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A review by anovelglimpse
Nightingale: An Anthology for Ukraine by Rina Kent, Debra Anastasia, Aly Martinez, Kandi Steiner, Brenda Rothert, Rachel Van Dyken, Kate Canterbary, Natasha Knight, Chelle Bliss, Renee Rose, Lucy Lennox, Sara Ney, Lauren Rowe, Meredith Wild, Vanessa Vale, Ana Huang, A.L. Jackson, Carly Phillips, Julia Kent, Willow Aster, Robin Covington, Katie Ashley, Siobhan Davis, Susanne Valenti, Kelsey Clayton, J.L. Beck, Penny Reid, C. Hallman, Karla Sorensen, Piper Rayne, Catherine Cowles, K.A. Linde, Heidi McLaughlin, Susan Stoker, A. Zavarelli, Samantha Chase, Pepper Winters, Xio Axelrod, Alta Hensley, Natalie Wrye, Aleatha Romig, Willow Winters, Skye Warren, Susannah Nix, Livia Grant, Amo Jones, Laura Thalassa, Rebecca Yarros, T.K. Leigh, Rebecca Zanetti, Carian Cole, Jay Crownover, Jennifer Probst, Tijan, Kelly Elliott, Caroline Peckham, Harloe Rae, Melanie Moreland, Amelia Wilde, Gina L. Maxwell, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Shantel Tessier, Honey Meyer, Raine Miller, Sienna Snow, L.B. Dunbar, Parker S. Huntington, Helena Hunting, Dylan Allen, Katee Robert, Jenika Snow, Roni Loren, Claudia Burgoa, Brittney Sahin, Toni Aleo, Terri E. Laine
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
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