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Someday You Learn by Harlow James

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5.0

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The Way We Collide: A small-town, sports romance by Tia Louise

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• 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? N/A

5.0

I have priorly read The way be Score by Author Tia Louise. Garrett’s story in the way we score is very different than his young brother the MMC of the way we collide. Tia Louise writes to different stories of brothers who both become unexpected fathers. Hendrix the MMC and FMC Raven who’s a meteorologist start out as a one night stand that occurs surrounding the wedding of Hendrix’s sister Hazel. Hendrix and Raven are the kind of partnership that as a reader one can route for to make it. Neither has unrealistic expectations and despite events happening in the wrong order read to find out what happens. Tia Louise’s brilliant writing balance character driven narrative with exceptional plot line from start to finish. Hendrix learns some important lessons through the story. I highly recommend the way we collide along with the entire series The Bradford Boys. Raven and Hendrix as a prefect slow burn romance due to events that happen out of order but finding love unexpectedly comes across as sweet. The important micro tropes of the way we collide are he’s to focused one her, he calls he my wife, poopy diapers, snorkel masks, hand signals from the field, naughty pantry time and she wears his jersey. Tropes to also consider as reading is one nightstand, marriage of connivence and secret baby.
 

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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• 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

Fear Me by B.B. Reid

slow-paced

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

3.75

Embers of Us by Ria Wilde

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

5.0

Ember of us by Ria Wilde is a unique and fantastic story. The mix of character driven narrative and plot how they are entwined brilliantly. MMC Killian is best friend to FMC Savannah’s brother Dean. The plot moves between past and present to help guide the development of the FMC Savannah. There are elements of the plot which one must read the story to find out. The brilliance of author Ria Wilde made the an easy read. While there are more difficult elements of the plot check triggers in case those are an issue. The way that Savannah’s past and present telling her part of the plot is the sad, emotional and darker elements involved where triggers warnings are concerned. They are expertly handled by author Ria Wilde. The Micro tropes of Embers of Us are violence,  childhood abuse, childhood neglect, murder, attempted SA, car accident, drug use, alcohol use and anemia. I highly recommend Ria Wilde’s Embers of us as it tells an important  narrative of sensitive topics while telling Killian and  Savannah’s romance. This book releases on April 10th. Adrian is part of Savannah’s past but to find out why he’s part of the plot that tells Killian and Savannah’s romance you must read to find out.

Memories With Fire by Tamara Rene

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4.75

Memories with fire is a slow burn romance by Tamera Rene. The FMC Hailey is stubborn in letting MMC Luke in. There are reasons built into the plot related to trust. How Hailey’s mom factors in is an important part of the plot you must read to find out. Hailey’s Luke learn to trust and depend on each other rather then letting outside factors affect them. This character narrative was brilliantly written by author Tamera Rene.  The plot moves the slow burn romance and character driven native forward eloquently. Important themes or tropes which feed the plot are firefighter romance, slow burn, second chance, it was always you, workplace romance, secrets and opposites attract.   I highly recommend picking up Memories with fire when it releases. This 4.75 star is among my favorite romance reads of March. The excellent narrative and plot drive this slow pace novel forward and make it a highly compelling story for readers.

(Un)Rivaled by K.C. Brooks

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• 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

K.C. Brooks brilliant writing makes (un)rivaled a five star read. This book which releases on April 2nd is a must read. The MMC is Grayson who is a childhood friend to FMC Devyn. This is a story of second chances and accidental marriage which brings childhood friends together. While the heart of the writing by K.C. Brooks is a character driven narrative the plot helps move this forward. We get to see the duel timeline of events of past and present. This story focuses on the tropes of grief rep, romantic suspense, forced proximity, duel timeline, childhood friends, accidental marriage and second chance. The heart of this plot can’t not be explained without giving away important elements of this Romance• I highly recommend not only picking up (un)rivaled upon its release but check out K.C. Brooks back list of books. Those include three other books that come before (un) rivaled in the saint Stephan’s lake series.

Crushing It by Thea Lawrence

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• 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

4.75

Thea Lawrence writes a stellar and brilliant character driven narrative in Crushing it. It takes place in present day and past Canada telling the road to HEA of MMC Logan and FMA Abi. Duel points of you can be told from the chapter heading which are under chapter titles. This is one of those romance where the plot supports the character drive. Narrative and growth of both main characters. I highly recommend Crushing It by thea Lawerence. Keep and eye out of the April 8th release of this novel.

Perfectly Wedded by Grace Worthington

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

4.0

I highly recommend perfectly wed by grace Worthington for those who want a quick romance read. Available on KU this character driven narrative
Focuses on MMC Vale and FMC Sloan. Trope to be found in this novel are marriage of convenience, closed door, friends to lovers, my wife, fake honeymoon and hockey. It is a novel which also falls into a small town romance romcom. 

Strike the Match by Madison Myers

• 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

3.75

Strike the Match is by Madison Myers’s is tremendous and heartfelt Romance. This 3.75 read is easier a round up to four starts.  The MMC Weston is a golden retriever guy who save the FMC Amelia. The plot is complex and character driven elements and plot match at about 50/50 when it comes to describing the writing. Author Madison Myers is brilliant with how she mixes tropes with little elements of plot. The character driven elements blend superbly with the plot elements. Tiny hints on what to expect are fun on a motorcycle, he can’t have her and emotional trauma to name a few. While the authors tropes are golden retriever, former playboy, man obsessed, he orders her fave toy to learn what she likes, dark humor, true crime fanatic, optimistic pessimist, and heroine in hiding. How these elements come together read to find out. I highly recommend Strike the Match be Madison Myer which release April 1st. Check it out.