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Only With Me by Brooke Montgomery
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Waylon is such a sweet and protective soul. I loved how much he looked out for his twin Wilder. He was so supportive of Harlow, always letting her set the tone and the pace and never making her feel embarrassed for her questions or inexperience. I enjoyed seeing their friendship develop and then grow into something more. Waylon and Harlow understood each other in an easy way. Even with their age gap and her being his ex’s sister, this book is low drama which did surprise me. I recommend this book for fans of a teaching trope moment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness, Mental illness, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use
From Air by Jewel E. Ann
emotional
funny
mysterious
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 book was excellent. It offers one of those stories that is so compelling you keep turning the pages and at the end are left just saying wow. This book delivered on all fronts- banter, chemistry, angst, tension, drama! The secondary plot is a real jaw dropper. I actually gasped while reading. I loved Calvin and Jamie. They book have had some tragedies and found different ways to cope. Despite Calvin’s metaphorical fortress he built, him and Jamie just clicked. Their banter early on was fabulous and often had me smiling and giggling while reading. It was beautiful seeing Calvin slowly become more vulnerable and open himself up to her and the possibilities. Jamie is sunny and persistent. She brought out this other side Calvin didn’t know he had. Honorable mention to the friends because they really supported both Calvin and Jamie as individuals and as a couple. This book is perfect for fans of romance with a side of drama.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Vomit, Suicide attempt, and War
The One I Didn't See Coming by Piper Rayne
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this book, it was fun and so quick to get through. Emmett is a misunderstood carefree jokester. He just wasn’t seen by his family and I felt for him. In comes Briar who is trying to find her way back home after a heartbreak. This is the perfect setup for a roommates moment between Briar and her high school crush. I loved seeing their dynamic shift from adversaries to friends to more. Emmett was so kind and supportive, really being vocal and clear about how he felt. Once Briar let her guard down the just clicked. I will say Gillian and Ben were so over the top with their protective nonsense. Despite that I couldn’t put this book down.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Bourbon & Secrets by Victoria Wilder
emotional
mysterious
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
3.75
I found this book to be a slow start. It took awhile for the story to get going. I felt that the timeline could’ve been sped up and that the book could’ve been shorter. I liked Lincoln and Faye as a couple. Once they gave into the attraction they just fell into place. I loved Lark and Lily and Griz they offered up great moments of levity during this heavy story. While I am curious to see where the plot lines go in book 3, I am more excited to see what goes down between Ace and Hadley.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity
Marriage & Masti by Nisha Sharma
emotional
funny
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
4.5
Nisha’s books always offer up a great romance with a side of drama and antics that I just love. While this book features the Aunties less, I really enjoyed this story. Deepak and Veera are meant for each other, they just cluck. They have a beautiful friendship that was based in love (even if they didn’t know it yet!). I am a sucker for a fake marriage that was never fake and this book delivers exactly that. Honorable mention to Deepak’s parents who were the absolute sweetest. If you’ve liked this series so far, you will enjoy how it ends. I recommend this for fans of a friends to lover/marriage of convenience moment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Grief and Classism
Unsteady by Peyton Corinne
emotional
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
4.25
Looking for a swoony and emotional hockey romance? You are in the right place! I really enjoyed this book. You could really connect with the characters- feel their tension, anxiety, etc. I appreciated that both Sadie and Rhys had been through a lot and were finding their way back to themself in a way. They were both supportive in different ways. I loved how vocal and steadfast Rhys was in his love for Sadie. He was exactly what and who she needed. I did find the pacing to be slow at times, where the story kind of dragged. Unlike other hockey books you didn’t feel that found family among the team but you did get to see Sadie, her brothers, Rhys, and his parents become this cute little new family. I would recommend this for fans of single guardian or hockey romances especially if you want an emotional romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Body shaming, Miscarriage, and Car accident
A Partridge and a Pregnancy by Willa Nash, Devney Perry
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If you love a second chance romance filled with tension, pining, and a baby on the way then this novella is for you. This was my favorite of the 3 Holiday brothers stories. I found this story to be the most fleshed out and with the best character development. I found myself aching for Tobias and Eva. There was so much love (and some heartache) between the two of them. The added conflict of a baby on the way and long distance to boot was the perfect conditions to drive this couple to open up and be vulnerable with each other again. While this felt the least festive of the 3, I enjoyed this one a lot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Vomit, Medical content, and Abandonment
Three Bells, Two Bows and One Brother's Best Friend by Willa Nash, Devney Perry
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
There isn’t much tension between Stella and Heath because things kick off pretty quickly between them. I love that they were both so ready to dive right in. Guy is particularly annoying though which did detract from the fun of a brother’s best friend moment. This short novella will keep you engage the entire way through.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Rape and Pregnancy
The Naughty, The Nice and The Nanny by Willa Nash, Devney Perry
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Nothing says happy holidays like a seasonal single dad x nanny novella. I enjoyed this story, it was engaging. I did find that Violet’s character was a bit of a plot device rather than a character herself. I wanted us to be shown her relationship with Maddox and Natalie rather than being told. I liked that Natalie and Maddox had a history because it kept the instalove vibes in check. I recommend this for anyone looking for a quick short festive story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity and Pregnancy
A Risk Worth Taking by Jessica Joyce
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
What a fun and festive novella! I am a sucker for a snowed in together trope and this does it perfectly. No shame in a little weather extending a one stand to a weekend long live fest. I loved the banter between Claire and Connor. They had great chemistry from the first scene. I recommend this for anyone looking for a fun and spicy winters novella.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol