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Golden Son by Pierce Brown
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
challenging
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Booked for Christmas: A Mistletoe Mountain Novel by Melissa F. Miller
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thank you to the author and Hambright PR for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
This book was funny, fast paced, and festive! It was very character-driven, and thankfully all these characters were endearing (sans Anderson!). It was a great diverse cast of characters with small town vibes and fun relationships between them. I really enjoyed all the almost-swears, the tension, and the do-good attitude of MOSTLY everyone in this book. It was a very cozy way to wrap up all the Christmas romances I devoured this season, and I’m happy to have ended it with a couple as passionate and good natured as Jack and Holly. I love how it wrapped up. If you’re a fan of forced proximity, meet cute, Christmas, and karma, I recommend this holiday romance!
This book was funny, fast paced, and festive! It was very character-driven, and thankfully all these characters were endearing (sans Anderson!). It was a great diverse cast of characters with small town vibes and fun relationships between them. I really enjoyed all the almost-swears, the tension, and the do-good attitude of MOSTLY everyone in this book. It was a very cozy way to wrap up all the Christmas romances I devoured this season, and I’m happy to have ended it with a couple as passionate and good natured as Jack and Holly. I love how it wrapped up. If you’re a fan of forced proximity, meet cute, Christmas, and karma, I recommend this holiday romance!
You're a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
If The Fates Allow: A Romantic Winter Escape by Marysa Stevens
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
Thank you to the author and to Luna Lit Mgt. for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This book was fun! It was fast paced, character driven, and the tension was palpable! I liked the cadence of the writing, and I found myself laughing aloud at some of the banter and scenarios sudddenly (particularly because of Ginger, who is my favorite character in this whole thing!) The main characters had their relatable moments, and I think they were well fleshed out. Emotions came across really well to me in this story to the point that I felt the second hand embarrassment when the FMC was going through her work ordeal!
This book was fun! It was fast paced, character driven, and the tension was palpable! I liked the cadence of the writing, and I found myself laughing aloud at some of the banter and scenarios sudddenly (particularly because of Ginger, who is my favorite character in this whole thing!) The main characters had their relatable moments, and I think they were well fleshed out. Emotions came across really well to me in this story to the point that I felt the second hand embarrassment when the FMC was going through her work ordeal!
This was a really entertaining book and I recommend it for holiday romance enthusiasts who are fans of the opposites attract, change and grow, and instant attraction tropes.
I really enjoyed my time with this and I can’t wait to see more from this debut author!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
The Christmas List by Maren Moore
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Thank you to Maren Moore and Valentine PR for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
The author calls this "Hallmark after dark" and I can't think of a more fitting phrase for it! I DEVOURED this book!
The author calls this "Hallmark after dark" and I can't think of a more fitting phrase for it! I DEVOURED this book!
The characters are likable, the story is sweet, the setting is festive, and the love scenes are SPICY!
For a rekindling romance, I just wish there were a few more "playing hard to get" scenes, because I couldn't get enough! The building tension between Josie and Wyatt from her hesitation was delicious! I love that the MMC is forward in his advances and still remains respectful. Their chemistry was awesome and I really enjoyed this romance. I definitely recommend it for spicy, simple, feel-good love story readers.