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Three Hearts Hideaway by Luna Day
Did not finish book. Stopped at 83%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 83%.
I set it aside to read something else and honestly, I just don’t care enough about the characters. The chemistry seemed to be lacking,
Eleven Eleven by Micalea Smeltzer
I also loved the “older” FMC without all the “my bones hurt” comments that seem common when trying to demonstrate the “age” of the older woman.
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was such a good book! You get plenty of feels, some humor, and always lots of character growth. This is where Micalea shines in my opinion. The things her characters learn about themselves as they go through life making mistakes and even sometimes having regrets, reminds me that we're all just out here doing our best, and we will bounce back.
Micalea is a master at the age-gap romance! I loved the angst and especially the callout of the double standard that makes it totally ok for an older man to date a younger woman but reminds us that society judges women when it’s reversed. Even the “reverse age gap” trope calls this out as the “norm.”
Micalea is a master at the age-gap romance! I loved the angst and especially the callout of the double standard that makes it totally ok for an older man to date a younger woman but reminds us that society judges women when it’s reversed. Even the “reverse age gap” trope calls this out as the “norm.”
I also loved the “older” FMC without all the “my bones hurt” comments that seem common when trying to demonstrate the “age” of the older woman.
Deceptive Truce by Heather Long
4.5
Wow, ok... so I feel like a lot happened in this book, but also, GIMME MORE! Things are progressing with Ezra but I miss Pretty Boy. I'm just waiting for Adam to get with the program here... insert eyeroll at his stubborn broody behavior (every group needs one I guess, right?). And Bodhi is definitely intriguing... I need to find out more about him soon!!
Loving this series and I've become a fan! Definitely need to go back and read through the backlist ASAP!!
Loving this series and I've become a fan! Definitely need to go back and read through the backlist ASAP!!
Hockey With Benefits by Tijan
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was my first book by Tijan, so I didn't know what to expect. Obvs a college hockey romance... but what I got was so much more. This was a very emotional read, and I don't tend to be overly emotional (Black Hearts Club, amiright?). But something about the intensity of this one... I almost cried at one point, and it's not often I can say that. (Listen, I said almost, I'm still in good standing in the BHC.) The hockey was minimal in terms of actual game play and what not, but we did see a lot of the hockey house and some of Cruz's teammates.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Suicide attempt
Shamelessly Loyal by Heather Long
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a great introduction to a new series that I will definitely be reading. I haven't read the 82nd Street Vandals yet, but I'm now curious and it's been added to my TBR. Because I was completely new, I did feel a little bit confused at some points, knowing that I would have a clearer picture if I'd read the other series first. But at the same time, it wasn't enough to make me not enjoy this novella or the characters at all. I'm very intrigued and will probably just continue this series and go back to the other once I've caught up.
Venery by C.M. Stunich
adventurous
emotional
funny
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 was a fantastic ending to the series. It was also almost the combined length of the first two books, so it was thicc!! But I'm not complaining... gimme more! As for the harem, the slow-build was frustrating but paid off in the end. I adore the little family they've created and would read many more epilogues. I hope they will all return in another series - I'd love to see Kayla's story play out, because I'm definitely going to miss Jungryuk!
Seminal by C.M. Stunich
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Omg, I loved this one even more than the first!! This is definitely a “fast burn, slow build” why choose, in that this book is primarily focused on Eve and Rurik, with Abraxas being very much a minimally supporting character for the majority of the book. That said, I loved watching Eve fall in love with Rurik, and realize that she did. And I’m soooo looking forward to more of the sexy space-cowboy cop, Officer Hyt in the third book!!
Nobody's Darlin' by Sarah Blue
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
I think this is now my fave from Sarah Blue. I love the “sweet” omegaverse with a touch of darker MC club themes. These men are truly “only sweet to her” types, and there’s no shortage of illegal and morally-gray happenings. But that’s what makes it that much better. And the moments we get with her men are just… ugh, the sweetest, I love them all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Minor: Domestic abuse