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Dukes and Dekes by Torie Jean
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: friends to lovers, grumpy x sunshine, brother's best friend, he falls first
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: endometriosis, chronic pain, grief, medical trauma, ableism, death, vomit
Torie amazes me of how beautifully and emotionally she can write. Thanks to her, I started reading books about that has chronic pain in it, and I really appreciate that she emphasizes this in her books. More people should know about endometriosis.
The chemistry between Aulie and Jake is evident from the first chapters, but first, in order for them to be able to share their deep feelings, they must reach the right place. Both of them think that if they open up about their true feelings for each other, they will lose the friendship that they have.
Aulie and Jake are perfect for each other. They both care about each other profoundly, and it's very clear that Jake really has strong feelings for her.
I really liked how the author incorporated the discovery of Aulie's endometriosis and the process, and I hated the doctors who couldn't do the minimum necessary to see what was wrong with her.
Their story has ups and downs, but their feelings and love always win. If you are still not sure whether to start it, just give it a chance. You will definitely not be disappointed.
Thank you Torie Jean for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: friends to lovers, grumpy x sunshine, brother's best friend, he falls first
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: endometriosis, chronic pain, grief, medical trauma, ableism, death, vomit
Torie amazes me of how beautifully and emotionally she can write. Thanks to her, I started reading books about that has chronic pain in it, and I really appreciate that she emphasizes this in her books. More people should know about endometriosis.
The chemistry between Aulie and Jake is evident from the first chapters, but first, in order for them to be able to share their deep feelings, they must reach the right place. Both of them think that if they open up about their true feelings for each other, they will lose the friendship that they have.
Aulie and Jake are perfect for each other. They both care about each other profoundly, and it's very clear that Jake really has strong feelings for her.
I really liked how the author incorporated the discovery of Aulie's endometriosis and the process, and I hated the doctors who couldn't do the minimum necessary to see what was wrong with her.
Their story has ups and downs, but their feelings and love always win. If you are still not sure whether to start it, just give it a chance. You will definitely not be disappointed.
Thank you Torie Jean for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Vomit, Grief, and Medical trauma
Everything But You by Harlow James
pregnancy
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: second chance, high school sweethearts, small town, grumpy x sunshine, right person wrong time, forced proximity, found family
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cancer, death of parent
The most perfect ending for this series!! If you thought Walker and Wyatt were hot, wait until you find out how hot Forrest can be.
Shauna and Forrest were together during high school, but their relationship did not last when the distance between colleges became too big. The breakup that took place affected both of them: Shauna tried to have a new life in Vegas, while Forrest stayed at home to heal a broken heart.
They meet again after many years by chance where Forrest finds out that Shauna is going to get married soon. He returns home with more heart pieces broken, but right on the wedding day he returns to say everything that he has on his heart.
A little later, Shauna and Forrest meet again but this time in Newberry Spring, where Shauna will work together with Forrest's mother for an event. This return of Shauna also brings the return of some old feelings deeply buried in their souls.
Attraction is not a problem for them, but they both have to find and fight for their new relationship. It takes them something to stabilize the relationship, but although the process is a bit painful, it is a beautiful one.
I really liked how everyone tried to get them to be together so that Forrest stops being so grumpy with them. But what I really liked was how Shauna took all the secrets out of Forrest and helped him share them with his family and become a better man.
Thank you Harlow James for this opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: second chance, high school sweethearts, small town, grumpy x sunshine, right person wrong time, forced proximity, found family
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cancer, death of parent
The most perfect ending for this series!! If you thought Walker and Wyatt were hot, wait until you find out how hot Forrest can be.
Shauna and Forrest were together during high school, but their relationship did not last when the distance between colleges became too big. The breakup that took place affected both of them: Shauna tried to have a new life in Vegas, while Forrest stayed at home to heal a broken heart.
They meet again after many years by chance where Forrest finds out that Shauna is going to get married soon. He returns home with more heart pieces broken, but right on the wedding day he returns to say everything that he has on his heart.
A little later, Shauna and Forrest meet again but this time in Newberry Spring, where Shauna will work together with Forrest's mother for an event. This return of Shauna also brings the return of some old feelings deeply buried in their souls.
Attraction is not a problem for them, but they both have to find and fight for their new relationship. It takes them something to stabilize the relationship, but although the process is a bit painful, it is a beautiful one.
I really liked how everyone tried to get them to be together so that Forrest stops being so grumpy with them. But what I really liked was how Shauna took all the secrets out of Forrest and helped him share them with his family and become a better man.
Thank you Harlow James for this opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
Make You Wish I Was Dead by Macy T. Riosa
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: grumpy x sunshine psychopats, stalkerish obsessed heroine, rich boy x poor girl, killer couple, revenge killing spree
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death, blood, violence
JUST DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT'S SO SO GOOD!
I am a fan of the books written by Macy and I definitely had to read this book. You don't want to know how I ran to sign up when Macy's shared the sign up's link.
Now coming back to the book itself, it's short, but very interesting, and Alexei's character development...was so cool and hot.
Camilla is a badass and no one can stop her, she doesn't give a damn about other people's opinions, but she has an obsession. That obsession is Alexei, who is her complete opposite. He is calm, a bit grumpy, silent, and extremely hot.
I really liked the first interactions between them, and that they were initiated by her and he didn't know how to react. So freaking sweet.
This book is dark, but if you have read Red Roses & Black Dahlias before, you are already used to the writing style and how dark Macy can write.
I can't wait to read the next book in this duet. Very enthusiastic about the main characters, especially about the female character because she comes from a very strong family that can destroy you in just a few moments.
Thank you Macy. T. Riosa for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: grumpy x sunshine psychopats, stalkerish obsessed heroine, rich boy x poor girl, killer couple, revenge killing spree
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death, blood, violence
JUST DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ THIS BOOK BECAUSE IT'S SO SO GOOD!
I am a fan of the books written by Macy and I definitely had to read this book. You don't want to know how I ran to sign up when Macy's shared the sign up's link.
Now coming back to the book itself, it's short, but very interesting, and Alexei's character development...was so cool and hot.
Camilla is a badass and no one can stop her, she doesn't give a damn about other people's opinions, but she has an obsession. That obsession is Alexei, who is her complete opposite. He is calm, a bit grumpy, silent, and extremely hot.
I really liked the first interactions between them, and that they were initiated by her and he didn't know how to react. So freaking sweet.
This book is dark, but if you have read Red Roses & Black Dahlias before, you are already used to the writing style and how dark Macy can write.
I can't wait to read the next book in this duet. Very enthusiastic about the main characters, especially about the female character because she comes from a very strong family that can destroy you in just a few moments.
Thank you Macy. T. Riosa for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Broken Dreams by Corinne Michaels
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: fake dating, one bed, small town, single dad, single mom
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death of a parent
I loved this book and I'm so happy to finally read Addison's story. Ever since I met her for the first time, I wanted to find out what is her happy ending that she deserved after so much suffering.
Addison and Grady have something in common. Both are widows and have children of the same age.
The two meet by chance at the daycare where the children go. After that they continue to meet randomly at a restaurant where Addison is with a bad date and him with another investor. Grady comes to her aid when one of the dates is so cringe and bad. That's when also they make an agreement to pretend they are in a relationship in order to achieve what they want: Addison stop being seen as Issac's widow and Grady to get an investor to take his dream further and have a stable living for his son.
The feelings they have for each other were inevitable, but first they had to get to the right place to realize it.
I really liked that I saw some people from Rose Canyon again, which made me want to reread the series after the new year.
I'll let you find more about them and their story because they are such beautiful characters, and Corinne wrote their story so beautifully.
Thank you Corinne Michaels and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: fake dating, one bed, small town, single dad, single mom
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death of a parent
I loved this book and I'm so happy to finally read Addison's story. Ever since I met her for the first time, I wanted to find out what is her happy ending that she deserved after so much suffering.
Addison and Grady have something in common. Both are widows and have children of the same age.
The two meet by chance at the daycare where the children go. After that they continue to meet randomly at a restaurant where Addison is with a bad date and him with another investor. Grady comes to her aid when one of the dates is so cringe and bad. That's when also they make an agreement to pretend they are in a relationship in order to achieve what they want: Addison stop being seen as Issac's widow and Grady to get an investor to take his dream further and have a stable living for his son.
The feelings they have for each other were inevitable, but first they had to get to the right place to realize it.
I really liked that I saw some people from Rose Canyon again, which made me want to reread the series after the new year.
I'll let you find more about them and their story because they are such beautiful characters, and Corinne wrote their story so beautifully.
Thank you Corinne Michaels and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Wicked Ties by Susana Mohel
medium-paced
3.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: he falls first, alpha hero
It all starts with Spencer saving Percival's life. They have an immediate connection, and after Percival is better he wants to get to know Spencer and to thank her for saving his life, he takes her on extravagant trips, leaving home problems in the hands of the police. During the trips, Percival tried to show Spencer that he can trust him and that he can take things slowly in their relationship.
This book had so much potential, but because of the constant repetition it made it hard to read. At first, until I realized that 80% of the book is the same premise, I didn't find the repetition irritating. But when you see that the same idea is repeated endlessly in a different form, it becomes quite tiring.
Thank you Susana Mohel and Grey's Promotions for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: he falls first, alpha hero
It all starts with Spencer saving Percival's life. They have an immediate connection, and after Percival is better he wants to get to know Spencer and to thank her for saving his life, he takes her on extravagant trips, leaving home problems in the hands of the police. During the trips, Percival tried to show Spencer that he can trust him and that he can take things slowly in their relationship.
This book had so much potential, but because of the constant repetition it made it hard to read. At first, until I realized that 80% of the book is the same premise, I didn't find the repetition irritating. But when you see that the same idea is repeated endlessly in a different form, it becomes quite tiring.
Thank you Susana Mohel and Grey's Promotions for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
A Holiday Away by Jess Gardner
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: strangers to friends to lovers, he falls first, small town
This book is a short holiday love story, and it's so good!!
Jane has a broken heart and decides to go to Scotland to spend the Christmas writing and visiting. What she did not expect was that she found such a lovely and friendly group of people. And among them is Leo. He is very sexy and such kind hearted. He was so lovely and perfect for Jane.
Jane, not wanting any relationship, was reticent, but spending a lot of time together only made them develop feelings for each other. But the biggest problem is: how will they manage a possible long-distance relationship when Jane will need to return to America?
Ahh I want to tell you so much about it, but I feel like this book it's one that needs to be discovered by yourself and feel it.
Thank you Jess Gardner for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: strangers to friends to lovers, he falls first, small town
This book is a short holiday love story, and it's so good!!
Jane has a broken heart and decides to go to Scotland to spend the Christmas writing and visiting. What she did not expect was that she found such a lovely and friendly group of people. And among them is Leo. He is very sexy and such kind hearted. He was so lovely and perfect for Jane.
Jane, not wanting any relationship, was reticent, but spending a lot of time together only made them develop feelings for each other. But the biggest problem is: how will they manage a possible long-distance relationship when Jane will need to return to America?
Ahh I want to tell you so much about it, but I feel like this book it's one that needs to be discovered by yourself and feel it.
Thank you Jess Gardner for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Until Hanna by Aurora Rose Reynolds
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: vacation fling, age gap, touch her & d*e, possessive & alpha hero, he falls first, surprise baby
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: pregnancy
I loved this book!! The way the author wrote the character development and what they go through is written so beautifully. I would give anything to be able to read this book again for the first time.
Hanna is a stewardess and has sworn off man since her last relationship was bad. She thought she found her soulmate, but that changed when her ex already had a wife and got another woman pregnant. Now, Hanna focuses on herself, but on her flight to Ibiza she meets Walker. She has his number, and after much persuasion from her cousin, she agrees to call him and meet.
During the time they stay there, something happens between them, but now that Hanna has to leave, will the two meet again?
Walker knows that Hanna only wants a fling, but he will change that into a real relationship, because he wants to show her how it is in a relationship with him.
A lot happens throughout the course of the book, but I'll leave it to you to discover, because it's an extraordinary story and I hope you'll like it as much as I did.
Thank you Aurora Rose Reynolds for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: vacation fling, age gap, touch her & d*e, possessive & alpha hero, he falls first, surprise baby
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: pregnancy
I loved this book!! The way the author wrote the character development and what they go through is written so beautifully. I would give anything to be able to read this book again for the first time.
Hanna is a stewardess and has sworn off man since her last relationship was bad. She thought she found her soulmate, but that changed when her ex already had a wife and got another woman pregnant. Now, Hanna focuses on herself, but on her flight to Ibiza she meets Walker. She has his number, and after much persuasion from her cousin, she agrees to call him and meet.
During the time they stay there, something happens between them, but now that Hanna has to leave, will the two meet again?
Walker knows that Hanna only wants a fling, but he will change that into a real relationship, because he wants to show her how it is in a relationship with him.
A lot happens throughout the course of the book, but I'll leave it to you to discover, because it's an extraordinary story and I hope you'll like it as much as I did.
Thank you Aurora Rose Reynolds for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Flame by Adriana Locke
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: alpha hero, city girl x country boy, fake dating, forced proximity, grumpy x sunshine, heroine in danger, marriage of convenience, opposites attract, small town
OMG, THIS BOOK WAS SO SO GOOD!! Foxx was always one of the characters that caught my attention throughout the series and when his time finally came, I devoured the book just in a few hours!
Adriana chooses the title for this book perfectly because phew these two are super hot. Bianca and Foxx have such a strong and wonderful chemistry between them, and the spicy scenes are so steamy. You are not ready for them!
They had known each other for a long time, when Foxx worked as a bodyguard for Bianca. Now they randomly meet again, but immediately they click again. They both have strong feelings for each other deep down, but neither of them acted. But now that they have to spend time as husband and wife, will anything change?
I loved the banter and humor in this book. Banks is still Banks and I will forever adore him, but Foxx...phew he can be a dirty man in bed, but also a sweetheart (only for Bianca duh).
Thank you Adriana Locke and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: alpha hero, city girl x country boy, fake dating, forced proximity, grumpy x sunshine, heroine in danger, marriage of convenience, opposites attract, small town
OMG, THIS BOOK WAS SO SO GOOD!! Foxx was always one of the characters that caught my attention throughout the series and when his time finally came, I devoured the book just in a few hours!
Adriana chooses the title for this book perfectly because phew these two are super hot. Bianca and Foxx have such a strong and wonderful chemistry between them, and the spicy scenes are so steamy. You are not ready for them!
They had known each other for a long time, when Foxx worked as a bodyguard for Bianca. Now they randomly meet again, but immediately they click again. They both have strong feelings for each other deep down, but neither of them acted. But now that they have to spend time as husband and wife, will anything change?
I loved the banter and humor in this book. Banks is still Banks and I will forever adore him, but Foxx...phew he can be a dirty man in bed, but also a sweetheart (only for Bianca duh).
Thank you Adriana Locke and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
A Temporary Memory by Marie Johnston
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: age gap, small town, single dad, nanny, cowboy
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: manipulative ex
It's not the first time I've read from this author, so I'm not surprised that she once again managed to write a formidable book.
Tova and Cody's story is beautiful and emotional. I loved how the author highlighted all of Tova's fears and how she made her overcome them. I'm not saying that Cody doesn't have fears, but I felt that Tova's were so deep.
Cody is a single father after his wife died. He lives in Crocus Valley until his children start school and move in with his in-laws. He meets Tova accidentally one evening when he was having dinner with his children at a restaurant. What he did not take into account is that later Tova will become the children's nanny and the woman for whom he begins to feel something.
Tova ran away from a relationship where her ex controlled everything. Now, without anything on her own, she is desperate to find a job so that she can take care of her mother and herself. She accepted the job as a nanny, but only now she sees the true face of Cody. A face of a man who deeply down still mourns for his wife, who is simply overwhelmed by how much work he has for his job and the attention he has to give to the child, and the perfect man for her.
While Tova works for him, they get closer, and when the tension between them becomes too unbearable, they both give in. But with the closeness of the children and Cody's departure to his in-laws separate them or bring them closer together even more? I'll leave that to you to discover.
I loved every moment of this book and how it captivated me from the first pages. Many rounds of applause to the author of this amazing book!!
Thank you Marie Johnston for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: age gap, small town, single dad, nanny, cowboy
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: manipulative ex
It's not the first time I've read from this author, so I'm not surprised that she once again managed to write a formidable book.
Tova and Cody's story is beautiful and emotional. I loved how the author highlighted all of Tova's fears and how she made her overcome them. I'm not saying that Cody doesn't have fears, but I felt that Tova's were so deep.
Cody is a single father after his wife died. He lives in Crocus Valley until his children start school and move in with his in-laws. He meets Tova accidentally one evening when he was having dinner with his children at a restaurant. What he did not take into account is that later Tova will become the children's nanny and the woman for whom he begins to feel something.
Tova ran away from a relationship where her ex controlled everything. Now, without anything on her own, she is desperate to find a job so that she can take care of her mother and herself. She accepted the job as a nanny, but only now she sees the true face of Cody. A face of a man who deeply down still mourns for his wife, who is simply overwhelmed by how much work he has for his job and the attention he has to give to the child, and the perfect man for her.
While Tova works for him, they get closer, and when the tension between them becomes too unbearable, they both give in. But with the closeness of the children and Cody's departure to his in-laws separate them or bring them closer together even more? I'll leave that to you to discover.
I loved every moment of this book and how it captivated me from the first pages. Many rounds of applause to the author of this amazing book!!
Thank you Marie Johnston for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Chasing Hartes by Madyn Rose
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town, single mom, billionaire, sport romance, he falls first, one night stand
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: emotional abuse & manipulation, physical violence
This book is so good, you really have to read it!!
Millie and Jack's story is a very emotional one, with many ups and downs, with nasty situations that always came in their way, but in the end their love won.
Millie is a single mother after her ex left her ex-best friend pregnant while she was pregnant herself. Many years after that moment, Millie is still controlled by her ex's words, thus unable to live her life to the fullest. All this, changes when, on her birthday, on the cruise where she was with her friends, she spends a one night stand with Jack and fate brings them back together later.
She wants to have a relationship with him, but the drama in her ex makes her stay away here for Jack. But how will Jack's presence in her life change the current situation?
Jack is a baseball player who falls madly for Millie since the first night together. When he finally finds her, he wants to spend as much time as possible with her, and with her daughter who conquers him from the first. He is the perfect man for them. He is there for Millie and helps her fight her ex when things get complicated.
Although I would have liked to focus more on Jack's character and backstory, and for Millie to meet his family, the author did an excellent job overall.
It's not really a spicy book, because it puts a lot of emphasis on the plot, but there are some steamy scenes.
Thank you Madyn Rose for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was received via BookSirens.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town, single mom, billionaire, sport romance, he falls first, one night stand
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: emotional abuse & manipulation, physical violence
This book is so good, you really have to read it!!
Millie and Jack's story is a very emotional one, with many ups and downs, with nasty situations that always came in their way, but in the end their love won.
Millie is a single mother after her ex left her ex-best friend pregnant while she was pregnant herself. Many years after that moment, Millie is still controlled by her ex's words, thus unable to live her life to the fullest. All this, changes when, on her birthday, on the cruise where she was with her friends, she spends a one night stand with Jack and fate brings them back together later.
She wants to have a relationship with him, but the drama in her ex makes her stay away here for Jack. But how will Jack's presence in her life change the current situation?
Jack is a baseball player who falls madly for Millie since the first night together. When he finally finds her, he wants to spend as much time as possible with her, and with her daughter who conquers him from the first. He is the perfect man for them. He is there for Millie and helps her fight her ex when things get complicated.
Although I would have liked to focus more on Jack's character and backstory, and for Millie to meet his family, the author did an excellent job overall.
It's not really a spicy book, because it puts a lot of emphasis on the plot, but there are some steamy scenes.
Thank you Madyn Rose for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
This book was received via BookSirens.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse