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A Sinner's Saint by Kylie Kent

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

4.5

Vin and Cammi - AHH! I was waiting for Vins story but I also didn't want to hear it. The chemistry between the two was *fireworks* but his past pushed her away and broke her heart - literally. The push pull throughout the book, the backstories, the brothers. 

I loved this booked! Each one gets better and better - I am not ready for the last book. 

Run, Little Bunny by Serena Pier

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

OH. MY. BUNNY. 🐰🔥

This book did not come to play—it came to snatch your soul and make you question your morals in the best way possible. Possessive, unhinged, and deliciously dark, this one is for my girlies who like their romance with a side of obsession.

The tension? Off the charts. The spice? Scorching. The man? Absolutely not okay—and somehow that makes him 10x hotter?? He said, “Run,” and she did not run fast enough, bless her heart.

Plot? There. Character depth? Surprisingly yes. But let’s be honest, we came for the chaos and stayed for the steam.

What About Now? by Kaylee Ryan

challenging emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

Okay, THIS is what second-chance romance is all about. Childhood sweethearts turned strangers, only to find their way back to each other? Ugh. Inject it into my veins. 💉💘

The tension? Chef’s kiss. The regret? Real. The slow burn? Worth every page. I wanted to wrap these two in a blanket, hand them some hot cocoa, and tell them to just talk it out already—but also, please keep pining because I’m living for it.

Kaylee Ryan gave us protective hero energy, a strong but guarded heroine, and a love story that pulls at your heart in the softest, sweetest way. 

Dirty Like Me by Jaine Diamond

challenging hopeful slow-paced

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

4.25

Dirty Like Me was pure rockstar romance perfection. I’m obsessed. The chemistry was fire, the banter was addictive, and the whole fake-dating setup? Chef’s kiss. I couldn’t stop turning the pages—Jaine Diamond really knows how to write tension that keeps you hooked. If you love a steamy slow burn with a sexy lead singer and a heroine you can totally root for, this one’s for you.

You're All I Need by Lacey Black

challenging emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

Just finished You're All I Need by Lacey Black and... wow. This book gave me all the feels! It’s sweet, swoony, and had just the right amount of steam. The characters felt so real and lovable—I was rooting for them from the very beginning. Lacey Black knows how to pull you into a story and make you never want to leave. If you're looking for a heartfelt romance that’ll leave you smiling (and maybe a little emotional), this one’s it. 

The Nanny is Off Limits by Q.B. Tyler

challenging emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Okay, The Nanny Is Off Limits was SO GOOD. I devoured it in like, one sitting. The chemistry?? Off the charts. The writing?? Super fun and addictive. I laughed, I swooned, I didn’t want it to end. Rowan and Elianna were *Chefs Kiss*. If you're into romance that’s equal parts spicy and sweet, this one’s a 10/10. Highly recommend! 

A Sinner's Saint by Kylie Kent

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

4.5

My last review I complained that the last part of the book was “I need your help I killed a Russian” and I didn’t know what happened - it all makes sense now. I was most excited for Vin and Santos book and Vins did not disappoint. I just wanted to reach through the book a hug him. 

Their story was perfect. 

A Sinner's Virtue by Kylie Kent

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful 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? Yes

4.5

I love this series - though Marcel and Zoe were a bit slower in their love story it was still good! The second book ended with “I need your help I killed a Russian” so I wish this talked more about what he meant and how that impacted the family, the beginning was more about the family as a whole and not his back story but I still devoured it and cannot wait for Vins story. 

Shamrock Kisses by Serena Pier

funny hopeful fast-paced

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

4.5

This was probably my favorite in the novella series so far. I love the hot nerd taking over from the city and finding love in a small town. Such a great quick read! 

My Darling Mayhem by Ashley Munoz

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

4.75

I need more! I love a grumpy neighbor single mom romance! I was expecting something different from the ex and was shocked how he was evolved in the ending. Ashley always knows how to keep you pulled in and pivots where you least expect! I can’t wait for the rest of the series!