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The Mountain Man Bidder by Pippa Brook

3.0

I got nothing. Like it's cute - but again, novella that you know exactly how it's going to end. Even with 35 pages I expected a little more. 

The Housemaid's Wedding by Freida McFadden

4.0

This is my first Freida book and let me say - I see the appeal! Even for a short story, I thought it was going to end one way and it twisted at the very last minute! Definitely going to add the other books to my TBR. 

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

4.5

If you've ever wanted a book that gives you Rent vibes with a touch of time travel/magic, this is it. I'm reading this for a traveling book club and it's SO cute! The characters are great, there's amazing world building, and it could realistically happen if you believe in just a smidge of magic.  It's a 4.5 stars for me, just because it could have gone a little faster for me personally, but a really really solid read I highly recommend. 

Royal Valentine by Sariah Wilson

3.0

You know those books that you read, and you know EXACTLY how it's going to go within 2 sentences? This was one of those. It's a Hallmark movie with Vanessa Hudgens as the princess 😂. 

The Answer is No by Fredrik Backman

4.0

A really funny but emotional read, that all starts with a frying pan. Lukas prefers to be alone and is perfectly happy, until a neighbor leaves a frying pan outside the recycle room.  Then Lukas' world turns to chaos! It explores themes like taking a break but also relationships. 

The Reunion Dinner by Jesse Q. Sutanto

4.0

What the HELL just happened!? How many people did this chick know!? Omg that was an intense 35 pages. 

The Christmas Book Hunt by Jenny Colgan

4.0

This was so sweet - and the ending ripped out my heart. The FMC takes on a mission to find a specific book for her dying great aunt around the holidays. As with any good treasure hunt, you get all the fun characters and backstabbers! 

Holiday Hideaway by Mary Kay Andrews

4.0

I meant to read this in December and never got to it. Nothing like Christmas in March? This is a very quick read about Tilly and George. Little bit of high school crush drama and a second chance romance. 

The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren

4.0

Thoughts: How cute! I loved watching this relationship blossom through emails! It's a very short book, about 100 pages, but it was still so enjoyable! 

Saint by Sierra Simone

4.0

This was one of those books where I'm like "is this for me"? Yes - yes it was. The characters manage to find a way into your heart, even without the spicy scenes. as an ex-Catholic, this series has really helped me explore the true problems I have with religion in today's society and come to grasp with my stance.  And, a little bit of sex never hurts.