𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:rivals to lovers, he falls first, sports romance, virgin hero, slow burn. Check & Mate is a really cute RomCom set in the world of Chess. I don’t play chess, and I don’t know much about the game, but this did not impact my enjoyment of this story. It was easy to read and lose myself within. It was smart, sweet and unique! And the audiobook was fantastic, a definite enhancement to an already great story. Thank you so much @librofm for the gifted copy of this audiobook. I’m so grateful for our partnership! “I look at him looking at me, and overflow with something I cannot put a name…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:friends to lovers, opposites attract, fake dating, closed doors. This book was a ball of sunshine and it will put a smile on your face and make you giggle like a school girl with a crush. The characters are so easy to fall in love with. I think their dynamic may be one of my very favorites among the hundreds of romance books I’ve read this year. There is no way you won’t root for these two right off the bat.  If you like sweet and adorably cute books definitely give this one a try! There is something about Lynn Painter’s YA books that just hits different. Love her books.…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:friends to lovers, neighbors, second chances, single mom, grief/death, emotional, to cry over. Holy to the heartbreak, I just know I will not do this book any justice on this review. From start to finish you will feel this story. I was lost in a sea of grief right alongside Liz. But don’t let this to scared you off, I was afraid this book would be dark and depressing, but it was NOTHING like that at all! I laughed out loud almost as much as I cried, and sometimes they were happy tears too. The writing is simply outstanding. Trust me, this book will capture you by the heart and…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:rockstar, workplace, cinnamon roll hero, funny, slow burn. I’ll admit, I did not expect to like this book as much as I did! I love the behind the scenes aspect of being a comedy writer at SNL, but what truly won me over was the romance! I loved it so much. I loved how their attraction started, I loved the flirting, I loved that they had realistic issues and insecurities and falling outs. I loved how real this felt. And I absolutely loved Noah! 🫶🏻✨ Such a unique plot line with unforgettable characters that will stay with you long after finishing the book. Loved it! “Aren’t we all just looking…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:sports romance, workplace, polyamorous, reverse harem, secret relationship, ménage. 1- 752 pages it’s unnecessary too long for a contemporary romance. We don’t need that much pages for spicy books. 2- Rachel was not professional at all, just needy. I got the impression that if all the players payed her an especial attention she would have slept with them all too.  3- Who wears that dress to a work function? A work where most are men where she is their physical therapist. The guys were already calling her the “hot doc”. She sure wasn’t commanding any respect but screaming for more attention.  3- Jake was too needy and unsure about every…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:he falls first, forbidden love, workplace. I think we spent too much time in the characters’ heads and I didn’t love that. I was a bit bored.  I also think the physical connection between the main characters overshadowed the emotional one. I personally prefer romances more emotion-centric. I needed more buildup.  However, I enjoyed the forbidden aspect of the romance and the banter was also fun. Overall, I liked it just didn’t love it. Thank you @librofm for the ALC. Your kindness is always appreciated. “And then, Rue, I met you. And you casually cracked my life into before and after you.“ A forbidden, secret affair proves that all’s fair…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:roommates, opposites attract, forced proximity, friends to lovers, sort of fake dating, exes getting revenge, found family. When you find a book that can make you laugh out loud, feel the love, and make your heart sing, you know you’ve got a winner. I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot with this one. I totally loved it! And I will say more, this may be Emily Henry’s best romance yet!!!!! I loved the tension and butterflies in this book. The banter was delightful. The side characters were really fun. But the bound and the intimacy that grew within Daphne and Miles friendship was what really got me. Breathtaking beautiful. I…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:depressingly sad, suicide attempt, cheating, depression, pregnancy. Emotional. Gut wrenching. Raw. Intense. When I picked this one to read, I knew I was going to be on one hell of an emotional ride. I just was not expecting it to be through Splash Mountain at Disneyland. Holy hell, this book hurt. It hurt A LOT. I loved it and I hated it! Romance novels are not supposed to be this sad! 😭😭😭 Do not read this book if you don’t want to feel blue. This is a very sad book, I dare say it is sadder than the first book. I am destroyed!!  “It matters which people you spend time…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:single mom; single dad; friends to lovers; forbidden love; slow burn. While I think this was slow paced and a bit longer than necessary, it was still stunningly beautiful. I absolutely wholeheartedly recommend it. “A woman who wants more and realizes she deserves it is a dangerous thing.“ Soledad Barnes has her life all planned out. Because, of course, she does. She plans everything. She designs everything. She fixes everything. She’s a domestic goddess who’s never met a party she couldn’t host or a charge she couldn’t lead. The one with all the answers and the perfect vinaigrette for that summer salad. But none of her varied talents can save her when catastrophe strikes,…

𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉:rockstar, second chances, nontraditional hea.  What??? Nooooo! Seriously, why did you do this, Kelley McNeil?!!!! 😩😭 Mayluna was so heartbreakingly-beautiful. It has Daisy Jones vibes all the way and I was instantly hooked. I was just not expecting that ending! It’s with tears in my eyes that I give Mayluna 5 stars! “Simply repeating one day after the next is the enemy of a fulfilling life.“ A legendary band, an iconic lead singer, and their mysterious connection to a woman whose love helped create the music of a generation. Timing is everything in a powerful novel about fate, regret, and moving on by the author of A Day Like This. In…