Recently I read so many great YA contemporary romances, like Perfect on Paper, and The Summer of Broken Rules. Every single one has been a wonderful young adult rom-com that checked all the boxes for me.... Read More
It’s Been a Pleasure Noni Blake by Claire Christian | BOOK REVIEW
Noni's journey is about finding herself after a painful breakup. It's about finding her mojo and everything that makes her happy. Which also includes a pleasure journey to Europe. Noni is enjoying herself, not just while hooking up with multiple partners. All in all Noni's journey is quite liberating. And funny.... Read More
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren | BOOK REVIEW
I'm a big fan of Christina Lauren books. My most beloved is still Love and Other Words, but I also adore Josh and Hazel as a couple. But The Soulmate Equation was everything I was hoping for.... Read More
The Restoration of Celia Fairchild by Marie Bostwick | AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
I have enjoyed women's fiction in the past, starting with my first ever women's fiction novel LOVE AND OTHER WORDS and EVVIE DRAKE STARTS OVER which I loved. And I think the reasons why I loved them was because they had a good amount of romance.... Read More
Meet Me in Paradise by Libby Hubscher | AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
I must admit I looked at the cover and immediately added it to my tbr pile. But after reading the blurb I knew it wouldn't be a lighthearted romance. Although the book has some cute rom-come aspects to it, I would not put MEET ME IN PARADISE into the romance category. The novel is more women's fiction than romance. It's about a journey of self-discovery, stepping out of one's own shadow and trying something new. Living life to the fullest.... Read More
The Summer of Broken Rules by KL Walther | YA BOOK REVIEW
Last year I fell in love with K.L. Walther's debut novel If We Were Us. I loved the author's writing. During a time when I struggle concentrating on books, I'm grateful for the books that manage to ensnare me easily, and turn into one sitting novels.... Read More
Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle | BOOK REVIEW
I'm impressed that the author managed to pull off a completely different kind of romance with TWICE SHY. I can only imagine how hard it must be to write a sophomore novel after a debut novel like YOU DESERVE EACH OTHER. Which had such an interesting, unique and extreme take on the enemies to lovers trope. Instead this time the author wrote a very playful romance, with a slow burn love story that was touching and sweet.... Read More
The Insiders by Tijan | BOOK REVIEW
I'm a HUGE fan of Tijan, her books like RYAN'S BED and TEARDROP SHOT are some of the best indie romances I've read in recent years. She is an author I can count on to deliver fast paced sports romances, as well as highly entertaining YA and NA books like RICH PRICK, which I read multiple times since its release.... Read More
Fable & Namesake by Adrienne Young | AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
First I wanted to talk about how much I adore the book covers. I think they are the most gorgeous designs ever. And the way they fit so perfectly together is a dream. I can't describe how much it pleases me to look at them next to each other. Kudos to the designer.... Read More
BEST SINGLE PARENT ROMANCES | YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE WITH THEM
Romance books are famous for focusing on specific tropes. There are sports romances, enemies to lovers, MM, fantasy romance, forbidden and many more. Some romance novels have more than one trope. But most every romance delivers a theme or feel that is specific to a trope.... Read More
Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson | AUDIOBOOK REVIEW | A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder #2
I love a well performed audiobook. It can be even more entertaining and enthralling as the book itself. Also, especially if the book is a mystery it's often unputdownable. Last year's THE NIGHT SWIM was incredible well done, and the author's debut novel A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER was one of the best produced audiobooks of 2020.... Read More
Float Plan by Trish Doller | AUDIOBOOK REVIEW | so much more than expected
I had such a great time listening to this audiobook of FLOAT PLANl. It was my first book by Trish Doller, but it won't be my last. Not surprising, I was intrigued by the premise of a sailing trip to the Caribbean. I haven't travelled in ages and getting to experience it all via a book was right up my alley. And I'm glad to report that the book delivered on all fronts.... Read More
All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata | BOOK REVIEW | A feel good story with a sunshine | grump couple
When I finished this book I had the biggest smile on my face. Actually, throughout the book I caught myself smiling often, sometimes almost like a lunatic and all because All Rhodes Lead Here was such a feel good novel. I couldn't help myself. It made me just so stinking happy.... Read More
BEST BOOKS OF 2021 | BOOKLIST BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Where do you get your book recommendations from? I get mine either by scrounging Goodreads, recommendations from friends, or because of BEST OF lists. I love nothing more than checking out other's books of the years posts, hoping to find my next five star book.... Read More
To Have and to Hate by RS Grey | BOOK REVIEW
I must say, in recent years finishing a RS Grey book is actually a WIN for me. To Have and To Hate was an enjoyable read, did I have some issues with it? Sure! But overall it was a solid romance novel.... Read More
Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez | BOOK REVIEW | (The Friend Zone #3)
Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez had everything I love about a romance. It was adorable, fun and enjoyable. Especially the first three quarters of the book were wonderfully romantic, passionate, and heartwarming. The last quarter struck deep and was much more emotional than I was prepared for.... Read More
Wild Sign by Patricia Briggs | BOOK REVIEW |(Alpha & Omega, #6)
If you haven't read anything by Patricia Briggs yet, but you love fantasy, with shapeshifters, witches, vampires, and gods. Lots of magic and folklore. You'll love this world.... Read More
The Songbook of Benny Lament by Amy Harmon | REVIEW
As always the research the author put into her books is astonishing, and palpable. The story flows, engages, and is utterly spellbinding. And the way the Italian mob and the music of the 60s intertwined in this book was nothing short of masterful.... Read More
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi | YA AUDIOBOOK REVIEW
I read so many YA books last year that were powerful and heartbreaking at the same time. Punching the Air is another one that fits the category. I think it's prewritten, that with a premise like the one in Punching the Air, heartbreak is preprogrammed. There is just no way around it. ... Read More
I’ll Meet You There by Heather Demetrios | YA BOOK REVIEW
This book had so many great scenes, and meaningful moments. A YA contemporary romance that hit the mark about PTSD and what it means to live in a tiny town as a young adult, off the beaten path in Central California, with no real futures ahead of them. I've driven enough times through this area to know exactly what the author means, and she described these towns in a very authentic way.... Read More
