Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
New week, new deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into several lists – these deals change daily, so grab... Continue Reading →
This was an unexpected delight! I really wasn't sure what I was getting into with this debut, but I was willing to give it a try - and I'm so glad that I did. Quiet and heartfelt, this strangers to friends to lovers age gap romance is a stellar slow burn. I loved how Cal... Continue Reading →
There are SO MANY new romance novels coming your way in the month of April!!! 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 →
It was quality over quantity for me this week, and I am completely okay with that! After going a full month without a 5-star read, I finally had one last week - and then another two this week! So happy. Yeah, I set aside several other books that weren't working as well for me, but... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite books of 2019 just released in audio, and it's got me thinking about how much I enjoyed the book! (Not) the One was my introduction to Donna Alam's work, and I remember loving the (very) unique meet cute and the chemistry that sparks right away. I also liked the unpredictability of... Continue Reading →
It's looking like a quieter release week, and my TBR is okay with that! None of my "usual" authors are releasing new books next week, but there are several books by new-to-me authors that I've been meaning to check out. So it should be a good week for exploration and tackling my TBR - both... Continue Reading →
All sugar and SPICE (and everything nice), this low angst/high heat romance is a feel good treat. Our hero was gone for his girl from the moment they met, and he has no intention of letting her get away this time around. It's rare to find a hero who is so ALL IN from the... Continue Reading →
There have been so many new deals that the list needed to be refreshed!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted... Continue Reading →
It’s a mini review! I’m clearing out my review queue of all the books I can’t seem to convince myself to finish, for one reason or another. That doesn’t mean these are negative reviews, it simply means that something isn’t compelling me to keep reading at the moment. Maybe I’ll go back to them another... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely adored it! This had me SMILING from start to finish, with a premise that felt like it was tailor-made for me, and a relationship so compelling that I was hooked from the first interaction. I loved the meet cute, and I loved every chaotic minute that followed - every moment that drew... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the Kindle, paperback, and audiobooks 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... Continue Reading →
The only thing that makes a great romance novel even better is excellent audiobook narration, which can take the reading experience to a whole other level. A 5-star read can come to life with the right narration, making it entirely immersive. Whether it's duet narration or simply a stellar performance, there are so many different... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into several lists – these deals change daily, so grab... Continue Reading →
The only problem with having an embarrassment of ARC riches? Deciding what to read first! I’ve got lots of very exciting ARCs on my Kindle at the moment, with too many books and too little time. I’ve read a few of these, can’t wait to dig into others, and am looking forward to checking out plenty... Continue Reading →
I had my first 5-star read in a full MONTH, so I'm a happy girl! It's not the first time I've gone that long between 5-star reads, but it always stings when it happens. I partially blame the excellence of The Right Move for putting me into such an extended book hangover, but I also... Continue Reading →
In case you missed it! This was the week of cover reveals, and I'm still finding ones that I missed. I didn't even post half of the ones I saw, but I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the newest from Lauren Rowe. She doesn't put out new releases all that often, so it's been... Continue Reading →
There's another sassy, sexy sports romance on the way from Kayley Loring and Connor Crais soon, and I'm excited! I've been a longtime fan of Loring's writing and Crais' vocals, though their co-writes have yielded mixed results for me so far. I have high hopes that this one will be successful, because the blurb sounds... Continue Reading →
I honestly thought March was going to be a quieter release month, but that doesn't seem to be the case at all! We've got another great release week on the way, with a variety of books that I'm excited to check out. And I still have several on my TBR from this week, so the... Continue Reading →
Now that's what I call a HOT slow burn! This was delicious, every minute of it. After loving Wilde's debut, I was so excited to check out the followup, featuring a couple we were teased about in the series starter. While I've read (and loved) plenty of playboy-tamed romances in the past, I've never read... Continue Reading →
A new book from Ella Maise is finally on the way soon! I am so excited. When I got back into reading romance about five years ago, Maise quickly became one of my favorites. She's written several great books, but her most recent (and I use that term loosely, lol) has been lingering in my... Continue Reading →
It's been almost four years(!!) since this book released, and I still get butterflies whenever I see the cover. It's the book that made me fall hard for marriage of convenience romances, and that's something that has not changed in the years since. It was also one of the beefiest books I had read at... Continue Reading →
It's been way too long since I've read a book by Lawson, and it's time to remedy that! I'm not the biggest fan of trilogies, so I haven't been reading her most recent work - which means you may not be aware that I love her writing! It's a great combination of light and angsty,... Continue Reading →
I couldn't quite bring myself to rate this any higher, but there was a lot that I liked about it. This new adult debut has been pretty buzzy, and it's easy to see why - the opposites attract vibes and giant teddy bear/football player hero were both definite wins, and I liked that the storyline... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the Kindle, paperback, and audiobooks 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... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into several lists – these deals change daily, so grab... Continue Reading →
Super cute! Featuring stellar full cast narration and upbeat, bubbly vibes, this was just as much fun as Bastone's other audio-first love stories. Each one has been its own engaging, smile-inducing experience, and this was no different. I loved that it had a sweetheart of a hero, and I loved the concept - two classmates... Continue Reading →
It's no secret that second chance romance is a tough trope for me - nine times out of ten, I get frustrated by the messy histories and struggle through. But when one works for me? It's MAGIC. Whether it's a relationship that unraveled, a marriage that's in trouble, or a fling that becomes more the... Continue Reading →
My reading week went a little better than the last few, so I'm feeling good! I enjoyed Best Served Hot, a delicious rivals romance with tons of food references. It was a great mix of romance and women's fiction vibes, with plenty of banter and a unique feel. I also liked First to Fall, a... Continue Reading →
I've been loving grumpy boss rom coms recently and Kate Canterbary is more popular than ever, so it seemed like the perfect time to re-share my review of Boss in the Bedsheets - which was my first experience with her work, and one of my Top 20 of 2020 selections. It's rare that a book... Continue Reading →
It’s a mini review! I’m clearing out my review queue of all the books I can’t seem to convince myself to finish, for one reason or another. That doesn’t mean these are negative reviews, it simply means that something isn’t compelling me to keep reading at the moment. Maybe I’ll go back to them another... Continue Reading →
New month, new deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into several lists – these deals change daily, so grab... Continue Reading →
My TBR is going to be out of control next week - there are so many interesting books on the way! With a great mix of indie and traditional releases, there's a little something for everyone, and so many different vibes to choose from. I'm really not sure where to start first, so it should... Continue Reading →
I was SO close to rounding this up to 5 stars; it’s the kind of book that has a rocky start before slowly simmering into something very satisfying. I loved that it had so much personality - these feuding food critics had great chemistry, and all of the food descriptions had my mouth watering. Don’t... Continue Reading →
I didn't have the best reading month, but it doesn't look so bad when it's all wrapped up in one place! It was feast or famine for me, with many DNFs and less than stellar experiences, combined with some really great reads. I definitely struggled throughout the course of the month, though part of that... Continue Reading →
As much as I struggled this month, the good books ended up being REALLY good. I'd be shocked if at least one didn't end up on my Best of the Year list, and multiple wouldn't be out of the question. So it was an excellent month in that regard, even if the 5-star reads were... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the Kindle, paperback, and audiobooks 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... Continue Reading →
When college rivals reconnect years later and find themselves accidentally married... well, it certainly keeps things interesting. I loved the premise of this sweet, slow burn romance, which played up a lot of my favorite tropes. Playful enemies to lovers, Vegas wedding turned marriage of convenience, fake relationship - all great things. I also really... Continue Reading →
It's the end of the month, so grab these deals while you can - there will be a whole new selection on the first!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to... Continue Reading →
Grumpy heroes are my jam most of the time, but sometimes I'm in the mood for opposites attract romance done a little differently - and that's where golden retriever meets black cat energy kicks in. One of my favorite rom com movies growing up was 10 Things I Hate About You, and it's got the... Continue Reading →
It was hit or miss for me this week, which is sort of how my February went - I'm looking forward to starting fresh in March! This was release week for the newest from Lucy Score, which I was lucky enough to read early. I posted my sneak peek review several weeks ago, and I've... Continue Reading →
Three strikes, and... Grey is officially off my one-click list. There was a time when Grey was one of my favorite rom com authors - if not my #1 - so it is REALLY disappointing to acknowledge how bland and generic this was. This 3-star rating leans more towards a 2 than a 4, and... Continue Reading →
We've got one last release week in February, and it's a great one! There's a little something for everyone, from indie to traditional, sports to serious. I'm looking forward to sampling a variety of books, and I'm not sure where to start first! Take a peek at some of the books releasing in the next... Continue Reading →
So soft and sweet, with a hero who is all kinds of swoony, there was a lot to love about this slow-burning romance. Our heroine is angry and confrontational, actively trying to keep people out, and this patient, steady hero sees right through her. I loved that the premise felt unique, and I loved that... Continue Reading →
I hate the cover, but I love the blurb! Okay, let's be real... he looks like he's annoyed by a pre-teen, right? The size difference is too much here. Meghan Quinn typically has fantastic covers, but I am not sold on this one. The good news? I am sold on the concept and the blurb!... Continue Reading →
It’s a mini review! I’m clearing out my review queue of all the books I can’t seem to convince myself to finish, for one reason or another. That doesn’t mean these are negative reviews, it simply means that something isn’t compelling me to keep reading at the moment. Maybe I’ll go back to them another... Continue Reading →
It was great to be back in Knockemout - this sequel did NOT disappoint! I think I liked it better than the first one, and that was very tough competition. There was just something immensely compelling about this wounded and vulnerable hero; he's a genuinely good guy who is in a dark place, and it's... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the Kindle, paperback, and audiobooks 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... Continue Reading →
Recently, Goodreads posted a list of Readers' Top 100 Romances of the Last Three Years (found here), so I thought it'd be fun to go through the list and talk about which I've read, which I'm interested in, and which aren't for me. As a lover of contemporary romance, I was not surprised to see... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into several lists – these deals change daily, so grab... Continue Reading →
There are SO MANY new romance novels coming your way in the month of March!!! 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 →
Not gonna lie, I had a wildly unsuccessful reading week. It can't all be blamed on the books - between the Super Bowl, a crazy busy work week, and two Valentine's dates with my husband, I was focused on everything BUT books. Every time I sat down to read I got interrupted, and every time... Continue Reading →
The start of something new from J.T. Geissinger - I'm excited! I'm a longtime fan of Geissinger's work, and I've been impatiently waiting to see what she writes now that her popular mafia romance series is over. We did get a standalone semi-romance/not really romance from her in between, but this is the start of... Continue Reading →
It's looking like another great release week, and I'm not complaining! I had a pretty unsuccessful reading week, so I'm looking forward to a whole new selection of romances next week. Plus, I've already read the upcoming release from Lucy Score, and it was very good. So definitely worth taking a peek at some of... Continue Reading →
Technically speaking, I never officially reviewed this book on my blog - and it's time to remedy that! I read my first Chloe Liese book near the end of 2020 (book three in this series), and I loved it so much that I went backwards and read this one, which was also fantastic. Probably my... Continue Reading →
I'm intrigued! I love Julia Wolf's writing, but I don't read enough of it. I find new adult romance more difficult to relate to these days, so I haven't dived into some of her recent series. And her rock star romances can sometimes veer towards the k!nky, which I'd have to be in just the... Continue Reading →
I've been loving this sweet and swoony series, but I'll admit that I was a little nervous about this particular installment - and I ended up enjoying it much more than expected! We've gotten to know this group of friends pretty well throughout this series of interconnected standalones, so I had already formed some opinions... Continue Reading →
It's Valentine's week, so there are a lot of great deals on romance books, and it's the perfect time to treat your shelf!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the Kindle, paperback, and audiobooks 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... Continue Reading →
Soapy and immensely bingeable, I can see why this surged in popularity so quickly. I loved the first interaction between the couple, and I was thinking, "this is ridiculous, I love it." That slowly transitioned into, "well, this is getting ridiculous," until I emotionally detached and was simply curious how it all played out. There's... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals - and it's Valentine's week, so there are a lot of them!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank.... Continue Reading →
It's become a tradition of sorts for me to put up a new sports romance recommendation list this specific week every year, when everyone's got the big game on their minds. It's certainly not a hardship; sports romances are popular for a reason - it's a versatile sub-genre that incorporates many, many different tropes. From... Continue Reading →
I spent most of my week SAVORING the beefy The Right Move, and I don't regret it for a minute. The sister's best friend/reluctant roommates romance had big shoes to fill after the excellent Mile High, and it still managed to exceed my expectations. I adored it! That didn't leave a whole lot of time... Continue Reading →
It's always an amazing feeling when one of my highly anticipated reads meets my very high expectations, but to have it far surpass them? SPECTACULAR. After reading and loving Mile High, I was really nervous going into this, sort of a strange mix of excitement and dread that it wouldn't be able to live up... Continue Reading →
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