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Common Grounds by Allie Samberts

4.0

This book is a light and cozy romance, and I absolutely love a he falls first moment. It’s refreshing to read a book where the main characters are in their late 30’s and early 40’s. 

From a one night stand to a beautiful relationship… Trevor is the true definition of a golden retriever character, he liked Emery from the very first moment he met her, he was always so positive which I really loved. On the other hand, Emery is also the true definition of a black cat character, her past trauma make it hard for her to give her trust. She did annoy me in some parts because she was acting in a childish way but I truly appreciated her character’s development. 

The side characters in this book were so fun and I would love to read about them too! 

Thank you Allie Samberts for a digital ARC copy. 

Rules on Convenience by

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

5.0

Oh. My. God. For a debut novel this book is INSANELY good! The banter is top tier, the tension and slow burn are so hot, the chemistry between Amelia and Raley is amazing and bonus point for strong female friendships. 

This romance was so witty and heartwarming it made me giggle and smile till the very end. I’m obsessed with how Amelia and Riley’s friendship started, I absolutely loved how Riley was always there for her from the get go and how Amelia opened up slowly but surely and leaned to fully trust him, also let’s not forget their garden, that was one of my fav things about the book. And the nickname Riley has for Amelia makes it impossible not to fall in love with their love. 

I 100% recommend this book to literally ANYONE who hasn’t read it yet. This was truly such a breath of fresh air.

Thank you to H.L. Munn and Sunny Babe PR for a digital ARC copy. 

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

5.0

I am obsessed with this book! This is THE perfect summer book/beach read. 

Lucy and Felix’s chemistry is on another level, you can feel their connection from their first meeting. The way their relationship evolves is just pure magic, even with all the ups and downs. The way they communicate about their feelings is so pure and genuine, and this is absolutely rare but I did appreciate the 3rd act break up in this book because it actually made sense. 

Now let’s talk about Lucy and Bridget, this is the kind of friendship everyone wants in life, a strong bond that transforms into a found family. Friendship soulmates do exist and Carley Fortune portrayed that perfectly. 

The beachy setting, the character growth, the romance, the relationships, the friendships… Everything is there to make you feel good.

This book was so comforting to me and I genuinely can’t wait for Carley’s next book. 

Downpour by Maggie C. Gates

4.0

I’m a sucker for a good grumpy x sunshine romance! This is my first book by Maggie Gates and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. 

I have to admit I didn’t like Brooke at first but she did grew on me as the book went on and as she grew into a more confident person. But I absolutely loved Ray, I loved watching him grow and change and felt proud of how many obstacles he surpassed. Seeing Brooke breaking through Ray’s facade and him falling in love with her was so beautiful and raw. And oh, the spice in this book? SO HOT. 

Thank you to Maggie Gates and Grey’s Promotions for a digital ARC copy. 

You Me Her by Sue Watson

mysterious tense medium-paced

4.5

A stalker thriller full of twists and turns. Every character at some point in this book acts weird and it makes you question their actions, I thought I had it figured out but the end took a completely different path and I was surprised. 

I loved the suspense and the tension building up to the murder and also after the murder. Rachel did piss me off with her naivety and the way she was ignoring every red flag around her, I wanted to yell at her so many times. 

I wished we got more explanation at the end though, it ended so abruptly but overall is was a very good thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. 

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for a digital ARC copy. 

#YouMeHer #NetGalley

Drunk on You by Nikki Ash

4.0

I ABSOLUTELY loved seeing Anastasia and Julian go from fake engagement to enemies to being lovers for real. 

From pulling pranks to being in love, Anastasia and Julian’s chemistry and banter were top tier, they made me smile so hard, and their dirty talk? oh my god sooo hot!!! Their love for each other and their passion for their work is what makes this couple so amazing. 

This romance was such a fun and easy read, it made me smile, laugh and cry. I wish it was a little bit longer though because some moments happened too fast. I’m so excited to read the rest of the series. 

Starstruck by Ivy Dawes

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

I want to start by saying that this is such an amazing debut book and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. 

This lighthearted romcom will give you butterflies and make you smile from beginning to end. I absolutely loved how James was 100% invested and his relationship with Kat and loved her from the start, he was always there for her no matter what and I also loved when Kat took charge of her life and did what was best for her. Their chemistry was off the charts!

The epilogue made me swoon so much! I highly recommend this book, it was so fun and relatable, and the pacing was perfect. 

Thank you to Ivy Dawes and Sunny Babe PR for a digital ARC copy.

Did I Kill My Husband? by A.J. Campbell

dark mysterious fast-paced

5.0

This fast paced thriller was definitely a page turner. Christina’s investigation in her husband’s life Micheal after he was a victim of a hit and run kept me at the edge of my seat especially that with each discovery we find out that he’s not who he truly is. 

Full of twists and turns, I finished this book in one setting, it was really hard to put down. The crazy twist at the end took me by surprise, I wasn’t expecting that. I highly recommend. 

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for a digital ARC copy. 

#DidIKillMyHusband #NetGalley

King of Sloth by Ana Huang

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

5.0

First of all, this book has one of the best love declaration ever, it book my breath away! From the first couple pages I knew I was going to fall in love with this story. I adored watching Sloane and Xavier’s relationship grow and develop, Sloane being the grumpy one, the ice queen and Xavier being the sunshine, always poking fun at her was so endearing. One of my favorite things about the book is the moment that Slaone fully opened up, it made me so emotional and bonus points for Xavier who didn’t care about basically anything but noticed and cared about every single thing related to Sloane. 

King Of Sloth definitely made it to my favorite books of all time list. Ana Huang ALWAYS delivers with characters that are so raw and relatable, with love stories that are truly genuine and real. If you didn’t read this book yet you should do it NOW!

She's Not Sorry by Mary Kubica

mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

4.0

This easy to read but slow burn thriller kept me guessing all the way until the very end. 

The twists in this books are ones I didn’t see coming at all, the multiple stories happening at the same time were very well done and not at all confusing. The characters were all shady in some way but they felt real and very well developed. The suspense was palpable and I was totally shocked when who did what was revealed, I actually had to pause and think about everything that happened. 

 

I 100% recommend this thriller and I really love Mary Kubica’s writing style.