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Beat around the Bush by Karley Brenna

adventurous inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Very cute spicy romance from Karley... Lennon is 🥵
The way he takes charge but asks for consent and checks on Oakley all at the same time?!?! Yes please I'm here for it 🙌 And when he said "Grab the desk" Oh lord baby Jesus 🫡 Sir Yes Sir

Excited for more of the Bell Buckle Series!

À La Folie by Nova Kane

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Very dark spicy novella... I look forward to getting more of Indie and Lux cause this wasn't enough! Definitely check TW as there may be some content not suitable for some. And like others who have read... I'll never look at ketchup packets the same again 🫠

Dark Winter by Emily Casilli
Did not finish book. Stopped at 45%.

Definitely potential but lost interest as it seemed a little repetitive. I plan to finish eventually but had to put it down for now.

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I watched the series first and it was outstanding. I had to read the book to see... and the book matches the first season almost identically with the show adding a little more (and very well I might add)... BOTH will stay with me for life and I highly recommend them to everyone.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

Euro Dreams by Kate Stewart

adventurous emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

4.25

Great Grumpy/Sunshine traveling workplace romance.. loved the banter between "Doc" and "Cheeky" 🤭 especially when he starts to open up. Beautiful descriptions of London and lots of famous sites. And the spice was SPICEING 🥵 I also loved that the FMC is curvy and from NC (as am I 😏). So far I'm loving anything Kate writes and she is becoming an auto-read author for me!

The Idea of You by Robinne Lee

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I would have given it 5 stars but I HATED the ending profusely... I don't want to spoil anything but the fact that there isn't a second book makes me mad.

Lights Out by Navessa Allen

adventurous dark emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

 I adored this book! Whitty banter combined with smut? Yes please. The dynamic between Josh and Aly is perfection. You're hot and bothered one minute and laughing your ass off the next. I need more of the smuttier rom coms in my life because of this book! Can't wait to read more of Navessa's books. 

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

I did the tandem read and I have no words... amazing. Sarah is a fabulous storyteller. I am so sad it's almost over. I am glad I did the tandem because I feel like I would not have enjoyed Tower of Dawn as much on its own as it took me a little to get into it but pairing them was #chefskiss.

Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

I did the tandem read and I have no words... amazing. Sarah is a fabulous storyteller. I am so sad it's almost over. I am glad I did the tandem because I feel like I would not have enjoyed Tower of Dawn as much on its own as it took me a little to get into it but pairing them was #chefskiss.

Rein Me In by Kayla Grosse

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.25

Nice contemporary western romance with added spice. Nice having a plus size FMC.