I'm a big fan of the concept, it's the execution that I didn't love. Having a second chance romance set in a Survivor-like reality show created some great forced proximity, tension, and the requirement that this couple work out their differences if they want to succeed. I loved that it felt unique, and I was... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Good Vibrations by Kayley Loring
Deliciously weird and super sexy, this single dad romance had me laughing within minutes and smiling the whole way through - exactly the kind of low angst, funny read that I love from Loring. If you're new to the series, then you'll be missing out on some hysterical family moments (and two other great rom... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: He’s a Keeper by Stacy Travis
Not quite the grumpy/sunshine read I was looking for, this soft and sweet romance still makes a great series starter. I've been meaning to check out Travis' work, and this was the perfect introduction to her writing - it sets up the series nicely while still remaining a total standalone, and it showcased her unique... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Once Upon an Island by Sarah Ready
Unfortunately, this was not a successful reading experience for me, which is really disappointing because I’ve enjoyed Ready’s work in the past. There are a million romance novels inspired by Pride and Prejudice, and I've read some pretty great ones. Getting the hero's personality just right is one of the major requirements, and this hero... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Rival Radio by Kathryn Nolan
If you liked The Ex Talk but wanted more swoons AND more sex, well, then you're gonna love this sexual tension-filled treat! There's something about Nolan's writing that is always so super swoony, with low angst vibes and romance that you can root for. I was expecting this to have stronger enemies to lovers vibes,... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Lucky Star by Susannah Nix
Super cute! After reading a particularly angsty book, I was in the mood for something lighter, easier, and refreshing - and this was just what the doctor ordered. It's a low angst, sexy rom com that takes the fake relationship trope and spins it into something else. I loved how perfectly this couple complements each... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️* REVIEW: June First by Jennifer Hartmann
As a SUPER slow-burning angst fest, I’m having a very difficult time assigning a rating to this forbidden/taboo romance - but it's so well done that I've got to give it points for originality. So let's call this a 5-star with an asterisk read. Hartmann has crafted another complex, bittersweet romance that will rip your... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Set on You by Amy Lea 🎧
This lighthearted debut takes awhile to find its footing, but it started to shine once it did. I couldn’t resist that adorable cover, and it’s actually a great reflection of the vibe - this easygoing romance features a (mostly) confident, curvy heroine and a muscular hero who acts like an alpha but secretly has a... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Matchmaking a Billionaire by Angela Denise
Exactly the light and sexy read that I was looking for! I read this writing duo's first book a few years ago, and I remember thinking that I'd have to check them out again once they got into a writing groove... and dropped the third person perspective. So I was delighted when I sampled this... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Everything for You by Chloe Liese
I've got a lot of (mostly positive) thoughts about this one, so many thoughts that it detracted from my reading experience. However, this is still head and shoulders above most of the books I've read this year. Liese has such a distinctive voice, creating these authentic characters who have real struggles and conflicts. That's what... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Kiss Hard by Nalini Singh
The third person perspective doesn't do the story any favors here, because I actually really loved the foundation of the book, but I always felt like I was watching it happen from a distance. There are some GREAT elements to the story, including tons of history between these childhood rivals turned present day frenemies, a... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Book Lovers by Emily Henry 🎧
Watching an ice queen's heart melt for the right man is as satisfying as it is unexpected. A love note to book lovers, this literary romance stars the villain of everyone else's story. She's the stereotypical "unfeeling" workaholic; a woman who is successful, beautiful, and comes across as ice cold. She's the woman that the... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: By the Book by Jasmine Guillory
As a huge fan of Beauty and the Beast and someone who has enjoyed Guillory's writing in the past, this should've been right up my alley... and it just wasn't. Think of this as Guillory watered down and sweetened up for a younger audience - it's got the foundation of a good book, but the... Continue Reading →