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 →

I was in the middle of reading another book when this hit my Kindle, and I dropped it like it was on fire to read this - the blurb had me that curious. No regrets. This author's work is always unpredictable, with unique storylines that stand out from the pack. I was hooked from the... Continue Reading →

The first three books in this series were EASY 5-star ratings for me, but I couldn't get there with this one. It's still a great book - as if this author could write anything less - but I didn't love the heroine and the ending was a miss. Our hero though? FANTASTIC. Gunner is the... Continue Reading →

My biggest issue with this? Besides the fact that it's really more women's fiction than romance, it's without a doubt the heroine's story... and I didn't like her. She's a hot mess who is so absorbed in her own problems that she doesn't treat the people in her life well. She casually dates a genuinely... Continue Reading →

I liked this as a series starter, but not so much as a standalone romance. We meet a bunch of new characters - intriguing hockey players, friends, and co-workers - all of whom should make for interesting future reads. I just think that this particular love story got lost in the shuffle, and I ended... Continue Reading →

Can there be too much of a good thing? Yes. This was very funny, and it was very steamy... but I don’t think it was all that romantic. It's like everything I love about this writing duo's work was cranked up to one hundred, and the romance got lost in the shuffle a bit. There... Continue Reading →

What I love most about this author's work is that she can sure write a book that will hold your attention. They are absolutely never boring, and this is another complex, messy romance with the kind of story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Was I always completely sold on it?... Continue Reading →

The only thing this light and funny rom com is missing is the... well, the romance, unfortunately. I've been loving this series and this accidental pregnancy story has a very similar vibe, but the pacing did it no favors. Our couple isn't even in the same room together for... let's say "awhile," and once they... Continue Reading →

Let's call this one the perfect palate cleanser, because it wasn't what I would call a "good" romance, but I devoured it in one sitting and was happy to do so. This reads quickly and stays exceedingly light throughout, with a feel good tone that will put a smile on your face. Was the romance... Continue Reading →

Oh. My. God. This book is just... wow. You're either going to really love it or really hate it; there is ZERO in between with this one. And while there are things in here that should've tanked this romance for me, there was no stopping my love of this book. It's just twist after dark... Continue Reading →

There's something about this author's light and sexy romances that just works for me, and this was another fun one. I won't say that it was one of my favorites - it wasn't - but the story is low angst and so easy to binge. For me, there was too much focus on the hero's... Continue Reading →

Well, I didn't dislike it, but I also wouldn't say that I liked it. If you've ever gotten to the end of a book and sort of gave a little shrug, I think that's where I'm at with this one. It's my first time reading something by this author and the saucy pickle puns drew... Continue Reading →

I'll let you in on a little secret: this (anti)hero isn't all bad, and that's what makes this forced marriage/mafia romance shine. It's the softer, subtler moments that turn this into a love story - though there's plenty of aggression and intensity as well. This couple goes on an emotional journey, and the author does... Continue Reading →

Lured in by a gorgeous cover and a trope I love, once again. I expected a lot more from this author, I'll tell you that. This was... not good. Not good at all. The book is only about 160 pages long, and this couple's past is WAY too complicated to unravel in that amount of... Continue Reading →

There's a lot to love about this Own Voices rock star romance, from the compelling, likable characters, to the slow burn, to the heartfelt moments. I loved the opposites attract feel, and how these two very different people came together under unexpected circumstances. It was a little too serious, a little too emotional, and the... Continue Reading →

This is an adorable, intelligent rom com... that is just RUINED by an unbearable heroine. There were so many times when I almost abandoned ship because of her snap judgments, constant negativity, hurtful actions, and myriad of insecurities, but there’s so much GOOD in the story that I wanted to see how it all played... Continue Reading →

That ending? And that cliffhanger? DEVASTATING. The kind of devastating that makes you want to start reading the followup immediately. I'm really, really - emphasis on the really - not a trilogy girl, but this story has me hooked and I can't wait to see where it goes next. While this is a full-length novel... Continue Reading →

A note regarding the controversy surrounding this author can be found after the blurb I couldn’t get the taste of bully out of my mouth while reading this. Oh, and the book wasn’t great either. I was legitimately excited to read this when I received an early copy via NetGalley back in September. I haven’t... Continue Reading →

Ah, yes, the dream guy continues to be mythical, it seems. This hero is only ready for commitment now because he’s pushing 40, spent nearly two decades being “devotedly single” (aka a bit of a player), and is now a single parent to a kid he never knew about. I don’t love the trope when... Continue Reading →

Raw, emotional, and steamy, this was another excellent addition to a series that has been STELLAR so far. We knew very little about Keith's story going in, and this gruff, protective hero was more broken than anticipated - but also so in need of some love in his life. He's wholly unprepared for the whirlwind... Continue Reading →

So, here's the thing. While this is light and funny overall, the practiced playboy and the cranky liar were always going to be a couple that's difficult to root for. And when you've been reading a book for hours and the playboy still hasn't dumped the girl he's seeing and the liar still hasn't stopped... Continue Reading →

Oh my god, this was ADORABLE. Definitely not what I expected from the title and tagline, I'll tell you that. This hero gave me all of the warm and fuzzy feelings by being genuinely kind and loving, and he absolutely stole my heart whenever he was in the same room with the heroine's daughter. There... Continue Reading →

Part of me really does want to rate this as 5 stars, because there are so many great moments in it. I loved the representation of our heroine, a woman whose tics have made her feel self conscious and less than, as well as the depiction of our hero, a sweet, vulnerable guy with insecurities... Continue Reading →

I've never blinked away tears within 5 minutes of reading a book before, but... there's a first time for everything. This starts out HEAVY and gets lighter along the way, as our heroine grapples with her grief and learns to love life again. Opening with a suicide note that delivers quite the punch, this book... Continue Reading →