Three Stars It's been a long time since I've read a book with a significant BDSM aspect, but I was immediately intrigued by the synopsis of FOR HIS PLEASURE by Shelly Bell. A parole officer heroine with a parolee hero? If you're thinking that sounds delicious and slightly ridiculous, you would be correct. The first … Continue reading Review: For His Pleasure by Shelly Bell
One Star I was a little dubious going into this book. The cover is adorable and the synopsis makes the book sound so good. But I read a few reviews before starting and to say they were mixed would be generous. Still, I received this book in exchange for a fair review, so I was … Continue reading Review: The Perfect Date by Evelyn Lozada
Four Stars This book demands to be accompanied by a beach towel, a lounge chair, plenty of sunshine, and hopefully some sort of body of water. I say that even though half the book is set during the fall and winter. There is just something about Lori Foster's latest series about an RV camp in … Continue reading Review: Sisters of Summer’s End by Lori Foster
Four Stars I laughed out loud so many times reading this delightful book, I think my roommates think I'm a crazy person now. All I did was laugh alone in my room reading for an entire afternoon, NO REGRETS. This a ray of witty, romcom, sunshine follows Annie, a Columbus, Ohio resident and romantic comedy … Continue reading Review & Non-Exclusive Excerpt: Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey
Four Stars To be honest, I was trepidatious starting this book. I wasn't sure I needed ANOTHER Pride and Prejudice retelling. I love P&P as much as the next English major, but depending on how faithful the retelling is, it can make books predictable. Luckily, AYESHA AT LAST was a breath of fresh air, and … Continue reading Review: Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
Three Stars As a self-proclaimed Lauren Layne superfan, I was really looking forward to the start of a fun new NYC-set romance series from LL. I knew going into the book that this would be a sweet romance with fade-to-black sex scenes, so I tried to temper my expectations accordingly. The story follows Oliver, a … Continue reading Review: Passion on Park Avenue by Lauren Layne
Four Stars I think part of the reason I ended up liking this novella, is because I really didn't enjoy the first 10%. I had no interest in a hero who has ruined his life through addiction and self-pity. Plus the opening scene in this book is super graphic. Those things combined with Ms. Crownover … Continue reading Review: Unbroken by Jay Crownover
Two Stars This book was a little bit like a bad Hallmark movie for me, not a regular Hallmark movie (which, I happen to enjoy), but one that has all the right elements but just falls flat. The premise of a playboy cowboy and a movie dog trainer was giving me all the right feels … Continue reading Review: The Cowboy and His Baby by Jessica Clare
3.5 Stars Ah, the curse of the short novella. I adore Rebecca Zanetti. ADORE. The first book in this series was a whole-hearted five star read. HIDDEN was actually one of my very favorite books of 2018. So I had high expectations going into TAKEN, especially because I have read, and loved, many of RZ's novellas … Continue reading Review: Taken by Rebecca Zanetti
3.5 Stars Romantic suspense is one of my recent favorite subgenres. Since it's a newer fave, I am always on the hunt for new-to-me authors and series to fall in love with. DEADLY OBSESSION fit the bill, the first book in a new series about two families starting an elite private security firm. This story … Continue reading Review: Deadly Obsession by April Hunt
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