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Wren's Redemption by Stacey Lynn Hafner
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Wren’s Redemption by Stacy Lynn Hafner is book 1 in the Dark Angel Series, which as it turns out connected to the Vanished series. I read book four in the Vanished series Tattoo My Life which I LOVED so I need to go back and read books 1-3. If you like dual POV, slow burn, he falls first, revenge with redemption, spicy, romantic suspense books then you will love this book.
Wren Matthew’s went “missing” when she was 13, or so she thought. As it turns out she unknowingly joined a cult. After being hidden for 10 years she returns to Chicago on a mission to not only bring down this cult, buts its leader and to help other women who are in this cult escape. Flynn, an FBI believes Wren and everything that happened to her has decided to help her. Along the way they start to realize that the feelings they have are more than just partners.
This book was so good and unputdownable!! This story line was so well thought out, the characters flowed and were well written. It was heartbreaking reading what Wren went through. Reading what happened to her, the suspense, romance, justice, to her finally getting her redemption ugh made this book so good. I’ve become a fan of Stacey Lynn Hafner and her writing. I can’t wait for book two but will definitely be reading the Vanished series before then. I was given this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Wren Matthew’s went “missing” when she was 13, or so she thought. As it turns out she unknowingly joined a cult. After being hidden for 10 years she returns to Chicago on a mission to not only bring down this cult, buts its leader and to help other women who are in this cult escape. Flynn, an FBI believes Wren and everything that happened to her has decided to help her. Along the way they start to realize that the feelings they have are more than just partners.
This book was so good and unputdownable!! This story line was so well thought out, the characters flowed and were well written. It was heartbreaking reading what Wren went through. Reading what happened to her, the suspense, romance, justice, to her finally getting her redemption ugh made this book so good. I’ve become a fan of Stacey Lynn Hafner and her writing. I can’t wait for book two but will definitely be reading the Vanished series before then. I was given this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Till Death by Miranda Lyn
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Till Death by Miranda Lynn is book one in The Never Sky series and it’s sooo good!! If you like books that are about enemies to lovers, found family, morally grey MMC, assassin, burlesque, touch her and die, arranged marriages, spicy slow burn, then you are going to love this book.
I enjoyed this book so much!! The world building and character development in this book is amazing. Deyanira went from being broken woman consumed by grief and negative thoughts about herself to fighting her way out of that darkness, to finding her own happiness. I resonated with her on so many levels. Orion felt like he had a grudge against everyone, but would also take on the world to protect those he loves. I also loved the side characters Hollis, Quill, and Paesha as well they were great. I couldn’t put this book down, it kept me captivated from page one. I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
I enjoyed this book so much!! The world building and character development in this book is amazing. Deyanira went from being broken woman consumed by grief and negative thoughts about herself to fighting her way out of that darkness, to finding her own happiness. I resonated with her on so many levels. Orion felt like he had a grudge against everyone, but would also take on the world to protect those he loves. I also loved the side characters Hollis, Quill, and Paesha as well they were great. I couldn’t put this book down, it kept me captivated from page one. I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Lucky Charm by Anne-Marie Meyer
emotional
funny
slow-paced
4.0
Lucky Charm by Ann-Marie Meyer is such a sweet football romance. If you like Football Player/Singer, Fake Relationship, Older Brother's Ex-Best Friend, Neighbor, Unrequited Love, He Falls First and Harder , and dual POV books then you will love this book.
This was the cutes football story. The main characters were awesome but the side character were just as amazing. The banter between all of them is great. I wish this story was longer bc I felt like the ending was rushed but other than that I loved this story and cannot wait to read more books by Ann-Marie Meyer. Thank you The Nerd Fam for the gifted ARC.
Meeting You by Alyssa Milani
challenging
emotional
sad
4.0
Meeting You by Alyssa Milani is such a great book that deals with mental health. If you like small town, troubled past, love at first sight, search for birth parents books then you will love this book.
Auden just graduated from Princeton so she travels to Campbellton in search for her birth father. While in town she walks into a bar where Storm’s the bartender and their connection is instant. They are both battling demons Auden is a former alcoholic and Storm is dealing with family and ex girlfriend trauma.
They were both insecure on their own but when they were together they balanced each other out. Their communication was great. I thoughts the characters were great and not just the main characters but the side ones as well. I really enjoyed this book. I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Auden just graduated from Princeton so she travels to Campbellton in search for her birth father. While in town she walks into a bar where Storm’s the bartender and their connection is instant. They are both battling demons Auden is a former alcoholic and Storm is dealing with family and ex girlfriend trauma.
They were both insecure on their own but when they were together they balanced each other out. Their communication was great. I thoughts the characters were great and not just the main characters but the side ones as well. I really enjoyed this book. I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
First Comes Forever by Kay Cove
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
First Comes Forever by Kay Cove is book 5 in the Real Life, Real Love series and I adored this book. This is the second book I’ve read by Kay Cove and I am now a huge fan. If you like found family, influencer, friends with a baby deal, mental health representation, millionaire summer reads then you will love this book.
Amani moved from Denver to LA and is a famous influencer and takes care of her sick mother. She is wanting a baby because her window is closing for having one due to fertility issues. The influencer life is starting to take its toll on her with all of the negativity and bullying that comes with it.
Adam is a Hollywood agent to his best friend. He is recently divorced after learning of his wife’s infidelity and learning that the baby they were having was not his.
Adam finds Amani crying in her car and offers to help her. Neither of them want a relationship and have different stances on kids. Adam will do anything for Amani and soon learn what they have may be more than a friendship.
I am obsessed with Amani and Adam’s relationship and how they gravitated to each other. He loved her unconditionally and would do anything for her. Amani taught Adam how to love, forgive and trust. I seriously need to go back and read the other four books I want to know all of their stories. I loved this book so much. I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.

Amani moved from Denver to LA and is a famous influencer and takes care of her sick mother. She is wanting a baby because her window is closing for having one due to fertility issues. The influencer life is starting to take its toll on her with all of the negativity and bullying that comes with it.
Adam is a Hollywood agent to his best friend. He is recently divorced after learning of his wife’s infidelity and learning that the baby they were having was not his.
Adam finds Amani crying in her car and offers to help her. Neither of them want a relationship and have different stances on kids. Adam will do anything for Amani and soon learn what they have may be more than a friendship.
I am obsessed with Amani and Adam’s relationship and how they gravitated to each other. He loved her unconditionally and would do anything for her. Amani taught Adam how to love, forgive and trust. I seriously need to go back and read the other four books I want to know all of their stories. I loved this book so much. I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.

Declan by MercyAnn Summers
emotional
funny
4.0
Declan by MercyAnn Summers is book four in the Ends Worlds and I love a rockstar romance!! If you love enemies to lovers, stalker, he falls first, marriage of convenience, fake relationship, rockstar, touch her and die obsessed MMC, curvy MMC, dark romance then you will love this book!!
Declan is a rockstar who arrogant, unapologetic, and when he knows what he wants he goes after it.
Marissa “Issa” is America’s pop princess, she is curvy, sweet and strong willed. She feels like she has to take care of everyone close to her.
Declan became obsessed with Issa after seeing her at an event and now is always watching her. Issa is not a fan of Declan yet she can’t figure out why everywhere she goes he just happens to be there.
I was hooked from page one and could not put it down. I loved the banter between the characters it was fun. I had fun watching his friends have his back. I loved how they eventually came together. This whole love story was so good. Can’t recommend it enough. I can’t wait to go back and read the other three books in the series. I was given this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Black Swan by Roxy Leigh
challenging
dark
Black Swan: A Hendrix Mafia Novella by Roxy Leigh so good!! If you like books about childhood friends, betrayal, revenge, spicy, second chance, dark mafia romance with a bad ass female lead then you will love this book.
Octavia is strong, smart, compassionate, independent, and bad ass. She wants and is determined to find her place mafia and become the first female don.
Dean has been in love Octavia since they were kids. He is loyal to his mob family but also supportive of Octavia finding her place.
My only complaint about Black Swan is that it wasn’t long enough. I really hope Maverick gets his story. I enjoyed this book and watching Octavia prove to her family who she is and what she can do. After what she went through she didn’t give up and in the end got her revenge. This was a fast paced novella that I didn’t want to put down. I was give this book as an ARC for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Octavia is strong, smart, compassionate, independent, and bad ass. She wants and is determined to find her place mafia and become the first female don.
Dean has been in love Octavia since they were kids. He is loyal to his mob family but also supportive of Octavia finding her place.
My only complaint about Black Swan is that it wasn’t long enough. I really hope Maverick gets his story. I enjoyed this book and watching Octavia prove to her family who she is and what she can do. After what she went through she didn’t give up and in the end got her revenge. This was a fast paced novella that I didn’t want to put down. I was give this book as an ARC for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Trinity Point by Tyra Lynn
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Trinity Point by Tyra Lynn is the cutest love story. If you love books with slow burns, meet cute, book lover, friends to enemies, beach romance then you will love this book.
Parker Neeley and Ben Cooper meet one night in the backyard of her uncles home she is currently staying in while they are out of town. As they become friends they find that they are falling for each other.
My only complaint about this book was that it wasn’t long enough and the ending was a little rushed. I felt like Parker was so relatable and by the end she really figured out who she was and did what was best for her. It was sad to learn why Ben didn’t want to be in a relationship and his fears. I also loved Parker’s relationship with her new friend Leah. I enjoyed this book and received this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Parker Neeley and Ben Cooper meet one night in the backyard of her uncles home she is currently staying in while they are out of town. As they become friends they find that they are falling for each other.
My only complaint about this book was that it wasn’t long enough and the ending was a little rushed. I felt like Parker was so relatable and by the end she really figured out who she was and did what was best for her. It was sad to learn why Ben didn’t want to be in a relationship and his fears. I also loved Parker’s relationship with her new friend Leah. I enjoyed this book and received this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Surprisingly Us by Erin Hawkins
adventurous
emotional
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Surprisingly Us by Erin Hawkins is book four in the Unexpectedly in Love series and I enjoyed this book. If you loved books about fake dating, childhood friends, reformed playboy, ballerina, billionaire romance with dual POV’s then you will love this book.
Colette FMC is a professional ballet dancer in New York. Colette is kind and generous, but because she has made her life about dancing she never made time for dating.
Rhys is known as a playboy. Wanting to replace his father on the board of his company he realizes he needs to make changes to his life.
Rhys and Colette were childhood friends until tragedy hit and changed things between them. He comes up with the idea for them to be in a “relationship” to help change the perception the public has of him.
I can’t wait to go back and read the other 3 books in the series. I love Rhys and Colette together. I like that they had such great communication and found it so easy to talk to each other. I also enjoyed watching Rhys fall first and hard. My favorite part was when he helped her make tutus for the kids in the hospital. I received an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Colette FMC is a professional ballet dancer in New York. Colette is kind and generous, but because she has made her life about dancing she never made time for dating.
Rhys is known as a playboy. Wanting to replace his father on the board of his company he realizes he needs to make changes to his life.
Rhys and Colette were childhood friends until tragedy hit and changed things between them. He comes up with the idea for them to be in a “relationship” to help change the perception the public has of him.
I can’t wait to go back and read the other 3 books in the series. I love Rhys and Colette together. I like that they had such great communication and found it so easy to talk to each other. I also enjoyed watching Rhys fall first and hard. My favorite part was when he helped her make tutus for the kids in the hospital. I received an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.
Sleet Princess by S.J. Tilly
adventurous
funny
4.0
Sleet Princess by S.J. Tilly is book four in the Sleet Series and I HAVE to go back and read the other 3. If you like books about a fake marriage, alpha hero, plus size FMC, friends to lovers, hockey romances then you will love this book.
Luke and Natalie met a resort in Mexico and he was instantly taken with her. They were both there for a cousins wedding. I laughed when they wanted to make sure they weren’t related by naming the cousin.
I enjoyed the MC characters just as much as the side characters. I can’t wait to go back and learn their stories. The text threads were so funny and I laughed more than I thought I would. This was definitely a fun read for me. I was given this book as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.