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Maybe Next Time by Christina C. Jones
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The first novella in the Vegas Nights collection was hot and GOOD. Denver and Kensa haven’t been on the same page in their marriage since the miscarriage of their little one. Kensa finally serves Denver with divorce papers, and he is NOT having it.
So what happens when your husband kidnaps you and flies you to a private island? Guess they don’t have a choice but to talk (and sex) it out!
Loved it!
So what happens when your husband kidnaps you and flies you to a private island? Guess they don’t have a choice but to talk (and sex) it out!
Loved it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Maybe Next Time by Christina C. Jones
funny
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Reread (audio) in January 2024 - this book still hits! I'm loving these full cast audio experiences.
The first novella in the Vegas Nights collection was hot and GOOD. Denver and Kensa haven’t been on the same page in their marriage since the miscarriage of their little one. Kensa finally serves Denver with divorce papers, and he is NOT having it.
So what happens when your husband kidnaps you and flies you to a private island? Guess they don’t have a choice but to talk (and sex) it out!
Loved it!
The first novella in the Vegas Nights collection was hot and GOOD. Denver and Kensa haven’t been on the same page in their marriage since the miscarriage of their little one. Kensa finally serves Denver with divorce papers, and he is NOT having it.
So what happens when your husband kidnaps you and flies you to a private island? Guess they don’t have a choice but to talk (and sex) it out!
Loved it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
The Ever King by LJ Andrews
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This series has been hyped for awhile and since I've been expanding my romantasy horizons, I decided to try it.
This is a classic case of the misunderstood villain hero kidnaps the princess heroine in revenge against the heroine's father. Livia and Erik (the "Ever King")'s families have a history that I feel was better explained in the author's prior series. I enjoyed the found family dynamics of the Ever crew and how close Livia's family was, but I truly was just underwhelmed with everything else. This book did a lot of telling and not enough showing when it came to Livia and Erik's connection. Some plot points felt muddy and not well fleshed out. Livia's character development was wonky in that she was one person at the beginning of the book and a totally different one towards the end, without a real showing of why she suddenly was fine with being with the Ever crew.
I've already started the second book because of the cliffhanger, but this one was definitely a meh intro to the author's writing.
This is a classic case of the misunderstood villain hero kidnaps the princess heroine in revenge against the heroine's father. Livia and Erik (the "Ever King")'s families have a history that I feel was better explained in the author's prior series. I enjoyed the found family dynamics of the Ever crew and how close Livia's family was, but I truly was just underwhelmed with everything else. This book did a lot of telling and not enough showing when it came to Livia and Erik's connection. Some plot points felt muddy and not well fleshed out. Livia's character development was wonky in that she was one person at the beginning of the book and a totally different one towards the end, without a real showing of why she suddenly was fine with being with the Ever crew.
I've already started the second book because of the cliffhanger, but this one was definitely a meh intro to the author's writing.
Split Decision by Christina C. Jones
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Spicy novella about a heroine who has been in love with her now dead brother’s best friend. Jonathan tried his best to resist Winnie due to loyalty to her brother, but Winnie did not make it easy!
Narrators: J. Shani Micheals and Myles Washington
Narrators: J. Shani Micheals and Myles Washington
A Risk Worth Taking by Nikki Ash
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Ellie and Lincoln were everything I’d been waiting for! Ellie has been through some stuff her family doesn’t know about. She is ready to take her power back, and her plan involves Lincoln and a masquerade ball.
Meanwhile, Lincoln knows that Ellie is off limits as his brother's young sister-in-law. One masked night between them changes their lives forever, and Lincoln is in for a pleasant shock when he finds out who his mystery woman is…and that his mystery woman is having their baby.
I was happy to see these two together! Lincoln has always been a part of Ellie’s support system, so it’s no surprise how much she trusted him. It was fun seeing Lincoln go from eternal bachelor status to being obsessed with his masked companion. If you love age gap, secret pregnancy and hidden identity, The Risk of Falling is worth the read!
NOTE - Some of the triggers could be considered spoilers, so the author listed the content warnings on her website - https://authornikkiash.com/books/
Meanwhile, Lincoln knows that Ellie is off limits as his brother's young sister-in-law. One masked night between them changes their lives forever, and Lincoln is in for a pleasant shock when he finds out who his mystery woman is…and that his mystery woman is having their baby.
I was happy to see these two together! Lincoln has always been a part of Ellie’s support system, so it’s no surprise how much she trusted him. It was fun seeing Lincoln go from eternal bachelor status to being obsessed with his masked companion. If you love age gap, secret pregnancy and hidden identity, The Risk of Falling is worth the read!
NOTE - Some of the triggers could be considered spoilers, so the author listed the content warnings on her website - https://authornikkiash.com/books/
Meegan by Rebekah Weatherspoon
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Meegan finally gets her man! We’ve read about Meegan as the side character in several of the author’s books. Meegan gets her time in the sun when her best friend hooks her up as a “girlfriend for hire” for tech millionaire, Olin.
My favorite part of this was the sexual comfort and freedom of all parties involved. Consent was a big thing and no one was ever disrespected. Even though Olin was new to the lifestyle, it never felt like he was doing it because he felt he HAD to. Instead, he recognized that BDSM practice is important to the woman he loves and he wants to take an interest in her passions. They balanced each other out perfectly.
Xeni, Haven and Rafe are still my favorite books from this author, but it was nice to get a book for a crowd favorite character!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Face Off by Teagan Hunter
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Omg Rory and Lawson were so cute! Both Rory and Lawson swore off love, with Rory burying her head in her veterinary practice and Lawson living the single hockey player life. But when Lawson laid eyes on Rory, and she was not impressed, it just made Lawson step his game up
I love when the woman is the grump! Rory had her reasons for being afraid of personal attachments and assuming that Lawson was like every other hockey player out there. I love that Lawson didn’t let that deter him, and he showed Rory his true colors and broke down her walls to show both of them what healthy love could look like. And don’t even get me started on how adorable Daisy the puppy was! She was one of my favorite parts outside of the romance.
This was another successful cozy sports read from this author, and I am ready for Hayes’ book next!!
I love when the woman is the grump! Rory had her reasons for being afraid of personal attachments and assuming that Lawson was like every other hockey player out there. I love that Lawson didn’t let that deter him, and he showed Rory his true colors and broke down her walls to show both of them what healthy love could look like. And don’t even get me started on how adorable Daisy the puppy was! She was one of my favorite parts outside of the romance.
This was another successful cozy sports read from this author, and I am ready for Hayes’ book next!!
Head Over Heels by Karla Sorensen
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
5.0
Nobody does cozy family vibes like Karla Sorensen!
Cameron is one of the Wilder family sons and co-owner of the family’s construction business. Ivy is his complete opposite, a city girl who was raised with a “business first, love and affection never” mindset. Opposites do attract because Cameron and Ivy each have strengths that the other needs to lean on in their hard times. That attraction also makes for a chemistry these two can’t ignore!!
As usual, the Wilder clan is one that is unforgettable. Big family dynamics are my favorite to see, especially when the family members are the biggest supporters of your relationship! Reading about this family feels like one big hug that I never want to leave! Watching the family grow bigger with partners and kids is heartwarming and I can’t wait for the next book!
Cameron is one of the Wilder family sons and co-owner of the family’s construction business. Ivy is his complete opposite, a city girl who was raised with a “business first, love and affection never” mindset. Opposites do attract because Cameron and Ivy each have strengths that the other needs to lean on in their hard times. That attraction also makes for a chemistry these two can’t ignore!!
As usual, the Wilder clan is one that is unforgettable. Big family dynamics are my favorite to see, especially when the family members are the biggest supporters of your relationship! Reading about this family feels like one big hug that I never want to leave! Watching the family grow bigger with partners and kids is heartwarming and I can’t wait for the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Dom by S.J. Tilly
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Easily my favorite in the series. I love a tatted man. Another marriage of convenience between Dom and Val (King’s half-sister. Dom has (kind of noble) reasons for tricking her into marriage so I couldn’t even be mad with him. He treated Val like the prize she was, something she’d never experienced before. Dom gave her the family she always wanted and helped Val some past hurts.
Again - still don't know exactly what The Alliance does. I think while these books are entertaining, the author does a poor job at actually making the mafia stuff make sense.
Again - still don't know exactly what The Alliance does. I think while these books are entertaining, the author does a poor job at actually making the mafia stuff make sense.
A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement by Christina C. Jones
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Well this put a new twist on escort for a good cause! Rowan is the director of a community center that is STRUGGLING. So when she’s approached by the known fixer of Vegas with an offer from one of her clients she can’t refuse, things get GOOD.
The catch? In exchange for the plentiful donations that will keep the center running, Rowan must agree to be on call at all times….with a blindfold on. Rowan may not know who her benefactor and lover is from behind the mask, but Reid Bennett knows her and has his reasons for their…mutually beneficial arrangement.
This was a fun novella! I highly recommend the audio once it’s released since it’s a full cast done duet style! The voices were PERFECT and some of my favorite narrators. The ebook and paperback are available but the audio is exclusively through the author’s Patreon at this time!
The catch? In exchange for the plentiful donations that will keep the center running, Rowan must agree to be on call at all times….with a blindfold on. Rowan may not know who her benefactor and lover is from behind the mask, but Reid Bennett knows her and has his reasons for their…mutually beneficial arrangement.
This was a fun novella! I highly recommend the audio once it’s released since it’s a full cast done duet style! The voices were PERFECT and some of my favorite narrators. The ebook and paperback are available but the audio is exclusively through the author’s Patreon at this time!