Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
I’m a VERY picky lady when it comes to second chance romances, so when one holds my attention throughout - it's a win! The obvious love and connection between these former lovers kept me hooked, and the deeper undertones of the story made it a richer experience. This has the same kind of vibe as... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals!!! There continue to be 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 →
I was flipping through my Kindle library this week, and realized just how many AWESOME ARCs I have on my hands at the moment. I’m almost exclusively an ARC reader at this point, because I am TERRIBLE about spoiling books for myself! If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through waaaay too many reviews before deciding... Continue Reading →
It was a solid release week! After a very rocky summer, I'm just excited to see the 4 and 5-star reads outnumbering the less successful ones! I loved The Lie, easily my favorite book of the week. I also liked With You Forever and Hard Fall. The Rebound and Running on Diesel were not my... Continue Reading →
We've got a big release week coming up, and I have, ah, quite a few ARCs! I've been reading up a storm in preparation for next week - there's a little of everything on the way, with some very highly anticipated releases and more than one 5-star read for me! Take a peek at some... Continue Reading →
Have you seen that old Josh Duhamel movie, Life as We Know It? Then you've got an idea of the concept behind this emotional romance - two people who "hate" each other are bonded by their friends, and become co-parents when those friends pass away unexpectedly. I will openly admit that there are MANY similarities... Continue Reading →
I didn't like it, personally. While I think this is well done in a lot of ways, I never clicked with the characters. There's also a lot that felt outdated and somewhat toxic about the relationship, including the fact that the heroine - for the last few years - has watched the hero take home... Continue Reading →
A smitten bad boy? Yes, please! I absolutely LOVED this hero, a guy who listens to the devil on his shoulder too often. He's moody, broody, tattooed, and talented - and he's a total softie on the inside. This one's a little bit enemies to lovers, a little bit friends to lovers, and a whole... 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 →
I love the Bergmans! This was the sweet treat that I've been waiting for, one of my most highly anticipated reads of the year. It didn't turn out to be QUITE what I was hoping for, but I still enjoyed it immensely. This series of slow burn, neurodiverse romances is heartfelt and emotional without feeling... Continue Reading →
"There weren’t any fireworks or choreographed dance mobs. We didn’t even kiss because she was nursing the baby at the time. It just happened, like everything else we do. We just happen." I think that quote is supposed to be a romantic description of this strangers to friends to lovers romance, but it's more of... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals!!! There continue to be 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 →
Whether you prefer a cinnamon roll or an alpha hero (or a little of both!), there are some book boyfriends who are just SO swoon-worthy. They can make or break a romance novel, taking a typical enemies to lovers or office romance to the next level. I love an adorable single dad as much as... Continue Reading →
I don't want to jinx it, but... I seem to be getting my reading groove back! I posted three reviews this week, and two were high quality, 5-star reads. I also read a few other books that will be releasing in the coming weeks, including another two 5-star reads. That's more than the entire month... Continue Reading →
It's more quality than quantity next week, with new releases by some of my favorite authors! I've got ARCs for several of these books, and there are some highly anticipated reads in this mix. Take a peek at some of the books releasing in the next week below! September 14: With You Forever by Chloe... Continue Reading →
This hero? One of the BEST I've read about in a long while. I absolutely ADORED this gruff, closed off, alpha fisherman with a heart of gold - he made this opposites attract romance engrossing from the very start, and the steamy scenes were downright combustible because of his intensity. Talk about a slow burn... Continue Reading →
A brand new series of sports romances from Meghan Quinn? Sign me up! Quinn's books are always a treat to read, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing what the vibe of this brand new series is like! She can write in so many different styles, but her books are always filled with humor... 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 →
Crackling chemistry from the very first interaction - this couple is absolutely combustible, and watching their cat and mouse game from the sidelines was totally engrossing. I wasn't sure what to expect from this antihero redeemed romance; Finn has been the "villain" throughout this series of interconnected standalones, and his history is somewhat problematic. But... Continue Reading →
This should've been right up my alley, but it was just SOOO social media-focused that I got bored after awhile with all of the technical details. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this First Reads selection actually is a true contemporary romance - it's a slow burn, opposites attract love story that features some... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals!!! There continue to be 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 →
I'm still ridiculously behind on my summer TBR, but I've read some great books along the way! This Best of list looks a little different than my usual ones - not only did it take two months to read six worthy books, but they're also such an interesting mix of romances. If you'd asked me... Continue Reading →
August was the month to expect the unexpected - in life, and in reading! After a lackluster July, I was really hoping that things would look up reading-wise in August, and they kinda/sorta did. The books that I read were pretty solid overall, with several 5-star romances in the mix. I didn't have a ton... Continue Reading →
We've got our first big release day of September coming up - and it's a great one! There are lots of exciting new romances on the way after the holiday weekend. Take a peek at some of the books releasing in the next week below! September 3: Relentless by Adriana Locke “I had to sneeze.” ... Continue Reading →
Softer and sweeter than her usual style, this slow-burning love story is the kind of low angst read that I love to dig into. While the first third leaned more towards chick lit - with a heavy focus on our heroine and her interactions with the royals next door - the book slowly transitions into... 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 →
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 →
I can't say that this is one of my favorites from MQ, but it still has plenty of her signature humor - and that made it a pretty fun read. This has got the same "mainstream," toned down feel as The Wedding Game, though The Highland Fling kicks the steam up a notch. I'd ALMOST... 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 September!!! 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 →
If you can believe it, this doesn't release until March! Sometimes I get ARCs a day or two before release, sometimes I get them months ahead of time - it all depends on the book. This one hit my Kindle recently, and I thought, "well that sounds interesting!" I, of course, set aside the multiple... Continue Reading →
We've got one last release week in August, and it's a decent one! There's a little something for everyone, including a couple of highly anticipated releases. I've already read and enjoyed Karina Halle's newest, and there are some other intriguing ones on the way. Take a peek at some of the books releasing in the... Continue Reading →
Well this sounds fun! There's a new rom com series on the way from Emma Hart, and it sounds like it's going to be another lighthearted read! Her books are reliably low angst, fun, and sexy, and the blurb for this one is right up my alley. It's also going full British, and I'm alright... 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 →
There are two very different ways of looking at this storyline, so I'm going to give you the "sexy" description and the "serious" description, then we'll reconvene with my thoughts: Sexy description: Adrian, a confident and powerful businessman, officially assumes the role of CEO of the company he purchased recently. He's been monitoring business operations... Continue Reading →
A brand new series by J. Saman? Sign me up! Anyone who has been following my blog long enough knows that I'm a big J. Saman fan. THREE of her books were contenders for my Top 20 of 2020 list, and I've read several other solid romances from her. Doctor Scandalous kicks off a brand... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals!!! There continue to be 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-$2.49,... Continue Reading →
If you'd asked me a year ago, I would've told you that I don't like women's fiction. I'm a romance girl; I love love, and that's what I like to read about. However, I consume so much romance that I've found myself drawn to romance/women's fiction crossovers recently, because they usually feature insightful, unique storylines,... Continue Reading →
What is Bookstore Romance Day? According to its planners, Bookstore Romance Day is "a day designed to give independent bookstores an opportunity to celebrate Romance fiction—its books, readers, and writers—and to strengthen the relationships between bookstores and the Romance community." And it's happening this weekend! An easy way to support indie bookstores is by shopping... Continue Reading →
It was a quiet release week, so I've been catching up on ARCs and reading books from my TBR. I finally got around to reading (or listening!) to The Soulmate Equation, and it ended up being an excellent romance. I also liked The Dating Playbook, though it wasn't a total win. Beneath the Fallen Stars... Continue Reading →
We've got a big release week coming up! After a few quiet weeks, this one brings some highly anticipated books from big-name authors. There's a little something for everyone, with so many different vibes. Take a peek at some of the books releasing in the next week below! August 20: Savior of Regrets by L.A.... Continue Reading →
A former football star who is kind and caring? Sign me up! I loved the hero in this laidback sports romance. He is sweet, sexy, and easily the best part of this book. I'm having a tough time with my rating for this one, because it had all of the ingredients of a great book...... Continue Reading →
What a beautiful cover! I typically love Helena Hunting's work, but I'll openly admit that her 2021 releases haven't been working for me (yes, that includes September's When Sparks Fly). Here's hoping that things turn around in 2022! This series of interconnected small town romances has a much sweeter, almost women's fiction, vibe than her... Continue Reading →
This one didn't go quite the way I was hoping, but it was a pretty adorable romance. After reading the blurb, I was really hooked on the letter-writing concept, falling in love from a distance (and that GORGEOUS cover reeled me in). It just... didn't play out the way I anticipated, lol. This is 100%... 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 →
Everybody loves a sexy, grumpy nerd - right? I certainly do! That made it easy to fall for this slow-burning, science-filled romance. I'd like to make a joke that this book has as much chemistry as a science textbook, but that seems like a step too far, lol. Our couple does have a definite connection... Continue Reading →
More mafia romance is on the way! I've been enjoying this series of standalones by Michelle Heard - each story is separate, but they all have the same soapy vibe and light-dark feel (the heroine IS kidnapped, and the star IS an antihero... but probably a secretly swoony one). This one sounds like it's going... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals!!! There continue to be 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-$2.49,... Continue Reading →
Summer is almost behind us, and it’s time to start thinking about Fall! Bring on the college romances, the sports series, the warm and cozy reads – 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... Continue Reading →
Things are looking up! At least in terms of my reading, lol. I've continued to read at a slower pace than usual (this is two weeks' worth of reviews), because real life is a bit distracting at the moment and doomscrolling is so easy to do. But I've had a lot more luck in finding... Continue Reading →
Well, this was a surprise! I wasn't sure what to expect going into this book, but it turned out to be an intimate little treat. I'd consider this to be along the lines of an American version of The Flatshare - if you liked the focus on personal growth and slow burn women's fiction-turned-romance feel... Continue Reading →
The 17th is one of the busier release days in this quiet month, with several new light reads on the way! There's a little something for everyone, but the releases definitely lean towards rom coms. Take a peek at some of the books releasing in the next week below! LIVE EARLY: The Parent Trap by... Continue Reading →
This sounds intriguing! The Mixtape was my introduction to Brittainy Cherry's work, but I've been meaning to check out her books for awhile now - her covers are GREAT, and the blurbs are equally enticing. This one seems like it's going to be right up my alley; a modern Beauty and the Beast story, paired... 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 →
There's something about Martin's writing style that just WORKS for me, and this was another great example. I loved the light, quirky feel and the grumpy/sunshine dynamic. I've also never read a book quite like this one - it's an interesting mix of tropes, with a dash of enemies to lovers, second chance, fake relationship,... Continue Reading →
Light and steamy with a side of action, I'd describe the plot of this rom com as "quirky romance writer is thirsty for a bad boy." lol, our heroine doesn't seem to mind all of the red flags popping up around her guy - even when he warns her away (repeatedly). It's low angst and... 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-$2.49, $2.99 or... Continue Reading →
It's funny, I've made recommendation lists for most romance tropes at this point - fake relationships, sports, enemies to lovers, second chance, and many more - but I've been holding out on a friends to lovers list because I just didn't think I had enough books to recommend. Well... that's apparently not the case! I'm... Continue Reading →
The whole series is coming very soon! Avery Flynn announced the first book in this series of interconnected standalones a few months ago, but she held back the release - so that all three books come out within a month of each other. I can't complain about that! We've now got three great covers, upcoming... Continue Reading →
We've got a quieter release week coming up, which makes this the perfect time to get caught up on your TBR! There are a few exciting rom coms on the way, but it's certainly not as busy as the last few weeks have been. Take a peek at some of the books releasing in the... Continue Reading →
While the writing is a little rough around the edges, the soapy quality of this light(ish) mafia romance held my attention. It’s not a storyline that I have EVER read before, which is always a huge plus for someone who reads as many romance novels as I do. There was something about that blurb (and... Continue Reading →
I'm excited about this one! I love Karla Sorensen's writing, and her latest release, Forbidden, is VERY likely to make my Best of 2021 list. So I am definitely looking forward to her next book! The Lie is a standalone set in the same world as some of Sorensen's previous books, so it's the perfect... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite books of 2020 is on sale for just 99 cents right now, and it's the perfect kind of sexy rom com to brighten up your day! I loved this light and steamy grumpy/sunshine romance, and it was my introduction to Annika Martin's work. I've since read and enjoyed some of her... Continue Reading →
