This novella was absolutely adorable. McSteamy who!?!? Dr. Darling is one of my new favorite swoony book boyfriends.
This book was festive and has a loThis novella was absolutely adorable. McSteamy who!?!? Dr. Darling is one of my new favorite swoony book boyfriends.
This book was festive and has a lot of swoonworthy moments. Gives you everything you love about Hallmark movies plus some spice. I binged this book in a couple of hours. The banter between Luke and Catalina had me giggling and kicking my feet the whole time.
Absolute perfection. Thank you to Lauren and VPR for the eARC.
Overall: 5 Spice: 1.5
Tropes: - Nurse x Doctor - Small Town - Cinnamon Roll MMC - Ex’s BFF - Black Cat FMC ...more
WOW!! This book was an absolute treat!! I loved it and was exactly what I needed. I could not put this dark rom com down and the audio made it 10x betWOW!! This book was an absolute treat!! I loved it and was exactly what I needed. I could not put this dark rom com down and the audio made it 10x better!! Jacob Morgan and Elena Wolfe were absolutely incredible.
This book was super fun! Funny, dark, sweet and smutty…this book has a bit of everything. Josh is def on my list for best book boyfriends ever! That man makes all your fantasies come true. I you loved Butcher and Blackbird then I highly recommend this one. The only criticism I have is that it did drag on a bit…it could have been shorten.
I cannot wait to read book two.
Overall: 4.5 Spice: 4
Tropes: - Black Cat x Golden Retriever - Dark Romance - Rom Com - Touch Her & D!e - He Falls First - Morally Grey - Cinnamon Roll MMC - Masked Stalker ...more
This was such an emotional read…I have no words. I was sobbing like a baby and if you know me, you know I don’t really cry. This was so beautiful and This was such an emotional read…I have no words. I was sobbing like a baby and if you know me, you know I don’t really cry. This was so beautiful and I couldn’t get enough of Luna and Oliver.
This story follows Luna and Oliver. Luna was born with a rare medical condition and has been pretty fragile her whole life. She has just graduated high school and decided to have a bucket list since her future is not guarantee. However, her best friend and neighbor, Oliver finds out and decide they should do it together…bc he would do anything to make Luna happy.
THESE TWO!!! They will literally make you believe that true love exists. They are soulmates and they will have you all in the feels. Oliver was such a cinnamon roll with how he would literally do anything for Luna. I seriously couldn’t stop crying! This book will tear you up and then put you back together. Such an emotional coaster but it was such a great ride. This might be one of my top favorites from Cali.
Thank you to Cali and team for the eARC.
Overall: 4.5
Tropes: - Young Adult - Friends to Lovers - Neighbors - One Bed - Cinnamon Roll MMC - Chronic Illness Rep - It's Always Been You...more
This was my first by Ari and I surprisingly really enjoyed this one. This was a great omegaverse. Cozy. Low angst. Character development. Written wellThis was my first by Ari and I surprisingly really enjoyed this one. This was a great omegaverse. Cozy. Low angst. Character development. Written well. I adored the alphas. I adores the relationship they all had. I enjoyed the journey. If you are new to omegaverse I would suggest starting with this series. There is a whole explanation about it at the beginning which is helpful to newbies.
This story follows Meg. She is an unbonded omega and has grown up to only depend on herself and really doesn’t know what it means to be an omega. After an incident at her last job, she applies for a marketing position for the local professional football team. She has to lie about being an omega. However, all of that comes uncovered when she meets packmates, Declan, Ronan, Asher, and Theo. They end up being scent matched…which is rare.
Absolutely loved seeing the journey between Meg and her men. These men were absolutely feral for her and I ate it up. Loved how every character in this one had some growth and they were all able to heal each other. I loved each of Meg's interactions with them. Each one had such an impact on her and each relationship was so different from the others. I loved Theo, I love me a cinnamon roll man and def my fave. I cannot wait to continue this series.
Overall: 4 Spice: 3
Tropes: - Football Romance - Age Gap - Cinnamon Roll MMC - Alphahole - Why Choose - Omegaverse - Golden Retriever MMC - Workplace - Found Family ...more
I am at a loss of words for this masterpiece. I started this and could not put it down. I needed to know how it was going to end. Catherine is the queI am at a loss of words for this masterpiece. I started this and could not put it down. I needed to know how it was going to end. Catherine is the queen when it comes to romantic suspense. She always has me on the edge of my seat. I always think I have it figured out and then she throws a twist and I am completely wrong. And I am not even mad about it.
Shep!! He might be my favorite MMC Catherine has ever written. He has such a good heart and will literally do anything for the people he cares for. He was so amazing towards Thea…patient kind. UGH…heart melting. The way he could understand on another level…where is my Shep!! THEA!! My heart broke for her and her story. Everything she went through was horrendous and could totally understand why she was so cautious with everyone. Not only did Shep heal Thea but she helped him heal as well. They balanced one another out and were literally perfect for one another. Also the nickname he has for her is the cutest!!!
This book was such a stunningly beautiful story and a roller coaster of emotions. Definitely a new favorite of mine from Catherine. I cannot wait to continue the series….especially since Catherine is writing a hockey player MMC. And we all know how I feel about hockey men.
Thank you to Catherine and team for an eARC and ALC.
Overall: 5 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: - Small Town Romance - Romantic Suspense - Golden Retriever x Black Cat - Forced Proximity - Roommates - Best Friend’s Brother - Hidden Identity - Cinnamon Roll MMC - Found Family ...more
I don’t know how Hannah does it. But she blew me away again! I devoured this book and could not put it down. This might be my favorite Brooks Puck BoyI don’t know how Hannah does it. But she blew me away again! I devoured this book and could not put it down. This might be my favorite Brooks Puck Boy!
This story follows Watson and Ryann. Watson is the hot shot goalie at Brooks University signed with a NHL team once he graduates. His focus has always been hockey even with women throwing themselves at him that’s until he finally steps up and shoots his shot with Ryann. Ryann has sworn off men and focused on making her dreams a reality. No time for men after the last relationship had issues. When they team up for a charity event she finds Watson isn’t the typical womanizer she made him to be. Ryann finds herself in a predicament and Watson offers a solution to her that’s hard for her to refuse.
AHHH!! Ryann might be my favorite FMC Hannah has ever written. Her emotional childhood trauma…my heart. She is literally doing anything to survive. Hannah did such an amazing job of showing those struggles and the hardness coming from having to do whatever you can just to make it. Ryann makes no apologies to who she is and I love that! Oh Watson….literally is the PERFECT boy. He put Ryann first every single time!! Always showing up for her…he had me in a puddle the entire book. I mean the mouth on him…LOVED IT.
This will always be one of most recommended hockey series…these books keep getting better. And the surprise at the end of this one had me screaming. I literally cannot wait to see what comes next from Hannah. Thank you to Hannah and team for the eARC.
Overall: 5 Spice: 3.5
Tropes: -Hockey romance -Marriage of Convenience -Cinnamon Roll MMC -He falls first...more
Cali never disappoints me. I can always count on her books to be fun, easy reads. Dirty Pucking Play is no different. I read this book in a few hours…Cali never disappoints me. I can always count on her books to be fun, easy reads. Dirty Pucking Play is no different. I read this book in a few hours…I couldn’t put it down. Who knew Mac was going to be so damn sweet. I am sad to see the Orchid City series end but I’m so pumped for what is to come.
This story follows Juliette Anderson and Mac Sullivan. Juliette is the coach’s daughter who has just moved to Orchid City and ends up being next door to one of her dad’s players, Mac. Mac is immediately attracted to Juliette and finds it difficult to stay away from her…
From the jump I knew I was going to love both of these characters and that the tension they would have would be the best kind. The way that these two bickered with each other kept a smile on my face the entire time. I just loved their chemistry sooo much, the sticky notes, secret conversations...AH!! Had me swooning. I am absolutely obsessed with Mac. I loved how he fell so hard for her….like excuse me he annotated a book for her!! He is such a sweet golden retriever and he was determined to break through to Juliette. He literally was on his knees for her!!! ...more
This series is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Laura always finds a way to leave me smiling with all her stories.
This story follows King and SaThis series is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Laura always finds a way to leave me smiling with all her stories.
This story follows King and Saylor. They have known each other from when they were younger. So they have some history together where they were there for each other during their darkest times. So their connection is so damn deep. When Saylor comes back to open a romance book store the chemistry and connection is still there. And the more they hang out when Saylor’s brother goes out of town, the closer they get and lines get blurred between best friends and more.
Their romance was a bit of a slow burn…but it was soo good. They were literally perfect for each other. The way they both were when they were together, aww my heart I loved it so much. I just loved their relationship so much….the hiding of dandelions melted my heart. Saylor is kind, independent, and sweet. I loved that she was opening a romance bookstore and all the funny conversations that came up with people shopping there. KING!!!! I knew I was going to love him but I was literally surprised how much I did. His dirty talk def had me blushing at moments. Also…his nickname for her might be one of my faves. The Ride or Die boys, the girl gang, and Beefcake have officially stolen my heart and this has turned into one of my top favorite small town found families.
Thank you Valentine PR and Laura for the eARC. This series just keeps getting better and cannot wait to read more.
Overall: 4.5 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: - Small Town - Brother’s Best Friend - Forced Proximity - Forbidden - Friends to Lovers - Secret Relationship - Cinnamon Roll MMC - Alpha - It’s Always Been You - Hidden Tattoo ...more
Anything Maggie writes I will read. I am always obsessed with anything she writes and Rival Hearts is no different. I loved this first book in her newAnything Maggie writes I will read. I am always obsessed with anything she writes and Rival Hearts is no different. I loved this first book in her new series.
This story follows Quentin and Madison and I want to say that there is a prequel novella that comes before this full length book (Before the Chaos). While it is really not necessary to read before this one, I highly recommend as it will give more of a background to Quentin and Madison relationship. Quentin has been recently traded to the Chaos, where his uncle is the coach, after finding out the Madison works for them. Quentin is not so much a golden boy for NFL and needs his image worked on and this is where Madison comes in. Madison works in PR and is pretty well-known in this field and essentially has to babysit him. As Madison begins to learn the truth behind their breakup, her love resurfaces.
UGH!! This book was so good. From the plot, the spice, to the swoony moments. I ate this up and devoured this in less than 24 hours. Madison is such a badass FMC. She is sassy and I loved her take no shit personality. I just loved seeing more of her story and seeing her finally get her HEA. Quentin…where do I even start. THIS MAN!! 10 YEARS?!?!?! IYKYK. WOW!!! He has a lot to make up for and man does he ever make up for it. His devotion to Madison over the years they were apart, and his sheer willingness to let Madison put him through the wringer just to have her attention…I was cheering for him the entire time. So many swoony moments from him, it’s hard to pick just one that stand out. I loved seeing his growth from the prequel novella to 10 years later. And his nickname for her…favorite nickname to date for sure. As always Maggie brings the top tier spice and the moments between these two were sizzling. Some of the hotel scenes will forever live rent free in my head.
Thank you to Maggie and team for the eARC. I am so excited for this new series and cannot wait to read the next one.
Overall: 5 Spice: 3.5
Tropes: -Football Romance -Second Chance -Hate to Love -Brother’s Ex-Best Friend -Boy Obsessed -Workplace/Forbidden Romance -Rival Families -It’s Always Been You -No 3rd Act Breakup ...more
Anything that Michelle writes…am I gonna read? Yup. Am I going to read in less than 24 hours? Also YUP! I absolutely devoured this one and always a suAnything that Michelle writes…am I gonna read? Yup. Am I going to read in less than 24 hours? Also YUP! I absolutely devoured this one and always a sucker for a goalie.
This story follows Leo and Ellie. After a sudden passing, Ellie inherits the Zodiac hockey team, which just so happens to be the team her ex is on, who she has not had in contact with in 10 years. When life finally brings them together again it’s quickly apparent that everything they had is still there but something is not as it seems…
I absolutely loved that Michelle added the bit of suspense into this one. It seriously kept me guessing the whole time. Leo and Ellie were seriously such the perfect match. As soon as they saw each other again, the chemistry and the fire was still there, even after 10 years. The spice was delicious, the relationship progression was so swoony!! I am obsessed with Leo. He was just as obsessed with Ellie as he was 10 years prior. He never stopped loving her.
Michelle did a such great job of building the angst with the dual timeline, giving flashbacks to the 10 years prior when Ellie and Leo fell in love, and the tragedy that separated them. I don’t care what anyone says…I love dual timelines.
This was such a great start to the series and I cannot wait to read more hockey from Michelle. Thank you to Michelle and team for the eARC,
Overall: 4.5 Spice: 3
Tropes: -Hockey Romance -Second Chance -Forced Proximity -Secret Relationship -Cinnamon Roll MMC -Found Family -Bit of suspense ...more
I absolutely love hockey romances and when I saw this one I knew I had to read it.
This story follows Aiden and Summer. Aiden is the captain of the DaI absolutely love hockey romances and when I saw this one I knew I had to read it.
This story follows Aiden and Summer. Aiden is the captain of the Dalton U hockey team, and he makes it his responsibility to take care of his team on and off the ice. Except the one night he doesn’t, his team gets in trouble. And as captain, Aiden feels it’s his responsibility to take the fall for it. In doing so, he gets assigned to work with Summer, a psychology student working on her research project. As reluctant as they are to work together, they are each other’s last resort. The more they work together, they form a slight friendship and the closer they become.
This book had me laughing literally the entire time! The banter between Aiden and Summer was so funny! They both gave as good as they got and were always ready with a comeback. Aiden is a complete cinnamon roll and I absolutely loved him. He is not only soft for Summer but for everyone around him. But man the mouth on him.. Summer has an extremely hard exterior and does not let anyone in. Once she lets Aiden in, she loves big and hard. Her character development was great and loved seeing her slowly open up more to Aiden, made their relationship so much sweeter.
If you loved Icebreaker…then I highly recommend this one. It has the same type of vibes. I really loved this story and cannot wait to read more from this author. Thank you to the author for the gifted copy.
Overall: 4 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: -Hockey Romance -He Falls First -Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine -Cinnamon Roll MMC -Research Partners -No 3rd Act Breakup...more
This is book #2 in Lo’s Denver Bandits Baseball series and I like this one more than the first. Lo has really found her groove with her writing with tThis is book #2 in Lo’s Denver Bandits Baseball series and I like this one more than the first. Lo has really found her groove with her writing with this one.
This story follows Delilah and Cruz, who are best friends. Delilah is a baker and owner of Buns n’ Roses, who is struggling with trusting others after the ending of her last relationship. Cruz is a MLB player, who is still battling some grief over losing his younger brother. Cruz and Lilah are inseparable, where one goes the other follows. What Lilah does not know is that her bestie's love not only extends to her pastries but also to her. Cruz does not know what to do, until Lilah starts giving hints of feelings toward him.
The story has equals parts of funny and sad moments, as well as spicy moments. I think Lo did a wonderful job of using flashbacks to move the story forward and build a strong relationship foundation. Cruz and Delilah are 100% made for each other and I could not get enough of their relationship. I love the time at which they came into each other’s lives and became each other’s support systems. Cruz is such a cinnamon roll and I am absolutely here for it. He would truly do anything for Delilah and it was the sweetest. And the things that would come out of his mouth….phew. Lo def upped her spice in this one.
Overall: 4 Spice: 3
Thank you to Lo for the eARC. Cannot wait to see what you bring next in this series.
Tropes: -Baseball player x Baker -Best Friends to Lovers -He falls first -Cinnamon roll MMC -Broken Boy -Low Angst -No 3rd Act...more
I’m serious when I say every new Meghan book I read becomes my new fave. This book was so much more than I expected. The banter, the spice…absolute peI’m serious when I say every new Meghan book I read becomes my new fave. This book was so much more than I expected. The banter, the spice…absolute perfection.
This story follows Maggie and Brody. Maggie heads to Bora Bora for a much needed work vacation from her wedding planning business. Brody, her brother’s best friend, is at the very same resort attending his boss’s daughter’s wedding. They end up bickering their way into a fake dating agreements for the benefit of both of their careers.
Meghan is seriously one of the only authors that has me cackling like a damn hyena. Everything that Brody went through on this damn trip…ugh I feel for him and I love him so much. The humor as always was top tier. The bickering and banter between the two had me laughing the entire time! They really were hilarious together, even if I did get a bit annoyed with Maggie at times. Eventually, their passion takes over and sparks fly! Loved the new characters that Meghan introduced and fingers crossed they get a book!
Thank you to Meghan and GoodGirls PR for eARC.
Overall: 4.5 Spice: 3
Tropes: -Rom Com -Brother’s Best Friend -Age Gap -Hate to Love -Fake Dating -Forced Proximity -One Bed -Cinnamon Roll MMC ...more
This is only Mikayla’s second book, but she is now an auto-buy author for me. This story was fantastic and so different from her previous book (which This is only Mikayla’s second book, but she is now an auto-buy author for me. This story was fantastic and so different from her previous book (which was a hockey romance). This book had me captivated right at the start. It was beautifully written and literally could not put it down.
Until Tomorrow Comes is a powerful story that focuses on healing, self-rediscovery, and allowing yourself to love again. Both of these MCs experience trauma. Kat has been in an abusive marriage for a year when she finally decides she has had enough and it's time to get out. When she tries, her husband ends up putting her in the hospital. Her brother, Alan, steps in to look out for her and asks his old military buddy, Jackson, to let her stay with him. Jackson agrees. Over the course of seven months, Kat is able to heal from her trauma both physically and emotionally. Jackson also is dealing with some demons from his past that are still very much present. Together they find comfort with one another and their feelings grow every day as they understand one another.
Until Tomorrow Comes is truly an incredible book and you will experience such a wide range of emotions. I loved Kat and Jackson’s relationship and how it evolved naturally and they took the time to get to know each other before they got involved. It made swoon so hard for Jackson that he put her first no matter what and gave her that constant support and love that she needed. The symbolism of the colored butterflies was such a great moment and one of many from this story. I can’t wait to see if we get any more stories in this universe, I am fully invested in it.
**If you want to read this…def check triggers warnings as the story does focus around abuse.
Thank you Mikayla for the eARC.
Overall: 4.75 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: -Brother’s Best Friend -Forced Proximity -Healing from Trauma -Cinnamon Roll MMC -He Falls First...more
I received an eARC from Julia Connors in exchange for my honest review. This was my first book by this author. It did not disappoint. I was sucked intI received an eARC from Julia Connors in exchange for my honest review. This was my first book by this author. It did not disappoint. I was sucked into the story right away, literally could not put this down and read in one sitting. This book is part of a series, but reads as a standalone.
This story follows Lauren and Jameson. Lauren is a broken, single mom to twins. Her husband dies suddenly and she has to try and reconfigure her life. She gets help from her husband agent, Jameson, who use to be a former colleague. Jameson is a former NHL hockey player, who gave up that career to take care of his family. He became a ruthless sports agent, who was determined to be the best
This story captivated me from beginning to end. I loved the dynamic between the two MCs. Jameson is one of the best book boyfriends I’ve read and you need to meet. He is so caring and attentive, it made my heart melt. He is thoughtful and observant and only shows his cinnamon roll side to the people he loves. Lauren is a strong FMC. She is resilient, hardworking, and a good mom and friend. I loved their story so much!