Mister Romance was nothing like I expected. I’m not even sure what I expected, I just know that wasn’t it. In one major way, the unexpectedness was great. The plot was completely original and fresh and was unlike anything else I’ve read before. I liked Max. In the beginning he was very shrouded in mystery so I was hungry for every tiny morsel Eden could uncover about him. Who is Mister Romance? What does he do? Where is he? Why does he do this? How did he even start doing it? So many unanswered questions is what really hooked me. But on … [Read more...]
Review: Concourse by Santino Hassell
I can’t stop thinking about this book, or rather my reaction to this book. Within the past year I’ve discovered Santino Hassell and have enjoyed his work. Mostly. His stories may not always work for me but I have grown to look forward to his distinct writing style and dynamic character portrayals. And for the first half of Concourse I was really into it. I loved the childhood crush element and appreciated the Bronx setting. Then the angst grew. And grew and grew…and grew, and my interest took a nose dive. I loved the start of this book. I … [Read more...]
Review: Before I Ever Met You by Karina Halle
Before I Ever Met You by Karina Halle is a contemporary romance made for the pages, but fit for screen. With this love story, Halle takes the reader on a swoon-worth and sigh-inducing journey that’s sexy, elating, and just plain romantic. Before is a seemingly simple romance, but it's one that held me pretty rapt. It’s simple in the sense that it’s a calm romance, a slow-burn romance, a mature romance. As time passes (And as I get older, I guess; whatever) I find that I appreciate these love stories more for their lack of bullshit. I love … [Read more...]
Mini Review: Trophy Wife by Alessandra Torre
I needed a quick, dirty read, and that's exactly what I got with The Trophy Wife. This is one of Alessandra Torre's earliest works, edited and repackaged, and her unique style is evident. The story could've been more flushed out to make the suspense element more dynamic—everything happens very quickly. Although, if it was a longer novel, the premise may have been even more unreal since it might appear to take itself too seriously. Who knows? This story, as is, is gripping and intensely sexy. I really loved the writing; the prose almost … [Read more...]
Review + Excerpt: Revelry by Kandi Steiner
“There are no rules when it comes to life and love, and even if there were the would only exist to be broken. There’s no methodology, no equation, no right or wrong or guided path of light. Stop asking yourself what other people will think or what you should do and listen to your heart.” I don’t read contemporary romance as much as I used to, but when I do, I love when they’re like Revelry. Kandi Steiner’s well-balanced love story is one that held me from start to finish. “Somewhere along the way, our love grew black, charred from an angry … [Read more...]
Review: Walk of Shame by Lauren Layne
Walk of Shame was my first experience reading Lauren Layne. I’ve seen her books around a lot and was familiar with her name, but for some reason there just was never a book that really jumped out at me. When a friend of mine, who just might be more opinionated than I am, gave this book a glowing review, I couldn’t resist. The cover is adorable and enemies-to-lovers is one of my all time favorite tropes. I was not disappointed. Layne’s writing is excellent. She pulled me in right from the beginning. It flowed well, making it an easy read. … [Read more...]
Review + Excerpt: The Hot Shot by Kristen Callihan
At first glance you might think this could be just another shallow, thinly developed new(ish) adult sports romance. However it is quite easy to refute those thoughts when you’re up past your usual bedtime by three hours and cursing the 6am alarm because you can’t stop/won’t stop reading. The Hot Shot features characters that you’ll undeniably fall in love with, dialogue that is entertaining and witty and writing that is simply a pleasure to read. Finn and Chess have stolen my heart and I can’t wait for you to meet them. I loved Finn and … [Read more...]
Review: How to Bang a Billionaire by Alexis Hall
“Everything was worth it for the power to give Caspian Hart just a little bit of joy." I have mixed feelings about How to Bang a Billionaire. Well, not about the title—that I love. I find the novel is a mixture of effervescence, sadness, and frustration. Alexis Hall played with my mood throughout this experience, and I’m not sure I appreciate that. How to Bang a Billionaire (still love the title! :)) follows Arden, a twenty-year-old Oxford graduate and Caspian, the billionaire. With more than a few (though not as much as 50) shades of … [Read more...]
Review: Tortured by Nicole Williams
Tortured is an excellent name for this book, because it describes precisely how I felt the entire time I was reading it. And I know that sounds like something I would say about an awful book, but that’s not at all the case. This book was so well-written that it was painful, because I felt everything. It was too real. Way too real. It made me feel way more than I was comfortable feeling, especially since reading is my escape and my happy place. This book was so good and honest about what it was that I didn’t enjoy enjoying it. Does that … [Read more...]
Review: Twist by Kylie Scott
I’ve been a huge fan of Kylie Scott’s since I first read Lick from the Stage Dive series back in 2013. I was excited for this spinoff series, and even though I was fairly let down by the first book, I’m happy to say that Twist was a pleasant surprise. It was what I’ve come to expect from Scott; funny, sexy, charming, and sweet. Her characters and her writing usually have this charm about them, and I was so happy to have it back in this book. Reading it almost felt nostalgic. The opening scene of this book is one of the reasons that I … [Read more...]
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