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…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:mafia romance, bad boys, class difference, virgin heroine, alpha male, possessive hero, slow burn  Leona was a train wreck about to happen in anyone’s life. I felt sorry for Fabiano. Not because she had such awful parents but because of her unwavering love for her awful parents, and all her bad decisions when it comes to them. What was she??? Six???? Good luck, Fabiano!  Fabiano was raised to follow in his father’s footsteps as Consigliere of the Chicago Outfit – until the man abandons him. Left to fend for himself, Fabiano is forced to fight for a place in the mafia world. As a ruthless street fighter, he quickly earns…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:second chances, marriage in crisis, mature characters, books to cry over, non traditional hea, dual timeline, chcek content warning  I wouldn’t say this book was a romance per say. I saw more of the negative aspects of the characters throughout the book and not enough of why they truly loved each other. There is very little happy moments between them, but a lot of bitterness. Sadly, I needed more than that. I wanted to feel they still love each other somehow.  That despite everything, there was still a spark there somewhere. The ending only added more stress to the story and I just couldn’t get it. All of this for an…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:reverse harem, fated mates, fae, monsters, werewolves, retelling  When I say nothing happened, I truly mean it!! From beginning to end nothing happens!!  Also, the story line was ridiculous . The dialogue was awful and cringey. I eye roll so much I’m surprised my eyeballs haven’t rolled out of my face. Four beastly princes. One awkward bookworm. An enchanted world of fae, magic, and danger. I’ve always loved fairytales. I never imagined I’d actually be in one. When my father wanders into the enchanted realm of the fae, I know I have to go after him. And when he gets imprisoned, I’ll do anything to save him… Even trade my…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:workplace, forced proximity, tortures heroine, tortured hero, grief/death  This book had me at the prologue…wow, what a way to start a story. Scott has written an amazing, heartfelt and emotional book. It was so beautifully written! The characters were richly crafted and strong. It was so easy to get lost in the pages of this book.  The only reason this book is not getting all the stars from me is because I think the storyline with Eva was too big a focus on the book overshadowing the beauty of Rowan and Zachary’s romance. I just needed more of Rowan and Zachary and less of Eva and Zachary. But nevertheless, an…