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Love Bites: A Supernatural Small Town Romance (Timber Creek, #2) by B. Perkins, Aimee Vance

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-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? No

5.0

Max has always worked in the shadows to keep the supernatural community safe. When bodies keep showing up with suspicious fang marks, he needs help to stake out the hidden vampires across the country. 
Summer Larkin loves her life in Timer Creek, but craves freedom and adventure. So she jumps at the opportunity to help Max and FINALLY cross off some things from her bucket list. 
I love these two so much 😭. Sunshiny Summer worms her way into the Dark Angel's heart in no time and Max who needs someone he can rely on, just as much as Summer needs to not be seen as the little sister, is falling fast and hard even if it takes him some time to realise.
 "Love Bites" is funny, heartfelt, swoony, full of found family, action and adventure. The perfect mix to get lost in the fictional world of Timer Creek for some fabulous hours. 
If you like paranormal romance, the Timer Creek series should absolutely be on the top of your TBR!!

Fritillaria by Sofia Rose

emotional funny lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Ivy doesn't need a mate. Let alone two of them. Annoyed about recent events, Ivy tries to deny the pull she feels towards Aspis and Matilda but for how long can she keep refusing that she might have had a crush on both of them all along?
These three are the CUTEST!! Aspis getting overly excited at finally scenting his mates and almost screwing it all up in his eagerness to get them on board as fast as possible and Ivy trying her best to ignore her feelings only to accept that she might have feelings for them after all. Matilda just being adorable and attempting to get their relationship to work with her big heart. If you like Omegaverse and cozy stories with really good spice and low angst, pick up the "Fortune Records"-Series!!

Run for the Money by Ellie Mack

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Nick has a problem: He needs a rider. His choice: The posh rich girl Melanie who walked away from show jumping fourteen years ago.
Melanie has a problem: Nick is a jerk. A jerk who's supposed to be her trainer and her last chance at finally showing the world that she isn't just "playing pony".
Worlds collide and tempers are running high. Will Melanie and Nick work things out between them before it's too late?
This is an incredibly funny novella which ALSO delivers all the feels and lots of tension between the main characters. But when they finally open up to each other, I was melting 🫠🥹. If you want a quick read, which still delivers on feelings, character development, amazing side characters, and spice, you should definitely pick up "Run for the Money"

Going Au Naturale at Hallow's Cove by L.E. Eldridge

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

When Brooks applied for an organic certificate for his family's farm, he didn't think the auditor would turn out to be a gorgeous woman. Suddenly all he can think about is making her smile. 
City girl Sydney was sent to inspect Brook's farm but when she's suddenly blackmailed into letting the beautiful family farm fail, she doesn't have much choice. But as she gets closer and closer to the unfairly hot and kind Satyr, she starts to doubt her old life and will need to make a decision soon. But will it be the right one?
These two!! They are so freaking cute and 🔥!! This is the perfect "I'm going on a cozy adventure"-read full of small town charm and fun. With lots of unique and funny side characters and fantastic chemistry between the main characters. If you like cozy monster romance, "Going Au Naturale" is definitely for you.

Wild Horses by Albany Archer

emotional funny inspiring sad tense 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? No

5.0

Who would have thought that you could be heartbroken after a one night stand?! But that's exactly what happens when Laramie leaves War behind in a hotel room. But luckily, there's a second chance on the horizon....

Ohmygod, I'm so happy War got his own book!! These two are so perfect for each other and I loved their story! If you like to read heartfelt stories with flawed characters, who strive to become better for themselves and for the people they care for, seriously hot spice and second chances at finding your happiness, then you should go and dive headfirst into the Trail Creek-Series, because you absolutely won't be disappointed!! 

The Dragon in the Corner Office by E.M. Sauber

emotional funny lighthearted sad tense 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? No

5.0

How to start your day completely wrong: Having your firm merge with another, and therefore your new reality is working alongside your nemesis, who's unfairly handsome but a complete jerk. But what if said jerk turns out to be not that bad after all and what if he's the only one who seems to be able to calm your inner dragon?

Oh my gosh, these two where on FIRE!! The tension had me panting and the push and pull was incredible!! The character development was so good! Antoinette, trying to let Cyrus in, Cyrus trying to be exactly what she needs and not being even a bit intimidated by her?! Get a mop because I'm melting!!! If you like workplace romance, rivals to lovers, phenomenal side characters (love Pen, she's amazing and will hopefully get her own book), banter, monsters and all the fun parts that come with them, you should put "The Dragon in the Corner Office" on your TBR RIGHT NOW!!!

Perfect Deke by Ruth Stilling

emotional hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

5.0

Starting his career in the NHL, Jack Morgan absolutely shouldn't be fake dating his rival team mates ex-girlfriend. But after pining for her for four years, he just can't help himself and jump in heart first. 
Kendra is determined to have some fun after finally dumping her sad excuse of a boyfriend. But that bit of fun turns into more so quickly, her head can hardly catch up with what her heart knew all along.

I was so excited for this next gen hockey romance. I loved the little glimpses we got at Jack in "Ruled Out" and ooooh my gawd he didn't disappoint. Their dynamic is dynamite!!! Though there are lots of obstacles in their way, they make their relationship work with mutual understanding and support for each other. 
I love this first book in Ruth Stilling's new series and can't wait for what's to come 🥰

A Pack for Autumn by Emilia Emerson

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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? No

5.0

When Olive took the job as the new lighthouse keeper, all she wanted was to be left alone and live her life in peace. 
Enter Felix, the matchmaker cat, an adorable group of other omega girls and two, soon to be three alphas who are complete obsessed with Olive and you get the perfect cozy Fall story. 
I loved them so much 🥰🥰 I'm completely in love with the cozyverse novels and their unique and fun characters. If you want to get into Omegaverse story this series would be a really good place to start 💜

My Date with an Unidentified Flying Object by Luna Cantrip

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Annie's out for a night of watching the stars in the desert. But this night is going to take a turn, when a small unidentified object lands near her. Turns out Gr3y can communicate and is all alone. What to do with the small alien life form who Annie is quickly becoming attached to?

This book is so sweet, and not only because Gr3y needs sugar to refuel 🤭. Annie quickly starts to care for the small probe who crashed into her life and communicates through her phone with her. And Gr3y is trying to make himself useful, helping Annie wherever he can out and soon in the bedroom. If you like unique stories with lots of fluff, fun and flying objects, put "My Date with an Unidentified Flying Object" on your TBR!

More to Love by Georgina Kiersten

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was so cute!! Full of fluff and open communication. Accepting one another's flaws and predicaments without judgement but facing them with understanding and gentle advice. I could have read 200 pages more without getting bored of their sweet dynamic and their fun family and friends group. Even though they are facing some hurdles in their new, but quickly progressing relationship, I was never worried they would work it out. "More to Love" is the perfect feel good read for cozy season!!