Two Stars As a big Robyn Carr fan, it pains me to write this review, but I disliked SUNRISE ON HALF MOON BAY so much, I was a breath away from throwing the book across the room at points. I've read upwards of 30 RC novels previously, and none of them have hit such a … Continue reading Review: Sunrise on Half Moon Bay by Robyn Carr
Four Stars Going into this book, I thought it was just going to be another small-town romance. Enjoyable, but nothing too special. Well, I didn't take into consideration what a fantastic author can do with a well-used plotline. Tracey Livesay made the "big city girl coming to the small town" trope seem more fun and … Continue reading Review: Sweet Talkin’ Lover by Tracey Livesay
Four Stars This book was like drinking a glass of champagne, bubbly, fun and intoxicating. Friends to lovers is a difficult challenge for most authors, especially when the main characters both have each other as firmly in the "friend-zone" as Audrey and Clarke. Throughout the first two books, readers witnessed their easy banter and genuine … Continue reading Review: Marriage on Madison Avenue by Lauren Layne
4.5 Stars A gruff and grumpy hero jaded to love and a widow who is still dealing with the complicated aftermath of her crappy husband's death, both stuck together through a home renovation project in NYC?? Um. Yes please. I've read almost every single book Lauren Layne has ever written and she still manages to … Continue reading Review: Love on Lexington Avenue by Lauren Layne
2.5 Stars Three titans of romantic suspense pairing up to create an anthology of all new novellas? I was over the moon excited for this book! Sadly, this anthology fell flat for me. I think the hardest part was KNOWING all three of these ladies can write a better story. All three of these novellas … Continue reading Pivot by Kat Martin, Alexandra Ivy, and Rebecca Zanetti
Three Stars Only my favorite cowboy romance author could get me to touch this trope with a ten foot pole. I really dislike the "best friend or brother's widow" trope. It's so hard for me to invest in a new couple when the heroine's first love is dead. It goes against my little happily ever … Continue reading Review: Cowboy Christmas Redemption by Maisey Yates
Five Stars Well, I am kicking myself. I'm kicking myself, because I absolutely loved WELL MET by Jen DeLuca and I waited WAY too long to read this book. I mean COME ON, some of my favorite memories are going to the Ohio Renaissance Festival with my aunts. We always went on Roman takeover day … Continue reading Review: Well Met by Jen DeLuca
3.5 Stars I wasn't planning on reading THE HAPPY EVER AFTER PLAYLIST. While I respect how many devoted fans Abby Jimenez has, her debut novel, THE FRIEND ZONE, did not work for me. I was ready to pass on her sophomore novel when I generously received a complimentary audiobook listening copy from Libro.fm. I figured … Continue reading Review: The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
Four Stars I have to say, after a subpar experience with the first two Kat Martin books I picked up, I was worried about reading THE DECEPTION. I let it sit on my kindle for a while and eventually decided to pick up the audiobook, and boy am I glad I did! While the book … Continue reading Review: The Deception by Kat Martin
Four Stars I've had an ARC of this book sitting on my kindle since August 2018. I picked it up and put it down several times, and I know it was more of a it's-not-you-it's-me situation. I adore Kate Clayborn's writing style, but something in her immersive descriptions and attention to detail demands every bit … Continue reading Review: Best of Luck by Kate Clayborn
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