Tag: book review

Is She Really Going Out With Him

Funny, warm, and filled with the stickiness of life in the thick of child-rearing, Is She Really Going Out with Him perfectly captures life in your mid-30s.  Anna Appleby isn’t really sure how to approach dating, so when her children start suggesting options, she decides to run with it. Their selections are hilarious, and the […]

The Co-op by Tara DeWitt

Thank you to NetGalley and SMP Romance for the advanced electronic copy.  A second chance with a slow burn, witty banter, and two now-adults who strive not to repeat the non-communication issues they had before, The Co-op brings a fresh twist on the marriage of convenience with its living in a renovation (no walls!) forced […]

Demon Copperhead by Barabara Kissolver

A beautifully tragic story about the ugliest parts of humanity, Demon Copperfield follows Damon Fields, who is dealt crap cards from the start, from a young boy into manhood as he faces impossible circumstances. As a reader, I was hopelessly optimistic that every opportunity would be where he “overcomes it all,” yet that is not […]

Love and Other Conspiracies

Really Loved this book Contemporary Romance, mild open door Published 2024 by Berkely Romance Narration: 𝙰𝚕𝚎𝚡 𝙵𝚒𝚗𝚔𝚎 Funny yet tender, banter-filled yet serious, 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 is a feel-good rom-com that will have you laughing one moment and googling famous bigfoot sightings the next.  Marlowe crafted Hallie Barrette and Hayden Hargrove with a soft […]

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

Really loved this book! Published 2023 by Simon & Schuster Soundtrack: Glory and Gore – Lorde Enthralling, well crafted, and with sizzling chemistry, a girl who can wield a dagger and a prince who has been raised to hunt her down, Powerless was a delightful reminder of how satisfying YA fantasy can be to read.  […]

Best Hex Ever

LOVED this book Published 2024 by Dell Soundtrack: You’ve Got The Love – Florence + the Machine Thank you, Net Galley and Dell, for this free advanced copy!  If you’re looking for a book that screams autumn with comfy cafe vibes, witchy  Samhain moments, and recurrent run-ins escalating into delectable spicy scenes with plenty of […]

Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman – London

LOVED this book! Paranormal Romance – fade to black Published 2024 by The Dial Press Soundtrack: Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo Thank you, NetGalley and The Dial Press for the free book. My candid review is below:  Tess is on the run from her life. She left her PhD program following a (see CW) traumatic event. […]

The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling

Really liked this book Narration: 𝚂𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚘𝚗 𝙼𝚌𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚞𝚜 Published 2023 by Avon and Harper Audio Soundtrack: Georgia by Vance Joy Fun, flirty, and based in a factitious magical Georgia town,  𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 follows Llewellyn “Wells” Penhallow and Gwynnevere Jones first as rivals, then partners as they explore a mysterious force dampening Gwen’s magic. Much in […]

Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood

Really Loved Narration: 𝙺𝚎𝚕𝚜𝚎𝚢 𝙽𝚊𝚟𝚊𝚛𝚛𝚘 𝙵𝚘𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛 Published 2024 by Spotify Book soundtrack: Beautiful Things by Benson Boone It is no secret that I love Ali Hazelwood. She creates STEM career women, swoony men, and complex dynamics that feel real, deep, and true to the messiness of real life. I find great comfort in knowing her […]

The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce

OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK!!! Audiobook narrated by Kyla Garcia Published 2024 by Berkley Romance Soundtrack: Smash into You by Beyoncé Tender, passionate, fun, and full of pinning, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘹 𝘝𝘰𝘸𝘴 is a beautiful take on second chances, found family, and reckoning with your flaws. I teared up so many times reading this book— both the […]