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BOOK REVIEW: Sweetheart by Cookie O’Gorman
Review: Sweetheart was a fake dating, young adult romance that was smile inducing and will warm your heart. The characters were so easy to love, and the story-line had me finishing this book in less than 24 hours! If you love books that have a fun and flirty vibe, are beyond adorable, and radiat...
BOOK REVIEW: Tips Up by Christina Hill
Review: Tips Up was an age gap, fake dating romance, that was a quick read. But as someone who loves to get emotional when reading a book, I wasn't able to connect with one of the main characters. And when that happens, I usually struggle enjoying myself throughout the book.
BOOK REVIEW: Phishing for Love by Lara Martin
Review: Phishing for Love was a workplace, enemies to lovers that was an instant favorite! With banter that will make you laugh and sigh, and so many memorable moments, this book was so easy to fall in love with. The characters leapt from the pages and I didn’t want to put this book down.
BOOK REVIEW: Caraval (Caraval #1) by Stephanie Garber
Review: Caraval was a young adult fantasy that swept me away. This book completely enraptured me and I had to know what happened next. With jealousy, trust, betrayal, and love filling the pages, I absolutely adored this story! But just a heads up, you definitely want to read this before Once U...
BOOK REVIEW: My Dark Beast (Wicked Retellings #1) by Olivia Wildenstein
Review: My Dark Beast was a Hades x Persephone retelling, with Sleeping Beauty mixed, making this story intoxicating, unique, and impossible to put down. With Alice in Wonderland vibes, from the dreamscape, I was left questioning what was real at times.
BOOK REVIEW: The Friend Zone (The Friend Zone #1) by Abby Jimenez
Review: The Friend Zone absolutely destroyed me. This was a freezer read, and I was definitely not prepared *hiccup sobs*. Yet, I adored this story. Even though it had the miscommunication trope in spades. And that’s because these characters shined so brightly.
BOOK REVIEW: In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati Alexander
Review: In a Not So Perfect World was a forced proximity, slow burn, set in a beautiful tropical destination. With forging a friendship and low angst mixed together, this book was so easy to read. I adored how short the chapters were and that I was able to sneak in a few pages here and there.
BOOK REVIEW: In the Weeds (Lovelight #2) by BK Borison
Review: In the Weeds was a second chance romance set in an adorable small town. I fell in love with these characters in Lovelight Farms, and was so happy Beckett got his own story. This opposites attract, slow burn, forced proximity warmed my heart.
BOOK REVIEW: Rise of the Cinder Fae (Dark Hearts Fairytale Retellings #1) by Whitney Dean
Review: Rise of the Cinder Fae was an enemies to lovers, fairytale retelling of Cinderella. With a fantasy twist, an arranged marriage, found family, and one horse, this book will take readers on a magical journey! “A marriage of convenience. How romantic.” I curse. “Believe me, Irina.
BOOK REVIEW: Just One of the Groomsmen (Getting Hitched #1) & Always a Bridesmaid (Getting Hitched #2) by Cindi Madsen
Review: Just One of the Groomsmen was a heartwarming, friends to lovers romance. Set in a small town in the south, with characters that will make you smile, I absolutely adored this story! There was spice. Angst.
BOOK REVIEW: Wildfire (Maple Hills #2) by Hannah Grace
Review: While I adored Icebreaker, this book and I didn’t mesh as well. One of my favorite things that was missing in this story was the group dynamic. I adored that we got it in the beginning, with the Jenga scene. And that it pushed Russ and Aurora together.
BOOK REVIEW: Visions of Flesh and Blood: A Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire Compendium (Blood And Ash #5.5) by Jennifer L Armentrout and Rayvn Salvador
Review: Visions of Flesh and Blood was a comprehensive guide of the Blood and Ash Series and Fire and Flesh Series so far. If you’re needing a refresher, or have questions about this series, this is the perfect place to look! And just know that while this doesn’t further either of the timeli...
BOOK REVIEWS: Rosie and the Dreamboat (The Improbable Meet-Cute #3) by Ali Hazelwood & Drop, Cover, and Hold On (The Improbable Meet-Cute #4) by Jasmine Guillory
Review: Once Rosie got locked in the flotation tank, I finally became interested in this story. And then finished this book in one sitting. I was obsessed when the firefighter showed up and hung on his every word! Him and Rosie's chemistry was so palpable, and their banter was so much fun.
BOOK REVIEW: Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey
Review: Same Time Next Year was a steamy, marriage of convenience sports novella. I listened to the audiobook and not only adored the voices, but the story was so much fun too! I couldn’t stop smiling! I didn’t care how true to the facts this story was, or how over the top ridiculous it co...
BOOK REVIEW: (The Improbable Meet-Cute #1) by Christina Lauren & Worst Wingman Ever (The Improbable Meet-Cute #2) by Abby Jimenez
Review: The Exception to the Rule was a friends to lovers, epistolary romance that was beyond adorable! By accident, they started emailing each other in 2014. And continued to send an email wishing the other a Happy Valentines Day every year.
BOOK REVIEW: Icebreaker (Maple Hills #1) by Hannah Grace
Review: Icebreaker was a steamy NA sports romance that had a reverse grumpy sunshine that was done so well. I laughed so much with this story, like tears pouring down my face gasping for air kind of laughter. Mix that in with some found family and I was hooked.
BOOK REVIEW: One More Betrayal (Hidden Secrets Trilogy #2, Carson Brothers #3) by Stina Lindenblatt
Review: One More Betrayal was an emotional story that wove together the past and the present. This is the second book in the trilogy, and you definitely have to start with One More Secret. From there you start the journey of Jessica in the present, and Angelique in the past.
BOOK REVIEW: Ward Locked (Ravencrest Academy #3) by Theresa Kay
Review: Ward Locked was filled with mysteries, friendship, love, political intrigue, and fabulous twists and turns. With fae, witches, wolves and vampires, oh my, this book was so much fun! This story made me fall that much harder for the Ravencrest Academy series! If someone had told me six m...
BOOK REVIEW: Spell Linked (Ravencrest Academy #2) by Theresa Kay
Review: Spell Linked was a fabulous continuation of the Ravencrest Academy series! And if it’s been a while since you read that first one, no worries, the beginning gave us a great summary of the previous book. It was quick, caught me up to speed, and fit in so effortlessly.
BOOK REVIEW: Mirror of Malice by Tee Harlowe
Review: Mirror of Malice was a fairytale retelling that was enchanting and will sweep you away! With the most fabulous found family, all the adventure, a beautifully magical setting, and storyline that was easy to binge, this book was so much fun! Mix that in with lots of laughter and a little b...
BOOK REVIEWS: A Princess for Christmas (Christmas in Eldovia #1) & Duke, Actually (Christmas in Eldovia #2) by Jenny Holiday
Review: A Princess for Christmas was an adorable Hallmark story, with steam. I loved the small town that Princess Marie of Eldovia was from. It had all the charm. And I loved watching how easily Marie friended Leo Ricci and his sister, Gabby.
BOOK REVIEWS: Resting Scrooge Face by Meghan Quinn & Almost Like Being in Love by Sariah Wilson
Review: Resting Scrooge Face was such a fun Christmas novella to listen to! With lots of small town cheer, secret letters, snow, and a Christmas vibe, I adored this second chance romance story! And it made me want to pick up another book by Meghan Quinn! “What?” she responds.
BOOK REVIEWS: Sleighed by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward and The Holiday Trap by Roan Parri
Review: Sleighed was filled with three short holiday stories that were a quick, fun read! Here’s my quick thoughts on each story…. Get SleighedRating: 4 stars We sat there with our battery- operated Santa playing music and sipped our eggnog while munching on cookies.
BOOK REVIEW: How The Grump Saved Christmas by Claire Kingsley
Review: How the Grump Saved Christmas was a second chance, grumpy sunshine adult romance that was a lot of fun! With a Christmas tree farm, snow, hot cocoa with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles and lots of holiday cheer, this romance book was the perfect book to read in December! I’m dreaming o...
BOOK REVIEW: The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner
Review: The Second Chance Year was a brother’s best friend romance that asked the question, what if you made different choices? How would your life turn out? This was an adult romance story that was so easy to read and enjoy! What if someone had looked into a crystal ball last December and war...
BOOK REVIEWS: The Holiday Mix-Up by Ginny Baird, Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber & The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews
Review: The Holiday Mix-Up was an over the top heartwarming, but also awkward, Christmas romance. Katie went along with one of her restaurant patron's wishes that she be his fake girlfriend for Christmas.
GRINCHY BOOK REVIEWS: One Day in December by Josie Silver & A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
Review: I DNFed this book at 27% because of cheating. She kissed her best friend's boyfriend, or her best friend's boyfriend kissed her...whatever, semantics. But regardless, they were both cheaters. What a horrible best friend and boyfriend.