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Fall With Me by Becka Mack
Becka Mack has done it again. I have loved the Playing for Keeps Series. This book was one of my anticipated reads of the year and it did not disappoint! There are so many things that I loved about this book.
I loved the found family representation in this book (and the series). These boys and their significant others are ride or die for each other and are always there to support each other. I love how the men showed their softer side with each other and weren’t afraid to be affectionate with each other including their words.
Jaxon didn’t feel worthy of having a group of friends that felt like family. I love how they didn’t give up on him and showed him he is worthy and deserving of their friendship and love.
I loved that Jaxon was a small gestures kind of guy. He listened and did the sweetest things that may seem small but they meant so much to Lennon. I wish I could list all the sweet things he did but I don’t want to spoil it because when you get to those parts in the book your heart will melt and I want you to experience that for yourself.
Lennon was a great FMC. She was patient and appreciated the little things Jaxon did.
This series has my heart and this book was another fantastic addition to the series. Worth the wait.
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Becka Mack has done it again. I have loved the Playing for Keeps Series. This book was one of my anticipated reads of the year and it did not disappoint! There are so many things that I loved about this book.
I loved the found family representation in this book (and the series). These boys and their significant others are ride or die for each other and are always there to support each other. I love how the men showed their softer side with each other and weren’t afraid to be affectionate with each other including their words.
Jaxon didn’t feel worthy of having a group of friends that felt like family. I love how they didn’t give up on him and showed him he is worthy and deserving of their friendship and love.
I loved that Jaxon was a small gestures kind of guy. He listened and did the sweetest things that may seem small but they meant so much to Lennon. I wish I could list all the sweet things he did but I don’t want to spoil it because when you get to those parts in the book your heart will melt and I want you to experience that for yourself.
Lennon was a great FMC. She was patient and appreciated the little things Jaxon did.
This series has my heart and this book was another fantastic addition to the series. Worth the wait.
If You Want Me by Helena Hunting
4.5
I really enjoyed this audiobook. Zachary Webber and Stella Bloom were the perfect pairing for this rom-com. I am a huge fan of both of these narrators and thought they really nailed the Aurora and Hollis. Aurora and Hollis have great banter and there is so much chemistry between them. I was rooting for them the whole way and just hoping they could overcome the obstacles in their way.
I love a strong and supportive friendship group and Aurora had just that with her friends. They were funny and would drop anything to support each other.
This book had me feeling all the feels. It was funny, steamy, and heartwarming.
This is book 2 in the series. For a better reading experience I would recommend reading them in order since you meet Aurora and Hollis in Book 1 If You Hate Me. We also see the main characters from book 1 Beatrix and Tristan in book 2.
Read if you enjoy:
* Hockey Romance (rom-comish)
* Dad’s BFF
* Forbidden
* Age Gap (she is in her early 20's he is in his 30's)
* Friends to Lovers
I love a strong and supportive friendship group and Aurora had just that with her friends. They were funny and would drop anything to support each other.
This book had me feeling all the feels. It was funny, steamy, and heartwarming.
This is book 2 in the series. For a better reading experience I would recommend reading them in order since you meet Aurora and Hollis in Book 1 If You Hate Me. We also see the main characters from book 1 Beatrix and Tristan in book 2.
Read if you enjoy:
* Hockey Romance (rom-comish)
* Dad’s BFF
* Forbidden
* Age Gap (she is in her early 20's he is in his 30's)
* Friends to Lovers
Out On a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
5.0
Wow! Wow! Wow! I truly LOVED this book. It is such a heartwarming and beautiful story. Bo has topped the list of book boyfriends. His character and how he handled this accidental pregnancy was PERFECTION. Both of these characters were amazing and warmed my heart so much.
This book was inspirational and beautiful. There were some difficult topics in this book and they were dealt with so beautifully. The characters were dealing with their own insecurities and they were both “seen” by each other and accepted unconditionally. The way their friendship and relationship developed was inspirational and had me smiling, and wanting to cry happy tears.
The accidental pregnancy, and limb difference representation was so well written. Please read the author’s note at the beginning of the book. It gives some background and enhanced my reading experience.
I also listened to the audiobook and even though there was only one narrator she did an excellent job voicing the characters. I usually like a dual POV book but just Win’s POV totally worked in this book.
If this book is on your TBR, you need to move it to the top ASAP! This is probably one of the top 5 books I have ever read.
This book was inspirational and beautiful. There were some difficult topics in this book and they were dealt with so beautifully. The characters were dealing with their own insecurities and they were both “seen” by each other and accepted unconditionally. The way their friendship and relationship developed was inspirational and had me smiling, and wanting to cry happy tears.
The accidental pregnancy, and limb difference representation was so well written. Please read the author’s note at the beginning of the book. It gives some background and enhanced my reading experience.
I also listened to the audiobook and even though there was only one narrator she did an excellent job voicing the characters. I usually like a dual POV book but just Win’s POV totally worked in this book.
If this book is on your TBR, you need to move it to the top ASAP! This is probably one of the top 5 books I have ever read.
Summer Ever After by Kortney Keisel
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? No
4.0
***audiobook review***
This book is a fun, flirty and clean romance that follows Walker and Jane. It gives of Hallmark vibes and I am here for it. Jane is a romance reader who is on the hunt to find love by the end of summer. She has book troupes that she loves and goes on a quest to find the right romance troupe for her dates. Walker is a pro golfer who is home for the summer because he needs to reset his mental state when it comes to golf. Walker and Jane have great banter and chemistry.
This audiobook is told in duet narration which was fantastic. The narrators did a great job bringing to life the characters and their romance. The narration is 5/5 stars.
Read if you enjoy
* best friend's brother
* sports romance (he is a golfer)
* she plays hard to get
* secret crush
* Small town island setting
* flirty hero
* dual POV
This book is a fun, flirty and clean romance that follows Walker and Jane. It gives of Hallmark vibes and I am here for it. Jane is a romance reader who is on the hunt to find love by the end of summer. She has book troupes that she loves and goes on a quest to find the right romance troupe for her dates. Walker is a pro golfer who is home for the summer because he needs to reset his mental state when it comes to golf. Walker and Jane have great banter and chemistry.
This audiobook is told in duet narration which was fantastic. The narrators did a great job bringing to life the characters and their romance. The narration is 5/5 stars.
Read if you enjoy
* best friend's brother
* sports romance (he is a golfer)
* she plays hard to get
* secret crush
* Small town island setting
* flirty hero
* dual POV
Last Boy by Hannah Gray
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Oh my goodness! This book! Walker and Poppy are like puzzle pieces that fit perfectly together. Their story was beautiful and emotional and I couldn't put it down. Poppy was definitely not my favorite character from the other books but this book helps you understand why she was so guarded and appeared cold. Walker is perfection and was truly made for Poppy. Their history and their development as characters and the development of their relationship was so well written.
I LOVE this series! If you like hockey romance books then this series if for you!
Read if you like:
* Sports Romance (hockey player and ballerina)
* Childhood Friends to Enemies to Lovers
* Second Chance
* It’s Always Been You
* Broken FMC
* Virgin FMC
* Protective FMC
I LOVE this series! If you like hockey romance books then this series if for you!
Read if you like:
* Sports Romance (hockey player and ballerina)
* Childhood Friends to Enemies to Lovers
* Second Chance
* It’s Always Been You
* Broken FMC
* Virgin FMC
* Protective FMC
If You Hate Me by Helena Hunting
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
***audiobook review***
Read this book if you enjoy:
- Sports Romance (He plays hockey)
- Brother’s Best Friend (and teammate and roommate)
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity (roomates)
- Opposites Attract
- Good Girl and reformed playboy
Narrators CJ Bloom and Connor Crais were the perfect narrators to voice Rix and Tristan. It is told in dual narration.
The chemistry between these two characters was evident and the spice was spicing! I loved their banter but also their vulnerability. At first I wasn't sure about their connection, but as the story went I was rooting for them and loved their relationship!
There were lots of laugh-out-loud moments and the side characters were great as well.
This was a great audiobook!
Read this book if you enjoy:
- Sports Romance (He plays hockey)
- Brother’s Best Friend (and teammate and roommate)
- Enemies to Lovers
- Forced Proximity (roomates)
- Opposites Attract
- Good Girl and reformed playboy
Narrators CJ Bloom and Connor Crais were the perfect narrators to voice Rix and Tristan. It is told in dual narration.
The chemistry between these two characters was evident and the spice was spicing! I loved their banter but also their vulnerability. At first I wasn't sure about their connection, but as the story went I was rooting for them and loved their relationship!
There were lots of laugh-out-loud moments and the side characters were great as well.
This was a great audiobook!
The Pucking Wrong Man by C.R. Jane
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
4.5 stars out of 5.
This is book 4 in the Pucking Wrong series. While this is a standalone, I highly recommend you read them in order. It will enhance your reading experience. Camden James was morally gray but man was he swoony. Anastasia was a great FMC. She was positive, brave and determined despite the trauma she went through as a child and the obstacles she had in her life currently. Camden James swooped in and wanted to protect her at all costs.
I love the found family aspect in this book especially between the boys. Their banter and texts are hilarious! I also love how the girls are friends and welcome new girls to the group.
This is a dark hockey romance so check your trigger warnings. Even though the men have questionable morals, they are devoted and obsessed with their girlfriends.
Love this series and looking forward to the next one!
This is book 4 in the Pucking Wrong series. While this is a standalone, I highly recommend you read them in order. It will enhance your reading experience. Camden James was morally gray but man was he swoony. Anastasia was a great FMC. She was positive, brave and determined despite the trauma she went through as a child and the obstacles she had in her life currently. Camden James swooped in and wanted to protect her at all costs.
I love the found family aspect in this book especially between the boys. Their banter and texts are hilarious! I also love how the girls are friends and welcome new girls to the group.
This is a dark hockey romance so check your trigger warnings. Even though the men have questionable morals, they are devoted and obsessed with their girlfriends.
Love this series and looking forward to the next one!
Frisco by Tijan
dark
mysterious
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? No
4.0
This book just put me in my motorcycle club romance era. It was packed with action, twists and turns and mystery. The plot had me so engaged that I kept saying "one more chapter" because I needed to know what was going to happen next.
Kali and Shane were complex main characters but their character development was fantastic. There were so many layers to them and I enjoyed seeing the different sides to them. We got to see Shane as "Ghost" the tough/hard vice president of the Red Demons, but also his softer side when his mask was off and it is just him and Kali. Kali was a great character as well. She was brave, strong, spoke her mind and loved her friends fiercely. With her friends she let loose and let her guard down and with Shane she found healing and comfort and was able to let the walls she put up around her heart come down.
I really liked the scenes with Kali and her friends and her texts with her dad. They made me laugh and brought some humor to an action packed book.
This book had so many of my favorite troupes:
* found family
* protective MMC
* touch her and die vibes
* FMC in danger
* One bed
* sibling's best friend
There were a lot of characters and different plot lines to keep track of but they are all engaging and pulled me into the story.
Kali and Shane were complex main characters but their character development was fantastic. There were so many layers to them and I enjoyed seeing the different sides to them. We got to see Shane as "Ghost" the tough/hard vice president of the Red Demons, but also his softer side when his mask was off and it is just him and Kali. Kali was a great character as well. She was brave, strong, spoke her mind and loved her friends fiercely. With her friends she let loose and let her guard down and with Shane she found healing and comfort and was able to let the walls she put up around her heart come down.
I really liked the scenes with Kali and her friends and her texts with her dad. They made me laugh and brought some humor to an action packed book.
This book had so many of my favorite troupes:
* found family
* protective MMC
* touch her and die vibes
* FMC in danger
* One bed
* sibling's best friend
There were a lot of characters and different plot lines to keep track of but they are all engaging and pulled me into the story.
Summer Tease by Martha Keyes
4.0
*** audiobook review ***
This book was a fun listen. Gemma and Beau's journey to love made me laugh and smile. This story is told only in Gemma's POV, which is different from the other books in the Falling for Summer series. This book is book 4 in the series. This rom-com has good banter and made me laugh out loud quite a bit.
You would enjoy this book if you like:
* family feuds (think Romeo and Juliet)
* a man in uniform (he's a cop)
* enemies to lovers
* small town romance
* a young at heart grandma
Ariel Royce did a great job narrating this audiobook. I was nervous on how one narrator would capture the male and female characters, but she did a great job and I didn't even realize it was just one narrator. She did a great job with the difficult task of narrating female and male roles. While I normally prefer a dual POV with more than one narrator, one narrator totally worked for this audio and I really enjoyed it.
This book was a fun listen. Gemma and Beau's journey to love made me laugh and smile. This story is told only in Gemma's POV, which is different from the other books in the Falling for Summer series. This book is book 4 in the series. This rom-com has good banter and made me laugh out loud quite a bit.
You would enjoy this book if you like:
* family feuds (think Romeo and Juliet)
* a man in uniform (he's a cop)
* enemies to lovers
* small town romance
* a young at heart grandma
Ariel Royce did a great job narrating this audiobook. I was nervous on how one narrator would capture the male and female characters, but she did a great job and I didn't even realize it was just one narrator. She did a great job with the difficult task of narrating female and male roles. While I normally prefer a dual POV with more than one narrator, one narrator totally worked for this audio and I really enjoyed it.
Beauty and the Beach by Gracie Ruth Mitchell
funny
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This is a fun rom-com that will have you laughing out loud. I liked the progression of the romance between Holland and Phoenix. They started out their marriage of convenience as enemies but it progressed to a beautiful supportive relationship. The narrators did a great job bringing these characters and their story to life. I enjoyed the dual POV and the banter. Even in their enemies stage, you could still feel the connection between them. Even though this was a fun light hearted listen, there is an undertone of a heavy topic. It was done well and I enjoyed this audiobook.