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Forever Theirs

Katee Robert

3.5

emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A spicy and tense road-trip-on-the-run read.

The Highlander's Promise

Lynsay Sands

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

As soon as I read that Aulay was scarred in Dougall’s book I borrowed this one. I’m a sucker for a scarred hero. Aulay didn’t disappoint, he’s absolute perfection. The plots of these books are all fairly similar but I think that’s what makes them so funny. Overall a sweet and wild read.

MacRieve

Kresley Cole

4.25

dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This deals with some really heavy topics and Cole really puts the characters and the reader through the wringer. Overall I really loved these two and the way things work out in the end is really lovely. I can’t wait for Munro’s book now.
My one complaint is the writing of dialect. This is the first Lykae book I didn’t read via audiobook, and Robert Petkoff was doing heavy lifting on the accent. I don’t know anyone who says doona! Stop with the doonas!

Falling for the Highlander

Lynsay Sands

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Charm Offensive

Alison Cochrun

3.75

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: Yes

I’m don’t like reality television so the premise was a bit meh for me. I did like the way mental health was talked about throughout however.

I thought the ending dragged on a bit once Charlie decided he didn’t want to go back to his old job.

Once Upon You And Me

Timothy Janovsky

4.0

emotional 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: Yes

So cute! Taylor and Ethan are adorable together, perfect mix of sweet and spicy.

I worried about how Ethan’s relationship with Amy would be handled, because you can tell straight from the beginning that the divorce gave him a terrible deal, but I was glad that didn’t blow up in his face.

I also really appreciated how much respect both Ethan and Taylor had for Amy, even if they didn’t like her.
I was on the fence about Janovksy after his first book I read, but this has convinced me to seek out more of his work.

Love Is a War Song

Danica Nava

4.0

emotional 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: Yes

This felt like an old school romance in the best way (celebrity/normie, fish-out-of-water, small town). Lucas is HOT and cast of supporting characters was a delight. It does take a little while to get going but once it does, it’s well worth the ride. Can’t wait to see what Nava writes next.

Payback's a Witch

Lana Harper

3.5

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A cute autumnal read that annoyingly made me long for the season even though I’ve been waiting all year for summer. I thought the concept of the challenge, the arbiter and the families working together made for a fun plot. The characters felt a bit formulaic but overall a sweet and cosy read.