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307 reviews

Steal My Heart by Laura Pavlov

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

Laura has done it again. What a great way to start a series. Laura knows how to write a good small-town romance. I was sucked in from the beginning. This was a little bit of an emotional book, and I couldn't put it down. I loved the banter and chemistry between Easton and Henley. Easton was so grumpy but only off towards her. I enjoyed meeting the rest of the Chadwick family. I also loved seeing Emerson, Nash, and Beefcake again in this book. There were a few cute moments throughout the book. I was also giggling and smiling while reading this book. Towards the end, Easton and Henley go through a rough patch to get their HEA, but it is worth it. I'm very excited to see how this series goes. I can't wait for book 2 in March!

Thank you, Laura Pavlov, for an ARC copy of this book. 

His to Own by Tory Baker

lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Let Your Hearts Be Light by Fae Quin

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

This was such a fun and cute holiday romance! It was a slow burn, but I still enjoyed it. I loved Baxter and Paxton together. They were so damn adorable. I also liked their kids Nathan and Becca. This book had so many cute and swoony moments. I couldn't stop smiling while reading. Also, I loved the ending and epilogue.

Second Bite by S.J. Tilly

funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

I enjoyed this holiday novella a lot. This gave me major GBBO vibes. I liked Alice and Michael together. They were so possessive and obsessed with each other. I'm excited to read the next 2 novellas in this series. 

Can I Tell You Something? by Holly June Smith

funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

This was a fun, quick, and spicy holiday romance. I loved Hannah and Cameron together. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook for this one. This book was very hot and spicy. I enjoyed every minute of it.

The Christmas Rebound: An MMF Holiday Novella by Cali Melle

lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

The Christmas Exchange by Cali Melle

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

This was a fun and steamy MFM holiday romance novella. I didn't love it, but I also didn't hate it. It was a little festive.

A Rose Ridge Christmas by Ashley Munoz

emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

4.0

I liked being back in the Stone Riders MC world. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I'm very excited for the second-gen series whenever that happens. 

Wyatt by Jessica Peterson

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

OMG, I'm obsessed with this book! Jessica has done it again. I love this book so much! It was one of my anticipated reads this month, and it did not disappoint. This book has friends to lovers and fake dating sign me up.  I love Wyatt and Sally together. Their chemistry together was my favorite. There was so much sexual tension between them too. I also enjoyed that they both were pining for one another. Oh man, Wyatt though. *screaming but daddy I love him* This man was DOWN BAD for Sally. He is one dirty talking cowboy. I loved seeing Sally and Wyatt's friendship, and how vulnerable they were with each other. The spice was spicing in this book. Damn, it was hot. I enjoyed the ending, and I teared up a little bit. I'm very excited about Sawyer's book next! 

Thank you, Jessica Peterson and Valentine PR for an ARC copy of this book. 

Gifted To His Dad by J. Wilder

lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

I liked this one a lot more than I thought I would. This holiday novella is very spicy. It's all smut and no plot which I didn't mind. I loved Eve, Cole, and Griffin together.