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Loving Daisy
You would think being in love with your best friend would be a great thing. You know everything about them. Your lives are already entangled. For Harper Wild and Daisy Stone, taking it to the next level seems like an obvious choice, but… Even best friends have secrets.
Harper has been taught that real men bury their feelings. Guilt, fear, disappointment all haunt him like demons. Strong liquor takes care of the pain, and a well-honed golden exterior masks the rest. His best friend has always been the sunshine to his darkness, and now that she’s found someone else, Harper needs to confess his feelings before it’s too late.
Daisy is the brains and the mother hen of the group. Dating man after man, she hopes one will reach the standards she has set. A list that similarly reflects her best friend Harper. With a proposal on the table and kisses behind closed doors, Daisy has a decision to make.
Can their love survive the demons? Can you mess with fate? Can best friends really love each other completely?
Harper has been taught that real men bury their feelings. Guilt, fear, disappointment all haunt him like demons. Strong liquor takes care of the pain, and a well-honed golden exterior masks the rest. His best friend has always been the sunshine to his darkness, and now that she’s found someone else, Harper needs to confess his feelings before it’s too late.
Daisy is the brains and the mother hen of the group. Dating man after man, she hopes one will reach the standards she has set. A list that similarly reflects her best friend Harper. With a proposal on the table and kisses behind closed doors, Daisy has a decision to make.
Can their love survive the demons? Can you mess with fate? Can best friends really love each other completely?
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Published March 5, 2026
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February 7, 2026
Loving Daisy by S. Ashley is a cute romance about childhood friends, Daisy and Harper, and their journey to confront their fears and pasts in order to find love and acceptance within each other. It is the third book in an interconnected standalones series, and the only one of the three that I have read.
One aspect of the book that I enjoyed were the characters of Daisy and Harper themselves, along with the other side characters. The familial bond between everyone was very heartwarming, and I found myself curious as to how the other couple's stories evolved. Daisy and Harper both had realistic characteristics, such as their differing insecurities stemming from their childhood experiences. The characters felt like people I could meet in real life, not caricatures of people, which is something I always appreciate in books.
An area that I personally wish was a little different is some aspects of the writing style, including continuity. There would be moments of beautiful prose, but then also moments that felt a little juvenile, underdeveloped, or grammatically awkward. With this, the pacing also felt a little off at times. I think there is a wonderful story here, and I wish it felt like we weren't running through the scenes. Rather, I want the dialogue and emotions within these characters to shine.
My absolute favorite part of the book was when Harper and Daisy were separated, processing their emotions, and growing on their own. I enjoyed seeing Harper's experience dealing with his inner demons on his own and recognizing that no one could do it for him, even Daisy. That is the sign of a real, emotionally developing adult. Additionally, Daisy going through the grief of losing the relationship, but also recognizing that the way it started wasn't right on her part, while also letting her brothers know they were in the wrong as well, showed promising growth for her character as well.
In summary, this story has a very cute concept and shows good character growth. There are people that will really enjoy this book. Thank you to Olive Press Publishing and the author for this e-ARC!
One aspect of the book that I enjoyed were the characters of Daisy and Harper themselves, along with the other side characters. The familial bond between everyone was very heartwarming, and I found myself curious as to how the other couple's stories evolved. Daisy and Harper both had realistic characteristics, such as their differing insecurities stemming from their childhood experiences. The characters felt like people I could meet in real life, not caricatures of people, which is something I always appreciate in books.
An area that I personally wish was a little different is some aspects of the writing style, including continuity. There would be moments of beautiful prose, but then also moments that felt a little juvenile, underdeveloped, or grammatically awkward. With this, the pacing also felt a little off at times. I think there is a wonderful story here, and I wish it felt like we weren't running through the scenes. Rather, I want the dialogue and emotions within these characters to shine.
My absolute favorite part of the book was when Harper and Daisy were separated, processing their emotions, and growing on their own. I enjoyed seeing Harper's experience dealing with his inner demons on his own and recognizing that no one could do it for him, even Daisy. That is the sign of a real, emotionally developing adult. Additionally, Daisy going through the grief of losing the relationship, but also recognizing that the way it started wasn't right on her part, while also letting her brothers know they were in the wrong as well, showed promising growth for her character as well.
In summary, this story has a very cute concept and shows good character growth. There are people that will really enjoy this book. Thank you to Olive Press Publishing and the author for this e-ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
3.5 ⭐️ for me.
First of thanks to Olivepresspublishing & S.Ashley for this ARC.
Loving Daisy is a best friends to lovers romance. It was abit hit or miss for me unfortunately. And im really gutted about that, as i had high hopes for a best friend to lovers trope.
It starts off good. You have Daisy whos with someone but has always loved Harper. You have Harper who has his serious demons but always loved Daisy.
When Daisys cheats on Cooper with Harper. That kind of erked me and tainted the experience. I feel it would have been better if she'd of least had the decency to finish with Cooper knowing she wanted Harper. Not only did Harper deserve the commitment but Cooper also deserved the honesty (even if he turned out to be a POS in the end). Along side this, there was some grammar errors & some words were they shouldn't have been, that could have easily been fixed.
Unfortunately for me. This is a 3.5 stars. It sucks as I really wanted to love it.
First of thanks to Olivepresspublishing & S.Ashley for this ARC.
Loving Daisy is a best friends to lovers romance. It was abit hit or miss for me unfortunately. And im really gutted about that, as i had high hopes for a best friend to lovers trope.
It starts off good. You have Daisy whos with someone but has always loved Harper. You have Harper who has his serious demons but always loved Daisy.
When Daisys cheats on Cooper with Harper. That kind of erked me and tainted the experience. I feel it would have been better if she'd of least had the decency to finish with Cooper knowing she wanted Harper. Not only did Harper deserve the commitment but Cooper also deserved the honesty (even if he turned out to be a POS in the end). Along side this, there was some grammar errors & some words were they shouldn't have been, that could have easily been fixed.
Unfortunately for me. This is a 3.5 stars. It sucks as I really wanted to love it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 12, 2026
I received an ARC of this book. this was my first book by S. Ashley and I truly do appreciate the opportunity to read this one early.
'Loving Daisy' is a third book in a series. I had not read wither of the first two books before reading this book. They have been on my TBR and if this book is any indication of how good those two can be I am looking forward to reading the other two books. I really did like this book. This story deals with a few heavy topics, so do not skip the content warnings. This is a best friends to lovers trope book. This has not always been my favorite trope to read, but S. Ashley did it so much justice. this story is about two best friends navigating a world of alcoholism, mental health, grief, and so many emotions one could lose count.
Daisy is the FMC. She helps her two brothers to run the motorcycle club that her family help to create. She is currently dating man that feels safe because she feels like the person that really holds her heaet would never want her. After years of pining, will she be able to secure the love she wants, needs and deserves or will she settle for predictable. Harper Wild is the MMC, He goes by Wilder by those close to him. Life has dealt him a bad hand. he carries everything internally, but what happens when you have no healthy outlet? will it be too late when he is finally ready to face is problems head on? The side characters are very well written. You get a glimpse of characters from the other books. It seems like it would be good to read them in order because of certain things that were mentioned and events that happened in the book, but at the same time I did not feel lost without reading them.
The story line of this book was so good. I was captivated from beginning to end. You get to experience a lot of emotions throughout this story. The pacing was perfect. When i first started reading it I thought "there's not going to be enough pages to not feel rushed toward the end". I was completely wrong with that. This is a total recommend from me.
'Loving Daisy' is a third book in a series. I had not read wither of the first two books before reading this book. They have been on my TBR and if this book is any indication of how good those two can be I am looking forward to reading the other two books. I really did like this book. This story deals with a few heavy topics, so do not skip the content warnings. This is a best friends to lovers trope book. This has not always been my favorite trope to read, but S. Ashley did it so much justice. this story is about two best friends navigating a world of alcoholism, mental health, grief, and so many emotions one could lose count.
Daisy is the FMC. She helps her two brothers to run the motorcycle club that her family help to create. She is currently dating man that feels safe because she feels like the person that really holds her heaet would never want her. After years of pining, will she be able to secure the love she wants, needs and deserves or will she settle for predictable. Harper Wild is the MMC, He goes by Wilder by those close to him. Life has dealt him a bad hand. he carries everything internally, but what happens when you have no healthy outlet? will it be too late when he is finally ready to face is problems head on? The side characters are very well written. You get a glimpse of characters from the other books. It seems like it would be good to read them in order because of certain things that were mentioned and events that happened in the book, but at the same time I did not feel lost without reading them.
The story line of this book was so good. I was captivated from beginning to end. You get to experience a lot of emotions throughout this story. The pacing was perfect. When i first started reading it I thought "there's not going to be enough pages to not feel rushed toward the end". I was completely wrong with that. This is a total recommend from me.
March 7, 2026
You would think being in love with your best friend would be a great thing. You know everything about them. Your lives are already entangled. For Harper Wild and Daisy Stone, taking it to the next level seems like an obvious choice, but… Even best friends have secrets.
Harper has been taught that real men bury their feelings. Guilt, fear, disappointment all haunt him like demons. Strong liquor takes care of the pain, and a well-honed golden exterior masks the rest. His best friend has always been the sunshine to his darkness, and now that she’s found someone else, Harper needs to confess his feelings before it’s too late.
Daisy is the brains and the mother hen of the group. Dating man after man, she hopes one will reach the standards she has set. A list that similarly reflects her best friend Harper. With a proposal on the table and kisses behind closed doors, Daisy has a decision to make.
Can their love survive the demons? Can you mess with fate? Can best friends really love each other completely?
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that may not be suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times.
Tropes: Secrets, Guilt/Fear/Disappointment/Haunt MMC, Alcoholic MMC, Sunshine FMC, Mother-Hen FMC, Mess with Fate, Best-friends-to-Lovers, Motorcycle Club, Found Family, Healing from Past Trauma, Childhood Friends, Emotional Healing, “It’s Always been You” Vibes, Jealousy and Tension done Right, Emotional Growth Arcs, Real/Raw Character Struggles.
Loving Daisy is the 3rd book in The Royal Rooster Series by S. Ashley.
This is the first book by S. Ashley that I have read and I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. This is a lovely romance about childhood friends, Daisy and Harper, and their journey to find their way to confronting their fears and their pasts all in order to find love and acceptance within themselves and with each other. This is the 3rd book in The Royal Rooster Series which is an interconnected series of standalones.
The one aspect of this book that I truly found I loved the most was actually the characters and I loved Harper and Daisy the most out of all the characters. I loved all the familial bonds between everyone and that was so heartwarming, and this book honestly had me curious as to how to the first two couple’s stories unfolded and evolved.
I loved how Ms. Ashley gave both Harper and Daisy both these realistic characteristics, things like they both experienced different insecurities that stemmed from their childhood experiences. Harper and Daisy along with all the other characters felt like people I could meet on the street or could live next door to me, not just caricatures of people, and this is something I always really appreciate in the books I read.
Daisy: she is the one who tends to be the brains and the mother-hen of their friend group. She’s the middle child with an older and younger brother and together with her brother’s and Harper she is also the co-owner of the Royal Rooster Motorcycle Club.
She makes her fair share of mistakes which include cheating on her boyfriend Cooper with Harper, which ends up leaving a proposal on Daisy’s table, a few kisses behind closed doors, and in the end, Daisy has to make a choice between two men she cares deeply about.
I loved the way that Daisy stayed true to who she was and I loved that her personality never changed. She’s remains the strong, nurturing “mother-hen” we see in the beginning of the book. But, at the same time, I do wish that we could have gone a bit deeper into her emotional struggles, especially when it came to the proposal and the weight of being forced to choose between safety and the love that Daisy has known was always there. I just wish we could have gotten a few moments in her head.
Harper: He grew up being told that a real man doesn’t show their feelings they bury them. So, Harper buries his guilt, fear, disappointment, and it all haunts him like demons. And rather than dealing with his feelings, Harper ends up turning to liquor to numb and take away his pain. He hides it all behind his well-honed golden exterior that masks everything he tries so hard to hide. Daisy is the sunshine to his darkness.
Harper has not had an easy life. His sister Reyna died while she was waiting for him to return after he ran off after having a fight. Now Harper’s mom blames him for Reyna’s death. And I can understand this, but seriously, mum, you’ve already lost one child, do you really want to push you’re only remaining child away? All for something that no one could have ever predicted happening?
Harpers father was an alcoholic, and it seems that Harper is starting to follow in his father’s footsteps. And things get even harder for Harper when everything goes down with Daisy, not only does she turn her back on him, which is understandable, but so do her brothers. So, I can’t really blame him for packing up and running away.
Harper has been battling some very serious inner demons, especially with alcohol. And it’s that struggle is really a very central part of his character. One of the things that I appreciated is that the author refused to romanticize his pain. Harper’s entire journey feels real, raw, slow, and really very earned.
Watching Harper spiral, confront his guilt, and realize that he needed to choose to heal both his physical and mental health for himself, not only for Daisy. This realization added so much depth to his character and to the overall story. The one thing that you never doubt through this book is Harper’s love for Daisy, that remains undeniable, but his entire character growth through this entire book is what makes his character so compelling.
The one thing I did have a bit of an issue with, and this is a personal problem that I wish was just a bit different, was some of the aspects of the writing style and continuity. S. Ashley so often had these moments of such beautiful narrative, and then there were other moments where I felt like her writing was just juvenile, underdeveloped, grammatically awkward, I don’t know how to explain it, I just felt off and way below the quality of writing that we know S. Ashley could produce.
And along with this change, the pacing changed and felt awkward. I loved the overall storyline and the premise of the story; there were just times where I felt like the scenes were being rushed and we were running through the scenes. I really wish there could have been more steady pacing through all the scenes with steady dialogue and emotions that really allowed all these characters to shine.
One of my favorite parts of this book were when Harper and Daisy were separated. Yes, I cried and I really felt for them. At the same time though, I loved the way they processed their emotions and they continued to grow as individuals. I loved watching Harper deal with his inner demons, the way that he recognized that he was the only one who could deal with those demons. That emotional growth and the way Harper proved that he was in fact growing up and turning into a mature adult.
And Daisy, she goes through her own share of grief at the loss of the relationship, but she also has the maturity to realize that it didn’t start the right way on her part, she also lets her brothers know that they were in the wrong as well, how they were wrong, and why. All this showed real growth on Daisy’s part.
I absolutely loved this story, the concept was really very lovely and S. Ashley gave us some wonderful character development with stunning character growth. I really do think that other readers who pick this book up will enjoy it just as much as I did.
I adored the found-family aspect that you see within the Royal Rooster Motorcycle Club. That was so heartwarming and you feel the strong emotional backbone that the Royal Rooster’s bring to the story. All the secondary characters have me curious about the other 2 books in this series and the books to come. The bonds that you see between everyone in the motorcycle club feel so real and genuine and lived-in. It feels like the Royal Roosters could be the Motorcycle Club that you would find down the street.
Loving Daisy is best for those who love emotional, angsty romance with stunning banter, deep amazing healing vibes, a lovable “mother-hen” FMC, a kind and caring MMC, all tied together with a love story that will deeply hurt before you feel safe again.
All I can say now is that I need Axel’s story like yesterday. I really need to know how that broody, grumpy energy is going to deliver and how his story is going to play out.
Harper has been taught that real men bury their feelings. Guilt, fear, disappointment all haunt him like demons. Strong liquor takes care of the pain, and a well-honed golden exterior masks the rest. His best friend has always been the sunshine to his darkness, and now that she’s found someone else, Harper needs to confess his feelings before it’s too late.
Daisy is the brains and the mother hen of the group. Dating man after man, she hopes one will reach the standards she has set. A list that similarly reflects her best friend Harper. With a proposal on the table and kisses behind closed doors, Daisy has a decision to make.
Can their love survive the demons? Can you mess with fate? Can best friends really love each other completely?
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that may not be suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times.
Tropes: Secrets, Guilt/Fear/Disappointment/Haunt MMC, Alcoholic MMC, Sunshine FMC, Mother-Hen FMC, Mess with Fate, Best-friends-to-Lovers, Motorcycle Club, Found Family, Healing from Past Trauma, Childhood Friends, Emotional Healing, “It’s Always been You” Vibes, Jealousy and Tension done Right, Emotional Growth Arcs, Real/Raw Character Struggles.
Loving Daisy is the 3rd book in The Royal Rooster Series by S. Ashley.
This is the first book by S. Ashley that I have read and I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. This is a lovely romance about childhood friends, Daisy and Harper, and their journey to find their way to confronting their fears and their pasts all in order to find love and acceptance within themselves and with each other. This is the 3rd book in The Royal Rooster Series which is an interconnected series of standalones.
The one aspect of this book that I truly found I loved the most was actually the characters and I loved Harper and Daisy the most out of all the characters. I loved all the familial bonds between everyone and that was so heartwarming, and this book honestly had me curious as to how to the first two couple’s stories unfolded and evolved.
I loved how Ms. Ashley gave both Harper and Daisy both these realistic characteristics, things like they both experienced different insecurities that stemmed from their childhood experiences. Harper and Daisy along with all the other characters felt like people I could meet on the street or could live next door to me, not just caricatures of people, and this is something I always really appreciate in the books I read.
Daisy: she is the one who tends to be the brains and the mother-hen of their friend group. She’s the middle child with an older and younger brother and together with her brother’s and Harper she is also the co-owner of the Royal Rooster Motorcycle Club.
She makes her fair share of mistakes which include cheating on her boyfriend Cooper with Harper, which ends up leaving a proposal on Daisy’s table, a few kisses behind closed doors, and in the end, Daisy has to make a choice between two men she cares deeply about.
I loved the way that Daisy stayed true to who she was and I loved that her personality never changed. She’s remains the strong, nurturing “mother-hen” we see in the beginning of the book. But, at the same time, I do wish that we could have gone a bit deeper into her emotional struggles, especially when it came to the proposal and the weight of being forced to choose between safety and the love that Daisy has known was always there. I just wish we could have gotten a few moments in her head.
Harper: He grew up being told that a real man doesn’t show their feelings they bury them. So, Harper buries his guilt, fear, disappointment, and it all haunts him like demons. And rather than dealing with his feelings, Harper ends up turning to liquor to numb and take away his pain. He hides it all behind his well-honed golden exterior that masks everything he tries so hard to hide. Daisy is the sunshine to his darkness.
Harper has not had an easy life. His sister Reyna died while she was waiting for him to return after he ran off after having a fight. Now Harper’s mom blames him for Reyna’s death. And I can understand this, but seriously, mum, you’ve already lost one child, do you really want to push you’re only remaining child away? All for something that no one could have ever predicted happening?
Harpers father was an alcoholic, and it seems that Harper is starting to follow in his father’s footsteps. And things get even harder for Harper when everything goes down with Daisy, not only does she turn her back on him, which is understandable, but so do her brothers. So, I can’t really blame him for packing up and running away.
Harper has been battling some very serious inner demons, especially with alcohol. And it’s that struggle is really a very central part of his character. One of the things that I appreciated is that the author refused to romanticize his pain. Harper’s entire journey feels real, raw, slow, and really very earned.
Watching Harper spiral, confront his guilt, and realize that he needed to choose to heal both his physical and mental health for himself, not only for Daisy. This realization added so much depth to his character and to the overall story. The one thing that you never doubt through this book is Harper’s love for Daisy, that remains undeniable, but his entire character growth through this entire book is what makes his character so compelling.
The one thing I did have a bit of an issue with, and this is a personal problem that I wish was just a bit different, was some of the aspects of the writing style and continuity. S. Ashley so often had these moments of such beautiful narrative, and then there were other moments where I felt like her writing was just juvenile, underdeveloped, grammatically awkward, I don’t know how to explain it, I just felt off and way below the quality of writing that we know S. Ashley could produce.
And along with this change, the pacing changed and felt awkward. I loved the overall storyline and the premise of the story; there were just times where I felt like the scenes were being rushed and we were running through the scenes. I really wish there could have been more steady pacing through all the scenes with steady dialogue and emotions that really allowed all these characters to shine.
One of my favorite parts of this book were when Harper and Daisy were separated. Yes, I cried and I really felt for them. At the same time though, I loved the way they processed their emotions and they continued to grow as individuals. I loved watching Harper deal with his inner demons, the way that he recognized that he was the only one who could deal with those demons. That emotional growth and the way Harper proved that he was in fact growing up and turning into a mature adult.
And Daisy, she goes through her own share of grief at the loss of the relationship, but she also has the maturity to realize that it didn’t start the right way on her part, she also lets her brothers know that they were in the wrong as well, how they were wrong, and why. All this showed real growth on Daisy’s part.
I absolutely loved this story, the concept was really very lovely and S. Ashley gave us some wonderful character development with stunning character growth. I really do think that other readers who pick this book up will enjoy it just as much as I did.
I adored the found-family aspect that you see within the Royal Rooster Motorcycle Club. That was so heartwarming and you feel the strong emotional backbone that the Royal Rooster’s bring to the story. All the secondary characters have me curious about the other 2 books in this series and the books to come. The bonds that you see between everyone in the motorcycle club feel so real and genuine and lived-in. It feels like the Royal Roosters could be the Motorcycle Club that you would find down the street.
Loving Daisy is best for those who love emotional, angsty romance with stunning banter, deep amazing healing vibes, a lovable “mother-hen” FMC, a kind and caring MMC, all tied together with a love story that will deeply hurt before you feel safe again.
All I can say now is that I need Axel’s story like yesterday. I really need to know how that broody, grumpy energy is going to deliver and how his story is going to play out.
February 17, 2026
I received this book as an ARC from Twisted Chaos PR in exchange for an honest review
Title: Loving Daisy
Author: S. Ashley
Series: Royal Roosters Club #3
Can be read as standalone? Yes
Genre: Romance
Format: E-Book
Platform: ARC
POV: Dual/first person
⭐ Ratings
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
🏷️ Tropes
Best friends to lovers
Motorcycle club
Found family
Healing from past trauma
⚠️ Content Warnings / Triggers
Death of a sibling (described on page but in the past)
Alcoholism
Motorcycle crash
cheating
💭 Non-Spoiler Review
Loving Daisy is the third book in this series and it can be read as a stand along (I have not read the other two books prior to writing this review although I am going back and reading the other books in this series). This book follows Harper and Daisy and they come to terms with their feelings and struggle with past trauma. Harper and Daisy are part of the Royal Rooster motorcycle club and have been best friends since they were kids. The two have been in love with each other for years but theres always something that keeps them apart. Finally they both agree that they can’t fight the pull anymore but of course it’s never that easy. Overall this was a really good book, there were some problems with the writing (words spelled wrong or using the wrong word i.e. sense instead of since) which did hurt the book quite a bit for me. It honestly looks like no one proofread the book because these are really easy problems to catch and there were several of them. The story itself was cute and I really enjoyed it, but it definitely needs some work.
❤️ Favorite Things
Best friends to lovers trope
The banter between Daisy and Harper
Daisy standing up for herself with her brothers and not letting them get away just because they give her a simple apology
😬 Least Favorite Things
The cheating on Cooper bit (even though I didn’t like him)
Harpers entire family (minus Reyna)
📖 Would I Recommend?
Yes
Best for readers who love emotional, angsty romance with deep healing vibes, a lovable heroine, and a swoony love story that hurts a little before it feels safe again.
Title: Loving Daisy
Author: S. Ashley
Series: Royal Roosters Club #3
Can be read as standalone? Yes
Genre: Romance
Format: E-Book
Platform: ARC
POV: Dual/first person
⭐ Ratings
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)
🏷️ Tropes
Best friends to lovers
Motorcycle club
Found family
Healing from past trauma
⚠️ Content Warnings / Triggers
Death of a sibling (described on page but in the past)
Alcoholism
Motorcycle crash
cheating
💭 Non-Spoiler Review
Loving Daisy is the third book in this series and it can be read as a stand along (I have not read the other two books prior to writing this review although I am going back and reading the other books in this series). This book follows Harper and Daisy and they come to terms with their feelings and struggle with past trauma. Harper and Daisy are part of the Royal Rooster motorcycle club and have been best friends since they were kids. The two have been in love with each other for years but theres always something that keeps them apart. Finally they both agree that they can’t fight the pull anymore but of course it’s never that easy. Overall this was a really good book, there were some problems with the writing (words spelled wrong or using the wrong word i.e. sense instead of since) which did hurt the book quite a bit for me. It honestly looks like no one proofread the book because these are really easy problems to catch and there were several of them. The story itself was cute and I really enjoyed it, but it definitely needs some work.
❤️ Favorite Things
Best friends to lovers trope
The banter between Daisy and Harper
Daisy standing up for herself with her brothers and not letting them get away just because they give her a simple apology
😬 Least Favorite Things
The cheating on Cooper bit (even though I didn’t like him)
Harpers entire family (minus Reyna)
📖 Would I Recommend?
Yes
Best for readers who love emotional, angsty romance with deep healing vibes, a lovable heroine, and a swoony love story that hurts a little before it feels safe again.
Review of advance copy
Loving Daisy is Book 3 in the Royal Roosters series and can be read as a standalone. This installment follows Daisy Stone, the middle child and co-owner of the Royal Rooster Motorcycle Club alongside her brothers, and her childhood best friend, Harper Wild.
This story is equal parts friends-to-lovers romance and emotional healing journey.
Daisy and Harper have been in love with each other for years… but it’s never been the right time. The tension between them is immediate, years of history, unresolved feelings, jealousy simmering under the surface, and that constant fear of “what if we ruin everything?” It’s messy in the most human way. You can feel how intertwined their lives are in every conversation, every look, every almost-moment.
Harper especially stood out to me. He’s been battling serious inner demons, particularly with alcohol, and that struggle is a central part of his character. I appreciated that the author didn’t romanticize his pain. His journey felt raw, slow, and earned. Watching him spiral, confront his guilt, and ultimately realize that he had to choose healing for himself, not just for Daisy, added real depth to the story. His love for her is undeniable, but his growth is what made his character compelling.
Daisy isn’t oblivious to their connection either. She feels it just as deeply. I loved that she wasn’t written as perfect, she makes mistakes, she wrestles with her own insecurities, and she grows. Their separation and time apart for individual healing ended up being one of my favorite parts of the book. It showed maturity and emotional development for both characters.
The found-family aspect within the motorcycle club was heartwarming and added a strong emotional backbone to the story. The side characters made me curious about the other books in the series, and the bond between everyone felt genuine and lived-in.
Tropes you can expect:
• Best friends to lovers
• Childhood friends
• Motorcycle club
• Found family
• Emotional healing
Trigger warnings:
• Past death of a family member
• Depression and alcohol abuse
• Motorcycle crash
• Cheating
Overall, It’s flawed, complicated, and emotional, just like real love often is. If you enjoy childhood best friends with years of unresolved tension, jealousy that simmers beneath the surface, and a hero who has to face his darkest moments before becoming the man she deserves, this one is worth picking up.
I received an ARC of Loving Daisy from Twisted Chaos PR in exchange for my honest review.
This story is equal parts friends-to-lovers romance and emotional healing journey.
Daisy and Harper have been in love with each other for years… but it’s never been the right time. The tension between them is immediate, years of history, unresolved feelings, jealousy simmering under the surface, and that constant fear of “what if we ruin everything?” It’s messy in the most human way. You can feel how intertwined their lives are in every conversation, every look, every almost-moment.
Harper especially stood out to me. He’s been battling serious inner demons, particularly with alcohol, and that struggle is a central part of his character. I appreciated that the author didn’t romanticize his pain. His journey felt raw, slow, and earned. Watching him spiral, confront his guilt, and ultimately realize that he had to choose healing for himself, not just for Daisy, added real depth to the story. His love for her is undeniable, but his growth is what made his character compelling.
Daisy isn’t oblivious to their connection either. She feels it just as deeply. I loved that she wasn’t written as perfect, she makes mistakes, she wrestles with her own insecurities, and she grows. Their separation and time apart for individual healing ended up being one of my favorite parts of the book. It showed maturity and emotional development for both characters.
The found-family aspect within the motorcycle club was heartwarming and added a strong emotional backbone to the story. The side characters made me curious about the other books in the series, and the bond between everyone felt genuine and lived-in.
Tropes you can expect:
• Best friends to lovers
• Childhood friends
• Motorcycle club
• Found family
• Emotional healing
Trigger warnings:
• Past death of a family member
• Depression and alcohol abuse
• Motorcycle crash
• Cheating
Overall, It’s flawed, complicated, and emotional, just like real love often is. If you enjoy childhood best friends with years of unresolved tension, jealousy that simmers beneath the surface, and a hero who has to face his darkest moments before becoming the man she deserves, this one is worth picking up.
I received an ARC of Loving Daisy from Twisted Chaos PR in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy
What happens when you’ve been in love with your childhood best friend your entire life… but it’s always the wrong time? That’s exactly what we get with Daisy Stone and Harper Wild — and wow, did this one wreck me in the best way.
Second-chance (but not really), childhood best friends, years of unresolved feelings simmering under the surface? Say less. I was hooked immediately. The tension, the longing, the stolen glances and even more stolen moments — it all jumps off the page from the very beginning.
Harper is down bad for Daisy. Like… painfully, undeniably, heart-on-his-sleeve in a way he doesn’t even fully know how to handle. And while he makes it very clear he’s not a fan of the guy Daisy is dating (and honestly… same), he also makes his feelings for her impossible to ignore. The jealousy? The restraint? The quiet “I’d choose you every time” energy? Ugh. It was everything. And that nickname!?
But what really made this book stand out for me is how layered Harper’s character is. He’s battling his own demons, especially with his drinking, and S. Ashley did such an incredible job handling that storyline. It felt raw and real without ever feeling preachy. The way she showed the contrast between spiraling and choosing to seek help was powerful. It added so much depth to Wild and made his love for Daisy feel even more selfless — because even when he’s struggling, he still puts her first.
And Daisy? She’s not oblivious. She feels it. The connection between them is tangible, lived-in, years in the making. You can feel the history in every conversation. That kind of emotional buildup just hits different.
This might honestly be my favorite Royal Roosters book so far. The character development alone sets it apart. Everything felt relatable — messy, complicated, imperfect in the most human way. S. Ashley really brought these two to life, and I was rooting for them so hard.
If you love:
Childhood best friends to lovers
“It’s always been you” vibes
Jealousy and tension done right
Emotional growth arcs
Real, raw character struggles
Then Loving Daisy absolutely needs to be on your TBR. It’s angsty, heartfelt, and full of the kind of love that waits… even when the timing never seems right. 💛
Second-chance (but not really), childhood best friends, years of unresolved feelings simmering under the surface? Say less. I was hooked immediately. The tension, the longing, the stolen glances and even more stolen moments — it all jumps off the page from the very beginning.
Harper is down bad for Daisy. Like… painfully, undeniably, heart-on-his-sleeve in a way he doesn’t even fully know how to handle. And while he makes it very clear he’s not a fan of the guy Daisy is dating (and honestly… same), he also makes his feelings for her impossible to ignore. The jealousy? The restraint? The quiet “I’d choose you every time” energy? Ugh. It was everything. And that nickname!?
But what really made this book stand out for me is how layered Harper’s character is. He’s battling his own demons, especially with his drinking, and S. Ashley did such an incredible job handling that storyline. It felt raw and real without ever feeling preachy. The way she showed the contrast between spiraling and choosing to seek help was powerful. It added so much depth to Wild and made his love for Daisy feel even more selfless — because even when he’s struggling, he still puts her first.
And Daisy? She’s not oblivious. She feels it. The connection between them is tangible, lived-in, years in the making. You can feel the history in every conversation. That kind of emotional buildup just hits different.
This might honestly be my favorite Royal Roosters book so far. The character development alone sets it apart. Everything felt relatable — messy, complicated, imperfect in the most human way. S. Ashley really brought these two to life, and I was rooting for them so hard.
If you love:
Childhood best friends to lovers
“It’s always been you” vibes
Jealousy and tension done right
Emotional growth arcs
Real, raw character struggles
Then Loving Daisy absolutely needs to be on your TBR. It’s angsty, heartfelt, and full of the kind of love that waits… even when the timing never seems right. 💛
March 10, 2026
A childhood best-friends-to-lovers story about trauma, addiction, and self-healing? My first instinct was: buckle up—this is going to hurt.
And honestly? It did a pretty solid job.
We start with Harper, the best friend who has spent most of his life quietly pining after Daisy while struggling heavily with his own inner demons. And we have Daisy—the imperfect counterpart to Harper’s emotional spiral.
My favorite aspect of the book is actually how imperfect they are. Not quirky-book messy. Not “oops I made a bad decision once” messy. I mean real messy.
Loving Daisy follows the real mental and emotional toll alcoholism can take on someone and the people around them. S. Ashley did an incredible job depicting the mindset of someone caught in that cycle—especially the withdrawals, the fight-or-flight responses, and the trauma that fuels it all.
I enjoyed the dynamic between the couple but, if you know me, this should come as no surprise. I was a little bummed at how quickly the relationship progressed.
Yes, they had been best friends for years. Yes, they had been secretly in love forever. But where was the torture? The frustrated screaming at my Kindle. The angry pacing around my house like I was stuck waiting in the DMV line for four hours.
As adorable as Daisy and Harper were together… they didn’t quite emotionally destroy me the way I had hoped.
However, the ending did make up for some of that. Without giving too much away, the time the characters spent apart actually strengthened the story. Realistically, healing required both of them to step back and confront themselves before they could move forward.
I had the wonderful opportunity to read this as an ARC, and this was my first book from S. Ashley. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised.
Would I have liked a little more emotional torture? Absolutely. But that might just be a me thing. (I may or may not have a problem.)
And honestly? It did a pretty solid job.
We start with Harper, the best friend who has spent most of his life quietly pining after Daisy while struggling heavily with his own inner demons. And we have Daisy—the imperfect counterpart to Harper’s emotional spiral.
My favorite aspect of the book is actually how imperfect they are. Not quirky-book messy. Not “oops I made a bad decision once” messy. I mean real messy.
Loving Daisy follows the real mental and emotional toll alcoholism can take on someone and the people around them. S. Ashley did an incredible job depicting the mindset of someone caught in that cycle—especially the withdrawals, the fight-or-flight responses, and the trauma that fuels it all.
I enjoyed the dynamic between the couple but, if you know me, this should come as no surprise. I was a little bummed at how quickly the relationship progressed.
Yes, they had been best friends for years. Yes, they had been secretly in love forever. But where was the torture? The frustrated screaming at my Kindle. The angry pacing around my house like I was stuck waiting in the DMV line for four hours.
As adorable as Daisy and Harper were together… they didn’t quite emotionally destroy me the way I had hoped.
However, the ending did make up for some of that. Without giving too much away, the time the characters spent apart actually strengthened the story. Realistically, healing required both of them to step back and confront themselves before they could move forward.
I had the wonderful opportunity to read this as an ARC, and this was my first book from S. Ashley. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised.
Would I have liked a little more emotional torture? Absolutely. But that might just be a me thing. (I may or may not have a problem.)
March 5, 2026
I received this book as an eARC from Twisted Chaos PR so firstly I want to thank the team and the author for choosing me to read and review.
First off I think it's kind of important to know that this book is actually part of a series (I didn't know prior to reading) however, upon reading other reviews, it seems the series are more stand alone books focusing on different characters within the same universe and group of characters. This book focuses on the building relationship between characters Harper and Daisy.
I like the idea of the story, I love the characters and their growth, I love the idea of childhood friends to lovers. The book itself is lovely and is a really nice, chill read. it's quite short and I do feel like the author could have made it a longer book as some of the story does feel a little rushed and almost like being thrown from scene to scene which is really my only quirk with it. There is a little inconsistency with the grammar and the style of writing but I think for an indie author, it's really not that awful but it definitely could be better written.
I like that there are different view points so sometimes you're reading from Harper's view and other times from Daisy's, this gives a lovely twist to being able to understand both characters and it is specified at the start of each chapter which character it is.
There is one moment that I didn't hugely like because it feels like it should have been really obvious and yet the character completely misses the other character's point and suggests something else. I do however, also believe that this may be a play on the fact that at the time of that interaction, the characters were young and therefore would naturally be a bit more naive.
Overall I would recommend this book to someone who wants a quick, cute read. I will be reading the other books in the series thanks to this one ☺️
First off I think it's kind of important to know that this book is actually part of a series (I didn't know prior to reading) however, upon reading other reviews, it seems the series are more stand alone books focusing on different characters within the same universe and group of characters. This book focuses on the building relationship between characters Harper and Daisy.
I like the idea of the story, I love the characters and their growth, I love the idea of childhood friends to lovers. The book itself is lovely and is a really nice, chill read. it's quite short and I do feel like the author could have made it a longer book as some of the story does feel a little rushed and almost like being thrown from scene to scene which is really my only quirk with it. There is a little inconsistency with the grammar and the style of writing but I think for an indie author, it's really not that awful but it definitely could be better written.
I like that there are different view points so sometimes you're reading from Harper's view and other times from Daisy's, this gives a lovely twist to being able to understand both characters and it is specified at the start of each chapter which character it is.
There is one moment that I didn't hugely like because it feels like it should have been really obvious and yet the character completely misses the other character's point and suggests something else. I do however, also believe that this may be a play on the fact that at the time of that interaction, the characters were young and therefore would naturally be a bit more naive.
Overall I would recommend this book to someone who wants a quick, cute read. I will be reading the other books in the series thanks to this one ☺️
Review of advance copy received from Author
Loving Daisy is the third book in this series and can be read as a standalone. I've read all the books in this series and the first two were amazing. I have really enjoyed this one just be aware if you're not a fan of third act breakup as I generally am not I'm giving you a heads up now, even though it felt needed in the story. This book was definitely an emotional ride and tissues will be needed.
This book is about childhood friends Daisy and Harper who have always loved each other and get their second chance. In order to make their relationship work however Harper will need to face the fears from the past and the addiction he's held at bay.
Daisy and Harper both had a lot of character growth throughout the book. They had their ups and downs but in the end they were always meant to be they just had to work on themselves a bit too. I think there's a lot of strength in realizing you have to step away to get better to be better for someone as heartbreaking as it is. Sometimes you just can't see past the darkness until you reach the bottom and get help and build yourself up again. I believe that's how Harper was but him knowing someone cared made a difference too.
It was really nice to be back with all the other characters again and to get a glimpse as to what was happening in their lives. I really enjoy that about a series where you get to know so many characters and check in with them with every story that comes along.
Overall a great read and definitely worth picking up but I still loved one and two more. I'm not sure who is going to be in the next book but I'm hoping for Axel! It's got to be him!
This book is about childhood friends Daisy and Harper who have always loved each other and get their second chance. In order to make their relationship work however Harper will need to face the fears from the past and the addiction he's held at bay.
Daisy and Harper both had a lot of character growth throughout the book. They had their ups and downs but in the end they were always meant to be they just had to work on themselves a bit too. I think there's a lot of strength in realizing you have to step away to get better to be better for someone as heartbreaking as it is. Sometimes you just can't see past the darkness until you reach the bottom and get help and build yourself up again. I believe that's how Harper was but him knowing someone cared made a difference too.
It was really nice to be back with all the other characters again and to get a glimpse as to what was happening in their lives. I really enjoy that about a series where you get to know so many characters and check in with them with every story that comes along.
Overall a great read and definitely worth picking up but I still loved one and two more. I'm not sure who is going to be in the next book but I'm hoping for Axel! It's got to be him!
Review of advance copy received from Author
The premise is that Daisy and Harper are best friends. Harper has been in love with Daisy for a long time but he has never acted on it because he doesn't want to lose her. There was one point in their teenage years where they almost became more but it coincided with a tragedy in Harper's life and he pushed Daisy away. At the beginning of the book Daisy is in a relationship with someone else. They both have dated other people over the years but nothing has ever stuck. They get together fairly quickly and without much push / pull. There is also 3rd act breakup with some family meddling. Harper has demons he needs to battle and this plays a big role in the later stages of the book.
Unfortunately, this book fell a little flat for me. The premise of the story is good and arguably it gets better towards the end but it needed to be longer and more developed. There were too many things glossed over, lots of telling and not showing. In the beginning we are thrown into it but there isn't enough build up to how they got to where are. We are told they have pined for each other for years but the reader is thrown straight into them giving into their feelings, it was hard to picture the past and understand the depth of their relationship. There's no real explanation as to why they've gone all these years and stayed away but suddenly now's the time - I needed that moment.
As you move through the story situations are not played out enough, the story isn’t given enough time to develop and certain scenarios feel abrupt as well as the resolutions too easy. I think if this had another 50/100 pages it could have really fleshed out the story.
Unfortunately, this book fell a little flat for me. The premise of the story is good and arguably it gets better towards the end but it needed to be longer and more developed. There were too many things glossed over, lots of telling and not showing. In the beginning we are thrown into it but there isn't enough build up to how they got to where are. We are told they have pined for each other for years but the reader is thrown straight into them giving into their feelings, it was hard to picture the past and understand the depth of their relationship. There's no real explanation as to why they've gone all these years and stayed away but suddenly now's the time - I needed that moment.
As you move through the story situations are not played out enough, the story isn’t given enough time to develop and certain scenarios feel abrupt as well as the resolutions too easy. I think if this had another 50/100 pages it could have really fleshed out the story.
February 27, 2026
LOVING DAISY by S. Ashley has promise and a good premise. Harper Wild and Daisy Stone have loved one another since high school and many think they are meant to be, but they have never gotten together, instead they’ve been best friends for years. The two have grown up together, belonging to families that are intertwined and joined in a motorcycle club now run by this younger generation. Even best friends can have secrets and hidden feelings and traumas. Sometimes these demons take over and create big complications. Be warned that this book does involve the death of a sibling, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
The idea of the book is good, but for me, it didn’t quite hit after the first quarter of the book. There is too much redundancy and there are many spelling errors which pulled my attention from the story. To be fair, this is an ARC, but it doesn’t appear to have gone through any real proofreading. The time jumps in the book are hard to follow and at times happen from one paragraph to another. Going from one day to months later in the next paragraph is jarring. Some of the story could be edited down and I would’ve loved more relationship building and background that was deeper. We know Harper and Daisy have a longtime love, but it kind of comes across more as lifetime lust only. The things that the characters do and the things they say come across as juvenile and how a high schooler might think of adult relationships. There’s too much quick fixing amongst all the characters and we need more depth overall. With a little reworking, Daisy and Harper’s story could be knocked out of the park.
I read this as an ARC through Olive Press Publishing.
The idea of the book is good, but for me, it didn’t quite hit after the first quarter of the book. There is too much redundancy and there are many spelling errors which pulled my attention from the story. To be fair, this is an ARC, but it doesn’t appear to have gone through any real proofreading. The time jumps in the book are hard to follow and at times happen from one paragraph to another. Going from one day to months later in the next paragraph is jarring. Some of the story could be edited down and I would’ve loved more relationship building and background that was deeper. We know Harper and Daisy have a longtime love, but it kind of comes across more as lifetime lust only. The things that the characters do and the things they say come across as juvenile and how a high schooler might think of adult relationships. There’s too much quick fixing amongst all the characters and we need more depth overall. With a little reworking, Daisy and Harper’s story could be knocked out of the park.
I read this as an ARC through Olive Press Publishing.
March 5, 2026
Some love stories are messy, painful, and perfectly timed all at once. Loving Daisy is exactly that.
This is a childhood best friends to lovers story with a heavy dose of right person, wrong time. Harper Wild has loved Daisy Stone for as long as he can remember. She’s his best friend’s little sister, his sunshine in a life that’s been anything but bright. After a devastating loss in his teenage years, Harper becomes a shell of who he used to be, carrying grief and guilt that never truly left him.
What I loved most about this book is how honestly it handles mental health and addiction. It doesn’t glamorize the struggle or pretend it’s romantic. It shows the reality, the damage, and the fight to come back from it. Watching Harper try to find his way back to himself while still loving Daisy from the sidelines completely wrecked me.
Daisy has her own life, her own relationship, and the complicated dynamic of working alongside Harper and her brothers at their motorcycle club only makes the tension stronger.
This story is emotional, raw, and full of quiet, enduring love. Harper calling Daisy “sunshine” might’ve been the thing that melted me the most.
If you love:
✨ Childhood best friends to lovers
✨ Right person, wrong time
✨ Protective, broken MMCs
✨ Motorcycle club romance
✨ Emotional healing and second chances
…then this one will absolutely pull on your heart.
This is a childhood best friends to lovers story with a heavy dose of right person, wrong time. Harper Wild has loved Daisy Stone for as long as he can remember. She’s his best friend’s little sister, his sunshine in a life that’s been anything but bright. After a devastating loss in his teenage years, Harper becomes a shell of who he used to be, carrying grief and guilt that never truly left him.
What I loved most about this book is how honestly it handles mental health and addiction. It doesn’t glamorize the struggle or pretend it’s romantic. It shows the reality, the damage, and the fight to come back from it. Watching Harper try to find his way back to himself while still loving Daisy from the sidelines completely wrecked me.
Daisy has her own life, her own relationship, and the complicated dynamic of working alongside Harper and her brothers at their motorcycle club only makes the tension stronger.
This story is emotional, raw, and full of quiet, enduring love. Harper calling Daisy “sunshine” might’ve been the thing that melted me the most.
If you love:
✨ Childhood best friends to lovers
✨ Right person, wrong time
✨ Protective, broken MMCs
✨ Motorcycle club romance
✨ Emotional healing and second chances
…then this one will absolutely pull on your heart.
March 12, 2026
3.75 ⭐ | 🌶🌶
This was one of those books where I mostly just vibed with the story.
We get motorcycle club + best friends to lovers + mutual pining, which is already a winning combination for me. Both the MMC and FMC are clearly in love with each other, but neither of them will actually say it out loud, so the tension just sits there simmering for most of the book. It’s messy and emotional in a way that felt pretty real.
The MMC spends a lot of the story in a darker mental space and coping in unhealthy ways, which added some weight to the romance. Watching both of them slowly work through their feelings (even when they were terrible at communicating) kept me hooked.
The pacing is fast, which I liked overall, but there are a few time jumps that felt a little jarring. Most of the time I could catch up quickly, but occasionally it pulled me out of the story for a minute.
This is definitely a character-driven romance, and the friends-to-lovers dynamic worked really well for me.
The ending includes a trope that isn’t normally my favorite, but it still wrapped things up in a satisfying way.
Overall: fast paced, angsty, and very easy to binge.
🎧 Song that sounds like this book: Sleeptalk — Dayseeker
This was one of those books where I mostly just vibed with the story.
We get motorcycle club + best friends to lovers + mutual pining, which is already a winning combination for me. Both the MMC and FMC are clearly in love with each other, but neither of them will actually say it out loud, so the tension just sits there simmering for most of the book. It’s messy and emotional in a way that felt pretty real.
The MMC spends a lot of the story in a darker mental space and coping in unhealthy ways, which added some weight to the romance. Watching both of them slowly work through their feelings (even when they were terrible at communicating) kept me hooked.
The pacing is fast, which I liked overall, but there are a few time jumps that felt a little jarring. Most of the time I could catch up quickly, but occasionally it pulled me out of the story for a minute.
This is definitely a character-driven romance, and the friends-to-lovers dynamic worked really well for me.
The ending includes a trope that isn’t normally my favorite, but it still wrapped things up in a satisfying way.
Overall: fast paced, angsty, and very easy to binge.
🎧 Song that sounds like this book: Sleeptalk — Dayseeker
February 21, 2026
I received this book as an ARC from Twisted Chaos PR in exchange for honest feedback
Loving Daisy is book 3 of the Royal Rooster book. It can be read as a stand alone (but the experience is best if followed by the first two) Daisy, is the middle child and part owner of the motorcycle club she owns with her brothers (The Royal Rooster Club) her best friend Harper has always been her go to. Harper has battled with some serious dark demons, as the clubs bartender… he spends most nights pining for his best friend and drinking himself to keep the demons at bay.
This book was equal parts healing and discovering what haunts Harper, and discovering what happens when you take that leap with your best friend. I think the author did a good job showing a character that struggled with addiction and how far he would go to turn his life around.
Tropes
Best friends to lovers
Motorcycle club
Found family
Trigger warnings
Death of family member (past describes but not super detailed)
Depression/self harm (in the form of alcohol)
Motorcycle crash
Cheating
Loving Daisy is book 3 of the Royal Rooster book. It can be read as a stand alone (but the experience is best if followed by the first two) Daisy, is the middle child and part owner of the motorcycle club she owns with her brothers (The Royal Rooster Club) her best friend Harper has always been her go to. Harper has battled with some serious dark demons, as the clubs bartender… he spends most nights pining for his best friend and drinking himself to keep the demons at bay.
This book was equal parts healing and discovering what haunts Harper, and discovering what happens when you take that leap with your best friend. I think the author did a good job showing a character that struggled with addiction and how far he would go to turn his life around.
Tropes
Best friends to lovers
Motorcycle club
Found family
Trigger warnings
Death of family member (past describes but not super detailed)
Depression/self harm (in the form of alcohol)
Motorcycle crash
Cheating
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️ARC Review⭐️
This book deals with some real-life heavy topics, so definitely check triggers first. Alcoholism and depression play a big role, and it can hit close to home for some readers.
It’s a pretty fast read — I finished it in a day — but it still manages to pack in a lot of trauma, healing, love, and yes… some good spice. It’s friends-to-lovers with a broken MMC and his sunshine girl who keeps him going.
Harper - ugh watching him go through everything he did was rough, especially the hospital scene and the birthday cake scene at the diner. Those moments really got me. But on the other side, Harper was THAT boyfriend. Planning thoughtful dates, actually asking what Daisy liked and needed 😏 And that cliff scene?? Yes, Sir🌶️
Daisy - i felt every stage of grief she went through. Just when she thought she was steady again, her world tilts over.
Overall, I enjoyed this one. It was heavy at times, but sometimes you need a book that makes you feel all the emotions.
Now I need Axel’s story ASAP because I just know that broody, grumpy energy is going to deliver!
This book deals with some real-life heavy topics, so definitely check triggers first. Alcoholism and depression play a big role, and it can hit close to home for some readers.
It’s a pretty fast read — I finished it in a day — but it still manages to pack in a lot of trauma, healing, love, and yes… some good spice. It’s friends-to-lovers with a broken MMC and his sunshine girl who keeps him going.
Harper - ugh watching him go through everything he did was rough, especially the hospital scene and the birthday cake scene at the diner. Those moments really got me. But on the other side, Harper was THAT boyfriend. Planning thoughtful dates, actually asking what Daisy liked and needed 😏 And that cliff scene?? Yes, Sir🌶️
Daisy - i felt every stage of grief she went through. Just when she thought she was steady again, her world tilts over.
Overall, I enjoyed this one. It was heavy at times, but sometimes you need a book that makes you feel all the emotions.
Now I need Axel’s story ASAP because I just know that broody, grumpy energy is going to deliver!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Loving Daisy was not a soft, easy romance. It was intense, emotional, and deeply consuming.
This story explores the kind of love that isn’t simple — it’s messy, layered, and sometimes overwhelming. The emotional tension builds steadily, and the connection between the characters feels raw and almost obsessive at times. You can feel the vulnerability, the desperation, and the deep attachment in every interaction.
What I appreciated most was how emotionally heavy it felt. The characters aren’t perfect. Their love isn’t perfect. But it feels real in its intensity.
If you enjoy:
• Emotionally charged romance
• Possessive / deeply attached love interests
• Complicated relationship dynamics
• High emotional angst with passion
…then this book will definitely pull you in.
⚠️ Please check trigger warnings before reading.
This is for readers who love romance that makes you feel everything — not just butterflies, but the ache too.
This story explores the kind of love that isn’t simple — it’s messy, layered, and sometimes overwhelming. The emotional tension builds steadily, and the connection between the characters feels raw and almost obsessive at times. You can feel the vulnerability, the desperation, and the deep attachment in every interaction.
What I appreciated most was how emotionally heavy it felt. The characters aren’t perfect. Their love isn’t perfect. But it feels real in its intensity.
If you enjoy:
• Emotionally charged romance
• Possessive / deeply attached love interests
• Complicated relationship dynamics
• High emotional angst with passion
…then this book will definitely pull you in.
⚠️ Please check trigger warnings before reading.
This is for readers who love romance that makes you feel everything — not just butterflies, but the ache too.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I need to go back and read the other 2 books. I really enjoyed the whole story. I loved the representation and the spice was great. Our FMC is Daisy and she is a woman who had a rough upbringing and co-owns a biker bar and restaurant with her brothers and close friends. Our MMC Harper is also a co-owner and Daisy's best friend since they were kids. They briefly had an almost kiss as teenagers when unfortunately tragedy struck and changed Harper forever... Harper is still dealing with those demons everyday and has developed a serious drinking problem. 😩They finally get together but Harper and Daisy's trauma pushes them apart again. We watch Daisy fall apart while we watch Harper fall apart as well and then realize he needs to fix himself if he wants any hope of having Daisy back! 🥹🥹😭😭 This story was wonderfully written and beautiful I cried. Will Harper and Daisy be able to work on their own traumas so they can reunite and have their love together again?
March 6, 2026
3.5 stars
Harper and Daisy
Friends to more, but it takes a bit to get there. We get mutually hidden love.
This is a dual POV story with multiple timelines. The tme jumps seem a bit random, but do give insight into their history.
it was pretty cute, but aspects felt more high school than adult. Harper’s coping mechanisms were so destructive, but when things get tough, and everyone turns on him… I felt for him.
Daisy frustrated me. She judged, ran, hid,, and fully enabled miscommunication. I did like their banter together, but as a character, she was a bit of a miss for me.
Not a fan of the family and the dynamics… when friends are not your friends….
Overall, this story tells a lot, shows less… the communication wasn’t great and the writing wavered between wonderful and juvenile…. A decent angsty second chance (was it really?) read if you just want to switch off for a while.
Harper and Daisy
Friends to more, but it takes a bit to get there. We get mutually hidden love.
This is a dual POV story with multiple timelines. The tme jumps seem a bit random, but do give insight into their history.
it was pretty cute, but aspects felt more high school than adult. Harper’s coping mechanisms were so destructive, but when things get tough, and everyone turns on him… I felt for him.
Daisy frustrated me. She judged, ran, hid,, and fully enabled miscommunication. I did like their banter together, but as a character, she was a bit of a miss for me.
Not a fan of the family and the dynamics… when friends are not your friends….
Overall, this story tells a lot, shows less… the communication wasn’t great and the writing wavered between wonderful and juvenile…. A decent angsty second chance (was it really?) read if you just want to switch off for a while.
March 10, 2026
Loving Daisy ARC Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I loved this book. I will forever be a sucker for a broken hero. Harper and Daisy were childhood best friends who have loved each other just as long. Harper has a lot of trauma that he is attempting to drown with alcohol. Despite this, Daisy does not give up on him and continues to love him from afar while at the same time making plans for the future. My favorite line in the book is “I know I’m not the smartest choice, but I’m the best.” If you are looking for a feel good romance (with a dash of trauma and emotional depth), then this is the book for you. Please always check the content warning as this book touches on several topics including (but not limited to mental health substance use, and suicidal ideation).
Tropes
💛 Motorcycle Club
💙 Childhood Friends to Lovers
💛 Right Person, Wrong Time
💙 Mental Health
💛Secret Tattoos & Piercings
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I loved this book. I will forever be a sucker for a broken hero. Harper and Daisy were childhood best friends who have loved each other just as long. Harper has a lot of trauma that he is attempting to drown with alcohol. Despite this, Daisy does not give up on him and continues to love him from afar while at the same time making plans for the future. My favorite line in the book is “I know I’m not the smartest choice, but I’m the best.” If you are looking for a feel good romance (with a dash of trauma and emotional depth), then this is the book for you. Please always check the content warning as this book touches on several topics including (but not limited to mental health substance use, and suicidal ideation).
Tropes
💛 Motorcycle Club
💙 Childhood Friends to Lovers
💛 Right Person, Wrong Time
💙 Mental Health
💛Secret Tattoos & Piercings
March 13, 2026
Loving Daisy, there is so much I want to say but I don't want to give too much away.
This book follows our main characters Daisy and Harper. Best friends but secretly in love with the other. Tragedy strikes and that pulls them away from their retrospective crushes and they vow to be friends.
What happens when Harper finally admits his feelings for Daisy? Will the past get in the way of their happily ever after?
This book does include some trigger warnings so be sure to check those before reading.
I would like to thank @s.ashley_author and @twistedchaospr for the opportunity to be an ARC reader. This book was beautifully written and I enjoyed watching Harper and Daisy's story unfold. It had me going through all the emotions, I was even super mad at Harper for being an idiot.
If you haven't checked out Loving Daisy you can now! It is available on Kindle Unlimited. You won't regret it, just make sure you have some tissues close by ❤️
This book follows our main characters Daisy and Harper. Best friends but secretly in love with the other. Tragedy strikes and that pulls them away from their retrospective crushes and they vow to be friends.
What happens when Harper finally admits his feelings for Daisy? Will the past get in the way of their happily ever after?
This book does include some trigger warnings so be sure to check those before reading.
I would like to thank @s.ashley_author and @twistedchaospr for the opportunity to be an ARC reader. This book was beautifully written and I enjoyed watching Harper and Daisy's story unfold. It had me going through all the emotions, I was even super mad at Harper for being an idiot.
If you haven't checked out Loving Daisy you can now! It is available on Kindle Unlimited. You won't regret it, just make sure you have some tissues close by ❤️
Review of advance copy received from Author
Of the series, so far, this is my favorite book. Friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes. I thought the story was going to continue with Harper needing Daisy for his own mental health. I'm glad he has to overcome his own demons before they fully accept their relationship.
The themes of grief, mental health, and alcoholism are touched upon in a meaningful way. I love that you not only see Harper working on himself, but Daisy also taking the time to heal herself and find a better connection with her mom. April and Mallory taking Harper in made this a book for the girls girls. Loving Daisy is a title that encompasses the main relationship but also brings in all of the side characters and how she casts her sunshine on them and vice versa.
Thank you @s.ashley for selecting me to ARC this book ❤️
The themes of grief, mental health, and alcoholism are touched upon in a meaningful way. I love that you not only see Harper working on himself, but Daisy also taking the time to heal herself and find a better connection with her mom. April and Mallory taking Harper in made this a book for the girls girls. Loving Daisy is a title that encompasses the main relationship but also brings in all of the side characters and how she casts her sunshine on them and vice versa.
Thank you @s.ashley for selecting me to ARC this book ❤️
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I read this book as an ARC reader. This book is the 3rd book in the series and I have not read the others. This can be read as a stand alone.
Loving Daisy centers around FMC Daisy and MMC Harper. This is a childhood best friends to lovers story with a few bumps along the way. Daisy and Harper each have personal struggles and traumas that hold them back from being able to give a relationship everything it deserves. This book takes you through those struggles and what each one discovers about themselves. The topic of not doing things for others rather for yourself was big for Harper in this book. Daisy learns the importance of not settling and listening to her heart throughout the book. They both learn that staying in comfort doesn’t allow you to grow or help heal wounds.
The book does deal with substance abuse specifically alcoholism for anyone that may have that as a trigger.
I enjoyed reading this book. I could appreciate the realness of the struggles each had. I can also respect the rawness of some of the emotions. I appreciate that while it was necessary for the FMC and MMC to drift a little they found their way back by healing themselves.
Loving Daisy centers around FMC Daisy and MMC Harper. This is a childhood best friends to lovers story with a few bumps along the way. Daisy and Harper each have personal struggles and traumas that hold them back from being able to give a relationship everything it deserves. This book takes you through those struggles and what each one discovers about themselves. The topic of not doing things for others rather for yourself was big for Harper in this book. Daisy learns the importance of not settling and listening to her heart throughout the book. They both learn that staying in comfort doesn’t allow you to grow or help heal wounds.
The book does deal with substance abuse specifically alcoholism for anyone that may have that as a trigger.
I enjoyed reading this book. I could appreciate the realness of the struggles each had. I can also respect the rawness of some of the emotions. I appreciate that while it was necessary for the FMC and MMC to drift a little they found their way back by healing themselves.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
S. Ashley does it again! I absolutely loved this addition to the Royal Roosters series.
One of my favorite things about this series is how each book dives so deeply into the characters. Every story stands strong on its own, but together they make the series even more special.
Daisy is 100% the direct, speak-her-mind queen we needed. She’s bold, unapologetic, and so real.
As someone who has experienced the loss of a sibling, I truly appreciated the raw and honest portrayal of grief. It felt accurate, heartfelt, and handled with so much care.
I connected deeply with Harper. His journey through grief and mental health felt incredibly real and relatable, and it’s something I think many readers will resonate with.
This book was such an emotional rollercoaster in the best way — heartbreaking, healing, and full of love. Definitely a must-read.
One of my favorite things about this series is how each book dives so deeply into the characters. Every story stands strong on its own, but together they make the series even more special.
Daisy is 100% the direct, speak-her-mind queen we needed. She’s bold, unapologetic, and so real.
As someone who has experienced the loss of a sibling, I truly appreciated the raw and honest portrayal of grief. It felt accurate, heartfelt, and handled with so much care.
I connected deeply with Harper. His journey through grief and mental health felt incredibly real and relatable, and it’s something I think many readers will resonate with.
This book was such an emotional rollercoaster in the best way — heartbreaking, healing, and full of love. Definitely a must-read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review
Daisy is the mother hen of the group. She’s best friends with Harper and doesn’t take crap off anyone. She keeps the books for the club in line. She has her own motorcycle and will do anything for those she cares about.
Harper is brooding and is best friends with Daisy. He bartends for the club and has a lot of demons. He will protect those he cares about and keeps his demons hidden.
Will their friendship turn to more? Will everything fall apart or will it pull them all together and make them stronger?
Run don’t walk to read this book. You will laugh, cry and feel different emotions throughout this book but it’s soooooo worth it. It will pull you in and you will not want to stop reading. Spice is 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ and flow’s amazingly.
Daisy is the mother hen of the group. She’s best friends with Harper and doesn’t take crap off anyone. She keeps the books for the club in line. She has her own motorcycle and will do anything for those she cares about.
Harper is brooding and is best friends with Daisy. He bartends for the club and has a lot of demons. He will protect those he cares about and keeps his demons hidden.
Will their friendship turn to more? Will everything fall apart or will it pull them all together and make them stronger?
Run don’t walk to read this book. You will laugh, cry and feel different emotions throughout this book but it’s soooooo worth it. It will pull you in and you will not want to stop reading. Spice is 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ and flow’s amazingly.
Review of advance copy received from Author
"Loving Daisy"
Series: Royal Roosters Club #3
By S. Ashley
Can be read as a Standalone. A Best Friends to Lovers read. Childhood friends growing up together.
Wow!!! A book full of emotions like a roller-coaster. A journey of self recovery after past experiences. I cry, I laughed, I melt and get angry. It's an intense very well written story. I devoured this book in less than two days.
I fall for Harper and Daisy characters and watching their growths was an awe-inspiring. All the characters where fantastic. I love it.
I highly recommend it.
**Read the triggers warnings your mental health matters.**♡
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶🌶🌶🌶
I received this book as an Arc Reader from the author S. Ashley. Thanks for the trust and letting me be part of your Arc Team. Can't wait for the next one. Much love 🫶
Series: Royal Roosters Club #3
By S. Ashley
Can be read as a Standalone. A Best Friends to Lovers read. Childhood friends growing up together.
Wow!!! A book full of emotions like a roller-coaster. A journey of self recovery after past experiences. I cry, I laughed, I melt and get angry. It's an intense very well written story. I devoured this book in less than two days.
I fall for Harper and Daisy characters and watching their growths was an awe-inspiring. All the characters where fantastic. I love it.
I highly recommend it.
**Read the triggers warnings your mental health matters.**♡
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/🌶🌶🌶🌶
I received this book as an Arc Reader from the author S. Ashley. Thanks for the trust and letting me be part of your Arc Team. Can't wait for the next one. Much love 🫶
February 17, 2026
I was blessed to by chosen as an ARC Reader for S. Ashley’s newest book Loving Daisy, set to release on 3/5/26! This is my first read by S. Ashley, but will definitely not be the last. This interconnected standalone is a story of loss, love and redemption that I found hard to put down. The representation of Mental Health and Addiction was beautifully written, but protect your mental health and be sure to check the trigger warnings before starting this book. The longing between the MMC and FMC was fantastic and throwing in the found family aspect made it book even better. I highly recommend you add this book to your TBR and set a reminder for the 3/5/26 release!
Review of advance copy
This is series is taking over my life!
First I want to start by saying S.Ashley story telling is beyond my explanation skills. She’s managed to incorporate every couple and character from the other two and no feel forced. You truly get the RRC found family dynamics. This story between Daisy and Harper truly makes love feel possible through every dark trial you could imagine a personal going through. 10/10 can’t recommend this series enough but this one’s a bit more heavy than the other two so I would say prepare for tears or heavy emotions but it is all worth it! Check your warnings and enjoy this exhilarating story
First I want to start by saying S.Ashley story telling is beyond my explanation skills. She’s managed to incorporate every couple and character from the other two and no feel forced. You truly get the RRC found family dynamics. This story between Daisy and Harper truly makes love feel possible through every dark trial you could imagine a personal going through. 10/10 can’t recommend this series enough but this one’s a bit more heavy than the other two so I would say prepare for tears or heavy emotions but it is all worth it! Check your warnings and enjoy this exhilarating story
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is amazing!! I love me a good friends to lovers it’s one of my favourite. The connection between daisy and wilder is so good you can feel the love they have and see that they both have feeling for each other while trying to work other things out !! Wilder with his demons from his mother and losing his sister he holds so deep! Even though he lost his family he found a new one of his own with daisy and her brother!! Even though there some drama at some points when the boys think wilder hurt daisy and he did but I one understand why or what was going on and that wilder needed someone too and the boys pushed him away when he needed them most !!! But in the end family is family blood related or not and family always sticks together!!
This book played like a movie in my head as a read it and I loved every moment of it !!! I hope we get to see more of daisy and wilder !!! Love this highly recommended
This book played like a movie in my head as a read it and I loved every moment of it !!! I hope we get to see more of daisy and wilder !!! Love this highly recommended
March 7, 2026
What happens when the feelings you’ve hidden since childhood refuse to stay buried? This book happens.
This story follows two characters shaped by grief, distance, and years of unspoken emotions. Series of misunderstandings and carefully guarded boundaries keep them apart even as their lives remain deeply intertwined.
Watching them confront their past, and the emotions they’ve kept locked away creates rollercoaster of emotional journey. The tension, the vulnerability, and the slow unraveling of the truth keeps the pages turning, wanting to know what awaits them both. Grateful for the opportunity to read this in advance.
This story follows two characters shaped by grief, distance, and years of unspoken emotions. Series of misunderstandings and carefully guarded boundaries keep them apart even as their lives remain deeply intertwined.
Watching them confront their past, and the emotions they’ve kept locked away creates rollercoaster of emotional journey. The tension, the vulnerability, and the slow unraveling of the truth keeps the pages turning, wanting to know what awaits them both. Grateful for the opportunity to read this in advance.
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