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260 reviews

Taking Initiative by Elle M. Stewart

emotional funny lighthearted 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

5.0

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

☆ He falls first

☆ Small town romance 

☆ Hot librarian

☆ Fresh start

This book was everything I wanted! I’ve been struggling to find a book to get into lately and this one cured me. Finished it in a day and absolutely loved it. 

I loved every single character and the chemistry between Jo and Felix is so, so good.

Pacing was great, the side characters were all very fun and likeable and there was a perfect amount of spice. 

I really enjoyed this book. Can’t wait to read more from this author. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Emotional abuse

Stalked by Eva Marks

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Murder, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Abandonment, Sexual content, Rape, and Violence

The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

☆ Single dad/nanny

☆ Forced proximity

☆ He falls first

☆ Hockey romance

☆ Opposites attract

I have been dying to read this book since I read Fangirl Down a few months ago. 

I instantly fell in love with Burgess and Tallulah in that book and desperately wanted to read their story. 

I read this book so fast. I didn’t want to stop. From page one I was in it and just needed to know what happened next. 

Super fun story and relatable characters. I really hope we’ll be getting Sig’s story next!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Violence

Darkest Sins by Neva Altaj

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Gun violence, Murder, Stalking, and Sexual harassment

Silent Lies by Neva Altaj

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Violence, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, and Abandonment

Burned Dreams by Neva Altaj

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Violence, Gun violence, and Rape

Fractured Souls by Neva Altaj

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Abandonment, Rape, Violence, and Trafficking

Stolen Touches by Neva Altaj

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Gun violence, and Kidnapping

Minor: Rape

Shadowplay by Angel M. Shaw
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I feel awful about this because I did go to the authors website to check for Trigger Warnings before requesting this book. I thought I’d be okay, but the opening chapter was just too much for me. It was hard for me to read and just didn’t sit well with me. 

The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert

emotional lighthearted 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

5.0

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

☆ Best friends to lovers 

☆ Forced Proximity

I enjoyed this book so, so much! Rahul and Jasmine are clearly, perfect for each other and you feel that instantly. 

I love the narrators and their voices were so calming. I didn’t love that they each gave Asmita a different accent??

If you love the friends to lovers trope, this book is perfect for you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment and Sexual content

Moderate: Death of parent and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism