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Red My Lips by Lila Herron

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.

Just not wanting a dark book right now

Playing for Keeps by Kendall Ryan

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

Spice Level 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Hudson by Samantha Skye

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emotional lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ½

There are very few series that I have read and can’t get enough of. Samantha Skye is an author who can write those series. Hudson is the latest book in the Billionaires of Whispers series. Like previous books, she has made Hudson a book I just couldn’t put down.

As I mentioned Hudson is the second book in the Billionaires of Whispers series. Since this is the second book you may think you need to read the first one as there could have been things that happened in the first book that you would need to know what happened. The good thing about any of the books Samantha writes is that you can read each book alone. She does include enough information about what happened, so you don’t feel lost in the current book you are reading. Hudson is a book I would say you want to read the book before as the main characters, Hudson and Lacey, are working through issues that happened during the previous book. The issue they are both working on is PTSD from what happened and with something as serious as that type of issue Samantha wrote it so well.

If you are a fan of the Harlequin Intrigue line, then Hudson would be an enjoyable book for you to pick up. Like all the other books she has written and books of that line, there is a mystery that is in this book along with romance. Most of the time the books she has written I am always guessing until the very end on how the end of the book will end. Just like the mystery in the book, the romance that is going on is just perfect. The way Hudson wants Lacey to grow and be in the front is amazing to see. To me when you are together you should want the best for your partner and not hold them down.

Hudson is a 4-and-a-half-star read that will have you laughing and then going I can’t believe it. This book is a roller coaster ride that you can’t wait to go on again. The spice in this book is also 4 Chili Peppers and will have you reaching for that glass of milk to put out the heat in your mouth.

The thing I love about Hudson is that this isn’t the end of the series. This is a great lead into the next book that will be coming out. So that means more Romance and mystery to come. Hudson is available wherever you get your books. And great news for KOBO Plus members. Hudson is part of your membership.

All on the Line by Lo Everett

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funny lighthearted medium-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

3.5

Spice Level 🌶🌶🌶🌶

The Romance Line by Lauren Blakely

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Spice Level 🌶🌶🌶

Let's Call a Truce by Amy Buchanan

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emotional funny 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

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Well, Amy Buchanan with her latest novel ‘Let’s Call A Truce’ has earned the first 5-star read of 2025 for me! Right away I loved how these characters were written and in my mind, I was able to see it all play out perfectly. Amy was able to write this as if you were watching a Rom-Com and let me tell you this is really what I needed to start the new year off right.

Along with the laughs ‘Let’s Call A Truce’ had some emotional moments to tug at the heartstrings. But I have to say seeing the growth that would happen with Juliana was nothing but amazing. You can tell how tough she is right from the start but to be able to start to let the walls down to let someone in was great to see.

Like I said ‘Let’s Call A Truce’ is a 5-star read with a Spice level of 3 peppers. The explicit scenes in this book really helped add to the story and build the relationship between Juliana and Ben. This book has everything you need and will not be disappointed when you read it.

‘Let’s Call A Truce’ is available wherever you get your books.

Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced