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BOOK REVIEW: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Review: Great Big Beautiful Life was an emotional story that wove the past and the present. With mysteries and secrets abound, I enjoyed trying to figure out where I was being led. Yet I personally struggled, because I was never able to connect to any of the characters.
BOOK REVIEW: A Simple Twist of Fate by April Asher
Review: A Simple Twist of Fate was an adorable, second chance, paranormal romance. With found family that will warm your heart, characters that feel like home, and a storyline that was all the fun, this book was so easy to enjoy! Harlow Pierce possessed the ability to knock his feet out from u...
BOOK REVIEW: This Vicious Dream (Kingdom of Death #1) by Stacia Stark
Review: This Vicious Dream completely consumed me. With characters that captured my heart and twists that owned me, this story was impossible to put down. It’ll keep you on the edge of your seat while you find yourself falling in love and wiping away your tears.
BOOK REVIEW: The Heiress Gets a Duke (The Gilded Age Heiresses #1) by Harper St George
Review: The Heiress Gets the Duke captured my heart in those first few chapters. If you’re looking for a historical romance that’ll have you laughing, sighing, and falling in love then definitely add this one to your tbr. This was my first book by Harper St.
BOOK REVIEW: Miranda in Retrograde by Lauren Layne
Review: Miranda in Retrograde was unique, loveable, fun, and I can’t recommend it enough! This adult slow burn romance pulled us into its orbit with characters that were memorable, a storyline that took us on an emotional journey, and the most wonderful happily ever after! “I think the point...
BOOK REVIEW: If Tomorrow Never Comes by Allison Ashley
Review: If Tomorrow Never Comes was a sweet and emotional romance that gave us a beautiful look at life. With all of the messy parts mixed in with it. This story was poignant, had the most fabulous angst, and ended with a beautiful happily ever after.
BOOK REVIEW: Gold (The Queen & the Assassin #3) by Lisette Marshall
Review: With betrayal, friendship, jealousy, threats, and love, Gold was a fabulous conclusion to The Queen & the Assassin Series! Watching those we love redeem themselves, and others get the happily ever after they deserve was so much fun! This forbidden romance will make you feel everyth...
BOOK REVIEW: The Rogue King (Inferno Rising #1) by Abigail Owen
Review: The Rogue King was a forbidden dragon shifter romance that was filled with action and a lot of heart. With political intrigue, precarious situations, and a fascinating world, I fell madly in love with this book! I cried, laughed, and this story went right onto my favorites list.
BOOK REVIEWS: How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams & The Five Year Lie by Sarina Bowen
Review: With an adorable cute meet cute that ended in disaster, How to Fail at Flirting, snagged me from that first chapter. The characters stood out and were easy to root for. The angst and drama were wonderfully done.
BOOK REVIEW: Revelle by Lyssa Mia Smith
Review: Revelle was a magical journey that swept me away. With a unique intertwining of magic, time travel, and more, this book held me in the palm of its hand. The characters leapt from the pages, and the storyline had an air of mystery to it that was so much fun.
BOOK REVIEW: House of Burning Frost (The Kingdom of Crows #5) by Olivia Wildenstein
Review: House of Burning Frost was a steamy romantasy that was impossible to put down. With the most fabulous slow burn, sexual tension that was palpable, and moments that had me laughing out loud, I fell madly in love with this book.
BOOK REVIEW: On the Slopes of Tahoe (Love Along the Way #2) by J.A. Forde
Review: From that first page, I fell in love with On the Slopes of Tahoe. With a beautiful location, characters that were so easy to love, and an ending that had me smiling long after I closed the book, I loved this story! If you’re a fan of romance, older brother’s best friend, single dad,...
BOOK REVIEWS: Dark Prince, Wild Thing & Forgotten Heir (Blueblood Vampires #1, #2, #3) by Michelle Hercules
Review: Dark Prince was an academy, paranormal romance that was so effortless to enjoy. I listened to this series and the voices were phenomenal, plus the smidgen of enemies to lovers was so much fun! Lucca and Vivienne were both drawn to one another, and the tension between them was fabulous! I loved how fearless Vivienne was, and the lengths she went to to help her brother. And I fell for the vampire Lucca right away.
BOOK REVIEWS: The Sea Witch (For the Love of the Villain #1) by Rebecca F. Kenney & When Wishes Bleed (When Wishes Bleed #1) by Casey L. Bond
Review: With twists to the original tale that were so much fun, The Sea Witch was a steamy, Little Mermaid Retelling! The Sea Witch was someone I loved right away. His backstory was fascinating, but from the moment Averil came to him for help, I couldn’t stop smiling. He wanted her.
BOOK REVIEWS: Kiss Now, Lie Later (Rival Love #1) & For Now, Not Forever (Rival Love #2) by C.W. Farnsworth
Review: Kiss Now, Lie Later was a forbidden young adult sports romance that captured my heart. With town rivalry, friendships, first love, and fabulous angst, this book was impossible to put down.
BOOK REVIEW: Running Wild (The Simple Wild #3) by K.A. Tucker
Review: Running Wild was a beautiful story of hope, friendship, love, and easily became a top favorite! But, I definitely went into this story with skepticism. I wasn’t a fan of Marie in the previous books. I loved Jonah and Calla, and Marie didn’t work for me.
BOOK REVIEWS: Beneath His Stars & In Her Space (The Stars Duet #1 & #2) by Amie Knight
Review: Beneath His Stars was a young adult, star-crossed romance that so sweet. I loved watching the tentative friendship blossom between Adam and Liv. But they were from different areas of life. No one from her world would accept him, even if those in his would.
BOOK REVIEWS: The First Score & The Final Play (The Summerville Sports Series #2 & #3) by Amie Knight
Review: The First Score was an older sister’s best friend's sports romance. With the virgin trope and slow burn wrapped together, I loved how this story played out! Oliver and Hazel were emotional, steamy, and made my heart so happy. Especially since the angst was done fabulously.
BOOK REVIEW: The Red Zone (Summerville Sports #1) by Amie Knight
Review: The Red Zone was an adult sports romance that tugged at my heart and made me laugh. I listened to this story and it was so much fun and completely swept me away! I was so hooked, I binged the rest of this series in a matter of days. Good ole Ms.
BOOK REVIEWS: Deadly Obsession, Lethal Redemption, Fatal Deception (Steele Ops #1, #2, #3) by April Hunt
Review: Deadly Obsession was an older brother’s best friend romantic suspense that I devoured. I absolutely fell in love with this group of characters and the story-line was so easy to listen to. Knox was a brooding, grumpy, protective man that was so easy to fall for.
BOOK REVIEWS: The Stars are Dying (Nytefall #1) by Chloe C. Peñaranda & Saddle Up Cowboy (Coldbank Cowboys #1) by Sade Rena
Review: The Stars are Dying was a star-crossed romantsay that was fascinating, but at the same time it gave me vibes of some of my favorite books. And when I end up comparing new books to others I love, that never ends well for me.
BOOK REVIEW: 12 Days of Mistletoe by Jen Atkinson
Review: 12 Days of Mistletoe was an enemies to lovers, fake dating, closed door Christmas romance that was so much fun! With deeper emotional moments to tug at your heart, and a cast of characters that will have you laughing out loud, this adorable story was so memorable! She’s just a lying dog...
BOOK REVIEW: That Christmas Kind of Feeling by Hannah Bird
Review: That Christmas Kind of Feeling was a forced proximity, steamy and sweet Christmas novella! Amelia Lawrence was to pet sit her coworker's dog during the holidays, so she wouldn’t have to go home. Yet Levi Abner found himself stuck at home with Amelia, when a blizzard struck.
BOOK REVIEWS: Holding Fire & Hard Justice (Alpha Security #2 & #3) by April Hunt
Review: Holding Fire was another action-packed ride that was filled with romance, a beautiful found family, and a wonderful happily ever after. From their first meeting, Trey and Ellen had an instant connection that led to a steamy night together.
BOOK REVIEW: Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood & Funny Feelings by Tarah DeWitt
Review: Ali Hazelwood has written some of my favorite romances, and this was not one of them. Rue was challenging for me to like or even click with, it took till 82% into the book. And while that last 18% was amazing, it was a little too late for me.
BOOK REVIEW: Servant of Earth(The Shards of Magic #1) by Sarah Hawley
Review: Servant of Earth was a fantasy that completely swept me away. The world was fascinating, the characters were multifaceted and kept us on our toes, and the storyline played out beautifully! This is a book I’ll definitely be re-reading down the road, because I couldn’t put this one dow...
BOOK REVIEW: Rival (Fall Away #3) by Penelope Douglas
Review: Rival was a steamy, new adult, bully romance that I devoured. Madoc and Fallon’s parents were married, yet they didn’t live under the same roof anymore. Something happened in the past, and Madoc and Fallon were supposed to stay away from each other.
BOOK REVIEW: Heated Pursuit (Alpha Security #1) by April Hunt
Review: From that first chapter, I was hooked! Heated Pursuit kept me on the edge of the seat and I desperately needed to know what happened next. The characters came alive and the storyline was so much fun! I’m not a huge romantic suspense person, but April Hunt has me sold! Penny went to H...
GIVEAWAY: Wedding Bells in Silverwood by Dorothy Dreyer
I read the first book, Christmas in Silverwood, a couple years ago and that story has stuck with me ♥. It was beyond adorable and had all the Christmas feels. I can't wait to read this next one! You can read my review of Christmas in Silverwood here, and enter a fabulous giveaway below.
BOOK REVIEW: Wild at Heart & Forever Wild (The Simple Wild #2 & #2.5) by K.A. Tucker
Review: Wild at Heart was a beautiful continuation of Jonah and Calla’s story. Set in Alaska, this book enraptured me. I loved the small town feel and watching those we love struggle and grow. This series is easily one of my top favorites.
BOOK REVIEW: Claus and Effect by Piper Rayne
Review: Claus and Effect was a grumpy sunshine, forced proximity, Christmas story that easily became one of my top favorites! With a road trip, characters that had a strong dislike going on, and found family, I absolutely loved this story! I listened to the audio, which was duet narration and my...