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The Fine Print by Lauren Asher

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adventurous emotional funny informative lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

Chained Hands by T.L. Smith, T.L. Smith

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4.0

I loved it. I loved how badass Sailor and she had her moments throughout the scene. I actually liked Sailor more than Kier (lol what a joke) but overall I love the relationship between her and Kier and how Kier wasn't as sweet early chaps which is for me better. but the plot twists here was actually something I didn't expect because I've been indulging in their relationship so much lmao I didn't notice other things. But god the ending. I did not have endings like that before and now I did..honestly should've waited for book 2 to come out HAHAHHA. I'M IMPATIENT.
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Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly

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dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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The Legacy by Elle Kennedy

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

5.0

I love it. Especially Alexander omg I love him, he brings this whole book even better. I need more of the boys' interactions, I can't get enough. I love Elle Kennedy puts some really good advice on relationships and I couldn't help but feel relatable to them. The struggles in relationship, marriage, family. But from what I get from this book is that great loyal supportive friends really do help in your life no matter how rarely you guys see each other. I wish they all exist, to be honest, they are so fun yet so annoying to be with. I can't say more about this book as I love every bit of it. Please do read this whole series! I honestly don't mind rereading this all over again.

"Yes, we have responsibilities to school and work, but we also have a responsibility to ourselves and our happiness." - Logan and Grace

"But I'm not in this relationship alone. You're here too, and my steps aren't always going to align with your steps." - Dean and Allie

"-sometimes couples do need to fight, Who knows how much deeper the roots of resentment would've dug in..." - Tucker and Sabrina

"And I realize that if I'd found a way to tell him sooner, it wouldn't have come as such a shock to the system. - like whatever challenges confront us, we can figure them out together." - Garrett and Hannah

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The Deal by Elle Kennedy

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring sad tense slow-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

4.75

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Truly by Carmel Rhodes

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.75

First and foremost. Please do look up the trigger warnings. It is a dark romance for a reason. I have discovered that I actually love dark romance...this is the second book I've read. I sometimes hate how fast I am at reading thus hard for me to review as I only really remember the things like spice or the interactions and not really the actual plot.

The first few pages were already intense and I hate what Noah did to Truly but he really redeemed himself in the end. We will see why he did what he did and why he is the way he is. and I love it. I love every scar he has and every love he has for Truly. He's really honest about his feelings for her. I mean yes sure he's possessive, domineering, rough as fuck but we all have our kinks and what not and apparently mine's are like him. I also love Truly's character development. I mean really, she really had a battle within herself about him after what he did. The ending was perfect!! Enough closure for me.

Noah Tedesco can stomp me and I would've loved it. period. 
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Marriage for One by Ella Maise

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challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I hate to say but I honestly compare this book to SLD. I hate it because I want my review to be solely based on this book itself nothing else. It’s a slow-burn book and I definitely love how the relationship turns out. I like Rose’s character. Honest yet bold, so happy yet she still has flaws. She isn’t perfect just as much as Jack; he too isn’t perfect.. he does have the same typical male character. The brooding frowny type of man. But it's different because he had fallen her first and didn’t mind showing it. As the ones I usually read are the ones with the girls falling in love first then the male. I love this part. It’s the same as SLD but honestly, nothing beats SLD…yet. This one is close, there are a few funny scenes but overall it was okay. A small drama but nothing too much that made me hate it or stop, which relieves me, or else I'm never gonna pick up the book ever again. The spice tho ooOOOO couldn’t say it was better than SLD both have different kinds of spice. This one is rough but do I hate it? Definitely not. The ending was perfect. It’s the closure I want. Definitely recommend if you can't get enough of SLD
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To Hate Adam Connor by Ella Maise

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challenging emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

5.0

I love the first and this one even more so. I'm sad it ended because I need more of Adam and Lucy's banter. Ugh. I always loved enemies to lovers, and then when a kid is involved...even much better. Lucy's character is amazing too, I somehow relate to her a little maybe that's why I like her even more. The spice though...well damn. and dual povs? even better. I also get why she's so afraid to love Adam, can't blame her, and Adam's been so amazing with her. I love this book.
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To Love Jason Thorn by Ella Maise

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emotional funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

5.0

 I didn't have any expectation on this but wow, honestly didn't expect to love this. I never appreaciate dual pov as much as I am now. I love Jason pov so much. He is so in love and I actually am jealous at Olive at this point HAHAHAH. but I am, Olive is amazing and her and Lucy's relationship are amazing. I love them and I also didn't expect Lucy gets her own story and I am excited to read it now because it's a different man. 
The Darkest Temptation by Danielle Lori

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challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I didn't think I would love this book more than the other two books...I think the endearment kitten had me because of that one baekhyun fanfic I read and it has stuck...I feel like this is a slightly darker story than Christian..? I mean I know they are brothers and the things that had happened between them are...disturbing. But I think the author gave more detail than in book 2. I know this book has manipulation and kidnapper and victim trope but I love it and I don't care because it's just a book. hahahhaha  Ronan is twisted than Christian in a way but he's so loving too and rough maybe I like my man like Ronan more hahahahhahahah. I wouldn't mind rereading this book only
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