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Murder Most Lovely by Deanna Wadsworth, Hank Edwards
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.5
I really liked this murder mystery romance! The mystery kept me on my toes, and the romance between Michael and Jazz made me so happy! Plenty of steam but it never feels out of place during the investigation. I’m glad I found this book, and I’ll be reading the next one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Death and Murder
Sweet as Pie by Beth Bolden
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
YES! I’m so happy that I picked up this book, I love it so much! It was the perfect balance of sweet and serious for me. Luca and Oliver made me swoon, they made me laugh, and they even made me tear up. I just couldn’t stop reading, and I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish it. Be prepared to start craving pastries and pasta while reading this book, I was hungry the whole time!
Backslide by Nicole Dykes
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
4.5
I’m so happy I finally read Backslide! I loved Nash and Adrian, and I’m very proud of them both. The book shows clearly how some people suck and are the worst, while still having love and positivity guide the plot. It’s about choosing your own family, and Nash and Adrian definitely find the best one!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Limited Edition Husband by L. Blakely
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was amazing! I love Nate and Hunter so much, their chemistry is clear from the moment they meet and all throughout the story. They had so many great swoony moments together, and I was happy I was at home the whole time listening to the book because I had the biggest grin for so many moments! And then as a bonus we had some of the other guys from the team and other books pop in here and there, I loved it!
The audiobook is performed in duet style, which added even more to the story for me. Both Teddy Hamilton and James Joseph brought the guys to life so well! I’ve said it in other reviews for Lauren Blakely books and I’ll say it again, she always has the best cast for her audiobooks, making them even more enjoyable than the story alone already is!
I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book
The audiobook is performed in duet style, which added even more to the story for me. Both Teddy Hamilton and James Joseph brought the guys to life so well! I’ve said it in other reviews for Lauren Blakely books and I’ll say it again, she always has the best cast for her audiobooks, making them even more enjoyable than the story alone already is!
I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book
End of Story by Kylie Scott
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It’s always nice when a book can surprise you. I got this book in my romance subscription and while I might not have chosen it myself, I did love it! It was fun, fast paced, and very enjoyable. The divorce certificate added an element of mystery without overtaking the road to romance. I especially liked how well Suzie and Lars communicated, even if they both might not wanted to at times. That always makes my heart happy!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Car accident
Minor: Toxic relationship
Hate to Love You by Ava Olsen
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a great, quick novella, just what I was looking for! I love Jon and Oliver, and their story was so good! I’m so happy that it never felt rushed, and they’re perfect together!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Stalking, and Fire/Fire injury
The Hunted One by Brittney Sahin
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was such a good read! I loved how big the suspense element was, without taking away from the romance. The balance was just right. I also loved the moments it was clear how Griffin was struggling, the tension with Savanna was obvious from the moment they meet, but his reasoning to stay away made so much sense until it didn’t. Definitely going to continue this series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Murder
Foolish Puckboy by Eden Finley, Saxon James
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I was very excited to read Aleks’s story, and I’m so happy now! He and Gabe are great together, and I loved exploring their relationship. The communication was great, even if it did take some time at moments before they got there. It’s always fun to have other guys from the Collective show up, and Gabe fits right in there with the other partners!
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
Shameless Puckboy by Eden Finley, Saxon James
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a fun read in the Puckboys series. I liked Oskar and Lane, but I also missed a real connection between them for a long time. Not my fave in the series but still very enjoyable!
Life on Pause by Erin McLellan
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Great, quick read! The relationship between Niles and Rusty felt so real, with their insecurities and bagage every step made sense, even the not so fun ones. Loved it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Medical content
Minor: Death, Homophobia, and Death of parent