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The Beekeeper by S.M. Shade
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
The Beekeeper is a romantic suspense standalone novel.
Arlow and Calliope were the perfect match in every way. I enjoyed the way their connection grew over time as friends to lovers. You could feel their chemistry from the beginning. Interesting storyline, not at all what I was predicting, but overall a really good read.
Arlow and Calliope were the perfect match in every way. I enjoyed the way their connection grew over time as friends to lovers. You could feel their chemistry from the beginning. Interesting storyline, not at all what I was predicting, but overall a really good read.
End Game by Monica Murphy
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
End Game (Kings of Campus #1) is a forced proximity, sports romance.
This slow burn romance was a fun, entertaining read. Nico and Everleigh’s tension was high as they fought their attraction for one another. That slow build was perfect. I loved the connection Everleigh built throughout the book with all her roommates. Well written and I enjoyed the storyline.
J.D. Harris and Stephanie Rose did a really good job narrating this story and bringing these fun characters to life.
This slow burn romance was a fun, entertaining read. Nico and Everleigh’s tension was high as they fought their attraction for one another. That slow build was perfect. I loved the connection Everleigh built throughout the book with all her roommates. Well written and I enjoyed the storyline.
J.D. Harris and Stephanie Rose did a really good job narrating this story and bringing these fun characters to life.
The Wedding Game by Meghan Quinn
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Wedding Game is a romantic comedy. Luna and Alec were an interesting pair. Great storyline and chemistry. The tension was fierce as they competed against each other on the show, and I enjoyed every minute of their growing attraction. The banter and drama was entertaining between all families.
Lauren Sweet and Tor Thom did a really nice job narrating and bringing these hilarious characters to life.
Lauren Sweet and Tor Thom did a really nice job narrating and bringing these hilarious characters to life.
The Arrangement by Adriana Locke
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Arrangement (Brewer Family #2) is a workplace romance.
Jason and Chloe were a fun and refreshing couple. I really loved the chemistry between them as their story progressed. The Brewer’s were such a fun bunch and I can’t get enough of them. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Amy McFadden and Sebastian York did an amazing job portraying these characters. Such an enjoyable read.
Jason and Chloe were a fun and refreshing couple. I really loved the chemistry between them as their story progressed. The Brewer’s were such a fun bunch and I can’t get enough of them. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Amy McFadden and Sebastian York did an amazing job portraying these characters. Such an enjoyable read.
Pack Dutton: Part 2 by Megan Cain
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Pack Dutton: Part 2 is a dark, omegaverse romance.
This novel picks up right where part 1 ended. The action and drama is still intense and the heat was high. Pack Dutton’s chemistry continues to build with Hazel. I really felt her connection with each alpha and her beta. While I do feel the book was longer than necessary, I enjoyed the overall story.
This novel picks up right where part 1 ended. The action and drama is still intense and the heat was high. Pack Dutton’s chemistry continues to build with Hazel. I really felt her connection with each alpha and her beta. While I do feel the book was longer than necessary, I enjoyed the overall story.
Craving Chaos by Jill Ramsower
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Craving Chaos (Moretti Malice #1) is a forced proximity, mafia romance.
Renzo and Shae’s story was packed full of angst and action. I loved how their connection built over time as they fought to survive. Engaging storyline with interesting twists.
Kelsey Navarro Foster and Aiden Snow did an exceptional job narrating this story and portraying Shar and Renzo.
Renzo and Shae’s story was packed full of angst and action. I loved how their connection built over time as they fought to survive. Engaging storyline with interesting twists.
Kelsey Navarro Foster and Aiden Snow did an exceptional job narrating this story and portraying Shar and Renzo.
Pucking Vamps by J.F. Miev
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
Pucking Vamps is an age gap, sports romance.
The blurb sounded intriguing and I was excited to read this book, but unfortunately it fell short for me. While I enjoyed certain parts of the book, I struggled to connect with Leander & Hayden and thought their chemistry was lacking.
The blurb sounded intriguing and I was excited to read this book, but unfortunately it fell short for me. While I enjoyed certain parts of the book, I struggled to connect with Leander & Hayden and thought their chemistry was lacking.
Six Nights in Paradise by Ashley Cade
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Six Nights in Paradise is a brother’s best friend romance.
Taylor and Dalton’s story was fun and light. There was a decent connection between main characters, some drama with lots of spice. Overall, I found this book entertaining and enjoyable.
Stefanie Kay and Gideon Frost did a great job narrating Taylor and Dalton’s story.
Taylor and Dalton’s story was fun and light. There was a decent connection between main characters, some drama with lots of spice. Overall, I found this book entertaining and enjoyable.
Stefanie Kay and Gideon Frost did a great job narrating Taylor and Dalton’s story.
Hold Me Close by Siobhan Davis
medium-paced
4.0
Another emotional story! You can definitely feel the struggles that Easton and Bodhi dealt with. The strength to endure these obstacles as a family was wonderful to witness.
The narrators did another great job portraying these characters.
The narrators did another great job portraying these characters.