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Bourbon & Lies 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
4.0
This book offers up a solid romantic suspense story. I liked Laney and Grant. I love how Grant was pissed at himself for being interested in her from the jump. I wish that the plot points surrounding Laney’s backstory were brought up sooner, even if just to the reader. It made the last 15% of the book or so feel a little rushed. Aside from that I liked that this book offered up a story of both characters saving themselves, moving on from their traumas, and building a new life with the one they love. This book also delivers up some spicy af scenes you might be feeling parched after. Honorable mention to the scenes with the brothers and Griz, they are a sweet family. I recommend this for fans of romantic suspense or an element of mystery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Alcohol
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Gun violence and Infidelity
Cross the Line by Simone Soltani
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? No
4.0
Nothing like reading an F1 romance to get your fix during the summer break. I enjoyed this book, a childhood crush to lovers is always a good time. Throw in sports and the workplace and now you’re talking. I liked Dev and Willow (separately and for each other). They understood what the other needed. Dev was particularly great at having Willow’s back without making her feel like she had to be wrapped in bubble wrap. One thing that I found frustrating was the overhyped brother’s best friend of it all. I don't mind the trope but I don’t love when the brother is so overbearing. Honorable mention to Mark and Chava who were funny and supportive! Overall this was a solid debut novel that fans of F1 will enjoy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Racism, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Infidelity
Playbook by Rebecca Jenshak
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
4.0
This book is a fun and quick read. I liked Brogan and London. I wish we got to see Brogan open up sooner even if it was just through his conversations with Archer. It felt like we didn’t get to know him as much because he was keeping it surface level. I also wish we got a few more scenes with the brothers even if just through the group chat. I liked how quickly London fit in with Brogan and the team and that everyone was supportive of their relationship. I also appreciated that they were honest about their feelings and avoided miscommunication. I recommend this for fans of faking dating and football.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer
Walkoff Wedding by Maren Moore
emotional
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? No
4.0
What a fun Cinderella story! I enjoyed this book it was a good time. I really liked Grant he was sweet and thoughtful. He was all in on Addie and made sure he showed up and showed out for her. Addie starts off sweet and shy so it was fun seeing her come into her own. For a marriage of convenience was pretty low angst, great for fans of no third act breakup. I have to say I wish there was more baseball in the book, it was the offseason so Grant being on the team didn’t add much to the plot. This book is perfect for fans of Another Cinderella Story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
emotional
medium-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
5.0
Dear god someone get me a tissue! This book was like a punch right in my feelings in the best way possible. I cried every night I picked up and read this book. I related to Georgia in so many ways, particularly how she worried about not fitting in with her friends, of being concerned they’re moving on without you and are too busy for you. This book allows us to see Georgia go through this beautiful journey of healing and finding her way back to Eli. I loved seeing them fall back into sync with each other. They clearly saw and understood each other in ways no one else would. Adding in a cursed wedding full of hijinks just added to the second chance magic. You immediately are rooting for them as individuals and together. This book is perfect for fans of Emily Henry.
Bonus Taylor Swift playlist for this book based on vibes:
Mirrorball
loml
You’re Losing Me
Say Don’t Go
Labyrinth
Paper Rings (iykyk)
Bonus Taylor Swift playlist for this book based on vibes:
Mirrorball
loml
You’re Losing Me
Say Don’t Go
Labyrinth
Paper Rings (iykyk)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Abandonment
Moderate: Grief and Pregnancy
Business Casual by B.K. Borison
emotional
funny
medium-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
5.0
Wow this book was perfection! Not only could I not put it down, it had me laughing, swooning, and crying. Easily has taken the top seed for book/couple in the series. I absolutely love Charlie and Nova- as individuals and together! Charlie and Nova are exactly what the other person needed. Charlie just wants what the people he loves needs/wants, that he needs to deserve his place. His journey on realizing he is worthy and loved just as he is moving. Nova has bubble wrapped her heart and is slowly learning how to let people in again. Charlie slowly but surely worms his way into her life and her heart. I found their story to be so beautiful and both characters to be relatable. Honestly this book is for the mirrorball girlies. Also, it must be said- this is BK’s horniest book by far. This book may be emotional but it is also hot. I cannot go on enough about how excellent this book is, everyone needs to go read it immediately!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Pregnancy and Abandonment
Just My Luck by Lena Hendrix
emotional
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
5.0
Abel King is the perfect protective teddy bear with a grumpy exterior. Abel is so hard on himself but he wants the world for those he cares about. He just lights up as his relationship with Sloane and the twins develops. He immediately falls into his husband and father roles like that missing puzzle piece. Sloane is so strong and despite her past is so open to love and what her new life can offer. These two are perfectly matched, they just see and understand each other in a way no one else has. They quickly find themselves being vulnerable with each other. Honorable mention to the sweetest scenes between Abel and the twins! I recommend this for fans of a protective MMC with a past or the marriage of convenience trope. This book was excellent and I could not put it down!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Car accident
Minor: Domestic abuse, Violence, Stalking, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Mad Love by Willow Aster
emotional
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
4.5
I am such a sucker for a good single dad romance (bonus points for cute kids) and this book delivered. The plot setup is a little unconventional compared to others but I think it was well written. I really liked Weston. He desperately wants to be a good dad from the jump. He is kind and observant. He immediately ensures that Caleb is what is most important, including co-parenting. I enjoyed seeing Weston and Sadie’s relationship evolve. Sadie has to heal from her grief and reconcile her thoughts and feelings about her sister. I think the pacing of this book allowed the necessary time for her to work through this. I do wish this book had a little more angst and tension. Despite that I couldn’t put the book down. I recommend this for the single dad and sports romance girlies!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Minor: Car accident
Play Along by Liz Tomforde
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
Isaiah Rhodes!!! What a babe! I truly cannot get over how swoony this man is. He is unbelievably observant, caring, thoughtful, and sweet. Isaiah deeply cares about his family and friends. He plays himself out to be this carefree good time guy but he has a lot of depth. He absolutely has it down bad crying in the gym for Kennedy. I loved Kennedy right there with him. She’s been through a lot, never having a person in her corner or building her up. It was beautiful seeing her gain confidence and come into her own with Isaiah’s support. As their relationship grows and evolves they both find ways to support the other. I loved seeing that shift of playing along to the real deal for Kennedy (because let’s be real Isaiah was never playing). This is a top tier Vegas wedding romance and a perfect summer read. As excited I am for Rio’s story, this book has me feral for a Monty x Reese romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexism
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity and Pregnancy
Just Getting Started by Scott Simon, Tony Bennett
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
This book is a unique take on a memoir, each chapter highlights an influential person or place in Tony’s life rather than a chronological outline of his life. Some of the chapters felt more like mini biographies or the person without much detail on their connection and relationship. I wish there was more of that for each individual featured. Despite that this book is a quick and interesting read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Racism, Violence, Grief, and War
Minor: Infidelity