Voracious Romance Reader • Honest Reviewer
A new book from Ella Maise is finally on the way soon! I am so excited. When I got back into reading romance about five years ago, Maise quickly became one of my favorites. She's written several great books, but her most recent (and I use that term loosely, lol) has been lingering in my... Continue Reading →
It's been almost four years(!!) since this book released, and I still get butterflies whenever I see the cover. It's the book that made me fall hard for marriage of convenience romances, and that's something that has not changed in the years since. It was also one of the beefiest books I had read at... Continue Reading →
It's been way too long since I've read a book by Lawson, and it's time to remedy that! I'm not the biggest fan of trilogies, so I haven't been reading her most recent work - which means you may not be aware that I love her writing! It's a great combination of light and angsty,... Continue Reading →
I couldn't quite bring myself to rate this any higher, but there was a lot that I liked about it. This new adult debut has been pretty buzzy, and it's easy to see why - the opposites attract vibes and giant teddy bear/football player hero were both definite wins, and I liked that the storyline... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the Kindle, paperback, and audiobooks 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... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into several lists – these deals change daily, so grab... Continue Reading →
Super cute! Featuring stellar full cast narration and upbeat, bubbly vibes, this was just as much fun as Bastone's other audio-first love stories. Each one has been its own engaging, smile-inducing experience, and this was no different. I loved that it had a sweetheart of a hero, and I loved the concept - two classmates... Continue Reading →
It's no secret that second chance romance is a tough trope for me - nine times out of ten, I get frustrated by the messy histories and struggle through. But when one works for me? It's MAGIC. Whether it's a relationship that unraveled, a marriage that's in trouble, or a fling that becomes more the... Continue Reading →
My reading week went a little better than the last few, so I'm feeling good! I enjoyed Best Served Hot, a delicious rivals romance with tons of food references. It was a great mix of romance and women's fiction vibes, with plenty of banter and a unique feel. I also liked First to Fall, a... Continue Reading →
I've been loving grumpy boss rom coms recently and Kate Canterbary is more popular than ever, so it seemed like the perfect time to re-share my review of Boss in the Bedsheets - which was my first experience with her work, and one of my Top 20 of 2020 selections. It's rare that a book... Continue Reading →
It’s a mini review! I’m clearing out my review queue of all the books I can’t seem to convince myself to finish, for one reason or another. That doesn’t mean these are negative reviews, it simply means that something isn’t compelling me to keep reading at the moment. Maybe I’ll go back to them another... Continue Reading →
New month, new deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into several lists – these deals change daily, so grab... Continue Reading →
My TBR is going to be out of control next week - there are so many interesting books on the way! With a great mix of indie and traditional releases, there's a little something for everyone, and so many different vibes to choose from. I'm really not sure where to start first, so it should... Continue Reading →
I was SO close to rounding this up to 5 stars; it’s the kind of book that has a rocky start before slowly simmering into something very satisfying. I loved that it had so much personality - these feuding food critics had great chemistry, and all of the food descriptions had my mouth watering. Don’t... Continue Reading →
I didn't have the best reading month, but it doesn't look so bad when it's all wrapped up in one place! It was feast or famine for me, with many DNFs and less than stellar experiences, combined with some really great reads. I definitely struggled throughout the course of the month, though part of that... Continue Reading →
As much as I struggled this month, the good books ended up being REALLY good. I'd be shocked if at least one didn't end up on my Best of the Year list, and multiple wouldn't be out of the question. So it was an excellent month in that regard, even if the 5-star reads were... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the Kindle, paperback, and audiobooks 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... Continue Reading →
When college rivals reconnect years later and find themselves accidentally married... well, it certainly keeps things interesting. I loved the premise of this sweet, slow burn romance, which played up a lot of my favorite tropes. Playful enemies to lovers, Vegas wedding turned marriage of convenience, fake relationship - all great things. I also really... Continue Reading →
It's the end of the month, so grab these deals while you can - there will be a whole new selection on the first!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to... Continue Reading →
Grumpy heroes are my jam most of the time, but sometimes I'm in the mood for opposites attract romance done a little differently - and that's where golden retriever meets black cat energy kicks in. One of my favorite rom com movies growing up was 10 Things I Hate About You, and it's got the... Continue Reading →
It was hit or miss for me this week, which is sort of how my February went - I'm looking forward to starting fresh in March! This was release week for the newest from Lucy Score, which I was lucky enough to read early. I posted my sneak peek review several weeks ago, and I've... Continue Reading →
Three strikes, and... Grey is officially off my one-click list. There was a time when Grey was one of my favorite rom com authors - if not my #1 - so it is REALLY disappointing to acknowledge how bland and generic this was. This 3-star rating leans more towards a 2 than a 4, and... Continue Reading →
We've got one last release week in February, and it's a great one! There's a little something for everyone, from indie to traditional, sports to serious. I'm looking forward to sampling a variety of books, and I'm not sure where to start first! Take a peek at some of the books releasing in the next... Continue Reading →
So soft and sweet, with a hero who is all kinds of swoony, there was a lot to love about this slow-burning romance. Our heroine is angry and confrontational, actively trying to keep people out, and this patient, steady hero sees right through her. I loved that the premise felt unique, and I loved that... Continue Reading →
I hate the cover, but I love the blurb! Okay, let's be real... he looks like he's annoyed by a pre-teen, right? The size difference is too much here. Meghan Quinn typically has fantastic covers, but I am not sold on this one. The good news? I am sold on the concept and the blurb!... Continue Reading →
It’s a mini review! I’m clearing out my review queue of all the books I can’t seem to convince myself to finish, for one reason or another. That doesn’t mean these are negative reviews, it simply means that something isn’t compelling me to keep reading at the moment. Maybe I’ll go back to them another... Continue Reading →
It was great to be back in Knockemout - this sequel did NOT disappoint! I think I liked it better than the first one, and that was very tough competition. There was just something immensely compelling about this wounded and vulnerable hero; he's a genuinely good guy who is in a dark place, and it's... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the Kindle, paperback, and audiobooks 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... Continue Reading →
Recently, Goodreads posted a list of Readers' Top 100 Romances of the Last Three Years (found here), so I thought it'd be fun to go through the list and talk about which I've read, which I'm interested in, and which aren't for me. As a lover of contemporary romance, I was not surprised to see... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into several lists – these deals change daily, so grab... Continue Reading →
There are SO MANY new romance novels coming your way in the month of March!!! 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 →
Not gonna lie, I had a wildly unsuccessful reading week. It can't all be blamed on the books - between the Super Bowl, a crazy busy work week, and two Valentine's dates with my husband, I was focused on everything BUT books. Every time I sat down to read I got interrupted, and every time... Continue Reading →
The start of something new from J.T. Geissinger - I'm excited! I'm a longtime fan of Geissinger's work, and I've been impatiently waiting to see what she writes now that her popular mafia romance series is over. We did get a standalone semi-romance/not really romance from her in between, but this is the start of... Continue Reading →
It's looking like another great release week, and I'm not complaining! I had a pretty unsuccessful reading week, so I'm looking forward to a whole new selection of romances next week. Plus, I've already read the upcoming release from Lucy Score, and it was very good. So definitely worth taking a peek at some of... Continue Reading →
Technically speaking, I never officially reviewed this book on my blog - and it's time to remedy that! I read my first Chloe Liese book near the end of 2020 (book three in this series), and I loved it so much that I went backwards and read this one, which was also fantastic. Probably my... Continue Reading →
I'm intrigued! I love Julia Wolf's writing, but I don't read enough of it. I find new adult romance more difficult to relate to these days, so I haven't dived into some of her recent series. And her rock star romances can sometimes veer towards the k!nky, which I'd have to be in just the... Continue Reading →
I've been loving this sweet and swoony series, but I'll admit that I was a little nervous about this particular installment - and I ended up enjoying it much more than expected! We've gotten to know this group of friends pretty well throughout this series of interconnected standalones, so I had already formed some opinions... Continue Reading →
It's Valentine's week, so there are a lot of great deals on romance books, and it's the perfect time to treat your shelf!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the Kindle, paperback, and audiobooks 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... Continue Reading →
Soapy and immensely bingeable, I can see why this surged in popularity so quickly. I loved the first interaction between the couple, and I was thinking, "this is ridiculous, I love it." That slowly transitioned into, "well, this is getting ridiculous," until I emotionally detached and was simply curious how it all played out. There's... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals - and it's Valentine's week, so there are a lot of them!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank.... Continue Reading →
It's become a tradition of sorts for me to put up a new sports romance recommendation list this specific week every year, when everyone's got the big game on their minds. It's certainly not a hardship; sports romances are popular for a reason - it's a versatile sub-genre that incorporates many, many different tropes. From... Continue Reading →
I spent most of my week SAVORING the beefy The Right Move, and I don't regret it for a minute. The sister's best friend/reluctant roommates romance had big shoes to fill after the excellent Mile High, and it still managed to exceed my expectations. I adored it! That didn't leave a whole lot of time... Continue Reading →
It's always an amazing feeling when one of my highly anticipated reads meets my very high expectations, but to have it far surpass them? SPECTACULAR. After reading and loving Mile High, I was really nervous going into this, sort of a strange mix of excitement and dread that it wouldn't be able to live up... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you, but my TBR is overflowing after this week's amazing release week, and I'm savoring some exciting new books - several of which are pretty beefy. So I'm not mentally prepared for another great release week, but that's what we're getting! Tuesday is Valentine's Day, so that brings some intriguing new... Continue Reading →
It’s been awhile (over six months!) since I’ve posted one of these, so I thought I’d talk about some of the books that DIDN’T work for me, for one reason or another. That’s almost as good as reviewing them, lol, and I think it’s important to talk about. There’s no shame in setting aside books... Continue Reading →
There have been so many new deals that the list needed to be refreshed!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted... Continue Reading →
I think I might still have the best kind of book hangover from this emotionally devastating (yet uplifting?) romance, and it's been like a year and a half since I read it. It was that powerful for me, and one of the most memorable romances I've read - ever. Since it was on sale this... Continue Reading →
After hearing nothing but praise for this hero-centric series, I knew that I had to give it a try - and I’m glad that I did! Not only did the tone feel rich and authentic, but it’s also rare to find a romance that is exclusively told from the male perspective. It was quick and... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the Kindle, paperback, and audiobooks 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... Continue Reading →
Easy, light, and sexy - I devoured this with no trouble! While I enjoyed the first book in this series of interconnected standalones, I liked this one a whole lot more. I was intrigued by the relationship dynamics from the first few pages, and it continued to keep me on my toes the whole way... Continue Reading →
New week, new deals!!! There are a ton of great freebies and deals out there on romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank. They’re sorted into several lists – these deals change daily, so grab... Continue Reading →
When I told my husband what the topic of this week’s rec list was, he was like, “shouldn’t we be discouraging that type of relationship?” Well, yes, if romance books were the real world. There’s generally an inherent sense of “wrongness” to boss/employee romances, which is one of the staples of the trope. The characters... Continue Reading →
January ended on a high note, with a very busy - and pretty great - release week! I shared my sneak peek review of Final Offer last month, and I was happy to post it again during release week - the book was excellent! It was more emotional and intense than the other books in... Continue Reading →
I love it when a great book takes me by surprise, and I unexpectedly find myself immersed in a love story that has my FULL attention. With a new-to-me author and a nearly 400-page book, I went in with low expectations - and this wasted no time in exceeding them. It's such an engaging, smile-inducing... Continue Reading →
It's looking like another great release week, with an interesting mix of indie and traditional releases. One of my most anticipated (the new Tessa Bailey) is affected by the ongoing HarperCollins strike, so I'm hoping they're able to come to an agreement before Tuesday - I'd like to be able to review it, but won't... Continue Reading →
My reading month was a mix of big wins followed by major book hangovers, which made it a frustrating and fulfilling month at the same time! After putting together my Top 20 of 2022 list at the end of the year, I decided to tackle some of the 2023 ARCs that I already had on... Continue Reading →
When the hero's ex influences the plot from start to finish, it certainly puts a damper on things. Beyond the complete and utter lack of communication between this newly married couple, it felt like every time I started to get into the story, the hero's ex would be mentioned again in some way that would... 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 romance books, so get clicking and load up your library! These low/no price books are the perfect way to try out new-to-you authors without breaking the bank.... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure which six books I expected to make the list this month, but a few disappointments left room for some unexpected delights - and three new-to-me authors! Final Offer was one of my most anticipated reads of the new year, so I was ecstatic when I received an ARC, AND it lived up... Continue Reading →
Take a peek at all of the Kindle, paperback, and audiobooks 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... Continue Reading →
From the moment we met this couple on the page together, I knew this love story was going to be something special. The TENSION snaps and crackles immediately, and it's obvious that there is both a lot of love and HURT between them. This (anti)hero is perhaps the most "broken" man I've ever rooted for... Continue Reading →
I liked the heart of this one, so I'm choosing to round up - even if it wasn't the perfect fit for me. With a brightly colored cover and a playful, punny name, I kinda expected this to be more of a rom com, and it's really not. There are definite small town vibes, with... Continue Reading →
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