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Dreams of 18 by Saffron A. Kent
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-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
4.0
Violet and Graham's story was so much fun to follow!
Graham aka Mr.Edwards moves across the street on Violet's 16th birthday. From the first time she sees him, she is instantly intrigued but does nothing and avoids him as much as she can because he is the father of her best (and possibly only) friend.
On Violet's 18th birthday, she gets a little tipsy and goes over to Mr. Edwards' house. He isn't supposed to be home, so she goes just to look in his garden in the backyard. But, Mr.Edwards comes home unexpectedly early and catches her. Violet isn't thinking straight and this leads to her kissing him... and this does not end well for them as it gets witnessed and put all over social media and the papers. Mr.Edwards moves away and Violet spirals and the story takes off from there.
I feel like this story was very layered. I actually did enjoy both of our characters and their development. It was interesting to watch these characters let their guards down after being so hurt and learning more about each other. The progress of their relationship was so well done! I thought the pacing was good and I was so invested in their story.
Graham aka Mr.Edwards moves across the street on Violet's 16th birthday. From the first time she sees him, she is instantly intrigued but does nothing and avoids him as much as she can because he is the father of her best (and possibly only) friend.
On Violet's 18th birthday, she gets a little tipsy and goes over to Mr. Edwards' house. He isn't supposed to be home, so she goes just to look in his garden in the backyard. But, Mr.Edwards comes home unexpectedly early and catches her. Violet isn't thinking straight and this leads to her kissing him... and this does not end well for them as it gets witnessed and put all over social media and the papers. Mr.Edwards moves away and Violet spirals and the story takes off from there.
I feel like this story was very layered. I actually did enjoy both of our characters and their development. It was interesting to watch these characters let their guards down after being so hurt and learning more about each other. The progress of their relationship was so well done! I thought the pacing was good and I was so invested in their story.
This is War by Kennedy Fox
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed Travis and Viola!
Travis & Viola have known each other for years. Ever since Travis moved across the street and became best friends with her brother. At first, they got along very well then suddenly it all changed. Travis didn't know why Viola started to hate him, but he just went along with it and would taunt her every chance he got.
They are now in college and while Travis lives in a house with Viola's brother, Viola still lives in the dorms on campus. It is spring break and Viola doesn't want to stay on campus alone while they close it up, so she decides to go stay with her brother, except... he forgot to tell her that he is going out of town so now Viola is stuck alone in the house with Travis!
This forced proximity is tension was SO GOOD!!! I loved their banter and teasing. Getting both perspectives helped the story so much, because we were told how both characters were truly feeling on the inside. While Travis and Viola don't start as great roommates, they eventually can't ignore the tension between them anymore. They're forced to talk about the past, what happened, and if there is any future.
Travis and Viola were amazing. I loved how easily they could still read each other, even after they had a falling out. I understood both characters and loved how they were able to be mature and talk it out eventually. I was so excited to watch their relationship develop and I cannot wait to see how their story ends in book 2!
Travis & Viola have known each other for years. Ever since Travis moved across the street and became best friends with her brother. At first, they got along very well then suddenly it all changed. Travis didn't know why Viola started to hate him, but he just went along with it and would taunt her every chance he got.
They are now in college and while Travis lives in a house with Viola's brother, Viola still lives in the dorms on campus. It is spring break and Viola doesn't want to stay on campus alone while they close it up, so she decides to go stay with her brother, except... he forgot to tell her that he is going out of town so now Viola is stuck alone in the house with Travis!
This forced proximity is tension was SO GOOD!!! I loved their banter and teasing. Getting both perspectives helped the story so much, because we were told how both characters were truly feeling on the inside. While Travis and Viola don't start as great roommates, they eventually can't ignore the tension between them anymore. They're forced to talk about the past, what happened, and if there is any future.
Travis and Viola were amazing. I loved how easily they could still read each other, even after they had a falling out. I understood both characters and loved how they were able to be mature and talk it out eventually. I was so excited to watch their relationship develop and I cannot wait to see how their story ends in book 2!
Five by Sara Cate, Rachel Leigh
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I surprisingly enjoyed this one more than book one!
Personally, I feel like the two books weren't connected much, and it wouldn't have been hard to read book two without reading book one. Overall, I enjoyed this storyline and seeing the characters apart. In book one, the relationships seemed more for convenience, but seeing how they developed while they were apart was interesting.
We were also introduced to a new guy, Quintin and I actually liked him more than the guys we were introduced to in book one. He was honestly the reason why I enjoyed book two more.
Overall, I felt the pacing was better in this book and the storyline was more interesting to me.
Personally, I feel like the two books weren't connected much, and it wouldn't have been hard to read book two without reading book one. Overall, I enjoyed this storyline and seeing the characters apart. In book one, the relationships seemed more for convenience, but seeing how they developed while they were apart was interesting.
We were also introduced to a new guy, Quintin and I actually liked him more than the guys we were introduced to in book one. He was honestly the reason why I enjoyed book two more.
Overall, I felt the pacing was better in this book and the storyline was more interesting to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Torture, and Gun violence
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
A Greene Family Summer Bash by Piper Rayne
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
These novellas are hilarious!
I always love seeing the whole Greene family together. Seeing all the different characters and where they are in life is so entertaining!
I always love seeing the whole Greene family together. Seeing all the different characters and where they are in life is so entertaining!
A Greene Family Vacation by Piper Rayne
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
I love having a chapter from every character and where they are in their lives rn. It was fun seeing the characters interact, especially knowing where some of them end up with the stories I have already read!
The Hawaii vacation was such a fun setting to have, and all the characters brought something different to the table. Really enjoyable.
The Hawaii vacation was such a fun setting to have, and all the characters brought something different to the table. Really enjoyable.
Playing With Fire by Stacey Lynn
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
Short and sweet.
Great set up for what will be a great second chance romance. We got to know the characters and their beginning that will lead them to book one.
Great set up for what will be a great second chance romance. We got to know the characters and their beginning that will lead them to book one.
On The Edge by K. Bromberg
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
5.0
Cruz & Maddix were perfect!
Cruz wants to sign a deal that would change his life, but they are hesitant to sign with him because of his playboy & partyboy status. They make him a deal that if he can fake date a woman for a few months to show that he is serious, they will go forward with the deal. Instead of choosing an actress that was optioned to him, Cruz chose Maddix who works for the company, and decided to sit in on this meeting. Maddix is shocked, but her boss approves and she knows this will help her career if it is successful.
Maddix is set to travel with Cruz as he goes from race to race in the F1. Maddix isn't super happy about this but goes with it for the sake of her career. She resists Cruz, while Cruz thinks this will just be a bit of fun until he can sign the contract and get this fake dating over with.
Since they are constantly traveling, they're forced to stay in hotels with only one bed, since the world thinks they are happily in love. Sooner or later the lines start to blur, and they are both in the "fake" relationship more than they thought they would be.
Cruz is one damaged man. Between his mother being in and out of his life and his father placing ridiculous expectations on him and his F1 career, Cruz never experienced unconditional love. Maddix is the opposite, her parents are still happily married and she always had an example of a healthy relationship.
Maddix is trying to get Cruz to trust her, but it's always one step forward and two steps back with him. After spending so much time together, and opening up piece by piece they can't help but fall for each other after having a better understanding of the other person.
I really loved the story between Cruz and Maddix! They were both such strong characters, and seeing them fall for each other was so much fun. They had so many heartwarming moments and i couldn't help but root for them the whole time!
Cannot wait for the next F1 romance in the series.
Cruz wants to sign a deal that would change his life, but they are hesitant to sign with him because of his playboy & partyboy status. They make him a deal that if he can fake date a woman for a few months to show that he is serious, they will go forward with the deal. Instead of choosing an actress that was optioned to him, Cruz chose Maddix who works for the company, and decided to sit in on this meeting. Maddix is shocked, but her boss approves and she knows this will help her career if it is successful.
Maddix is set to travel with Cruz as he goes from race to race in the F1. Maddix isn't super happy about this but goes with it for the sake of her career. She resists Cruz, while Cruz thinks this will just be a bit of fun until he can sign the contract and get this fake dating over with.
Since they are constantly traveling, they're forced to stay in hotels with only one bed, since the world thinks they are happily in love. Sooner or later the lines start to blur, and they are both in the "fake" relationship more than they thought they would be.
Cruz is one damaged man. Between his mother being in and out of his life and his father placing ridiculous expectations on him and his F1 career, Cruz never experienced unconditional love. Maddix is the opposite, her parents are still happily married and she always had an example of a healthy relationship.
Maddix is trying to get Cruz to trust her, but it's always one step forward and two steps back with him. After spending so much time together, and opening up piece by piece they can't help but fall for each other after having a better understanding of the other person.
I really loved the story between Cruz and Maddix! They were both such strong characters, and seeing them fall for each other was so much fun. They had so many heartwarming moments and i couldn't help but root for them the whole time!
Cannot wait for the next F1 romance in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Abandonment
Game Changer by Stacey Lynn
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This friends to lovers, accidentally pregnancy was a lot of fun.
After being friends for years, Garrett and Lizzie eventually blur the line of that friendship. Not wanting an awkward goodbye, Lizzie leaves in the middle of the night. Soon after, she discovers that she is pregnant with Garrett's baby with no clue how to tell him. They both grew up in Chicago, so that was all Lizzie knew, but Garrett recently got traded in the NHL and had to relocate to Vegas.
Eventually, Lizzie swallows her pride and decides that she needs to tell Garrett because he deserves to know and she has put it off for nearly three months. When Lizzie tells Garrett she is pregnant, he doesn't immediately know how to react because she has been ignoring his calls for the past few months. Garrett knows this is his responsibility and together, he and Lizzie decide they need to give this a try, at least for the baby she is carrying.
I loved seeing how much Garrett cared and how easy is was for Lizzie to do what was right once everything was out in the open. Seeing them together, you could see that their connection and relationship were just so easy.
I do wish we got to see Lizzie and Garrett more as parents, but the book focused more on the pregnancy than it did after the birth. Overall it was still a fun time, I am happy I got to see how their story turned out after the first novella that introduced them.
After being friends for years, Garrett and Lizzie eventually blur the line of that friendship. Not wanting an awkward goodbye, Lizzie leaves in the middle of the night. Soon after, she discovers that she is pregnant with Garrett's baby with no clue how to tell him. They both grew up in Chicago, so that was all Lizzie knew, but Garrett recently got traded in the NHL and had to relocate to Vegas.
Eventually, Lizzie swallows her pride and decides that she needs to tell Garrett because he deserves to know and she has put it off for nearly three months. When Lizzie tells Garrett she is pregnant, he doesn't immediately know how to react because she has been ignoring his calls for the past few months. Garrett knows this is his responsibility and together, he and Lizzie decide they need to give this a try, at least for the baby she is carrying.
I loved seeing how much Garrett cared and how easy is was for Lizzie to do what was right once everything was out in the open. Seeing them together, you could see that their connection and relationship were just so easy.
I do wish we got to see Lizzie and Garrett more as parents, but the book focused more on the pregnancy than it did after the birth. Overall it was still a fun time, I am happy I got to see how their story turned out after the first novella that introduced them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy
My Twist of Fortune by Piper Rayne
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I loved seeing the start of Hank and Marla
I ended up reading this in the middle of reading the series, so it was nice to go back and see where it all started. Hank and Marla are both single parents after different circumstances. Way back in high school they almost pursued something with each other, but it just didn't work that way. With Marla coming back to Alaska with her kids and reconnecting with Hank, that is where the Greene family stories begin.
It was interesting to see how the merge of these families started and how the kids originally reacted. It wasn't anything groundbreaking but it was a nice little novella that gave some background info.
I ended up reading this in the middle of reading the series, so it was nice to go back and see where it all started. Hank and Marla are both single parents after different circumstances. Way back in high school they almost pursued something with each other, but it just didn't work that way. With Marla coming back to Alaska with her kids and reconnecting with Hank, that is where the Greene family stories begin.
It was interesting to see how the merge of these families started and how the kids originally reacted. It wasn't anything groundbreaking but it was a nice little novella that gave some background info.
My Vegas Groom by Piper Rayne
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0
I loveddd Nikki and Logan!!
After a drunk night in Vegas with her best friend, Nikki ends up married to an MMA fighter Logan. Logan doesn't see a huge issue with it because he remembers most of the night with Nikki, but unfortunately, she does not and thinks they need to get divorced asap!
Logan is a big believer in signs and thinks it could cause a lot of drama for Logan if they divorce right away since they plastered it all over social media. The negativity of the divorce would distract from a big fight that Logan has coming up, so they decide to pretend their marriage is real for a few months until things settle down. Nikki thinks she will go back to her small town and live her life, but she never expects Logan to follow her and meet her family. Logan is determined for Nikki to see the bright side and see that this isn't as bad as she thinks it is.
As Logan stays with Nikki, she begins to realize that she may have judged Logan too harshly and too quickly. She starts to see more than just an MMA fighter, and as they spend more time together, she can't help but fall for the man.
Logan was such a sweetheart, and I didn't expect that from him. I loved seeing how much he cared and was able to open up to Nikki even when she didn't immediately trust him. Watching Logan slowly get through Nikki and her walls was so heartwarming. Nikki wasn't looking for love, but it ended up finding her anyway and they both deserved it!
After a drunk night in Vegas with her best friend, Nikki ends up married to an MMA fighter Logan. Logan doesn't see a huge issue with it because he remembers most of the night with Nikki, but unfortunately, she does not and thinks they need to get divorced asap!
Logan is a big believer in signs and thinks it could cause a lot of drama for Logan if they divorce right away since they plastered it all over social media. The negativity of the divorce would distract from a big fight that Logan has coming up, so they decide to pretend their marriage is real for a few months until things settle down. Nikki thinks she will go back to her small town and live her life, but she never expects Logan to follow her and meet her family. Logan is determined for Nikki to see the bright side and see that this isn't as bad as she thinks it is.
As Logan stays with Nikki, she begins to realize that she may have judged Logan too harshly and too quickly. She starts to see more than just an MMA fighter, and as they spend more time together, she can't help but fall for the man.
Logan was such a sweetheart, and I didn't expect that from him. I loved seeing how much he cared and was able to open up to Nikki even when she didn't immediately trust him. Watching Logan slowly get through Nikki and her walls was so heartwarming. Nikki wasn't looking for love, but it ended up finding her anyway and they both deserved it!