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Sonia Hartl revealed the cover for her August release, Rent to Be, today, and it's got me excited to dig in! Brother's best friend, unexpected roommates, AND some fake dating? Sign me up! Hartl's adult debut, Heartbreak for Hire, made my Top 20 of 2021 list, so I've been eagerly awaiting her next rom com.... Continue Reading →
I’m so excited! The first two books in this sexual tension-filled series BOTH made my Top 20 of 2022 list, so I can’t wait for the next installment. We now have this gorgeous cover and intriguing blurb, which means I’m even more impatient to dig in. The good news? Powerless will be here on February... Continue Reading →
This cover is so cute, and the blurb has me more excited than I expected to be! I've been loving this lighthearted series, but we've gotten a feel for this couple's dynamic, and I was a little skeptical... until I read the blurb. I love marriage of convenience romances, and having them be secretly married... Continue Reading →
There's a new movie-inspired rom com on the way from Meghan Quinn, and I'm excited! The spinoff of this series, Untying the Knot, just made my Top 20 of 2022 list (details below), so you know I love this author. But I've also discovered that my enjoyment of this particular series depends on my enjoyment... Continue Reading →
Jennifer Hartmann wrote one of the most powerful romances I've read, (ever) and she's got an angsty duet on the way soon! We don't know much about An Optimist's Guide to Heartbreak and A Pessimist's Guide to Love yet, but what we know so far has me very excited. I still think about The Wrong... Continue Reading →
There's a brand new series on the way from J. Saman, and I'm intrigued! I've been reading Saman's books for years now, and each new series has its own vibe, but the quality and intensity remain the same. This one sounds particularly spicy and delicious, so we will see how it all plays out! I'm... Continue Reading →
This sounds fun! Today brings the unveiling of Helena Hunting's summer release, and it sounds like the return of the rom com from her. Hunting's latest releases have been a little heavier, so this should be a breath of fresh air. And I'm loving the originality of the storyline, which sounds different than the norm.... Continue Reading →
I'm SO excited for this book, and this cover is delicious! All three books in Devil series have been outstanding so far, and I cannot wait to dive into the next one. It's a Vegas wedding/surprise baby combo, and the opposites attract dynamic is sure to keep things interesting. We've briefly met both characters in... Continue Reading →
There's a sexy new romance on the way from Meghan Quinn, and I am INTRIGUED! This one is a marriage in trouble romance, which is sure to be spicy, angsty as hell, and still laugh out loud funny. She knows how to put her readers through their paces emotionally, so this has the potential to... Continue Reading →
I've been meaning to check out Maura's work for awhile now - her books are everywhere - and this might just be the perfect one to start with! It sounds deliciously complicated, and I'm all for marriages with a twist. The blurb definitely has my interest, and the cover is beautiful. We'll see how it... Continue Reading →
Check out this great cover! Every cover in the North Brothers series has been so unique, but this might just be my favorite one. And I'm really intrigued about what the story entails - the "blurb" isn't giving us much to go on, but anyone who has been following the series knows that this brother... Continue Reading →
Not gonna lie, I'm like a thousand times more excited about this lighthearted sports romance now that we know the hero is a virgin! I've been enjoying this series, and it's just interconnected enough that you get a feel for each hero's teammates, so we know a little about the dynamic in this one already.... Continue Reading →
I kinda thought this series was over, but I'm definitely not complaining that there's another book on the way soon! Olivia Hayle writes light and sexy billionaires romances that are perfect for bingeing, and I've been enjoying reading this series all out of order. There's a new one on the way, and the fake relationship/boss-employee... Continue Reading →
Flawless remains one of my favorite books of the year, so you can bet that I’m excited about the next book in the series! This one sounds pretty great too, and I’m loving the cover. Age gap romances with grumpy single dads are never a hardship to read, and Silver’s writing was a definite win... Continue Reading →
I'm excited for this one! Funny Feelings is one of my favorite books of the year (review link below), so I'm very much looking forward to Tarah Dewitt's upcoming release. The blurb sounds up my alley, the cover is adorable, and I just can't wait to get reading! Details on The Co-op below - it... Continue Reading →
I'm kinda confused by the blurb, but that doesn't dampen my excitement for the newest steamy rom com from Kayley Loring and Connor Crais. Is it an accidental pregnancy romance (in present day) or a secret baby from the past? Yeah, I can't tell from this blurb, lol. But I loved the first book in... Continue Reading →
I'm both scared and excited - I have no idea how dark this one's gonna get, but the blurb is great! There's a new dark mafia romance on the way from BB Easton, and it's a whole new vibe for her, so I'm curious to see how it plays out. She had me guffawing and... Continue Reading →
Tattoos peeking out of his suit sleeve? Well, alright, I'm liking this cover! There's a new sexy rom com on the way from Meghan Quinn (very soon!), and this one is a standalone royal romance that is sure to offer up some spice. Quinn's series each have different vibes, so I'm really not sure what... Continue Reading →
There's a new sexy rom com on the way from Tara Sivec, and I'm already loving the sound of the blurb. Opposites attract, unexpected roommates, a shy & nerdy hero - I'm in! This series of interconnected standalones has been so good, and I can't wait for the next installment. Details below - you've got... Continue Reading →
We're getting overloaded with Pippa Grant goodness this week! The first book in a brand new series is releasing tomorrow, and the cover was just revealed for a long-awaited book. Anyone who has been reading Grant's rom coms for awhile has seen an appearance by incorrigible playboy Cooper Rock. It's finally his turn to find... Continue Reading →
We're already halfway through 2022, so I'm taking the time to reflect back on my 15 favorite books of the year so far. The final entry to this list is Thank You For Listening, the upcoming release from Julia Whelan. I was lucky enough to receive an early copy of the audiobook, and it blew... Continue Reading →
There's a new friends to lovers/fake relationship romance on the way from Melanie Harlow, and it's sure to be a tension-filled, steamy read! I always look forward to Harlow's new releases, and this one should be a lot of fun. While friends to lovers isn't a personal favorite, I love a good fake relationship romance,... Continue Reading →
There's a new sports romance on the way from Karla Sorensen, and I can't wait to read it! While the blurb sounds a little more like a second chance romance than I'd like, I'm always excited to get my hands on a new book by Sorensen. This series has been great so far, and I'm... Continue Reading →
I've had Boyfriend Bargain on my TBR forever, so it might just be time to move it to the top - there's a new book in the series on the way! I rarely read new adult romance these days, but Ilsa Madden-Mills is an author I'll one-click for. And that cover is great! We'll see... Continue Reading →
I've been enjoying this series of interconnected standalones from JB Salsbury, so I'm excited to get a new installment! Each book follows a different brother, and they all have vastly different personalities, lol. It's billionaire romance with a twist, and I love the unpredictability. True North will be here on August 8th, and I'm curious... Continue Reading →
Vi Keeland can be hit or miss for me, but this sounds like the kind of classic office romance that I love to read from her. I'm sure there will be a twist, but The Boss Project has the foundation of a great read - and a compelling cover! We've got the blurb, a release... Continue Reading →
No sophomore slump here! Love on the Brain is as deliciously swoony and addictive as The Love Hypothesis, with characters who are equally compelling. I devoured it in one sitting and LOVED it the whole way through. It's quirky and science-filled, with a relationship that's layered and nuanced. I loved trying to figure out our... Continue Reading →
I loved the unique storyline of the first book in this series of interconnected standalones, so I'm definitely excited to check out the next brother's book! Am I a little concerned that I won't love this playboy hero as much? Maaaaybe, but sometimes it's the playboys who fall the hardest. This certainly sounds like another... Continue Reading →
I'm really excited for this one! I always look forward to the newest steamy rom coms from Meghan Quinn, and the first book in this series of interconnected standalones was particularly great - MEGA STEAMY and great. This one promises to be another playful, scorching, emotional read, and I'm loving the sound of the blurb.... Continue Reading →
Now, the title seems a little too on the nose, lol, and I'm not much for second chance romances, but I've gotta admit that I'm intrigued... how exactly do you write a romance based on Sleeping Beauty? I recently checked out this series of fairytale-inspired romances, and I had a lot of fun reading Scarlett... Continue Reading →
There's a new single dad/nanny romance on the way from Amy Daws, and it sounds GREAT! Today she revealed not only this gorgeous cover, but also a tease of an excerpt, which has me very excited to get reading. I've been slowly making my way through this series of interconnected standalones backwards, and I can't... Continue Reading →
Whenever there's a new rom com on the way from Kayley Loring, my one-click finger gets ready to go! Good Vibrations isn't available for preorder yet, but it's releasing on May 26th and it's another interconnected standalone in a series that I've been loving. Loring's books are always light and sexy, bingeable reads, and this... Continue Reading →
There's a new fake relationship romance on the way from Angela Casella, and it sounds pretty great! I'm currently reading the newest from Angela Denise, the pen name for Casella and Denise Grover-Swank, and so far it's hitting all the right notes for me, so I'm excited to check out Casella's solo work for the... Continue Reading →
There's a new hockey romance on the way from Sarina Bowen, and it sounds sexy! I'm not a huge fan of "lessons in seduction" romances, but I've read some pretty great ones, and I really enjoyed the last book in the series (Shenanigans), so I'm excited to check this out. It should be another light... Continue Reading →
I've been meaning to check out Stacy Travis' work, and this series starter might be the perfect book to begin with! If you've been following the blog for awhile, then you know I'm trash for a texting storyline, and I don't know why. This one is also a sports romance with a hero in need... Continue Reading →
Pride, prejudice, and flip-flops... well, that says it all! The newest beachy rom com from Sarah Ready is a new spin on a classic story, and it's sure to have plenty of lighthearted humor, memorable moments, and a unique feel. I'm still becoming acquainted with Ready's work - Josh and Gemma Make a Baby was... Continue Reading →
In case you missed it! There's been some... ah, lively discussion... of this cover (and others) on social media, but I'm focused on how excited I am to read the book! This is Liese's first with a major publisher, and I can't wait to see what the vibe is like. I've been a big fan... Continue Reading →
There are certain tropes that are like catnip to me, and I'll ignore any red flags that pop up in the blurb. Am I a fan of second chance romances, especially ones with so much time since the breakup? Not at all. Do I absolutely love reality show romances and forced proximity? YES and YES.... Continue Reading →
There's a new romance on the way from Jennifer Hartmann, and I honestly have no idea what it's about... but I can't wait to dive in! Her unpredictable, unusual love stories are usually twisty and all kinds of forbidden, and I'm betting June First will be as well. The blurb is super vague, the premise... Continue Reading →
This has been an uneven series for me, but the most recent installment was EXCELLENT, so here's hoping that The Secret is too. Am I kinda nervous about this playboy-tamed romance? Oh yeah. But Max Monroe certainly has the skill to make me laugh, swoon, and fan myself while watching this manhoe fall. Also... this... Continue Reading →
I've been LOVING this series of almost-standalones so far, so you can bet that I'm very excited about this one! It's an office romance that promises the sexual tension and build in intimacy that we've seen in the other two books in the series, and I'm certainly intrigued by the dynamic. We'll see how it... Continue Reading →
There's a new rom com from Meghan Quinn on the way soon, and I'm never gonna complain about that, lol! This one is an accidental pregnancy/best friend's sister romance that is sure to have forbidden vibes... even though they've clearly already crossed a few lines. It's also got a roommates element that's got me excited,... Continue Reading →
There's a can't-miss anthology on the way, and the gorgeous cover was just revealed! Over 50 bestselling authors have come together to create a charity anthology with brand new stories from some of the biggest names in contemporary romance! There are a LOT of great authors on this list, as well as several I've been... Continue Reading →
Releases June 21st There's a lot to love about a cinnamon roll sweetheart who falls hard and fast for his girl - this hero was GREAT! As a longtime fan of Score's work, I was excited to dive into this and see how her style changes for a more "traditional" romance audience. This still has... Continue Reading →
Those eyes are INTENSE! This promises to be a different side of Kristy Marie, and I'm all for it. While I'm still getting to know Marie's work, I've loved the two books I've read from her so far. The Closer and Rebellious are both new adult, lighter reads - so this should be a bit... Continue Reading →
June 1st can't get here fast enough - I'm really looking forward to this one! We met this antihero in previous books in the series, and he's finally embraced his bad side. That means the dynamics in this mafia-focused, arranged marriage romance should be pretty damn interesting... especially since he's got a brand new blushing... Continue Reading →
A brand new book in a brand new series is on the way from K. Bromberg, and I'm excited! I'm a big fan of Bromberg's work, and I was sad to see her Play Hard series end, so I'm very ready to dive into whatever she writes next - and now we know what it... Continue Reading →
"I tried to keep you out of here.” He knocked his free fist against his chest. “But you won’t go. You’re never going to go. You just won’t.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Releases March 1st Yeah, I might've swooned over this book - and this beautifully broken hero - in a big way. I devoured it in one... Continue Reading →
Get your fans ready, this one's going to be HOT! The first book in this series of interconnected standalones, The Lawyer, was my introduction to Mann's work - and boy was it spicy. Things heated up right away, and they stayed scorching throughout. I'm guessing The Billionaire will have the same vibe, which makes for... Continue Reading →
A stranded, forced proximity romance by Melanie Harlow? Sign me up! I'm loving the blurb for her upcoming sexy chef, accidental pregnancy romance. While the first book in this spinoff series, Ignite, was a rare miss for me, I generally love Harlow's steamy, tense romances. This one promises to be another engaging one, and I... Continue Reading →
I'm a big, big fan of Kayley Loring's sexy rom coms, and her first teamup with Connor Crais hit all the right notes, so I am definitely looking forward to their seasonal read. The first book in this series of interconnected standalones, A Very Bossy Christmas, was one of my favorite books of 2020, and... Continue Reading →
This is one of my MOST anticipated reads of the year, because this author's debut was one of the best things I read in 2021! Elena Armas took the romance community by storm with her slow-burning debut, The Spanish Love Deception. I absolutely adored it! The American Roommate Experiment will definitely read as a standalone,... Continue Reading →
I hate trilogies, but I've gotta admit... I'm intrigued! Aly Martinez is a great writer (From the Embers just made my Top 20 of 2021 list), and I know she is going to give this angsty trilogy an emotional punch. I love the concept, I love the covers, I love that they all have release... Continue Reading →
One of my most highly anticipated reads of the year... and I've got no idea what to expect! I loved both The Brit and The Enigma, and The Resurrection promises to be the book that ties both of these dark and intense mafia romances together. Is it going to follow both couples? Introduce a new... Continue Reading →
Two big cover reveals today, and I am SO excited for both of them! Put Me in Detention by Meghan Quinn & The Plan by Karla Sorensen are the newest installments in two excellent series of interconnected standalones. I've got details on both series and the new books below! I kinda hate the new covers... Continue Reading →
How cute is this?! Karina Halle just revealed the cover for her upcoming romance, The Royals Next Door, and it's adorable! This is a little different for her, but it's also from a major publisher, so I'm curious to see what the vibe is like. Details below - it releases on August 31st! Blurb: An... Continue Reading →
I'm REALLY excited about this one! If you've been following my reviews for awhile, you'll know that I'm a huge fan of J. Saman's writing. She had three books on my shortlist for the Top 20 of 2020 - and all three were part of this series! So, yeah, I'm very much looking forward to... Continue Reading →
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