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Rushed by Aurora Rose Reynolds
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was so good, I immediately wanted to read it again. Cybil is so strong and independent. Tanner is sweet to her. They are perfect for each other and this book had me laughing out loud! The outdoors aspect isn’t something i read a lot so it was nice to have a refresh. It had the lightest bit of suspense too, which was a nice surprise. If you love small town romance, with a not so common plot, this is the book for you!
Homerun Proposal by Maren Moore
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I liked this. I normally don’t love the brothers best friend books because there are so many secrets and oftentimes it end with someone getting hurt. SPOILER: Lane told his brother (Hallies best friend) that he liked her so early on in the book! love that so much because there are no secrets. He truly had his brother in the front of his mind. I love both main characters and they are wholesome and cute together. Highly recommend!
I don’t normally go for college sports romances, but this was done pretty well! I loved how honest Lane was with Hallie. The only thing that bothered me was the proposal wasn’t even supposed to go to Lane, it was Eli’s and he didn’t tell Eli about the proposal, or that it was supposed to go to Eli in the first place.
I don’t normally go for college sports romances, but this was done pretty well! I loved how honest Lane was with Hallie. The only thing that bothered me was the proposal wasn’t even supposed to go to Lane, it was Eli’s and he didn’t tell Eli about the proposal, or that it was supposed to go to Eli in the first place.
Not My Kind of Hero by Pippa Grant
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is one of my favorites. Seriously, it’s so good. The relationship between Maisey and Flint is so cute. These types of small town save me from wild animals vibe, moving because I feel like I had to can get pretty boring, but this book had all emotion, character development, slow (ish burn) kinda love. All of it. So cute! I really enjoyed how understanding Flint was through the book. Maisey was such a sweet main female lead that I hoped the best for. She exists because of her daughter and it all just pulled at my heart. Highly recommend.
Star-Crossed Letters by Sarah Deeham
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I couldn’t put this book down. To be clear, if there is one trope I hate: the lying and keeping secrets trope; the main character finds out, cries and leaves. Then there’s some big confession of love and all is forgiven. I don’t know why, but the lying really irks me because 99.9% of the time, it’s laced in confusion and miscommunication. This book was that trope. However, the plot pulled me in: the pen pal idea I thought was just so cute. On page 10 or something, I realized how much I loved this book. I started at 10:30 and just finished the last page. It’s 2:18 AM. I have work in the morning but I just had to see how it ended. And it exceeded all of my expectations.
This book didn’t really have that miscommunication trope like I’ve seen it. I was kind of expecting it and just hoping that I would be able to finish the book (i hate the miscommunication/third act break up/ lying trope that much, okay?). While the reader knows Chase keeping this big secret, it’s truly out of love and care for Olivia. It genuinely came from a good place in his heart and I knew that he HAD to tell her. This story was too cute not to. It was a little frustrating because he has all these internal monologues and thoughts and I did find myself saying, “You need to tell her.” Especially with her Risk List, I felt like if he didn’t tell her, I would give it 1 star because who does that knowing everything he knows….? It would have infuriated me to no end because I had grown to like these characters. I was rooting for them the entire time.
THE PLOT TWIST HAD MY JAW ON THE FLOOR. I’ve read so many romance novels that I can tell you pretty accurately what’s going to happen, but let me tell you, I was NOT expecting that plot twist. There were so many parts about this novel that were all woven together in a cohesive book and I enjoyed the twists and turns, even though it was never anything suspenseful, this is a meet cute, read in one day romance novel after all.
The way he talked about her was so sweet. This book is just the whole package. The way he told her who he is was very sweet and honest, filled with uncertainty and fear that she would walk away.
THANK YOU SARAH for not making it this whole big screaming crying “how could you? I hate you! I never want to see you again.” Speech when Olivia found out, or rather, Chase told her. She acknowledged her feelings of betrayal because girl, that hurt me and I was just reading the novel. And she would have every right to be made and have that above reaction. I think she just realized that there was nothing she could do about it and she was clearly in love with Remington and Chase so it was nice that she didn’t have to “pick” because they were one in the same. She was clearly torn through most of the book. There is a third act breakup but by the time you get to it you’re so far into the book that you’re like “If this doesn’t end in HEA, I’m throwing this book across the room.”
I really enjoyed it. This is one that I might have to buy a physical copy of. 15/10
This book didn’t really have that miscommunication trope like I’ve seen it. I was kind of expecting it and just hoping that I would be able to finish the book (i hate the miscommunication/third act break up/ lying trope that much, okay?). While the reader knows Chase keeping this big secret, it’s truly out of love and care for Olivia. It genuinely came from a good place in his heart and I knew that he HAD to tell her. This story was too cute not to. It was a little frustrating because he has all these internal monologues and thoughts and I did find myself saying, “You need to tell her.” Especially with her Risk List, I felt like if he didn’t tell her, I would give it 1 star because who does that knowing everything he knows….? It would have infuriated me to no end because I had grown to like these characters. I was rooting for them the entire time.
THE PLOT TWIST HAD MY JAW ON THE FLOOR. I’ve read so many romance novels that I can tell you pretty accurately what’s going to happen, but let me tell you, I was NOT expecting that plot twist. There were so many parts about this novel that were all woven together in a cohesive book and I enjoyed the twists and turns, even though it was never anything suspenseful, this is a meet cute, read in one day romance novel after all.
The way he talked about her was so sweet. This book is just the whole package. The way he told her who he is was very sweet and honest, filled with uncertainty and fear that she would walk away.
THANK YOU SARAH for not making it this whole big screaming crying “how could you? I hate you! I never want to see you again.” Speech when Olivia found out, or rather, Chase told her. She acknowledged her feelings of betrayal because girl, that hurt me and I was just reading the novel. And she would have every right to be made and have that above reaction. I think she just realized that there was nothing she could do about it and she was clearly in love with Remington and Chase so it was nice that she didn’t have to “pick” because they were one in the same. She was clearly torn through most of the book. There is a third act breakup but by the time you get to it you’re so far into the book that you’re like “If this doesn’t end in HEA, I’m throwing this book across the room.”
I really enjoyed it. This is one that I might have to buy a physical copy of. 15/10
Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This book took me a while to read because I needed to process this absolutely beautifully honest, yet absolutely horrific story. Jill and Dericks strength is immeasurable. I have never angry highlighted or cheered on someone so much. The revelations and honesty is this book was the bravest thing I’ve read yet. I was shocked, disgusted, and absolutely losing my sh*t all at the same time. I have so many thoughts on this book, but I just wanted to put that out there first.
The fact of the matter is that if Pops cared enough about his daughters or his family, he would have reported Josh when he found out about the abuse/all the nasty sh*t Josh was doing behind closed doors in the beginning. He wouldn’t have sent him off to a boys camp and let manual labor “deal with his demons.” If Josh had been reported earlier, less people would have been hurt in the long run. That’s not to discount Jill’s pain at the hands of her own brother, but any father would have reported him. Let the show be cancelled. It wouldn’t and shouldn’t have mattered. The fact that Pops CONSTANTLY sided with Josh after he knew everything made my skin crawl (see highlights). “Well he’s just a man and a man can’t control his urges” …right. I felt so angry for Jill and all his other victims during this book.
The money??? Are you kidding me? It felt like Pops just wanted the checks for himself and exploited his own children for said checks. When Jill would put her feelings out there and let her dad know how she was feeling, he would just jump right back into “what about the show?” There were several times (see highlights) that he knew family members (specifically Jill) were uncomfortable being in front of the camera and he guilts her into doing it.
The double standards between his female and male children was insane?! The boys could go on bachelor trips but the women couldn’t even dance??
He just was very manipulative, and narcissistic in this book.
There’s so much more I want to say, but this review would be 3 pages long.
I applaud Jill and Derick for their strength it took to write this. Thank you for sharing your truth.
The fact of the matter is that if Pops cared enough about his daughters or his family, he would have reported Josh when he found out about the abuse/all the nasty sh*t Josh was doing behind closed doors in the beginning. He wouldn’t have sent him off to a boys camp and let manual labor “deal with his demons.” If Josh had been reported earlier, less people would have been hurt in the long run. That’s not to discount Jill’s pain at the hands of her own brother, but any father would have reported him. Let the show be cancelled. It wouldn’t and shouldn’t have mattered. The fact that Pops CONSTANTLY sided with Josh after he knew everything made my skin crawl (see highlights). “Well he’s just a man and a man can’t control his urges” …right. I felt so angry for Jill and all his other victims during this book.
The money??? Are you kidding me? It felt like Pops just wanted the checks for himself and exploited his own children for said checks. When Jill would put her feelings out there and let her dad know how she was feeling, he would just jump right back into “what about the show?” There were several times (see highlights) that he knew family members (specifically Jill) were uncomfortable being in front of the camera and he guilts her into doing it.
The double standards between his female and male children was insane?! The boys could go on bachelor trips but the women couldn’t even dance??
He just was very manipulative, and narcissistic in this book.
There’s so much more I want to say, but this review would be 3 pages long.
I applaud Jill and Derick for their strength it took to write this. Thank you for sharing your truth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Carpool by Noelle Adams
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Seriously such a cute quick read. Read it in just over an hour, but I’m a fast reader. This book was slightly uncomfortable in the beginning because of how much she dislikes him. Every conversation seemed ridged. But in a pleasant “I have to find out what happens way.” I couldn’t put it down. It morphed into a friendship and then more. It’s a HEA small town romance that really wasn’t that far fetched.
The way that Marcus had so much advice and not in a condescending way was so sweet. Jennifer character was uptight but let her hair down around Marcus, but is such a sweet character!
The way that Marcus had so much advice and not in a condescending way was so sweet. Jennifer character was uptight but let her hair down around Marcus, but is such a sweet character!
Better Than Your Grumpy Bosshole by Ava Munroe
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
UGH! This book had me laughing out loud to the point my husband asked what I was laughing at. Such a cute book! Kelly and Enzo were so relatable at times. This was such a feel good chef-in-a-small-town. Great character development for the other characters as well. Great plot. Not too long!
Dirty Together by Meghan March
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Loved this series- read it in one day! Love the characters, and the plot was interesting. I didn’t love the fact that she kept running away from him when, girl we alllll know you go back. It got repetitive and at every turn, just like Creighton, I was worried she was going to bolt. I was quite surprised to finally see her go to him instead of running away. That was nice.
Didn’t love how these were broken up into 3 books, could have been 2 without cutting any content. I loved the amount of book, but the cut offs for each were weird.
Didn’t love how these were broken up into 3 books, could have been 2 without cutting any content. I loved the amount of book, but the cut offs for each were weird.
Dirty Pleasures by Meghan March
adventurous
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Such a good series! My review on the first one is more cohesive, but I just loved this series. I loved the main characters and by the end of the second book, you felt like you knew them. You knew them enough and were just excited to see what happened next.
The fact it was so broken up, into 3 books, when it could have just been one (or two) is my biggest complaint. It messed up my reading speed and to be honest, when I’m reading and have to download another book (when it could have been 1-2), I’ll sometimes think “I’ll just add the other two to my tbr and read them later.” And then they’re so disjointed. I have to go back and read the last few chapters of the previous book, and it loses it “first read through spark” sometimes. Maybe that’s just a me thing!
I sat down to read one book, ended up reading 3 because I really liked these. Highly recommend!
The fact it was so broken up, into 3 books, when it could have just been one (or two) is my biggest complaint. It messed up my reading speed and to be honest, when I’m reading and have to download another book (when it could have been 1-2), I’ll sometimes think “I’ll just add the other two to my tbr and read them later.” And then they’re so disjointed. I have to go back and read the last few chapters of the previous book, and it loses it “first read through spark” sometimes. Maybe that’s just a me thing!
I sat down to read one book, ended up reading 3 because I really liked these. Highly recommend!
Dirty Billionaire by Meghan March
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was SO GOOD. I read the entire 3 book series in a day. I didn’t like Creighton, at first but I think that was by design. I was laughing and crying through the entire book (and series.) I LOVED holly. She was sassy, and confident, and just such a great character. I quickly, like Holly, learned to love Creighton too. I loved the narrative of she’s a country star, he’s a billionaire. It was really annoying that she kept running, but with the mess that is her family, I get it.
My only thing I didn’t like about this is the series could have been 1 or 2 books. To me, it would have felt a lot more cohesive being in 1-2 books instead of 3.
I’d also love to see Cannon’s happily ever after as well because he deserves it too.
My only thing I didn’t like about this is the series could have been 1 or 2 books. To me, it would have felt a lot more cohesive being in 1-2 books instead of 3.
I’d also love to see Cannon’s happily ever after as well because he deserves it too.