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Hans by S.J. Tilly

emotional funny fast-paced

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

5.0

I did not think it was possible for me to love someone more than NERO but freaking SJ TILLY did not come to play with her new book HANS.

THIS MAN IS SO FINE. Seriously he is the embodiment of looks like he could kill you, is a cinnamon roll ... except that he 100% can kill you and is a cinnamon roll.

This book had me laughing so hard & tearing up, the emotional roller coaster was one I never want off of. 

I LOVED getting to see all of our Alliance men with their wonderful women come together in this book. I know that the alliance series had to end & I cannot think of a better ending than the way Tilly wrapped it all up.

I will 10000% be re-reading these books and buying them in physical copies for my shelves.

The alliance is one of my all-time favorite series. Thankyou for these stories S.J. Tilly. 

Dom by S.J. Tilly

emotional funny fast-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

4.75

Im not gonna lie i HATED DOM in the middle of this book, but by the end I absolutley love him and Val. 
This book had me questioning like "oh i did not know i was into this" "this really does it for me huh"

This was yet again another incredible installment to the Alliance world. 

I am really excited for HANS but im not ready for the alliance to end <3

King by S.J. Tilly

dark funny fast-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

4.75

Ima need a man to love me like these alliance men. They are the personification of "Touch her and you die" but in the CUTEST way.

Marriage of Convenience is also one of my fav tropes especially when it's done so well like Tilly did.

Nero had some incredibly funny moments in this book & I love how with each of these books in the alliance series you still get to interact with previous characters. It is just another element of Tilly's writing that really pulls you into her stories. 

Also KING HAS A FILTHY MOUTH & i LOVE it. 

Nero by S.J. Tilly

dark funny fast-paced

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

5.0

OH SJ TILLY I LOVE YOU 

Tilly's writing style is seriously addictive. It makes her books the kind of stories you just cannot put down. I will admit her dedications always make me want to read her books.

Her ability to write incredibly morally grey men who love their strong and kind women SO well is unmatched. 

Nero is absolutely crazy in the BEST WAY. 

I cannot wait to read the rest of the alliance series. <3

The Right Move by Liz Tomforde

emotional funny inspiring 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

5.0

I don't think you understand what Liz Tomforde has done to my standards for men. 

THEY ARE SKY HIGH NOW.

Seriously Ryan freakin Shay is the most delectable book boyfriend. 
Like his sweet quiet love is just the absolute best. 

UGH FINE ILL GO RE-READ IT IMMEDIATELY

Caught Up by Liz Tomforde

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

Ima need a minute to stop tearing up after that.

I didn't think Tomforde could top how much I loved The Right Move but man was I wrong. Caught Up is my Roman Empire. I seriously think about this book all the time and I recommend it to everyone I can. 

I truly can't remember the last time a book made me cry like this one and touched my heart like Kai and Millers story did.

Their chemistry was absolutely undeniable and their dynamic was just SO FREAKING CUTE!!!!!!

I also cannot get over the ending, like Liz you really got me in my feels over here 

I cannot wait to read this book again because it absolutely is one of my top reads of the year.

Ensnared by Rebecca Quinn

adventurous dark emotional funny 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

5.0

A why-choose romance set in a dystopian apocalypse?? Um yes please I'll take 5 <3

This easily is one of my favorite why-choose romances I've ever read. 
The full cast narration is EXCELLENT. If you have the opportunity you should definitely check this one out as an audiobook.

I am chomping at the bit for the sequel because DANG IT Rebecca Quinn is killing me with that cliffhanger. 

I was pleasantly surprised at the depth that these characters have, the plot is wonderful and i enjoyed the balance of spice to plot development.

If you haven't met the brutes of bristlebrook you should do so immediately. 

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional mysterious slow-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

I just don't even know where to begin after that ending .....

This series has quickly become my favorite in the MASSVERSE. 

Forever a Bryce stan.

I do want more of the Ruhn frat boys in the next book though because they are my FAV.

I will need time to recover and collect my thoughts after this book. brb gonna go cry for a bit.

Tame the Heart by Ava Hunter

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

This book tossed me right back into my small-town cowboy romance obsession.

I am just such a sucker for a rough & grumpy cowboy who loves his woman WELL.

This book had me hooked from the start. Ruby is on a mission to check off things on her bucket list & it leads her to Runaway Ranch which is owned by our man of the hour Charlie Montgomery. Now Charlie is not the biggest fan of Ruby at first but Runaway Ranch is in serious need of good PR & our girl Ruby is an excellent social media manager. Ruby is going to help Charlie save the ranch but the one stipulation is that Ruby will only be there for the summer after which she is continuing on her way to California to continue with her bucket list. 
It all sounds pretty straight forward right? Well, Ruby is carrying a HUGE secret, one that will change everything. 

Trust me when I say, you NEED to read this. It was such a beautiful story & it will probably be one of my favorite reads this year. 

Voyeur Café by Jasmine Grace

emotional funny fast-paced

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

5.0

I was super excited to read this book, up until its release I felt like the author was on my FYP at least once a day promoting it & I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. 

This was the sweetest love story, I loved the black cat/golden retriever energy of our main characters as the story began. Throughout the book, it was such a joy to watch our main characters' relationship grow and soften. 
I really loved that our FMC didn't just roll over and say oh woah is me I guess I have to give up on my dream, she fought for what she loved & it was a really fun ride.
The spice was really fun & balanced well with the plot.

I thought this was a very unique romance storyline, it was refreshing to read. I look forward to seeing what Grace writes next.