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Taught by the Coach: An Instalove Hockey Romance by Alyson Archer

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

This a novella age gap is an instalove that goes from zero to hundred in the first chapter. If you like them hot, steamy and sweet and short you’ll love this story. 

Love on Thin Ice by Bre Rose

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Love on Thin Ice, the second installment in The Battle Creek Berzerkers duet, is an absolute delight. The author delves deep into Chase and Blake’s relationship, sharing their innermost thoughts and feelings. I fully understand Ginny’s decision she made in the first book. I thoroughly enjoyed observing how the four of them collaborated and communicated to fortify their bond. 

I was screaming knuckleheads then melting like roasted marshmallows in certain parts and laughing at the plot of using the Zamboni. The story had me captivated til the end. 

Quote- “and all it took was putting our love on the ice let it crack so we could see the beauty beneath it.”  Bi-awakening MMFM

Sinful Deception by Emilia Finn

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Sinful Deception, a captivating installment in the A Mayet Justice series, was an exceptional read. This book delves into a close tragic event that deeply affects Minka, Archer and friends. As we continue with the story, we witness a softer side of Minka’s character. The story beautifully showcases how friends unite to support one another, keeping me engrossed until the very end. 

Bourbon Bachelor by Walker Rose

emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

Bourbon Bachelor, a charming novella within the Bourbon Canyon series, follows the journey of Tate and Scarlett as they navigate their relationship. Initially cautious due to Scarlett’s past heartbreak and mental abuse by ex-boyfriends, Tate, a father of an eleven-year-old son named Chance, made a promise to spend more quality time with him. Watching the couple work through their feelings and emotions was heartwarming as they built a family together. 

Bourbon Runaway by Walker Rose

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Bourbon Runaway, the next installment in the Bourbon Canyon series, is another captivating read. Summer, the runaway bride, finds refuge with Jonah, her ex-boyfriend’s brother, Eli. Jonah takes Summer to his mountain cabin to help her regroup. 
As they spend time together, they discover that they both harbor deep feelings and emotions that need to be addressed before they can fully commit to each other. The author’s beautiful writing style kept me engrossed from beginning to end until the very last page. 

Bonded in Death by J.D. Robb

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Another entertaining story featuring Eve, Roarke, and the rest of the Team. This story hits closer to home, and Eve handles it with her signature finesse and promptness, as she always does in her cases. 

If You Love Me by Helena Hunting

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

If You Love Me, a captivating addition to the Terror series, is a heartwarming and uplifting wonder story. The characters, Roman and Lexi, navigate relatable challenges that resonate with readers. The narrative evokes a range of emotions, from tears of joy to a profound sense of love and connection. This story truly captured my heart and left me with a warm and fuzzy feeling. 
Thank you Helena Hunting and GoodGirlpr for the Advance Reading Copy and I am voluntarily leaving this review. 

Pucking Obsessed by Rosemary A. Johns

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This series improves with each book release. We delve deeper into each character’s past, understanding how it shaped their present. Reading about their battles with their insecurities and their unwavering support for each other was heartwarming. I fell in love with Robyn’s brother Cody and his husband, Michael, for their unwavering support for the four of them. However, the stalker’s presence continues to loom large, making for a few scary moments. I eagerly anticipate the release of book 5. 

Fierce Family by Dani Elias

challenging dark emotional hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

A delightful novella follows a divorced woman with two teenagers who falls for the local fire department watch manager. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about her juggling work full-time, dealing with cranky hotel guests, managing two hormonal teenagers, and all while being pursued by a hot firefighter. The story kept me entertained until the very end. 

Vows & Ruins by Helen Scheuerer

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The story begins at a leisurely pace and swiftly accelerates into a sprint, maintaining its intensity until the very last page. Thea undergoes rigorous training as an apprentice to Wilder, striving to become a formidable Warsword. 

As Thea gets closer to Wilder, fighting wraiths and constantly training, the story truly intensifies with steamy and spicy scenes. The book’s ending left me in shock and disbelief. 

The story ends with a shocking betrayal and more secrets waiting to be uncovered in the next installment.