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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Before You Ghost by Debra Anastasia & Helena Hunting
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Happily Letter After by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward 🎧
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Code Name: Rook by Sawyer Bennett
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: A Very Bossy Christmas by Kayley Loring
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: My Big, Fat, Fake Honeymoon by Lauren Landish
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: I Just Need You by J. Nathan
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: The Cabin by Jasinda Wilder
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Manfax by Jacob Chance
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Left for Wild by Harloe Rae
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Return Billionaire to Sender by Annika Martin
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Only One Chance by Natasha Madison
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Hypothetically by Dr. Rebecca Sharp
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Tarnished Empire by Ava Harrison
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Take a Number by Amy Daws
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Twisted Love by Piper Lawson
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Pride & Papercuts by Staci Hart
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Single Dad Seeks Juliet by Max Monroe
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Our Star-Crossed Kiss by Piper Rayne
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: I Promise You by Ilsa Madden-Mills
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 →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: The Boyfriend Effect by Kendall Ryan
Quick and sexy with a capital S, this low angst read is easy to devour in one sitting. While I do think the blurb is all kinds of misleading - this is a classic best friend's little sis "forbidden" romance, not a boyfriend training session - it's a great start to a promising new series.... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: The Secret One by Ruth Cardello
I liked the book, but not all of the crazy family drama. So let's start with a disclaimer: I've read this series from the start, but the strange "Dominic" chapters have always been a part of the story that I, well, just pretended never happened. It all finally comes to a head in this one,... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: My (Mostly) Fake Wedding by Penelope Bloom
Let’s just say that I had a full rant review written up, and I just couldn’t bring myself to post it. Because I like this author’s books - I’ve read ten of them - but this was BAD. Like, really bad. Like, I only finished it out of morbid curiosity bad. I’ll admit to being... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Forgetting You by L.A. Casey
Um. I'm going to attempt to write this review without giving more than basic spoilers, but there's a lot to unpack. So fair warning. It... wasn't great. I've read books by this author before, so I was intrigued by the blurb and looking forward to a mysterious, unique story. But this is the hottest of... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: The Bookworm’s Guide to Dating by Emma Hart
This was EXACTLY what I was hoping it was going to be - banter-filled, low angst fun with plenty of the sass this author is known for. When Hart is on top of her game, she can write such great romances that are light, playful, and have just the right amount of sexy. And that’s... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Such a light, swoony, feel good holiday read! I had to stew on my rating for this one overnight because the second half is most definitely stronger than the first, but then I realized that the ONLY thing I didn't like about it is the time travel gimmick, and that's all laid out in the... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: The Rule Breaker by Crystal Kaswell
This is classic Kaswell, complete with the tortured tattoo artist, constant sexual thoughts, conversations about fancy coffee, and distinctive writing style. And there are pros and cons to that. Obviously, I like her work because I keep coming back for more, but we're definitely reaching the point where I know EXACTLY what to expect from... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Roommaid by Sariah Wilson
Such a light, feel good read! I always enjoy this author's romances because they're low angst, slow burns with plenty of feeling. While there's a sexiness to her writing, there's nothing explicit and the focus is instead on the emotional connection. This one is a sweet, playful romance with lots of humor and characters who... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Cruel Paradise by J.T. Geissinger
Just like the man at the center of it, this book is INTENSE, and mysterious, and sexy, and a little dirty, and filled with so much heart that you won't be able to handle it. I've been wanting Killian's book for a long time, and this did not disappoint. He's a crazy unique character that... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Famous by Association by Leddy Harper
I actually really liked a significant portion of this book, so I’m kinda disappointed that it wound up being a 3-star read for me. But the beginning and the end each lose it a star (more on that in a minute). It was entertaining, a little different than the norm, and a combination of sweet... Continue Reading →