When I think second chance romance, I go in expecting wrenching emotions and young love torn asunder. From the summary we are told that Aiden betrayed his first love, Delanie and they meet by chance through a work negotiation. I was excited to see how these workaholic enemies would overcome their tumultuous past. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading Review: Fight for You by Nina Crespo
Category: contemporary romance
Review: I Think I Love You by Lauren Layne
You can't see my goofy grin through the screen, but trust me it's there. Reading a Lauren Layne novel is like eating a truly rich dessert with a whipped cream topping. Her books are decedent with a touch of whimsy. I Think I Love You is Ms. Layne's finale to the Oxford series and really … Continue reading Review: I Think I Love You by Lauren Layne
Review: Off the Grid by Monica McCarty
I wanted to love this book. One of my favorite summer subgenres is romantic suspense and this book seemed like it would hit all my favorite buttons: best friend's sister, sexy SEALs, suspenseful plot line. Unfortunately, the relationships fell a little flat for me. I didn't hate this book. It had some real potential. Ms. … Continue reading Review: Off the Grid by Monica McCarty
Review: Devoted to Pleasure by Shayla Black
I didn't know I was waiting on the perfect sweet, yet sexy bodyguard romance but then I picked up Devoted to Pleasure and it was everything I needed. I've only read a few Shayla Black novels and they were all deeply erotic. Devoted to Pleasure is a turn to the more tradition contemporary but in … Continue reading Review: Devoted to Pleasure by Shayla Black
Review: Ain’t She a Peach by Molly Harper
Molly Harper is a new to me author but I absolutely could not resist the bright cover and fun synopsis. Diving into the book, I was super excited because I was instantly in love with Ms. Harper's writing style. The characters were funny, the town was quaint, the accents were great. I was especially enamored … Continue reading Review: Ain’t She a Peach by Molly Harper
Review: In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec
Disney princesses and strippers don't seem like a natural combination unless you have some kind of fetish... or if you're a rockstar romance writer like Tara Sivec. I'm just going to put this out there - In Bed with the Beast is every quiet, romantic book nerd's ideal romance novel. I absolutely adored the simmering … Continue reading Review: In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec
Review: Hurts to Love You by Alisha Rai
This was my first Alisha Rai novel and I think I made a mistake. I should have read this trilogy in order. Many romance novels stand alone, even well within a series. This book did stand alone, technically, but I felt like I was late to the party (or wedding as it may be) and … Continue reading Review: Hurts to Love You by Alisha Rai
Review: Hooked On You by Kate Meader
As a proud and avid Kate Meader fan, I have been waiting (impatiently) for Bren and Violet's story since the beginning of the Chicago Rebels series. Grouchy heroes are my catnip and Bren had a scowl that gave me shivers. As always, Ms. Meader manages to surprise me with the emotional depth and intensity of … Continue reading Review: Hooked On You by Kate Meader
Review: Fighting for Everything by Laura Kaye
Laura Kaye has been one of my favorite authors for years. I was so excited to hear she was writing a new series centered around a fighting gym for individuals with PTSD. Starting Fighting for Everything, I was quickly reminded how well Ms. Kaye portrays mental health in her novels. Our hero, Noah Cortez, has … Continue reading Review: Fighting for Everything by Laura Kaye
Review: Pas De Deux by Lynn Turner
I saw this book all over Instagram and that isn't usually enough to influence me, until read the description. A prima ballerina changing lanes to do an experimental Broadway show with a sexy, enigmatic director? SIGN ME UP. I am such a Broadway junkie. I may or may not be listening to the Book of … Continue reading Review: Pas De Deux by Lynn Turner
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