Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
I'm sad to see the series end, but this was a great way to go out. This light and steamy, tension-filled romance makes for a quick, bingeable read that easily stands on its own. I had no trouble devouring it one sitting, and I had fun the whole time. It's an interesting combination of enemies... Continue Reading →
Sorry to say that this bored me - from start to finish. I typically love HH's books and jumped at the chance to read this series starter, but if I didn't know that it was written by her, I wouldn't have known. And I would've DNF'd it without hesitation. Unfortunately, this has a VERY laidback,... Continue Reading →
I'll admit it: the marketing sold me on this one, and the writing just didn't live up to the promise. That fun, vibrant cover and catchy title definitely caught my eye, and I was looking forward to a sexual tension-filled romance, likely a slow burn. Because that's what you expect from a romance where the... Continue Reading →
This was unexpected in the BEST of ways. The nuanced storyline had me hooked from start to finish - I absolutely LOVED it! I loved how distinctive and unique it felt, with a story that gets richer and more complex as it progresses. It's funny and sexy, lighthearted and subtle - while still packing an... Continue Reading →
I always enjoy checking in on this close-knit group of hockey players, but I knew going in that this trope wasn't a good fit for me, personally. And it wasn't. The whole sex "without feelings" arrangement/bringing out condoms before they've kissed just isn't a favorite of mine, so I was as emotionally detached from the... Continue Reading →
Lately, it seems like there are more misses than hits from this author, so I’m unsurprised that this was just okay (since I loved the last book). It’s not bad - it’s the kind of light, easy read that I was craving - but it IS pretty unremarkable. I'll probably have trouble remembering the plot... Continue Reading →
Well, this certainly gets points for originality! It's a completely fascinating storyline that - let's be honest here - you're either going to love or hate. The concept is not for everyone, but it makes for an interesting, unique read that I had no trouble bingeing in one sitting. I really loved this hero; he... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you, but a 36-year-old, commitment-phobic playboy who makes women doubt their self worth, doesn't stick around long enough to leave a phone number, never promises exclusivity, and has zero interest in developing an emotional connection... is not appealing to me. That's the biggest problem with this otherwise scorching hot romance. It's... Continue Reading →
The lightest, funniest book I've read all year certainly deserves a 5-star rating... even if it's not a cut and dry one. I loved the playfulness of this exceedingly low angst romance, and I loved the sexual tension. It's got likable characters and such a unique vibe; it's so, so easy to tell that it's... Continue Reading →
For a debut? Very solid. This light, cute romance was not a perfect fit for me, but I can definitely see the potential in the writing and look forward to future books from the author. It's low angst and sweet, a slow burn romance with just a touch of steam. Pairing a horror novelist with... Continue Reading →
Please note: this is the conclusion of a romantic suspense duet, and it picks up right where the first book left off. If you haven't read The Spy in 3B yet, you can check out my review here. If the first half of this duet is the slow burn, then this one is the SIZZLE,... Continue Reading →
So, I know this will probably be an unpopular opinion, but... I didn't like it. At all. I fully, 100%, expected to LOVE this book - and I just didn't. We get frequent reminders that our hero has been screwing around for years while fighting his feelings for the off-limits heroine (yuck), the storyline is... Continue Reading →
If we're being honest here... I'd have difficulty articulating any one thing that I liked about this, other than the sweet hero. I'm a fan of the writing style, but the storyline failed to pull me in - from start to finish. We never see the meet cute or any of this couple's chemistry from... Continue Reading →
This sweet yet sexy rom com put me in such a nostalgic mood. It's got so many great references to the rom com movies of years past, and I liked the easygoing, laidback vibe. It's perhaps a little too long and a little TOO laidback, but I enjoyed the story as a whole. This one... Continue Reading →
Not the story I was hoping for, unfortunately. While I usually enjoy Hughes' work, this one didn't strike a chord with me. Most of the relationship development happens inside the hero's head - as in, he doesn't vocalize any of his thoughts or feelings, and just acts like a jerk 95% of the time. So,... Continue Reading →
Why is there something so absolutely swoon-worthy about a grumpy werewolf of a hero showing his vulnerable side? I loved the raw intimacy in this neighbors to lovers romance, which features two broken people healing together. It pairs a fierce and resilient heroine with a lovable and hurting hero, and the combination makes for one... Continue Reading →
So let me just start by saying: absolutely do NOT read this for the romance. It's wholly unsatisfying and all kinds of cringey. However, I do like the concepts at play and women's fiction lovers might find it more palatable. I don't know, I definitely didn't, lol. The writing itself is technically decent and the... Continue Reading →
A very solid start to a brand new series, this quick and sexy forbidden romance introduces plenty of characters that I'd like to get to know better. I love the team aspect, and I'm already looking forward to a few of the love stories that are coming up next. The love story in this particular... Continue Reading →
As someone who has watched You’ve Got Mail more times than I’m willing to admit, I can say with all honesty - and much enthusiasm - that this captures the EXACT sweet, swoony, adorable vibe of the film that has held a special place in my heart for years. I loved it. It feels very... Continue Reading →
Falling for the bad guy has never been easier than in this dark-ish mafia romance. I'll be honest, the instalove is a LOT to handle - this is love at first sight, plain and simple. That holds this back from being a 5-star read (along with a few pacing issues), but it's another great addition... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for a quick and sexy small town romance, this is a solid pick. It's kinda predictable with a few clichés that I rolled my eyes at (a protective sheriff who has "rules" for his dating life and likes a lot of dirty talk that involves what a "bad girl" his woman has... Continue Reading →
There was something missing for me with this fake relationship romance, but it's solid overall. It has the author's distinct vibe - sweet yet steamy, with likable characters and plenty of charm. Fans of the series will appreciate the peeks at past characters, while new readers will have no problem jumping right in. I liked... Continue Reading →
Eh, this never won me over, but the writing is solid. It's the characters that drag this down: our heroine feels a bit weak/naive/overly forgiving, and our hero really needs to see a therapist. I wouldn't date him, lol, and I wouldn't put up with his behavior - despite a few sweet moments and a... Continue Reading →
I made the mistake of underestimating how much I was going to enjoy this, and ended up reading WAY too late into the night because of that. I absolutely loved it! This slow-burning, subtle romance is deeper and richer than I anticipated, with a somewhat somber tone that just works for the story. It’s as... Continue Reading →
The comedy in this lighthearted rom com is a WIN... but the romance is a definite fail. I’m being generous with this rating, because the writing style is unique and vibrant enough to (mostly) make up for the (many) deficits in the relationship development. The writing is fresh, fun, and exceedingly low angst, making this... Continue Reading →
I wish that I had enjoyed this more, because it's pretty adorable. Both lead characters are sweethearts, and their romance has the kind of meet cute that I LOVE. There's a lot of good stuff going on in the second half, but it had unfortunately already lost me at that point. Our heroine's complete and... Continue Reading →
It's going to be quite awhile before the newest from Sophie Cousens releases (at least in the US), but my ARC hit my Kindle over the weekend and I just dove in! I was in the mood for an interesting meet cute, and I've been meaning to check out the author's work. It certainly satisfied!... Continue Reading →
There's something about this author's writing that is just so completely devourable - I ALWAYS read her books in one sitting. This was another bingeable romance, and though I did NOT love every moment of it, I was 100% hooked the whole way through. I read this at an alarming rate, and I may have... Continue Reading →
Not my favorite in the series, but I liked it. I've been LOVING the Summersweet series and this is probably my least favorite so far, but that still makes it a very solid rom com. This group of friends stole my heart in the first book, and I look forward to every visit back to... Continue Reading →
I was enjoying this SO MUCH in the beginning, but it really unraveled for me. I loved the opposites attract vibe and the chemistry between these two was absolutely sizzling. But somewhere along the way, our heroine's snarky banter just started to feel MEAN. And things did not improve after that. The first third was... Continue Reading →
The hate is PALPABLE in this enemies to lovers romance, with so much snarky banter that you'll need to be fully caffeinated in order to keep up. I was wholly unprepared for the level of sexual tension - I loved the amount of dialogue and the sizzling chemistry, which absolutely jumped off the page. These... Continue Reading →
Phenomenal - a tense, sexy, intimate treat. Walker might just be my favorite MQ hero EVER. And that's saying something, because she excels at writing alpha heroes with gooey marshmallow centers. I absolutely ADORED this grumpalicious hero; he's a beast of a man on the outside, but so, so SWOONY once you get to know... Continue Reading →
Oh man, this started out so strong, but then... it unraveled. I'm not entirely convinced that this couple SHOULD get back together, nor am I convinced that things will work out this time around. And that's a big problem in a second chance romance, lol. But I really LOVED some of the concepts that are... Continue Reading →
When I made the leap from paperbacks to digital, this author's books were some of the first to hook me in. I've read and enjoyed nearly all of her contemporaries, and I loved the first book in this series when it came out... almost four years ago. I've probably read about a thousand other romance... Continue Reading →
My love for this one snuck up on me. While I've heard good things about Cherry's work, this is the first book of hers that I've read - and I wasn't convinced that I was loving it at the start. Our hero was a bit of a hot mess (with a terrible girlfriend), the tone... Continue Reading →
Three strikes, and I’m out. I REALLY struggled to connect to this book, but it’s such a highly anticipated read that I initially figured that it was just me. I set it down twice, and when I still wasn’t connecting on my third attempt, I started skimming. Things did not improve. From the start, I... Continue Reading →
A HUGE improvement over the first book in the series, this light and steamy love story is everything that I look forward to from this author's work. While reading The Rebel, I was drawn to the heroine's broody ex, who earned a bad rep in that book. I wasn't sure that I particularly liked Alex... Continue Reading →
This almost felt more like tragedy than romance, honestly. Love is an afterthought here - it's ALL about the baby and the family dynamics. While I have loved the rest of the series, this has a significant tonal shift that's jarring. There's ZERO relationship development before these two start banging, and I was still getting... Continue Reading →
Exactly the kind of mafia romance that I love to devour - focusing on the relationship first, with a strong, protective hero who is vulnerable and compassionate with just one woman. It reads younger and a little more like a soap opera than other mafia romances I've read (is there really a mafia school?), but... Continue Reading →
When spy meets spy, it's a whole lot of sexy fun! It took a little while for me to warm up to this one, but once these characters started to reveal more of their true selves, it got better and better. I love the concept of two undercover operatives who don't realize that they're working... Continue Reading →
Light and a little sexy, this was a low angst, easy read. I love a grumpy hero and a roommates to lovers situation always works for me, so this had a lot going for it. It feels like a sports romance, with great side characters and hints to future books. And I loved the hero,... Continue Reading →
I have read the three books before this one (the Corisi trilogy), and I was STILL confused about all of the family dynamics. As the first book in a brand new series, you'd think that it'd be easy to jump into this without needing to know the backstory. That is absolutely not the case. The... Continue Reading →
This gets a serious lip curl from me - I did not like it AT ALL. It’s very rare that I dislike a book so much within the first few chapters, but that was definitely the case here. I continued on because I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series, but things did not... Continue Reading →
It's a bittersweet goodbye - I'm sad to see this group of guy friends go, because every book in this series has been great. This is my least favorite of the four, but the bar is set VERY high, so I can't be too upset about that. I love how each book had its own... Continue Reading →
I'm still mulling over my thoughts about this, but the general idea is: it didn't work for me. The level of miscommunication is CRAZY, and crazy frustrating - from start to finish. There are a few glaring omissions in the blurb that make this a completely different reading experience than expected, and not really in... Continue Reading →
This grew on me - a LOT. I'm really not a fan of MM's new habit of devoting almost a hundred pages to comedy before our couple even spends any time on the page together, so it took me a long, long time before I became invested in this romance. I'd also use a different... Continue Reading →
I loved every minute of this, from the heartbreaking prologue, to the near-constant sexual tension, to the absolutely SWOONY conclusion. I knew this was going to be something special when I was holding back tears within 5 minutes of reading, and that turned out to be completely true. The immediate ZAP of connection between these... Continue Reading →
So devourable! While this wasn’t a perfect ten for me, I thoroughly enjoyed it. There’s a light, laidback feel that makes the pages fly by, and I’ve always been a sucker for a good fake relationship romance. The Hollywood spin and forced proximity really worked for me here, and while I was often frustrated that... Continue Reading →
This started off strong but unraveled along the way, mostly because the heroine is not a good person. I found the writing style to be highly readable and a lot of fun, with an upbeat vibe and a unique storyline. I was drawn in from the start, and was looking forward to this hot mess... Continue Reading →
While definitely not my favorite from the author, this sweet yet sexy romance is pretty cute. I've been enjoying this serious and emotional series quite a bit, and this single mom/sexy contractor romance should've been right up my alley. It just wasn't. That's not to say that the quality isn't there, because it definitely is.... Continue Reading →
THIS is how you do second chance romance! It’s a trope that I tend to avoid, but every once in awhile, I'll read one that will just absolutely knock it out of the park - like this. It's deeply romantic, with the perfect amount of angst, longing, and tender moments. The sexual tension and unending... Continue Reading →
Miscommunication puts a damper on this otherwise sweet and sexy sports romance. I've never been a fan of issues that could've been resolved - years ago - with a simple conversation. This couple's history is messier than anticipated, and it felt like they wasted a lot of years for no reason. Second chance fans might... Continue Reading →
This started strong and fizzled out along the way, but I enjoyed the vast majority of it. I always look forward to this author's light, sexy romances, and this was a solid one in a lot of ways. The banter and playfulness between Bianca and Roman was great, from their meet cute until the very... Continue Reading →
If I think about my rating for too long, I'll probably drop it to 3 stars, but this was just the kind of quick, sexy, suspenseful read that I expected it to be. While it's glaringly obvious that this was written by two different people, the story is tropey goodness with a royal spin. Our... Continue Reading →
This was really cute! There was something missing for me the whole way through, but I loved the meet cute and the adorable feel of this office romance. I love a good strangers to lovers connection, and that's what we've got here; these two meet in the most unexpected of ways, and it forces our... Continue Reading →
This went live a few days early! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vNO87r Sugary sweet with plenty of spice, this opposites attract romance was a lot of fun. I love a grumpy/sunshine romance, and I also love unique meet cutes, so this caught my attention right away. The hero is my kind of grumpalicious workaholic, and I loved watching... Continue Reading →
I'd watch the movie, but I wouldn't have picked this book for myself. Based on the description, I thought this would be a light, playful rom com - which is just my style. It's actually chick lit with a touch of romance, with only a handful of interactions between our couple and just one or... Continue Reading →
I just want to start by saying that I genuinely enjoy this author's work, but she's grown a LOT as a writer in the six years since this was developed - and it shows. This book also really needs a content warning, because the storyline features something that's a dealbreaker to many, many romance readers.... Continue Reading →
Well, I have zero interest in continuing the trilogy, so that should really tell you everything that you need to know. I didn't like it. It hits the ground running from page one, and our heroine's perspective sometimes felt scattered, leaving me confused and disconnected. There's a mysterious feel to the whole book that should've... Continue Reading →
Any book that keeps me reading until the wee hours of the morning is going to get a 5-star rating from me... even if it gets off to a rocky start. I wasn’t enjoying this at first, and I actually set it aside for a couple of weeks while I recalibrated my expectations. It’s NOT... Continue Reading →
It's the pacing that brings this otherwise light and steamy book down. While the relationship is 100% instalove, the book is REALLY long, and there are plenty of parts that drag. These two get serious quickly, so much of the story feels like unnecessary filler. I loved the connection between them and the low angst... Continue Reading →
Truth? I passed on this book - HARD - the first, second, and possibly third time that I read the blurb. It's deceptively vague, and I had visions of every other problematic, friends with benefits, new adult "romance" that I've read in the last few years, and I was NOT interested. Then a book buddy... Continue Reading →
While I thoroughly enjoyed the light and breezy summer read that was Island Affair, Anchored Hearts did not strike a chord with me. Granted, I’m not a second chance romance fan unless they're executed properly, but this felt like it was full of the cringey things that I hate about the trope. I can list... Continue Reading →
