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The Arrangement by Adriana Locke
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: age gap, marriage of convenience, workplace romance, friends to lovers, boss x employee, billionaire
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: abandonment, chronic illness, death of parent
Do I need to say more that I love this book, everything that Adriana writes, and that I'm gonna read everything she writes for the rest of my life?
I loved Jason and Chloe so much! We Adriana says that she hopes she puts a smile on our faces while reading every time she achieves this because I was smiling so much that face literally hurt at some point. They are so perfect together, and it's clear that they love each other but are too scared to say something. I loved their development.
Oh, and let's don't forget about Mimi! I adored every moment she was present. She was so fun and lovely.
I'm a little sad that I've left their world for now, but I'm prepared to fall in love with the next couple in The Invitation.
Thank you Adriana Locke for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: age gap, marriage of convenience, workplace romance, friends to lovers, boss x employee, billionaire
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: abandonment, chronic illness, death of parent
Do I need to say more that I love this book, everything that Adriana writes, and that I'm gonna read everything she writes for the rest of my life?
I loved Jason and Chloe so much! We Adriana says that she hopes she puts a smile on our faces while reading every time she achieves this because I was smiling so much that face literally hurt at some point. They are so perfect together, and it's clear that they love each other but are too scared to say something. I loved their development.
Oh, and let's don't forget about Mimi! I adored every moment she was present. She was so fun and lovely.
I'm a little sad that I've left their world for now, but I'm prepared to fall in love with the next couple in The Invitation.
Thank you Adriana Locke for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Not That Kind of Icing by Stella Stevenson
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: fake dating, accidental marriage, slow burn, reverse grumpy x sunshine, dislike to love
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: dr*g /alcohol abuse, childhood neglect, childhood cancer, s*xual threats / harassment, threats of violence
I loved this book and how perfect Tristan and Vic were for each other. Tristan is a strong and independent heroine, while Vic is a golden retriever hero.
You just need to read this perfect and amazing book. Stella writes so beautifully, and you just fell in love with her books.
Also, if you didn't read On Ice first, please do before reading this book so that you get the background story, which for Vic and his brother is heartbreaking.
Thank you Stella Stevenson for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: fake dating, accidental marriage, slow burn, reverse grumpy x sunshine, dislike to love
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: dr*g /alcohol abuse, childhood neglect, childhood cancer, s*xual threats / harassment, threats of violence
I loved this book and how perfect Tristan and Vic were for each other. Tristan is a strong and independent heroine, while Vic is a golden retriever hero.
You just need to read this perfect and amazing book. Stella writes so beautifully, and you just fell in love with her books.
Also, if you didn't read On Ice first, please do before reading this book so that you get the background story, which for Vic and his brother is heartbreaking.
Thank you Stella Stevenson for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Drug abuse
The Drawback of Single Dads by Piper Rayne
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: friends to lovers, second chance, single dad, single mom, small town
This book is one of those that just fills your heart with love and warmth.
Palmer and Hudson leave next to each other and co-parent their daughter Adley. They have been friends forever, and one lovely and steamy night result in their daughter. They decided to continue their friendship and raise their daughter together, keeping any feelings away, but of course, they are still there, waiting for the perfect time to rise and intensify them.
They are so sweet together and it's so clear that they are perfect for each other. I just loved them!
Thank you Piper Rayne and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: friends to lovers, second chance, single dad, single mom, small town
This book is one of those that just fills your heart with love and warmth.
Palmer and Hudson leave next to each other and co-parent their daughter Adley. They have been friends forever, and one lovely and steamy night result in their daughter. They decided to continue their friendship and raise their daughter together, keeping any feelings away, but of course, they are still there, waiting for the perfect time to rise and intensify them.
They are so sweet together and it's so clear that they are perfect for each other. I just loved them!
Thank you Piper Rayne and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Fake Shot by Julia Connors
emotional
lighthearted
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: fake engagement, forced proximity, brother's best friend, reformed player, slow burn, V heroine
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: panick attacks, death of a parent, abandonment
I knew before starting this book that Julia would not disappoint. Just take a look at the tropes!! You already know that this book will be good. And it was!!
Jules and a crush on Colt for years, but he saw her only as his best friend's little sister. But life leads Colt to finally realise that he doesn't see Jules like that anymore, and before you know it, there is a fake engagement going.
Of course, our main characters eventually fall in love as they start to spend more time together. I love Jules and Colt! They have such amazing chemistry and are exactly what each other needs. How could Colt finally break Jules's walls that were built up because of her past and that she could trust him.
The slow burn was k*lling me, but in the end, it was so worth it.
Thank you Julia Connors for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: fake engagement, forced proximity, brother's best friend, reformed player, slow burn, V heroine
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: panick attacks, death of a parent, abandonment
I knew before starting this book that Julia would not disappoint. Just take a look at the tropes!! You already know that this book will be good. And it was!!
Jules and a crush on Colt for years, but he saw her only as his best friend's little sister. But life leads Colt to finally realise that he doesn't see Jules like that anymore, and before you know it, there is a fake engagement going.
Of course, our main characters eventually fall in love as they start to spend more time together. I love Jules and Colt! They have such amazing chemistry and are exactly what each other needs. How could Colt finally break Jules's walls that were built up because of her past and that she could trust him.
The slow burn was k*lling me, but in the end, it was so worth it.
Thank you Julia Connors for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Abandonment
A Sky Full Of Stars by Katherine Jay
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: football, brother's best friend, she falls first but he falls harder, right person wrong time
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: alcoholism, mental illness, bullying, child abuse, physical abuse
The is the perfect representation of right person wrong time, and even though we had to wait for them to get their HEA, it was so worthy.
I liked how the author portrayed Thomas's struggles, and I loved his long journey into getting a better man. His character development was *chefs kiss*.
Both of them struggled, and even though Layne was still healing her wounds from childhood, she still was a safe place for him.
Their story is told in multiple parts, so we get to see how they met, how they got feelings and everything that happened between them or in their lives.
Thank you Katherine Jay for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: football, brother's best friend, she falls first but he falls harder, right person wrong time
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: alcoholism, mental illness, bullying, child abuse, physical abuse
The is the perfect representation of right person wrong time, and even though we had to wait for them to get their HEA, it was so worthy.
I liked how the author portrayed Thomas's struggles, and I loved his long journey into getting a better man. His character development was *chefs kiss*.
Both of them struggled, and even though Layne was still healing her wounds from childhood, she still was a safe place for him.
Their story is told in multiple parts, so we get to see how they met, how they got feelings and everything that happened between them or in their lives.
Thank you Katherine Jay for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
I Thought of You by Jewel E. Ann
emotional
slow-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: opposites attract, first love, tortured lead, cinnamon roll hero
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cancer
This book broke in so many ways, and barely put me back together. This is not a love story, more like a friendship story, but the story itself, it's so heartbreaking, and you start to feel what the characters feel. Fine, it does have a little love story there, but it's not between the main characters.
It's a beautiful story that in the end it does have an HEA, but until you reach there bring some tissues with you. I was mostly reading this book at night before bed, and I found myself so many times wiping my tears and then going to sleep thinking about them.
I've read books written by this author, but none of them were like this. It was a privilege to read this book, and I hope that she won't break our hearts again soon, because I don't know how much it can endure.
Thank you Jewel E. Ann and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: opposites attract, first love, tortured lead, cinnamon roll hero
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cancer
This book broke in so many ways, and barely put me back together. This is not a love story, more like a friendship story, but the story itself, it's so heartbreaking, and you start to feel what the characters feel. Fine, it does have a little love story there, but it's not between the main characters.
It's a beautiful story that in the end it does have an HEA, but until you reach there bring some tissues with you. I was mostly reading this book at night before bed, and I found myself so many times wiping my tears and then going to sleep thinking about them.
I've read books written by this author, but none of them were like this. It was a privilege to read this book, and I hope that she won't break our hearts again soon, because I don't know how much it can endure.
Thank you Jewel E. Ann and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Before This Ends by Aurora Rose Reynolds
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town, second chance, single dad, forbidden, best friend's brother in law
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death, murder
I loved this book so much. Miles and Emma are perfect for each other and the connection between them was intense from the early beginning. Their relationship is beautiful and I just love them. They are so cute together.
I adored the moments between Emma and Willow, it really warmed my heart.
It was really interesting that also kept us in suspense with the case that Miles was working on, and it was so good.
Thank you Aurora Rose Reynolds for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town, second chance, single dad, forbidden, best friend's brother in law
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death, murder
I loved this book so much. Miles and Emma are perfect for each other and the connection between them was intense from the early beginning. Their relationship is beautiful and I just love them. They are so cute together.
I adored the moments between Emma and Willow, it really warmed my heart.
It was really interesting that also kept us in suspense with the case that Miles was working on, and it was so good.
Thank you Aurora Rose Reynolds for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Tangled Hearts by Mandy Muse
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: Rapunzel retelling, touch her & d*e, why choose, MFMMM, paranormal, who did this to you?, fated mates
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: attempted r*pe, talk of SA, k*lling
Wow, this book little made me go through a lot of emotions and it kept me in suspense from the start until the end. I was actually taken by surprise when I realized that this series will be only two books. And that is because a lot of things happen and when you are near the end, like 30% left out of the book, without any possibles of getting better, you kinda start doubting how they'll get to their happy ending.
Anyway, I loved these characters, especially Maxton and Ryder, sorry Soren and Gray. I wished Oria trusted her powers more, but it's understandable that it took her time. I also loved the cameos with Katerina and her mates. It only made me read again her books!!
Their story ends with a happy ending, but the story itself isn't done yet because I know that Mandy already cooks something big that will shock us.
Thank you Mandy for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: Rapunzel retelling, touch her & d*e, why choose, MFMMM, paranormal, who did this to you?, fated mates
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: attempted r*pe, talk of SA, k*lling
Wow, this book little made me go through a lot of emotions and it kept me in suspense from the start until the end. I was actually taken by surprise when I realized that this series will be only two books. And that is because a lot of things happen and when you are near the end, like 30% left out of the book, without any possibles of getting better, you kinda start doubting how they'll get to their happy ending.
Anyway, I loved these characters, especially Maxton and Ryder, sorry Soren and Gray. I wished Oria trusted her powers more, but it's understandable that it took her time. I also loved the cameos with Katerina and her mates. It only made me read again her books!!
Their story ends with a happy ending, but the story itself isn't done yet because I know that Mandy already cooks something big that will shock us.
Thank you Mandy for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault