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Because the Night: A Vampire Romance by Kylie Scott

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

 ​Skye was fabulous, I want to be her feisty self when I grow up. Henry and her educating Lucas on what happened while he napped was hilarious. Lucas and Skye had a whirlwind romance that will have eternal love with lots of snarky banter that Scott is known for. Henry was my favorite person, I wanted him to be my friend. The world that Scott built in the book makes me beg for more in this series. I need to know what happens to Henry and Lucas' other 'children'. 

Playoff by Kat Mizera

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.25

 Blake and Rowan‘s romance was from high school to the second chance as adults. Both of them needed to grow up to become the people they needed to be to make the relationship a lifelong partnership. When do you put others' needs above your own? Mizera dives into the theory of when you hang up your skates and admit you’re never getting the career you hoped for due to your own mistakes.  Playoff is an angst read, along with seeing some familiar characters that are loved in the Phantom family. 

Love on Ice by J.A. Low, J.A. Low

adventurous funny relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

 ​Harper is a strong, independent woman who just can’t find a faithful man. Felix is recovering from my heartbreak and collides on a path with Harper. It’s supposed to be fun and games turn into something so much more. Harper and Felix have a sizzling love life. It starts with a fake relationship and quickly turns into real love. Low gave us all the spiciness with all the emotional feel as Harper got her groove on. 

The Kiss Lottery by Ilsa Madden-Mills

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

 Beckett has never forgot his one true love Everly. The Kissing Lottery brings them back together to find a new path to bring them happiness again. Beckett does his best to woo her back in his life in the little town of Rose. Murder, fireplace, and ghost cracked me up. Madden-Mills gives us a feel good quick read with lots of potential for more books that we just need in life. 

Not Your Biggest Fan by Sara Ney

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

4.5

Andy was the biggest unsure person when it came to dating Harlow, he didn't know how to be normal. Where was his professional athlete suave? None was to be had. Their meet-cute in Central Park is a Ney classic for the ages. Andy and Harlow had a unique balance that made their relationship work. Big Steve Harlow's dad stole all the scenes he was in and who can’t love Kevin. I can’t wait for more in this series. 

Better Than Friends by Jill Shalvis

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.75

 Shalvis gives us friends to lovers in the backdrop of the beautiful Lake Tahoe region. Olive comes back to help her best friend Kate, dealing with her husband's accident. Olive has to deal with her secret love from high school Noah. Shalvis shows the growth between teens and adults and how Noah and Olive can work.  Loved the pets and Kate‘s emotional issues but it’s the perfect foil to Olive's emotional issues. 

Shooting Star by Michelle Mankin

dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

Who doesn’t love rockstar's children finding each other as kids and being the other person? Bo and Peace were opposites attracted with so much angst and heat that Mankin is known for. Bo had to work through his demons to be the man that Peace needed in her life. Lots of twists and turns with breadcrumbs for future books I can’t wait to read. Overall this was a great book that captivated me and kept me turning the pages 

Crossing the Line: A BRAND NEW brother's-best-friend Hockey Romance for 2025 by Kelly Jamieson, Kelly Jamieson

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 Who cannot love a brother‘s best friend's secret romance? Jamison gives us all the feels about Mabel finding herself again with her brother‘s best friend Nash. I liked Mabel was so sensitive to Nash‘s needs to help bring him out of his shell. It’s always the quiet ones you need to worry about. Nash helped ground Mabel and get her to focus on what she wanted in life. It's the great first book in the new Storm series. I can’t wait for more. 

Chase Lovett Wants Me by Helena Hunting

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

 ​I adored Cami and Chase together. Opposites attract mentality as we navigate the sports and reading worlds. Chase was all in for his nerdy LotR, loving girlfriend. He did everything he could to make her his most important person. Cami learned to stand up for herself and accept who she was. Hunting weaves the Toronto storylines perfectly between different series. One of her more steamier books that I have read by her. 

The Wrong Quarterback by C.R. Jane

dark emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0