can't remember the last time I literally squealed with delight while reading a bookcan't remember the last time I literally squealed with delight while reading a book...more
E.L. Massey has published 3 books so far. I've read all 3 of them in 2024. I loved them all and gave 5 stars. And all 3 of her books made it to the liE.L. Massey has published 3 books so far. I've read all 3 of them in 2024. I loved them all and gave 5 stars. And all 3 of her books made it to the list of "my favourite books of 2024"! Quite impressive no?
Guess it's high time I add E.L. Massey to the list of my favorite authors
"All Hail the Underdogs" is the third book in the Breakway series, which is a mm hockey romance series. It's neither young adult nor adult; I guess we could call it new adult romance. Our two main characters, Damien and Rome, are so precious. I loved the characterization in this book. The author takes her sweet time to slowly but perfectly develop the characters over the course of the story. Especially Rome's personal growth was pretty impressive. I just felt like a proud parent!...more
Childhood best friends to lovers. Soul mates. Years of pinning. Angst. Miscommunication. Time jump.
I hope you’re happy. I know you are. IMagical ✨
Childhood best friends to lovers. Soul mates. Years of pinning. Angst. Miscommunication. Time jump.
I hope you’re happy. I know you are. I hope you’re living. I have no doubt of that, either. I hope, sometimes, that you think of me like I think of you.
Although friends to lovers is my favourite romance trope. On the other hand, miscommunication is my most hated trope. This book had it both. So it should have been a awkward combination. But trust me it wasn't, the romance just worked for me. It was tender, sweet and full of feelings. It effected me deeply emotionally. The story swept me off my feet and didn't let me stop reading until I was done with it. I would like to give most of the credits to Emmy Sanders beautiful writing style. I am a hugee fan of the author's narrative style and this book just solidified my love for it.
“Yeah,” he says quietly. “Me and you, right, El?” “Me and you,” I answer.?...more
This book made me feel all sorts of emotions. I laughed alongside the characters, I cried with them and I felt so much much more. I mean, how could I This book made me feel all sorts of emotions. I laughed alongside the characters, I cried with them and I felt so much much more. I mean, how could I not? It's rare to find such relatable characters. Briar Prescott is a genius at drafting interesting, distinct and mature characters. There was no miscommunication, no stupidity. The characters *talked* even when it was hard to do so. Their path to HEA wasn't a smooth one. However they tackled all the obstacles together. That's what I always look for, in a romance book.
The writing style was very suiting to my personal taste, the prose beautiful and immaculate. I couldn't stop reading once I started.
And the romance?? It was so swoonyy.... All in, highly recommended...more
Riley Hart at her best. Truly incredible. Words would fail to convey how much I enjoyed reading this book. “I could spend a lifetime kissing you,”
Riley Hart at her best. Truly incredible. Words would fail to convey how much I enjoyed reading this book. The story wasn't anything unique but somehow it still managed to get into my brain, sweep inside my veins and then it engraved its name in my heart.
"Charles was bringing me back to life. I wasn’t sad, lonely Brian on that stage. I was a man, with a guitar, making people fall in love with music, and maybe falling in love myself."
"Inevitable" series, in my opinion, is Riley's best work so far. I have given all the three books 5 glowing stars. I literally have zero complaints when it comes to this amazing series. "A Lifetime Kissing You" is my favourite one so far. I loved everything about this book. I just wish it was longer. I'm not ready yet to let Charles and Brian go.
One more thing, I loved the demisexual representation here. And remember that its coming from a fellow demi. I thought the way Brian's feelings were described was very accurate. At least, I personally could relate to those things a lot.
“I remember you once told me you could spend a lifetime kissing me,” Charles said against my lips. “Promise me we’ll do that?” I looked into his eyes, knowing with all my heart that the words I said were true. “I promise.” I couldn’t wait to spend the rest of my life doing exactly that." ...more
Late night read. And I don't regret forsaking sleep only to finish this book....It was exceptionally good. Loved every minute of reading it.Late night read. And I don't regret forsaking sleep only to finish this book....It was exceptionally good. Loved every minute of reading it....more
I bombed an exam 'cause I was busy enjoying Malibu and wonderful "chemistry" instead of studying for my "chemistry" test....That book is boring anywayI bombed an exam 'cause I was busy enjoying Malibu and wonderful "chemistry" instead of studying for my "chemistry" test....That book is boring anyways whereas "Malibu" was such a pleasant read. I loved this book. I enjoyed every single second of reading it.
P.s. This book made me cry (which should be a given)...more
It's time for the emotionless bastard to fall in love and become the ideal hopeless romantic who wears - shirts with huge sunflowers printed on them -It's time for the emotionless bastard to fall in love and become the ideal hopeless romantic who wears - shirts with huge sunflowers printed on them - on a regular basis.
Let me come back with a review....But it is getting 5 stars for sure.
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It's time for the emotionless bastard to fall in love and become the ideal hopeless romantic who wears - shirts with huge sunflowers printed on them - on a regular basis.
Let me come back with a review....But it is getting 5 stars for sure....more
I'm absolutely in love with this small town romance series. Just like book 1, the second book is getting 5 stars too!
Best friends to lovers is my all I'm absolutely in love with this small town romance series. Just like book 1, the second book is getting 5 stars too!
Best friends to lovers is my all time favourite trope. Sadly it's really hard to find a good friends to lovers romance book. But "A Million Little Moments" utilizes this trope incredibly well. Perfection! The chemistry between the main couple was fantastic. The development of their relationship felt genuine and never forced. I couldn't get enough of their little vulnerable and sweet moments...All in, I loved this book. Highly recommended.
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I'm absolutely in love with this small town romance series. Just like book 1, the second book is getting 5 stars too!
Best friends to lovers is my all time favourite trope. Sadly it's really hard to find a good friends to lovers romance book. But "A Million Little Moments" utilizes this trope incredibly well. Perfection! The chemistry between the main couple was fantastic. The development of their relationship felt genuine and never forced. I couldn't get enough of their little vulnerable and sweet moments...All in, I loved this book. Highly recommended....more
Warm heart and cozy feelings. You're seriously missing out if you haven't read this book yet...
Like Real People Do is a sports romance between AleWarm heart and cozy feelings. You're seriously missing out if you haven't read this book yet...
Like Real People Do is a sports romance between Alex, the captain of a hockey team and Eli, a figure skater.
I've never been a fan of sports romance. I always found them lacking something. But this book? It gave me all the feels I wanted and some more, that I didn't think I needed.
The romance is swoony and beautiful. Alex and Eli are a couple who always talks, never let miscommunication disrupt their relationship. That's something which I rarely see in romance books these days. The hockey team was also so much fun. I was smiling the entire time reading this book. I really really loved it. Highly recommended....more
"The Loner" literally gave me butterflies. Never thought I would enjoy the no-strings-attached hookups to friends to lovers trope so much!
This book w"The Loner" literally gave me butterflies. Never thought I would enjoy the no-strings-attached hookups to friends to lovers trope so much!
This book was a pleasant surprise. I loved the romance, the build up and the intense chemistry between the two main characters. The characters had distinct qualities. I loved how mature they were but could also be childish at times. The characters development was spot on. They felt real and were very likable.
Their interactions, banter- everything was perfect. This book also features an amazing found family which just made it even more special to me.......more
“. . . as I tried to put the puzzle of myself back together, it was the pieces of us that made me whole.”
“Love has its ups and downs. But you and m“. . . as I tried to put the puzzle of myself back together, it was the pieces of us that made me whole.”
“Love has its ups and downs. But you and me, we got this. We found each other years ago, and when the universe tried to pull us apart with the accident, we found each other again.”
Perfect! I loved every second of reading this story. The ending was very realistic and so heart-warming. My heart is satisfied......more
Don’t cry. Close your eyes and pretend I’m there, wiping the tears off your cheeks with my thumb. Pretend I kiss the tip of your nose until you smile. I
Don’t cry. Close your eyes and pretend I’m there, wiping the tears off your cheeks with my thumb. Pretend I kiss the tip of your nose until you smile. I’ll find you someday. And on that day, I will show you the wonder of a world where we never have to say goodbye again.
This was great but not as fantabulous as "Make Me Fall". Jonah and Gray have my heart. "Make Me Fall" is still my absolutel fav. Don't read this one if you don't want to but please do read book 2. You're missing out...like a lot....more
The most fun I had with a book in a very long time. Tristan was incredibly and scandalously hilarious. I laughed so much that now I have stomach ache.The most fun I had with a book in a very long time. Tristan was incredibly and scandalously hilarious. I laughed so much that now I have stomach ache. The romance was adorable. And I really really loved all the characters....more
I read book 2 of this series a couple of days ago. Gave it one star. Then I read this book and fell in love with it. It was so amazing and heart touchI read book 2 of this series a couple of days ago. Gave it one star. Then I read this book and fell in love with it. It was so amazing and heart touching....more