4.5⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Carolina Banks, #3 Others in the series ~ One Unexpected Kiss, One Perfect Kiss Setting ~ North Carolina Publica4.5⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Carolina Banks, #3 Others in the series ~ One Unexpected Kiss, One Perfect Kiss Setting ~ North Carolina Publication date ~ November 16, 2023 Page Count ~238 (18 chapters +e) POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ cafe owner, cop, baking competition, close knit family, brother's best friends, best friends sister, best friends to lovers, fake dating, small town, minimal steamage
Carmen & Wes It's already tough crushing on your bff's little sister, but add in that you've been a part of the family for over a decade and it adds a little extra weariness about getting involved. But why, Wes is clearly loved by every member of the family. Oh wait, did I mention that big brother Bennett is VERY overprotective, yikes. If you've read the others in the series then you just know he's going to blow when he finds out and a blow he does. But ugh with it because they're grown adults. And why not add in that you're best friends and don't want to rock that boat.
Gah with these two though! They did a little fake dating to put off a tool of a guy in town, and you can probably guess what's going to come from that. I love me a best friends to lovers and they were so cute once they realized each other had the same feelings. 3rd act shenanigans I could have went without, but overall I loved it. The ending seemed abrupt, so I hope it's tidied up in the next installment.
Series notes: This is a series that follows siblings and all are heavily involved in each installment, so it's recommended to read in order for full enjoyment.
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3⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ The Diamond Boys #3 Others in the series ~ Fast Ball, Curve Ball Publication date ~ April 28, 2023 Page Count ~ 33 (7 ch3⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ The Diamond Boys #3 Others in the series ~ Fast Ball, Curve Ball Publication date ~ April 28, 2023 Page Count ~ 33 (7 chapters) POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ college, baseball, second chance, minimal steamage
Penn & Shannon have an on again off again type of relationship. Currently they are off when she joins the baseball team as a ball girl.
To me they seemed like they'd be better off apart, but they can't seem to stay away from each other. I wasn't really convinced of their chemistry. That's all I will say since it's such a short story. Not my favorite of the series.
Series notes: Absolutely fine as a standalone. Dylan from book 1 was referenced, but he did not play any part in this story.
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Featuring ~ dual POV, college, second chance, minimal steamage
This is a sweet story of young love between Grace and Nolan. They finally find their wayFeaturing ~ dual POV, college, second chance, minimal steamage
This is a sweet story of young love between Grace and Nolan. They finally find their way back to each other after four years apart. I love that their story is told in both of their point of view. I'm struggling with how Nolan didn't know why Grace left though as someone must have known what happened. And I want to know how what happened happened. If you're looking for a cute, quick read give this one a try.
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Featuring ~ dual POV, college, second chance, minimal steamage
This is a sweet story of young love between Grace and Nolan. They finally find their way back to each other after four years apart. I love that their story is told in both of their point of view. I'm struggling with how Nolan didn't know why Grace left though as someone must have known what happened. And I want to know how what happened happened. If you're looking for a cute, quick read give this one a try.
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Sweet, naïve Elora was used to living on a boat her whole life, so when she gets to Ridder U she doesn't know what she's in for. And I'm not just talking about with possessive and sweet hockey player, Wyatt. Wyatt had his heart broken, can he ever trust anyone again?
I really love that it's told in dual point of views, which shows Wyatt's apprehension to trust again and Elora's eagerness to experience new things. It was refreshing that it was a slow burn and they took their time to get to know each other..
I really enjoyed the first half, but the second half was meh for me. Some of the characters choices had me saying, really? But, overall, I did like it and will read the rest of the series when they come out.
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Sweet, naïve Elora was used to living on a boat her whole life, so when she gets to Ridder U she doesn't know what she's in for. And I'm not just talking about with possessive and sweet hockey player, Wyatt. Wyatt had his heart broken, can he ever trust anyone again?
I really love that it's told in dual point of views, which shows Wyatt's apprehension to trust again and Elora's eagerness to experience new things. It was refreshing that it was a slow burn and they took their time to get to know each other..
I really enjoyed the first half, but the second half was meh for me. Some of the characters choices had me saying, really? But, overall, I did like it and will read the rest of the series when they come out.
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4.25 ⭐ Zoe & Mitch meet at a bar one night. They agree to have one night only with "no emotions, no attachments" and to never see each other again.4.25 ⭐ Zoe & Mitch meet at a bar one night. They agree to have one night only with "no emotions, no attachments" and to never see each other again. Flash forward to the next day and guess who now works together. Also, guess who can't stop thinking about each other.
Zoe has recently returned to Wichita after leaving home 4 years prior. As the only daughter and youngest child of Christian Albright, Zoe has never been able to live her life the way she wants. She's always been under her controlling fathers thumb ~ which infuriates me. Her father and 4 brothers really bugged me until the very end ~ they were quite maddening.
Mitch has recently moved to Wichita for a new job as a lawyer at the Albright law firm. He doesn't plan on sticking around for too long, or letting anyone in his life. He has a little bit of a sad secret that takes us a long time to find out what it is. Chapter 19 actually gave me some chills.
I really liked Zoe and Mitch ~ they were both well written characters and really had a fun time together.
Although I didn't care for the 4 brothers for most of the book, I wouldn't mind if this was turned into a series following their love lives. And I'll, also, need Z & M to make cameos to see how they're doing. Hint, hint ~ Lynn Stevens
Side note ~ How come Zoe just answers the phone without looking at the caller id? She did it multiple times. That’s just crazy talk.
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4.25 ⭐ Zoe & Mitch meet at a bar one night. They agree to have one night only with "no emotions, no attachments" and to never see each other again. Flash forward to the next day and guess who now works together. Also, guess who can't stop thinking about each other.
Zoe has recently returned to Wichita after leaving home 4 years prior. As the only daughter and youngest child of Christian Albright, Zoe has never been able to live her life the way she wants. She's always been under her controlling fathers thumb ~ which infuriates me. Her father and 4 brothers really bugged me until the very end ~ they were quite maddening.
Mitch has recently moved to Wichita for a new job as a lawyer at the Albright law firm. He doesn't plan on sticking around for too long, or letting anyone in his life. He has a little bit of a sad secret that takes us a long time to find out what it is. Chapter 19 actually gave me some chills.
I really liked Zoe and Mitch ~ they were both well written characters and really had a fun time together.
Although I didn't care for the 4 brothers for most of the book, I wouldn't mind if this was turned into a series following their love lives. And I'll, also, need Z & M to make cameos to see how they're doing. Hint, hint ~ Lynn Stevens
Side note ~ How come Zoe just answers the phone without looking at the caller id? She did it multiple times. That’s just crazy talk.
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I loved the sweetness of these best friends finally realizing they were meant to be together. If quick, steamy, dual pov, friends to lovers stories arI loved the sweetness of these best friends finally realizing they were meant to be together. If quick, steamy, dual pov, friends to lovers stories are your jam then you'll be sure to fall in love with Mateo and Eden.
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I loved the sweetness of these best friends finally realizing they were meant to be together. If quick, steamy, dual pov, friends to lovers stories are your jam then you'll be sure to fall in love with Mateo and Eden.
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4.25⭐ Genre ~ romance Series ~ Carolina Banks #2 Others in the series ~ One Unexpected Kiss Publication date ~ July 27, 2023 Page Count ~ 246 POV ~ dual 1st4.25⭐ Genre ~ romance Series ~ Carolina Banks #2 Others in the series ~ One Unexpected Kiss Publication date ~ July 27, 2023 Page Count ~ 246 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ small town, single mom, military man, second chance, minimal steamage
Lyra & Brody had a fling 7 years ago. They parted ways amicably since Brody was shipping out with the Navy. When Lyra found out she was pregnant she searched high and low for Brody, but to no avail. She had accepted that she'd never see him again and has been doing a stellar job raising their daughter on her own.
Now Brody is retired and back in Carolina Banks working a temporary construction job. He wasn't expecting to see Lyra ever again, but is pleasantly surprised when he runs into her. When he learns he is a father he is is understandably shocked, but also sad that he missed out on so much of her life. But soon he is all in and steps into fatherhood with ease! Until an accident causes him to question his abilities ~ I was not a fan of this part that led to the 3rd act breakup shenanigans.
Not usually a fan of children in my romance, but Sophia was an absolute doll and very well behaved. Lyra and Brody had great chemistry and I liked how they slowly got to know each other again before diving right into a relationship for their child.
Series notes: I loved the Ramsey-Croft family in One Unexpected Kiss and they were just as fun in this book. The family has multiple siblings that are heavily involved in each installment, so yes a standalone, but read book 1 first to get the best experience.
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4.5⭐ Genre ~ romance Series ~ Reid Brothers: Blue-Eyed Billionaires, #3 ~ the brothers make some appearances, but fine as a standalone Others in the seri4.5⭐ Genre ~ romance Series ~ Reid Brothers: Blue-Eyed Billionaires, #3 ~ the brothers make some appearances, but fine as a standalone Others in the series ~ Logan #1, Hayden #2 Publication date ~ June 8, 2023 Page Count ~ 121 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ escort service, fake date, model, billionaire, minimal steamage
Thea & Dylan Dylan is my favorite Reid brother! He's been hurt before and is scared of letting someone in for fear they only want him for his money and not him. Needing a date for a charity event has him reaching out to an escort service where he meets Thea. Thea has a heart of gold. She helped her brother (who raised her) out of a jam and needs to pay off a steep debt, so she's working extra jobs to pay that down when she meets Dylan.
They have an insta~lust going on, but I was happy that they kinda took it slow and found out the things they had in common first before hitting the sack. Overall, a great end to the trilogy of the super hot billionaire brothers.
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4⭐ Series ~ Reid Brothers: Blue-Eyed Billionaires, #2 ~ fine as a standalone Publication date ~ May 11, 2023 Page count ~ 121 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ st4⭐ Series ~ Reid Brothers: Blue-Eyed Billionaires, #2 ~ fine as a standalone Publication date ~ May 11, 2023 Page count ~ 121 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ stranded, forced proximity, billionaire, virgin, instalove, slim steamage
Rylee & Hayden meet on a private plane flight that crash lands on a deserted island. An island that Hayden just conveniently happens to own.
Rylee thinks she already knows who Hayden is based on something that happened in the past. She jumps to conclusions and assumes she knows what type of man he is, but it only takes a couple of days of forced proximity to fall for each other. I enjoyed Hayden's personality and how Rylee helped him realize he could do more good in the world with his billions.
Overall, I'm not super big on intsalove, but it's expected in romance books around 100 pages, so it was enjoyable enough. The final book in the series will follow the 3rd brother, Dylan.
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4⭐ Series ~ Reid Brothers: Blue-Eyed Billionaires, #1 Publication date ~ April 7, 2023 Page count ~ 198 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ billionaire, fake marri4⭐ Series ~ Reid Brothers: Blue-Eyed Billionaires, #1 Publication date ~ April 7, 2023 Page count ~ 198 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ billionaire, fake marriage, boss/employee, work grump, a little bit of steamage
Logan & Mia Logan needs to get married in order to inherit his dying grandpa's company that he's already CEO of. Mia has been his assistant for 2 years, so she's the obvious choice to be his fake wife. The contract is signed and 2 days later he introduces his fiance to grandpa and he doesn't think anything is fishy, hmmm, a bit far fetched there.
If you've read fake relationship books before then you know how this is going to go down. I'm so happy we had dual POV to see how both characters were slowly realizing their feelings for each other. Logan was really sweet taking care of Mia. Mia had a nice relationship with her mom.
Overall, this was a quick read coming in a little over 100 pages, but it didn't feel quick. We've met Logan's brothers, Hayden and Dylan, and I'm excited to see what they have to offer in their own books.
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4.5⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Carolina Banks #1 Publication date ~ April 13, 2023 Page Count ~ 271 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ grump, island li4.5⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Carolina Banks #1 Publication date ~ April 13, 2023 Page Count ~ 271 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ grump, island life, small town, second chance, some steamage
Bennett & Claire spent a summer crushing on each other 9 years ago. Now Claire is back in the Carolina Banks on business. Bennett is happy to see her, but he's not too happy about the resort proposal she is trying to get approved in his small town.
Bennett is a flannel wearing grumphole most of the time with his pooch Larry in tow wherever he goes. He's one of 8 siblings and their bond was evident. He's a great uncle too ~ I absolutely loved when he went to Dad's and Doughnuts Day at school with niece, Sophia. Claire is a hardworking attorney just in town for a short time, so it doesn't make much sense to get involved with Bennett. But they can't seem to deny their attraction even though they have opposing opinions on the resort.
I thought the Banks Brew Co. was quite the clever name for Bennett's bar on one side for the night owls and Carmen's coffee shop on the other for the early birds. It's just one example of how tight knit the family really is. There isn't any rivalry just good old banter between them.
I gotta have one little gripe ~ Claire spent one summer there 9 years ago, 9! and she was acting like she knew everything about the place. That's a short amount of time and so long ago to still know what's up with a place IMO, but maybe that's what small town living is like.
Overall, a delightful start to a new series. I do like series that follow siblings and I'm looking forward to ~ One Perfect Kiss next.
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4⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ The Diamond Boys #2 Others in the series ~ Fast Ball Publication date ~ April 1, 2023 Page Count ~ 25 POV ~ dual 1st Featu4⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ The Diamond Boys #2 Others in the series ~ Fast Ball Publication date ~ April 1, 2023 Page Count ~ 25 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ college, baseball, virgin, insta-love, minimal steamage
Macon & Eliza As Macon goes into his senior year he's tired of his bad boy image, so when he sees a girl reading a book at a party he's ready to put his playboy ways behind him. Eliza would rather be in her dorm reading then at a party, but when Macon shows a little interest in her she knows he's the one that she wants to be her first.
I've read all of Gigi's short stories, but I think this one is the shortest of them all at only 25 pages, so I can't say too much without giving the whole story away. If you like any of what I feature then give it a whirl because it won't take up too much of your time.
Series notes: Totally fine as a standalone.
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4⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ The Diamond Boys #1 Publication date ~ March 15, 2023 Page Count ~ 39 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ college, baseball, journ4⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ The Diamond Boys #1 Publication date ~ March 15, 2023 Page Count ~ 39 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ college, baseball, journalist, very minimal steamage
Dylan & Kayla Dylan’s dreams of going pro right out of high school are thwarted when he suffers an injury, so it’s off to college where he meets Kayla. Kayla is a reporter for the school newspaper on assignment to interview star player, Dylan.
This is a super quick read, so I won’t say too much. They’re both so sweet and cute, and I loved their blushing during the interview. The support of what each other wants out of life was nice to see in young adults.
Side note ~ quite the muscles on this cover fella
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Part of the Finding Love at the Doggy Spa series ~ I am not exactly sure what number this one is (maybe #5), but it's a standalone because the chara4⭐
Part of the Finding Love at the Doggy Spa series ~ I am not exactly sure what number this one is (maybe #5), but it's a standalone because the characters from the other books I read were just a quick mention in this one.
Featuring ~ dual 1st person POV, best friends for 18 years to lovers, accountant, roller derby, sweet, no steamage
Alli & Terrence These two were so cute and sweet I can't even take it. Their friendship is healthy and supportive. It's typical friends to lovers trope in that both have secret feelings for each other, but neither want to bring it up and risk ruining what they have going on. Will one of them take a chance?
Ranger, the border collie, steals the show when he's on page. I loved Terrence's idea to help expand the Doggy Spa.
Overall, a quick read that's a great addition to this adorable series.
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This is book 2 in The Conditions series that follows Maggie and Jane's amateur sleuthing. I did not read Turn Key Condition, so I have no clue if 3.5⭐
This is book 2 in The Conditions series that follows Maggie and Jane's amateur sleuthing. I did not read Turn Key Condition, so I have no clue if this is really a standalone. I know that's when Maggie met her boyfriend, Tuna, who is the local cop, but that's about it.
Featuring ~ multiple 3rd person POV, cozy mystery, murder, under 100 pages
We mainly follow characters: Jane, Maggie, Tuna, Lilith & Dominga.
Maggie's estranged sister in law, Viv, dies at the hair salon while Jane is under the industrial hood dryer. As the story unfolds and the narrators alternate, the author sneakily builds up the mystery surrounding Viv's death. I did have my inklings along the way and although I figured out the who I did not guess the why.
Most of the characters were well developed. We have a few hate~able ones as expected. I liked Jane's side gig of working on the Jane Doe website where they match missing persons with dead bodies ~ is that really a thing?
Overall, a quick read that, while isn't perfect, gets the job done as a cozy mystery.
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3.5⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Bossy Single Dad #3 Others in the series ~ Billionaire Grump, Mountain Grump Setting ~ NYC Publication date ~ De3.5⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Bossy Single Dad #3 Others in the series ~ Billionaire Grump, Mountain Grump Setting ~ NYC Publication date ~ December 16, 2022 Page Count ~ 350 (14 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 5 hours 28 minutes Narrator ~ Skye Alley POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ single dad, grump, boss/employee, neighbors to lovers, enemies to lovers, billionaire, minimal steamage
Weston & Elise's first date was hot! And not the hot you are thinking ~ her hair caught on fire, which ends the already disastrous date.
Her hopes to never see him again are short lived when she learns he is her new boss.
They were both frustrating characters for most of the book, which is expected with enemies to lovers. Elise more so than Weston. I loved how Weston took care of Tyler. He has a sad story, but was perfectly written for the age of 3 with temper tantrums and all. Weston said some things towards the end that I woulda hauled off and cracked him for. All in all, another alright addition to the series.
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Series notes: Yes a standalone, but characters from Billionaire Grump and Mountain Grump make an appearance and we see how they progressed.
Narration notes: I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
3.75⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Bossy Single Dad #2 Others in the series ~ Billionaire Grump Setting ~ Montana Publication date ~ November 18,3.75⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Bossy Single Dad #2 Others in the series ~ Billionaire Grump Setting ~ Montana Publication date ~ November 18, 2022 Page Count ~ 308 (13 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 4 hours 22 minutes Narrator ~ Skye Alley POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ grump/sunshine, billionaire, single dad, social media influencer, minimal steamage
Logan & Cali Cali is a vlogger and staying at Logan's ski resort in order to review it and these two don't get off on the right foot. As they spend more time together their attraction grows and leads to a steamy night. I was totally loving all of Logan's grumpiness, but then it got to be too much with his hot and cold, throwing tantrums crap.
Overall, it was a quick and easy read. I liked Logan and his daughter Julianna's relationship and her typical teenagerness. I could have went for more closure on the whole Bridget fiasco though.
I wasn't expecting Levi from Billionaire Grump to make as many appearances as he did and I liked it.
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Narration notes: I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
3.5⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Bossy Single Dad #1 Setting ~ NYC Publication date ~ October 21, 2022 Page Count ~ 390 (15 chapters +e) (Got th3.5⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Bossy Single Dad #1 Setting ~ NYC Publication date ~ October 21, 2022 Page Count ~ 390 (15 chapters +e) (Got the PC from Amazon, but it seems high to me...more
Book 2 in the Blazers Hockey series ~ yes it's a stand-alone, but more enjoyable if read in order as Hope and Beck make frequent appe3.75⭐ rounded up.
Book 2 in the Blazers Hockey series ~ yes it's a stand-alone, but more enjoyable if read in order as Hope and Beck make frequent appearances in this installment.
Featuring ~ dual 1st person POV, sports romance, hockey ~ NHL, fake relationship, second chance, infertility, under 200 pages
Emily & Chase They were meant to be, or so Chase thought, until Emily broke his heart when she broke up with him instead of moving to Pittsburgh together. Flash forward 8 years and they're back in each others lives. Chase needs a date for his brother's wedding and Emily needs an in to meet one of his friends, so they decide to fake date for a few months. We know how fake dating always turns out if you've read this trope before.
Emily starts to feel like part of the Reid family again as they welcome her with open arms. I really enjoyed everyone in Chase's family. Chase was so sweet and you could just feel his love for Emily through the pages. Their chemistry was on point.
Overall, I really, really liked this one, but I am very upset about the lack of communication that resulted in 8 years wasted. 8 years!! I wish there was a little more information on the infertility too. All ends well 5 years later, but that's an awfully long time to waste.
Next book will be about Derek and hopefully him getting his life together.
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Featuring ~ dual 1st person POV, best friends to lovers, 18 year old characters, first love, college, football
Zephyr & Priya have been best friends siFeaturing ~ dual 1st person POV, best friends to lovers, 18 year old characters, first love, college, football
Zephyr & Priya have been best friends since the 1st grade. Secretly in love with each other, but both have been afraid to act on their feelings in fear of ruining their friendship. One drunken night one thing leads to another, could this be a mistake or everything they've ever dreamed of?
This was a super quick 30 minute read. I really liked their friendship and how they communicated. They were really sweet together.
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