy about Marie Johnston's series is she includes local color, little differences found only in local culture, one from another. A light dusting of snow in Michigan might be called a skiff of snow. In North Dakota that light snow blowing across a road in a small bunch she describes a snakes of snow blowing across the road, very descriptive and adds to the setting.

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JigsawGirl

Unexpected Surprises!

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023

One thing I discovered was that I had been pronouncing Isla's name incorrectly throughout this series.

I was so frustrated by Isla not being able to stand up to her parents domination. Yet, she took baby steps and with each of her victories, I could only cheer for her.

I liked Isla and McCoy. She seemed to be able to stand up to him. I hated when her doubts and insecurities took over. Not only with McCoy, but with her family and best friend. It was kind of painful to see how alone Isla felt.

McCoy's mother surprised me. I didn't expect that behavior from her. Especially after everything he had been through. I did appreciate that McCoy and Isla seemed to find strength in one another. There were some unexpected twists in this book. A couple of jaw droppers. Things that I did not expect to see happen.

This book could be read as a stand-alone. I honestly believe a reader will get more enjoyment if they read this series in order. Even if a reader decides to start with book 3 or 4, that would be better than starting with this book. There are some enjoyable times to be had with this series.

McCoy and Isla had intense chemistry that allowed their romantic, steamy relationship to develop. There were strong emotions displayed through the entire book. It was worth navigating those emotions to see McCoy and Isla reach their HEA.

I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book received via Booksprout.

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Bttrflymama88

This series!!! I absolutely loved Isla's growth! Our Hidden gem!

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023

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Make Me Exhale by Marie Johnston
Book 5 in the Oil Barrons series

This two! I loved watching Isla's story unfold! Because she was so much more than what we saw or what she was given for! This book pulled at all my heartstrings! All the feels!

The push and pull. The spice. The growth. McCoy starting over after his entire life crumbled. Isla growing and standing on her own two feet. They were the perfect match and complimented each other so well! I didn't want this series to end!

I loved that each Barron has found their way and the growth of each character! I need more! Lol because I'm currently obsessed with this series! Seriously so freaking good! 🩶

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Rowena

A definite must one click!

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023

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We are back in the world of the Oil Barton’s series and it is a must read. My favorite story and its all because of Isla’s character. Her strength and will to follow what she wants out of her life begins when she gets access to her inheritance. She’s been dreaming of owning her own business and finally took the step. Enter McCoy Cunningham to help her in her journey, but it’s not all roses as they work on their work relationship and ends up blossoming to so much more. But family, drama and a past that still hunts him takes a chunk in their relationship. Will she be able to get her dream business and find their forever? One click to find out in new addition that doesn’t disappoint. I love the characters, their determination and growth throughout the storyline made for a heartwarming and enjoyable story.

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Barb

Entertaining

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023

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Another very satisfying romance in this series. It was great to see how Isla grew as a person, gaining a backbone, especially when it came to her parents. And it was really nice to see her parents soften a bit from the arrogant, unyielding people they'd been portrayed as in earlier books in the series. Isla and McCoy made a wonderful couple. They had to overcome some very real problems which threatened their relationship, but they finally each did it in a mature fashion, giving the reader a well-deserved HEA.

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023

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The reason they were in my world is a good idea to make the decision and not the same same

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valeen

grumpypants meets sunshine and cannot resist the warmth

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023

Isla's long been short shrifted by her family, her parents in particular. But now she's out from under their thumbs and has used her trust fund to buy the foundry. In it she's planning on a brewery. To do that, though, she needs help. Unfortunately, or is it fortunately? that help comes in the form of a grumpy older guy who is awfully similar to her disapproving dad. Sparring with and standing up to, McCoy, seems an exercise in futility, until he starts slowly seeing things her way. He's still keeping her at arm's length even as they give into their attraction, though. And when she finds out that secret he's kept from her? And it affects what she's trying to do here? Yeah...now she's got a choice to make - stand up for herself and her new business, or let McCoy's baggage stand in her way, even if it means it keeps him in her life.

I love grumpy/sunshine. There's something so satisfying reading as a grumpypants meets sunshine and cannot resist the warmth, and falls hard. McCoy had valid reasons for his grumpiness, but he was seriously frustrating to read as he keep Isla at such a distance, didn't open up to her. But Isla more than made up for him with her work ethic, her backbone, her sureness in what she wanted. She was so slighted by her whole family, that the strides she made just made me cheer for her, and root her on as she brought her own grump to his knees.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy.

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Amber E.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023

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I feel like I say this with every new book in the series but this one is my FAVORITE! I absolutely loved the characters and this was a true trust fall kind of book. They had both been burned in different ways. They built their relationship off work only to fall hard for each other. I loved watching her grow into the amazing women we all knew she could be. It was a journey and I was there for every bit of that ride. This is one book that will not leave my mind anytime soon.

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Junelh

a good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2023

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An okay storyline not as dramatic as book 4. Isla’s story who meets McCoy who is hired as project manager for a building she has bought with her inheritance unbeknownst to her parents, which is going to be a bar and brewery something she has been planning secretly for a long time. They can’t proceed until the architects have checked for any discrepancies, before the construction workers come. Her father gets involved when he finds out and her mother too and tries to talk her out of it after telling her that his mum owns the company she has hired and something that wasn’t admitted at the time. Her dad also said he had had trouble with his wife and partner involving a court case. His mother keeps delaying the build saying to her son she has a demanding customer who wants another construction doing asap and didn’t want to lose his business. In the meantime a romance begins between Isla and McCoy. There is a lot more to this story but don’t like to say too much. Its worth a read.

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