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Puck Shy by Kayla Grosse

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

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adventurous funny sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

It reminded me of You Got Mail,
even with the business in danger and the letters, the non date date
. I like when authors borrow ideas from other works, but not when it's almost identical in a plot set in a different universe and just call it a day. It had its moments of brilliant writing. I wasn't sure what to expect I enjoyed it enough. Not picking the rest in the series, but this is well written, just not my thing.
Full Body Workout by Elsie Louis

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Stolen Innocence: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs by Elissa Wall, Lisa Pulitzer

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challenging dark emotional informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Everything I Dreamed: A Small Town Brother's Best Friend Romance by Evey Lyon

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emotional lighthearted 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

5.0

This brother's best friend, slow burn, forced proximity, and one bed story is sizzling from the get go.  
The banter and wit between the two gives this story a humourous spin. Neither could guess that one night together wouldn't be enough.
This author crafts a story of longing and love when two long time friends decide to set their reservations aside and act on impulse. This is a very easy and enjoyable read. One of the very few reads without a third act breakup. I appreciate that.
Claimed by Sass Green

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adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Claimed by Sass Green is a short age gap novella. He first noticed her, but when he found out she was younger and inexperienced, he tried to back out. Until a perceived rival showed interest, Alexander decided he was not going to have any of that. Pixie ends up being swept by his allure and the rest is history. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I found the characters well written and it had enough content to satisfy for such a short read. It kept me entertained for a couple of hours. I would read this author again. The spice was well written.
A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera

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adventurous emotional inspiring 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

Aurora and Apollo's story is one that is now, unfortunately, very relevant. Aurora is one of the few women physicians who performs clandestine care and procedures. Apollo is a newly member of the peerage who's trying to find his place in the world. Sparks fly when they meet and they start to recognize that the idea they had of each other is not all that appears. This book made me emotional because of the current state of women's rights to their own body. The romance although spicy, is secondary to her work and his wish to keep her safe. 
Adriana gave her characters the perfect humanity to make them relatable. It was a fitting end to the series.
Benedict Cumberbatch Reads Sherlock Holmes' Rediscovered Railway Stories: Four Original Short Stories by John Taylor

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

In a Rush by Kate Canterbary

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emotional funny relaxing slow-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

5.0

She's a teacher who happens to be a people pleaser. He is a football player who is besotted with his childhood best friend. 
Some passages were so emotionally packed that I was a soggy mess. The way they eased into spice mode gave me a fluttery feeling in my stomach. Overall this is a well written story where the sport portion of the romance plays a very small role. The last episode was brilliant.
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Body Contact by Cathryn Fox

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adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0