Out of Time by Monica McCarty
Thursday, November 29, 2018
OUT OF TIME
by Monica McCarty
Series: The Lost Platoon #3
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Suspense, Adult
Publisher: Berkley Publishing
Publication Date: December 31st 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
The Frame-Up by Meghan Scott Molin
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
THE FRAME-UP
by Meghan Scott Molin
Series: The Golden Arrow Mysteries #1
Genres: Contemporary, Mystery, Adult
Publisher: 47North
Publication Date: December 1st 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷
The Frame-Up was a really fun book to read! I had been eager to pick it up ever since I found out the whole concept of the story and it certainly lived up to my expectations.
My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren
Monday, November 26, 2018
MY FAVORITE HALF-NIGHT STAND
by Christina Lauren
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Gallery
Publication Date: December 4th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★
Kiss Factor: ✷
I did NOT like this book. Christina Lauren's past two books have been duds for me, but I keep hoping that they will release a book as good as Love and Other Words, which was poignant and so well-written. Lately though, their books are starting to feel forced to me, and My Favorite Half-Night Stand was very problematic, in my opinion.
Merrily Ever After by Jenny Holiday
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
MERRILY EVER AFTER
by Jenny Holiday
Series: Bridesmaids Behaving Badly #2.5
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Forever
Publication Date: December 4th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★1/2
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷1/2
Absolutely scrumptious! Actually, I take that back. Scrumptious does not even begin to express how amazing this short holiday novella was. I devoured Elise and Jay's story, Once Upon a Bride, and was more than a little excited to find out that they would be getting another novella. I'm so so happy that Jenny Holiday decided to write these two characters' stories because they are my favorite from the series.
The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Monday, November 19, 2018
THE OTHER MISS BRIDGERTON
by Julia Quinn
Series: Rokesbys #3
Genres: Historical, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: November 20th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
This series by Julia Quinn has been my favorite from her. The books have been absolutely stealing my heart. There wasn't any doubt in my mind that I would be picking up The Other Miss Bridgerton. Like with the previous books, this was a feel-good story with a lovely couple.
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews
Thursday, November 15, 2018
DIAMOND FIRE
by Ilona Andrews
Series: Hidden Legacy #3.5
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: November 6th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷
How do they do it? How do Ilona Andrews make me, a novella-hater, love a novella? This writing duo is just exceptional. I can't believe how much I enjoyed Diamond Fire, but I should have known not to doubt these two. Every book from them has been a hit and they don't hold back with Diamond Fire.
Duchess by Design by Maya Rodale
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
DUCHESS BY DESIGN
by Maya Rodale
Series: The Gilded Age Girls Club #1
Genres: Historical, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: October 23rd 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷
I have read quite a few historical romance novels, but only one other that was set in the Gilded Age. When I found out about Duchess by Design being set in America as opposed to the usual setting of Britain, I was quite intrigued. Duchess by Design was a surprising read for me. I loved the focus on independence, feminism and chasing dreams.
Best of Luck by Kate Clayborn
Monday, November 12, 2018
BEST OF LUCK
by Kate Clayborn
Series: Chance of a Lifetime #3
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Lyrical Shine
Publication Date: November 27th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★1/2
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷1/2
What a beautiful book this was! With every book in the Chance of a Lifetime series, Kate Clayborn's incomparable talent only seems to be growing. Best of Luck was a heartwrenching and beautiful tale of two lovely, but slightly broken, characters finding their way towards each other.
Sleepover by Serena Bell
Thursday, November 8, 2018
SLEEPOVER
by Serena Bell
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Loveswept
Publication Date: November 13th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
I have only read a few books by Serena Bell, but she is without a doubt an auto-read author for me now. She writes straightforward and wholesome romance novels that are just the perfect mood lifters. Sleepover was a sweet and charming story that I found myself inhaling.
Off the Grid by Monica McCarty
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
OFF THE GRID
by Monica McCarty
Series: The Lost Platoon #2
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Suspense, Adult
Publisher: Berkley Publishing
Publication Date: July 3rd 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
I am a little behind in reading and reviewing this title, but better late than never! I'm so glad I decided to randomly pick up Off the Grid last week because it was just what I needed. I don't read a lot of romantic suspense stories, but The Lost Platoon series is definitely shaping up to be a favorite series of mine. These books are edgy, sexy and have a good dose of suspense to them!
Umbertouched by Livia Blackburne
Monday, November 5, 2018
UMBERTOUCHED
by Livia Blackburne
Series: Rosemarked #2
Genres: Fantasy, YA
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Publication Date: November 6th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷1/2
What a wonderful duology Rosemarked has been. It's always a nerve-wracking experience going into a series finale because your expectations are so high, but I didn't have to worry about anything here. Livia Blackburne delivered a bittersweet, yet powerful finale with Umbertouched.
The Weekly Recap (23): Finicky Mother Nature, Halloween Potluck & Growing Old
Saturday, November 3, 2018
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
Thursday, November 1, 2018
THE PROPOSAL
by Jasmine Guillory
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Berkley Publishing
Publication Date: October 30th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★1/2
Kiss Factor: ✷✷
Writing this review for The Proposal honestly hurts a little bit. The Wedding Date was such a charming debut novel that I couldn't help but have high expectations for Jasmine Guillory's sophomore novel. Unfortunately, my expectations for this book were not met. The Proposal lacked the addicting quality that I have come to expect from Jasmine Guillory and for the most part, fell flat.
Matched to Perfection Series by Priscilla Oliveras
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
HIS PERFECT PARTNER
by Priscilla Oliveras
Series: Matched to Perfection #1
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Zebra Shout
Publication Date: September 26th 2017
Source: Bought
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
I read this series out of order - His Perfect Partner was the second book I read and to this date, I think this is my favorite of the series. Don't get me wrong, all of the books are just the most charming, but the couple in His Perfect Partner just about melted me with their cuteness.
Shades of Wicked by Jeaniene Frost
Monday, October 29, 2018
SHADES OF WICKED
by Jeaniene FrostSeries: Night Rebel #1
Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: October 30th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★1/2
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷
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The Viscount Can Wait by Marie Tremayne
Thursday, October 25, 2018
THE VISCOUNT CAN WAIT
by Marie Tremayne
Series: Reluctant Brides #2
Genres: Historical, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: October 23rd 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷
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I recently read and enjoyed Marie Tremayne's debut novel, Lady in Waiting, and was eager to have found a new historical romance author whose writing I liked. The Viscount Can Wait is the second book in the Reluctant Brides series and while I can't say that I enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed the first book, it was still a good historical romance read and has solidified Marie Tremayne as an author I'm excited to see develop more.Waiting on Wednesday (6) : There's Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
The Guardian by Sarah Fine
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
THE GUARDIAN
by Sarah FineSeries: Immortal Dealers #2
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Adult
Publisher: 47North
Publication Date: October 23rd 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷
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A Wedding One Christmas by Therese Beharrie
Monday, October 22, 2018
A WEDDING ONE CHRISTMAS
by Therese BeharrieGenres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Carina Press
Publication Date: November 1st 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
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Once Upon a Bride by Jenny Holiday
Thursday, October 18, 2018
ONCE UPON A BRIDE
by Jenny Holiday
Series: Bridesmaids Behaving Badly #2.5
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publication Date: October 9th 2018
Source: Bought
Star Quotient: ★★★★1/2
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷1/2
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I'm not a novella fan as they tend to leave me feeling very much unsatisfied. That being said, in the hands of the right author, a novella can absolutely shine. I picked upon Once Upon a Bride because I've been thoroughly enjoying Jenny Holiday's Bridesmaids Behaving Badly, and I knew that I wanted to read more about the love story of the bridezilla herself. I knew I was going to enjoy this read, but I never thought that I would love this as much as I did. Seriously, Once Upon a Bride had me grinning ear to ear. It was just so good!Her Festive Flirtation by Therese Beharrie & Tinsel In A Tangle by Ainslie Paton
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
HER FESTIVE FLIRTATION
by Therese BeharrieGenres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Harlequin Romance
Publication Date: November 1st 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
Amazon - The Book Depository
The Darkest Star by Jennifer L Armentrout
Monday, October 15, 2018
THE DARKEST STAR
by Jennifer L Armentrout
Series: Origin #1
Genres: Paranormal, Romance, YA
Publisher: Tor Teen
Publication Date: October 30th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★1/2
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷
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Full disclosure but I never completed JLA's Lux series. However, I was craving a paranormal YA book and thought that The Darkest Star might give me that fix that I wanted so badly. I was right. The Darkest Star was not by any means a life-changing read, but it was entertaining and had a cast that I liked.Hot Winter Nights by Jill Shalvis
Thursday, October 11, 2018
HOT WINTER NIGHTS
by Jill Shalvis
Series: Heartbreaker Bay #6
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: September 25th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷1/2
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Jill Shalvis' Heartbreaker Bay series has been a warm and comforting presence in my reading life since I read the first book. It's only seemed to have gotten better with every release. I was excited to read Hot Winter Nights and I had no doubt that the book would deliver. After having read the book though, I'm mildly disappointed. I didn't feel like Hot Winter Nights was up to par with the rest of the series. That being said, this is still a charming series and I will still recommend these books in a heartbeat!Series: Heartbreaker Bay #6
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: September 25th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷1/2
Amazon - The Book Depository
All Fall Down by Ellie Marney
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
ALL FALL DOWN
by Ellie MarneySeries: Circus Hearts #2
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, YA
Publisher: Bearded Lady Press
Publication Date: October 1st 2018
Source: Bought
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
Amazon
Fight or Flight by Samantha Young
Monday, October 8, 2018
FIGHT OR FLIGHT
by Samantha Young
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, AdultPublisher: Berkley Books
Publication Date: October 9th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
Amazon - The Book Depository
One Night Wife & Fool Me Forever by Ainslie Paton
Thursday, October 4, 2018
ONE NIGHT WIFE
by Ainslie PatonSeries: The Confidence Games #1
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Publication Date: May 28th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
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Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
SHADOW OF THE FOX
by Julie Kagawa
Series: Shadow of the Fox #1
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Publication Date: October 2nd 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★1/2
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷
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Amazing! Shadow of the Fox is just the sort of fantasy that I enjoy devouring with adventure, danger, and demons. What a thrilling ride this was! I'm only sad that I now have to wait for the sequel to release.
Ruthless & Wicked Fun: Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep
Monday, October 1, 2018
KILL THE QUEEN
by Jennifer Estep
Series: Crown of Shards #1
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publication Date: October 2nd 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷
Amazon - The Book Depository
Series: Crown of Shards #1
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publication Date: October 2nd 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷
Amazon - The Book Depository
Lady Sherlock Series (#1-3) by Sherry Thomas
Thursday, September 27, 2018
A STUDY IN SCARLET WOMEN
by Sherry Thomas
Series: Lady Sherlock #1
Genres: Historical, Mystery, Adult
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication Date: October 18th 2016
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷
Amazon - The Book Depository
Can anyone tell me why it took me so long to read A Study in Scarlet Women? I want to bang my head against a wall because this was just amazing for me. Most of you may not know this about me, but before I was a romance reader I got through high school by reading Agatha Christie novels. A Study in Scarlet Women gave me those historical and mystery feels that I devoured in Christie's novels. I'm so excited that this is a series as it means more time for me to spend time with these characters!
Waiting on Wednesday (3) : Symptoms of a Heartbreak by Sona Charaipotra
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
For the Duke's Eyes Only by Lenora Bell
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
FOR THE DUKE'S EYES ONLY
by Lenora Bell
Series: School for Dukes #2
Genres: Historical, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: September 18th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
Amazon - The Book Depository
Lenora Bell will not stop impressing me with her releases. With every new book of hers, I seem to be falling harder and harder in love with her books. For the Duke's Eyes Only is my favorite book from her so far. Fans of historical romance will gobble this up!
Don't Touch My Petunia by Tara Sheets
Monday, September 24, 2018
DON'T TOUCH MY PETUNIA
by Tara SheetsSeries: The Holloway Girls #2Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: Zebra Shout
Publication Date: September 25th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★1/2
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷
Amazon - The Book Depository
by Tara Sheets
Series: The Holloway Girls #2
It's another hit from Tara Sheets! I am absolutely loving The Holloway Girls series. It has everything that I ask for in a good romance series with delightful characters and a swoony romance, and more with the touch of magic. As with Don't Call Me Cupcake, Don't Touch My Petunia charmed me from the first page. I just want to shout out my love for these books from the top of a rooftop!
The Weekly Recap (17): Leaving Home, Settling In & Heading Back To School
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Rebel Hard by Nalini Singh
Thursday, September 13, 2018
REBEL HARD
by Nalini Singh
Series: Play Hard #2
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Adult
Publisher: TKA Distribution
Publication Date: September 18th 2018
Source: ARC received for review
Star Quotient: ★★★★1/2
Kiss Factor: ✷✷✷✷1/2
Amazon - The Book Depository
My first Nalini Singh book and oh my goodness! Why have I not been reading her books? Something is obviously very wrong with me. Rebel Hard came to my attention when a romance blogger tweeted about it having a Kiwi-Indian cast. As a brown/desi reader, I get so excited about romance books that feature characters that share my skin tone. I was quick to read Rebel Hard, and ahhh! It was just so so so good! Could I leave my review at that? No?
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