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239 reviews
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Loved this lol hilarious, forced proximity, friends to lovers RomCom! The slow-burn tension and witty banter is 😚🤌!
⭐️ Star Rating: 4.0
🌶️ Spice Level: 3.0
What to expect:
What to expect:
- Hilarious!
- Dual POV
- Korean MMC
- Friends to lovers
- Forced proximity
- Slow burn
- Banter
- Steamy 🌶️🌶️🌶️
About the book: "Josh & Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating" by Christina Lauren is a romantic comedy that follows Hazel Bradford, an eccentric and free-spirited elementary school teacher, and Josh Im, a straight-laced and pragmatic physical therapist. Despite their differences, they become close friends and embark on a series of disastrous double dates to help each other find love. As their friendship deepens, they start to realize that they might just be perfect for each other.
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage
Not in My Book by Katie Holt
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Thank you RBmedia for granting me an ALC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own and not influenced by the publisher.
Amazing debut! Loved this so much that I preordered a physical copy.
What to expect:
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Forced proximity
- Enemies to lovers
- Slow Burn
- Steamy 🌶️🌶️🌶️
- HEA
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
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? It's complicated
5.0
Amazing debut! Hilarious & steamy RomCom that also touches on racism Native Americans experience. I may or may not have signed up for Aardvark Book Club so I could have a hardcover copy.
What to expect:
- Workplace RomCom
- Forbidden love
- BIPOC FMC/MMC
- Slow burn
- Steamy 🌶️🌶️🌶️
- Only one bed
- HEA 💖
____________________
About the book:
Ember Lee Cardinal, a Chickasaw woman struggling with job rejections, lands her dream accounting job by lying on her application. Thriving in her new role and starting a secret relationship with fellow Native American colleague Danuwoa Colson, she faces blackmail when their romance is discovered. As the manipulation and her lies spiral out of control, Ember must decide whether to come clean and risk losing everything she has worked for.
What to expect:
- Workplace RomCom
- Forbidden love
- BIPOC FMC/MMC
- Slow burn
- Steamy 🌶️🌶️🌶️
- Only one bed
- HEA 💖
____________________
About the book:
Ember Lee Cardinal, a Chickasaw woman struggling with job rejections, lands her dream accounting job by lying on her application. Thriving in her new role and starting a secret relationship with fellow Native American colleague Danuwoa Colson, she faces blackmail when their romance is discovered. As the manipulation and her lies spiral out of control, Ember must decide whether to come clean and risk losing everything she has worked for.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Bullying, Sexual content, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, and Alcohol