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Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

4.5

I’ve been an Abby fan since the beginning and I know I’m always guaranteed an amazing read when I start one of her books and this was no exception. While all of her books have some sort of emotional component this one really hit me hard, it was very sad, maybe I’m just getting softer as I age? But really, it was highly emotional but also funny with her signature banter and humor and lots of amazing lighthearted moments as well. If you’re a fan of Abby’s you won’t need any convincing to read this, it’s fantastic and if you’ve never read her before she’s a must! 

Spring Fling: A Novel by Annie England Noblin

3.5

This was really cute and a perfect read to transition into spring if you’re into reading seasonally. It’s a second chance, small town, friends to lovers romance between Mylie and Ben and you get to see glimpses into their pasts when they were younger as well as in present day. The town was quirky and so were many of the residents, I kind of liked the secondary characters more than the main ones to be honest, I think Mylie and Ben could’ve been a little more developed. Overall a quick and sweet read that was a pleasant escape. 

Jill Is Not Happy by Kaira Rouda

4.0

I always have such a fun time with the authors books, she writes some over the top characters that you love to hate and this book introduces us to two new classic Kaira Rouda characters. Jack and Jill are playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse the entire book and I was hooked on their crazy antics. There are some secrets and surprises along the way too, overall a fun and sometimes silly popcorn read that will keep you entertained over a weekend!​

Love You Always by Stacy Travis

4.0

This is the final book in a series I’ve really enjoyed, definitely a palate cleanser as it’s light and sweet and a great escape. I’ve been waiting on Archer’s book and it was worth the wait, him and Ella are adorable together but have great fiery banter and chemistry as well. The narrators are both fantastic and are tried and true faves for me so you cannot go wrong with the audio, so fun! 

For Wrath and Redemption by Brit Benson

4.5

I’ve read enough of the authors books by now to know they are emotional and they will always pack a punch but wow this one was intense! This is part of a series and you should read the previous books first and it’s also connected to The Next Life series. Don’t let this scare you off, both series are amazing and you should read them all! Claire and Jonah are dangerous together at the start, yet their chemistry and bond is undeniable and seeing them fight their demons to end up together was so satisfying. Jason Clarke is always amazing and Mollie Stark was new to me and I’m obsessed, she was so good at the emotional and vulnerable scenes. 

Summer in the City by Alex Aster

4.5

I have been in a rom com mood lately, (I may have read too many angsty and emotional romances in a row) and this one was so much fun. It’s the perfect summer read and the NYC setting was absolute perfection. You know those books where the setting is a character on its own? That’s this book and while I’ve never spent a summer in the city this book made me feel like I have now. Elle was so relatable for me, she’s a quintessential introvert and so many times I was nodding along going, yes that’s me too Elle. Parker was great too, a bit ridiculous but billionaire romance should be over the top, no? If you’re looking for an escapist read with tropes like enemies to lovers, billionaire, just for the summer, fake dating and neighbors this was delightful. 

Gravewater Lake by A.M. Strong, Sonya Sargent

4.0

This was such a blast, my first by the author duo but definitely won’t be my last. I’ll leave the synopsis below but I say go in not knowing any more than that and get ready for a wild ride. I thought I had it all figured out and I was dead wrong, lots of great twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. I loved the isolated and creepy atmosphere and thought the authors did a great job at creating such a tense setting. Again, such a fun and surprising one, def recommended. 

The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose

4.0

First of all, that tagline is so good and it immediately caught my attention, I just love it. This is the second in a series and I do think it’s important to read the first book before starting this one. I didn’t remember the details so I found some spoiler reviews lol as a refresher and that worked well for me. The pacing here was fantastic, things moved rapidly right from the start and there was SO much going on here it left my head spinning at times. Not in a bad way, I just really had to focus and stay on my toes because there were so many different plot threads. There were twists galore as well, I lost count of how many and they were all really fun and mostly surprising. Overall a really strong follow up to a book I know so many of you loved, and don’t miss the acknowledgments at the end! 

My Silver Lining by Laura Pavlov

5.0

I really liked the first book in this series but I loved this one even more. The author is one of those rarities that gets better with each book and I just adored Lulu and Rafe. The banter here was soo good, Lulu is such a little spitfire so their exchanges were funny and cute. Fake dating was the first trope I was ever obsessed with so naturally I loved that aspect here, add in some hate to love and small town sweetness and everything about this was perfect for me. We even got some great appearances from past characters, I was thrilled seeing Beefcake again as well as the rest of the Magnolia Falls gang. If you’re a small town fan and haven’t tried Laura Pavlov’s books yet what are you waiting for?! She’s the best! 

Buried Dreams by Natasha Madison

4.5

This series is so so good and perfect if you want something angsty and highly emotional. Everleigh and Brock have really been through it and I wasn’t sure how they would find their way back to each other, their hurt ran deep, but the author pulled it off so well. This was spicier than the first two books, some scenes had me 🥵 but again, there is also soo much emotion tied up between the two and their connection is undeniable. The audio version was fantastic, both narrators are amazing and were able to give the story the emotion it requires! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫