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The Heartbreaker by Marni Mann

hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

Between Never and Forever by Brit Benson

dark emotional hopeful reflective 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

OMG how have I not picked up a book by Brit Benson before this?! I am a sucker for all the tropes and this book did not disappoint one bit! 

 

I loved Savannah so much. She had so much growth in the book. Despite having a rough upbringing she strived for a better future and found everything she was needing in her music. 

I loved how much Levi cherished his friendship with Savannah and how his love and feelings for her never changed no matter how much time passed. 

He was such a great friend to her during her rough childhood and then seeing him be a dad was so heart warming 🖤 

Can’t forget to mention how cute “Boss” was and her word of the day!!! 

 

This is the first book in The Hometown Heartless Series and I seriously can’t wait to read Torren’s story next! 

Bridesmaid Undercover by Meghan Quinn

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

The Truth Never Spoken by Ambar Cordova

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Leather & Lark by Brynne Weaver

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense 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

The Waiter at Table 6 by Nikki Castle

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring fast-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

Nikki is honestly one of my favorites authors and I love her writing so much! 

 

This was such a great spicy summer novella and a definite must-read! 

I received an ARC and I absolutely devoured this from the moment it hit my kindle. 

 

Ryder and Vanessa’s story is super cute and fun filled with plenty of sweet and spice! 

I loved that even though it was an age-gap Ryder was super mature and the age difference really didn’t matter too much to Vanessa. 

 

I enjoyed how much he encouraged and supported her in everything she did and how no matter how many times she pushed back on having a relationship he always respected her boundaries. 

Your Play to Call by Rachel LaBerge

hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was excited to receive this ARC since this is the first book I’ve read by Rachel.
This book was great and gave me all the Taylor and Travis vibes as NFL player x Popstar romance.

I really like Tripp and Willow so so much. I love how much of a fan Tripp was for Willow before he even met her. All the small gestures he did for her her from when they first started spending time together.

I loved their love story, it felt so genuine and sweet.
Can’t forget to mention Tripp’s mom who was the absolute best <3

One of my favorite things from the book is how much attention it gave to male mental health awareness which is really important and goes unnoticed a lot of the time.

Play Along by Liz Tomforde

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

Liz you have done it again, this book was absolute perfection!!! By far my absolute favorite book in the Windy City series. Can’t believe I’m saying this but I think Isaiah has taken over Ryan’s spot as my #1 💜 

 

Isaiah was the absolute best! Super sweet and caring and I absolutely LOVE how supportive and proud he always was with Kennedy. 

 

It was amazing to see how “cold” yet strong and independent Kennedy became so comfortable with her hubby and it was beautiful to watch them truly fall in love with each other. Amazing the was Isaiah was exactly what she needed. 

 

I can write about this book forever but I need everyone to pick this one up and experience perfection! 

 

I’ve been waiting for Rio’s book since day one but we can’t ignore the fact that Daddy Monty is 🥵🔥 

Wild Love by Elsie Silver

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

If Elsie writes, I am for sure going to read it! 

I’ve been obsessed with Elsie’s writing since the Chestnut Springs series and this one was just as great!!! 

 

Hot single dad, billionaire boss & cowboy romance?! Count me in! 

 

From the beginning this book has me hooked. The banter and back and fourth between them was so funny and it totally made me swoon at how sweet Ford was to Rosie. 

 

Rosie was such a sweet, fun and caring FMC and I loved how she never backed down not to mention how she always gave Ford Grant Junior shit 😂🤣 

 

Can’t wait to see where this series take us, I’m sure it will be a Wild Ride🩷 

If You Give a Billionaire a Bride by Ann Einerson

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0