Meant for Stone by Natasha Madison

Meant for Stone is the first book in Natasha Madison’s new series, ‘Meant For.’ This book is a spin-off from her books Hollywood Playboy and This Is Crazy.

This book is only the second book I’ve read by the author, the first one bring another ARC I reviewed in January, Mine to Keep. You can read that review below.

Mine to Keep by natasha madision

**I received a free, advanced copy of this book for reviewing purposes. Thank you to the author, Natasha Madison, and to Wildfire Marketing Solutions for including me in this release!**

The Story

Stone Richards, a legacy NHL player, makes it clear from the moment he meets Ryleigh that he wants her. But the sassy Assistant District Attorney doesn’t hesitate to tell him to get lost. But Stone knows how to work hard for what he wants, and when he sees her six months after their introduction, grabs her and kisses her.

A year later, they find themselves together again. And after lots of back and forth, they begin to meet up in secret. But living in 2 different cities (Chicago and Nashville) and busy careers only make things more challenging.

My Verdict on Meant for Stone

I loved Ryleigh’s sass, and Stone’s boldness is the stuff of dreams. A good-looking, hard-working man with a that knows what he wants and goes after it? Sign me up! And the large family is only a bonus. But, none of that phases Ryleigh. It all leads to banter that is well-written and fun to read.

*spoiler ahead*

This book is a perfect example of the ‘he falls first’ trope. While I don’t know that Ryleigh ‘falls harder,’ which is often the second part of that trope, she falls just as intensely as Stone does. She just resists in the beginning, but she quits her job before telling him she wants to, and is fully ready to move to Nashville for him. She resists in the beginning, but once she decides she’s in, she is all in.

Overall, I give Meant for Stone 3 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed the characters and found their dynamic entertaining and fun to read. But, compared to Mine to Keep, this book wasn’t quite as good. I enjoyed reading it, but it just doesn’t stick out in my mind as a top book. If you’ re looking for an easy to read, enjoyable, spicy romance, this book is a great option (for me, this was a perfect palate cleanser after reading the third ACOTAR book).