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Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 ⭐
I kept switching between audiobook and my kindle and that's how I was able to finish this book. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to.
My emotions were all over the place throughout the book. It was a rollercoaster ride and even after giving it so much thought... I still don't know how I feel about it.
So I'm leaving it at 3.5 and I'll come back later if I change my mind.
I will read Hunting Adeline when I feel like I have the energy to give it my 100%.
I kept switching between audiobook and my kindle and that's how I was able to finish this book. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to.
My emotions were all over the place throughout the book. It was a rollercoaster ride and even after giving it so much thought... I still don't know how I feel about it.
So I'm leaving it at 3.5 and I'll come back later if I change my mind.
I will read Hunting Adeline when I feel like I have the energy to give it my 100%.
The Love Wager by Lynn Painter
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
4.25 ⭐️
This was such a cute, swoon-worthy romance… the banter was top-notch and their chemistry was amazing too.
They were so good together and their friendship made me so happy too.
Lynn always delivers and you can never go wrong with her books when you expect a fluffy romance (cause you’ll always get it)🤍
This was such a cute, swoon-worthy romance… the banter was top-notch and their chemistry was amazing too.
They were so good together and their friendship made me so happy too.
Lynn always delivers and you can never go wrong with her books when you expect a fluffy romance (cause you’ll always get it)🤍
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I liked the book a lot… the plot was interesting too… But I did not get carried away in it? I don’t know how to put it across though… It was a good read for me… I enjoyed my time with it… but it won’t probably be the to stay with me for too long?…. Idk.
4 ⭐️
4 ⭐️
In a Jam by Kate Canterbary
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
4.25 ⭐️
Noah is the guy you all… “My wife” will always hit for me in marriage of convenience and boy did Noah do it right…
Shay’s character felt so relatable to me. I felt so bad for her but I see where she was coming from.
I loved their story especially the reveal about “Little Star”… iykyk
Noah is the guy you all… “My wife” will always hit for me in marriage of convenience and boy did Noah do it right…
Shay’s character felt so relatable to me. I felt so bad for her but I see where she was coming from.
I loved their story especially the reveal about “Little Star”… iykyk
A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
∞/5⭐
This one completely wrecked me...
It tore me...
It broke my heart into so many different pieces...
I was so frustrated... So sad... So upset...
And it hit so close to home for so many reasons... That I couldn't stop reading it.
My heart aches for both Jamie and B.
They both deserve the happy ending they got but timing was always such a bitch to them.
I prolonged reading this knowing that it was gonna take a part of me that I would never find back.
This book has a piece of my heart and it will always belong here.
I'm happily sobbing while I write this even now and nothing can compare to the pain that this book has caused me.
Kandi Steiner is hands down one of my favourite writers and will always be.🤍
My heart goes out to anyone who could relate to or has been through even half of what these characters experienced.💕
This one completely wrecked me...
It tore me...
It broke my heart into so many different pieces...
I was so frustrated... So sad... So upset...
And it hit so close to home for so many reasons... That I couldn't stop reading it.
My heart aches for both Jamie and B.
They both deserve the happy ending they got but timing was always such a bitch to them.
I prolonged reading this knowing that it was gonna take a part of me that I would never find back.
This book has a piece of my heart and it will always belong here.
I'm happily sobbing while I write this even now and nothing can compare to the pain that this book has caused me.
Kandi Steiner is hands down one of my favourite writers and will always be.🤍
My heart goes out to anyone who could relate to or has been through even half of what these characters experienced.💕
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
∞/5 ⭐!!!!!!!!
I don't know why it took me so long to pick this book up.... I kept fearing that it won't live up to the hype?
But boy was I wrong.
Also, I was kind of trying to prolong the pain that I've seen it bought to so many people.
And boy did this book wreck me.
This is easily one of the best books I've read this year and it's definitely gonna be in my top 3 books this year.
Elliot. This man is the man of my dreams. The way he loved Mace... It felt so fulfilled. So complete. So full. I don't know how else to describe it. The way it only took him meeting her for 2 minutes only to go home and break up with his girlfriend because he knew he always loved Mace....
Mace... This girl was so strong throughout that my heart ached for her sometimes. She is such a well written character that you'll feel for her... With her...
These two together? The way that they always loved each other... Always held each other in their hearts... Always knew that nothing and no one can take the place that they both had in each other's lives?.... Ahh! Such a wholesome book.
Such a wholesome love.
Such a "once in a lifetime" kind of love.
Such a beautiful love to be able to read about.
I am in such a big slump now because I don't think I can read anything now that'll make me feel this good?
This book broke pieces of heart and put it back together in ways I didn't know was possible.
I finished reading it yesterday, and since that moment up until now the only thing I've been able to think about is this book.
This book has consumed me... In such a wholesome way.
I don't know why it took me so long to pick this book up.... I kept fearing that it won't live up to the hype?
But boy was I wrong.
Also, I was kind of trying to prolong the pain that I've seen it bought to so many people.
And boy did this book wreck me.
This is easily one of the best books I've read this year and it's definitely gonna be in my top 3 books this year.
Elliot. This man is the man of my dreams. The way he loved Mace... It felt so fulfilled. So complete. So full. I don't know how else to describe it. The way it only took him meeting her for 2 minutes only to go home and break up with his girlfriend because he knew he always loved Mace....
Mace... This girl was so strong throughout that my heart ached for her sometimes. She is such a well written character that you'll feel for her... With her...
These two together? The way that they always loved each other... Always held each other in their hearts... Always knew that nothing and no one can take the place that they both had in each other's lives?.... Ahh! Such a wholesome book.
Such a wholesome love.
Such a "once in a lifetime" kind of love.
Such a beautiful love to be able to read about.
I am in such a big slump now because I don't think I can read anything now that'll make me feel this good?
This book broke pieces of heart and put it back together in ways I didn't know was possible.
I finished reading it yesterday, and since that moment up until now the only thing I've been able to think about is this book.
This book has consumed me... In such a wholesome way.
Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
4.0
I'm so confused about what I should rate it.
I loved the characters, the plot and everything else but I am just not "obsessed" with the book. Do with that information what you will.
I am rating it 4/5 for now!
I loved the characters, the plot and everything else but I am just not "obsessed" with the book. Do with that information what you will.
I am rating it 4/5 for now!
Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
4.75 ⭐
How did I not pick this one up earlier! I loved it so much!
The banter, the flirting.... Everything was sooooo good.
I absolutely adored everything in this book!
I'm obsessed with Lynn Painter's writing!
It was everything I expected from a fluffy romcom and I'm so glad I read it!
How did I not pick this one up earlier! I loved it so much!
The banter, the flirting.... Everything was sooooo good.
I absolutely adored everything in this book!
I'm obsessed with Lynn Painter's writing!
It was everything I expected from a fluffy romcom and I'm so glad I read it!
King of Wrath by Ana Huang
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The chemistry between Dante and Vivian was very obvious and right there. It just did not do it for me as much as I expected it to?
When Dante made an appearance in Twisted Lies, I was so excited for his book. But I did not like it as much as I thought I would?
Don't get me wrong. It was still a pretty good book. I was just disappointed for not liking it as much or falling head over heels in love with it.
It was very much like what you would expect out of marriage of convenience, I just expected a lot more from Ana Huang, especially after loving the entire Twisted Series.
When Dante made an appearance in Twisted Lies, I was so excited for his book. But I did not like it as much as I thought I would?
Don't get me wrong. It was still a pretty good book. I was just disappointed for not liking it as much or falling head over heels in love with it.
It was very much like what you would expect out of marriage of convenience, I just expected a lot more from Ana Huang, especially after loving the entire Twisted Series.
Hail Mary by Kandi Steiner
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
4.75/5
I loved Leo and Mary.... I knew I was gonna love reading about them.
Clay will always be my #1... But Leo did give him a run for the spot...
I am so obsessed with all of them...
My heart feels so happy after reading the last book in the series...
Kandi Steiner writes romance like no one does. Her words hit a different spot in my heart.
Leo was so hot 🥵 and yet such a softie too....
Mary was such a badass bitch...
I loved every second of reading this book and I cannot wait to read more from Kandi (especially now that ik she's coming out with new Hockey romances)
I loved Leo and Mary.... I knew I was gonna love reading about them.
Clay will always be my #1... But Leo did give him a run for the spot...
I am so obsessed with all of them...
My heart feels so happy after reading the last book in the series...
Kandi Steiner writes romance like no one does. Her words hit a different spot in my heart.
Leo was so hot 🥵 and yet such a softie too....
Mary was such a badass bitch...
I loved every second of reading this book and I cannot wait to read more from Kandi (especially now that ik she's coming out with new Hockey romances)