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A Photo Finish

Elsie Silver

4.75

emotional funny 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

I absolutely loved this book! This one was a lot more emotional than the first one in this series. Cole had me tearing up and swooning! I can be a real sucker for a second chance romance and Cole and Violet were no different. I enjoyed seeing their dynamic in the past vs the present and how it changed and progressed as they rebuilt their relationship. I think the emotional baggage that Cole had to work through and overcome was very realistic. I appreciated how Violet supported and pushed him to do that. I would 100% recommend this book!

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Off to the Races

Elsie Silver

4.5

emotional 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

What a fun and spicy read! I really enjoyed this book, Billie and Vaughn has great chemistry and banter. I liked seeing the progression of their relationship. Honorable mention to Hank who is just a gem. I am looking forward to the rest of the series, would definitely recommend this book!

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Before I Let Go

Kennedy Ryan

5.0

emotional hopeful 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: Yes

What a beautiful and emotional story! This book had me yearning right along with Yasmen and Josiah. I got just feel the love and tension between them with every word on the page. I both couldn’t wait for them to get back together but also wanted to savor the journey at the same time. I absolutely adored this book, Yasmen and Josiah’s love was so deep. I need everyone to go read this book immediately!

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A Singh Family Christmas

Nisha Sharma

3.5

lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Never Ever Getting Back Together

Sophie Gonzales

4.0

funny lighthearted medium-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: Yes

Never Ever Getting Back Together is a fun YA book that takes place on the set of a dating reality tv show. This book is the cross between John Tucker Must Die and The Bachelor. I really enjoyed reading this book especially because I felt the behind the scenes producer manipulation and involvement seemed very realistic. I like Maya, Skye, and the rest of the girls on the show. I think this would be great to adapt into a limited series. I definitely would recommend reading!

*I received the ARC for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

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Resting Scrooge Face

Meghan Quinn

3.0

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This Christmas short story was not what I expected. I went into it assuming it’d be a funny and spicy short story since it is written by Meghan Quinn. Unfortunately this one fall flat for me and was kind of boring. Definitely not a spicy read so do not read expecting that. Even though it’s super quick to get through I wouldn’t recommend.

Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail

Ashley Herring Blake

4.25

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 really enjoyed this book! I was so excited when I found out Astrid was getting her own book. I think this book did a good job or showing all the sides of her character especially her vulnerabilities around perfection and failure. I thought the premise of Astrid and Jordan working together on a renovation show was fun. I felt this sequel was more well rounded than the first book (which I did enjoy). I would recommend this read for fans of HGTV and workplace romances.

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The Mistletoe Motive

Chloe Liese

5.0

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

What a cute Christmas novella! In true Chloe Liese fashion this book delivers great dialogue/banter between the two love interests. The Mistletoe Motive is a cross between Pride and Prejudice and You’ve Got Mail (but better). I definitely recommend this novella for fans of a quick holiday romance read!

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Two Wrongs Make a Right

Chloe Liese

5.0

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

Chloe Liese can do no wrong, I absolutely loved this book! I just adore Jamie and Bea’s dynamic. After getting past their initial bumpy start these two are so sweet and thoughtful. They help heal each other’s hearts by building this new love together which is really beautiful. Like all of Chloe’s books when you read this one it feels like being wrapped in a warm blanket and getting the best hug. Everyone needs to read this book immediately!

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Night of the Living Rez

Morgan Talty

3.75

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book packs some heavy material. The short stories are all interconnected as they have the same characters across different time points (though not written in sequential order). I usually struggle to get into short story compilations and that was true for this book as well especially with the heavier content. I wish the stories were a little more separate content/character wise or that the book was written as a continuous novel. That being said the characters have a lot of depth and I found myself wanting to see what would happen next. I still would recommend giving this a read though!

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