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The Viper's Lady by Elle Parker

hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

This surprised me in the best way. I knew going in that it was book 2 in a quartet, so I felt like I was bracing for a mid-story effort. However, even though there are still so many questions that need to be answered, I was enthralled by the pacing and info drops. Max is my favorite damaged baby, but Landon and Kingston are their own brand of yum. I hope Quinn knows how lucky she is. 😏

Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.75

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

The Prodigal Son by Sara Cate

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

I joke with my friends that if a book makes me cry, it automatically gets 5 stars. If crying is the litmus test, then this book would get 100 stars. 😍 I basically spent the last 40% with tears quietly streaming down my face. This was beautiful. Hard, but beautiful. Take the content warning at the beginning very seriously, because Sara is pulling ZERO punches. This entire quartet has been fantastic, and the way she brought it full circle was astounding. If you've thought about adding these books to your TBR, stop thinking, and just do it. It'  worth every minute you spend in this world and with these characters. 💖 Also, it's hot af. 😏😝

The Heartbreaker by Sara Cate

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

The Home Wrecker by Sara Cate

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

The Anti-Hero by Sara Cate

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

The No Rules Roommate by Holly June Smith

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

There is something special about the stories that Holly June Smith writes. She has a knack for dialing in on the right emotional beats at the exact right time, to give the reader the ability to stay in the moment with the characters. I adored Megan and Ollie. 🥹 Their banter, their drive, their emotional intelligence - everything was there, along with a very real ticking clock and the ensuing chaos that comes from a romance with a time limit. And look: the face mask. 🤣🤣 That's all I'm gonna say about that. And I also love an MMC who has a legit - ahem - appendage, and takes care of their partner in a believable way. I have loved the entire Sunshine Book Club trilogy, but this one might be my favorite. 😍 

Change of Pace by Kayla Grosse

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? Yes

4.5

I believe one of the reasons that Kayla's books are so impactful is because she is really talented at infusing very real emotions into her work. The characters feel very much like people I would want to know and love irl. It also helps that they are supremely horny in the best of ways! 😅 With this story, specifically, it really seemed as though she poured her own experiences into it, which made it that much more impactful. Such a great indie author you should completely spend your money on.🤗 #WorthEveryCent

Desire In His Blood by Zoey Draven

hopeful mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5