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A Jingle Bell Mingle by Sierra Simone, Julie Murphy

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This may be my favorite book in this series! Not only is this book a Hallmark Movie waiting to happen it incorporated all the other books together in a merry mashup!

I really enjoyed the relationship between Issac and Sunny and the character development for both characters was well done. The aspect of solving the Christmas Miracle Mystery was a nice touch for this book. I felt that this book was more of a cohesive story than the other two. This book will get anyone in the spicy holiday mood. Like the book says "Merry Christmas for all and for all a naughty night!"

The Game Changer by Lana Ferguson

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

Lana Ferguson did it again! This friends to lover/fake dating/hockey romance was absolutely adorable and so well written. The relationship between Ian and Delilah was incredibly sweet and had me rooting for them throughout the book. I also really appreciated that there was a ton of hockey featured. 

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

funny 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? No

3.0

This was definitely a cute and spicy sports romance! I enjoyed the relationship dynamic between Wells and Josephine. I also appreciated how much golf was actually featured in this book.

While I enjoyed the book overall but I was hoping for more character development and would have preferred more distinctive POV chapters rather than it being mixed in. 

There was a very good set up for the next book between Burgess and Tallulah. Looking forward to reading it.

I listened to the audiobook and liked the performance by Callie Dalton.

The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard

adventurous funny informative inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This was such a fun and quirky murder mystery! Fans of the Finlay Donovan series will love this book! 

I enjoyed the story of Capri who is the granddaughter of a serial killer who runs a company dedicated to giving murder of San Francisco. I liked how Capri gets involved in solving a copycat murders that includes her ex mother in law and all the situations she finds barrack in. I really enjoyed how Capri works too solve the current murders while also trying to clear her grandfather's name from the cold case of the Overkill Bill case.

I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the performance.

Mr. & Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Overall I did end up enjoying this book and its message of acceptance. The beginning was extremely slow but it does pick up a little halfway through.

I loved the character development of Maxine and how to learned to care for Chuck, Dawn, and Robert. The multiple POVs was nicely done. 

While I enjoyed the book I still cannot figure out how this book inspired the Apple TV show "Palm Royale" and find the association between the two to be very misleading.

Daydream by Hannah Grace

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

5.0

This book definitely had a slow start for me but around the halfway mark I never wanted to say goodbye to Henry and Halle! This book is definitely not like any other sports romance and I'm here for it! 

I loved the journey of self discovery that Halle takes in this book and how Henry really helps her understand her worth and they both provide each other space to be their true selves. I also enjoyed that all the characters from the previous book were in this story but they didn't overshadow Henry and Halle's story.

I listened to the audiobook and I did struggle with the male narrator. I wouldn't say the audiobook was horrible just not as well performed as I would like.

Marrow by Brynne Weaver, Trisha Wolfe

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This book was absolutely perfect and had me struggling to put it down! The concept of serial killers falling in love is *chef's kiss*! This book was definitely dark but absolutely beautiful at the same time!

The story of Jack and Kyrie was beautiful written to the point that I was laughing and crying along with them! I loved the journey of self discovery that Kyrie goes on in this book and loved how Jack helped her along the journey. I felt that the character development for Kyrie was a little more in depth than that of Jack but that didn't really distract from the storyline. 

This book has made me add all of Trisha Wolfe and Brynne Weaver's books to my "to be read" pile immediately!

Always a Bridesmaid by Marina Adair

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a very cute and quick listen! I enjoyed the concept of the bridesmaids for hire.

The relationship between Jane and Henry was cute and spicy but I felt like it was rushed. I was really hoping for more wedding drama. 

I did enjoy the audiobook and the performance Rachel L Jacobs was good.

Happily Never After by Lynn Painter

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

This was such an adorable fake dating romantic comedy! The concept on professionally wedding objectors cracked me up especially with some of the weddings they got paid to object at! 

I adored Sophie and Max's relationship and thought the banter between them was written so well! 

I also really enjoyed the short chapters making this a fun, quick, easy read!

Vengeance of the Pirate Queen by Tricia Levenseller

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Another fantastic book in the Daughter of the Pirate King series and this one could definitely be read as a standalone. This story was full of adventure, mystery, and action just like all the others in the series. The description of Pirates of the Caribbean meets The Mummy is spot on!

I enjoyed learning more about the Pirate Queen's assassin Sorinda and her nemesis Kearan as they work together to sail the seas. The story of finding a siren artifact and the struggles that the crew find was so vividly written that I wish I could have been there! I really hope this is not the last book in the series!

I listened to the audiobook and I enjoyed the performance by Krissi Behn.