Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
Every time a book by Adriana Locke hits my Kindle, I have to get my grabby hands on it immediately. And that was the case with this one too. Though the personalities of these characters weren’t a perfect fit for me, I thoroughly enjoyed the book from start to finish and read it in one... Continue Reading →
Seriously... friends to lovers is at its absolute BEST in this one! I loved the first book by this writing duo, so I couldn't wait to dig into this and it did not disappoint. I'll be the first to admit that I took a little while to warm up to it - the prologue pulls... Continue Reading →
As of this moment, eight of these titles are sitting on my Kindle, silently battling it out to be the August release that I am MOST excited to read. It's an embarrassment of ARC riches that's got me conflicted. And if that doesn't tell you just how awesome August is shaping up to be, I... Continue Reading →
I love the first of the month because it brings a whole new selection of deals! I’ve collected free or cheap Kindle books from romance authors I’ve read or been meaning to try – most are less than $1! Try out some new-to-you authors for cheap or fill up your Kindle with books from authors... Continue Reading →
The first half of this duet was a wild ride, and I cannot wait to see how it ends up! If you've read my review of Heartbreak Me (found here), you know that this duet is a little darker than my usual but oh so addictive. Featuring an antihero who will win you over (despite... Continue Reading →
It was a week of hits and misses! Three of this week's releases made my Best of July list (making it a crazy good week in that regard), one was sexy escapism, and two didn't quite hit the mark. After a bit of a slump mid-month, I was so happy to find some books that... Continue Reading →
Lauren Blakely revealed the cover for her newest sexy rom com today, and it's gorgeous! The blurb sounds great; I love a friends to lovers romance where there's plenty of history between the couple, and the setup is perfect for a complicated situation. Thanks for Last Night releases on September 18th, so take a peek... Continue Reading →
July was all about exploring the work of new-to-me authors because many of my favorites released books in June. So I think it's only fitting that every single book at the top of my list for the month was written by an author whose work I'm just starting to get familiar with. I loved this... Continue Reading →
Hate the Player by mega-funny writing duo Max Monroe released last week, and it was such a light-hearted enemies to lovers romance! It's sexy, playful, and just the kind of read we all need in our lives right now. I posted my full review when the book released (found here), but if you haven't added... Continue Reading →
This is the perfect vacation escapism everyone needs in their life, complete with a sexy Italian artist who is both loving and demanding. I loved this hero - a single dad who isn’t afraid of being open about his feelings. He’s a little too mysterious for me in the beginning, but once the reader gets... Continue Reading →
This hero... doesn't seem to understand the word NO. It's a common theme in an otherwise light and sweet book. I love a good office romance and don't normally have an issue with the dynamics, but there were several instances in this one that just didn't sit right (more on that in a minute). It's... Continue Reading →
Next Tuesday is another big release day, so be sure to carve out some room in your TBR! With new releases by Adriana Locke, Karina Halle, and Amelia Kingston (among others!), it's a busy week for romance. And there are some awesome books coming the week after that too! Take a peek at some of... Continue Reading →
If you've been following along with the series, Hasty needs no introduction. While this will read as a standalone, knowing Hastings/Hasty's backstory will make it a richer reading experience. Though, there is one problem with that... this is very much Hasty's story, and I don't actually like Hasty all that much. It's all about her... Continue Reading →
When your biggest complaint about a book is that it's TOO sweet... well, you're not really complaining at all, are you? This zero-angst, steamy, and downright adorable read will have you as smitten as these two characters are from the moment they meet. The instalove is... extreme. But I can't fault a book for being... Continue Reading →
When I sat down to write this review, I still wasn’t sure if this book was going to get five stars or three stars from me, that’s how strong my feelings are. Technically speaking, this is one of the best books I have read this year, hands down. But emotionally, I had a lot of... Continue Reading →
The newest from Adriana Locke will be here in just one week, and I am so ready to read it! She's one of my favorite rom com authors, knowing just how to mix the sweet with the steam. Restraint releases on August 4th, but if you want to get a little sneak peek in the... 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 four lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99... Continue Reading →
THIS is why I read rom coms; for those books that are smile-inducing, lighthearted, and just so much fun. I laughed, I smiled, and that slow burn just about killed me (in the best way). Kiss My Putt is exactly what you'd want from a book of that title, featuring my favorite kind of enemies... Continue Reading →
There are SO MANY new romance novels coming your way in the month of August!!! 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 slump hasn't been completely busted yet, but I'm happy to report that I've read some pretty great books in the last few days. And a few of this week's new releases were just the kind light-hearted, playful reads to hold my interest right now. Two of this week's releases are books from some... Continue Reading →
While this most definitely is not my favorite from Blakely, it does have all of the things I love about her work - great banter, sizzling chemistry, a light/low angst feel, and a storyline that stands out from the pack. Where this one falters for me is the steam; you can definitely feel the lust... Continue Reading →
Let me start off by saying that, for a debut, this was very, very good. I see a ton of potential in the author’s work and would not hesitate to read more. While there are some storyline issues that hold me back from rating this higher, it’s a solid, emotional read that will leave you... Continue Reading →
What a great introduction to this group of friends! Whether you’ve read the first full length novel in this series, Star Bright, or not, this short and playful novella will allow you to get to know these characters better. Stella is the heroine of the first book, and this provides some insight into her relationship... Continue Reading →
One of July's Kindle Monthly Deals just so happens to be one of my absolute favorite books of 2019. I really, really loved this one and it is definitely worth the 99 cents you can grab it for right now. Since the book released prior to the launch of my blog, I thought I'd share... Continue Reading →
Penelope Ward unveiled the cover for her upcoming release, The Anti-Boyfriend, this week and I've gotta admit... I'm intrigued! I personally think Ward and Vi Keeland are better when they work together (they rein each other in to a certain extent), but the blurb has me interested. And just look at that cover! I might... Continue Reading →
Love all that delicious tension! This lighthearted enemies to lovers romance is filled with chemistry and humor, making the pages fly by. Our hero is a shameless playboy who has finally met his match, and sparks fly between the two right away. I loved all of the bickering that is really banter, the humor, and... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of new releases on the way, with a little something for everyone! Whether you're looking for steamy or sporty, there's something for every mood. I'll have book reviews for some of these (and possibly a few others!) over the next week. July 23: Liar Liar by Donna Alam My first mistake?... Continue Reading →
Holy angsty! While I love that these authors know how to deliver tension and complicated relationships, I don't read their books for nonstop angst - and that's what this one is. These two have been dancing around their feelings for almost a decade, and the push/pull doesn't stop once they come back into each other's... Continue Reading →
I love Adriana Locke's writing, so I am definitely happy to hear more about her upcoming release! Restraint sounds like it's going to be on the steamy side for her, and I do not have a problem with that. Now we've got the cover and the blurb, so it's almost time to get reading! Restraint... Continue Reading →
The first half of this Romeo and Juliet-inspired duet made my Best of June list, so I am eagerly anticipating the followup! I cannot wait to get my hands on the conclusion because it ended on one crazy cliffhanger. If you haven't read Prince of Hearts yet, you can check out my review here. It's... Continue Reading →
R.S. Grey is one of my go-to authors for rom coms, so I am always excited to get the details on her new releases! This one sounds right up my alley with a light, fun feel, and I definitely love a hero who is an athlete! The Trouble with Quarterbacks releases on August 6th! Blurb:... 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 four lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99... Continue Reading →
I love all of the tension and the emotional build that comes with a slow burn romance, but I also want there to be a payoff in the end. All of that chemistry has to combust at some point; crackling with electricity until it reaches its breaking point. The fifteen books on this list all... Continue Reading →
It was a busy, busy release week, with some very good books that have (almost) busted my reading slump! I've been loving the opportunity to check out some new-to-me authors, as well as a few whose work I haven't read in awhile. All four of my favorites this week are written by authors whose work... Continue Reading →
Such a FANTASTIC start to a new series! This had all the slow burn/enemies to lovers goodness that I wanted, with a couple that I was rooting for from the very beginning. I really, really enjoyed it. The story starts out tension-filled with some serious sparks, then slowly turns into a great friends to lovers... Continue Reading →
There was a whole lot going on this week between new releases and book announcements (did anyone else's TBR fill up fast the last two days?), so I figured I'd wait until today to talk about what's coming next week. This week was crazy busy and next week is shaping up to be the same... Continue Reading →
I've heard great things about this author's work and this blurb has got me interested, so I am definitely looking forward to Leo! Sounds like this is going to be a complicated love story, and I'm all for it. Get all the details about Leo below and then be sure to enter the GIVEAWAY from... Continue Reading →
Well that's one STEAMY rom com! Fast-paced and oh so sexy, this opposites attract romance is full of heat. It's light and easy to read in one sitting, pairing a pro football player who is tired of playing games with a good girl in need of a little spice in her life. While it started... Continue Reading →
I look forward to every release by Max Monroe, and this one is no exception! Their rom coms are always delightfully light and fun, with characters you'll love and relationships you can root for. Hate the Player sounds like it's going to be such a fun read, and I cannot wait! Get all the details... Continue Reading →
This debut author has loads of potential, but I also feel like she's not quite there yet. The story is light and playful with SO MUCH quirky humor that it reached the point of too much of a good thing. By the halfway point - and one highly problematic scene involving shrooms - I was... Continue Reading →
It's been awhile since I've read anything by Michelle Heard, but this cover is gorgeous and the blurb is intriguingly complex, so I am definitely looking forward to diving back in! This one sounds like it's going to be an angsty, intense read, and I am all for that! Get the details about Coldhearted Heir... Continue Reading →
This forbidden romance sounds like it's going to be sexy and tension-filled, which sounds pretty great to me! It's giving me Romeo and Juliet vibes, so I can't wait to check out the story. Get all the details below - Reckless Kiss releases on August 10th! One sensual touch; one reckless kiss. They say stay... Continue Reading →
A VERY solid start to a new series, this is refreshing and different with a light feel that makes the pages fly by. Featuring a heroine who has found her own kind of family while partaking in an unashamedly lavish lifestyle and a hero who is incredibly intrigued by the world he becomes immersed in,... Continue Reading →
Talk about a dark and delicious ride! I've been meaning to check out this author's work for a while now and this was the perfect place to start. The first half of a duet (ending in one major CLIFFHANGER), it's intense and sexy with a storyline that's complex and interesting. Atlas is no one's hero... Continue Reading →
This one sits solidly between three and four stars for me. Bybee's a talented writer, so there were definitely elements that I enjoyed, but also several things that bugged me. It's sweet and somber with a touch of suspense, featuring a hero who will steal your heart. He is almost too perfect, going from an... Continue Reading →
So excited for this one! This series of standalones from Kayley Loring has been EXCELLENT so far (the first two books were both easy 5-star ratings for me), so I am definitely looking forward to Troublemaker! It's a single dad/teacher romance that promises to be light and sexy with plenty of humor. Get all the... Continue Reading →
I really wish that I enjoyed this one more than I did, but... it's kind of a hot mess. While I was drawn in by the playful cover and the promising blurb, there were issues that prevented me from connecting to what should've been a fun rom com. I can't say that I loved the... 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 four lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99... Continue Reading →
Loved the chemistry between these two! This best friend's little sister romance played out very differently than I expected - and I am completely okay with that. It's essentially a strangers to lovers romance because these two have never met before. After crashing into each other's lives in a big way, Case and Emma find... Continue Reading →
You know that feeling you get when you read a great book and there's just a little bit of magic in the experience? Whether you're pulled in right away or it slowly gets under your skin, an outstanding book will make you FEEL something. These are the fifteen 2020 releases that have given me that... Continue Reading →
This week was hit or miss for me, I'll be honest. I read a book by a new-to-me author, Louise Bay, whose work I will definitely be checking out more of. I also read books by a few favorites that were a little disappointing. It happens. After a FANTASTIC June, I was bound to hit... Continue Reading →
The next installment of The Baileys series by Piper Rayne will be here in September, and this one sounds like it's going to be on the emotional side. Their books often feature complicated relationships, and this one is no exception. It's a second chance romance that promises to be sexy and light with touches of... Continue Reading →
Such a sexy tease of a story! This short and not-so-sweet prequel will take you less than an hour to read, but it sets up the story perfectly. Hart gives us a feel for this couple and how things were supposed to go between them... before life gets in the way. It's light, very steamy,... Continue Reading →
I always love Kendall Ryan's covers, and this one is no exception! You'll have to wait until October 13th for this sexy new book (and the start of a brand new series!), but it sounds like it's going to be worth the wait. I'm loving this blurb and her books are always light, steamy reads,... Continue Reading →
The newest from Vi Keeland releases in less than a week, and I've heard that it's her sexiest book yet - and that's saying something! I'm definitely intrigued by the blurb and excited to give it a try, but I don't have an ARC of this one so a review is unlikely to come right... Continue Reading →
I read Melanie Moreland's light and playful rom com, Changing Roles, earlier this year and it re-introduced me to her work in a big way. That was such an endearing romance that I can't wait to read more from the author. Her upcoming release, Revved to the Maxx, sounds like it's going to be another... Continue Reading →
We've seen this couple grow and mature over the course of several years, stumbling every time they take a step forward and learning from it. Lawson's writing skill makes it a compelling read, drawing you in and playing with your emotions. But, if I’m being honest, I started to lose my love for this couple... Continue Reading →
I can't wait to read the upcoming release from Winter Renshaw (it was featured on my list of the 10 July Releases I'm Most Excited About, found here). Her books are always unexpected and unpredictable, so I'm curious to see where she's going with this one. The blurb sounds great and now we have the... Continue Reading →
I love a grumpy boss and I also love Bloom's brand of comedy, so I took a chance on this one despite the fact that secret babies are my least favorite trope. While I didn't necessarily love that element of the storyline, there's a lot of fun humor and playfulness to this romance. It's also... Continue Reading →
Loved this hero! It's my first time reading something from this author but it definitely won't be my last, because the writing was solid, the characters were compelling, and the storyline was unique enough to hold my interest. I will warn you though - this was on track to receive an easy 5-star rating from... Continue Reading →
I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July weekend! I spent some time with family but also enjoyed lots of time with my nose stuck in a book. It was a quiet week, so I've been reading some ARCs that don't release for several weeks and there's some good stuff on the horizon! There... Continue Reading →
Have you ever read a book that you enjoyed at the time, but also knew that you'd forget about it in a few days? That's where I'm at with this one. Reiss' skilled writing keeps this from being a lackluster read, but it's not her best work. I did love this tone from her though;... 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 four lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99... Continue Reading →
