Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
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 →
I can't remember the last release week that was this good! It was a busy week, full of some highly anticipated books for me - and it turned out very well! I absolutely adored Twice Shy, the sweet and swoony sophomore release from Sarah Hogle (whose debut, You Deserve Each Other, was one of my... Continue Reading →
Don't tease me with a "trapped in an elevator" scene unless you mean it! I'm kidding. Kind of. Anyways, this went very differently than I expected. I guess I was anticipating a lighter rom com, so the intense tone caught me off-guard (and there are potential triggers in the story). These two have some seriously... Continue Reading →
Love that cover! And it even features the gorgeous author herself. It's been a bit since I've read anything by Nana Malone, because she's been in the middle of a series of interconnected trilogies that... eh, I didn't love the first one. Though not because of the quality of the writing. So I've been waiting... Continue Reading →
Next week has the potential to be an AWESOME release week. This was such a jam-packed release week that I'm a little behind on my reading, so I haven't read too many of next week's releases yet. But I've got several ARCs, so the reviews will be coming, lol! There are new books from some... Continue Reading →
A truly FANTASTIC, outlandish, and romantic back half more than makes up for the slow start on this one. We'll talk about that slow start in a minute, but I've gotta talk about my love of Tyler and Muffy first. These two are the quintessential quirky couple, and their love story is SO FUNNY, offbeat,... Continue Reading →
CRAVE is right! These two had no problems in the chemistry department; they had some great sexual tension, and there's plenty of steam. I love a good guy hero with a touch of bad, and that's what we've got here. It's a light, sexy book with just enough yearning to say that it has a... Continue Reading →
I don't know what to think about this blurb - and that has me wanting to get reading to see what's going on! Jewel E. Ann always writes such unexpected, mysterious romances, and this sounds like it's going to be a complex one. Are they still married? Is it cheating? What's going on with the... Continue Reading →
T-O-X-I-C. Not gonna lie, this couple might be better off if they'd never met. This is the perfect example of why I vastly prefer duets to trilogies, because this couple is more broken now than when they started. And I like them less than I did before. If you're an angst-lover, that might be a... 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 →
Perfection. There’s no sophomore slump here; this is delightful, distinct, and kinda delicious. I had literal happy tears spill from my eyes, and I was bawling like a baby by the end. It’s like sitting in your own personal happy place where everything is charming and romantic, full of tropey goodness, and more complex than... Continue Reading →
What a great cover! I'm reading my ARC of I Pucking Love You right now, and it's a whole lot of fun. I love Grant's romantic comedies (two were contenders for my Best of the Year list in 2020), and this is another low angst, playful read. And it will be here later this week!... Continue Reading →
The third time's the charm! I was mentally prepared for this to devastate me, and that made the reading experience go much smoother. If you think I'm joking, then you clearly haven't read this author's first two books, lol! She is a phenomenal writer, but I found the tonal shift in her first two books... Continue Reading →
Mafia romance is one of those genres that needs to be executed well, or it unravels quickly. This didn't waste any time unraveling. The antihero is a domineering jerk who demands marriage from a stranger, doesn't agree to exclusivity, and doesn't take murder (of his wife) off the table... yet our weak heroine is still... Continue Reading →
In honor of the holiday, the list went up a little early. I've also included AUDIO ADD-ONS this week! Hope you have a great Easter 🐣 and get in some family time, one way or another. New week, new deals!!! There continue to be a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle... Continue Reading →
Celebrate Diversity Month! While that's something we should do 365 days each year, April is the designated month for celebrating the differences and similarities between individuals. As a romance reader, that might mean exploring the work of BIPOC authors who are new-to-you. It might mean reading your first M/M or F/F romance. It might mean... Continue Reading →
I'm calling this week a success, because I read two great new releases, and three that were decent. March was a hit or miss month for me, so I'm happy with those results! All five of this week's books were written by go-to authors for me, so I honestly expected to like all of them,... Continue Reading →
There was an exciting last minute addition to the deals list today, so I wanted to point it out. Kristen Ashley's entire Rock Chick series is on sale for just 99 cents each!!! This is a limited time sale, the books are not in Kindle Unlimited, and they're usually quite a bit more than this... Continue Reading →
Did you see this absolutely GORGEOUS cover for Karla Sorensen's upcoming book? I was already excited to read Forbidden, but this is just the cherry on top! Faked was one of my favorite books of 2020, and Floored was a very solid followup, so I'm eagerly awaiting Forbidden. It will read as a standalone, but... Continue Reading →
April wastes ZERO time getting going, with a ton of new releases on the way very soon! I can't even tell you how many books are on my TBR this month, but I've been reading like crazy. There are so many exciting ones on the way, and many of my favorite authors are releasing new... 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 →
Going into March, I called it an "exploratory" month, and I expected it to be full of hits and misses. That turned out to be incredibly accurate, lol! I read some REALLY good books, but I also handed out a lot more 3-star (and below) ratings than usual. Most of my favorite authors released new... 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 →
Love that cover! I'm very excited about this, even if (1) that title makes me feel dirty, and (2) that blurb is a little questionable. I love me some Meghan Quinn, and her books are always laugh out loud, STEAMY reads that are so easy to binge. She also loves to push her readers to... Continue Reading →
I was in the middle of reading another book when this hit my Kindle, and I dropped it like it was on fire to read this - the blurb had me that curious. No regrets. This author's work is always unpredictable, with unique storylines that stand out from the pack. I was hooked from the... Continue Reading →
The first three books in this series were EASY 5-star ratings for me, but I couldn't get there with this one. It's still a great book - as if this author could write anything less - but I didn't love the heroine and the ending was a miss. Our hero though? FANTASTIC. Gunner is the... Continue Reading →
My biggest issue with this? Besides the fact that it's really more women's fiction than romance, it's without a doubt the heroine's story... and I didn't like her. She's a hot mess who is so absorbed in her own problems that she doesn't treat the people in her life well. She casually dates a genuinely... Continue Reading →
I liked this as a series starter, but not so much as a standalone romance. We meet a bunch of new characters - intriguing hockey players, friends, and co-workers - all of whom should make for interesting future reads. I just think that this particular love story got lost in the shuffle, and I ended... Continue Reading →
This cover is adorable and the series is great, but... I absolutely hate friends with benefits, lol. Especially if it's so clearly stated in the blurb as the focal point. Don't get me started on my gripes! So this cover reveal is more for you, because I'm gonna sit this one out. I would like... Continue Reading →
Can there be too much of a good thing? Yes. This was very funny, and it was very steamy... but I don’t think it was all that romantic. It's like everything I love about this writing duo's work was cranked up to one hundred, and the romance got lost in the shuffle a bit. There... 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, so be sure to stop back Thursday afternoon for a fresh list! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and... 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 →
My reading week was... okay. Not great, not terrible. I'm not sure if it's these March releases letting me down or if I'm hitting a slump, but there have definitely been some losers lately. My favorite new release of the week was easily Her Reluctant Husband, though... I actually read it earlier in the month,... Continue Reading →
It was a BIG week for cover reveals, and today brings four that I have been eagerly anticipating. All four are books that I am both very excited and also hesitant to read, for a variety of reasons. I know a lot of bloggers like to keep things positive, but I like to keep it... Continue Reading →
What I love most about this author's work is that she can sure write a book that will hold your attention. They are absolutely never boring, and this is another complex, messy romance with the kind of story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Was I always completely sold on it?... Continue Reading →
It’s looking like a great week for new releases! March goes out with a bang, with new books from some of my favorite authors. It's also sort of the calm before the storm, because April is PACKED with new releases. Be sure to clear out some room on your TBR - my April release calendar... Continue Reading →
What a deal! I woke up to this awesome deal, and one-clicked without hesitation. The entire Dream Man series by Kristen Ashley (4 books) is part of this box set, and it's on sale for just $4.99 right now! These books are usually over five bucks EACH, so this is quite the deal if you're... Continue Reading →
I'm looking forward to this! I love me some Teagan Hunter; she writes light, sexy rom coms that always feel a little different from the usual, and this series has been right up my alley so far. Forced proximity and roommate romances are favorites of mine, and each book plays up different tropes. This one... Continue Reading →
The only thing this light and funny rom com is missing is the... well, the romance, unfortunately. I've been loving this series and this accidental pregnancy story has a very similar vibe, but the pacing did it no favors. Our couple isn't even in the same room together for... let's say "awhile," and once they... 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 →
When I started reading this, I really thought it was going to be an easy 5-star rating. While a debut, this is so well written, with complex characters and a story that's nuanced. I loved the meet cute and our couple's initial night together, which is everything rom com dreams are made of. The chemistry... 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 →
Let's call this one the perfect palate cleanser, because it wasn't what I would call a "good" romance, but I devoured it in one sitting and was happy to do so. This reads quickly and stays exceedingly light throughout, with a feel good tone that will put a smile on your face. Was the romance... Continue Reading →
This was not bad, but I couldn't stop drawing comparisons to another brother swap romance (Stealing Her), and it fell short in every way. Does our heroine really not wonder why her boyfriend has suddenly gotten a new personality, wardrobe, and work schedule? Does our hero really not feel bad about stringing this woman along... Continue Reading →
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 four lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99 and $2.99 or more. These deals... Continue Reading →
Winter is behind us, and it's time to start thinking about Spring! I'm not talking about the green grass or the beautiful weather - 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,... Continue Reading →
Some of this week's releases were an unexpected treat! The majority of last week's releases didn't strike a chord with me, and I was quickly heading towards a slump when I started reading for this week. But the most unlikely of books pulled me out of that - and in a big, big way! I... Continue Reading →
Oh. My. God. This book is just... wow. You're either going to really love it or really hate it; there is ZERO in between with this one. And while there are things in here that should've tanked this romance for me, there was no stopping my love of this book. It's just twist after dark... Continue Reading →
It's been a bit since I've read anything by Samantha Towle, but I can't wait to dive back in! Her upcoming release has me all kinds of intrigued, and now we've got this striking cover and a blurb to go along with it! This is sure to be sexy with plenty of emotion, and I'm... Continue Reading →
There's another laugh out loud rom com from Max Monroe coming VERY soon, and we now have this cute cover and a great blurb! I always enjoy their light, playful rom coms, and this is sure to be another fun one. I'm loving the sounds of the opposites attract vibes, and I know this will... Continue Reading →
