Reviews

Love under Lockdown: Heart-stirring Sweet Romance Isolationship stories by Rimmy London, Kayla Tirrell, M. Dalto, River Ford, Nikki Larson, Laura Burton, Laynie Bynum, Molly Zenk, Jessica Avary, Anna Johnson, Jessie Cal, Milla Holt, Nadine Millard, Christina Butrum, Melissa McClone, Lorana Hoopes, Susanne Ash, Hillary Ann Sperry, Poppy Pennington-Smith, Ginny Sterling, Ellie Hall, Gigi Blume, Jacqueline Winters, Kari Shuey, Cindy Ray Hale, Dobi Daniels

nebulous07's review

4.0

My review if for "What I Don't Like About You" by Laura Burton. It's a fun, clean romantic story that sets the stage for the Truth or Dare series. I enjoyed reading the journey of Mark and Debbie. Even though this is a short story, Laura presents vivid scenes that drew me instantly, making it engaging and fast-paced. The integration of past events which is the foundation for Mark and Debbie's story is well done. In a matter of a few hours, the dynamic between the protagonists change; and the dialogues are full of sassiness, playfulness and a lot of heart. I have not read any other stories from this boxset and cannot comment on the other stories.

I received an ARC from Laura Burton, and this review is left voluntarily.

pawsitivelybookish's review

5.0

So far from this anthology I’ve read Shot on Goal by Kayla Tirrell.

Shot on Goal is a short story that takes place in the Love in the Arena world which I already love. It’s an insta-love story between Cardosa, a Storm soccer player, and Heather, a sports reporter on her first assignment. I really enjoyed the meet-cute between Heather and Cardosa and their instant bond.