Well, this was a bit of a snoozefest, honestly. The beginning was GREAT, with a unique meet cute and all kinds of chemistry. It was on track to be one of my favorites from the author (who is incredibly talented), and then it all became so... sedate. I was bored. Somewhere along the way, this... Continue Reading →
New Releases in Romance
Take a peek at all of the books that just released or are coming your way soon! While my release calendar showcases all of the books that I would read if I had unlimited time (wouldn’t that be nice), this new release post is broader and simpler. It works just like the freebies and deals post... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: The Sweetest Fix by Tessa Bailey
Aptly named (because it's the sweetest fix of rom com goodness), this is easy to devour in one sitting. It's incredibly low angst, quick, and sexy with plenty of steam. I liked it from start to finish, but there were definitely things that rubbed me the wrong way - a slightly cheesy and unrealistic feel,... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Rachel, Out of Office by Christina Hovland
This didn't play out like I expected it to, but I liked it. I've been a fan of this author's laugh out loud rom coms for awhile now, and this is a completely different vibe from her. There's still some understated humor and lighthearted moments, but they're toned down in this story. The chaotic, overwhelmed... Continue Reading →
This Week’s Deals and Steals
New week, new deals!!! There continue to be a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and load up your eReader! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into four lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99... Continue Reading →
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: February Releases
There are SO MANY new romance novels coming your way in the month of February!!! It can be incredibly difficult to keep track of all of the new releases each month, so I’ve put together a calendar to help you manage your TBR. The following books are the ones that are on my radar –... Continue Reading →
COMING SOON: February Releases
Take a peek at all of the preorders that are available for the month of February! If you're looking for recommendations based on my own reading habits, you'll want to look at the more detailed release calendar (found here). While my release calendar showcases all of the books that I would read if I had... Continue Reading →
WEEKLY WRAP-UP: January 22nd
I found it really difficult to focus on reading this week (insurrection + inauguration = inability to read), but there were two books that easily held my attention - Not My Match and How to Get Lucky. The newest from Madden-Mills took a little time to grow on me, but turned into a very engrossing... Continue Reading →
FEATURED DEAL: Play to Win by Kelly Jamieson
If you're a sports romance fan, this deal is the perfect one to snatch up! I've enjoyed each of the hockey romances in this series, and this book kicks everything off. While each book will kinda, sorta read as a standalone, Play to Win introduces this crazy hockey family, and it's a great introduction to... Continue Reading →
Teaser Thursday
Next week is looking like a pretty quiet release week, but then things pick back up A LOT in February. Several of the January releases that were on my TBR got moved back, probably because it's just as difficult for authors to write when the news is crazy as it is for us to read... Continue Reading →
⭐️ REVIEW: 119 Kitty Lane by MINK
It's probably been at least a year since my last 1-star review, but... WOW, this was awful. As in, the male lead has a "body count" and the heroine neither knows nor cares why. As in, I think he might literally kill someone if they look at his girl the wrong way. And this is... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: The Hero I Need by Nicole Snow
Well, someone’s been watching a little too much Tiger King (says the person who binged it months ago, lol). This has an unexpected storyline featuring a sexy widower, a woman on the run, and... a tiger. While the freshness of the storyline was working for me in the beginning, it wasn't long before I was... Continue Reading →
Mid-Week Mega Deals
Celebrate this historic day and treat your shelf! I don't usually post a second deals list during the week, but there are some AWESOME deals going on at the moment - and they'll be over very, very soon. Some of the best ones end today, so get clicking ASAP! This is a much smaller list... Continue Reading →
FEATURED DEAL + REVIEW: Enemies by Tijan
Enemies is on sale for just 99 cents at the moment (and once you own it, the audio is SUPER cheap), so if you haven't grabbed your copy yet - now is the time! I reviewed this when it released in late 2019, and it was my first experience with the author's work. It's an... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Not My Match by Ilsa Madden-Mills
This took a little while to grow on me, but once it did, I was LOVING it. I love an adorably unsure alpha who is in over his head, and that’s exactly what happens with Devon. It’s sweet and swoony with a slow burn that turns scorching later on, making this a read that will... Continue Reading →
New Releases in Romance
Take a peek at all of the books that just released or are coming your way soon! While my release calendar showcases all of the books that I would read if I had unlimited time (wouldn’t that be nice), this new release post is broader and simpler. It works just like the freebies and deals post... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: How to Get Lucky by Lauren Blakely & Joe Arden
This has got to be my favorite book from Blakely in almost a year (which, considering how many books she publishes, is saying something), and I can only attribute that to the addition of the adorably sexy male perspective. It's a quick, playful read with a whole lot of sweetness, and it absolutely flew by.... Continue Reading →
This Week’s Deals and Steals
New week, new deals!!! There continue to be a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and load up your eReader! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into four lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99... Continue Reading →
15 Sexual Tension-Filled Rom Coms
Banter and sexual tension are two of my favorite things when it comes to romance, and romantic comedies often showcase them very, very well. They're what takes a low angst romance to the next level, turning the chemistry up a notch and making the reader root for the couple to get together. Often accompanied by... Continue Reading →
WEEKLY WRAP-UP: January 15th
So, I haven't actually done a lot of reading in the last week, unless you count doomscrolling - which you really shouldn't, lol. I read several of this week's releases early, and that's probably a good thing. Ever After Always was the easy winner of the week for me - I read my ARC in... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ REVIEW: Sullivan by Laramie Briscoe
It's possible that I may have had different feelings about this book had the opening not turned me off so much. Within the first 5% of the story, Sullivan has Shelby in his handcuffs (in a sexual way) - while she's drunk enough that he assumes she won't remember in the morning. That's gonna get... Continue Reading →
CHAPTER 1 of The Invitation by Vi Keeland
The newest from Vi Keeland is just a few days away, and I'm definitely ready to get reading! Her books are either hits or misses for me, but the premise of this one sounds like just my kind of book, and I know she's got the skills to pull it off. On the fence about... Continue Reading →
Teaser Thursday
There’s a lot of good stuff on the way in the next week, especially on the 19th! Take a peek at some of them below – I’ll be posting reviews throughout the week! Jan 18: The Invitation by Vi Keeland A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland. The first time I met Hudson... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sweet and sexy
Whether you choose to call this destiny or instalove, there’s no denying that this couple falls for each other in no time at all. Though it takes a few tries to get things right, they’re meant to be together. It’s the kind of light, chemistry-filled romance that feels like a bit of a whirlwind -... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Not what I expected
Here's a little raw honesty: that blurb is terrible, seriously terrible. And I say that as someone who loves this author's books. I went into this one thinking that I was reading a marriage of convenience/second chance kind of story, featuring adult characters. It's actually a high school romance, with a pretty typical good girl/rich... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Adorable fun
So heart-squeezingly adorable! Seriously, like the sweetest, cutest romance I've read in a long time. I don't read a lot of YA romance, but I loved Tweet Cute, so I didn't hesitate to give this a try. And while I wanted more Leo and Abby - like, as much Leo and Abby as I could... Continue Reading →
New Releases in Romance
Take a peek at all of the books that just released or are coming your way soon! While my release calendar showcases all of the books that I would read if I had unlimited time (wouldn’t that be nice), this new release post is broader and simpler. It works just like the freebies and deals... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely LOVED this
Want to know what I did the SECOND I finished this book? Grabbed the first two books in the series, because this was OUTSTANDING. It’s a love letter to marriage, best understood by those who’ve been in one, but no less powerful if you haven’t. It’s difficult and heart-wrenching, raw and real, and the progress... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Misses the mark
Don’t let that adorable cover fool you - this is the steamiest book I’ve read in months, and there’s very minimal comedy. It does have light, rom com-style vibes and a storyline that feels pretty fluffy, but it’s definitely not your typical rom com. For one, this features a group of proudly single, 40ish women... Continue Reading →
This Week’s Deals and Steals
One-clicking is a lot more relaxing than doomscrolling, so this week's list is a little early (and a little bigger than normal)! If you find yourself unable to read right now (like me), well, at least you can snatch up some good books that'll be waiting on you! New week, new deals!!! There continue to... Continue Reading →
WEEKLY WRAP-UP: January 8th
While it was a craptastic week for the country (and a terrible week to actually do any reading), it was a GREAT week for new releases. We're officially back into new release territory, with so many exciting books coming out in January. My favorite of the week was the light, sexy Ego Trip, but I... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chaotic fun
Is it possible to be exhausted by a book while also having all of the warm and fuzzy feelings for it? Because I think that's where I'm at with this one. I always, always look forward to Grant's books, and I loved this hero. But I'll be honest and say that I found the intensity... Continue Reading →
COVER REVEAL: The Kiss by M. Robinson
Well isn't this intriguing! I associate M. Robinson's work with high angst and high steam, so I am DEFINITELY all kinds of curious about her new series of rom coms. Her writing is strong, so I can see this series being great - and the first one is a friends to lovers romance that sounds... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Steamy and heartfelt
Who doesn't love a bad boy with a gooey, marshmallow heart? While I often struggle with manwhore heroes, there really is nothing quite like a bad boy who falls for the right girl. I love seeing a hero grapple with feelings he's unaccustomed to, trying to figure out how his life seemed to change in... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️ Problematic
It's exceedingly rare that I rate a book as 2 stars, but I had to go there with this one because it didn't work for me on any level. And that's really disappointing, because I usually love this author's work. Granted, second chance romances are often difficult for me, so I'm betting this will work... Continue Reading →
Teaser Thursday
New releases are officially back on track, and there's a lot of good stuff on the way the next week. Take a peek at some of them below - I'll be posting reviews throughout the week! Jan 8: Lizzy Goes Brains Over Braun by Jasinda Wilder – review coming! It was just supposed to be... Continue Reading →
COVER REVEAL: The Hate-Love Duet by Lauren Rowe
Enemies to lovers from an author whose work I'm just getting to know better? Yes, please! I was introduced to Lauren Rowe's work with the adorably endearing Smitten, and I've been, well, smitten, ever since. I can't wait to check out more from this author, and a sexy enemies to lovers duet sounds like the... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sweet but drama-filled
Loved the hero, hated the heroine. That kind of sums up my feelings about this childhood friends to lovers romance, which is a great read in a lot of ways, but also a frustrating one in others. The author does a lot of things oh so right - showcasing the obvious, deep love between these... Continue Reading →
COVER REVEAL: Love in Moments by Scarlett Cole
I've heard great things about this author's work, and a sports romance sounds like just the right place for me to start! Sounds like this is going to be a steamy, opposites attract romance, and that is right up my alley. We'll see how this all plays out when it releases on February 9th -... Continue Reading →
COVER REVEAL: Hold the Forevers by K.A. Linde
Have you ever read a blurb and thought to yourself, "I'm either going to LOVE this or HATE it, but I want it now"? That's how I feel about this one. I was immediately intrigued by the blurb, and I know Linde is the kind of author who can pull off this complicated, twisty goodness.... Continue Reading →
New Releases in Romance
New year, new features! I'm changing things up a little bit for 2021, so Teaser Tuesday has become Teaser Thursday, and Tuesdays will be focused on this week's new releases. While my release calendar showcases all of the books that I would read if I had unlimited time (wouldn't that be nice), this new release... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ SO GOOD
So, confession time. When I started reading this, I thought I was in for a steamy, easy, palate cleanser of a read. I’ve only read one other book by this author, and it was a sexy good time - but didn't leave me wanting more. Well, then I started reading this one... and found myself... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Adorable ending
This was the low angst, adorable ending that I wanted for this series, delivering in a big way. I've been eagerly anticipating Jax and Frankie's book since they were first on the page together, and while I wasn't sure I was loving this at the beginning - I just pictured it going a different way... Continue Reading →
COVER REVEAL: Never Got Over You by S.L. Scott
Love that cover! If you've been following my blog for awhile, you probably know that I'm not a second chance girl. I always go in a little hesitant, and it takes just the right one to win me over. But I've heard great things about this author's work, and I've been meaning to check out... Continue Reading →
COVER REVEAL: A Very Friendly Valentine’s Day by Kayley Loring
I am a HUGE fan of Loring's sexy rom coms, especially A Very Bossy Christmas (one of my Top 20 books of 2020), so you can bet that I am SUPER excited about this one! Her style seems to be right up my alley (the last 6 releases I read by her were ALL 5-star... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Playful and steamy
There's a little tongue in cheek reference to extended separations in this that made me laugh and think, "okay, this series might just be back on track." Because... yeah, I'm still mad about the last one. Thankfully, there's nothing rage-inducing about this love story - it's banter-filled, playful, and STEAMY. Don't get me started on... Continue Reading →
This Week’s Deals and Steals
New week, new deals!!! There continue to be a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and load up your eReader! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into four lists – freebies, 99 cents, $1.99... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Disappointing
I was tempted... to stop reading this a few times. I've read some great books by this author, but unfortunately this is not among them. It quite literally skips over all of the parts where there's actual growth to this relationship, instead focusing on drama that's meant to be mysterious but is really kinda predictable.... Continue Reading →
COVER REVEAL: The Fourth Time Charm by Maya Hughes
That cover! We've finally got the cover for The Fourth Time Charm, and the book will be here before you know it. This one releases on Thursday, the 7th, so I've actually already read it. And I loved this hero just about as much as I love how he looks on this cover! My full... Continue Reading →
COVER REVEAL: Enemy Dearest by Winter Renshaw
As with all of Winter Renshaw's books, I have absolutely no idea what to expect from the storyline - and that's all part of the fun! Her books are always engrossing, unpredictable, and a little different, often in amazing ways. We'll have to wait and see how her newest plays out, but I can tell... Continue Reading →
New Month, New Freebies and Deals
I love the first of the month because it brings a whole new selection of deals! I’ve collected free or cheap Kindle books from romance authors I’ve read or been meaning to try – many are less than $1! Try out some new-to-you authors for cheap or fill up your Kindle with books from authors... Continue Reading →
Best of 2020: The Complete List
Happy New Year! 2020 is finally behind us, and I don't think there will be many people complaining about that. However, GoodReads tells me that I read 368 books in 2020, so while it was a terrible year overall, it was actually an excellent year for reading romance! There were many, many amazing books released... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sweet and laidback
For me, this is the kind of debut that starts out strong then loses steam along the way. It's a true romance, complete with an enemies to lovers style relationship and some lighthearted friction. It's got closed door intimate scenes and just a touch of sexiness, yet still feels like a modern love story. I... Continue Reading →
TOP 20 of 2020: Round Five
Over the past few days, I’ve be sharing my book reviews for my absolute favorite romance novels of the year. There were so many amazing books released in 2020! It was incredibly difficult to narrow down my list to just twenty books – I reviewed over 350 new romances this year, so these are at... Continue Reading →
FEATURED DEAL + REVIEW: In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
If you’ve been waiting for a deal on the newest from Christina Lauren, today’s the day! It’s a daily deal today only (Wednesday) on Amazon. I reviewed this fun holiday romance when it released, but I’ve included my review below in case you missed it. Amazon: https://amzn.to/2L7jaVM ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Feel good fun Such a light, swoony,... Continue Reading →
TOP 20 of 2020: Round Four
Over the past few days, I’ve be sharing my book reviews for my absolute favorite romance novels of the year. There were so many amazing books released in 2020! It was incredibly difficult to narrow down my list to just twenty books – I reviewed over 350 new romances this year, so these are at... Continue Reading →
Teaser Tuesday
The holidays are officially over next week, and we're back in the full swing of releases! That means LOTS of exciting new books are on the way, including a few from some of my favorite authors. Take a peek at some of the books releasing in the next week below! Jan 1: The Marriage Code... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sexy and engrossing
I wasn't sure that I was loving this until I turned the last page and realized that I had devoured it in one sitting and was SUPER upset that I'd be left with that CLIFFHANGER for two months. The only thing cliffhangers are good for is telling you just how invested you are in a... Continue Reading →
TOP 20 of 2020: Round Three
Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing my book reviews for my absolute favorite romance novels of the year. There were so many amazing books released in 2020! It was incredibly difficult to narrow down my list to just twenty books – I reviewed over 350 new romances this year, so these are at... Continue Reading →
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cute but boring
This was really cute, so I wish it hadn't been so... boring. It's way too long, all of their feelings are way too internalized, and the dating gimmick was way too drawn out. I liked both characters and I liked their connection, I just wish there had been a stronger emphasis on that. It's sort... Continue Reading →
TOP 20 of 2020: Round Two
Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing my book reviews for my absolute favorite romance novels of the year. There were so many amazing books released in 2020! It was incredibly difficult to narrow down my list to just twenty books – I reviewed over 350 new romances this year, so these are at... Continue Reading →
TOP 20 of 2020: Round One
Over the next few days, I'll be sharing my book reviews for my absolute favorite romance novels of the year. There were so many amazing books released in 2020! It was incredibly difficult to narrow down my list to just twenty books - I reviewed over 350 new romances this year, so these are at... Continue Reading →
After Christmas Freebies & Deals
I'm putting this week's list out a little early, because (1) I'm already one-clicking in my pajamas anyways and (2) some of the best freebies/deals end today, so I didn't want you to miss out! The day after Christmas is always a big day for sales, so make the most of your newly acquired gift... Continue Reading →