Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
New week, new freebies and deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and load up your eReader! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into five lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99,... Continue Reading →
If you can believe it, we're almost halfway through the year! 2021 has been a bit of an unpredictable ride so far, but the new romances have been very, very solid. So I thought I'd take a minute to look back on some of my favorite 2021 releases - so far. In case you're wondering,... Continue Reading →
Only one 5-star read for me this week - but it was a GREAT one! I loved every minute of The Perfect Catch, and it's going to be a serious contender for my Best of the Year list (more on that tomorrow 😉). I also enjoyed the tense and sexy Something Like Hate and the... Continue Reading →
Not my favorite in the series, but I liked it. I've been LOVING the Summersweet series and this is probably my least favorite so far, but that still makes it a very solid rom com. This group of friends stole my heart in the first book, and I look forward to every visit back to... Continue Reading →
It was a busy week at work, so I didn't keep up with the cover reveals well - but there were some VERY exciting one! Two are long-awaited installments in series that I love, while the other two are intriguing releases from authors whose work I enjoy. Details on all four below! I've been waiting... Continue Reading →
We've got a pretty light release week coming up, so it's the perfect time to get caught up on your TBR! This week ended up being slower than expected, and there are only a few big releases next week. That doesn't mean they're not quality reads though - there's some good stuff on the way!... Continue Reading →
I was enjoying this SO MUCH in the beginning, but it really unraveled for me. I loved the opposites attract vibe and the chemistry between these two was absolutely sizzling. But somewhere along the way, our heroine's snarky banter just started to feel MEAN. And things did not improve after that. The first third was... Continue Reading →
The hate is PALPABLE in this enemies to lovers romance, with so much snarky banter that you'll need to be fully caffeinated in order to keep up. I was wholly unprepared for the level of sexual tension - I loved the amount of dialogue and the sizzling chemistry, which absolutely jumped off the page. These... Continue Reading →
There are so many new deals today that I decided to freshen up the list mid-week!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and load up your eReader! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank.... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the books that just released or are coming your way soon! While my release calendar showcases all of the books that I would read if I had unlimited time (wouldn’t that be nice), this new release post is broader and simpler. It works just like the freebies and deals... Continue Reading →
Phenomenal - a tense, sexy, intimate treat. Walker might just be my favorite MQ hero EVER. And that's saying something, because she excels at writing alpha heroes with gooey marshmallow centers. I absolutely ADORED this grumpalicious hero; he's a beast of a man on the outside, but so, so SWOONY once you get to know... Continue Reading →
Oh man, this started out so strong, but then... it unraveled. I'm not entirely convinced that this couple SHOULD get back together, nor am I convinced that things will work out this time around. And that's a big problem in a second chance romance, lol. But I really LOVED some of the concepts that are... Continue Reading →
New week, new freebies and deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and load up your eReader! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into five lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99,... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't like enemies to lovers goodness? Hate to love relationships make up some of my absolute favorite romances, and this trope is the one that I love the most. So this recommendation list was one of the most difficult for me to put together. Why? Because I can't seem to stop recommending some of... Continue Reading →
I'm calling this week a WIN, because I read three 5-star romances. I only read six in the entire month of May, so things are already looking up for June! An unlikable hero redeemed himself in the quiet and sexy The Rival, an alpha antihero showed his sweeter side in Cruel Saints, and two broken... Continue Reading →
When I made the leap from paperbacks to digital, this author's books were some of the first to hook me in. I've read and enjoyed nearly all of her contemporaries, and I loved the first book in this series when it came out... almost four years ago. I've probably read about a thousand other romance... Continue Reading →
There are some intriguing books on the way next week - including one of my favorites reads of the year so far! I LOVED the new Meghan Quinn release, and there are some other exciting books on the way too. I've been a little moody with my reading after a disappointing May, so it's nice... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the books that just released or are coming your way soon! While my release calendar showcases all of the books that I would read if I had unlimited time (wouldn’t that be nice), this new release post is broader and simpler. It works just like the freebies and deals... Continue Reading →
My love for this one snuck up on me. While I've heard good things about Cherry's work, this is the first book of hers that I've read - and I wasn't convinced that I was loving it at the start. Our hero was a bit of a hot mess (with a terrible girlfriend), the tone... Continue Reading →
Three strikes, and I’m out. I REALLY struggled to connect to this book, but it’s such a highly anticipated read that I initially figured that it was just me. I set it down twice, and when I still wasn’t connecting on my third attempt, I started skimming. Things did not improve. From the start, I... Continue Reading →
I love the first of the month, because it brings a whole new selection of deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and load up your eReader! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank.... Continue Reading →
A HUGE improvement over the first book in the series, this light and steamy love story is everything that I look forward to from this author's work. While reading The Rebel, I was drawn to the heroine's broody ex, who earned a bad rep in that book. I wasn't sure that I particularly liked Alex... Continue Reading →
May was actually an extremely disappointing month for new releases, which made the gems sparkle even brighter. There were so many books that I was eagerly anticipating, and many of them let me down. That paved the way for others to sneak in and take me by surprise - I absolutely wouldn't have guessed that... Continue Reading →
This almost felt more like tragedy than romance, honestly. Love is an afterthought here - it's ALL about the baby and the family dynamics. While I have loved the rest of the series, this has a significant tonal shift that's jarring. There's ZERO relationship development before these two start banging, and I was still getting... Continue Reading →
Exactly the kind of mafia romance that I love to devour - focusing on the relationship first, with a strong, protective hero who is vulnerable and compassionate with just one woman. It reads younger and a little more like a soap opera than other mafia romances I've read (is there really a mafia school?), but... Continue Reading →
It's the end of the month, so grab these deals while you can - there will be a whole new selection of deals on the first! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and load up your eReader! These low/no price books are the perfect... Continue Reading →
There are SO MANY new romance novels coming your way in the month of June!!! It can be incredibly difficult to keep track of all of the new releases each month, so I’ve put together a calendar to help you manage your TBR. The following books are the ones that are on my radar –... Continue Reading →
Let's call this a "pretty good" release week. While I read several 4-star books, there were no 5-star reads for me, and even two that received 2 stars. It's rare that I go that low, and I hate to see two in one week. Despite that, I had a lot of fun reading some of... Continue Reading →
What an AWESOME freebie! Eleven big-name authors just released a beachy boxset, and it's FREE for the next few days ONLY. The boxset includes 11 full-length books, and I think I've recommended like half of them in the past, lol!!! If that's all the info you need, go ahead and snatch up your copy at... Continue Reading →
When spy meets spy, it's a whole lot of sexy fun! It took a little while for me to warm up to this one, but once these characters started to reveal more of their true selves, it got better and better. I love the concept of two undercover operatives who don't realize that they're working... Continue Reading →
June starts off with a bang - there are some very highly anticipated releases coming on the first! It's a slower release week in general because of the Memorial Day holiday, but let's just say it's quality over quantity. Take a peek at some of the books releasing in the next week below! May 29:... Continue Reading →
Light and a little sexy, this was a low angst, easy read. I love a grumpy hero and a roommates to lovers situation always works for me, so this had a lot going for it. It feels like a sports romance, with great side characters and hints to future books. And I loved the hero,... Continue Reading →
I have read the three books before this one (the Corisi trilogy), and I was STILL confused about all of the family dynamics. As the first book in a brand new series, you'd think that it'd be easy to jump into this without needing to know the backstory. That is absolutely not the case. The... Continue Reading →
This sounds great! I got to know Jana Aston’s work a little bit through her series of light and sexy Christmas novellas a couple of years ago, and I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to check out her full-length books ever since. This is her first release after a long hiatus, and the blurb is... Continue Reading →
If you saw my post last week, then you know how excited I am for The Perfect Catch! I love Meghan Quinn's intense rom coms, and her newest release has a blurb that sounds right up my alley, a hero that I'm intrigued about, and a vibe that I'm loving. I've got the blurb and... Continue Reading →
This gets a serious lip curl from me - I did not like it AT ALL. It’s very rare that I dislike a book so much within the first few chapters, but that was definitely the case here. I continued on because I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series, but things did not... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the books that just released or are coming your way soon! While my release calendar showcases all of the books that I would read if I had unlimited time (wouldn’t that be nice), this new release post is broader and simpler. It works just like the freebies and deals... Continue Reading →
It's a bittersweet goodbye - I'm sad to see this group of guy friends go, because every book in this series has been great. This is my least favorite of the four, but the bar is set VERY high, so I can't be too upset about that. I love how each book had its own... Continue Reading →
I'm still mulling over my thoughts about this, but the general idea is: it didn't work for me. The level of miscommunication is CRAZY, and crazy frustrating - from start to finish. There are a few glaring omissions in the blurb that make this a completely different reading experience than expected, and not really in... Continue Reading →
This grew on me - a LOT. I'm really not a fan of MM's new habit of devoting almost a hundred pages to comedy before our couple even spends any time on the page together, so it took me a long, long time before I became invested in this romance. I'd also use a different... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and load up your eReader! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into five lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99, $2.99 or... Continue Reading →
Spring is almost behind us, and it’s time to start thinking about summer! Beach reads, vacation escapes, or staycation stories – it’s all about the romance. There are some really awesome books on the way in the next few months, with new releases from some incredible authors. I don’t know about you, but my TBR... Continue Reading →
It was a very light but successful reading week for me. I've got about a million ARCs for next week's releases, so I only reviewed three 😱 books this week! Luckily, two of them were 5-star reads and strong contenders for my best of the month list. I absolutely LOVED Forbidden, and the laidback Fake... Continue Reading →
Well, this certainly gets points for originality! It's a completely fascinating storyline that - let's be honest here - you're either going to love or hate. The concept is not for everyone, but it makes for an interesting, unique read that I had no trouble bingeing in one sitting. I really loved this hero; he... Continue Reading →
The 25th is without a doubt one of the biggest release days of the season! There are a TON of new books coming out next week, and I'm currently drowning in ARCs, lol. This has been a lighter release week for me, but that will not be the case next week. Take a peek at... Continue Reading →
I loved every minute of this, from the heartbreaking prologue, to the near-constant sexual tension, to the absolutely SWOONY conclusion. I knew this was going to be something special when I was holding back tears within 5 minutes of reading, and that turned out to be completely true. The immediate ZAP of connection between these... Continue Reading →
I stumbled upon the blurb and preorder link for Meghan Quinn's upcoming sports romance, The Perfect Catch, tonight, and I can't wait to dive in! The blurb has me all kinds of curious about this hero, and I did a bit of a deep dive to find out more about his personality. While I absolutely... Continue Reading →
This is a VERY highly anticipated release for me - but it's not gonna be for the faint of heart, fair warning! While this is being billed as a standalone, I wouldn't really say that's true. The romance will definitely be self-contained, but this book fits into a larger story. If you've read Ruthless Creatures... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the books that just released or are coming your way soon! While my release calendar showcases all of the books that I would read if I had unlimited time (wouldn’t that be nice), this new release post is broader and simpler. It works just like the freebies and deals... Continue Reading →
So devourable! While this wasn’t a perfect ten for me, I thoroughly enjoyed it. There’s a light, laidback feel that makes the pages fly by, and I’ve always been a sucker for a good fake relationship romance. The Hollywood spin and forced proximity really worked for me here, and while I was often frustrated that... Continue Reading →
This started off strong but unraveled along the way, mostly because the heroine is not a good person. I found the writing style to be highly readable and a lot of fun, with an upbeat vibe and a unique storyline. I was drawn in from the start, and was looking forward to this hot mess... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and load up your eReader! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into five lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99, $2.99 or... Continue Reading →
Give me a fake relationship, an office romance, or enemies to lovers intensity any day of the week - I'm there! But a second chance romance? You're gonna have to win me over. It's the trope that I'm always the most hesitant to read, because they need to have the perfect combination of elements to... Continue Reading →
It was a decidedly 4-star week, with several books that ALMOST hit the mark. Only the tense and steamy Out of the Blue won me over completely, and it was a total surprise because second chance romances typically don't resonate with me. But I loved it! I also enjoyed two light and sexy reads, He... Continue Reading →
While definitely not my favorite from the author, this sweet yet sexy romance is pretty cute. I've been enjoying this serious and emotional series quite a bit, and this single mom/sexy contractor romance should've been right up my alley. It just wasn't. That's not to say that the quality isn't there, because it definitely is.... Continue Reading →
Check out these awesome cover reveals! There have been so many big cover reveals this week that I couldn't keep up - and a few of these will be releasing very, very soon! I've got the six that I'm most excited about below, including my thoughts on each book. This has been a fantastic series,... Continue Reading →
THIS is how you do second chance romance! It’s a trope that I tend to avoid, but every once in awhile, I'll read one that will just absolutely knock it out of the park - like this. It's deeply romantic, with the perfect amount of angst, longing, and tender moments. The sexual tension and unending... Continue Reading →
I'm still working on my ARCs for next week's releases, but I can already tell you that a couple of my favorite May romances are coming out next week! I absolutely loved Forbidden by Karla Sorensen, and Fake by Kylie Scott was such a laidback, delightful read. I've got several others on my TBR, so... Continue Reading →
Miscommunication puts a damper on this otherwise sweet and sexy sports romance. I've never been a fan of issues that could've been resolved - years ago - with a simple conversation. This couple's history is messier than anticipated, and it felt like they wasted a lot of years for no reason. Second chance fans might... Continue Reading →
Classic good girl/bad boy, strangers to lovers in a small town setting? Yes, please! I love a good opposites attract romance, and it's even better when they don't have history, so this one has me very interested! It's been awhile since I've read anything by Elle Kennedy, but she is a queen of New Adult... Continue Reading →
This started strong and fizzled out along the way, but I enjoyed the vast majority of it. I always look forward to this author's light, sexy romances, and this was a solid one in a lot of ways. The banter and playfulness between Bianca and Roman was great, from their meet cute until the very... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the books that just released or are coming your way soon! While my release calendar showcases all of the books that I would read if I had unlimited time (wouldn’t that be nice), this new release post is broader and simpler. It works just like the freebies and deals... Continue Reading →
If I think about my rating for too long, I'll probably drop it to 3 stars, but this was just the kind of quick, sexy, suspenseful read that I expected it to be. While it's glaringly obvious that this was written by two different people, the story is tropey goodness with a royal spin. Our... Continue Reading →
