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Fake Shot by Julia Connors

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

*ARC REVIEW*
I really enjoyed the first novel in this series, and very happy to say that I enjoyed this one even more. We really go full circle with Jules and Colt. There is so many years to their story that are slowly given to us in pieces and crafted so masterfully by Julia. The relationship between these two is exquisite and happy to come back to our favorite Boston house. I love the brother's best friend trope and just the sassiness we get from Jules is perfect. I love the build from friendship to something more here. Even better is that there is not third act breakup at all! If you want a sweet and patient love story, I think you will find what you are looking for!

Meant for Her by Natasha Madison

4.0

Koda and Christopher. These two are just so adorable. I won’t lie, I was a little worried with how the novel started that I wouldn’t enjoy the storyline, but it ended up being really unique and drew me in quickly. I will say this is not necessarily my favorite book in the series compared to the first, but it was enjoyable. I always love coming back to characters we’ve seen before as well! 

We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter

dark emotional reflective sad 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

5.0

What a stunning, beautiful, and heart-wrenching novel! My heart is always heavy when reading novels set in World War II and after reading multiple throughout my junior high and high school days, I have mostly veered away from them. Seeing that the novel was being turned into a new show made me curious to pick this one up and try. I have not been disappointed. Following the story of the Kurcs across the WWII era has been incredible. It has been brought to life in such a vivid way that I feel as though I am taking the journey with each member of the family. Based upon the real life stories of the author’s own family, it is inevitable to feel so much emotion as the book draws to a close. It feels so timely as well reading this alongside the many other wars and tragedies occurring in the world currently. If you are looking for your next read, this novel should be moved to the top. 

The Knockout by Bella Matthews

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? It's complicated

4.5

Y’all, I’ve got one word after this one…Ares. I mean what a guy. Strong, alpha-male, caring, (also likes dirty talk if that’s what you’re into). But for real, I love this series and coming back over and over to this cast of characters. In this one we get “good twin” Grace and her story. I see a lot of growth and development in her as we go on and she has to fight for what she wants and not what everyone else thinks she wants. Ares is the perfect partner as her roots for her and lets her fight her own battles. The spicy scenes in this one were really nice, so I don’t think you will be too disappointed. 

 

The Knockout, Bella Matthews (ARC)

Starter Home by Hannah Henry

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

This was such a cute novel. Our story revolves around Hunter and Jonathan. And it is of course the classic my best friend’s brother trope which I was not mad about it at all. I loved the character building here. I think their story wasn’t overly rushed and allowed me to grow alongside the characters. Yes, there is some trauma from one of our guys, but it really doesn’t become their whole personality which is so nice to see. Overall, this is the beginning to a new series and I am excited to see the next one especially with how this character acted in this book. Additionally, I love to see overprotective and caring male characters. Lastly, there is some good spicy scenes so do with that what you will.

*Advanced Reader Copy

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? N/A

5.0

This book has to be one of my favorites that I have read this year. I don’t get emotional over many books anymore, but this one got to me. I love the concept of time in general and looking where you’ve been and where you’re going. I think the idea of being in the in-between is kind of crazy, but it really makes you reflect on yourself. I loved Clementine and Iwan. I think they are created so beautifully, and you can see how time changes them and their relationship. Very happy a friend recommended this one to me!

Meant for Stone by Natasha Madison

emotional funny medium-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

4.5

Here's to Ryleigh and Stone! While I loved getting to see their story, I think what makes these books so fun for me is just the universe that they take place in. You get to see all these different relationships in the families continue to grow. I also loved in this one how we get to see Ryleigh and Stone grow over time not just instantaneous. I don’t think we see that in a lot of romance novels. So yeah. Also, there were points that I just lost it laughing. Like I genuinely think Stone is one of the funniest characters I have read in a while.

The Golden Goal by Annah Conwell

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.75

So this one was new find for me. It hadn’t been on my radar, but as we all know that I am a sucker for anything hockey related, so of course I grabbed it. To say that it surprised me was so nice. I thought it would be pretty basic and just fade away, but I loved the characters here and also loved their development. Something about this writing style spoke to me I guess? I don’t know but I do know that I just really loved this one. Shaw and Sutton are super cute and yeah I am excited to read about our next character related in the series. Sutton and Shaw for the win!

Center Ice by Julia Connors

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Drew and Audrey. I really love seeing the relationship develop. It’s nice to see characters have conversations about their personal issues or things they’d like to work on without it turning into a knock down, drag out fight. It’s so nice to see the development of communication and how you build a good foundation for your relationship. I love Drew’s persistence in knowing what he is looking for and not stopping till he gets it. I love that Audrey knows what she is looking for and will not settle for anything else. She also knows when and when not to pick a fight. I thought this was a unique and interesting plot line that didn’t feel overdone. And if you like spicy scenes there are some goodies in here.

Mine To Keep by Natasha Madison

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

Oh my goodness, I absolutely adore this series. The chemistry between these two characters was so good. I also love getting to see our entire extended family come back again and again. Grace and Caine are just adorable along with Meadow. Natasha Madison is continuously one of my favorite authors to read no matter which series. So excited that I got to read this one and honestly I am usually not a fan of the age gap trope, but this one was great!