Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
I wasn't sure that I was loving this until I turned the last page and realized that I had devoured it in one sitting and was SUPER upset that I'd be left with that CLIFFHANGER for two months. The only thing cliffhangers are good for is telling you just how invested you are in a... Continue Reading →
This was really cute, so I wish it hadn't been so... boring. It's way too long, all of their feelings are way too internalized, and the dating gimmick was way too drawn out. I liked both characters and I liked their connection, I just wish there had been a stronger emphasis on that. It's sort... Continue Reading →
Short and sexy with just the right amount of holiday sweetness, this felt very much like one of Bladon’s romances. It also felt a little rough around the edges, with some inconsistencies and a few issues that left me scratching my head. It’s still an enjoyable, entertaining read, but certainly not on the same level... Continue Reading →
I loved the unexpected depth of this heartfelt, emotional, enemies to lovers romance. I'll openly admit that I was close to abandoning it SEVERAL times in the beginning, but I'm so glad that I didn't. The back half turns into a great read, and I loved the connection between these two. But, fair warning, I... Continue Reading →
Such a fresh and distinct read! There are a lot of things I loved about it, but this book’s biggest downfall is its pacing. I went from “WOW, this is awesome” to “this is so cute” to “....how are there STILL 4 hours left in this audiobook?” It’s wholeheartedly different than anything I've read this... Continue Reading →
Full disclosure? Seeing the words "friends with benefits" in a book about two people who are clearly in love with each other makes my skin crawl. And the premeditated, “this is totally going to work” kind takes that up a notch. So that kept me from fully connecting to this otherwise sweet and steamy, heartfelt... Continue Reading →
It was good, but it wasn't great. The first two books in this multi-author series set the bar VERY high, and unfortunately this just wasn't at the same level. I liked it, and the chemistry was sizzling, but it was lacking the same depth of emotion that the other two had. This couple goes from... Continue Reading →
Playful, funny, and easy to devour in one sitting, this holiday novella is kinda exactly what I expected it to be. It's got the banter and dialogue that Ney is known for, and the same kind of feel as this writing duo's other holiday novella, Kissmas Eve. This isn't a complete love story, but it... Continue Reading →
This gets five stars for entertainment value, because while there were definitely things about it that turned me off, I was hooked. It's sexy and kinda dirty, a little over the top, and a lot of fun. I loved the tension and the dynamic between these two - their relationship begins in a wholly unique... Continue Reading →
So, I'm pretty sure that driving across the country with two strange men, one of whom JUST got out of prison, during a pandemic - because, yes, this is set in present day - and then throwing yourself at the ex-con is a HORRIBLE idea. You won't convince me otherwise. BUT, that doesn't mean this... Continue Reading →
This is what I call an ALMOST 5-star read. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish - Jamieson always writes great sports romances, and this features interesting, compelling characters. The overall tone is sweet, mellow, and laidback, but still very steamy, and it's light enough to devour in one sitting with a smile on... Continue Reading →
Well, this went very differently than I expected! Yes, it's definitely got the feel of your typical single dad/nanny romance, but this is much more a second chance at love after loss kind of story, with a heavier, more serious storyline than anticipated. It got a little slow for me in the middle, but there's... Continue Reading →
After a stellar first book in this series, I just... expected more from this. At its core, it's a steamy, fun, friends to lovers rom com with all of the banter and chemistry I've come to love from Hunter's work. I loved the history and the depth of the relationship between these two, and it's... Continue Reading →
Sentimental and sweet (but still oh so sexy), this friends to lovers romance is more understated than a lot of Quinn's work. It leans towards being angsty, with a focus on healing - of friendships, of hearts, of fears. I love a good road trip romance and this is exactly that, following these two childhood... Continue Reading →
There's no doubt about it: this is sexy Christmas fun! This lighthearted romance is not your average holiday read; it brings the steam early on before settling into a sweet and sassy Scrooge story. Do I wish they hadn't hit the sheets so quickly? Absolutely. This womanizing tool of a hero got his girl way... Continue Reading →
This opens with the kind of magnetic chemistry that makes you want to clear your schedule and dive in for a full day of reading. I loved that immediate connection, and it kicked off a great first half to this unexpected pregnancy romance. The storyline is a mix of light, sexy, and emotional, leading with... Continue Reading →
My brain hurts. A lot. And I THINK in a good way. It would be easy to assign this a rating based on the success of the romance in this (hint: it would NOT be favorable), but that's really, really not what this is. It's psychological, paranormal, and boundary-pushing. The quality of the writing is... Continue Reading →
A little nice and a lot naughty, this festive romance is a mix of spicy and sweet. It's Christmas-themed throughout (yes, even the steamy scenes), and will bring you some holiday cheer. I was surprised by just how quickly this story flew by, and it was a nice, festive treat. While I never fully connected... Continue Reading →
Forgettable, that's how I'd describe this one. It's not bad, but not all that compelling either, and I'm probably going to forget the plot in a few days. Essentially, this moves at such a rapid pace that there's no time to settle into the story and actually connect with the couple. It's only a little... Continue Reading →
Loved this hero! This was actually pretty sweet and adorable, with a completely different kind of love story than I'm used to. This married couple already loves each other, and it's that deep love that only comes from years upon years together. Our hero has taken his relationship for granted, and it's only once he's... Continue Reading →
The sexual TENSION between these two is delicious, crackling with chemistry and waiting for the perfect moment to combust. I loved every bit of it. This forbidden romance will have you rooting for the bad guy, the man who wants nothing more than to end the relationship that he helped create - though there's a... Continue Reading →
A VERY solid start to a new series! I always seek out Stoker's books when I'm in the mood for some suspense, but this one brings the romance to the forefront and made me love the couple - before any action kicked in. The focus is definitely on our couple and the guilt our hero... Continue Reading →
Thoughts. I've got SO MANY thoughts about this book. There's a lot that I loved about it, from the focus on mental health and self-worth to the compassionate, steadfast hero. I loved the unique feel and the unpredictable storyline. But the romance suffered along the way. Two-thirds of the way into the book, I realized... Continue Reading →
WOW, talk about a build in intimacy. These two are hot for each other from the moment they meet, but love takes a little longer to happen. While I often struggle with that kind of storyline, Bromberg is such a master at writing those quiet, impactful moments of intimacy that this was compelling from start... Continue Reading →
Ever read a book that you know isn't bad, but you just don't love it? That's where I'm at with this one. After reading the first book in this series of interconnected standalones, I was intrigued enough to check out this story. But it sort of just felt like an endless loop of one or... Continue Reading →
I love Hart's snarky banter and the playful vibe of her books! This series might be my favorite from her; a return to the fun, devourable stories that I look forward to from this author. While I personally preferred the first book in this series of interconnected standalones (only because teenagers are dumb), this was... Continue Reading →
Such an adorable read! This is sweet with a touch of sexiness, pairing an injured rugby player with a single mom and her outgoing son. It's a feel good romance with low angst and plenty of sexual tension, and I loved this hero. He's a man who has been in the spotlight but craves the... Continue Reading →
A very solid start to this couple's journey! It's sexy and swoony with just a touch of sweetness. And, yes, this does end on a major CLIFFHANGER. I've been meaning to check out this author's work for awhile now, and this rock star romance will definitely have me coming back for more. I wasn't so... Continue Reading →
Heavy on the friends and light on the lovers, this was SUPER cute, low angst, and fun. As with all of this writing duo's books, the story has plenty of humor and will put a smile on your face throughout. I did think that this was more slow than slow burn at times, with more... Continue Reading →
This was cute, with a few angsty moments and some sugary sweet ones to even things out. Easily read in an hour or less, this short story will get you in the holiday spirit and even warm up a cold evening. I remember reading Dean and Holly's short (VERY short) story when it originally released,... Continue Reading →
I can honestly say that I've never read a love story quite like this one. It's quirky, funny, ridiculous, and an eye-rolling, head-shaking, good time. I won't say that I necessarily fell for these characters, but it was really nice to get a deeper look at their relationship. Bodhi and Tess have been a couple... Continue Reading →
So emotional - but worth it! This one definitely had me ready to shake both leads a few times, but only because I was invested in their love story and frustrated that they just couldn't figure things out. It's a small town romance with plenty of heat, featuring two characters who are genuinely good people.... Continue Reading →
Awkward romance at its best! And that's a compliment, by the way. Ney always writes such smile-inducing rom coms, filled with banter, playful moments, and scenes that you will not find anywhere else. This romance isn't super deep, but it's fun from start to finish. I devoured it at an alarming rate and didn't even... Continue Reading →
What a sweet novella! I love a good marriage in trouble romance, and this quick, emotional story is a great example. These two are clearly still in love with each other, and neither one has done anything irreparable to the relationship, so there's still hope for them yet. Add in a little meddling from family,... Continue Reading →
I'm in the minority on this one, I know I am. But I just didn't love it. Though technically a standalone, the story relies heavily on the reader already being emotionally invested in these characters based on the trilogy that precedes this (which follows another couple). We miss out on the flirting, the first hookup,... Continue Reading →
Having read the first book in this series of interconnected standalones, I expected this romance to go in a whole other direction, but I enjoyed it all the same. When we were introduced to Avery, she was constantly bickering with her new landlord, so I was looking forward to a lot of conflict when they... Continue Reading →
That cover is straight up ADORABLE, and I've read solid books by this author in the past, so I couldn't wait to get my hands on this holiday romance. But... it might just be the least romantic, least Christmasy holiday romance I've ever read. The only real chemistry that develops between these lifelong friends comes... Continue Reading →
A Snow romance WITHOUT suspense? Blasphemy! Well, honestly, I kinda liked that it was so different from her usual - at least in some ways. I seriously have no idea how this author writes so quickly, because her books are LONG and they come out frequently. I'll admit to being a little burned out on... Continue Reading →
Intensely sexy, tension-filled, and bursting at the seams with comedic moments, this felt like something different from Quinn while still retaining everything that makes her books consistently excellent. If you'd described this hero to me prior to reading, I'm not sure that would've had much enthusiasm for him, but Arlo is the kind of guy... Continue Reading →
I feel STRONGLY about this couple - and most of the time, not in a good way. Their relationship is toxic, emotional, and SUPER angsty for much of the story, but the writing is excellent and I just could not put the story down. I've been loving this series, and all of my favorite components... Continue Reading →
This little holiday treat caps off a fantastic year of reads from this author. While I didn't enjoy it as much as her full-length books (this hero might've been too tortured for a novella), it's a quick and STEAMY holiday read. I loved the forced proximity, the emotion, and there's definitely never a dull moment.... Continue Reading →
I REALLY like this author's writing style, but can't say that I'm in love with the way the story revealed itself in this short and steamy novella. Would I have preferred a full-length book with these characters? 100%. My main complaint would be that I feel like a few more scenes were needed to flesh... Continue Reading →
Sexy and emotional, this little novella packs a punch! I'm seriously impressed with how complete this second chance romance feels - the forced proximity and established history between our couple mean that the focus is on them getting to know one another again. It's light one minute and emotional the next, but there's a heartwarming,... Continue Reading →
What a light, feel good read! Honestly, I expected this hero to be more of a troublemaker based on the blurb, but he's actually pretty laidback and swoony. This isn't an enemies to lovers romance or filled with tension, it's a low angst and sexy office romance that will charm you. The characters are both... Continue Reading →
Make no bones about it, this Halloween treat is, shall we say... not good. I have no idea where this writing duo even came up with half the stuff in here. It WAS semi-entertaining, and I DID stick around til the end, but that was purely out of my need to see how this all... Continue Reading →
The best word to describe this single dad romance is HEARTWARMING. It's the most laidback story I've read from this team of authors, developing at a pace that straddles the fine line between slow burn and slow moving. But I was engaged throughout and the second half took things to another level. I was definitely... Continue Reading →
With this short, sexy, and suspenseful addition to the series, we finally get to see how Cage gets himself out of his predicament. I loved catching up with the team and learning more about where the series is going next. Cage makes an adorably sexy (and clueless) hero, and it was fun seeing the playboy... Continue Reading →
I am all SMILES after reading this; just so, so delightfully charmed by this holiday romance. It was everything I was hoping it was going to be and then some - and I always anticipate that I'm going to love this author's books. It's the perfect combination of sweet, sexy, and snort-laugh-inducing, crackling with sexual... Continue Reading →
STEAMY fun! This author's books are always sexy, but you might need to keep a fan at the ready with this one because it is HOT. From the tropical location to the Italian hero to all of the risqué yoga poses, this one brings the heat. It's still a light, fun read with plenty of... Continue Reading →
You know what I love about this author's work? Every time I read one of her books, I know I can just settle in for an afternoon and devour it from start to finish, reading something that's different and interesting and full of emotion. This one's decidedly new adult, with a few "what are we,... Continue Reading →
Hands down, no question, the most powerful thing I've read this year. You'll get chest pains from the angst, but the journey is worth it because of the warm glow of HOPE, and love, and all the good things in life that you'll feel by the end. This is a treacherous road to happily ever... Continue Reading →
Quick and easy, this short, sexy read flies by. It's low angst and playful, featuring a manwhore who has met his match and the woman who knows way too much about his background to fall for his charms - or so she thinks. There's a definite instalove vibe, but I enjoyed seeing this playboy fall... Continue Reading →
Okay, there are two things you need to know before we go any further. One, this is very much a survival romance with a LOT of time spent on the journey. And two, it's also very much an instalove romance with zero bad boy vibes, despite our hero being freshly released from prison. Still with... Continue Reading →
This was such a fun read! Low angst and playful, it pairs a moody businessman with a mousy letter carrier who gets in over her head. I loved the opposites attract vibe and watching this self-proclaimed villain get tamed by our sweet, demure heroine. Their interactions brightened up the story, and that's really my main... Continue Reading →
I personally did not enjoy this at all, but it wasn't so much a quality issue as it was a storyline that was a bit rough for me. While I liked the first book in the series, this one had a few elements that completely took me out of the story. It was like every... Continue Reading →
This SMOKING HOT novella wastes zero time getting right down to business. If that's what you're in it for, then you're going to love the forbidden, tense dynamic of this quick and dirty read. The writing style feels intelligent and sexy and filled with all kinds of (unfulfilled) potential, but if you're looking for a... Continue Reading →
The thing I like most about this author's work is that she writes dark romances that are actually light. As in, her antiheroes are definitely not "good guys" in the usual sense, but there's nothing overly heavy weighing the stories down, and the plots are always unexpected. This one's no different; it's pretty laidback, a... Continue Reading →
I may have wanted to smack this hero silly on MULTIPLE occasions, but that didn't stop me from seriously enjoying this steamy rom com with heart. It's a mix of fun, angst, and smoking hot chemistry, with a couple you'll be rooting for. It's not long before this lovable playboy is in over his head,... Continue Reading →
I let out an audible GASP at one point while reading this, complete with hands flying to my face in shock, horror, and possibly relief. And that speaks to just how well this author gets her readers wrapped up in the story. This has combustible chemistry, sexual tension, and angst, all paired with so much... Continue Reading →
I feel like I want to assign two different ratings to this book, because there are different levels of success here. As a (somewhat) modernized Pride and Prejudice? 5 stars, easy. Its got everything that made the original a classic, from the enemies to lovers vibe to the complicated hero to the very solid writing.... Continue Reading →
I love a swoony hero, and single dad Jake might just be the swooniest I've read in a long time. This is low angst delight, with a slow burn romance that will have you wrapped up in the story. I loved the connection between these two, and the light, fun tone of the book makes... Continue Reading →
I've been waiting for this couple to get together, and this light, almost sweet, story was worth the wait. I definitely enjoyed the first half a lot more than the second (it was missing the swoon), but it's a great addition to the series and one of my favorites so far. These two have been... Continue Reading →
I liked it. Quite a bit. But no matter how much the banter sparked and the chemistry sizzled, there was something keeping me a little bit disconnected. I think it was the source of conflict (groupies and trust issues) that just rubbed me the wrong way. Because the rest of it is very well written,... Continue Reading →
