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Teacher's Pet by Katerina St Clair
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Murder, Alcohol
Moderate: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
King of Pride by Ana Huang
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.25
I really liked the first book. (Could I be because Jacob Morgan is speaking in an Italian accent? And speaking Italian? Maybe) and this one was good but didn’t love it as much as the first.
I liked the forbidden love between Isa and Kai - it started to lose me at the end with the “breakup” scene. I was starting to predict the plot super early. So that took me out a little bit. The two VAs did a really good job and I love how they changed their voices with each character. I really enjoy it when duets do that.
I liked the forbidden love between Isa and Kai - it started to lose me at the end with the “breakup” scene. I was starting to predict the plot super early. So that took me out a little bit. The two VAs did a really good job and I love how they changed their voices with each character. I really enjoy it when duets do that.
Broken Deal by Yinn Quirós
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Book One was Aria and Damien. Now it’s the friend’s turn. Sophia & Enzo. These two were hot from the start with the tension and the chemistry. This was a little second chance, a little forced proximity mixed with “broken hearted/player”.
This book took me on a ride I wasn’t prepared for. I don’t think a character hit me in the chest like Sophia did. I don’t think I got the background of a character and went “Same, girl”. Cause when we got her history on why she is, the way she is….I had to step away for a second cause we had the same childhood/history. Down to the holding the little sister while the parents fought. (DV Trigger warnings, please check before reading).
I loved how resilient she was, how strong she was, how she tried to act like she was this “hard” shell when really all baby girl needed was someone to hold her.
In enters Enzo….cause that made us down BAD from the jump. I giggled at their chemistry. It felt organic, and flowed nicely and the smut entered at the right time. I enjoyed this book a little more than book one. I really hope book three is Isabella and Matteo cause 👀. I need to know what’s going on there!
This book took me on a ride I wasn’t prepared for. I don’t think a character hit me in the chest like Sophia did. I don’t think I got the background of a character and went “Same, girl”. Cause when we got her history on why she is, the way she is….I had to step away for a second cause we had the same childhood/history. Down to the holding the little sister while the parents fought. (DV Trigger warnings, please check before reading).
I loved how resilient she was, how strong she was, how she tried to act like she was this “hard” shell when really all baby girl needed was someone to hold her.
In enters Enzo….cause that made us down BAD from the jump. I giggled at their chemistry. It felt organic, and flowed nicely and the smut entered at the right time. I enjoyed this book a little more than book one. I really hope book three is Isabella and Matteo cause 👀. I need to know what’s going on there!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
Shy Girl by Mia Ballard
Holy fucking shit….this was one wild ride that I enjoyed! First you see the cover and you think “oh what a pretty cover” and then you read the summary and you think “oh, ok…this could be good. Interesting.” And then you’re reading it and all you’re think is “holy fucking shit what did I just read”
You have Gia, this 30 year old woman that is down on her luck, jobless and has severe OCD. On the other side you have Nathan, a 45 year old man that is on a sugar daddy site but has sinister intentions. I looooooved how the power dynamic shifted in this story and the pace most of all. Because it was almost like Nathan has to break Gia both mentally and physically for her to be “free”.
Goddamn the manipulation that she goes through was almost suffocating at how easy he was able to do it. Like a predator. This story is very poignant to what is going on now with women having their choice stripped away, and how society is towards women. Very clever.
And how slowly but surely she becomes the animal and escapes fully as this new version of herself. I was cheering for our girl as she was literally ripping her captor apart. This was grotesque, it was horrifyingly beautiful. I am so so happy I was able to read this.
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dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
You have Gia, this 30 year old woman that is down on her luck, jobless and has severe OCD. On the other side you have Nathan, a 45 year old man that is on a sugar daddy site but has sinister intentions. I looooooved how the power dynamic shifted in this story and the pace most of all. Because it was almost like Nathan has to break Gia both mentally and physically for her to be “free”.
Goddamn the manipulation that she goes through was almost suffocating at how easy he was able to do it. Like a predator. This story is very poignant to what is going on now with women having their choice stripped away, and how society is towards women. Very clever.
And how slowly but surely she becomes the animal and escapes fully as this new version of herself. I was cheering for our girl as she was literally ripping her captor apart. This was grotesque, it was horrifyingly beautiful. I am so so happy I was able to read this.
This story has trigger warnings. Please view before reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Blood, Kidnapping
Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Vomit, Pregnancy
My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
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
This book was super cute. It was a good mix of sexy and funny. I think the plot and storyline was original. I have read stories with demons and nephilim before but nothing like this!! The idea of how Ash is cursed and Eva is the only one to see him is so so clever!!! Especially since I didn’t see her true identity as a nephilim!!! And even her dad being a Grigori. I thought he would come to be a demon before that so amazing!! I like the cast of characters that are given to us here. Meph and Misti are my favorite!! The smut in this was placed well and made sense with the story. Which I enjoy. Like….I want smut but i also want my porn to have a plot 🤪
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Violence
Minor: Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Homebound by Meredith Trapp
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This book was overall enjoyable and it was a quick read. There were points that feel repetitive. I was reading the same internal thoughts of the main characters over and over and that is a small “book ick” of mine. But it didn’t take away from the story.
This was still a classic slow burn romance. The smut scenes in this book feel rightly placed. We get about 5 in detail, with a few more just being mentions. Love a good single dad trope! Wyatt was cute with his little girl. I love how there was no miscommunication trope (though I am a sucker), no cheating trope, or anything like that. It was solely about them, and how they became a couple/family.
This was still a classic slow burn romance. The smut scenes in this book feel rightly placed. We get about 5 in detail, with a few more just being mentions. Love a good single dad trope! Wyatt was cute with his little girl. I love how there was no miscommunication trope (though I am a sucker), no cheating trope, or anything like that. It was solely about them, and how they became a couple/family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Where do I even begin with this book. First and foremost Lucie and Aidan - the banter from the jump was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. It was flirty, it was cheeky, it was everything you want in a MC couple. I related to every character in this book and I LOVED THAT.
When Lucie was on the phone with Aidan for the first time and she was talking about “how the world makes you feel silly for the things you want” FELT THAT. When she spoke of wanting magic (and later hones) I was like “girl you’re preaching to the choir”. But on the flip side I got why Aidan was so closed off, why he “stopped believing” in love. That boy was TRAUMATIZED! And
Aidan mother-fucking Valentine…the man you are 🥵. This man was down bad from the moment he heard her speak on the phone. And when he RUSHED to the restaurant for her…that was it. I was done. WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU GOT PINEAPPLE PIZZA CAUSE SHE WAS ON YOUR MIND!!!
The smut scenes in this books were top mother f’ing tier. It didn’t feel out of place, the pacing was right throughout the entire book. Maggie, Maya, Greyson and Patty were my favorite side characters. Honestly you got this characters personalities so clearly cause BK’s writing was so good. Sometimes background characters get lost. Easily favorite read of 2025! I wish I could reread and experience it all over again.
When Lucie was on the phone with Aidan for the first time and she was talking about “how the world makes you feel silly for the things you want” FELT THAT. When she spoke of wanting magic (and later hones) I was like “girl you’re preaching to the choir”. But on the flip side I got why Aidan was so closed off, why he “stopped believing” in love. That boy was TRAUMATIZED! And
Aidan mother-fucking Valentine…the man you are 🥵. This man was down bad from the moment he heard her speak on the phone. And when he RUSHED to the restaurant for her…that was it. I was done. WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU GOT PINEAPPLE PIZZA CAUSE SHE WAS ON YOUR MIND!!!
The smut scenes in this books were top mother f’ing tier. It didn’t feel out of place, the pacing was right throughout the entire book. Maggie, Maya, Greyson and Patty were my favorite side characters. Honestly you got this characters personalities so clearly cause BK’s writing was so good. Sometimes background characters get lost. Easily favorite read of 2025! I wish I could reread and experience it all over again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness
Minor: Abandonment
The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 12%.
There was a whole lot of nothing going on but at the same time there was so much going on I was confused. Couldn’t understand how to pronounce one name have it be a person or a place. I wanted to like it so bad but it was becoming a chore to read and not enjoyable.
Twisted Hate by Ana Huang
emotional
funny
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? No
3.75