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The Love Intervention by Caroline Khoury

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

Thank you Canelo for granting me an ARC! All opinions expressed are my own and not influenced by the publisher.

Absolutely loved this second chance/friends-to-lover romance! The ending is 😚🤌.

What to expect:

Women in STEM
Second chance romance
Friends-to-lovers
BIPOC rep
Flashbacks
LGBTQ+ rep
🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵
HEA 💞

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Don't Tell Me How to Die by Marshall Karp

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dark emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Twisty thriller that keeps you guessing until the end!

Thank you Blackstone Publishing for granting me an ARC!

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The House of My Mother by Shari Franke

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5.0

The Really Dead Wives of New Jersey by Astrid Dahl

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dark funny mysterious medium-paced

4.0

As a lover of RH, I loved this RH satire x Whodunnit novel!

What to expect:

Satire
LGBTQ+ rep
Whodunnit
<300 pages
Family drama

About the book: In this season of Garden State Goddesses, there's a killer twist—literally. Hope Bennett ties the knot with Carmela’s brother, Leo, earning her the status of a Garden State Goddess. But not everyone is thrilled about it. As secrets bubble up and old rivalries resurface, a shocking murder takes place. Eden, the show’s producer, scrambles to solve the crime and salvage the most dramatic season yet. It's a reality reckoning, and the stakes have never been higher.

Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey

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fast-paced

4.0

What to expect:

Romcom
Fake dating
Marriage of Convenience
Enemies to Lovers
Cinnamon Roll
He falls first
Forced proximity
"Good girl"
"My wife"
Ex-Navy Seal MMC x Heiress FMC
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

⭐️ Star Rating: 4.0

🌶️ Spice Level: 4.0

Favorite Quotes:

"This woman standing in front of him was his destiny. Part of him had known it the night they met, when she'd made him laugh and made him horny in the same breath."

"Good girl. I've got you."

"I'm asking you to spend the rest of your life trying not to murder me in my sleep."

Content Warnings

The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan

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slow-paced

3.0

IMO, this isn't a suspense thriller. I Was expecting something different based on the marketing and genre.

What to expect:

Fictional memoir
Second chances
Toxic friendships
Nonlinear timeline
LGBTQ+ rep
Multi-POV
Debut Novel
A little spice 🌶️🌶️

⭐️ Star Rating: 3.0

🌶️ Spice Level: 2.0

About the book: Cate Kay, author of a bestselling book trilogy that became a hit film series, has always kept her true identity hidden. However, a surprising revelation compels Cate to return home to find herself once more, and ultimately reveal her true identity.

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

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dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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The Usual Family Mayhem by HelenKay Dimon

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4.0

Another great book by HelenKay Dimon! Cozy romance with a feisty grandma, family hijinx, and justifiable crime - yes please!

Thank you Avon Books & Harper Voyager for granting me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by the publisher.

⭐️ Star Rating: 4

🌶️ Spice Level: 1

Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell

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fast-paced