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Starcrossed Colorado by Hannah Shield

adventurous funny tense medium-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

3.75

ARC REVIEW
This book was about finding courage and daring to do things instead of playing safe. Emma and Ashford both individually have bad pasts and decide to be alone are best but life doesn't always go exactly how you planned; cue not-so-perfect meet cute; his a grump so he is sorta a jerk when he meets her but she dishes it back to him immediately, he decides to keep his distance but that proves difficult with them sharing the same space plus his adorable daughter takes a liking to her and then boom feelings come into play and I swear this was the funniest part his like " there's no way I like her" and five seconds later moans her flipping name; his like nothing can happen and next chapter says fuck it; I couldn't stop laughing: I love the fact there wasn't a third act breakup and then when the main action started I couldn't put it down because I never saw that coming like what do you mean sweet him did that. Overall I loved it at the beginning it's intriguing then slows down in the middle then captures you back; definitely a worthy read.

Behind the Mask by S.A. Cantrell

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

5.0

ARC REVIEW
This was the perfect book for Valentine's week. The way Noah and Tori love each other; I got to read these kids grow more in love with each other. He didn't buy her houses or extravagant gifts but he was always there when she needed him a steady companion by her side always lending her strength when she needed it; she saw him for who he was not just the hero he portrayed but as Noah. This was so cheesy and romantic and honestly, I couldn't stop blushing every minute; when I say she could ask him to help her bury a body, he'll ask where they are meeting and what food to bring afterward ( she loves food). Also, I got my nerdy hockey-playing man!! 

Red is for Roxy by Meg Stratton

adventurous emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

4.25

ARC REVIEW
So the earth is going extinct and her grandmother called Roxy to help bring her aunt back. She goes with 2 guys at the start and ends up with 4 guys and a young woman. Each individual brought something to their unique group.
I loved Wolf's compassionate nature, Mountain's caring, and the glue, Drake is super protective, Tom is subtle and quiet, Wren is sort of like a mother hen, and Roxy is the glue that bonds the group together. I loved how easygoing their group was and how everyone simultaneously slipped into their roles. It was a pretty smutty easy-going read, perfect for days you wanna relax and read a good smutty romance. 

Hideaway by Willow Prescott

adventurous dark emotional funny tense slow-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

5.0

ARC REVIEW
This book gavebeauty&The beast vibes. Let's first start with the banter. Kara for one never backed down and matched every insult with one of her own; I loved her for having a backbone and never breaking despite the amount of time they tried to break her. Cade's accent makes a way funnier when reading his POV; his always surprised by what comes out of Kara's mouth and how she never takes any of his bullshit. There were times he got on my nerves and it's very obvious that their story isn't over yet with there being secrets his still harboring; besides it all it's an amazing, heart-wrenching love story.

Madame by Sara Cate

adventurous hopeful sad 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

5.0

Is it weird I'm crying.  it's been 3 days of reading this series and saying goodbye to it feels bittersweet. I love the fact eden got her own family plus the epilogue 👀. I cant think of a more perfect way to end this book.

I Can Be the One by Ellie Blackbourne

emotional inspiring tense medium-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

5.0

ARC REVIEW 
I was actually skeptical about this one but honestly never judge a book by its cover . This book was so sweet and heartfelt like literally so Romantic. You can clearly feel how smitten Blake is with her and I loved how despite lexi having little self doubts , she never made it her whole personality. Blake also never made the fact he had a bad family stop him or used his trauma as an excuse;they were both two broken people trying their best to give eachother the love they both deserve.

Highest Bidder by Sara Cate

adventurous challenging tense fast-paced

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

4.75

I did not see that coming like at all. I really did like this book ; it was straightforward and simple. I loved how he wanted her to learn to want him not just need him , I feel she needed it ti mature a little.

Mercy by Sara Cate

adventurous relaxing tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I did not see this coming from a million miles. I'm so happy beau finally worked with his issues.i think it was easy to hate hom until i got inside his head i couldnt help but feel so bad for him,and well what started as an experiment quickly became something way better.

Give Me More by Sara Cate

adventurous emotional funny relaxing tense fast-paced

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

5.0

I won't like I saw the poly romance coming I just didn't see it coming this way!! this was beautiful and amazing and so damn funny

Eyes on Me by Sara Cate

adventurous challenging funny tense fast-paced

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

4.75

I really enjoyed this. Despite the mental health being a sub plot it was still made priority.