The Holiday Claus oozes all the Hallmark holiday vibes in this light hearted spicy novella. It definitely has some of my favourite tropes brothers bes The Holiday Claus oozes all the Hallmark holiday vibes in this light hearted spicy novella. It definitely has some of my favourite tropes brothers best friend, small town grumpy/sunshine age gap set at Christmas romance. Lila has always had a crush on Brooks and then an encounter at Lila’s brother’s engagement party brings back past feelings. This was a joy to read and Winston and Grandma Kay really were the stars of this book! This was my first book by Ann and it won’t be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and would highly recommend it. I received a complementary copy from the author. ...more
Oh I have been patiently waiting for Rival Summer after reading Stealing Summer as we were left on a cliffhanger and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Oh I have been patiently waiting for Rival Summer after reading Stealing Summer as we were left on a cliffhanger and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Chandler has decisions to make as she faces her past and overcoming a broken heart. I loved her growth, her forgiveness and her ability to trust her heart. I adored how we learnt more about the struggles both boys, Boston and Reese faced. The boys group chat was on point as was some of the light hearted scenes. This was beautifully written and Jess is becoming one of my favourite authors. I am so glad who Chandler ended up with and I can’t wait for the next chapter in this wonderful series. I received a complementary copy from the author....more
I absolutely enjoyed Penalty Shots! This is more than a hockey romance and it definitely took me on an emotional ride. Keelan and Rina’s backstory andI absolutely enjoyed Penalty Shots! This is more than a hockey romance and it definitely took me on an emotional ride. Keelan and Rina’s backstory and their past truly makes this book especially with their flashback chapters as we learn about their history. The way Keelan had always protected Rina was perfection. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would highly recommend it! I received a complementary copy from the author. ...more
The Other Mr Beckett was an enjoyable read. The connection between Dionne and Sebastian was instant yet Sebastian’s past brought concerns for Dionne aThe Other Mr Beckett was an enjoyable read. The connection between Dionne and Sebastian was instant yet Sebastian’s past brought concerns for Dionne and throw in working together we get to see the journey these two take. I was invested in this story from the beginning and it was a quick and easy read. I really liked it! I received a complementary copy from the author. ...more
This was a cute and fast paced Christmas novella so perfect for an afternoon reading session. Hockey themed while featuring some great tropes like snoThis was a cute and fast paced Christmas novella so perfect for an afternoon reading session. Hockey themed while featuring some great tropes like snowed in and brothers best friend. Smith and Annabelle were the cutest as was Annabelle’s relationship with her brother. This was a great festive read. I received a complementary copy from the author. ...more
This was a beautiful Christmas story that definitely made me feel a range of emotions. Yes it is a baseball romance but it is definitely more than thaThis was a beautiful Christmas story that definitely made me feel a range of emotions. Yes it is a baseball romance but it is definitely more than that. It’s the growth of Leisel and Cooper, the struggles they face and journey they both go on to heal from their past. The family dynamics were a joy to read and I thoroughly enjoyed this one and would highly recommend it! There are a few trigger warnings like a death of a parent, illness and mental illness so please be aware especially if this is a trigger for you. I received a complementary copy from the author. ...more
If you adore a good romance story with some real themes like overcoming your past mistakes and mental health issues than Testing Recipes for Disaster If you adore a good romance story with some real themes like overcoming your past mistakes and mental health issues than Testing Recipes for Disaster is the book for you. It has some great tropes like brothers best friend, friends to lovers with a charming cast of characters. Jeremy and Lauren’s journey takes on a few hurdles and it was a joy to read their growth. This is book two in the series and I personally hadn’t read the first one but had no trouble following along. An enjoyable read! I received a complementary copy from the author. ...more
The final book in the Cinnamon Roll and Pumpkin Spice series is the Friendly Fall featuring Eliza and Nick. It’s a small town, friends to lovers he faThe final book in the Cinnamon Roll and Pumpkin Spice series is the Friendly Fall featuring Eliza and Nick. It’s a small town, friends to lovers he falls first romance. It was a wholesome easy friend and both their families truly made this book. It was an enjoyable read. I received a complementary copy from the author. ...more
If you adore a good hockey romance like me then you will love Fated Shot! This was a fast paced story featuring Mia and Jack. Honestly Jack was perfecIf you adore a good hockey romance like me then you will love Fated Shot! This was a fast paced story featuring Mia and Jack. Honestly Jack was perfection and if a boy ever deserved to be loved it’s him. I adored the boys banter and friendship group. It also features Bean the cutest cat who might just be the star of the show. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and would highly recommend it! I received a complementary copy from Booksirens. ...more
Coffee Break With The Billionaire is part of the Cinnamon Roll and Pumpkin Spice series but it can totally be read as a standalone book. It features FCoffee Break With The Billionaire is part of the Cinnamon Roll and Pumpkin Spice series but it can totally be read as a standalone book. It features Fenella and Silas who both have completely different backgrounds. It features some on my favourite tropes friends to lovers, work place romance all set in a small town and is a wholesome cozy read. It was an enjoyable story full of fall vibes and cast of charming characters. I received a complementary copy from the author. ...more
Cruise Cabin Confusion is a short easy to read novella so perfect for an afternoon reading session. It features Barrett and Sarah who have both liked Cruise Cabin Confusion is a short easy to read novella so perfect for an afternoon reading session. It features Barrett and Sarah who have both liked each other but due to working together couldn’t act on their feelings but then fate steps in. This forced proximity romance set on a cruise ship was an enjoyable read. I received a complementary copy from the author. ...more
How I adored catching with Alice, Hayley and Emma in the One More Chapter series. This series is definitely a love lettter to Bookstagram! The Enemy P How I adored catching with Alice, Hayley and Emma in the One More Chapter series. This series is definitely a love lettter to Bookstagram! The Enemy Plot as the name suggests is an enemies to lovers age gap romance all set around a romance bookstore. This one features Alice a hopeless romantic and Deacon the grumpy bar owner who lives next door. This was a joy to read and I love the way Marion writes, she is becoming one of my favourite authors. I would highly recommend this book and I would personally read The Tenacious Act first as you are introduced to a lot of the characters. Adored this one! I received a complementary copy from the author. ...more
Ally and Dan! What can I say except this story takes you on a wave of emotions and the love and admiration Dan has for Ally is perfection. His birthdaAlly and Dan! What can I say except this story takes you on a wave of emotions and the love and admiration Dan has for Ally is perfection. His birthday present to Ally was so heartfelt definitely tugged at my emotions. I simply love the way Skyla writes taking you on a journey that you get so invested in from the beginning. This might not be for everyone as there are a few trigger warnings and does consist of a blended family but truly it was so well written. This is book 1 in the Playing Favourites series and I would highly recommend reading the prequel My Favourite Girl novella first. I truly cannot wait for the rest of the series, these brothers!...more