chelsiejoallen's reviews
195 reviews

You Cake My Breath Away by Tobie Carter

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

5.0

What an emotional story! There is love, heartache and a lot of healing. Two people find one another again after the unimaginable loss of a husband and a best friend. You go through all of the emotions while reading this story so buckle up! I genuinely liked this story and you can’t help but fall for Archer and Tilly! 

Sweet and Spiteful Rivalries by C.K. Darling

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? No

5.0

Such a fun short romance novella! This book started with a bang and kept it up throughout! I have a hard time with short stories and the lack of character development or jumping around a lot but this book had none of that. It was well written and wasn’t missing any pieces, you definitley don’t want it to end! It was sweet, spicy and a lot of tension! I loved it! 

The Chances We Take by H.K. Green

adventurous 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? Yes

5.0

I thought this was a cute cowboy/rodeo romance! There was great character development and relationship building! There was undeniable chemistry in this friends to lovers story! I love a good book that you can tell the chemistry between the friends but they just won’t take the leap. I grew up in the rodeo industry and I thought it was cool that H.K. Green included a rodeo dictionary for readers who aren’t familiar with it and can follow along with the story and not feel lost. 

Single Mom's Guide to Love by Chelle Sloan

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Off the chart chemistry, fun banter and a man who would do anything for a woman he has fallen for? What more can you want from a romance book? This was my first book of Chelle’s and I loved it! I felt personally attacked after reading the dedication as it hit the nail on the head with being the oldest daughter and that is me to a T! Chelle has a way to make you really fall in love with all her characters and that was such a fun aspect of reading this book. Logan is charming and irresistible, it was as fun watching Maeve’s strong and driven personality fall for his charm. This story was swoonworthy and funny. Logan and Jayce’s relationship was super sweet and is what every mom strives for! I will definitely be going back to read the first book of the series. 

The Heart by Rosaline Jay

emotional funny 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

4.0

Wow! The Heart book 2 in The Deck of Hearts series was incredible! The twists and turns throughout the book make you go through all the emotions when reading! It’s spicy and the banter is so much fun! I really liked the relationship building between all the characters and the continuation of Sebastian, Luke and Leena from book 1 all while adding new characters, especially Colton (he is my favorite!). The chemistry between Leena and Colton was fire and I want more! 

Ridin' Wild by Annie Winston

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective tense 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

5.0

This was my first MC bad boy romance novel and I have to say I am hooked! I grew up in Northern Colorado and know Wyoming quite well so it was fun to have a book with real places I was familiar with as the settings. This book felt so real to me and I was so immersed that I couldn’t put it down! I felt all of the emotions and I have to applaud Annie for doing such a great job making you feel like you were there! Jenna is so relatable and I would have fallen for Maverick too! He is the epitome of “touch her and die”, he never said much but you could feel his good heart and nature by his actions! I am still fanning myself from the spicy scenes in this book! Definitely a must read and I can’t wait for the next one! 

Crystal Iris by Blair M. Shadows

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective tense 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? No

4.0

I thought this was a good book overall! It was a little slow for my liking but it had enough going on to keep you intrigued. I wish more was explained about the prism since that’s the basis of the book and I was a little confused throughout! It definitely left you with a major cliffhanger and leaves you wanting more. Iris and Hoyt had a great start to a romance that I hope continues! All of the supporting characters were lovable and helped make the storyline. I’m ready for the next one to see what happens next! 

Fix Me Up by Caitlin Klassen

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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? No

5.0

Ahhh I loved loved loved this book! I was selected to recieve an ARC of Fix Me Up and I couldn’t be more grateful! I couldn’t put this book down, it grabs you from the start and keeps you hooked the whole book. I can’t wait to go back to read the first three books in the series. I loved that Grant was a big softie despite his bad boy exterior. Bree was feisty and sweet all while putting Grant in his place and showing him what love is like after tragedy. I really didn’t want this book to end! I love Caitlin’s writing style and she has a new reader for sure! I also thought it was so cool she included the recipes at the end of the book from the food Bree made throughout the story, such a cool thing! 

Tropes-

-Enemies to Lovers

-Accidental Pregnancy 

-Grief/ Healing

-Touch Her and Die

-Found Family 

Right the First Time by Kristen Vail

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.0

This was a cute story! It was an easy read and a fun young adult love! I always love when the unpopular girl gets the popular hot jock. Lenni  deserves Cam and he is so good to her! The drama and plot twists kept you intrigued throughout the book. Definitely an emotional book! 

Comeback by Rebecca Jenshak

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

This would definitely be in my top ten favorite books! It was funny, witty, swoonworthy and spicy! It had all the aspects you look for when reading a romance novel. I read this as an ARC and I can’t wait to go back and read book 1 & 2 in the series.