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Love You Anyway by Stacy Travis
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: age gap, billionaire, forced proximity, brother's best friend, small town
I really liked this book and how naturally the relationship between PJ and Colin progressed.
PJ is the youngest in her family and always had to prove herself. Colin is an astrophysicist who hides out at his friend's winery. They meet in a very funny way, and after that their relationship develops more and more beautiful. PJ shows him that he can relax and that he is capable of love, while Colin just supports her with words of affirmation and trough actions.
I loved the moments between them, but especially how PJ taught Colin how to relax, it was so strange for him. I can't wait to see what the next book in the series will be like!
Thank you Stacy Travis and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: age gap, billionaire, forced proximity, brother's best friend, small town
I really liked this book and how naturally the relationship between PJ and Colin progressed.
PJ is the youngest in her family and always had to prove herself. Colin is an astrophysicist who hides out at his friend's winery. They meet in a very funny way, and after that their relationship develops more and more beautiful. PJ shows him that he can relax and that he is capable of love, while Colin just supports her with words of affirmation and trough actions.
I loved the moments between them, but especially how PJ taught Colin how to relax, it was so strange for him. I can't wait to see what the next book in the series will be like!
Thank you Stacy Travis and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Unending Love by Stacey Lynn
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: one night stand, secret baby, small town, hockey
I really liked this book. It's a very sweet book and you can't help but fall in love with the characters.
One thing I loved was the fact that the author wrote the evolution of their relationship so naturally and that she didn't rush them into one.
Emily is a very nice character. She kept looking for her son's father, but fate made it so that she found him after a few years. Caleb was totally taken by surprise, but he recovered immediately and did his best to have a relationship with his son.
There is a great tension between Emily and Caleb that makes the entire course of the book grow, and explode when Emily and Caleb are ready to take another step in their relationship.
The hockey part is not really shown. It would have been very nice if there had been more scenes between Caleb and his son on the ice or doing something related to hockey.
Thank you Stacy Lynn for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: one night stand, secret baby, small town, hockey
I really liked this book. It's a very sweet book and you can't help but fall in love with the characters.
One thing I loved was the fact that the author wrote the evolution of their relationship so naturally and that she didn't rush them into one.
Emily is a very nice character. She kept looking for her son's father, but fate made it so that she found him after a few years. Caleb was totally taken by surprise, but he recovered immediately and did his best to have a relationship with his son.
There is a great tension between Emily and Caleb that makes the entire course of the book grow, and explode when Emily and Caleb are ready to take another step in their relationship.
The hockey part is not really shown. It would have been very nice if there had been more scenes between Caleb and his son on the ice or doing something related to hockey.
Thank you Stacy Lynn for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Long For by J.L. Stray
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: rockstar, accidental pregnancy, slow burn, best friend's brother, friends to lovers
This book was quite interesting and I really like it. I don't think I've ever read a book with the accidental pregnancy trope where the hero is a rockstar.
Emma always wanted her best friend's brother, and one night changes everything between them. From the moment Aiden finds out he's going to be a dad, he becomes very protective and possessive of Emma, ββand he's always by her side to give her comfort.
At first it takes them a while until they recognize the strong feelings, but even when they do, mainly Emma, everything becomes even more explosive. I really liked the sweet and spicy moments between them, and how they developed as characters throughout the story.
Thank you J.L. Stray for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: rockstar, accidental pregnancy, slow burn, best friend's brother, friends to lovers
This book was quite interesting and I really like it. I don't think I've ever read a book with the accidental pregnancy trope where the hero is a rockstar.
Emma always wanted her best friend's brother, and one night changes everything between them. From the moment Aiden finds out he's going to be a dad, he becomes very protective and possessive of Emma, ββand he's always by her side to give her comfort.
At first it takes them a while until they recognize the strong feelings, but even when they do, mainly Emma, everything becomes even more explosive. I really liked the sweet and spicy moments between them, and how they developed as characters throughout the story.
Thank you J.L. Stray for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
The Nightmare & The Daydream by Jeanette Rose, Alexis Rune
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: stabby FMC x sunshine MMC, one sided enemies to lovers, golden retriever "stalker" hero
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: violence, blood, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, self harm
This novella is so good and I am so glad that the authors wrote Helios and MelinoΓ«'s story.
Their relationship starts as a one sided enemies to lovers, because Helios is so in love with MelinoΓ«. He is there for her all time, understands her and takes care of her when she disappears into the deepest thoughts. It is very difficult for her to understand love and to trust another person, but she starts with small steps.
Their story is really cute and lovely, but it seemed so short. I would have loved there were more moments between them. If you haven't read it yet, what are you waiting for? Start it now!
Thank you Jeanette Rose and Alexis Rune for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: stabby FMC x sunshine MMC, one sided enemies to lovers, golden retriever "stalker" hero
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: violence, blood, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, self harm
This novella is so good and I am so glad that the authors wrote Helios and MelinoΓ«'s story.
Their relationship starts as a one sided enemies to lovers, because Helios is so in love with MelinoΓ«. He is there for her all time, understands her and takes care of her when she disappears into the deepest thoughts. It is very difficult for her to understand love and to trust another person, but she starts with small steps.
Their story is really cute and lovely, but it seemed so short. I would have loved there were more moments between them. If you haven't read it yet, what are you waiting for? Start it now!
Thank you Jeanette Rose and Alexis Rune for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Violence, Blood, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
The Queen & The King by Jeanette Rose, Alexis Rune
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: family drama, Hades & Persephone retelling, mid-sized FMC, fated mates, shadow daddy
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: violence, attempted s*xual assault
This book is the perfect ending to this trilogy.
Hades suffered a lot, and every chapter in his POV broke my heart. Persephone, after escaping again from her mother's domination, becomes that unstoppable force again that we know of. I couldn't wait for the moment of the reunion, and it was so exciting, emotional and suspense. The authors really liked to play with our feelings.
I loved it very much, and I suggest you read it together with the novella The Nightmare & The Daydream, in order to have an even greater impact.
Thank you Jeanette Rose and Alexis Rune for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: family drama, Hades & Persephone retelling, mid-sized FMC, fated mates, shadow daddy
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: violence, attempted s*xual assault
This book is the perfect ending to this trilogy.
Hades suffered a lot, and every chapter in his POV broke my heart. Persephone, after escaping again from her mother's domination, becomes that unstoppable force again that we know of. I couldn't wait for the moment of the reunion, and it was so exciting, emotional and suspense. The authors really liked to play with our feelings.
I loved it very much, and I suggest you read it together with the novella The Nightmare & The Daydream, in order to have an even greater impact.
Thank you Jeanette Rose and Alexis Rune for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
This Much Is True by Adriana Locke
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: city girl x country boy, forced proximity, found family, one bed, runaway bride, second chance, small town
I loved this book very much. Even tough is very easy to read, you immediately fall in love with the characters and their world.
The author has a writing style in such a way that you feel like you belong there, and so easily puts a smile on your face and warms your heart. I haven't come across anything like this with other authors.
Laina is a superstar, but now she's just a runaway bride after she finally takes the step to get rid of all the men who control her. She runs straight to the place where she feels the safest, and that is Luke's house. I really liked the fact that Luke made her feel so safe after everything that happened between them years ago. He was there for everything she needed.
The chemistry between them is still very strong, but now Luke has to fight hard to be able to overcome the barriers put up by Laina in relation to trust.
I loved Luke's family, but especially the conversations between the brothers. They always made me laugh.
This is clearly one of my favorite books written by Adriana, and I thank her for writing such a beautiful book.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: city girl x country boy, forced proximity, found family, one bed, runaway bride, second chance, small town
I loved this book very much. Even tough is very easy to read, you immediately fall in love with the characters and their world.
The author has a writing style in such a way that you feel like you belong there, and so easily puts a smile on your face and warms your heart. I haven't come across anything like this with other authors.
Laina is a superstar, but now she's just a runaway bride after she finally takes the step to get rid of all the men who control her. She runs straight to the place where she feels the safest, and that is Luke's house. I really liked the fact that Luke made her feel so safe after everything that happened between them years ago. He was there for everything she needed.
The chemistry between them is still very strong, but now Luke has to fight hard to be able to overcome the barriers put up by Laina in relation to trust.
I loved Luke's family, but especially the conversations between the brothers. They always made me laugh.
This is clearly one of my favorite books written by Adriana, and I thank her for writing such a beautiful book.
The Rebel by Marni Mann
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: alpha hero, billionaire, forced proximity, one bed, enemies to lovers
I loved this book. It's the perfect combination of the tropes mentioned above, and with the spice...*chef kiss*
If I could resume this book in a few words, it would be: A spectacular hot 3 days stranded because of a storm between the main characters, until the hero finds that the woman he wants is part of the rival family so he feels betrayed and starts "to hate" her (but of course we already know that deep down he has feelings for her), so our heroine fights for him and to be together..and well at some point he finally gives in and now are sweet and happy together.
The spicy scenes are so hot that you need something cold to cool you down. So be prepared girls because Cooper knows how to do it.
This book is definitely now one of my favorites, and can't wait to read the next one. I have a feeling that would be mind blowing.
Thank you Marni Mann and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: alpha hero, billionaire, forced proximity, one bed, enemies to lovers
I loved this book. It's the perfect combination of the tropes mentioned above, and with the spice...*chef kiss*
If I could resume this book in a few words, it would be: A spectacular hot 3 days stranded because of a storm between the main characters, until the hero finds that the woman he wants is part of the rival family so he feels betrayed and starts "to hate" her (but of course we already know that deep down he has feelings for her), so our heroine fights for him and to be together..and well at some point he finally gives in and now are sweet and happy together.
The spicy scenes are so hot that you need something cold to cool you down. So be prepared girls because Cooper knows how to do it.
This book is definitely now one of my favorites, and can't wait to read the next one. I have a feeling that would be mind blowing.
Thank you Marni Mann and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Ring of Truth by Deborah Garland
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single dad, forced proximity, nanny, twin's pregnant ex, enemies to lovers, he falls first, breeding kink, no third act breakup
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: violence, kidnapping, gambling abuse, pickpocketing, dr*g abuse, car accident, allergic reactions
I loved this book!
Initially I was attracted by the tropes, but I am extremely glad that I had the opportunity to read this book, because it is so good.
Anastasia is put in a very unpleasant situation by her father, which makes her pretend that she was kidnapped. She hides in Vegas where she meets Cormac, who also puts her in an unpleasant situation and with a baby on the way.
Darragh is Cormac's twin, who fought hard to become a good doctor and give his little girl a peaceful life. He always covers all the stuff Cormac does, but not this time. He immediately recognizes Anastasia, the missing Russian mafia princess, and immediately takes her under his protection.
While Ana lives in Darragh's house, they go through a series of changes. In the beginning, they are in a way enemies, but not really, they mostly hide that there is attraction between them, but that changes quickly, and soon the most beautiful moments between them follow. Ana regained her shine that she had lost and found a family that loves her.
I loved how strong Anastasia was when she had to see her father after all this time, and I'm glad that in his own way he accepted her relationship with Darragh.
The way author wrote and the story itself made me want to read the other books in this series , and you have to read it too.
Thank you Deborah Garland for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single dad, forced proximity, nanny, twin's pregnant ex, enemies to lovers, he falls first, breeding kink, no third act breakup
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: violence, kidnapping, gambling abuse, pickpocketing, dr*g abuse, car accident, allergic reactions
I loved this book!
Initially I was attracted by the tropes, but I am extremely glad that I had the opportunity to read this book, because it is so good.
Anastasia is put in a very unpleasant situation by her father, which makes her pretend that she was kidnapped. She hides in Vegas where she meets Cormac, who also puts her in an unpleasant situation and with a baby on the way.
Darragh is Cormac's twin, who fought hard to become a good doctor and give his little girl a peaceful life. He always covers all the stuff Cormac does, but not this time. He immediately recognizes Anastasia, the missing Russian mafia princess, and immediately takes her under his protection.
While Ana lives in Darragh's house, they go through a series of changes. In the beginning, they are in a way enemies, but not really, they mostly hide that there is attraction between them, but that changes quickly, and soon the most beautiful moments between them follow. Ana regained her shine that she had lost and found a family that loves her.
I loved how strong Anastasia was when she had to see her father after all this time, and I'm glad that in his own way he accepted her relationship with Darragh.
The way author wrote and the story itself made me want to read the other books in this series , and you have to read it too.
Thank you Deborah Garland for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Drug abuse and Car accident
Minor: Kidnapping
The DiΓ‘volos: Part Two by Nouha Jullienne
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: grovelling, stalking, marriage of convenience, revenge, secret society, dark
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: violence, torture, kidnapping, death, child abuse, emotional abuse, panick attacks, PTSD, self-harm
OH MY GOD!! I WASN'T PREPARED FOR HOW GOOD THIS BOOK IS!!
The book picks up straight after book one, but if you believe that the first one is wow, wait until you see this one! Evander took possessiveness to the next level, and Angelina becomes the queen herself.
Wanting to learn more about her mother, Angelica has to return home, but she doesn't do it alone. Meanwhile, she is forced to marry Evander.
For him this marriage is not a fake one. He just has to make her open her eyes and see how well they fit together. So until he succeeds, there is always a push/pull tension between them that is so hot and sometimes even spicy.
I loved the character development and how well the author executed them, and also the plot which was captivating from the beginning.
If you don't know which dark romance book to read next, you need to give this duet a chance. You will certainly not be disappointed.
Thank you Nouha Julliene for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: grovelling, stalking, marriage of convenience, revenge, secret society, dark
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: violence, torture, kidnapping, death, child abuse, emotional abuse, panick attacks, PTSD, self-harm
OH MY GOD!! I WASN'T PREPARED FOR HOW GOOD THIS BOOK IS!!
The book picks up straight after book one, but if you believe that the first one is wow, wait until you see this one! Evander took possessiveness to the next level, and Angelina becomes the queen herself.
Wanting to learn more about her mother, Angelica has to return home, but she doesn't do it alone. Meanwhile, she is forced to marry Evander.
For him this marriage is not a fake one. He just has to make her open her eyes and see how well they fit together. So until he succeeds, there is always a push/pull tension between them that is so hot and sometimes even spicy.
I loved the character development and how well the author executed them, and also the plot which was captivating from the beginning.
If you don't know which dark romance book to read next, you need to give this duet a chance. You will certainly not be disappointed.
Thank you Nouha Julliene for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Self harm
Small Town Swoon by Melanie Harlow
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town girl x hollywood heartthrob, friends with benefits, best friend's brother
Ugh this book was so so good!! You definitely need to read it!!
Ari and Dash have a history. Ari had a crush on Dash at the age of 16, when she tried to make a move on him before he left for college, but unfortunately this ended devastatingly for Ari.
Now Dash returns to find himself and his feelings, because this is his only solution to be able to return to his job.
Here she meets again with Ari, who now works as a chef and helps her parents with the local dinner. They reconnect after a long time, and they reconnect too well. Their relationship starts as a friendship, but it doesn't take much until a spark appears between them and they become friends with benefits. But...will they be able to leave their feelings out to prevent heartbreak when everything ends between them? I don't think so..
I really liked how strong Ari was, and Dash is her perfect match, who supports her in everything she does, but also the development of the characters.
So in short, I really loved this book, and I can't wait to see what the author prepares for us next.
Thank you Melanie Harlow for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town girl x hollywood heartthrob, friends with benefits, best friend's brother
Ugh this book was so so good!! You definitely need to read it!!
Ari and Dash have a history. Ari had a crush on Dash at the age of 16, when she tried to make a move on him before he left for college, but unfortunately this ended devastatingly for Ari.
Now Dash returns to find himself and his feelings, because this is his only solution to be able to return to his job.
Here she meets again with Ari, who now works as a chef and helps her parents with the local dinner. They reconnect after a long time, and they reconnect too well. Their relationship starts as a friendship, but it doesn't take much until a spark appears between them and they become friends with benefits. But...will they be able to leave their feelings out to prevent heartbreak when everything ends between them? I don't think so..
I really liked how strong Ari was, and Dash is her perfect match, who supports her in everything she does, but also the development of the characters.
So in short, I really loved this book, and I can't wait to see what the author prepares for us next.
Thank you Melanie Harlow for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.