I enjoyed the banter between Stella and Rhys. I also I go a kick out of his cheesy Christmas song but then I love cheesy Christmas songs. But my favorite part was the small town at Christmas. Fa-La La—La Land might just be a new favorite Christmas rom com.
I received a copy of this book from the author as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
I enjoyed returning to Harvest Hollow in Hate you maybe. I loved the fall setting as well as the enemies to lovers aspect. The banter between Sayla and Dexter was on point. I’m normally not a fan of work place rom coms but this one worked and I think it because they were coworker and equal. I liked Dexter from the beginning but it took me a bit to warm up to Sayla but when I did I loved her and could easily relate to her. And I loved watching their relationship bloom.
I loved Ivy from the moment I started One more made up love song. And after Once Upon a boy band Freddie to a little bit to warm up but once I did I loved his character. I was a sucker for the banter between them. I also enjoyed the fake relationship aspect of this one because Jenny Proctor is awesome at writing them. And I have to say I thought she handled what Ivy went through before book and the after in the book was tact and grace. I feel like I’m the only person my age who never got the whole boy band fandom. But I still enjoyed this book.
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I never thought a Lainey Wilson would inspired
a book, but that's what happened with Tastes
Like Watermelon Moonshine by Audrey Colman. Raegan Carter the heroine never
thought her life would mirror a country song until it does. Raegan and her
boyfriend Austin make a choice just before he leaves for baseball that changes
both their lives as well as their walk with God. While this book is a second
chance romance it is first and foremost a story of God's love, Grace and
Redemption.
And
even though the book has teen and young adult main characters this book is a
story for everyone. I love that the author tackled a tough subject that rather
or not parents and adults want to believe teens do struggle with, and my
friends and I could have used a book like this when we were teens. I know I
could have a used a Mrs. Rosa. This one also reminds all of us that we've all
messed up a time or two and God's forgiveness and Grace will cover us if we ask
for forgiveness. Our past doesn't define us God's love does. Tastes Like Watermelon Moonshine wasn't an easy read but it is worth the
read.
I received a copy of this book from
the author as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a
positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
I read or listened to a total of 14 books
across 2,821 pages 19.62 and hours
. My average rating was 4 stars And my
total of unread 92 . DNF'd 5
1.
The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong (owned)
2. Death and
the Librarian by Victoria Gilbert
3. A Fierce
Devotion by Laura Frantzy (Kindle Unlimited, review book)
4. My Jesus
From Heartache to Hope by Anne Wilson (audio)
5. The Night
Hawks by Elly Grittiths
6. Sounds like
Home by Ashley Poston
7. Fantastic
Four Vs Galacuts by Stan Lee
8. Scarlet
Witch Vol 3: Scarlet Witch and Quicksivler
9. Rookie
Season by Katie Bailey, Leah Brunner (Kindle Unlimited, review book)
10. If all Else
Sails by Emma St Clair (Kindle Unlimited review book)
11. Scarlet
Witch Queen of Chaos by Steve Orlando
12. Fantastic
Four Vol 1: Fourever
13. Gelato at
the Villa by Robin Jones Gunn
14. The Blonde
Who Came in From the Cold by Ally Carter
Author:
Katie Bailey and Leah Brunner
Ch: 43
plus epilogue
Pg: 330
Series:
3b
Genre:
Rom com, Hockey Rom Com
Rating:
5 stars
Publisher:
indie
Grumpy
sunshine has always been one of my favorite tropes and I love it even more when
paired with hockey. Noah’s in his rookie season and is determined to not let
anything distract him. Allegra or Ally is looking to start over. After watching
Noah grow up a bit in the DC Eagles series
and
meeting Ally in the Donovan family series I new that I needed to read about
them as adults. I have to say I loved grumpy Noah. But even more so protective
Noah. And of course my heart broke for Ally. And just like both authors’
previous books I love that found family is so important in the one. The
friendship between Fisher, Noah and Penn was like the friendship between the eagle’s
teammates in the DC Eagles series.
And who
can forget Harry Styles, the third who is indeed a typical cat.
And
while this one is the first of a new series, I would recommend reading both the
DC Eagles series by Leah and Katie’s books to get both Noah’s and Ally’s
backstory as well as not be spoiled. But the book can easily be read on its
own. One of my favorite scenes happened towards the end of the book and to me
sums up Noah in a nutshell across two series.
For
those that have read Leah before this one has more language than previous books
and is indeed more fade to black than earlier books. But it’s still a good
read. I also recommend having tissues handy for some parts.
I received a copy of this book from
the author as part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a
positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
Author: Hayley Elliott
Ch: 42 plus epilogue
Pg: 368
Series: Hollywood Hills series book 1
Genre: Rom Com
Rating: 5 stars
Publisher: Indie
You and Me, For Real is the debut novel by Hayley Elliott and I loved it. I'm normally not a fan of the celebrity troupe in rom com but with this one the troupe worked. I loved Ashton from the start, I mean what's not to love about someone who wants to start an animal rescue. I wasn't a huge fan of Griffin at first but I quickly fell for him when he rescued a dog. My heart broke for Ashton after learning the past she was running from. I loved the banter between Ashton and Griffin and of course the doggie side kicks. And secondary characters are great some of which I would love to see a book about them. This debut novel is indeed a sweet closed door rom com. I can't wait to see what Hayley gives readers next.
Relasees August 14th
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I read or listened to a total of 11 books across 2,165 pages and 39.37 hours . My average rating was And my total of unread 96 . DNF'd 2
Goodbye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith
The Secret Life of a Cemetery: The Wild Nature and Enchanting Lore of Pere Lachaise by Benoit Gallot
Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws (audio)
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn (audio)
You and Me, For Real by Hayley Elliott (ebook) (review book)
A Tarnished Canvas by Anna Lee Huber (audio)
To Love A Beast by Karen Witemeyer (Kindle Unlimited) (review Book)
The Double Play by Annah Conwell (audio) (Kindle Unlimited)
The Veteran’s Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClain
Roll for Romance by Lenora Woods
Love is a War Song by Danica Nava
Author:
Grace Worthington
Genre:
Hockey Romance
Publisher/Indie:
Indie
Publication
Date: June 17
I think
Tate may be my favorite Carolina Crushers player. Apparently, I have a thing
for fictional nerdy hockey players. But I have to say that Lauren was the
character I related to the most. I could relate to her grief. I loved seeing
the other crusher players. And Perfectly Grumpy was the perfect read for this
time of year. A summer hockey rom com.
I received a copy of this book from the author as
part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All
opinions expressed are mine alone.
I read or listened to a total of 15 books across 3,023 pages and 41.62 hours . My average rating was 4.10 And my total of unread 99. DNF'd 4
Two Seconds Too Late by Dani Pettrey (review book)
So That Happened by Katie Bailey (audio)
My Next Breath: A Memoir by Jeremy Renner (audio)
Shot Through the Book by Eva Gates (ebook) (review book)
The Man who Died Twice by Richard Osman
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (reread)
The One with the Kiss Cam by Cindy Steel (audio)
Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Estrom Courage
Rockaway Bride by Pippa Grant (audio)
The Hero and the Hacktivist by Pippa Grant (kindle) (auido)
Attempted Mountain Abduction by Jessica R Patch (Review book)
Kentucky’s Packhorse Librarians by Nicki Jacobsmeyer
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (reread)
As you Ice it by Emma St. Clair (kindle unlimited)
The Love Haters by Katherine Center (owned)
Unfinished Series Update January- March
Finished 2 series
Made progress on 1 Serires
Started 1 series
Title: Attempted
Mountain Abduction
 |
Author: Jessica R
Patch
Ch: 14 plus
epilogue
Pg: 208
Series: Elite
Protectors book 1
Genre: Christian
Romantic Suspense
Rating: 4.5
stars
Publisher: Love
Inspired
Bridge Spencer
Wendy Dawson
Molly
Texas Crime Scene
Cleaners
Attempted Mountain
Abduction is the first book in the Elite Protectors series by Jessica R Patch.
I enjoyed this one more than I thought I would as, I'm not a huge fan of second
chance romances. Because I don't find them believable nor is the reason for the
break up a good one. However with the romance in this one it is a romantic
suspense with an equal balance of suspense and romance though it leans more to
the suspense the heroine Wendy had very good reason for ending
things with the hero Bridge Spencer whom readers will remember from the Texas
Crime Scene Cleaners. The suspense and Molly the little girl in the story
who is very much on the spectrum. And written well. As Autism is a
spectrum and if you know one person whose Autistic you know one person.
And the romance grew on as I read on. I will say I do prefer the author's
romantic suspense to her thrillers. I loved getting to know Bridge more and
Molly and even Wendy and I look forward to the next book in the series.
I received a copy of
this book from the author as part of a blog tour. I was not required
to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
Author: Marion De Re
Ch: 36 plus epilogue
Pg: 322
Series: New York Raptors book 1
Genre: Rom com hockey rom com
Rating: 5 stars
Publisher: indie
Aaron Miles
Marissa Martin
Not going to lie friends to more hasn’t been a favorite troupe in the past. But Aaron and Marissa changed that. And the fact that it includes hockey made it even more enjoyable. The reasons the two had for just staying friends made perfect sense and actually enhanced the story. The only thing more dramatic in a hockey romance than teammates sister is coach’s daughter. And I’m a sucker for a bookish hockey player. And after Stick to me I think also like fictional hockey defenseman. Can’t wait for the next one in this series.
Thank you, Partner, @bookedwiththeemilys @
Synopsis:
Have you ever heard of a guy who’s nice, funny, cooks like a chef, boasts a six-pack, and is the best player in the NHL?
Well, let me introduce you to Aaron Miles—aka the biggest test of my self-control.
Aaron and I have been friends since sixth grade, sharing everything from school and vacation to helping me start my business. But one thing I did on my own: falling in love with him.
It’s hopeless. He’s already rejected me once, and besides, as the coach’s daughter, I’m off-limits to everyone on the team, especially Aaron, who has a father-son relationship with my dad.
Yet, the more I try to suppress my feelings, the deeper my attraction grows. It’s hard to resist when he plans the best surprise birthdays and drops everything to be there for me. Oh, and did I mention we’re roommates? And that he loves parading around the apartment with his abs on display?
Yeah, I’m doomed.
I’m trying to get over him—trust me—but lately, there’s something in his eyes I’ve never seen before. An intense glint that mirrors the fire inside me. Surely, it means nothing, right?
It’s my heart playing tricks on me. As a romance reader, I’m prone to jumping to conclusions.
And if there’s one thing I’m sure of, it’s that the Friends to Lovers trope is the less realistic of them all.
There’s way too much at stake.
What You’ll Find:
Hockey Romance
Friends to Lovers
Roommates
Coach's daughter
Body Positivity
Secret Dating
Closed Door/Kisses Only
