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To Woo and to Wed by Martha Waters

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

Martha Waters very quickly became one of my favourite voices in the historical romance genre! I am so sad, that this is the final installment in this series as I've enjoyed everyone. This time we finally get to figure out just what happened between West and Sophie!! And was it ever worth the wait, I love a good fake marriage trope but with the supporting cast of this book all being nosey troublemakers this was even better. So glad West and Sophie got their happy ending and I can't wait to read more from Martha Waters in the future.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard

medium-paced

3.75

This was a fun and quick historical romance. I really enjoyed following the Duke of Greydon and Lady Vesper's journey to happily ever after. I really do wish there had been a few more areas the author had wrapped up with a bow but overall a good read. I look forward to reading more from Amalie Howard in the future.

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Hide: The Graphic Novel by Kiersten White

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This was a very cool premise that took a twist I didn't expect. Very creepy idea to basically make people think they are competing in a reality show when something much more sinister is at play. I really liked how the story was laid out and that we got into each characters head with it. Would love to know more about this universe. Another great book from Kiersten White (also can we get the And I darken series as graphic novels? because they'd be so good)

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Wild Magic by Alexandra Ivy

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I always enjoy Alexandra Ivy books, I find they are able to create a cool fantasy/paranormal world that hooks me in. I really liked the romance between Peri and Valen and the will they won't they element. Overall I really enjoyed this universe and look forward to reading more in the series.

Thank you to netgalley for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

With You Forever by Chloe Liese

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The best part of this series is how flushed out the characters are. Rooney from basically being an adopted Bergman due to her friendship with Willa and Axel being one of the brothers, we already know so much about these two that I've been impatiently waiting for their book. I really loved the fake marriage trope and how it was used in this book. (Team save the A-frame!) I also really related to Rooney as I was down with a stomach bug when I read this book. Also Harry and Skugga are so cute and love what a softie they turned Axel into. Another great addition to the Bergman series! I only have Viggo's book left then I'm finished!

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire

adventurous emotional fast-paced

5.0

It's amazing to me how 9 books into the Wayward Children series Seanan McGuire can still make these books and ideas feel fresh! I am so glad we got more of Antsy and many of my other favourite characters in this universe. As other classmates realize how good Antsy is at finding things the pressure is on to find their doors. Escaping a tricky situation leads them on a quest through multiple worlds leaving behind some of our characters as we go. Also DINOSAURS!

Another amazing heartwrenching addition in this series and I cannot wait to read more!

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Always Only You by Chloe Liese

emotional hopeful fast-paced

4.25

Ren and Frankie 5eva! Seriously loved this dynamic as I'm a sucker for a grumpy sunshine trope and throw in Frankie's strong streak of independence and I was sold. Ren and Frankie have worked together for years meaning anything between them is not allowed. This doesn't prevent Ren from pining for Frankie and as situations change and they end up pushed together in their personal lives feeling start to develop. But as obstacles are thrown their way and Frankie's self sabotage streak kicks in, it'll be a bumpy ride to happy ever after.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

Ever After Always by Chloe Liese

emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.25

We are back with the Berman family for this one - this time following Aiden and Freya as their marriage gets tested. Aiden and Freya have been together for ten years and secrets and miscommunication are starting to come between them. While these two are on rocky ground the Bergman family surprises Freya's  parents with a family trip to Hawaii. Aiden and Freya decide to pretend everything is all right for the sake of the trip. Thanks to the meddling Bergman brother's Aiden spends the trip trying to win Freya back but will all be lost when they head back to reality?

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Only When It's Us by Chloe Liese

hopeful medium-paced

4.25

Finally getting around to reading this series in order, as I've read a random assortment of these already. This follows Ryder and Willa as they are thrown together by their professor, Aiden!, and forced to be partners on a project. This is very much an enemies to lovers, or at least a circumstantial enemy as Willa doesn't know that Ryder needs hearing aids. A fragile friendship develops over the course of this story but when tragedy strikes everything threatens to fall apart. Chloe Liese has created the ultimate comfort family with the Bergmans and is able to create a wonderful love story while pulling on the heart strings.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review,

The Maid by Nita Prose

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75