2.5 Stars This book didn't work for me, and that's okay! I think it's a case of "it's not you; it's me." I can see why so many people have fallen in love with Abby Jimenez's debut novel. Her style is light, witty, and imminently readable. For a debut, I really have no issues with … Continue reading Review: The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
Four Stars Dang it, Alisha Rai! She gets me every time. THE RIGHT SWIPE hit all the right notes; starting with one of my new favorite heroes, and ending with a beautifully complex, yet fast-paced romance novel. The story follows Rhiannon, a guarded dating app CEO and kick-butt girl boss, and Samson, my new book … Continue reading Review: The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
Two Stars Until today, I've never finished a Maisey Yates book and thought, "well, thank goodness that's over." I discovered Ms. Yates' books last year, and since then, I've read a good portion of her backlist and all of her recent releases. Most of them were good, some of them were fantastic, but, unfortunately, LONE … Continue reading Review: Lone Wolf Cowboy by Maisey Yates
3.5 Stars I am going to start off by saying, I liked this book. I read it in one sitting on a perfect Sunday afternoon. It's a quick and fun read. Was it my favorite Tessa Bailey book of all time? Not by a long shot. I'm in the minority by saying this brother's best … Continue reading Review: Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey
Three Stars I was really excited to read SUMMER ON MIRROR LAKE by JoAnn Ross after enjoying the previous book in this series. This book follows Gabe, a workaholic Wall Street broker who is working himself into an early grave. He comes home to the PNW where he grew up for the summer and meets … Continue reading Review: Summer on Mirror Lake by JoAnn Ross
Four Stars I have been so pleasantly surprised by the Loveless, Texas series! I know that Jay Crownover has a large fanbase, but I was new to her books before reading the prequel, UNBROKEN (which I loved). I just knew I needed JUSTIFIED in my life after that first taste of her writing. A childhood … Continue reading Review: Justified by Jay Crownover
Four Stars The Dark Protector series just keeps getting better and better! In the latest installment, the crazy, tortured, vampire-demon, Viking, Ivar finally gets his well deserved happily ever after with the delightfully cerebral Dr. Promise Williams. As always, I was engrossed by Ms. Zanetti's ability to weave an intricate world of vampires, demons, hybrids … Continue reading Review: Alpha’s Promise by Rebecca Zanetti
2.5 Stars I was really excited to read my second Michelle Smart Harlequin Presents. I loved The Sicilian's Bought Cinderella last year. Unfortunately this book didn't have the same flow or depth I found in her previous works. Tabitha works as a maid at a large resort owned by Giannis. They meet under Cinderella-like circumstances … Continue reading Review: The Greek’s Pregnant Cinderella by Michelle Smart
Five Stars COWBOY TO THE CORE is absolutely one of the best books I've read this year. It has banter, coming of age, swoon worthy-romance, and the characters I have grown to love over the last few books. People always ask me why I enjoy Maisey's books so much and this story is a prime … Continue reading Review: Cowboy to the Core by Maisey Yates
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
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