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307 reviews

Game Misconduct by Emily Silver

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

Another amazing book by Emily Silver. I was hooked from the beginning. I couldn't stop reading this book. I love a good second-chance romance. I loved Marcus and Harper ever since reading Best Kept Secrets. I also loved the found family in this book too. Seeing Harper and Marcus fall back in love with each other was my favorite. I enjoyed all the hockey throughout the book as well. I can't wait for the rest of this series! 

Thank you, Emily Silver, for an ARC copy. All thoughts are my own. 

Tattered by Devney Perry

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

I enjoyed this one a lot. I liked that Logan and Thea got a second chance. I also enjoyed the last two chapters and the epilogue. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Live For Me by Brittany Ann

dark emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

4.25

Wow, this book! I think I love dark cowboys now. I liked it a lot more than I thought. It is very emotional and will destroy you but also put you back together. I also loved the angst. Give me all the angst, and I will eat it up. Also, a second chance romance sign me up! I enjoyed the chemistry between Beau and Abbie. Oh Abbie sweet Abbie. I loved her and wanted to hug her. Also, I loved Beau my morally grey cowboy. I enjoyed the suspense and mystery throughout the book. The last 10% of the book had me shocked. I was not expecting it at all. I can't wait for Mags's book next. 

Thank you, Brittany Ann, for an ARC copy. All thoughts are my own.

Terms + Conditions by Jensen Parker

emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.75

I have been excited and waiting for it since Jensen announced it. This has to be my favorite book in the series so far. I enjoyed the dual timeline of Josh and Elizabeth's relationship, and seeing how certain scenes played out. This book is emotional and takes you on a rollercoaster, but it's worth it. I was rooting for Josh and Elizabeth the whole time. I loved their chemistry together. The twist towards the end had me shocked. The last chapter though! I'm interested in seeing who it is. I'm so excited for book 4 to come out! 

Thank you, Jensen Parker, for an ARC copy. All thoughts are my own.

When We Burn by Kristen Proby

emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

5.0

Omg, this book!! What a great way to start this new series. I flew through it and didn't want to stop reading it. The single dad and friends-to-lovers trope—yes, please! Sign me up! I loved the chemistry and sexual tension between Dani and Bridger. This book was so swoony. I loved seeing Bridger and Dani together. As well as Dani and Bridger's daughter Birdie. Wow, Bridger though! I couldn't get enough of him. He's definitely a top book boyfriend. I loved the ending as well. I'm very excited to read the rest of this series. 

Thank you, Kristen Proby & Valentine PR for an ARC copy. All thoughts are my own. 

When Hearts Awaken by Victoria Lum

emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.5

This is another amazing book from Victoria. I did not want to put it down. The chemistry and banter between Charles and Taylor were so good! Taylor went through so much in her life, but she persevered with Charles's help. I always love the "Who did this to you" trope. I loved that Charles also helped Taylor realize her worth. WOW, Charles Vaughn. That man has no business being that hot. The spice was spicing and very hot. I also enjoyed seeing the Anderson and other side characters again. OMG, the twists in the last 20% of the book! My jaw was on the floor. I didn't suspect that one bit. I'm very excited for book 5 to come out next!

Thank you, Victoria Lum, for an ARC copy. All thoughts are my own.

Whiskey Weather by Lainey Lawson

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

This was such a cute and steamy romance novella. I enjoyed it a lot. This is my first Lainey Lawson book, which won't be my last. I can't wait to read her other books! Ledger and Izzy were so cute together despite being strangers snowed in together. Damn, this book was so hot. The spice was spicing. I enjoyed that at the end, Ledger and Izzy communicated their feelings for one another. Overall, I very much liked this novella. 

Thank you, Lainey Lawson, for an ARC copy of this book. 

Strictly Business by Jensen Parker

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

I enjoyed this book. Although I found the beginning a bit challenging, the second half was truly rewarding and kept me engaged. I loved Finn and Michaela's chemistry and sexual tension. I enjoyed seeing the side characters also. The ending with the cliffhanger though! I'm very excited to see how Josh and Elizabeth's story plays out. 

Broken Harbor by Catherine Cowles

emotional mysterious medium-paced

5.0

If Catherine Cowles writes it, I will read it. Catherine has done it again! So far, this is my favorite book in this series. I'm obsessed with it and couldn't put it down. I was rooting for Sutton and Cope the whole time. I loved them together. Their chemistry was so good. I also loved seeing Cope with Sutton's son Luca. There were so many cute and swoony moments throughout the book. I love Cope! He would literally give Sutton and Luca the world. Omg, that twist! I did not see it coming. I got a little teared up during one part. I loved the ending and epilogue. I couldn't stop smiling. I'm very excited about Arden's book next. I'm intrigued to see how her and Linc's story plays out. 

The Sinner by Marni Mann

emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

4.25

Omg this book! I flew through it. I did not want to put it down. I loved Brady and Liliy's chemistry. Brady fell so hard for Lily from the moment he saw her. I enjoyed how obsessed and possessive he was with her. There were so many cute and swoony moments. The spice was very hot too. I'm very excited to read Ridge's book next!