Reviews
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Falling by Christina Lauren
Content:⋆✴︎˚。⋆ spooky season ➺ spicy ➺ strangers to lovers ➺ curse ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ This was lacking in depth and way too spicy for a such short novella. I’m not exactly a prude but I think a little relationship development between the main characters should happen before all the spice begins. The ending felt unfinished as well. Awful. ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ This is a stand-alone novella from Scared Sexy, a Collection of Amazon Original Stories with many different authors. ❝ In a world where every second was predictable, the sensation of surprise was blissfully foreign to him.❞ One darkly seductive immortal’s powers of persuasion have worked flawlessly for nine centuries—until he meets the one woman…
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Fake Skating by Lynn Painter
Content:⋆✴︎˚。⋆ fake dating ➺ sports romance ➺ hockey ➺ opposites attract ➺ childhood friends to enemies ➺ anxiety rep ➺ coming of age ➺ family drama ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ Although I enjoyed this very much, it wasn’t my favorite by this author. The miscommunication was silly and dragged on forever while all could’ve been sorted out within a page. But then the main characters are teens and teens are dramatic like that. Still, I enjoyed Lynn’s sense of humor and banter and all the sweet little moments she creates between the main characters here. It was a really cute YA book. From play dates on the playground to sneaking into movie theatres, Dani and…
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The Homemaker by Jewel E. Ann
Content:⋆✴︎˚。⋆ second chance ➺ love triangle ➺ found family ➺ secret relationship ➺ ➺ strong heroine⋆✴︎˚。⋆ I used to love Jewel E Ann’s books. If she wrote it, I read it. That’s it! But now, sadly, that changed for me. She still have great premises but the execution are so lacking! Of course, I still find ones I enjoy but if I’m being brutally honest it’s not often. I noticed a changing in her writing and not for the best, at least not for me. I feel like her stories are revolving too much around sex lately and also some too insta-love. There is barely any relationship development therefore it is…
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Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
Content:⋆✴︎˚。⋆ a girl with Down syndrome ➺ animal cruelty ➺ domestic violence ➺ entrapment ➺ very descriptive violence ➺ disturbing ➺ psychopath ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ ⚠︎ If you are sensitive to animal cruelty, domestic violence or cruel and abusive behavior, do not read this. ⚠︎ I was so bored with it! The author shows us nothing. This was just one big monologue of Grace relating one event after another. Horribly repetitive. The plot was also so obvious from the beginning. Once you discover the villain’s plan (which happens pretty early), what more is there? Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace. He has looks and wealth; she has charm and elegance. He’s a…
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Hot for Slayer by Ali Hazelwood
Content:⋆✴︎˚。⋆ enemies to lovers ➺ amnesia ➺ paranormal ➺ forbidden ➺ spooky season ➺ novella ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ This was pretty damn good for a novella. I loved their cat and mouse energy. The back and forth between the characters was so entertaining! I would love to get a full-length novel of these two. 🥹 ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ This is a stand-alone novella from Scared Sexy, a Collection of Amazon Original Stories with many different authors. When a vampire slayer loses all his memories, the only person who can help him is the vampire he’s tried to kill for centuries in this unforgettable short story by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. When Aethelthryth—“Ethel” to…
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The Brightest Light of Sunshine by Lisina Coney
4.25 heartwarming stars ⭐️ Content:⋆✴︎˚。⋆ 8 year age gap ➺ grumpy tattoo artist/shop owner ➺ ballerina dancer/teacher ➺ strangers to friends to best friends to lovers ➺ single older brother (in a father role) ➺ brother’s best friend vibes ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ *Content warning: there is talk of sexual assault in the book, but no explicit scenes depicting the assault. Was it sappy? Absolutely. Was it sweet? Very much. Did I still enjoy this? You bet I did! Callaghan has skyrocketed to the top of the ultimate book boyfriend list. He will forever have my heart. My only criticism about the writing is that Grace was never raped. She was sexually assaulted. Which…
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My Favorite Lost Cause by Elizabeth O’Roark
Content:⋆✴︎˚。⋆ step siblings ➺ fertily issues ➺ it was always you ➺ forbidden ➺ friends to lovers ➺ good girl x bad boy ➺ house remodel ➺ paranormal vibes ➺ slow burn ➺ 3rd act breakup ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ The banter was bantering, along with hidden crushes for each other but I didnt feel we got enough of Charlie and Maren. The romance definitely took the backseat. There were one too many larger heavier plot threads too many. ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ This is book 2 in the The Favorites Series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a complete standalone. But for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended…
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Time Loops & Meet Cutes by Jackie Lau
Content:⋆✴︎˚。⋆ magical realism ➺ groundhog day ➺ self discovery ➺ meet cutes ➺ insta connection ➺ women’s fiction ➺ steamy ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ What a fun concept! This book has a really strong beginning. I really enjoyed the time-loop aspect of this story combined with the romance. I also really liked that in addition to the romance, the book focuses on Noelle and Avery’s friendship. However, as the book was going I became bored with reading. The second half of the book lost my interest but I managed to finish, anyway. Overall, I still enjoyed this one and would definitely read more by the author. The “masterful, inspiring, and full of heart” (Ali…
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High Sticking the Heart by Marie M.
3.25 stars Content:⋆✴︎˚。⋆ sports romance ➺ hockey ➺ fake dating ➺ golden retriever vs black cat ➺ he falls first ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ It was a cute book. Nothing super special but good. Their banter was fun. ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ This is book 1 in the A Scoring Chance Series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a complete standalone. But for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order. No last names, no phone numbers, no job titles… Ariella In theory, it was the ideal way to keep me from getting attached. My life plans left no room for distractions—not if I was going to break…
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My Favorite Bad Decision by Elizabeth O’Roark
Content:⋆✴︎˚。⋆ sister’s ex ➺ age gap ➺ forced proximity ➺ one tent ➺ forbidden ⋆✴︎˚。⋆ The banter in the first half (my fave section) was soooo good! I was smiling and chuckling so much with these two. I just wish that there was more romantic development between the characters. ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ This is book 1 in The Favorites Series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a complete standalone. But for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order. The Favorites Series: Climbing Kilimanjaro? No thank you. Climbing it with Miller West? Absolutely f***ing not. A full week without showers, a real bed or Internet was…