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Rosie and The Dreamboat by Sally Thorne
5.0
What to expect: spa, firefighter, trapped
This is the best audio so far. Since she's trapped in the chamber everyone else's voices sound muffled and I thought it was so cool. I loved the sister relationship and all the sayings/sister things they had.
The meet-cute was hilarious and I loved Leo
Spice: none
This is the best audio so far. Since she's trapped in the chamber everyone else's voices sound muffled and I thought it was so cool. I loved the sister relationship and all the sayings/sister things they had.
The meet-cute was hilarious and I loved Leo
Spice: none
Worst Wingman Ever by Abby Jimenez
4.0
What to expect: short story, pen pals (kind of), dog, grief/death of family members
This one had similar vibes to the first in this series, but was sadder and not as intriguing as the first one. The ending wasn't very satisfying and I was a little bummed overall.
I did enjoy the characters, and the meet cute was funny
Spice: none
This one had similar vibes to the first in this series, but was sadder and not as intriguing as the first one. The ending wasn't very satisfying and I was a little bummed overall.
I did enjoy the characters, and the meet cute was funny
Spice: none
The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren
5.0
What to expect: short story, you've got mail vibes, emails, spans years
If you like email exchanges in your stories this one is perfect for you! It was a clever way to build such a short story and the humor was top notch. The ending was a good pace and I loved it for what it was
Spice: kissing
If you like email exchanges in your stories this one is perfect for you! It was a clever way to build such a short story and the humor was top notch. The ending was a good pace and I loved it for what it was
Spice: kissing
The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
4.0
What to expect: Fake Dating, Forced Proximity, Workplace Romance
Kayla reads 2 light omegaverse books in January was not on my bingo board for 2024
I really enjoyed this story, the fake dating, and the characters. The omegaverse stuff was all explained well but I couldn't stop giggling cause I could only think of doggos not like big scary dogs and there was point where they were in wolf form and I'm just not built for this (yet)
Spice: 4 for omegaverse
Kayla reads 2 light omegaverse books in January was not on my bingo board for 2024
I really enjoyed this story, the fake dating, and the characters. The omegaverse stuff was all explained well but I couldn't stop giggling cause I could only think of doggos not like big scary dogs and there was point where they were in wolf form and I'm just not built for this (yet)
Spice: 4 for omegaverse
The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett
4.5
What to expect: Forced Proximity, Workplace Romance, Single Parent
This one was a fun read! I love how there was an added mystery to the story. The family dynamics were great and the romance was so sweet. I loved seeing older MC's and one with kid too!
I love the way Elizabeth does important topics in the historical romance setting that aren't usually there!!
Spice: 3
This one was a fun read! I love how there was an added mystery to the story. The family dynamics were great and the romance was so sweet. I loved seeing older MC's and one with kid too!
I love the way Elizabeth does important topics in the historical romance setting that aren't usually there!!
Spice: 3
Something More by Jackie Khalilieh
5.0
What to expect: autism rep, coming of age
Y'all teenagers are so messy I love it. I loved following along as Jessie navigated her new autism diagnosis and starting high school at the same time. The drama was so perfectly high school and I'm so glad I'm not a teenager anymore.
This would def be a book I would recommended to 15/16 year olds!
Spice: YA/kissing only
Y'all teenagers are so messy I love it. I loved following along as Jessie navigated her new autism diagnosis and starting high school at the same time. The drama was so perfectly high school and I'm so glad I'm not a teenager anymore.
This would def be a book I would recommended to 15/16 year olds!
Spice: YA/kissing only
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
4.0
Thank you PRH audio for the advanced listening copy!
What to expect: paranormal romance (werewolf shifter/vampire), marriage of convenience, forced proximity, mystery
I think I prefer Ali as a paranormal writer !!!
I loved the mystery storyline and not once did I have a guess where it was going. The romance on the other hand, was easily predictable as it should be, and that didn't stop it from making me kick my feet and double check my headphones to make sure no one could hear me.
Spice: 4/4 for knotting
What to expect: paranormal romance (werewolf shifter/vampire), marriage of convenience, forced proximity, mystery
I think I prefer Ali as a paranormal writer !!!
I loved the mystery storyline and not once did I have a guess where it was going. The romance on the other hand, was easily predictable as it should be, and that didn't stop it from making me kick my feet and double check my headphones to make sure no one could hear me.
Spice: 4/4 for knotting
Goal by Alexandria House
2.0
What to expect: hockey, nanny, forced proximity, fat rep, check content notes
I really wanted to like this one, but it was trying to do much in a short time.
There was no emotional connection between the two leads, and they were purely motivated by sex.
The sex scenes were uncomfortable and sloppy. There was phrasing I never wanted to read, and now I’ll never be unable to read it.
There were heavy topics that weren’t given the justice they deserve and felt like they were only there to check boxes.
Spice: 4, emotional connection sacrificed for smut scenes
I really wanted to like this one, but it was trying to do much in a short time.
There was no emotional connection between the two leads, and they were purely motivated by sex.
The sex scenes were uncomfortable and sloppy. There was phrasing I never wanted to read, and now I’ll never be unable to read it.
There were heavy topics that weren’t given the justice they deserve and felt like they were only there to check boxes.
Spice: 4, emotional connection sacrificed for smut scenes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Mass/school shootings and Fatphobia
Minor: Death of parent
Layla by Colleen Hoover
5.0
Reread this one because a friend was reading it.
I love the unreliable narrator, paranormal aspects, and overall chaos of this story.
I love the unreliable narrator, paranormal aspects, and overall chaos of this story.
New Adult by Timothy Janovsky
5.0
Thank you to Libro.fm for this advanced listening copy!
What to expect: Friends to Lovers, Second Chance, Time Travel (a la 13 Going on 30)
This one was so cool! I'm such a sucker for time travel/time loop type stories and this one did not disappoint. I thought the balance of before the jump/after the jump was done really well. I also understand the cover now lol
Getting to see Nolan's growth throughout the story was amazing, and I loved that he wanted to do things to fix his life.
The romance was sweet and the friends to lovers was done well. I was giddy reading about them!
Spice: 1.5/4
What to expect: Friends to Lovers, Second Chance, Time Travel (a la 13 Going on 30)
This one was so cool! I'm such a sucker for time travel/time loop type stories and this one did not disappoint. I thought the balance of before the jump/after the jump was done really well. I also understand the cover now lol
Getting to see Nolan's growth throughout the story was amazing, and I loved that he wanted to do things to fix his life.
The romance was sweet and the friends to lovers was done well. I was giddy reading about them!
Spice: 1.5/4