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Fighting 'Round the Christmas Tree by Nikki Ash
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.5
4.5 stars
Fighting ‘Round the Christmas Tree (Fighting #4.5) wad a fun, holiday novella.
Having the whole Fighting gang under one roof to celebrate the holidays was sure to bring plenty of joy and laughter as they created sweet memories. I loved getting a glimpse of each family again. I loved all the banter and tender moments.
Cecily Foster and James Amherst did a wonderful job narrating this book and bringing these characters to life.
Fighting ‘Round the Christmas Tree (Fighting #4.5) wad a fun, holiday novella.
Having the whole Fighting gang under one roof to celebrate the holidays was sure to bring plenty of joy and laughter as they created sweet memories. I loved getting a glimpse of each family again. I loved all the banter and tender moments.
Cecily Foster and James Amherst did a wonderful job narrating this book and bringing these characters to life.
Secrets Embraced by Alisha Williams
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
Secrets Embraced (Silver Valley University#3) is a reverse harem, bully romance. Please heed trigger warnings!
This final book picks up where book 2 ended. Just when they thought they could finally get their happily ever after, the drama reappears in old and new faces. The constant twists, and steamy moments made for an intriguing story between Ellie and her lovers. I loved the little ones interacting, and I’m curious to know what could happen with them!
Alexa Borys and Oliver Highpoint did a nice job completing this series. Great narration that brought these characters to life.
This final book picks up where book 2 ended. Just when they thought they could finally get their happily ever after, the drama reappears in old and new faces. The constant twists, and steamy moments made for an intriguing story between Ellie and her lovers. I loved the little ones interacting, and I’m curious to know what could happen with them!
Alexa Borys and Oliver Highpoint did a nice job completing this series. Great narration that brought these characters to life.
Puck Worthy by Jessa York
challenging
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Puck Worthy is the seventh book in the Las Vegas Angels series, but the first book in Barnes & Penny’s duet.
Penny is a strong, opinionated heroine that knows what she wants in life. Barnes is a sweet and laidback hero that I couldn’t help but fall for. The chemistry between these two was felt throughout the story. I grew frustrated at times with them fighting that connection, but overall enjoyed the ride. I perfect blend of family dynamic, drama and funny moments with this bunch. That cliffhanger was a doozy though, so I’m curious how the author is going to play it.
Penny is a strong, opinionated heroine that knows what she wants in life. Barnes is a sweet and laidback hero that I couldn’t help but fall for. The chemistry between these two was felt throughout the story. I grew frustrated at times with them fighting that connection, but overall enjoyed the ride. I perfect blend of family dynamic, drama and funny moments with this bunch. That cliffhanger was a doozy though, so I’m curious how the author is going to play it.
Death is Easy by Letty Frame
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Death is Easy (Second Chances #1) is a paranormal, why choose romance.
This story has really good potential. The book was a bit repetitive, and I felt no real connection between Nora and her mates. I did enjoy the heroes though. I good variety of personalities that made the world interesting. I would like to see where book 2 leads.
Ash Kingsley and Matt Haynes did a good job narrating this story.
This story has really good potential. The book was a bit repetitive, and I felt no real connection between Nora and her mates. I did enjoy the heroes though. I good variety of personalities that made the world interesting. I would like to see where book 2 leads.
Ash Kingsley and Matt Haynes did a good job narrating this story.
Snake by Logan Fox
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Snake (Serpents of Cinderhart Academy #3) is a dark, bulky romance.
The conclusion of Nim, Mason, Knox & Silas’ story was a bit lacking for me. These guys fit the bill of a bully, and they never stopped letting Nim know it. I was drawn to their story up until the end. I felt Nim should have had a tougher backbone.
Chloe Ryan and Benjamin Sands did a good job portraying each individual character. The narration was good.
The conclusion of Nim, Mason, Knox & Silas’ story was a bit lacking for me. These guys fit the bill of a bully, and they never stopped letting Nim know it. I was drawn to their story up until the end. I felt Nim should have had a tougher backbone.
Chloe Ryan and Benjamin Sands did a good job portraying each individual character. The narration was good.
Barbarian Lover by Ruby Dixon
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Barbarian Lover (Ice Planet Barbarians #3) is a sci-fi romance.
Kira and Aehako’s story was entertaining and humorous. It had the right amount of drama, steam and action. I’ll definitely continue the series.
Hollie Jackson and Mason Lloyd did a really good job narrating this book. They portrayed these characters well.
Kira and Aehako’s story was entertaining and humorous. It had the right amount of drama, steam and action. I’ll definitely continue the series.
Hollie Jackson and Mason Lloyd did a really good job narrating this book. They portrayed these characters well.
The Devil by Ashley Jade
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-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
5.0
The Devil (Devil’s Playground #1) is an age gap romance.
Wow! This was my first book by this author and I’m hooked. I went in blind, which I believe was the best decision. I devoured this book so fast! The story was captivating and the tension was off the charts! I can’t wait to read the next book.
Teddy Hamilton, Victoria Mei and Soren Gray did a really good job narrating this book. They portrayed each character well.
Wow! This was my first book by this author and I’m hooked. I went in blind, which I believe was the best decision. I devoured this book so fast! The story was captivating and the tension was off the charts! I can’t wait to read the next book.
Teddy Hamilton, Victoria Mei and Soren Gray did a really good job narrating this book. They portrayed each character well.
Between Now and Forever by Adriana Locke
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Between Now and Forever is a small town, neighbors to lovers romance.
Oh my goodness I devoured this book in one sitting! Jay won me over, and his love for Gabrielle’s family was so heartwarming. I felt Gabrielle’s struggles. My heart ached for her family. The tension between Jay and Gabrielle was intense. A well written story that gives you so many emotions throughout the book with the cutest happy ever after.
Oliver Clarke and Rachel Vivette did a really great job portraying the characters in this story. The narration was entertaining and enjoyable.
Oh my goodness I devoured this book in one sitting! Jay won me over, and his love for Gabrielle’s family was so heartwarming. I felt Gabrielle’s struggles. My heart ached for her family. The tension between Jay and Gabrielle was intense. A well written story that gives you so many emotions throughout the book with the cutest happy ever after.
Oliver Clarke and Rachel Vivette did a really great job portraying the characters in this story. The narration was entertaining and enjoyable.
Never Look Back by A.L. Jackson
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Never Look Back (Redemption Hills #3) is a small town, second chance romance.
Aster and Logan’s story was captivating. Their connection seemed unbreakable. The love they had for each other knew no bounds. It was interesting getting Logan’s view from the incidents that happened in the past. Another well written story for the Lawson men.
Zachary Webber and Erin Mallon did a nice job with the narration and bringing these characters to life.
Aster and Logan’s story was captivating. Their connection seemed unbreakable. The love they had for each other knew no bounds. It was interesting getting Logan’s view from the incidents that happened in the past. Another well written story for the Lawson men.
Zachary Webber and Erin Mallon did a nice job with the narration and bringing these characters to life.
Enticing by Bella Matthews
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
Enticing (Red Lips & White Lies #3) is a single parent, hockey romance.
Leo Sinclair has taken top spot as my favorite hero!! I am absolutely in love with him. He is caring, yet protective. I felt Adelaide was his equal in many ways. She is a strong heroine that could hold her own, but she also needed a man who would burn the world down for her and the girls. Their story was captivating, and drew me in from the beginning. I fell so hard for the girls as well. The family dynamic of this bunch is always entertaining with all the shenanigans. I am so excited for the next one.
Leo Sinclair has taken top spot as my favorite hero!! I am absolutely in love with him. He is caring, yet protective. I felt Adelaide was his equal in many ways. She is a strong heroine that could hold her own, but she also needed a man who would burn the world down for her and the girls. Their story was captivating, and drew me in from the beginning. I fell so hard for the girls as well. The family dynamic of this bunch is always entertaining with all the shenanigans. I am so excited for the next one.