romancewithem's reviews
545 reviews

I really enjoyed this story!

- dad's best friend
- age gap
- previous one night stand (2 years ago)
- bull rider x doctor 
- LGBT / MM romance
- small town

I loved the tension building up on when they were finally going to make a move and get together

I love a book with sneaking around and trying to keep a relationship secret and this was so good, I love how some people found out / suddenly came out that they knew the whole time, it was so fun. The way the Dad/Best Friend found out was really good too, I wasn't sure how he was going to find out but I thought it was so good

I'm really loving this small town series and think this is my 2nd fave book so far

From the little sneak peak and hints in this book I'm really looking forward to the next one

Thank you to The Author Agency for the ARC - all opinions are my own

I really struggled with this book, and it's definitely a me thing  idk why but I just wasn't connecting with the story and took until maybe 60/70% to get invested in it

I love Jessica's writing and am a sucker for second chance romances so I was so excited to read this but something with it wasn't working, not sure if it's the slow burn or I just wasn't in the right reading mood when I started (also seeing everyone online saying how much they loved it when I was struggling definitely put me off picking it up cos i wasn't getting the same vibe)

I'm definitely going to give it another shot at some point

- second chance
- it's always been you
- working together to stop their best friends wedding from being a disaster
- forced proximity 

Thank you to Penguin Random House UK and NetGalley for the arc - all opinions are my own

This was such a fun read, I literally flew through it (especially from about 20% onwards which I pretty much read in one sitting)

I really loved the main characters and all the friendships that were formed over the show, it made it such an enjoyable read

Imo there was the perfect mix of drama but also just everyone chilling out around the villa 

I really enjoyed the build up to Cas and Ada getting together, I knew it was coming and couldnt wait for them to get together but I loved seeing all the small moments of them becoming friends initially to then flirting and always being there for each other to finally kissing

My only wish was to see a bit more of the reunion after the 3rd act drama but apart from that I really really enjoyed this book and its the perfect sapphic summer read

- sapphic romance (both bisexual)
- reality TV show setting
- 3rd person, single pov

I will devour anything narrated by these two, they're both so good and I love that this is a duet narration 

I love a grumpy MMC who isn't that grumpy for the people he loves

I really enjoyed the whole surrogacy, forced proximity plot line, the tension building between the two characters, especially at the start when trying to get pregnant was so good

I really liked the whole family and can't wait to read more of the stories in this series 

- pregnancy/surrogate
- forced proximity 
- grumpy MMC
- FMC who rescues animals 
- duet narration 
- dual pov, 1st person 

I went into this completely blind (apart from knowing it was poly) and I had a great time with it 

I loved seeing the different relationships grow over time individually and then come together at the end

- 3rd person, single pov
- poly relationship (F x F x NB)
- mixologist x lawyer X artist
- snowed in together 
- previously established relationship 

Overall I enjoyed this book, I liked the adventure we went on with the main character 

The writing style of this book wasnt my favourite and it took me a little while to get into it

I liked the camping adventure and the growth that we saw from the FMC and also liked all the different camp mates and the different personalities that they had and brought to the story

At times I didn’t understand some of the decisions that the FMC made, such as shutting everyone out and pretending not to know the MMC - I just found it a bit odd

- backpacking adventure
- brothers best friend
- single pov, 1st person

Overall I enjoyed this book, I love a grumpy cowboy/ranch owner who isn't actually that grumpy at all

I enjoyed how supportive they were of each other and how trusting they were, even with their shitty exes 

I really enjoyed their ice cream and movie nights and how much Wade looked after Ivy when she was injured 

Like with the first book in this series, once the spice hits it overtakes the plot and I just wish there was more of a balance between the two, as the plot is so strong and enjoyable in the first half but it kinda just fades away in the second half

- grumpy cowboy X horse trainer
- boss x employee 
- small town / ranch setting
- accidental pregnancy 
- forced proximity 

Thank you to Penguin and NetGalley for the ARC

Overall I think this was a good read, I just didn't love it

I enjoyed the growth we went on with the FMC and how she stood up for what she wanted and stopped trying to please everyone by the end of the book

I normally love fake dating but I wasn't a huge fan of in this book, just because it didn't feel like they were dating at all

I got annoyed at the miscommunication between the main characters, you could tell the MMC really liked the FMC, however he wasn't saying it and although it lead to a great plot line, it didn't make a great romance

- fake dating 
- political spotlight

I really enjoyed this book and had a great time reading it 

- brothers best friend 
- ex-hockey player turned part time cowboy
- sneaking around
- gosspiy small town setting
- just one nig to get it out our systems

I really enjoyed the story we went on with the two main characters, of them trusting each other despite their fears and falling in love.

I felt like the second half way a lot more spice than plot and I just wished for a little more plot

I really liked all the side characters and can't wait to read their own stories 

If you loved the Chestnut Springs series, Rebel Blue Ranch series and the gossipy small towns of Rome (When In Rome series) and Inglewild (Lovelight series) you'll love this book

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin / Cornerstone for the ARC - all opinions are my own

I really enjoyed this book, I liked how it focused more on friendship and platonic love than romantic love (there is still romance which I really loved) as its told from the povs of the two female main characters, i loved seeing them reconnecting and learning to trust each other again

I really enjoyed the found family vibes and all the characters in this are so fun and unique

This book definitely takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions of will they wont they save the camp (no spoilers but the ending is so good)

- summer camp setting
- second chance friendships
- camp crushes to lovers
- dual pov, first person