Reviews
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Variation by Rebecca Yarros
*Audiobook free on Kindle Unlimited* 𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:second chances • man in uniform • sports romance • ballet • miscommunication • slow burn I felt that the MMC was way more invested in the relationship than the FMC. Allie got on my nerves a few times. She was rude and mean. I didn’t like how she treated Hudson. The story was also longer than necessary. I got bored. At some point I was just skimming through the pages only to get it over with. Elite ballerina Allie Rousseau is no stranger to pressure. With her mother’s eyes always watching, perfection was expected, no matter the cost. But when an injury jeopardizes all…
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The Devious Husband by Catharina Maura
𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:arranged marriage • virgin heroine • brothers’ best friend • rivals • CEO • possessive hero • sassy heroine There was just no angst. The beginning started off strong but things sort of fell apart once the arrangement wedding happened. It was like all their rivalry was forgotten. All the issues seemed petty and foolish, everything felt contrived after that. But I felt their chemistry. Overall, the banter was great in the beginning. I had several moments of laughter. I just wish they didn’t get off the rails as much as they did. Things felt way too far fetched and easy after the arrangement marriage for me. ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ This is book…
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The Crown of Oaths and Curses by J. Bree
𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:enemies to lovers • witches & fae • fated mates • rejected mates • cliffhanger Oh man was this book long! Lots of internal monologue, superfluous descriptions, and more narrative than dialogue. I honestly skimmed through a LOT of the story! But I enjoyed the storyline so I was able to finish. This book is truly just a fantasy thou, there is absolutely no romance here. If you’re looking for a spicy read this is not the one for you. However, I think fans of fantasy might enjoy this quite a bit. ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ The Mortal Fates Series ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ I devoted my life to a king who was not my own.…
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Learning Curve by Max Monroe
𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:sports romance: boxing • rich hero •bad boys • virgin heroine • college This book was doomed since the beginning for me. I don’t enjoy the “we’re drawn to each other, but I’m a bad guy, so I must push her away” trope at the best of times. If think when a guy is interested, he is all in! There is nothing that will stop him from get it. End of story. And I think it wouldn’t be a bad idea if Scottie got the hint and left the guy be. A bit of self love is never too much! I pushed through to see if I would enjoy the…
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Save Me by Ashley N. Rostek
3.75 stars 𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:reverse harem • found family • tortured heroine • age gap • dark romance • take-charge heroine TW: contains violence, graphic killing, foul language, and sexual content. Some parts may be triggering. Save Me continues to follow Shiloh through her trauma, recovery, her new life and navigating her new relationships with the boys. I feel like there’s been a lot and nothing happening at the same time. Two books later and we still kind of in the dark and their relationship haven’t fully developed yet, although we do get a bit more spice in this book than book one, thank goodness for that! Shiloh annoyed me a bit in…
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Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter
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…
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Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage
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…
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How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn
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…
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Sin & Chocolate by K.F. Breene
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…
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Everybody Is a Liar by Liv Constantine
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…