𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:second chances • enemies to lovers • sports romance: baseball • slow burn • college  While there were some things I liked, this was mostly a flop for me. Liz and Wes were not friends for way too much of the story. So much inner monologuing. They never really talked to each other fully. They learned things about each other through other people. It was fun to see these characters again, but they were missing the spark that made me fall in love with them in the first place. I was happy with how the last book ended, I didn’t think this story was necessary specially as a second chance…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:single dad • grumpy x sunshine • small token • cowboy hero • western romance • little sister’s best friend • enemies to lovers • nanny x boss • forced proximity • sass and banter Can I just say cowboys are the best… especially grumpy single dad cowboys 👀 This book left me feeling warm and fuzzy and it’s my favorite in the series so far. The chemistry between Teddy and Gus was so palpable, the tension was hot fire and their banter was everything! Everything!! 🤌🏻 ╰⪼ This is book 3 in the Rebel Blue Ranch Series. Each one can be read as a complete standalone. Teddy Andersen doesn’t…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:enemies to lovers • Christmas • spicy  The characters were one dimensional and the plot was silly. The dialogue just stupid. I made it to 20% when I threw in the towel. Loved the cover thou!  “If you allow fear to take over your actions, then you’re never going to accomplish anything.” Living in a year around Christmas town has it’s drawbacks. The caroling, the decorations, the insanely cheery spirit, it never disappears. It’s why I like to hibernate away in my cave–I mean house–keeping a healthy distance from the holly jolly spirits. And all was going according to plan until my nemesis, Storee Taylor, moved in next door to…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:found family • gods and goddesses • ghost whisperers • humor and banter • badass heroine • royal hero  This was surprisingly good. The characters were precious and witty and funny. You get to really love the connection Alexis has with her two kids. I would have liked more relationship development between Alexis and Kieran though.  I will continue reading this series to see where the story goes. It seems like it was a buildup to some great reading. Fingers crossed I’m right! ╰⪼ This is book 1 in the Demigods of San Francisco Series.  Some people are ordained for greatness…  Those people usually have a lot of drama in their…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:betrayal • lies • secrets • suspense • popcorn thriller  Everyone is Lying is a short full cast audiobook. It was fairly predictable, but it was still entertaining.  The narrators did a great job bringing the characters to life. Their performances and the sound effects have seriously enhance the story for me. Thank you @libro.fm for this ALC. Your kindness is always appreciated. All thoughts are my own.  When Julie Buckley, a successful mystery writer, suspects her husband of cheating, she turns to her best friend, Darby, for advice. When Darby suggests couples therapy, Julie and Oliver find themselves discussing Oliver’s betrayal with their new therapist, Liza. Liza is competent and…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:forbidden love • age gap • secret relationship • best friend’s dad • single dad • slow burn • 17 year old heroine • 34 year old hero This book was SO DAMN boring! Never have I read a forbidden age gape romance so dull in my life. Where was all the angst from this trope??? I didn’t feel the chemistry, I didn’t feel the emotions from the writing AT ALL. Everything was just so cringy.  Before he discovered my age, he uncovered my heart. Bruised and abused, and victim to a loveless household, I shimmered with new life the moment he found me drowning my sorrows in a lake…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:reverse harem • friends-to-lovers • stalking • virgin heroine • found family • cliffhanger ending TW: violence • abduction • murder • bullying • death/grief • underage drinking • sexual assault  This book was one of the most emotional reverse harem I’ve read. The build up and development of the relationships is done at a pace that allows the reader to feel that stronger connection between them all. They work on getting to know each other and slowly develope feelings. We don’t see much romance happening, honestly but I think the next book we will see more of that. And I’m so ready to see this relationship start to brew and…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:enemies to lovers • virgin hero • sassy heroine • Jewish stereotyping/antisemitism • soapbox feminism • romance novel stereotyping • veganism • marijuana legality • gender equality • sex positivity This book was super cute, the enemies to lovers aspect was done well. But the political propaganda to readers was so not necessary. I’ve said that before and I will say it again, politics aren’t opinions held separate from life so it is hard to get into a book when you have a different opinion from the author. I would have enjoyed this much more if it wasn’t for all the political stances included in the story. And believe me,…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:sports romance: Football • brother’s best friend • accidental pregnancy • close knit family • small town • good grovel  This was a very nice read! I am not a fan of accidental pregnancy trope but it was done so well in this book that I enjoyed it. The banter, the taboo feelings, the dose of spicy, the family dynamics made this book a perfect balance of heart and heat. Bella has crafted a world I want to live in. I cannot wait for more. ╰⪼ This is the second series in the Kroydon Hills legacy world and this is book 2 in the Red Lips & White Lies Series.…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:marriage of convenience • second chances • childhood best friends • man in uniform: firefighter • grumpy hero • small town • forced proximity My biggest issue with this one was with the miscommunication trope. It felt so childish. And then when that was out in the open the romance moved pretty fast and even felt a little sappy at times, but their attraction to each other kept me engaged in the story and reading. Overall, a sweet story but not my favorite in the series.  ╰⪼ This is book 5 in the Magnolia Falls Series. Each one can be read as a complete standalone.  Sometimes relationships come along that…