Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
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 →
I wasn't sure that I was loving this cover at first, but that direct eye contact might be changing my mind! The cover is irrelevant in this case though, because this series has been AWESOME so far, and I am highly anticipating this release. I can't say that I'm particularly thrilled by the blurb (or... Continue Reading →
This was really cute! There was something missing for me the whole way through, but I loved the meet cute and the adorable feel of this office romance. I love a good strangers to lovers connection, and that's what we've got here; these two meet in the most unexpected of ways, and it forces our... Continue Reading →
🌷🌷 Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there! There are a ton of great deals this week in honor of the holiday. 🌷🌷 New week, new deals! There are lots of freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and load up your eReader! These low/no price books are... Continue Reading →
While bad boy heroes and alpha males often steal the spotlight in contemporary romance, there are plenty of books out there that make the heroine shine. From single perspective stories that keep the hero a mystery to more heartfelt reads about personal growth, there are so many great romances out there that focus on the... Continue Reading →
I know that I'm not in a reading slump because I've been reading some really excellent books, but they've been sprinkled amongst several... less than stellar... releases. I can't even tell you how many books I've set aside recently, and I have several in-progress reads on my Kindle that I'll get back to at some... Continue Reading →
This went live a few days early! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vNO87r Sugary sweet with plenty of spice, this opposites attract romance was a lot of fun. I love a grumpy/sunshine romance, and I also love unique meet cutes, so this caught my attention right away. The hero is my kind of grumpalicious workaholic, and I loved watching... Continue Reading →
I'd watch the movie, but I wouldn't have picked this book for myself. Based on the description, I thought this would be a light, playful rom com - which is just my style. It's actually chick lit with a touch of romance, with only a handful of interactions between our couple and just one or... Continue Reading →
May is absolutely FILLED with new releases, and that doesn't change next week! There are a ton of exciting books on the way soon, including some very buzzy books. I'll have plenty of reviews going up throughout the week, and I'm still adding more to my TBR. Details on some of the books releasing in... Continue Reading →
Since I posted an *ahem* less than favorable review of Karina Halle's newest release, I thought it'd be a good day to talk about her summer release - which I loved! The Royals Next Door was a great rom com with heart, staying light yet also dealing with some difficult subjects. It doesn't release until... Continue Reading →
I just want to start by saying that I genuinely enjoy this author's work, but she's grown a LOT as a writer in the six years since this was developed - and it shows. This book also really needs a content warning, because the storyline features something that's a dealbreaker to many, many romance readers.... Continue Reading →
Love this cover! I'm definitely intrigued by this blurb and Kennedy Ryan's writing is excellent, so I'm looking forward to checking this out. I love a good Hollywood romance, and she's calling this a grumpy/sunshine scenario, so that sounds good to me! The only bit of hesitation I have is that I do sometimes find... Continue Reading →
Well, I have zero interest in continuing the trilogy, so that should really tell you everything that you need to know. I didn't like it. It hits the ground running from page one, and our heroine's perspective sometimes felt scattered, leaving me confused and disconnected. There's a mysterious feel to the whole book that should've... 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 →
Any book that keeps me reading until the wee hours of the morning is going to get a 5-star rating from me... even if it gets off to a rocky start. I wasn’t enjoying this at first, and I actually set it aside for a couple of weeks while I recalibrated my expectations. It’s NOT... Continue Reading →
It's the pacing that brings this otherwise light and steamy book down. While the relationship is 100% instalove, the book is REALLY long, and there are plenty of parts that drag. These two get serious quickly, so much of the story feels like unnecessary filler. I loved the connection between them and the low angst... Continue Reading →
Truth? I passed on this book - HARD - the first, second, and possibly third time that I read the blurb. It's deceptively vague, and I had visions of every other problematic, friends with benefits, new adult "romance" that I've read in the last few years, and I was NOT interested. Then a book buddy... 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 →
April was definitely a hit or miss month, but the hits were REALLY good. I think you'll be seeing more than one of these books on my Best of the Year list, possibly several of them. Twice Shy might just be my favorite book of the year so far; it was a swoony delight that... Continue Reading →
May kicks off with a bang - and a VERY busy release week - especially for traditionally published romances. I don't typically review a lot of traditionally published books, but somehow all of my NetGalley picks ended up releasing on the same day, lol! That's part of the reason my reviews have been sparser than... Continue Reading →
While I thoroughly enjoyed the light and breezy summer read that was Island Affair, Anchored Hearts did not strike a chord with me. Granted, I’m not a second chance romance fan unless they're executed properly, but this felt like it was full of the cringey things that I hate about the trope. I can list... Continue Reading →
This list is a lot like the weekly deals list, except the focus is on 99 cent Kindle deals and it’s on a smaller scale. I only update the big list on Sundays (and the first of the month), but deals often pop up during the week, so this is a nice spot to check... Continue Reading →
Well, I hope no one expects me to do anything productive today, because this kept me up reading LATE into the night. Or I suppose "morning" would be more accurate, lol! This was incredibly compelling from the first page; the kind of book that held my attention from the start and NEVER let go. I've... 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 →
Super cute and low angst, this was a welcome change from the last book in this series. I loved the uncomplicated storyline, and the banter between these two was great. I was initially loving the vibe between them, but the TWIST threw everything off-balance, and not really in a good way. It's difficult to critique... Continue Reading →
This was the dose of SWEETNESS that I needed in my life! It's cute, charming, and just a little bit sexy. I loved the slow build from strangers to friends to lovers, and somehow this author has again made a "clean" book simmer with sexual tension. This hero is almost too good to be true,... Continue Reading →
It was never love for me with this one, but I did like it. I love a bad boy hero with a marshmallow heart, and Kingston definitely gets there somewhere along the way. His vulnerability and persistence are some of the best parts of the book - along with all of the smokin' chemistry and... 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 →
There are SO MANY new romance novels coming your way in the month of May!!! 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 →
To be honest, I expected to like this a LOT more than I did. While the sassy and fun Boss in the Bedsheets grabbed my attention from the first page, the somber Belle and the Beard never pulled me in. It’s long, and it felt that way. The problem might’ve been that I didn’t particularly... Continue Reading →
While this week's releases ended up being a little lackluster, I've already read several of next week's new books - and two will definitely be making my Best of April list! There's a little something for everyone in next week's releases, so take a peek at them below. April 23: The Belle and the Beard... Continue Reading →
You know what? I'm not even a second chance girl, and I'm still intrigued by this blurb! Karina Halle is a great writer, so if there was ever a second chance romance that I might just love - it's this one. We'll see how this all plays out, but I love the traveling aspect, and... Continue Reading →
Talk about a GORGEOUS cover! It's the kind of cover that makes me stop in my tracks, and the blurb sounds like just my kind of romance. I'm still getting to know Kylie Scott's work, but this fake relationship romance should be right up my alley - and it'll be here before you know it!... Continue Reading →
It's been a weird release week for me: there weren't a ton of new books that interested me this week, so I've been reading through the pile of ARCs already on my Kindle. And that's been going very, very well! I've read three 5-star books in the last few days, and one of them is... Continue Reading →
Cute and forgettable, that's what I'd call this. It's a low angst, easy-going, small town romance with a touch of the forbidden, and there were plenty of moments that I enjoyed. I loved the adorable meet cute, and the humor made this a lighthearted, easy read. I also liked the opposites attract vibe, and the... 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 am SO excited about this one! I've been absolutely LOVING Chloe Liese's Bergmen Brothers series, and she's just revealed the cover for her next installment! It's a marriage of convenience romance featuring two complex characters, and we've already gotten enough peeks at them in the previous books to know that their story should be... Continue Reading →
Please note: this is book two in a steamy rock star duet. If you haven't read Falling Out of Hate With You yet, you can check out my review here Okay, well, that was kinda awesome! After reading the first half of this duet, I still wasn't completely sold on this couple, but I was... 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 →
Sexual tension and angst can take a forbidden romance novel to the next level. Whether it's a love triangle, a twin swap, an age gap, or just a bad idea, forbidden romances are usually intense reads. I love the complicated dynamics, the emotional storylines, and the unpredictability of a forbidden romance. They're usually not light... Continue Reading →
It was sort of an "okay" kind of week. There were more misses than hits, but some of the hits were VERY solid, so that's always a plus. I really enjoyed the chemistry-filled The Love Interest, my only 5-star read of the week. I loved the first half of Earn Your Extra Credit and the... Continue Reading →
Another wholly unique, chemistry-filled, SWOONY love story from this author! This couple's meet cute was just a little bit magical, and that bantery goodness kept the magic alive throughout the book. Their relationship has a little of everything, from grumpy/sunshine to student/professor to optimist/realist. I loved the opposites attract vibe, and I absolutely adored this... Continue Reading →
Sigh. This just wasn't what I was hoping it was going to be based on the blurb. Brother's best friend? LOVE. Friends with benefits? HATE. Honestly, it felt like your typical, cookie cutter, "friends with benefits" romance where the couple is clearly already in love when they make those ill-fated plans. It's one of the... Continue Reading →
It's looking like another solid week of new releases! While April has been hit or miss overall, there are still some great new books on the way. I've got several exciting ARCs on my Kindle, including a few from authors whose books made my Best of the Year list in 2020! It's already going to... Continue Reading →
The first draft of this review included a lot of shouty CAPS, frustrated ramblings, and general non-sensical gripes about the book. Because this couple is endlessly frustrating. BUT... there's also a whole lot of awesome. I loved the first 40% very, very much. Like, HOLY CHEMISTRY, wow that's some serious sexual tension much. If you've... Continue Reading →
Never has a book been more aptly named, because it took awhile for me to fall out of hate with it. I'm not saying that it's not well written - it is - but there were definite impediments to my enjoyment in the beginning. For starters, the first 20% or so includes a LOT of... Continue Reading →
This list is a lot like the weekly deals list, except the focus is on 99 cent Kindle deals and it’s on a smaller scale. I only update the big list on Sundays (and the first of the month), but deals often pop up during the week, so this is a nice spot to check... Continue Reading →
It's time to get back to The Hartigans! I'm looking forward to this one; my introduction to Avery Flynn's work was her Hartigans series, and this new series is a spin-off. The first book, Mama's Boy, releases in June, and it sounds like such a fun read! If this series of interconnected standalones is like... Continue Reading →
I just couldn't get into this. There's a lot of good stuff going on in the story, and it's got that classic sports romance vibe, but the whole situation with the other guy rubbed me the wrong way. Essentially, the guy that our heroine always thought she'd end up with is in the picture until...... 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 took a little while before I realized what was keeping me somewhat detached from this otherwise well written romance: it essentially skips the first third of the typical romance novel (aka some of the things I love the most). Things like the first sign of attraction, the development of crushes, the subtle build from... Continue Reading →
Uncomfortable. The power dynamics in this made me very uncomfortable. While this started off with a lot of potential - the writing is solid, the characters are interesting, and the hate to love office dynamic is one that I can't get enough of - it wasn't long before red flags started popping up. And then... 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 →
Fake relationships are one of my favorite tropes, so I can't believe that I haven't put this recommendation list together sooner! And do you want to know why that is? Because MANY of these books have made my Best of the Month or Best of the Year list, and I can only recommend them so... Continue Reading →
