Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
This was one of the most buzzed about romance novels of 2019 and the highly anticipated release of Jimenez's followup, The Happy Ever Playlist, is Tuesday, so I thought it was the perfect time to post my review. I've got EXTREMELY complicated feelings about both books but I think Jimenez is a very skilled writer,... Continue Reading →
This hooked me in from the very beginning and didn’t let up all the way through. An understated and incredibly unique romance, Love Lettering features an adorably nerdy hero and the quirky heroine who complements him perfectly. The intricate descriptions of New York and typography will make you fall for the city as much as... Continue Reading →
I seriously wish this was a full-length book and not a novella, because it was so much fun from start to finish! This Bro Code series has been filled with playful banter and lots of laughs, but The Setup has got to be my favorite. We see a whole new side of Finn as he... Continue Reading →
More raunchy comedy than romance, this has a whole lot of humor and a light, fun feel. There are pros and cons to that - after reading Little Miss Perfect, the prequel novella, I was really looking forward to the romance between Mallory and Will because that novella features a solid, intimate interaction that hinted... Continue Reading →
Definitely not my favorite book by Rachel Van Dyken but by no means a bad read, this quick and sexy story features a feisty, troublemaking college student and her brother’s best friend. At novella length, this flies by and has plenty of great banter. There’s some angst given the forbidden nature of the relationship, but... Continue Reading →
Such an original storyline! I loved the concept of a guy so desperate to win his wife back that he’s willing to read romance novels to figure out all the ways he went wrong. I can honestly say I’ve never read a romance quite like this one before, and the journey was both hysterical and... Continue Reading →
With the year coming to a close, I thought I’d share my favorite December releases now in case you get a chance to sneak in a read or two during the holidays. There were some truly great new releases, but lighter books definitely led the way this month (with the exception of one fantastic enemies... Continue Reading →
Light and funny with plenty of steam, this book moves quickly and will keep you smiling. It’s an “enemies” to lovers romance where our couple butts heads until the tension between them snaps. And while Syler may have been something of a bad boy in the past, all we see is what a great guy... Continue Reading →
Welcome back to the world of Wingmen Inc! This quick, fun and light-hearted read is reminiscent of Rachel Van Dyken’s older books. I loved the original Wingmen series, and this has the same playful feel, with a focus on the dynamics of that business. Featuring some top notch banter, a hero with charm for days,... Continue Reading →
I seriously LOVE Parker S. Huntington’s writing. Period. As soon as I got my greedy little hands on this book, I knew I needed to go somewhere quiet so I just sit and get absorbed into the story. It’s the kind of writing that just flows so effortlessly, moving forward at an alarming rate. Case... Continue Reading →
I started this before bed (big mistake, HUGE), stayed up WAY too late, and devoured it in a matter of hours. Prepare to fall for Dallas because he is slightly broken but so, so easy to love! Nothing But Trouble was really great so I was looking forward to this big time, even as I... Continue Reading →
Sexy, sweet, and sensual, this is a love story in two parts. It’s half vacation fling and half second chance romance as these two deal with the aftermath of the secrets between them. It’s got plenty of humor but focuses on the emotional aspects of the story. I loved the chemistry between RJ and Lainey... Continue Reading →
Not your average rock star, this hero is a relationship sort of guy who appreciates the love of a good woman and thinks sex is better with someone you care about. I loved that about him, though that way of thinking is what gets him into trouble. It’s light and funny with a (sort of)... Continue Reading →
Best Kayley Loring book I’ve read? Yeah, it was. This is all about the chemistry, with a light and sexy feel with minimal angst. I fell for our hero, Shane, from the start. He was so adorable, sweet, and loving with an alpha side that came out at just the right times. There’s also something... Continue Reading →
Prepare to laugh your butt off and fall for an adorably sexy Marine with this sweet and hilarious holiday rom com. I’m not sure that Pippa Grant can write anything that I won’t love, and adding Lili Valente into the mix hasn’t changed that one bit. This is laugh out loud funny, heartwarming and sexy... Continue Reading →
This is one of those books where I really wish there was an option to give 3.5 stars. I can’t quite call it 4 because there were too many things that bugged me, but it doesn’t deserve 3 stars either. Well written and interesting with characters that are complex, I liked the emotional journey our... Continue Reading →
A lot of fun but mostly sexual, this quick and light romance features a male stripper working his way through law school. Lukah is a fun-loving guy, lapping up all the attention that comes from being a stripper while also distancing himself from his wealthy father. When he meets his new stepsister, Margot, it’s lust... Continue Reading →
From the moment Nick and Charisma lay eyes on each other in this steamy, intense romantic comedy, the chemistry was there. The opening scene is straight up FANTASTIC with some of the best banter I’ve read. Nick puts his foot in his mouth in a BIG way and it was so fun to read. But... Continue Reading →
HOLY COW THAT WAS GOOD. This was so much better than I could’ve hoped for. I really, really loved it. When I read something by a new author, I never know what to anticipate so I kept my expectations low and went in blind. This did NOT disappoint. It’s not your typical hot jock/shy nerd... Continue Reading →
You know, I wasn’t sure I was loving this in the beginning. With a title like “Enemies,” I was expecting it to be intense from the start, with a slow build from hate to love. That’s really not how this story goes, and I am completely okay with that, because it is beautifully written. This... Continue Reading →
Once again, this team of authors has created a deeply romantic story that pulls on your heartstrings from start to finish. This fantastic, emotional book had me rooting for a love that’s anything but easy, yet so worth the struggle.I’m going to be intentionally vague here in describing the plot, because the discovery is all... Continue Reading →
INTENSE is really the only way to describe this action-packed but deeply romantic conclusion. If you’ve read the first two books in the series (which is an absolute MUST to enjoy this conclusion), you already have an idea of just what Dangerous Games entails. It’s an extremely satisfying but intensely dark ride that picks up... Continue Reading →
As a novella, The Deal is a complete story told at lightning speed. I loved The Truce, the first full-length book in this series, and we’re introduced to Ethan and Avery there so I was intrigued to read their story. This certainly doesn’t disappoint, though it also doesn’t hold a candle to The Truce. Filled... Continue Reading →
I will never doubt Rachel Van Dyken again because this book was AWESOME. I’m going to be honest and say that when I saw the premise… it seemed like a lot (and it’s definitely not for the faint of heart). She is the master of complex relationships and this one asks a lot of the... Continue Reading →
What a great debut from this author. I have to admit, based on the cover and blurb I was expecting this to be a very different book, but I really enjoyed this second chance romance. While the heroine does use social media in her work, there’s no tweeting or texting in the story. It’s a... Continue Reading →
This one took a while to grow on me, but the back half really hit its stride and turned the whole book around. Featuring two leads who are difficult to like (at least at first), Romeo tells the story of a naive, nerdy girl and the flirtatious, fun-loving boy from the family hers has been... Continue Reading →
Unfortunately, this lost me almost immediately with its cheesy, over the top feel. When the hero is declaring his intent to marry the heroine (and holding back his profession of love) around 10% of the way into the book (after around 10 minutes spent together), I can’t take the story seriously. I love a man... Continue Reading →
Pretty sure I experienced every emotion imaginable while reading this book. It is extremely well written (and decidedly British), with characters that are complex and interesting. While I’ve read many books about one night stands turned into more, I’ve never read a book quite like this one. It’s sensual and sexy, starting off with great... Continue Reading →
I was really looking forward to this because the last book in the series was so great, but… I couldn’t help but be disappointed. All of the books in the series have been intense and emotional, taking big chances with their characters’ actions. This one falls short for me because I never felt like these... Continue Reading →
I loved the premise of this book; it’s not a second chance romance so much as it is a second chance for our hero to treat the heroine right. It reads like an enemies to lovers story with conflict between these two throughout much of the book. I enjoyed it but it’s not my favorite... Continue Reading →
Opposites definitely attract in this sexy yet serious book. Piper Lawson has done a great job making two characters who could easily be difficult to connect to - an over the top playboy and a religious single mom - into the perfect couple. I loved how these two grew and changed over the course of... Continue Reading →
Sexy and mysterious, the hero in this book runs the show. From the moment Alessia lays eyes on Luca, he commands all of her attention - and that’s exactly the way he wants it. The author lets his motives unravel slowly throughout the book, leaving the reader in a state of unease about what he... Continue Reading →
I love me some good texting banter, so this was right up my alley. It’s light, funny and sexy with great chemistry between the characters. If you like a slow burn romance that still has some heat, this is definitely worth a read. I can’t call this 5 stars because of how frustrated I was... Continue Reading →
Adorable and frustrating all at once, this friends to lovers romance is well written and filled with deep emotion. It’s a laidback, low angst book with a nice combination of sweetness and steam. I enjoyed a lot of the story but Axel and Lia’s hesitancy to move forward - both in the past and in... Continue Reading →
High intensity with a gripping storyline and compelling romance, this book definitely holds your attention. When I read the first book in the series (helpful, but not required for reading this one), I was drawn in from the beginning. The writing is great, with complex characters who straddle the line between right and wrong. Ultimately,... Continue Reading →
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