This is one of those books where no rating seems like the correct one. I loved parts of it and hated others, but the lingering feeling is disappointment. Disappointment that the ending is so incredibly problematic and rushed. Disappointment that the relationship never felt like more than sex. Disappointment that a book with so much... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Swing and a Mishap by Tara Sivec
So. Much. Fun. This series has been low angst delight so far, and I've loved every minute of it. It's playful and funny with characters you'll root for and slow burn romance that will have you hooked. I loved this couple; they're former classmates who reconnected as pen pals of sorts, and it's clear from... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Not Just Friends by T. Gephart
This is the kind of romance that sneaks up on you; the kind of story you’re not sure you’re loving until all of a sudden you realize that you’re completely invested in it. It’s a slow emotional burn, focusing on the physical before transitioning into a more heartfelt read. Our couple begins the story having... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Crazy to Love You by J. Saman
Crazy to Love You is the followup to one of my FAVORITE love stories of 2020. It easily reads as a standalone, but will have a lot more impact if you've read the Wild Minds duet. Check out my reviews of those books here. Just rip my heart out already, why don't you? If you'd... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Any Luck at All by A.R. Casella and Denise Grover Swank
While this wasn't a total winner for me, it's a solid start to a brand new series and is sure to hit the spot with fans of a sweeter romance with a women's fiction feel. This focuses on family, emotion, hometown charm, and making a business work, while still incorporating romance throughout. I genuinely liked... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Stories of September Anthology
So. I was woefully unprepared for the content of this anthology, and there's a good chance that you might be too. The blurb indicates that it's filled with "sweet and sexy romance novellas" that will get you in the fall spirit. Well, the first one definitely will. But after that, this anthology kicks the steam... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Playing with Fire by L.J. Shen
Well, she tried to change things up, she really did. This has some noticeable differences from anything I've read by the author before, but still feels very much like one of her books. Including the level of OW drama and the problematic hero. West is not Hunter-level of problematic - thank God - but his... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Kane by Sawyer Bennett
I've been loving this series as a whole, but this is the weak link for me. Friends to lovers is a favorite trope of mine - when it's executed a certain way. Unfortunately, these two come together in a way that lacks any sort of tension; it's all too easy and makes for a storyline... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Loathe Thy Neighbor by Teagan Hunter
Such a devourable read! Light and sexy with the kind of delicious tension that keeps you turning the pages, I loved this one from start to finish. It’s got the sexy and playful feel that I love about Hunter’s rom coms, paired with an “enemies” to lovers vibe that shakes things up a bit. One... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Flirting with 40 by K. Bromberg
Back off, ladies, this book boyfriend is mine, all mine. I don’t think I’ve ever laid claim to a fictional man before, but this caring, compassionate, empowering, genuinely GOOD hero is the kind of guy you’ll want in your life. He’s effortlessly sexy, with humor, intelligence, and enough self-depricating charm to make you swoon. When... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Thanks for Last Night by Lauren Blakely
Short and STEAMY, this friends to lovers romance flies by. It's got tons of the author's signature banter, and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of buildup to the steamy scenes - especially given the title. This one's got all of the tension and "will they/won't they" moments that make for a great friends... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Double Dog Dare You by Lacey Black
Wrong number text romances are like catnip to me, and I have no idea why. That was the initial draw for this one, though the banter and chemistry had me turning the pages at a quick rate. It's a light and sexy story with almost zero angst, and I enjoyed it from start to finish... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Won’t Miss You by Lilian Monroe
I’ve been meaning to check out this author’s work for awhile now because her covers are so fun and the blurbs sound enticing. But this was sort of a forgettable read for me. It was fine. There’s nothing bad but also nothing particularly compelling about it, and I’m probably going to forget that I even... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Marrying My Billionaire Hookup by Nadia Lee
With so much drama that you'll think you're watching a soap opera, this light, fun romance has humor and heart. I always look forward to this author's easy, sexy rom coms, and that's exactly what this is. It starts with the steam, then transitions into a drama-filled but low angst read. I loved our stoic,... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: The Setup by Meghan Quinn
Honestly? I'm actually kind of mad about how much I hated the ending. Quinn is one of my favorite authors, so I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book. And I know she's been swinging for the fences with this series, but this book… really frustrated me. It's still got all of the... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Real Fake Love by Pippa Grant 🎧
I am LOVING this series so far, and Luca's book did not disappoint. Grant has such a way with humor, infusing quirky comedy and lightness into her books while still bringing the sexy and the heart. This heroine can only be described as "eccentric," but she pairs perfectly with a guarded, serious hero who will... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: The Best Friend Zone by Nicole Snow
Suspenseful and steamy with a capital S, this friends to lovers romance will definitely keep your heart racing. I don't think I've read a friends to lovers romance from this author before, and it added a freshness to a story that's - let's be honest - exactly what I expected it to be. Snow's got... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Revved to the Maxx by Melanie Moreland
Sometimes fighting is the best foreplay, growling can be a sign of affection, and the gruffest heroes fall the hardest. This book is light and oh so STEAMY, featuring a couple that you will love to root for. The chemistry jumps off the page and this couple will have you fanning yourself while swooning and... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Only One Kiss by Natasha Madison
A definite slow burn to SIZZLE, this light and sexy sports romance has got some drama but never gets too heavy. I loved the hero; he is such a good guy and so adorable to watch with his new daughter. It’s always so refreshing to read about a hero who is just genuinely good and... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Yours to Keep by Lauren Layne
A small town romance with a whole lot of charm, this is a departure from what the author has been writing recently - and I kinda loved that. Layne has mastered "high end" romance set in the city, but I've always preferred her everyday heroes and heroines. This one is a new spin on her... Continue Reading →