Thursday, February 13, 2025

Book Love Challenge

 


I saw this trending on Insta and thought it would be fun to do here!


Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto


Unloved (The Undone #2) by Peyton Corinne


Only In Your Dreams (Oakwood Bay #1) by Ellie K. Wilde


Deep End by Ali Hazelwood


First Time Caller (Heartstrings #1) by B.K. Borison


The Starlight Heir (The Starlight Heir #1) by Amalie Howard

Can you complete this challenge?

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Weigh In Wednesday

 


Sometimes it's hard to figure out what to read once you've finished a book you love, right. Let's have some fun! Here are some book comparisons for you to ponder


If you liked The Lost Book Shop by Evie Woods, give The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer a try!


If you liked The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center, give The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord a try!


If you liked The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley, give The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave a try.


If you like Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, give The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson a try!


If you liked The Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maher, give The Nightmare Before Christmas by Sarah Raasch a try!


If you liked Bride by Ali Hazelwood, give The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson a try!


If you liked Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison, give Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine a try!


If you like Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yaaros, give The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon a try!

Have you read any of these books?


Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Most Anticipated Releases Tuesday February 11, 2025


Happy Tuesday! Here are the releases today I've been looking forward to!


Scythe & Sparrow (The Ruinous Love Trilogy #3) by Brynne Weaver

This is one of my most anticipated reads for this year. It's already loaded on my Kindle and ready to go! I can't wait to dive into it.


First Time Caller (Heartstrings #1) by B.K. Borison

This is my favorite book so far this year (yes, I had an early copy). This book made me fall in love with Borison and I went and binge read all of her writing after finishing it. You can see my review HERE.


Celebrity Crush by Christy Swift

This one was cute. You can see my early review HERE

What are you most anticipating this week?




 

Audio ARC Review: Honkers Under the Holly (The Cocky Kingsmans #4.5) by Amy Award

 


What happens when a struggling sports agent and a plus-size model fake an engagement to save a rescue goose? Christmas chaos, that’s what.

I didn’t plan to pretend to be in love with the gorgeous plus size model who rescued a goose from the chopping block at Oktoberfest. But when Sir Honksalot destroys her apartment and my parents sell their shop right before Christmas, a fake engagement seems like the perfect solution to our mutual housing woes.

Now we’re house-sitting a mansion together, but confined to one room...with only one bed. We have to convince everyone we’re the most boring couple in L.A., while dealing with a delinquent waterfowl with a sock-stealing habit and feelings that don’t feel fake at all.

This curvy girl romance features a bad-tempered rescue goose with his own social media following, a sports agent who’s secretly a romantic at heart, and a baddie plus-size model who knows her worth – all set in a prequel to the everyone’s favorite football family, the Kingmans.

Title: Honkers Under the Holly (The Cocky Kingsmans #4.5)
Author: Amy Award
Publisher: Dreamscape
Expected Publication Date: February 11, 2025

Review:
Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for providing me with an audio ARC of this title to listen to and give an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I'm in love with this series by Award. I love the inclusivity and positivity of her books. And this one was just as great as all the others. I wish I had known about this one around the holidays as it would have made a perfect holiday read!
I really enjoyed the narrators. Especially the female, Allie Shae. This is my first title listening to her. She did a great job brining Sarah Jane alive for me. I've listened to one other book narrated by Kyle Mason and I really enjoyed it. He did a fun job of narrating's Maguire Jerry in this novella.
The chemistry between the FMC and MMC is almost immediate in this piece. I love how they bonded over the rescue of a goose. But I also love their connection and how they are in similar places in their lives: both aspiring to do better at the jobs. Award has a great way of incorporating animals into her books, as well. They often times steal the show! 
It was fun to see some characters I know but as their younger selves (since this piece is a prequel to the other books). I love when a novella can give me some insight into characters that I have already been introduced to. Plus we got to meet a character who is no longer around in the first book and it was great to have that glimpse.
There were many laugh out loud moments that made me smile and some sweet and sexy times between the FMC and MMC, as well. 
Overall, this was a quick fun read that added some good information to the Kingmans world. Award has quickly become one of my favorite romance authors.

Author:

Amy Award is a curvy girl who has a thing for football players, fuzzy-butt pets, and spicy romance novels. She believes that all bodies are beautiful and deserve their own love stories with Happy Ever Afters. Find her at https://www.authoramyaward.com




Monday, February 10, 2025

ARC Review: You Between The Lines by Katie Naymon


A former sorority girl starts a prestigious poetry MFA program only to discover that one of her fellow grad students is her high school crush-turned-nemesis—​who can't stop writing about her.

No one’s more surprised than Leigh when a prestigious MFA program in North Carolina accepts her. A former sorority girl, Leigh’s the first to admit she knows more about the lyrics of Taylor Swift than T.S. Eliot, and she’s never been able to shake the “all-style-no-substance” feedback her high school crush made in their poetry workshop. Bad enough that her tattooed, New Yorker tote bag-carrying classmates have read all the right authors and been published in the country's leading literary journals, Leigh's insecurities become all too real when Will, that same high school crush-turned-nemesis, shows up at orientation as a first-year in the program, too. And now, he’s William, exactly the kind of writer Leigh hates, complete with his pretentious sweater vests and tattered Moleskine.

Leigh’s determined to prove herself—and William—wrong by landing the program’s highly-coveted fellowship. But Will’s dead-set on it, too, and in a small cohort, they can't keep apart for long. When Will submits an intimate poem (that's maybe, probably, definitely about Leigh) to workshop, they’re both forced to realize there’s more to the other than what’s on the page. And what’s between the lines may be even more interesting.

Title: You Between The Lines
Author: Katie Naymon
Publisher: Forever
Expected Publication Date: February 18, 2025

Review:

Thank you to NetGalley, Forever, and Hachette Audio for providing me with an audio ARC of this title to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Leigh has been admitted to a prestigious MFA program. All she wants to do is keep to herself and write her poetry. When her childhood nemesis, Will, ends up in the same program, she wants to stay as far away from him as possible. But when the work he submits makes it obvious he's writing about her, she can't help but feel drawn to him. Competing for the same fellowship could possibly push them further apart. Or will it bring them closer?
I love the premise of this book. I was an English major who always dreamed of getting my MFA. And if you like poetry and romance, you will more than likely enjoy this title. I wanted to connect with these characters and understand their thought process and reactions. Unfortunately, that was not to be for me. I ended up DNFing this title at 55%.
I need to start by saying I was expecting this to be more adult than it came across. The characters just did not seem like people who were in their late 20s with some life experience behind them. But both main characters came across as immature.
Leigh centers her whole personality around her having been a sorority girl in college, though I actually never got the sense that she had those connections with her sorority sisters I know happen. Her constant insecurities about being in the MFA program also seemed odd to me. She got into the program but was always stating she didn't belong. I cannot imagine she would have been admitted had that been the case. I did not see her growing and developing and understanding her worth. I didn't get a sense that this would change, either. I was also annoyed with the fact that she had one experience with Will in high school she deemed bad and that was what shaped her entire opinion of him. And that moment was about constructive criticism, which she tells us she can take a few times in the book. Obviously this was not the case. Listening to her POV became exhausting and repetitive.
As for Will, I didn't know him at all. He was very surface level. Given the book was only from Leigh's POV, I needed more from her to show who Will was and that just didn't happen. All I saw was what she deemed a pretentious white male poet. But I never got that sense from him. I didn't get much of a sense of him at all.
As for the romance, it felt a little forced. I know the characters had some past engagement that was part of what should have been their underlying chemistry, but it didn't resonate with me. I wanted to feel the emotion between them and it just wasn't happening for me. There were some sweet moments when I though this might turn around but for me it did not.
I really thought this would have been a bit more light-hearted than it was. It was bogged down with a lot of emotion centering around the death of parents and lives that did not go as planned. While I don't mind emotional things in a book, I need to see the characters utilizing it for growth and this was not happening. The blurb made it feel more like a rom-com than it was.
There is much potential from this author, though. I can see it in her phrases and how her words flow. She just needs to tighten up how she portrays things on the page. A little more showing and a lot less telling. I did like the inclusion of the poetry in the story. 
The narrator was fine but I think because the pacing of the book was so slow, it made me not like her as much as I might have.
Overall, the book fell flat for me. The plot was monotonous and the repetitive scenes never seemed to move the story forward. I wasn't invested in the story and I didn't care about the characters. I didn't find the FMC likeable and the themes were repetitive to the point I didn't understand why they were never getting resolved or at least developed past being the same thing over and over again. This book is likened to Julie Soto's works but I just don't see it. I do see I'm in the minority on that opinion, though. Perhaps the book would have hit me better in print and I'll give it a try that way once it's released.


Author:

Katie Naymon lives and writes in Stockholm, Sweden. Originally from Northeast Ohio, she got her BA in creative writing at Johns Hopkins University and her MFA in poetry from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. YOU BETWEEN THE LINES is her first novel.



 

Friday, February 7, 2025

Fat Stack Friday Book Haul February 7, 2025


Happy Friday! Here are the books I got this week!

NetGalley/Edelweiss:


You Between The Lines by Katie Naymon

I got the audio of this book and was excited to listen to it because the blurb sounded so good. I actually ended up DNFing this one because the story was super slow and I did not like the narrator at all.


The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor

I was so excited to be approved for this one. It sounds so good!


Honkers Under the Holly (The Cocky Kingsmans #4.5) by Amy Award

I'm loving this series by Award. It's full of amazing body positivity, no third act break ups, and sexy times!


A Letter From the Lonesome Shore (The Sunken Archive #2) by Sylvie Cathrall

The first book in this series was the first epistolary book I've ever read and I really enjoyed it. This one was on my most wanted list (I keep that on my phone so I know to keep checking). I'm excited I was approved!


Scorpion and the Night Blossom (The Three Realms Duology #1) by Amelie Wen Zhao
This one sounded really interesting to me. I'm loving all these books using folklore from cultures I'm not familiar with. It's so interesting to learn about the cultures this way!

Kindle:


Set The Record Straight by Hannah Bonam-Young

I actually DNF'd Out on a Limb by this author, originally. I hated the narrator and story. BUT, I picked up the Kindle version and ended up loving it. So I got all her other books!


Next to You (Next of Kin #2) by Hannah Bonam-Young

I'm really liking this author so I'm excited to read all of her books.


Next of Kin (Next of Kin #1) by Hannah Bonam-Young

As above, this author is one of my new favorites.


Unlikely Story by Ali Rosen

This one was one of my picks for my Amazon Prime free reads. It looks fun!

What did you get this week?





 

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Most Anticipated Releases Tuesday February 4, 2025

 


Here are my most anticipated books for this week!



Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

I stalked and stalked and stalked to try and get a review copy of this book but I was unsuccessful (despite having reviewed several titles from this author in the past). Needless to say, I will have this in my hands Tuesday and drop everything to read it because Hazelwood is one of my favorite authors.


Dream Girl Drama (Hot Shots #3) by Tessa Bailey

I do love me some Bailey. Her books are always fun. I'm enjoying this series. I got to read this one early and you can see my review HERE.


The Rose Bargain (The Rose Bargain #1) by Sasha Peyton Smith

This one really drew me in with its blurb. I was excited when I got a copy to review. I wanted to love it but it wasn't anything new or special for me. You can see my review HERE.


Unloved () by Peyton Corinne

I didn't realize this was the second book in this series when I requested it. So I jumped into the first one and read that so I'd be prepared. I'm glad I did. There are cross over characters. I enjoyed this one much more than the first. You can see my thoughts HERE.



A Burning in the Bones (Waxways #3) by Scott Reintgen

I am really enjoying this series. It's very different from other fantasy type series I've read. I wanted to read an early copy but knew I would not have time so I'll just pick up a copy to read today!

What are you most anticipating this week?










Monday, February 3, 2025

ARC Review: Celebrity Crush by Christy Switft

 


A romance writer’s wildest dreams—the bestseller list, a movie deal, and a date with the real-life inspiration for her Hollywood hero—are all within her grasp if only she can hold it all together.

Author Emmy Ellison is a sucker for a page-turning happy ending, but she’s no longer counting on one for herself. If she stays focused on her career goals instead of her love life, she just might find success. And now that her latest novel is about to become a movie, she’s determined to become the latest social media sensation.

Enter her plan for her secret celebrity crush, the real-life inspiration for her romantic hero. When he accepts the starring role in the big-screen adaptation of her book, she’s determined to team up with a fake dating scheme—now that he’s in need of some good PR of his own. Ideally, she can ride the wave of popularity all the way to the top of the bestseller lists. But when the harsh spotlight of fame exposes the truth, will they try to turn their on-camera chemistry into a real-life relationship?

Title: Celebrity Crush
Author: Christy Swift
Publisher: Forever
Expected Publication Date: February 11, 2025

Review:
Thank you to NetGalley, Hachette Audio, and Forever Grand Central Publishing for providing me with an aduio galley of this book to listen to and review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
The blurb on this one pulled me right in. I love the idea of a celebrity crush and that crush turning into something more. Plus, Andrew Eiden, one of my favorite narrators! I couldn't pass this one up.
Emma and Jason live in two different worlds. When Emma's novel goes viral and it's based on Jason, their worlds collide. But can a crush turn into something more?
I adored Edien's narration of Jason's part in this book. I think the could recite my shopping list and I'd be enthralled. The female narrator, Stephanie Willing, is new to me. She was just ok. I didn't love her voice. She actually did the male parts better than the female parts for me.
Emma was interesting enough and relatable in the way people are when they are enamored with celebrities. She did feel a bit young for me, especially as the mother of a 12 year old. But overall I found her a bit whiny. I wanted to love her and the connection she made with Jason but it just seemed forced. Like he had to like her because she has been pining over him for so long. Her actions and reactions to being in the presence of a celebrity seemed real enough. I would totally be tongue tied and not know how to act in the presence of my celebrity crush. But at some point that should change. Once you're hanging out with them and get to know them, they should become like anyone else, right? That didn't happen. I will say I was annoyed she kept calling the MMC by his full name throughout the book. We know who he is, so why was this necessary? I liked the relationship between Emma and her daughter, but I felt like she kept leaving her for things and, in reality, I don't feel like this would actually happen, at least from my experience as a mom of three. I needed to feel like that was the most important relationship she had and it just didn't shine through.
As for Jason, I felt like he was forced to like Emma rather than organically fall for her. They were a close proximity romance. Each other's presence and the media basically made them a couple before they even knew one another When they did finally get to know one another, I didn't feel the chemistry I wanted to feel. The aches and heart pains that should come with falling for someone. I also wasn't a fan of Jason's personality. I needed him to be more golden retriever but he was just not much fun and didn't have the emotional depth I thought would happen for his growth. I also would have liked to see more of him as a parent. Since he and Emma had this in common, it would have been nice to see their connection through this.
The pacing was fast enough that I didn't feel like it was bogged down with unnecessary things. The plot left something to be desired, though it was predictable, so I'll give it that. While the characters were fun, and I really enjoyed the side characters, I do wish there was a little more depth and development happening. Plus they didn't really seem like the ages they were supposed to be (30's), they felt much, much younger. Maybe some growth. I did enjoy the writing. I can definitely see myself reading more books from this author in the future as she develops her craft.
Overall, this was a fun read if a little chaotic and over the top. Lots of drama with all the miscommunication and predictable reveal at the end. This will definitely appeal to the social media crowd who love TikTok, Instagram, and any other platforms of that type. I love the celebrity trope. I would have liked to see a bit more chemistry but overall I enjoyed the read and would give this author another chance in the future.

Author:

I’m Christy Swift and this is my landing space. I write geeky love stories, sometimes as smexy romcoms and sometimes as sci-fi with a little heat in the engine coil. I daylight as a freelance writer and social media content provider for medical and technology clients across the country. I’m also editor of the award-winning Heartland LIVING magazine and run the creative writing club at my daughters’ high school.

I’m represented by Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong of the Marsal Lyons Agency for my rom-coms and Bonnie Swanson of FinePrint Literary for my sci-fi/fantasy (written under the pen name C.P. Swift).

In my free time, you can find me living my best life in the Florida outdoors or playing the nerdiest board game you’ve ever heard of with my husband, kids, and friends.

The best way to keep up with what I’m doing is to subscribe to my newsletter. I post about once a month, and I’ll never spam you or share your information. 




Saturday, February 1, 2025

January 2025 Monthly Wrap Up


Check out all the books I read this past month!



Have you read any of these? Let me know your thoughts!

 

Friday, January 31, 2025

Fat Stack Friday January 31, 2025


Happy Friday! Here are the books I got this week!

To Review from NetGalley/Edelweiss/Publisher Sent:


For The Record by Emma Lord

I love me some Emma Lord. While I love her YA stuff, I adore her adult stuff even more. I cannot wait to read this one!


The Thrashers by Julie Soto

I'm reading Not Another Love Song by this author now. I wasn't sure about it in the beginning but now I love it and I cannot wait to see what The Thrashers brings!


Time Loops & Meet Cutes by Jackie Lau

This one was sent to me as a widget from Atria. I had it on my potential request list so it was kizmet that sealed the deal.


Where You're Planted by Melanie Sweeney

I adored Take Me Home by this author. It really tugged at my heart strings. I can't wait to see how she hurts my heart and pieces it back together in this one.


Zomromcom by Olivia Dade

I've not read Dade before (though I do have one of her books in paperback) but I've heard great things. And I love that she uses plus sized FMCs!

Kindle:


The Art of Starting Over by Heidi Mclaughlin

Got this one as one of my freebies because of Prime. It looks like a good read.


The Scientis by Kristen B. Cole

I'll be honest and say I had seen this cover over and over again and it was just too beautiful. When someone posted in one of my book groups it was free, I jumped at the chance to get it.


There's SomethingAbout Mira by Sonali Dev

Another freebie due to my Prime membership. Looks adorable.

Libby/Hoopla:


Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto

Listening to this one now. I wasn't sure at first but now I'm really into it. I love the how the author is using music in this one.


Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young

I tried this author's first book on audio and did not like it. I do have it on my Kindle so plan to go back and see if it's better that way. This one looked too cute to pass up so I put it on my list and it popped up to read.


The Hot Shot (Game On #4) by Kristen Callihan

I've actually read this one already, many years ago. I've been making my way back through this series. I finished this one yesterday and it was just ok, not as good as the others. 

What did you get this week?



 

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