Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
Completely unexpected - in ways that are both good and bad - this book features some great writing, characters with depth, a romance that slowly builds from friends to lovers, and a tone that varies from light and playful to heavy and emotional. There was a whole lot that I loved about it, and I'm... Continue Reading →
Beauty and the Beast with a Hollywood twist, this light and quick read will have you seeing the classic fairytale in a whole new way. While there's nothing groundbreaking about the storyline - those familiar with the story will understand how closely many of the scenes follow the original - it's an interesting and engaging... Continue Reading →
A twisty, steamy second chance romance, Barely Breathing draws you in on the first page and holds your attention until the very end. Marselas' writing gets better with every book, keeping the reader guessing and building up the tension. It takes just the right second chance romance for me to even consider a 5-star rating,... Continue Reading →
Who knew the fashion world could be so ugly? I wish this was three separate books - and that is both a compliment and a complaint. With Rachel Van Dyken’s writing skill and Kathy Ireland’s fascinating tales of the fashion world, I was engrossed in this from the very beginning. It’s a compelling look at... Continue Reading →
Well that was... basically perfection. I knew I was going to enjoy this, but Helena Hunting outdid herself with this one. It’s a light and funny romance with so much depth; a slow burn that crackles with sexual tension. Bishop has got to be one of my all-time favorite romance heroes - he's a lovable... Continue Reading →
Featuring my favorite relationship of the series, this rom com has plenty of humor but also a heaviness that lingers throughout the book. All three Do-Over books have shed light on what happens when someone is unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight, but I found Feisty to have the most unsettling and triggering incident (a storyline... Continue Reading →
As with any book by Sara Ney, this has a light, fun feel with great banter and dialogue that draws you into the story. There are more laugh out loud funny moments than I can count, and I could definitely feel the chemistry between these two build over time. My only issue with it? The... Continue Reading →
What a breath of fresh air!!! J.T. Geissinger's writing is always fantastic whether she's ripping your heart out with angst, getting your blood pumping with suspense, or - in this case - making you smile with a banter-filled, light, and playful rom com. While Rules of Engagement might come off as slightly over the top... Continue Reading →
Light, funny, and a little sexy, The Romeo Effect is the quintessential rom com. The story moves quickly, the characters are adorable, and the chemistry is apparent from the beginning. I always know exactly what I'm getting with one of Lila Monroe's books, and they never fail to put a smile on my face. While... Continue Reading →
I don't think Kelly Jamieson is capable of writing a bad book, but something about Firecracker was just lackluster for me. I honestly think it was an issue of not connecting with our heroine - she's a nice enough woman but there was nothing particularly amazing about her, and the way she treated the adorably... Continue Reading →
Without a doubt, the best in the series!!! Lauren Layne’s writing is always great, but friends to lovers romance is where she really shines. I loved the easy connection these two share, the banter and chemistry that steals the show from the beginning. While I’ve sometimes found the characters in this series to be difficult... Continue Reading →
Definitely one of the better books I've read by Aubrey Wright, this sexy second chance story features a couple who hooked up in college and are forced to deal with the awkwardness of the situation when their friends get engaged. The storyline is interesting, moves quickly, and has plenty of steam. While this has significantly... Continue Reading →
The Wild One indeed! This book is aptly named because it’s waaaaay sexier than the first book in the series, and a whole lot of fun. It’s a love (or heavy lust) at first sight sort of story, where our couple falls hard and fast then builds on that connection. I’m not normally one to... Continue Reading →
Can I just say... this series has been absolute PERFECTION. Each book has a completely different vibe, stands on its own but reads even better as a series, and showcases romantic comedy with depth. I’ve been waiting a full year for Rath’s book and am delighted to say that is was everything I could’ve hoped... Continue Reading →
This book is.... pretty fantastic. I always enjoy Winter Renshaw’s writing but this is without a doubt the best I’ve read from her. The first half of the book is a tension-filled mix of contrasts, punctuated by the most effective use of dual perspective I can remember. Bennett is cold, cruel, pessimistic, engages in... Continue Reading →
Bloom saved the best for last! I loved this light and funny rom com. It's a playful spin on an enemies to lovers romance featuring two former friends who crushed on each other in high school but let insecurities pull them apart. While I liked Rich's serious personality and Cade's over the top humor, it's... Continue Reading →
I'm sorry to say that this was a complete miss for me. I usually enjoy Taylor Holloway's books so I was looking forward to reading this, but... it sort of went from bad to worse. I really don't know what happened and I'm pretty bummed about it. However - and keep this in mind -... Continue Reading →
It's extremely rare for me to rate a book by Vi Keeland as anything less than 5 stars, but I'll be honest and say that this was just sort of okay for me. Yes, the writing is exceptional. And yes, the beginning had me all sorts of hooked on the story. But as I got... Continue Reading →
This is one of those books where I am so incredibly torn about my rating. It’s my first time reading a book by Lucy Parker, and initially I was loving it. Enemies to lovers is my favorite trope, so I loved the tension we feel between these two, and the potential in the writing itself... Continue Reading →
I was introduced to Krista Sandor with this series and it was such a fun ride. Each book is a sexy rom com that features a different brother and they all have their own distinctive vibe. Details about the box set below (which includes a bonus short story!), and then I've also included my reviews... Continue Reading →
When the woman you're falling for is concealing her true identity, how do you handle it? That's the premise behind this intriguing and mysterious book. The story follows Willow, a woman on the run, and Jaxson, a wealthy playboy whose life is changed by a chance meeting with this captivating woman. They don't know much... Continue Reading →
This book unabashedly embraces what it is - a super low angst, feel good, easy read with pure instalove. There’s nothing earth-shattering about the storyline, but it definitely hits the spot and is sure to leave you smiling. While I thought the chemistry was stronger in Catching Him, I genuinely liked both of these characters... Continue Reading →
Emotional and often heavy, this romance shows that tragedy doesn’t have to mean the end of all life. As a fan of Shari J. Ryan’s romantic comedies, I was surprised by the heaviness of this book but not by the quality of the writing itself. It’s all well done and very realistic, which means that... Continue Reading →
Prepare to fan yourself with this one - the CHEMISTRY between these two was on fire. This is without a doubt the best Lauren Blakely book I’ve read in a long time - and that’s saying something. It was so light and fun (and SEXY), with great banter and an easy connection between our couple... Continue Reading →
This light, quick, and clean read reminded me of a Hallmark movie in print form, with a meet cute, some playful banter, a few obstacles in the way of happiness, and an ending that will make you smile. I personally didn’t connect with the very internalized writing style, but it’s a sweet, heartwarming read.The story... Continue Reading →
Such a fun book! This light, sexy rom com starts out funny and stays that way the whole time. It's a sexy slow burn with plenty of chemistry between the characters, a billionaire boss, and an ill-advised trip to Vegas. This is definitely one of the best books I've read by Nadia Lee - it... Continue Reading →
Whoa boy, that was STEAMY. This is one of those books where your rating will probably depend on what you were hoping to get out of it. As pure steam, it is top notch, delivering scene after scene of scorching heat. The first half of the book is essentially hate-filled banter mixed with hate sex,... Continue Reading →
Where’s book two when I need it?! The first half of a duet, Royal Playboy will get you hooked on these characters and anxious to find out what happens next. Though I’ve often seen Nana Malone’s name on bestseller lists, this is my first time reading one of her books (I couldn’t resist that awesome... Continue Reading →
My feelings on this are 100% mixed... all of the things that I loved about Fluffy were there, but the issues I had with that book were just amplified in Perky. I love this group of friends and the humor that’s inherent in the story, as well as the completely original storyline. The writing itself... Continue Reading →
Half slow burn and half pulse-pounding adventure, this romance is an interesting combo. While all of Nicole Snow’s books feature elements of suspense, I’m used to her Accidental series being a little tamer, more relationship-focused. The action doesn’t truly kick in til the last act, but the bulk of the book focuses on our heroine’s... Continue Reading →
I’m gonna be honest and say this was kind of all over the place. Aubrey Wright’s books are usually pretty solid with the occasional miss, and this is without a doubt one of those misses. These two former sweethearts jump into bed (or should I say onto the doctor’s exam table) with very little conversation... Continue Reading →
