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The Wrong Fiancée by Maya Alden
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
On the Wild Side by Kristen Proby
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Be With Me by Samantha Young
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
I read this pretty much from start to finish. My heart!
I'm still taking it all in since I sped through it.
I'm still taking it all in since I sped through it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
His Favorite Melody by Kat Baxter, Hope Ford
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A quick curvy pop star and her bodyguard finally admit their feelings to each other and have their HEA.
Cover Me Up by Juliana Stone, Juliana Stone
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
I read a sample and didn't stop until I turned the last page. The romance between Cal and Millie Sue as well as the Bridgestone family dynamics–which I didn't expect to play a role in the story–kept me hooked.
My introduction to Cal wasn't at his best moment, but quickly learned there was a lot more to him than just that snapshot. While he is very successful as a country artist there is a lot he had to overcome from his childhood. Those tough times pushed him forward and away from his family and Millie Sue at the same time. Something happens that brings him back to Montana and the history of his family and Millie Sue.
Millie Sue also carries a lot of pain, one big part of which involves Cal, the man she loves and always will. She has accepted that they are not meant to be. When Cal comes back she expects him to leave again as soon as possible. Due to circumstances, he is staying for a while and it is hard to keep her heart close to the only one who has ever had it.
The progression of their romance and the reintegration of Cal back into his family felt organic–not rushed. I routed for them to work through their past and hopefully find a way to be together in the end. Millie Sue is feisty and Cal has a big presence and confidence. Their connection is authentic based on a real friendship growing up together that became more when they were older.
There was one secret that revealed itself at the end that I didn't feel needed to be added to the storyline. It still didn't change my enjoyment of the overall story.
My introduction to Cal wasn't at his best moment, but quickly learned there was a lot more to him than just that snapshot. While he is very successful as a country artist there is a lot he had to overcome from his childhood. Those tough times pushed him forward and away from his family and Millie Sue at the same time. Something happens that brings him back to Montana and the history of his family and Millie Sue.
Millie Sue also carries a lot of pain, one big part of which involves Cal, the man she loves and always will. She has accepted that they are not meant to be. When Cal comes back she expects him to leave again as soon as possible. Due to circumstances, he is staying for a while and it is hard to keep her heart close to the only one who has ever had it.
The progression of their romance and the reintegration of Cal back into his family felt organic–not rushed. I routed for them to work through their past and hopefully find a way to be together in the end. Millie Sue is feisty and Cal has a big presence and confidence. Their connection is authentic based on a real friendship growing up together that became more when they were older.
There was one secret that revealed itself at the end that I didn't feel needed to be added to the storyline. It still didn't change my enjoyment of the overall story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Curvy Girl for the Billionaire by Emma Bray
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
An insta-love romance–kind of the boss-employee dynamic. Alex proposes that Charlie be his fake girlfriend to get the pressure off him from his family and press, but as a means to get closer to her.
Curvy Girl for the Mountain Man by Emma Bray
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
It's a quick, enjoyable insta-love story–older man, younger curvy woman.
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
Did not finish book. Stopped at 70%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 70%.
I couldn't keep my concentration on the story. I stopped at around 70%.
Naya's Most Important Visitors by Nalini Singh
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.0
Seedlings by Nalini Singh
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
3.0