𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:second chances, forbidden love, suspense, dual timeline, two stories going on simultaneously Set in 1950s Egypt and contemporary Long Island, Husbands and Lovers follows two different timelines, one in the present day, with Mallory a single mom that sees her son getting sicker and sicker, needing a kidney transplant, but refuses to contact the father, a famous singer, for help. Her sister Paige convinces her to finally contact him though. The other is married Hannah, living in Egypt in the 1950’s with her British husband, trying to forget her past as a mother and wife in Hungary. Both stories will intersect at some point. I loved Mallory’s story. I hung…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:fake dating, love triangle, he falls first, one-bed, magic realism, virgin heroine, found familyCONTENT WARNING: bullying, death, death of a sibling, car accident, toxic parental relationship Get through this book was like getting a root canal without Novacane or like trying to tow a semi truck while riding a bicycle. A real s.t.r.u.g.g.l.e! I couldn’t wait for it to be over.  This was one of my most anticipated books of 2024 and I it makes me sad I didn’t love this. Don’t let my review sway you from giving it a go though, reading is something very subjective, so you may feel different about it. Read and see how you…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:single mom, tortured hero, two timelines, second chances, military rep, emotional, angst, mature characters, suspense Alone with You was very much a second chance romance with a unique storyline. It was powerful, emotional and truly heartbreaking. Truett was a shattered soul. My heart hurt for him throughout the book. I felt every emotion he was going through. The cycle of guilt…the shame…the pain he wouldn’t let himself escape…  💔 Gwen was such a light. Such a strong woman. Their pull was undeniable, making their journey all more beautiful. There was also hurt and pain but love too, so much love! The heartbreak and tragedy in this book is immense. Please check…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:rivals to lovers, Christmas, mystery, golden retriever X black cat, forced proximity, pining hero, he falls first, suspense, mystery, closed doors  I’m not always a Christmas book fan because sometimes they go overboard, but this one was so fun. The banter was great. The MMC is a charming golden retriever who was very easy to fall for, while the FMC is more of a black cat but I really loved how their relationship unfolded. It was entertaining and engaging. I really enjoyed this cozy mystery rom-com! Knives Out gets a holiday rom-com twist in this rivals-to-lovers romance-mystery from New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter. The bridge is out. The phones…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:forbidden love, tortured hero, tortured heroine, enemies to lovers, second chances, dark romanceCONTENT WARNING: third party sexual assault, abuse, drug abuse  Miscommunication is not a trope I enjoy reading and there is A LOT in this book. The whole issue between the main characters could’ve been solved with a simple conversation but instead nothing was resolved between them by the end of the book. And I just had enough of it. Not reading the sequel for sure.  IF HE CAN’T HAVE HER, NO ONE ELSE CAN Kade Mitchell is obsessed with someone he despises. A snake in an angel’s skin, Stacey Rhodes is everything he can’t forget – the girl who…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:friends to lovers, virgin heroine, found family, slow burn This book didn’t speak to my soul as Jennifer Hartmann’s books usually do. I just couldn’t feel it.  It was a struggle to get through for a number of reasons. Very much of a slow burn and very wordy. Overly dramatic in a lot of ways, a little far fetched, and stuffed with super cheesy scenarios. I won’t read an YA again coming from this author.  But if you love her you should read it, I am definitely the minority here. You might feel differently than I did. “Kissing you feels like catching the sun…” At seven years old, Ella Sunbury…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:college sports romance: hockey, enemies to lovers with benefits to lovers It took me awhile to get into it, but once I did, there was no stopping. Their relationship was developed really well. The banter between the main characters was so fun to get through. And there is so much chemistry between these two. They complemented each other really nicely. I’m really glad I read it.  Just a heads up. The audiobook for this one is AWFUL. Horrendous. Neither narrator was good. So if you decide to give this a try, read is the best option.  Harlow Hayes loves water. In its liquid form. The chlorinated kind she swims in.…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:rivals to lovers, workplace, celebrity/rockstar, forced proximity, he falls first, 3rd act breakup, slow burn I think this book was more about love for the music than a romance itself. The characters were very passionate about music and skilled at expressing emotions through music. Even when they were having sex they used music terms to express the moment. And reading about people getting horny over a symphony was a huge turn off for me. I couldn’t tell if they were actually falling in love to each other’s persona or to the music they played together. The relationships felt off and forced. I have no idea why I decided to read…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:reverse harem, surprise baby, nanny & boss I loved Faking with Benefits and I was hoping this would be similar but sadly, I did not feel the romance this time or any emotional connection between the main characters. Their relationship felt pretty muck like hookups to me. The part about Beth’s mother I found so hard to believe that someone would ever forget about having given birth to a baby, wanting it or not! It still had some good parts though. The spicy was an A+. “The people you love aren’t meant to heal your pain. No one can do that for you. But they can support you while you…

3.75 stars ★ 𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:sports romance: basketball, found family, friends to lovers, tortured hero, tortured heroine, slow burn, 3rd act break up CONTENT WARNING: abuse, self harm, mental illness, death/grief, alcoholism  This book was a solid 5 until the 3rd act break up. It makes me so sad I can’t give this all the stars. I was reeeeeally loving it. If once I’ve ever thought Jace and Harlow were the light in each other darkness, the 3rd act break up just showed me how wrong I was. They actually only caused each other pain and hurt. Both were good people, with good heart and good intentions at heart as well but they…