Bitter and sweet and bittersweet. This book was emotional and harrowing in parts and I didn't want to put it down. I thought the story was well writteBitter and sweet and bittersweet. This book was emotional and harrowing in parts and I didn't want to put it down. I thought the story was well written, suspenseful and thought provoking. I think the plot twists were done well and I I was surprised by the ending. Overall I really enjoyed this one.
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Don't let this sweet little cover fool you, this book was so steamy it will have you fanning yourself while reading. I just loved Wade's grumpy vibe aDon't let this sweet little cover fool you, this book was so steamy it will have you fanning yourself while reading. I just loved Wade's grumpy vibe and his dirty talk, geeeez louise I was swooning. Wade and Ivy are the definition of the perfect couple and I am so happy for them. May every woman find a grump like Wade to make her melt and satisfy her in all ways possible.
As the blurb states: "She’s chaos and he’s control, but it doesn’t take long for the levee to break and their passion to ignite." and ignite it did. I am immediately adding this authors works to my current and future TBR.
Aside from the spicy scenes I also really liked each character and their backstory and I think this book couple is realistic and relatable.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Dell for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 12/31/24...more
I could not stop listening to this audiobook once I started it because I just had to know what was going to happen. While I did suspect one person of I could not stop listening to this audiobook once I started it because I just had to know what was going to happen. While I did suspect one person of being behind Lauren's disappearance, I was thrown for a loop and was still surprised by the ending. Plenty of twists and turns without getting too convoluted to follow along. This one is pretty fast paced and will have you flipping the pages or listening until you can't anymore. As a parent, this book may make you ponder what you would do if your child was being held hostage with some outrageous demands. I was on the edge of my seat.
The only thing I wish would have been different was the daughter's POV. I wish we would have gotten more from that angle but I understand the author's decision based on the events in the book.
The audiobook narrator Eilidh Beaton has a wonderful narration tone and pace.
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for access to the ALC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 1/2/25...more
First time reader of SE Lynes and I will say this book was a fast paced, thrilling, mysterious read. There were a lot of twists and turns and I was trFirst time reader of SE Lynes and I will say this book was a fast paced, thrilling, mysterious read. There were a lot of twists and turns and I was trying to figure this one out right until the end. I thought some of it was a bit coincidental and slightly over the top but this was a good read and I'll definitely check out other works by this author.
The audio narration done by Tamsin Kennard was superb. I loved the voices, the accents and the pace.
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for access to the ALC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 1/6/25...more
I really enjoyed this fun, heartwarming book by Victoria. The main characters Margot and Forrest are wonderfully written and I liked their character aI really enjoyed this fun, heartwarming book by Victoria. The main characters Margot and Forrest are wonderfully written and I liked their character arc's. I felt bad for Margot in the beginning after being cancelled and I wasn't sure how she was going to come back from that, but I think it's done well and I love that Forrest was right there with her the whole time. Also, the fact that Forrest downloaded and read her books on his kindle was the cutest thing I've ever heard. The chemistry between these two was palpable.
Great read from a debut author and I'm looking forward to reading more of their work!
Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 4/1/25...more
This book is a great ending to a sad, heartbreaking story and I felt so bad for Emery and Eve. The psychological aspect of this book threw me for a loThis book is a great ending to a sad, heartbreaking story and I felt so bad for Emery and Eve. The psychological aspect of this book threw me for a loop and I cannot even imagine having to deal with something like that. I am glad they were able to work through everything and got their happily ever after of sorts.
I did feel like this book was a bit slower than the first, but it definitely ramps up as the book goes on and you will not want to put it down.
Thank you to the author for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 1/17/25...more
This is an atmospheric, folktale story that is full of mystery and melancholy. The pace of the story is a bit slow but if you are in the mood for a slThis is an atmospheric, folktale story that is full of mystery and melancholy. The pace of the story is a bit slow but if you are in the mood for a slower book, this one will be perfect. I have always been interested in mermaids and I love the lore behind them so this was a fun, interesting read. Haunting, mysterious, sorrowful and hopeful.
I am happy that I listened to the audio version of this book because the narrator, Barrie Kreinik does a wonderful job of narrating. I do wish this one had multiple narrators so that we could have had more than one voice, but still, job well done.
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for access to the ALC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 4/1/25...more
I'm glad I stuck with this until the end because I did end up liking the twists and turns but man the first 3/4 of this book was a slog for me. This wI'm glad I stuck with this until the end because I did end up liking the twists and turns but man the first 3/4 of this book was a slog for me. This was 75% boring and 25% intriguing. This book has a lot of pomp & circumstance, plenty of drama and a plethora of unlikeable characters all set within a glamorous backdrop. I do think a the majority of people enjoy this one but it was a little off the mark for me.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Ballantine Books for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 3/25/25...more
This book was just a big shoulder shrug for me. I didn't hate it, I didn't love it and I feel like I will forget about it in about 2 days. That being This book was just a big shoulder shrug for me. I didn't hate it, I didn't love it and I feel like I will forget about it in about 2 days. That being said, there were plenty of twists and turns and I finished it quite quickly. I appreciate the dual timelines but I preferred the 1986 timeline as I felt it was more flushed out. I didn't really like Cassie or Nicole and that may have had something to do with the fact that I gave this one 3 stars. I also hated the fact that Nicole and her husband turned on each other instantly. Like...where is your loyalty to one another? Aren't you married? Anyway, this one was just ok for me.
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 3/25/25...more
I really liked the concept of this book and I liked the characters. The fae world was described really well and I liked the descriptions of the differI really liked the concept of this book and I liked the characters. The fae world was described really well and I liked the descriptions of the different types of beings. The story to me was a bit slow and I kept thinking, when is something going to happen?! I felt there was a lot of buildup and the fact that the entire book takes place in just days was maddening to me. I can tell that many readers will love this one and while I cannot say I loved it, I did enjoy it and thought it was an interesting and engaging story.
Thank you NetGalley and Agency Press for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 3/21/25...more
I thought this was a fun, uplifting book that was enjoyable and easy to read. This one was a bit predictable but the story was lovely. I really enjoyeI thought this was a fun, uplifting book that was enjoyable and easy to read. This one was a bit predictable but the story was lovely. I really enjoyed the relationship between Martin and Allie and felt it added some additional character to the story. I really like how she wrote and eventually was able to share the story with Martin and his wife. Will was adorably cute and I see a long future between him and Allie.
Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 2/26/25...more
If you are looking for a fast paced mystery thriller type book, this one is not it. But, if you are looking for a slower paced, slice of life type booIf you are looking for a fast paced mystery thriller type book, this one is not it. But, if you are looking for a slower paced, slice of life type book about reconnecting with family and getting to know yourself, this one will hit the mark. This is a book that I can see will be adored by many readers but on the flipside, I could see readers not giving it the chance it deserves due to the slower pace and the sense of ambiguity relating to a couple of matters.
Certain scenes reminded me of the tv show "The Bear" with a Korean flair.
I really enjoyed this little novel and even though I'm not a sushi person I can appreciate the art a bit more now.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Ballantine Books for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 3/4/25...more
Slow clap. This is how you do a small town, friends to lovers, cowboy romance. Wyatt is literal perfection and I will not hear any different on the maSlow clap. This is how you do a small town, friends to lovers, cowboy romance. Wyatt is literal perfection and I will not hear any different on the matter. Not only that, we have Sally who is a strong, independent, female lead and I really enjoyed her character.
I really loved how Wyatt and Sally support each other 100%. They are both so willing to go out of their way to make the other one happy. The fact that they were supposed to be fake dating and neither one of them could stick with the plot was so funny. They just couldn't deny their feelings for one another and I was giggling and kicking my feet. Also, the steamy scenes were *chef's kiss* out of this world. Sensual, steamy, seductive and swoony. I couldn't get enough.
I cannot wait to read Sawyer's book!
Thank you Valentine PR and the author for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 12/26/24...more
Age gap, fated mates, wolf shifter, ex’s dad, cowboy romance? This is a combo of tropes I never saw coming but it was a quick, fun, steamy read. WhileAge gap, fated mates, wolf shifter, ex’s dad, cowboy romance? This is a combo of tropes I never saw coming but it was a quick, fun, steamy read. While I do wish the FMC was a tad bit older, I enjoyed this one and read it pretty quickly. The dirty talk was making me blush and swoon and if Cody wants to tie me up and have his way with me, you won’t hear any complaints from me.
I’m kicking myself for not starting this series sooner and will have to go back and start reading the rest asap!
Thank you to the author for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: Jan 2, 2025...more
Is this book ridiculous? Yes. But also? Smash. This is so unhinged and I ate it up (no pun intended) in one sitting. The title says claiming Sarah butIs this book ridiculous? Yes. But also? Smash. This is so unhinged and I ate it up (no pun intended) in one sitting. The title says claiming Sarah but I also feel like she claimed him so, you know, it's mutual. It's completely unrealistic and off the wall, just how I like my fictional men. Looking forward to reading the next one. This is definitely on the darker side so please check trigger warnings before reading.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily....more
Mystery/thriller books that also have romance are some of my favorite books so whenever I see them, I have to read them. This book does mix the mysterMystery/thriller books that also have romance are some of my favorite books so whenever I see them, I have to read them. This book does mix the mystery with the romance pretty well but I will say I was a little let down by the ending of this book. I didn't really care for the "mystery" in this one and it felt underwhelming to me. The romance however, was delightful. I really liked Garret and Tessa and I think Will was also a strong character.
The audio narration done by Ellie Gossage and Jay Myers was great.
Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for access to the ALC in exchange for an honest review. Audio Pub Date: 12/31/24...more
This book started off great! It was silly and flirty and sexy and then wait a second?? What the heck? I was thrown off by a particular event in this bThis book started off great! It was silly and flirty and sexy and then wait a second?? What the heck? I was thrown off by a particular event in this book and I felt it was totally unnecessary to include. The event does not involve the main characters directly but it does affect them and while I guess I can somewhat see why the author added it, I was not a fan and feel like it could have been left out. I will say that overall I did really enjoy this book and I liked Ben and Mabel individually and as a couple. I liked how they were both accepting of each other 100% without judgement and they were both very supportive.
Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 1/12/25...more
This book was sweet and heartfelt and I really enjoyed this one. I love podcasts and books about podcasts so I knew this one was going to be right up This book was sweet and heartfelt and I really enjoyed this one. I love podcasts and books about podcasts so I knew this one was going to be right up my alley. I immediately liked Cecily and Will not only as individual characters but as a potential couple and I'm glad they got their HEA.
This is a quick, easy read that will warm your heart and leave you with a smile.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Ballantine Books for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. ...more
I can't quite say I "enjoyed" reading this book but it is well written and tells stories of love, loss and hope. This book is sad, thought provoking aI can't quite say I "enjoyed" reading this book but it is well written and tells stories of love, loss and hope. This book is sad, thought provoking and eye opening and I liked the different POV's. These four women are all so different but their experiences with love and loss are similar. This is one of those books that after reading, I feel I will think about time and time again.
Thank you NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor | Knopf for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub Date: 3/4/25...more
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