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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
I feel kind of weird reviewing/rating an anthology that was released to support Ukraine, but I also know readers are bound to be curious about this massive compilation. I hate to admit it, but I didn't read every single story in this book. I am only reviewing the ones I read below.
She's the One by Helena Hunting - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
If you have read and loved A Favor for a Favor you're going to love this novella. It's Shippy's brother Nolan and Stevie's friend. They meet at a game and cuteness takes over. I couldn't get enough and wanted more.
Expansion by Kate Canterbary - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I'll never get enough of Will and Shannon from The Cornerstone. This short and sweet novella reminded me why I love them so much. It also had me wanting a novella for Erin.
A Little Surprise by Katee Robert - ★ ★ ★
Neon Gods wasn't my favorite book by Robert, so I was surprised this novella wasn't my favorite. It was sweet but didn't endear me more to the characters.
Aveke by Tijan - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Zeke from Rich Pric getting his own novella? Yes, please. I loved hating this guy so redeeming himself was pretty awesome. I loved his connection with Ava. I'm excited that Tijan's going to expand this to a longer story at some point.
Bonus Epilogue from Boyfriend Bargain by Ilsa Madden-Mills - ★ ★ ★ ★
It was fun being back with Sugar and Zach, but it also felt like a really long time since I had read this book and it wasn't fresh in my memory.
The Dance by Kandi Steiner - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This was a poem, and it was surprisingly sexy. Great imagery.
Beard in Hiding Extra Scene by Penny Reid - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Ah, Diane and Jason. The couple I never knew I needed but love none the less. This little additional scene was perfection and made me want more of them.
Homecoming by Rebecca Yarros - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
How is it Rebecca Yarros can make me fall in love with two characters in a short novella? I adored Braxton and Summer. I love a friends to more romance and this one hit the spot. It was a sweet taste. I need more!!! I want more!!! Can we please get this as a full length novel???
Hard Score by Rachel Van Dyken - ★ ★ ★ ★
I didn't know this couple because I haven't read the series, but I am more interested in it than I was before. I thought this was really sweet!
Love Letters by Jay Crownover - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
JAY CROWNOVER! YOU KILL ME! This novella was FABULOUS. Like it was perfect as is, but I would read it as a full-length book so hard. Ani and Devlin were just amazing.
Twisted Bonus Scene by Ana Huang - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I haven't read Twisted Love, so I wasn't familiar with this couple. That didn't take my enjoyment out of this scene. It was so sweet and adorable.
Hacker in Love by Lauren Rowe - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
WE FINALLY GET HANNAH BANANA MILLIKIN AND HENN'S STORY!!! This novella was such a delight. Hannah and Henn were a-freaking-dorable. I wouldn't be upset if Ms. Rowe wanted to expand this and turn it into a full-length novel. I couldn't get enough of this couple.
Taken by Moonlight by Pepper Winters - ★ ★ ★ ★
I haven't read this author before, but I've always been curious. This was the beginning of a dark romance she's going to release, and I found it intriguing. I might want to finish it once the entire thing is released.
The Last Ward Wedding by Karla Sorensen - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This was basically a couple of really sweet moment from Logan Ward's POV with his 4 sisters and then Paige. I loved it.
The Night We Met by Susannah Nix - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Um... This was adorable! Two bookworms meeting at bar where both are reading? Yes, please. I just went and requested the book about Tanner and Lucy from my library.
Movie Night by Roni Loren - ★ ★ ★ ★
Oh, boy. I totally wasn't expecting this love-triangle piece. I loved the movie references.
Our New Forever by Claudia Burgoa - ★ ★ ★ ★
I am not familiar with this author or story, but this was a sweet epilogue-y type story. It made me interested in Leyla and Pierce's story. I might have to go back and read their book at some point.
Playhouse by Amo Jones - ★ ★ ★
It's been a while since I read one of Jones' books, so I gave this a try. It felt more like a sneak peek than a novella. It did make me a little curious about Parker and Ivy.
Room for Two by Sara Ney - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I LOVED this novella! Eva and Robert were an accidental match made in heaven. Who knew a pediatrician and a football player would be so adorable and fun? I would love to see this made into a full-length book.
Overall thoughts:
This was a great anthology with some really good novellas. Some weren't quite what I was hoping, but for the most part they had me wanting more.
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
She's the One by Helena Hunting - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
If you have read and loved A Favor for a Favor you're going to love this novella. It's Shippy's brother Nolan and Stevie's friend. They meet at a game and cuteness takes over. I couldn't get enough and wanted more.
Expansion by Kate Canterbary - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I'll never get enough of Will and Shannon from The Cornerstone. This short and sweet novella reminded me why I love them so much. It also had me wanting a novella for Erin.
A Little Surprise by Katee Robert - ★ ★ ★
Neon Gods wasn't my favorite book by Robert, so I was surprised this novella wasn't my favorite. It was sweet but didn't endear me more to the characters.
Aveke by Tijan - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Zeke from Rich Pric getting his own novella? Yes, please. I loved hating this guy so redeeming himself was pretty awesome. I loved his connection with Ava. I'm excited that Tijan's going to expand this to a longer story at some point.
Bonus Epilogue from Boyfriend Bargain by Ilsa Madden-Mills - ★ ★ ★ ★
It was fun being back with Sugar and Zach, but it also felt like a really long time since I had read this book and it wasn't fresh in my memory.
The Dance by Kandi Steiner - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This was a poem, and it was surprisingly sexy. Great imagery.
Beard in Hiding Extra Scene by Penny Reid - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Ah, Diane and Jason. The couple I never knew I needed but love none the less. This little additional scene was perfection and made me want more of them.
Homecoming by Rebecca Yarros - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
How is it Rebecca Yarros can make me fall in love with two characters in a short novella? I adored Braxton and Summer. I love a friends to more romance and this one hit the spot. It was a sweet taste. I need more!!! I want more!!! Can we please get this as a full length novel???
Hard Score by Rachel Van Dyken - ★ ★ ★ ★
I didn't know this couple because I haven't read the series, but I am more interested in it than I was before. I thought this was really sweet!
Love Letters by Jay Crownover - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
JAY CROWNOVER! YOU KILL ME! This novella was FABULOUS. Like it was perfect as is, but I would read it as a full-length book so hard. Ani and Devlin were just amazing.
Twisted Bonus Scene by Ana Huang - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I haven't read Twisted Love, so I wasn't familiar with this couple. That didn't take my enjoyment out of this scene. It was so sweet and adorable.
Hacker in Love by Lauren Rowe - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
WE FINALLY GET HANNAH BANANA MILLIKIN AND HENN'S STORY!!! This novella was such a delight. Hannah and Henn were a-freaking-dorable. I wouldn't be upset if Ms. Rowe wanted to expand this and turn it into a full-length novel. I couldn't get enough of this couple.
Taken by Moonlight by Pepper Winters - ★ ★ ★ ★
I haven't read this author before, but I've always been curious. This was the beginning of a dark romance she's going to release, and I found it intriguing. I might want to finish it once the entire thing is released.
The Last Ward Wedding by Karla Sorensen - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This was basically a couple of really sweet moment from Logan Ward's POV with his 4 sisters and then Paige. I loved it.
The Night We Met by Susannah Nix - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Um... This was adorable! Two bookworms meeting at bar where both are reading? Yes, please. I just went and requested the book about Tanner and Lucy from my library.
Movie Night by Roni Loren - ★ ★ ★ ★
Oh, boy. I totally wasn't expecting this love-triangle piece. I loved the movie references.
Our New Forever by Claudia Burgoa - ★ ★ ★ ★
I am not familiar with this author or story, but this was a sweet epilogue-y type story. It made me interested in Leyla and Pierce's story. I might have to go back and read their book at some point.
Playhouse by Amo Jones - ★ ★ ★
It's been a while since I read one of Jones' books, so I gave this a try. It felt more like a sneak peek than a novella. It did make me a little curious about Parker and Ivy.
Room for Two by Sara Ney - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I LOVED this novella! Eva and Robert were an accidental match made in heaven. Who knew a pediatrician and a football player would be so adorable and fun? I would love to see this made into a full-length book.
Overall thoughts:
This was a great anthology with some really good novellas. Some weren't quite what I was hoping, but for the most part they had me wanting more.
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
slow-paced
Giving this a 3.75 stars because it's awesome what these authors did!
Thoughts on the book itself:
- It would have been really great if there were summaries before each story. You had not idea what in the world you were about to read.
- Some stories were an additions to stories that were already written and published - just a scene, a prologue, or epilogue (if there were summaries before each story this wouldn't have been so jarring).
- Some stories feel like they end abruptly or do not have a HFN or HEA (which can be a little frustrating when reading romance). Some just start and end with no mention of the story continuing anywhere else
Overall I completely read about 95% of these stories. There were a couple where I was just like "Nope" and skipped. I did find some GREAT stories in here though. A few authors I added to my TBR and a couple of books/audiobooks that I actually went ahead and purchased.
So in regards to the stories of this book I feel like it nets out to be about 3 stars. I upped it to 4 because of the authors doing this for free to help Ukraine!
Thoughts on the book itself:
- It would have been really great if there were summaries before each story. You had not idea what in the world you were about to read.
- Some stories were an additions to stories that were already written and published - just a scene, a prologue, or epilogue (if there were summaries before each story this wouldn't have been so jarring).
- Some stories feel like they end abruptly or do not have a HFN or HEA (which can be a little frustrating when reading romance). Some just start and end with no mention of the story continuing anywhere else
Overall I completely read about 95% of these stories. There were a couple where I was just like "Nope" and skipped. I did find some GREAT stories in here though. A few authors I added to my TBR and a couple of books/audiobooks that I actually went ahead and purchased.
So in regards to the stories of this book I feel like it nets out to be about 3 stars. I upped it to 4 because of the authors doing this for free to help Ukraine!
relaxing
fast-paced
A little surprise - Katee Robert 2⭐
Twisted bonus scene - Ana Huang 4⭐
Twisted bonus scene - Ana Huang 4⭐
My rating is based on the two stories I read.
Love You the Most by Carian Cole.
A Little Surprise (Dark Olympus) by Katee Robert.
Love You the Most by Carian Cole.
A Little Surprise (Dark Olympus) by Katee Robert.