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🍩 A lottery ticket + donuts = love in this sweet and steamy fake-dating romance from Denise Williams, who is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors!

Sybil and Kieran’s instant connection had me hooked from their very first late-night donut shop encounter. Sybil’s charm and struggle to find her footing in life paired perfectly with Kieran’s quiet strength and dedication to his family bakery. The fake dating trope was executed so well here—it’s always a favorite of mine, but this one felt especially fresh and heartwarming.

I loved how both characters brought out the best in each other, with their chemistry leaping off the page. Denise Williams gave them so much depth and vibrancy that I found myself rooting for their happy ending from start to finish. The story was fun, romantic, and oh-so-satisfying, like the perfect donut.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! Denise Williams has once again delivered another fun and charming contemporary romance that is sure to leave readers smiling. 🍩✨

Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early copy of A Tempest of Desire by Lorraine Heath! I couldn’t be more excited to dive into this one because, let me tell you, Lorraine Heath has solidified her spot as one of my all-time favorite historical romance authors. Why? Because she delivers completely bonkers romances grounded in rich historical accuracy—and I’m obsessed.

This book? Oh, it’s a wild one. It centers around a female hobbyist aeronaut (yes, you read that right) who crash lands on a not-so-deserted island. Who does she find there? An Earl recovering from a devastating railway accident. Like, y’all. Would that have been your first idea for a historical romance plot? Because same.

Instead of waltzing through ballrooms during the height of the London Season, we get to watch these characters navigate isolation, confront their traumas, and heal each other’s souls. It’s such a refreshing twist in the historical romance genre—a unique blend of the obscure and the absurd that I can’t get enough of.

This one is for all my fellow bonkers-loving romance readers out there. If you’re into historicals with an imaginative twist, A Tempest of Desire is an absolute must-read. Lorraine Heath, you’ve done it again. 💕

The story felt and everything happened felt like it was just shock value. Build up was lacking. Story was overall dull.