Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
I don't know what to think about this blurb - and that has me wanting to get reading to see what's going on! Jewel E. Ann always writes such unexpected, mysterious romances, and this sounds like it's going to be a complex one. Are they still married? Is it cheating? What's going on with the... Continue Reading →
T-O-X-I-C. Not gonna lie, this couple might be better off if they'd never met. This is the perfect example of why I vastly prefer duets to trilogies, because this couple is more broken now than when they started. And I like them less than I did before. If you're an angst-lover, that might be a... Continue Reading →
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 →
Perfection. There’s no sophomore slump here; this is delightful, distinct, and kinda delicious. I had literal happy tears spill from my eyes, and I was bawling like a baby by the end. It’s like sitting in your own personal happy place where everything is charming and romantic, full of tropey goodness, and more complex than... Continue Reading →
What a great cover! I'm reading my ARC of I Pucking Love You right now, and it's a whole lot of fun. I love Grant's romantic comedies (two were contenders for my Best of the Year list in 2020), and this is another low angst, playful read. And it will be here later this week!... Continue Reading →
The third time's the charm! I was mentally prepared for this to devastate me, and that made the reading experience go much smoother. If you think I'm joking, then you clearly haven't read this author's first two books, lol! She is a phenomenal writer, but I found the tonal shift in her first two books... Continue Reading →
Mafia romance is one of those genres that needs to be executed well, or it unravels quickly. This didn't waste any time unraveling. The antihero is a domineering jerk who demands marriage from a stranger, doesn't agree to exclusivity, and doesn't take murder (of his wife) off the table... yet our weak heroine is still... Continue Reading →
In honor of the holiday, the list went up a little early. I've also included AUDIO ADD-ONS this week! Hope you have a great Easter 🐣 and get in some family time, one way or another. New week, new deals!!! There continue to be a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle... Continue Reading →
Celebrate Diversity Month! While that's something we should do 365 days each year, April is the designated month for celebrating the differences and similarities between individuals. As a romance reader, that might mean exploring the work of BIPOC authors who are new-to-you. It might mean reading your first M/M or F/F romance. It might mean... Continue Reading →
I'm calling this week a success, because I read two great new releases, and three that were decent. March was a hit or miss month for me, so I'm happy with those results! All five of this week's books were written by go-to authors for me, so I honestly expected to like all of them,... Continue Reading →
There was an exciting last minute addition to the deals list today, so I wanted to point it out. Kristen Ashley's entire Rock Chick series is on sale for just 99 cents each!!! This is a limited time sale, the books are not in Kindle Unlimited, and they're usually quite a bit more than this... Continue Reading →
Did you see this absolutely GORGEOUS cover for Karla Sorensen's upcoming book? I was already excited to read Forbidden, but this is just the cherry on top! Faked was one of my favorite books of 2020, and Floored was a very solid followup, so I'm eagerly awaiting Forbidden. It will read as a standalone, but... Continue Reading →
April wastes ZERO time getting going, with a ton of new releases on the way very soon! I can't even tell you how many books are on my TBR this month, but I've been reading like crazy. There are so many exciting ones on the way, and many of my favorite authors are releasing new... Continue Reading →
I love the first of the month because it brings a whole new selection of deals! There are 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.... Continue Reading →
Going into March, I called it an "exploratory" month, and I expected it to be full of hits and misses. That turned out to be incredibly accurate, lol! I read some REALLY good books, but I also handed out a lot more 3-star (and below) ratings than usual. Most of my favorite authors released new... Continue Reading →
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 →
Love that cover! I'm very excited about this, even if (1) that title makes me feel dirty, and (2) that blurb is a little questionable. I love me some Meghan Quinn, and her books are always laugh out loud, STEAMY reads that are so easy to binge. She also loves to push her readers to... 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 →
This cover is adorable and the series is great, but... I absolutely hate friends with benefits, lol. Especially if it's so clearly stated in the blurb as the focal point. Don't get me started on my gripes! So this cover reveal is more for you, because I'm gonna sit this one out. I would like... 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 →
It's the end of the month, so grab these deals while you can! There will be a whole new selection of deals on the first, so be sure to stop back Thursday afternoon for a fresh list! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on Kindle books, so get clicking and... Continue Reading →
There are SO MANY new romance novels coming your way in the month of April!!! 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 →
My reading week was... okay. Not great, not terrible. I'm not sure if it's these March releases letting me down or if I'm hitting a slump, but there have definitely been some losers lately. My favorite new release of the week was easily Her Reluctant Husband, though... I actually read it earlier in the month,... Continue Reading →
It was a BIG week for cover reveals, and today brings four that I have been eagerly anticipating. All four are books that I am both very excited and also hesitant to read, for a variety of reasons. I know a lot of bloggers like to keep things positive, but I like to keep it... 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 →
It’s looking like a great week for new releases! March goes out with a bang, with new books from some of my favorite authors. It's also sort of the calm before the storm, because April is PACKED with new releases. Be sure to clear out some room on your TBR - my April release calendar... Continue Reading →
What a deal! I woke up to this awesome deal, and one-clicked without hesitation. The entire Dream Man series by Kristen Ashley (4 books) is part of this box set, and it's on sale for just $4.99 right now! These books are usually over five bucks EACH, so this is quite the deal if you're... Continue Reading →
I'm looking forward to this! I love me some Teagan Hunter; she writes light, sexy rom coms that always feel a little different from the usual, and this series has been right up my alley so far. Forced proximity and roommate romances are favorites of mine, and each book plays up different tropes. This one... 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 →
This list is a lot like the weekly deals list, except the focus is on 99 cent Kindle deals and it’s on a smaller scale. I only update the big list on Sundays (and the first of the month), but deals often pop up during the week, so this is a nice spot to check... Continue Reading →
When I started reading this, I really thought it was going to be an easy 5-star rating. While a debut, this is so well written, with complex characters and a story that's nuanced. I loved the meet cute and our couple's initial night together, which is everything rom com dreams are made of. The chemistry... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
This was not bad, but I couldn't stop drawing comparisons to another brother swap romance (Stealing Her), and it fell short in every way. Does our heroine really not wonder why her boyfriend has suddenly gotten a new personality, wardrobe, and work schedule? Does our hero really not feel bad about stringing this woman along... Continue Reading →
There are 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 and $2.99 or more. These deals... Continue Reading →
Winter is behind us, and it's time to start thinking about Spring! I'm not talking about the green grass or the beautiful weather - it's all about the romance! There are some really awesome books on the way in the next few months, with new releases from some incredible authors. I don't know about you,... Continue Reading →
Some of this week's releases were an unexpected treat! The majority of last week's releases didn't strike a chord with me, and I was quickly heading towards a slump when I started reading for this week. But the most unlikely of books pulled me out of that - and in a big, big way! I... 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 →
It's been a bit since I've read anything by Samantha Towle, but I can't wait to dive back in! Her upcoming release has me all kinds of intrigued, and now we've got this striking cover and a blurb to go along with it! This is sure to be sexy with plenty of emotion, and I'm... Continue Reading →
There's another laugh out loud rom com from Max Monroe coming VERY soon, and we now have this cute cover and a great blurb! I always enjoy their light, playful rom coms, and this is sure to be another fun one. I'm loving the sounds of the opposites attract vibes, and I know this will... Continue Reading →
It’s another eclectic week for new releases! There’s a little of everything coming in the next week, from a wide range of authors. March continues to be a wildcard of a month, and this is a great example. See some of the books coming in the next week below! March 22: Dirty Talker by Mira... 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 →
Did you see what came out yesterday? I'm kinda scared to read it, honestly. I've long heard what a great author Malpas is, and have been meaning to try some of her work, but I don't know if this is the perfect book to try or the most extreme! It's her first walk on the... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Stuck in an elevator? Sign me up! I love the sexual tension that comes from forced proximity, and it sounds like these two have just enough history to make things interesting without getting full-on angsty. Add in a touch of the forbidden and a rom com vibe, and this should be right up my alley.... Continue Reading →
Okay, well, this sounds awesome! Kate Canterbary just revealed the details on her upcoming romance, and it sounds pretty darn good to me. I absolutely loved Boss in the Bedsheets, which made my Top 20 of 2020 list, so I've been eagerly awaiting whatever she releases next. And now we know that it's an opposites... 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 →
There are 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 and $2.99 or more. These deals... Continue Reading →
I love a good series, something that keeps me coming back for more. Whether they're standalones, interconnected, or multi-book love stories, there's a bingeable quality about series that works for me. There's nothing better than getting hooked on a group of characters, and seeing how each of their love stories play out. If you've been... Continue Reading →
Well, it wasn’t a great reading week for me, but there were a couple of standouts. I loved the angsty, forbidden Love to Tempt You and got invested in the relationship at the center of The Art of Falling for You, the first book in a New Adult trilogy. The others all missed the mark... Continue Reading →
I'm in the middle of reading my ARC of this right now and... oh man, it is MESSY! I'll say this about Marselas' books: they are never, ever boring. She loves to write a twisty, complicated story that will test your limits, and this is another one of those. We'll see how this one plays... 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 →
March continues to be such an interesting month for new releases! Most of the biggest authors released books in February, so this month is much more about the lesser known gems out there - and the releases in the next week are the perfect example of that! Take a peek below. March 12: XOXO by... 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 →
This list is a lot like the weekly deals list, except the focus is on 99 cent Kindle deals and it’s on a smaller scale. I only update the big list on Sundays (and the first of the month), but deals often pop up during the week, so this is a nice spot to check... Continue Reading →
This has got me INTRIGUED! I’m still getting to know Aly Martinez’s work - I’ve only read her two team-ups with M. Mabie, which were both great - so I really don’t know what to expect from this. And I love that! The cover is fabulous and the blurb is so unique, so this is... Continue Reading →
I can’t wait to read this one! I’ve been loving this light and funny series from Sara Ney, and we got just enough of a tease about this one that I already knew I was into it. And now we’ve got a cover, blurb, and a release date that will be here before you know... Continue Reading →
