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The Naughty List by Sara Cate
3.0
3.5 ⭐️ Solid Christmas Novell!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ Forbidden holiday romance
✨ Age-gap
✨ Light taboo
✨ New step-uncle
✨ Smart, artistic FMC in college
✨ Supportive, wise, divorced MMC
✨ RV sex
Honestly, if you just want a short, fun, sweet, smutty, forbidden holiday romance, this is it!
I really liked the main characters. Audrey was young and funny, while Grant was stable and sexy. Their connection was instant and the chemistry was off the charts. Of course, the story is a little too short for any strong emotions or deep relationship development, but Sara Cate did a great job making me believe their romance.
I 100% recommend reading, especially during the holiday season! Hoe Hoe Hoe! And Merry Christmas!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ Forbidden holiday romance
✨ Age-gap
✨ Light taboo
✨ New step-uncle
✨ Smart, artistic FMC in college
✨ Supportive, wise, divorced MMC
✨ RV sex
Honestly, if you just want a short, fun, sweet, smutty, forbidden holiday romance, this is it!
I really liked the main characters. Audrey was young and funny, while Grant was stable and sexy. Their connection was instant and the chemistry was off the charts. Of course, the story is a little too short for any strong emotions or deep relationship development, but Sara Cate did a great job making me believe their romance.
I 100% recommend reading, especially during the holiday season! Hoe Hoe Hoe! And Merry Christmas!
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
3.0
2.5 ⭐ Did anyone else feel like they were reading a slightly different version of The Hating Game?
There are definitely some differences in the story, but there are so many similarities I couldn't ignore: office rivals / enemies-to-lovers, ridiculously tall guy and extremely short girl, broody OCD guy and loveable quirky girl, multiple mentions about abs and Clark Kent comparison, fake dating/wedding date, etc. I get the whole co-worker, enemies-to-lovers story isn't new, but there were so many similarities between Spanish Love Deception and The Hating Game that I couldn't help but constantly compare the two.
Holy mother of god, this story drags on.
There are definitely some differences in the story, but there are so many similarities I couldn't ignore: office rivals / enemies-to-lovers, ridiculously tall guy and extremely short girl, broody OCD guy and loveable quirky girl, multiple mentions about abs and Clark Kent comparison, fake dating/wedding date, etc. I get the whole co-worker, enemies-to-lovers story isn't new, but there were so many similarities between Spanish Love Deception and The Hating Game that I couldn't help but constantly compare the two.
Holy mother of god, this story drags on.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
5.0
This is the cutest little story ever! I teared up reading a few pages because they just really hit home
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
3.0
3 ⭐️ This is a heartfelt story about loss and overcoming grief, family and love.
What I loved:
- The premise of a writer being able to see ghosts
- The Day family
- The slow-burn romance between Florence and Ben.
- The ending.
What I loved:
- The premise of a writer being able to see ghosts
- The Day family
- The slow-burn romance between Florence and Ben.
- The ending.
Your Dad Will Do by Katee Robert
2.0
2 ⭐️ It’s good for what it is: porn with ZERO plot
“You were going to be my father-in-law!”
He nips my earlobe. “And now I’m your Daddy. I think we both prefer it this way.”
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ forbidden/taboo romance
✨ ex-fiancé’s father
✨ revenge sex
✨ age-gap
✨ daddy kink
✨ dom-sub
✨ praise/degredation
✨ exhibitionist
✨ anal
It was a decent erotica but the sex and their dynamic got extremely repetitive so I got bored after a while. Also, there’s no real plot or character development. It’s just sex, which is fine if that’s what you want but I like more depth to my books. It’s also heavy with the daddy kink, and that’s not really my thing, which is probably why even the smut didn’t really do much for me. It got a bit much once he started 'taking care of her' by telling her how to eat, sleep, and dress.
Also, some of the dialogue was cringy. Here are some examples:
"You have a slutty pussy."
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"I think I am going to take this virgin ass. Not yet. But you're mine, aren't you, Lily? Every part of you. Mouth and pussy and ass. There for my pleasure whenever I decide to take it."
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"I want to hurt you back."
"So you fucked my dad."
I give a vicious little smile. "You're not the only one who calls him Daddy now."
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"I thought you said I was a little slut for dressing like this."
"You are. My little slut."
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“You were going to be my father-in-law!”
He nips my earlobe. “And now I’m your Daddy. I think we both prefer it this way.”
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ forbidden/taboo romance
✨ ex-fiancé’s father
✨ revenge sex
✨ age-gap
✨ daddy kink
✨ dom-sub
✨ praise/degredation
✨ exhibitionist
✨ anal
It was a decent erotica but the sex and their dynamic got extremely repetitive so I got bored after a while. Also, there’s no real plot or character development. It’s just sex, which is fine if that’s what you want but I like more depth to my books. It’s also heavy with the daddy kink, and that’s not really my thing, which is probably why even the smut didn’t really do much for me. It got a bit much once he started 'taking care of her' by telling her how to eat, sleep, and dress.
Also, some of the dialogue was cringy. Here are some examples:
"You have a slutty pussy."
------
"I think I am going to take this virgin ass. Not yet. But you're mine, aren't you, Lily? Every part of you. Mouth and pussy and ass. There for my pleasure whenever I decide to take it."
------
"I want to hurt you back."
"So you fucked my dad."
I give a vicious little smile. "You're not the only one who calls him Daddy now."
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"I thought you said I was a little slut for dressing like this."
"You are. My little slut."
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The Calm Before the Storm by Danielle L. Jensen
4.0
4 ⭐️ A novella with the smut we were missing from the first two books of The Bridge Kingdom
The story happens right after the events of Traitor Queen and leads into the next book.
Quick Thoughts:
- Love all the moments between Aren and Lara - especially the sexy scenes!
- I’m sad Ahnna is at odds with them.
- Love that Lara wants to keep trying to earn her place amongst the Ithicanans as their queen. I know it'll take time, but she's already winning their hearts.
War is coming, and I can’t wait for the next book!
The story happens right after the events of Traitor Queen and leads into the next book.
Quick Thoughts:
- Love all the moments between Aren and Lara - especially the sexy scenes!
- I’m sad Ahnna is at odds with them.
- Love that Lara wants to keep trying to earn her place amongst the Ithicanans as their queen. I know it'll take time, but she's already winning their hearts.
War is coming, and I can’t wait for the next book!
Lore Olympus: Volume Four by Rachel Smythe
4.0
4 ⭐ I'm a sucker for sad boys
Merged review:
4 ⭐ I'm a sucker for sad boys
Merged review:
4 ⭐ I'm a sucker for sad boys
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
5.0
4.5 ⭐️ This book gave me all the feels - from butterflies to heartache.
"Love follows you. It goes where you go. It doesn't know about social divides or distance or common sense. It doesn't even stop when the person you love dies. It does what it wants."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ small-town romance
✨ thoughtful, sexy carpenter
✨ kind, people-pleasing doctor
✨ small-town guy x city girl
✨ one night stand to lovers
✨ opposites attract
✨ age gap (10 years)
✨ instant attraction
✨ he falls first
✨ found family
✨ drama with her ex-fiance and parents
✨ topics addressed: privilege, mental health (depression and PTSD), domestic violence, emotional abuse
My first Abby Jimenez book and certainly not my last! She is such a gifted writer and has a way with words. This story was sweet, funny, charming, and heartfelt. Everything I want in the books I read.
"Love follows you. It goes where you go. It doesn't know about social divides or distance or common sense. It doesn't even stop when the person you love dies. It does what it wants."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ small-town romance
✨ thoughtful, sexy carpenter
✨ kind, people-pleasing doctor
✨ small-town guy x city girl
✨ one night stand to lovers
✨ opposites attract
✨ age gap (10 years)
✨ instant attraction
✨ he falls first
✨ found family
✨ drama with her ex-fiance and parents
✨ topics addressed: privilege, mental health (depression and PTSD), domestic violence, emotional abuse
My first Abby Jimenez book and certainly not my last! She is such a gifted writer and has a way with words. This story was sweet, funny, charming, and heartfelt. Everything I want in the books I read.
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
1.0
✨DNF at 25%✨
I got this as a physical ARC from Berkley and I was so excited because the story seemed right up my alley. Unfortunately, I had to stop after 100 pages. Sadly it wasn't for me.
What I liked:
The premise of two book lovers falling in love. I mean, who doesn't want to read about a shy girl who falls for her hot neighbor who also happens to be the author of her favorite fantasy novel???
The emails. It's a cute idea to introduce the characters and develop their relationship. However, I wish they were woven into the story instead of given to us all at the same time.
What I didn’t like:
To my point above, that the emails were not woven throughout the story. It didn’t really allow the reader time to connect with Lily and Nick’s relationship and their growing feelings. So when it comes to an end, I just didn’t really care.
I didn’t connect with Lily at all. She’s an introvert who loves books so you’d think I would. But she’s such a pushover with her family that I couldn’t respect her or relate to her. (Continue to my next point).
I absolutely hated Lily’s dynamic with her family. They are just straight up jerks. Lily is a 26 year old who’s trying to break into publishing (which is difficult). Give the girl a freaking break! She doesn’t need to have the perfect career yet or to be in a serious relationship. Her family relentlessly pushes these topics, but it’s like they don’t even know Lily at all. And her sister, Violet, keeps setting her up with guys she so obviously wouldn’t ever be interested in. So I guess keeping all this in mind, I’m wondering, why she is close to them in the first place if they truly don’t know her or her heart's desires? I get this was done to create drama but the way it was done didn’t really do anything but make me feel angry with Lily and her family. Angry at Lily for not putting up boundaries, and angry at her family for thinking they have the right to guilt trip and 'guide' Lily.
It annoyed me that Lily’s dating life was the main point of conflict in this story. At least it was for the first 25% of the story and seemed like that was the direction it was going since she needs to find a date to her sister's wedding. Lily is constantly degrading herself internally whenever she meets a new guy. She says, “ he probably won’t like me” or “I’m not his type” or “he’s probably in love with Violet” (her sister). These types of thoughts are repeatedly mentioned during her inner dialogue and I just couldn’t handle it.
When Nick tells Lily in one of the emails the name of the column he writes, I thought, “she’s probably going to go and google that immediately.” But she didn’t!!! I guess if she did the story would have ended a lot sooner. But it was a huge plot hole.
I don’t know what it is about the prose, but I just didn’t click with it. I was also very aware this was written in the third person, which has never bothered me, but it did here.
Overall, The Neighbor Favor wasn't really for me, but it comes down to my dislike of Lily and her family, and my inability to connect with either Lily or Nick. I couldn't root for anyone and I didn't really want to. However, the things I had an issue with might not bother you, so maybe give this book a chance if it sounds interesting to you!
Thank you, Berkley, for providing a physical ARC in exchange for an honest review! As always, all opinions are my own.
I got this as a physical ARC from Berkley and I was so excited because the story seemed right up my alley. Unfortunately, I had to stop after 100 pages. Sadly it wasn't for me.
What I liked:
The premise of two book lovers falling in love. I mean, who doesn't want to read about a shy girl who falls for her hot neighbor who also happens to be the author of her favorite fantasy novel???
The emails. It's a cute idea to introduce the characters and develop their relationship. However, I wish they were woven into the story instead of given to us all at the same time.
What I didn’t like:
To my point above, that the emails were not woven throughout the story. It didn’t really allow the reader time to connect with Lily and Nick’s relationship and their growing feelings. So when it comes to an end, I just didn’t really care.
I didn’t connect with Lily at all. She’s an introvert who loves books so you’d think I would. But she’s such a pushover with her family that I couldn’t respect her or relate to her. (Continue to my next point).
I absolutely hated Lily’s dynamic with her family. They are just straight up jerks. Lily is a 26 year old who’s trying to break into publishing (which is difficult). Give the girl a freaking break! She doesn’t need to have the perfect career yet or to be in a serious relationship. Her family relentlessly pushes these topics, but it’s like they don’t even know Lily at all. And her sister, Violet, keeps setting her up with guys she so obviously wouldn’t ever be interested in. So I guess keeping all this in mind, I’m wondering, why she is close to them in the first place if they truly don’t know her or her heart's desires? I get this was done to create drama but the way it was done didn’t really do anything but make me feel angry with Lily and her family. Angry at Lily for not putting up boundaries, and angry at her family for thinking they have the right to guilt trip and 'guide' Lily.
It annoyed me that Lily’s dating life was the main point of conflict in this story. At least it was for the first 25% of the story and seemed like that was the direction it was going since she needs to find a date to her sister's wedding. Lily is constantly degrading herself internally whenever she meets a new guy. She says, “ he probably won’t like me” or “I’m not his type” or “he’s probably in love with Violet” (her sister). These types of thoughts are repeatedly mentioned during her inner dialogue and I just couldn’t handle it.
When Nick tells Lily in one of the emails the name of the column he writes, I thought, “she’s probably going to go and google that immediately.” But she didn’t!!! I guess if she did the story would have ended a lot sooner. But it was a huge plot hole.
I don’t know what it is about the prose, but I just didn’t click with it. I was also very aware this was written in the third person, which has never bothered me, but it did here.
Overall, The Neighbor Favor wasn't really for me, but it comes down to my dislike of Lily and her family, and my inability to connect with either Lily or Nick. I couldn't root for anyone and I didn't really want to. However, the things I had an issue with might not bother you, so maybe give this book a chance if it sounds interesting to you!
Thank you, Berkley, for providing a physical ARC in exchange for an honest review! As always, all opinions are my own.
Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare
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