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Flawless by Elsie Silver
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This was my first Elsie Silver book and it definitely will not be my last!
Summer is a spitfire who gives Rhett a run for his money. I instantly loved her spunk, and the witty banter between these two is perfect. Rhett is your typical rodeo cowboy, but his reputation isn’t a good reflection of the real Rhett Eaton. The raw emotion you see as Rhett and Summer get to know each other just pulls at your heart. Both of them have self doubt, and the way they support each other through all of that was beautiful. Rhett definitely made it to the top of my list with his protective nature, cowboy charm, and his filthy mouth! The spice was definitely there, but you have such a well written plot too. The perfect balance of both!
The Eaton fam is my new favorite! I was shaking with laughter at the banter between the boys and I can’t wait to get to know each of them in the following books of this series.
Summer is a spitfire who gives Rhett a run for his money. I instantly loved her spunk, and the witty banter between these two is perfect. Rhett is your typical rodeo cowboy, but his reputation isn’t a good reflection of the real Rhett Eaton. The raw emotion you see as Rhett and Summer get to know each other just pulls at your heart. Both of them have self doubt, and the way they support each other through all of that was beautiful. Rhett definitely made it to the top of my list with his protective nature, cowboy charm, and his filthy mouth! The spice was definitely there, but you have such a well written plot too. The perfect balance of both!
The Eaton fam is my new favorite! I was shaking with laughter at the banter between the boys and I can’t wait to get to know each of them in the following books of this series.
Heartless by Elsie Silver
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I think I just found another favorite author of mine. Elsie Silver does a fantastic job of writing witty banter, swoon-worthy cowboys, and steamy spice! A single dad x nanny trope is becoming one of my favorites!
Cade and Willa’s story is one of my favorites. When I met Cade Eaton in the first book of this series, I was hesitant to start this book because he was just SO grumpy all the time. In comes Willa, who definitely doesn’t shy away from putting Cade in his place. The adorable 5 year old Luke stole my heart in the first book, but getting to see more of him in this book really solidified the love I had for him as a character. The interactions between him and Willa are so heartwarming! Cade and Willa couldn’t be more perfect for one another, and I can’t wait to see more of their little family in the upcoming books.
What I love most about series like this one, is that you really get to know the ins and outs of the characters, and they feel like family once you’re done reading their books. I feel like their stories are realistic, and have a good blend of spice and plot. The character development we see in this book with both Cade and Willa is really inspiring for anyone who is scared of getting hurt and uses a shield to protect themselves.
Cade and Willa’s story is one of my favorites. When I met Cade Eaton in the first book of this series, I was hesitant to start this book because he was just SO grumpy all the time. In comes Willa, who definitely doesn’t shy away from putting Cade in his place. The adorable 5 year old Luke stole my heart in the first book, but getting to see more of him in this book really solidified the love I had for him as a character. The interactions between him and Willa are so heartwarming! Cade and Willa couldn’t be more perfect for one another, and I can’t wait to see more of their little family in the upcoming books.
What I love most about series like this one, is that you really get to know the ins and outs of the characters, and they feel like family once you’re done reading their books. I feel like their stories are realistic, and have a good blend of spice and plot. The character development we see in this book with both Cade and Willa is really inspiring for anyone who is scared of getting hurt and uses a shield to protect themselves.
Dangerously Tempting by Alexa L Stephen
fast-paced
5.0
Wow! This book has so many things that I look for in a good read. Spice, lovable characters, a suspenseful plot, character development… Alexa Stephen did the damn thing with this debut novel!
The MMC, Jameson, is a sweet and protective cinnamon roll, yet a total dominate in the bedroom. He has the perfect mix of sweet romantic gestures with a filthy mouth when it comes to those steamy scenes. Amelia, the FMC, is sassy and fun, but definitely comes with some baggage. I absolutely loved her character development. She has her moments that I just wanted to shake her, but when you really look at it, she has very relatable trauma responses. I really appreciated that it was made a priority to heal herself before fully opening up to her and Jameson’s happily ever after. Not to mention that both her best friend, Kat, and Jameson were able to call her out on her bullshit when they needed to. I LOVE how patient and understanding Jameson was throughout the book.
The stalker aspect of the story added just enough suspense to keep things interesting. The spice was HOT 🥵 but didn’t take over the plot either. I felt like overall there was a really nice balance of everything.
I appreciate having the opportunity to read this book for Alexa Stephen in exchange for an honest review! I can’t wait to see where this author goes with her future writing! She did an outstanding job.
The MMC, Jameson, is a sweet and protective cinnamon roll, yet a total dominate in the bedroom. He has the perfect mix of sweet romantic gestures with a filthy mouth when it comes to those steamy scenes. Amelia, the FMC, is sassy and fun, but definitely comes with some baggage. I absolutely loved her character development. She has her moments that I just wanted to shake her, but when you really look at it, she has very relatable trauma responses. I really appreciated that it was made a priority to heal herself before fully opening up to her and Jameson’s happily ever after. Not to mention that both her best friend, Kat, and Jameson were able to call her out on her bullshit when they needed to. I LOVE how patient and understanding Jameson was throughout the book.
The stalker aspect of the story added just enough suspense to keep things interesting. The spice was HOT 🥵 but didn’t take over the plot either. I felt like overall there was a really nice balance of everything.
I appreciate having the opportunity to read this book for Alexa Stephen in exchange for an honest review! I can’t wait to see where this author goes with her future writing! She did an outstanding job.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This book was my first true dive into the fantasy world. I’ve read what people would call romanatsy, and to be honest I wasn’t sure if a book without romance or a psychological thriller aspect to it would keep my interest.
Nevertheless, I dove into it without really knowing much about Tolkien’s mythical world. To my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
I instantly fell in love with Bilbo. He is doing his best to live a well-rounded and respectable hobbit lifestyle, when in comes Gandalf. From that point on, Bilbo was thrust into an adventure that he honestly isn’t quite sure he wants to have.
The relationships that he forms in the brotherhood of Thorin and Company is absolutely what makes this book spectacular. Each of the different personalities that Tolkien writes really helps the reader connect to the characters of this story, and the character development was done beautifully.
Some parts of the book dragged, but when taking into consideration the time that this book was written in, that is to be expected when comparing it to “modern” storylines. Tolkien, while building a magnificent and complex world, takes the reader on a journey of self discovery, friendship, and what it truly means to be courageous.
Nevertheless, I dove into it without really knowing much about Tolkien’s mythical world. To my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
I instantly fell in love with Bilbo. He is doing his best to live a well-rounded and respectable hobbit lifestyle, when in comes Gandalf. From that point on, Bilbo was thrust into an adventure that he honestly isn’t quite sure he wants to have.
The relationships that he forms in the brotherhood of Thorin and Company is absolutely what makes this book spectacular. Each of the different personalities that Tolkien writes really helps the reader connect to the characters of this story, and the character development was done beautifully.
Some parts of the book dragged, but when taking into consideration the time that this book was written in, that is to be expected when comparing it to “modern” storylines. Tolkien, while building a magnificent and complex world, takes the reader on a journey of self discovery, friendship, and what it truly means to be courageous.
Fake As puck by Sarah Smith
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
🔥 Fake Dating
🔥 Reformed Bad Boy
🔥 Hockey Romance
🔥 Coach’s Daughter
🔥 Touch Her & D!e
🔥 Dirty Talk
🔥 Dual POV
I absolutely loved Sophie and Xander’s story! When I started this book, I really thought I would be annoyed by Xander’s bad boy reputation - but it was the total opposite. He is a TOTAL golden retriever and the way his character develops is outstanding. I love how in tune he is with Sophie, and he really gets her to come out of her shell (and boy does she).
Sophie is an absolute sweetheart, and I instantly liked her! Xander was so patient with her shyness, and I really appreciated the fact that this wasn’t a “I want to change you” type of story. I loved that she accepted Xander for who he was and didn’t want to change him - he does that for himself.
To see a MMC so smitten had me giddy the entire time I was reading. I love that there is no 3rd act breakup, and the spice was top notch! 🔥 overall, this was a really enjoyable, fast paced read!
Thank you to Sarah Smith for allowing me to read her book! I will definitely be on the lookout for the rest of this series!
I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own.
🔥 Reformed Bad Boy
🔥 Hockey Romance
🔥 Coach’s Daughter
🔥 Touch Her & D!e
🔥 Dirty Talk
🔥 Dual POV
I absolutely loved Sophie and Xander’s story! When I started this book, I really thought I would be annoyed by Xander’s bad boy reputation - but it was the total opposite. He is a TOTAL golden retriever and the way his character develops is outstanding. I love how in tune he is with Sophie, and he really gets her to come out of her shell (and boy does she).
Sophie is an absolute sweetheart, and I instantly liked her! Xander was so patient with her shyness, and I really appreciated the fact that this wasn’t a “I want to change you” type of story. I loved that she accepted Xander for who he was and didn’t want to change him - he does that for himself.
To see a MMC so smitten had me giddy the entire time I was reading. I love that there is no 3rd act breakup, and the spice was top notch! 🔥 overall, this was a really enjoyable, fast paced read!
Thank you to Sarah Smith for allowing me to read her book! I will definitely be on the lookout for the rest of this series!
I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own.