𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:second chances, friends to lovers, miscommunication  This book is a good example of why authors should take more time with their writing. Jewel E. Ann was an one-click author for me but I feel like this author is only writing to put out books now. There is juts no heart in her stories anymore. They lack depth and emotional build-up.  “Listen, I’m not okay with how you tried to decimate our book club tonight. After just eight chapters, your negative and speculative views of the book were awkward and insulting.” He squints, parting his lips a fraction. “O—kay. I offended you?” I shake my head, scrunching up my face. “No.…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:cruel hero, bullying, magic, fae, vampires, werewolves, fates mates, enemies to lovers, slow burn. For all the hype this series has gotten I am trying to keep pushing but…. when does it get better? Half way through the second book and the bullies literally corner one of the girls and PEE on her. Yes, I said pee. How many more books do I have to read to not see this kind of ridiculousness. I won’t be finishing the series. They tried to break us. They almost did. But we’re not going anywhere. The Celestial Heirs think the stars are on their side. But they don’t know what’s coming. Fighting them one…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:kids orphaned from murdered parents they never knew of; extreme bullying/absusive behavior; sexual content; vampires; magic; zodiac signs. I’ve tried to read this book once and quit in the first chapter or two… well I powered through this time and was pleasantly surprised.  Not gonna lie, this book is even worse than I thought, at least in the bullying aspect but the writing is PHENOMENAL. The story and characters wouldn’t let me go regardless of how I was feeling. The Heirs…gosh, I could not stand them. Still can’t. I’m not sure they can manage to redeem themselves, but the series is long so we’ll see…  The world building was one…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:childhood friends, fake dating, second chances, exes getting revenge, a little spice. I enjoyed some parts of this book, but not everything. Unfortunately, I had a hard time with the romance. There was so much miscommunication, and both characters’ actions had me annoyed. Also, I wish there was dual pov. I couldn’t fathom Levi’s feelings for his ex, I sometimes got the impression he wasn’t completely over her, therefore wasn’t sure if his feelings for June was that deep. There were still some sweet moments in the story though, overall a decent read. Two best friends who haven’t spoken in ten years pretend to date after break-ups with their respective…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:second chances; faking dating; cruel hero.  The only books worth reading by LJ SHEN’s are: BANE, DIRTY HEADLINES, KISS THIEF, SPARROW, and BROKEN KNIGHT. Otherwise her books are all the same: commitment-phobe men who constantly make disparaging over-the-top mean comments doing really terrible things to the girls who can’t help but love them. Same stories different character names.  This author needs to go on a creative journey! Seriously 😒  Maddie Goldbloom stitched up a plan to ensure everything in her life was perfect—from a career in fashion to a chic NYC apartment to a pediatrician boyfriend. When her ex, Chase Black, storms back into her life with an outrageous request,…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:grumpy x sunshine, boss & employee, magic. The entire book is like a whole series of millennial cringe compilations. The writing is so infantile. I couldn’t even finish it, honestly. I do not understand the glowing reviews. ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits. With ailing family to support, Evie Sage’s employment status isn’t just important, it’s vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer—naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:boss & employee, secret child, ceo, grumpy hero.  What an obnoxious, spoiled brat of man Gabriel was!! And also, what woman falls in love with a guy that only treats like trash??? Search therapy, Grace! . . . . . . . . So this book starts out with Grace being crazily in love with her boss and her boss treating her like garbage. She quits working for him, he finally let himself bang her and then discards her like she was nothing. Literally!  “I’m the worst person on earth. I’m deserting my own children because I know I can’t not want their mother.“ Grace gets pregnant that night, moves…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:workplace; revenge; jewish representation; female empowerment ; humor. Another fantastic book from Sarah Goodman Confino. I’ve read all of this author’s books so far and haven’t been disappointed not once! As with all of her books, I was immediately drawn to the main characters.  In Behind Every Good Man Confino weaves humor and play effortlessly with heartbreak and the reality of what it is like to be a woman in the 1960s. You really feel like you were living back in that time. You feel all the struggles of being a women in the 60’s.  Kudos to the author for another entertaining, refreshing well-paced novel!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 “Don’t underestimate what determined…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:best friend’s brother; friends to lovers; found family; morally gray characters; crime romance. The plot was messy with flashbacks, and a confusing love-hate relationship between Phoebe and Rocky. It dragged on a bit at times which made it difficult to stay engaged. For a story that follows people in that line of work, this book was pretty dull. I struggled to finish. “If you’re my shield, then I’m your crown”. “Being with Rocky feels lethal- like it could end me at any moment— and yet, I loathe the very idea of stopping. “ Starting fresh is the only way Phoebe can escape a life of crime, but her best friend’s…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:second chances; childhood friends to lovers; first love; emotional cheating; dual timelines. I had high expectations for this book after loving Nora Goes off Script so much and enjoyed quite a lot Summer Romance as well, but sadly there was nothing special about Same Time Next Year. The pace was extremely slow. The transitions between past and present chapters felt choppy, especially due to the alternating POV. The writing often changed from 1st to 3rd person, it was annoying. Way too much back story, I would love to have read more of them in the present. I also never really felt the chemistry between the characters (either time!). I had…