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No Rings Attached by Rachel Lacey
5.0
No Rings Attached follows Lia and Grace on an adventure of favors. Meeting finally through a mutual friend, Grace agrees to be Lia’s fake girlfriend for a family wedding. The chemistry is undeniable but Grace has a golden rule- she doesn’t date. Maybe it’s that Lia isn’t a close friend or maybe it’s the connection and her ability to be calm and listen that allows Grace to open up about the past she’s been running from since childhood. The novel is the second of the series but an easy stand alone book that gives the perfect balance of building friendships, facing your fears, falling in love and just a little bit of steam. Rachel Lacey does a wonderful job at building characters that are quirky and relatable while being realistic in her plot.
Falling for the Suitor by Holly Kerr
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Three Birds Press for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!
Bexley didn’t imagine herself to be the kind of woman who would compete in a reality dating show let alone actually fall in love with the suitor but with 25 other women who are trying to win Grayson’s heart will the connection be enough?
Holly Kerr takes you on the dramatic journey of Bexley and Grayson trying to dig deep and find love while also juggling the attention of other women. The alternating perspectives of the two leaves the reader feeling the butterflies, getting jealous, and being frustrated over the miscommunications. I enjoyed this unique story of reality dating shows and trying to build deeper connections while the world watches. My only downfall with the book is how the ending seems to be fast-forwarded in comparison to the rest of the book. There’s no real sense of time in terms of what point of the show they’re in. If you are a fan of the reality dating shows, this is for you! You’ll get an inside point of view on what goes on.
Bexley didn’t imagine herself to be the kind of woman who would compete in a reality dating show let alone actually fall in love with the suitor but with 25 other women who are trying to win Grayson’s heart will the connection be enough?
Holly Kerr takes you on the dramatic journey of Bexley and Grayson trying to dig deep and find love while also juggling the attention of other women. The alternating perspectives of the two leaves the reader feeling the butterflies, getting jealous, and being frustrated over the miscommunications. I enjoyed this unique story of reality dating shows and trying to build deeper connections while the world watches. My only downfall with the book is how the ending seems to be fast-forwarded in comparison to the rest of the book. There’s no real sense of time in terms of what point of the show they’re in. If you are a fan of the reality dating shows, this is for you! You’ll get an inside point of view on what goes on.
The Wedding Setup by Sonali Dev
5.0
A beautiful short story of love and loss. After Ayesha’s brother dies she becomes the dutiful daughter she thinks her mother wants her to be. She lets go of her dreams, her fierce personality, and her life to become someone she believes her mother needs her to be.
This was a quick but emotional read. I grew to love the characters in no time and really felt that I was watching everything unfold. The stubbornness, the fear, the guilt- it’s written in a way that will leave you speechless.
This was a quick but emotional read. I grew to love the characters in no time and really felt that I was watching everything unfold. The stubbornness, the fear, the guilt- it’s written in a way that will leave you speechless.
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
5.0
When “good-luck” Ami and the entire wedding attendees come down with food poisoning it leaves “bad-luck” Olive and best man, Ethan, to take over the honeymoon. While a free trip to Maui sounds delightful, pretending to be married to a person you can’t stand to look at might be the downfall to this vacation.
I don’t often find myself legitimately laughing out loud while reading a book but this one did it for me. I found myself cackling over the sarcastic jabs and silly banter. Olive and Ethan are lovable and you grow to really feel for both of them. If you’re down for the silly romances and comedic relief of reading from a realistic perspective of what relationships are, this is for you! Get your heart broken, hold grudges, and fall in love with this stellar cast of characters.
I don’t often find myself legitimately laughing out loud while reading a book but this one did it for me. I found myself cackling over the sarcastic jabs and silly banter. Olive and Ethan are lovable and you grow to really feel for both of them. If you’re down for the silly romances and comedic relief of reading from a realistic perspective of what relationships are, this is for you! Get your heart broken, hold grudges, and fall in love with this stellar cast of characters.
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
5.0
Soulmate Equation has everything you could want. A great cast of characters who are easy to love, slow-burn romance and rewarding steamy scenes, quirky and sarcastic banter, a tinge of heartbreak, and a killer comeback ending. May we all have a Jess or River as partners, a friend like Fizzy, sassy children like Juno, and the cutest grandparents. I was hesitant over whether I’d really love this one but it did not disappoint!
This Might Be Too Personal by Alyssa Shelasky
5.0
A touching memoir and collection of stories making up Alyssa Shelasky’s life. Alyssa has a way of writing to make the reader feel that they are a few drinks in, hearing all of the raunchy and soul-crushing stories you only share with your closest friends. I laughed, I cried (thank you to the surprise Avett Brothers reference), my inner woman and mother aches for her, I felt the second-hand embarrassment. What a touching collection of stories leading us to present day. I’ve ended the book feeling like Alyssa is a close friend and she is gifted in making readers connect with everything she says.
Just the Way You Are by Beth Moran
4.0
As Ollie’s 30th birthday is drawing near, she decides to take the leap and move out on her own and away from her co-dependent and controlling mother. Desperate to find herself outside of who her mother wants her to be, Ollie takes on the journey of completing her dream list solo.
Beth Moran writes her cast of characters in a deeply relatable way so you connect emotionally with them. While the mother aspect of the novel is what sets up the whole storyline, I really hated the character and it felt like everyone else was also enabling while criticizing Ollie for not just leaving. The town is written in a way that honestly, I’m still not sure of how big it is but the characters fill every hole. The story is simple and casual with no desperation feel to speed along the story and rush to the end. It’s written in a way that you feel like you’re just along for the ride, watching Ollie’s life unfold.
Beth Moran writes her cast of characters in a deeply relatable way so you connect emotionally with them. While the mother aspect of the novel is what sets up the whole storyline, I really hated the character and it felt like everyone else was also enabling while criticizing Ollie for not just leaving. The town is written in a way that honestly, I’m still not sure of how big it is but the characters fill every hole. The story is simple and casual with no desperation feel to speed along the story and rush to the end. It’s written in a way that you feel like you’re just along for the ride, watching Ollie’s life unfold.