4.14 AVERAGE

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Round of Applause!

I should’ve started with this series! It was good, a page turner that had me gripping my Kindle, knuckles bared wondering if there would be some sort of peaceful ending! I love how you write about the fear of love and taking leaps. The characters leap off the page and show us the push & pull of finding true love. I’m excited to finish the series!!!!!
emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense fast-paced
dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

I came for the romance, stayed for the emotional rollercoaster, and nearly ran for the hills when the creepy attacker’s voice whispered through my headphones. I hate thrillers and horror, yet somehow this story had me locked in. Against my better judgment… I loved it! 

rr_scott_reads's review

4.75
challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Wow! What an unexpected romantic thriller. Lincoln and Ciara are great together and the band of friends that surround them are priceless—found family and love might solve everything.

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funny hopeful sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Ciara is new to the city of Austin and she doesn’t know a lot of people. But, that’s fine with her because she’s not lookin’ to make new friends. Ciara just wants to blend in with the natives, not call too much attention to herself, and write her true crime novel in peace. The goal is to be a wallflower to make sure her loved ones back home stay safe. But, that pesky Cole family just won’t let her be great. Sasha, Linc, Nina, and Lil Miss Navaeh were determined to bring Ciara into the fold whether she want to be there or not. While fightin’ for her life to stay isolated, Ciara is also fighting her growing feelings for the sexy fire fighter who said eff her boundaries. Linc wasn’t lookin’ for love but, it found him anyway and he ain’t mad at it. He just has to convince Ciara it’s okay to let ger guard down and take a chance on him. 

Where We Found Our Home was a fantastic read. It had the perfect balance of romance and suspense that will draw you in and hold your attention from beginning to end. I loved how Eddie's POV was sprinkled throughout the book. His psychotic azz will intrigue you and creep you out at the same time. Full disclosure I actually tried to read this book a few years ago but, I stopped because I was bored with it. The audiobook definitely hit different because J. Shani Michaels, Winston James, and Wyeth Watts did the damn thang. They truly brought these characters to life and made you feel like you were right in the middle of the action. If you have not read Where We Found Our Home, I highly recommend you add it to your TBR. I’m holding out for book two to be released on Audible. I already know Nina and Isaiah are comin’ with the drama and I’m ready for it.
emotional mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

4.25✨ I picked this one up expecting a sweet, slow-burn romance with a little spice… but what I got was a full-on romantic thriller and I’m here for it. Hello, new favorite genre! 

Ciara and Lincoln have instant chemistry the moment she lands in Texas, but their pasts (and maybe their futures) threaten to stand in the way of their forever.

Twists, turns, and a love story that had me hooked from the start! This was definitely a “just one more chapter” kind of read. I think you’ll love it too!

Spice:🌶️🌶️/5 
Twists: 🌪️🌪️/5

Version: audiobook via Libby 

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tiararice's review

4.5
challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A