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Bring Me Back by Kristen Granata

*ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* Kristen Granata always knows how to bring mental health to the table and showcase the truthfulness of it and how to live with it. Her stories are always healing and gives hope that you’ll be able to reach that happily ever after one day too. Bring…

Forbidden Mafia Prince by Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank

*an ARC provided in exchange for an honest review* Brooke and Ella have only gone and done it! Gone and stole my whole soul, because a Mafia MM Romance?! Hell yeah!! So if you’ve read Brooke or Ella before you will know they have the most phenomenal backlist, like seriously there isn’t a trope I…

Twisted Lies

An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review If anyone asks I totally did not spend a whole day reading non stop! As bad as I tried to savour the final Twisted book I couldn’t help myself and caved. I have loved and been curious about Stella since the first book Twisted Love.…

Ever Mine

I’m back in Honey Mountain and I truly wish I don’t ever have to leave! Laura Pavlov has such an art for creating stories which let you fall deeply into their world with ease. In book 2, we get to travel with Everly and Hawk and their second chance romance. Having not been in each…

Kiss Away Your Pain

*An ARC provided in exchange for an honest review* Candi and Enzo’s story was so much fun to dive into and it did not let me down! Debbie Cormack continues to shine with every new release, and it’s been amazing to follow her journey since her debut release. More than that it’s so much fun…

On The Way To The Wedding by Julia Quinn

Wow, I can’t believe I’ve made it to this point … the end. It’s bittersweet but so delightful. I remember reading The Duke and I weeks ago now and not trusting that I’d get addicted to it but finish the book amicably and be done. However that’s not what happened… A moment like no other,…

It’s In His Kiss by Julia Quinn

Sighing and grinning like a fool isn’t a typical way I feel when finishing a book but damn me if It’s In His Kiss hasn’t been a marvelous ride. Haycinth has been one of the most delightful characters since we first meet her. She’s open minded, doesn’t hesitate to say what she feels and is…

When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn

Bridgerton’s aren’t the only ones easy to love. Oh no, I didn’t think I could fall so hard for a rake that wasn’t one of the Bridgerton’s but enter Michael Stirling and we’ll all bets are off the table! Michael to me was a combination of Anthony and Colin. He was a through and thorough…

The Godparent Trap

*An ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review* Immediately reading the blurb my brain went “Life As We Know It”. It’s one of my favourite rom-coms that’s packed full of romance, enemies to lovers, forced proximity and loss and grief. I knew if Rachel Van Dyken was taking her spin at…

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

Oh the delight that remains on my face and in my heart and mind the moment I seem to finish a Julia Quinn novel. I think I can speak for all avid readers that it’s rare to find an author that you wish to devour everything they’ve ever written. It’s a once in a blue…

Office Date

*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* Rachel Van Dyken is one of those rare authors who can hop from writing a dark romance to a rom-com, like her talent has no bounds and I am here for it!! Office Date is the second year of Emory Games, by the one and…

Wicked Flame

Dedicating time for a book is when you know you’re in it for the long haul with this author. And for Ella Frank I would truly drop everything to grab her next release and fall into my comfort wormhole without question. Wicked Flame has been on my mind since I finished Wicked Heat and it…

Dead Girls Never Talk

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review* Dead Girls Never Talk, what a story!! Where to begin!? I think I have to start by saying Sammi I’m soo glad you’ve found your stride because you are running up moutains with this series! I can’t get enough of it! Truly every new release seems to…

Taylor Swift Songs to BrElla Books

I DID A THING! *hides* It’s no secret that I LOVE Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine. It’s also no secret that I have a forever growing love for Taylor Swift! Knowing Ella and Brooke adore Taylor as much as me, I couldn’t help myself! I did a thing…below you will find my personal picks of…

Nevertheless

Love and Leashes was my first introduction to the Korean Entertainment Industry, but Nevertheless was my first taste at K-Dramas. And it’s fair to say this one drama left a lasting impression. As a person, I have a habit of making sure anything I decide to read or watch, I dive in without any pre-conceived…

An Offer From A Gentleman

Julia Quinn, well where do I start… After finishing Anthony’s book I was curious to see who would be next, and was pleasantly surprised to see it was Benedict, brother number two! As soon as I devoured the blurb I was positively giddy. Cinderella is a classic tale everyone knows and loves, so to see…

Always Mine by Laura Pavlov

*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* Laura Pavlov is back again with a heart warming read, full of romance, spice and sweetness. I truly could read anything by Laura as I know I’ll be in for a rounded story, with well developed characters, lovable side characters and most of all a…

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

Anthony Bridgerton…you own my soul!! I’ve never experienced falling in love with a secondary character as hard as I did when meeting Anthony in The Duke and I. He was just the perfect balance of charismatic and sweet, plus his love for his family shone so bright you couldn’t help seeing what a great man…

A Business Proposal

It’s a rarity to find nuggets of gold in our lifetime that provides us comfort and happiness. Small or big things that fill our hearts with warmth and hope that, maybe being born at this time was meant to be, so you wouldn’t miss out on this light of joy! It’s truly the best feeling…

The Duke & I by Julia Quinn

My Oh My, I’m likely to write this review trying to imitate the proper English spoken in The Duke and I because I have been able to immerse myself so far into this book I can’t imagine where I begin and the 19th Century starts anymore. As a reader of romance I’m willing to try…

Love & Leashes

There are moments in life where you may be going through something tough or draining. It’s hard to escape it, or feel like there is any way out of your mind. However just like how diamonds are formed, it’s within those especially consuming moments we are able to find something great to hold onto. I’ve…

Bridgerton Season 2 – The Viscount Who Loved Me

SPOILERS FROM BOOK AND TV SHOW HERE! Dear Reader, I’m not Lady Whistledown, but as she always has something to say I couldn’t help myself but need to write something down too today. My heart aches, and I wish it could have been in a pleasing way, but after sleeping on it and seeing other…

One-Timer by Teagan Hunter

*an ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* Teagan Hunter back at it again!! Her humour is something I’ll always come back for. Banter in her books is always easy to read and breezes you through the entire read. One-Timer is a book I didn’t expect to come from Teagan maybe ever lol,…

One-Timer by Teagan Hunter

*an ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* Teagan Hunter back at it again!! Her humour is something I’ll always come back for. Banter in her books is always easy to read and breezes you through the entire read. One-Timer is a book I didn’t expect to come from Teagan maybe ever lol,…

Wicked Heat by Ella Frank

*an ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* Ella Frank knows how to not only end a book on a brilliantly enticing cliff hanger but keep you wanting so much more throughout the novel! Wicked Heat has been anticipating on my list from the moment I finished my entire BrElla binge last year.…

Friends with Benefactors

Penelope Taylor, the youngest and last single sibling from the GD Taylor clan! I have loved her throughout the series so was thrilled to hear she was getting a book! Laura and Willow once again do not let us down with a hilarious, best friends to lovers read. One full of fun, protective brother’s and…

Broken Crown by Rachel Van Dyken

*an ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* All good things must come to an end…or do they? If you’ve been my RVD’s side since her first Mafia book, Elite, then you know what you’re in for. Nothing ever truly ends when you’re in the Mafia, but Broken Crown is a beautiful conclusion…

Twisted Hate by Ana Huang

*an ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* Ana Huang you nail it every damn time! Josh and Jules were everything I imagined they would be from the moment I was hooked on them from Twisted Love! Your work continues to grow and get better. More than that you do the characters justice.…

Blind Pass by Teagan Hunter

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review* Teagan Hunter has her niche and it’s always a joy diving into her books because of that reason. She always brings a light, funny witted book, low on angst and high on humour! Seeing her confidently dive into sport romance makes me so happy too! She nails…

Claimed by Laura Pavlov

*an ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* Saying goodbye is always bittersweet. I could live in Willow Spring forever! Finally getting Ivy and Ty’s story makes me so happy and sad. It was all I could have dreamed of but it’s over and now they are off living their happily ever after.…

Truth or Dare by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

The End, is forever bittersweet bur more so with Truth of Dare. Why you ask? It’s because I dedicated months (4 in total) to reading the entire backlist of Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank. I fell hard and fast with Logan and Tate and it’s led me to Kieran and Bash. It’s a been a…

Dare Me by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

Every time Brooke and Ella leave a cliff hanger they always make sure the angst is worth it! Bash and Kieran are in for a further ride with Dare Me. Be sure to grab Dare You, before jumping on this one, as there will be slight spoilers below, but I’ll try to keep it vague.…

Dare You by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

So I’ve been on a Brella Backlist binge for the past few months and having reached Kieran and Bash, finally, I was scared to dive in, not wanting it to be over. But all good things must come to an end right? No! Because that’s what re-reading is for guys, so no worries I pushed…

Classified by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

Brooke and Ella you guys love to tease right until the end don’t you! That ending was perfect so sweet and sexy and has me still wanting more but I’m happy to imagine how things unfold for their future, so it’s cool I’ll let you off this time! Now where to begin, Panther and Solo…

Need For Speed by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

As the line goes…I got the need for speed! And boy do we speed up this book! After that shocking ending to book 1, there was no doubt I needed to know things would go up after. We pick right where we left off and it’s a emotional punch this book. We get to dig…

Danger Zone by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

Wow, what a ride!! Panther and Solo have been on my radar for a good year but I’m so glad I’ve finally got to meet them, as they did not dissapoint. It’s instant attraction for both but when they’re found to be in the same academy fighting to be the top player, it adds some…

My Summer In Seoul by Rachel Van Dyken

Everytime I get the chance to read a book by Rachel Van Dyken, I know I will be left in good hands. I know I’m in for a ride, and will be leaving it feeling happy and stated. My Summer In Seoul, did just that once again. RVD mentioned this was a passion project of…

Lust Hate Love by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

Lust Hate Love, I mean a title couldn’t for the book any better for the couple inside. Killian Michael’s owned a piece of my heart the moment I met him way back in A Little Bit Like Desire and then seeing him with the band through Halo and Viper’s series, Iovef him more. He’s forever…

An Affair In Paris by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

Oh my, can I start with how I wish there was more than these five chapters? I loved Imogen, Slade and Jagger from the previous Fallen Angel books so of course hopped onto this so freaking fast. Imgoen is sister to the lead singer, Halo, and completely off limits to fellow band mates. But when…

ANGEL by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

“You’re a burst of starlight across my dark, jaded soul.” I’m not crying at this soft as hell ending. Brooke and Ella have done it again with a masterful trilogy that has made me feel nothing but a heap load of emotions. ANGEL is the third book in the Fallen Angel trilogy following Halo and…

VIPER by Brooke Blain & Ella Frank

Oh Viper, you jaded asshole. I mean the words are fitting coming from Halo but dammit if Halo’s light and excitment doesn’t come and push you to show your softness. What an ending?! Right like how am I still alive it feels like a fever dream! But Brooke and Ella really said, let us take…

HALO by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

H O T ! D A M N ! This books needs to come with a warning: every chapter make risk you Kindle overheating! Oh damn, Brooke and Ella I have to date by saying this may be your spicest read so far and I mean you guys alway pack a heatful punch in all…

A Little Bit Like Desire by Brooke Blaine

A Little Bit Like Desire, more like a whole hell of a lot like desire and something else… Ah what a book! Right?! I mean where do I ever begin with this essay of a love letter to Brooke Blaine! I mean there is too much to cover so I guess we better get stuck…

A Little Bit Like Love by Brooke Blaine

If there’s one thing I can always be ensured of with a Brooke Blaine read, it’s the fact I will end the story with a smile on my face. A little bit like love, did just that and then some. This book is a standalone but I have a feeling just like myself you’ll be…

Good Intentions by Ella Frank

Oh my treble heart, I’m the softest I’ve ever been after reading an Ella Frank book. I am melting into a puddle right now and wish the pages hadn’t ended on Gabe and Marcus’s story but I’d be lying if I didn’t say the ending was perfection. This duet starts with Bad Intentions, take the…

Bad Intentions by Ella Frank

When it comes to Ella Frank, sleep is not a part of my schedule. I still can’t believe just how fast I’ve breathing through her books, but who can blame me when you’re in for a hell of ride! Bad Intentions is book 1 in the Intentions Duet! It follows Marcus St. James who we…

Bad Boys Never Fall by S.J. Sylvis

*an ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* Keeping this review short and simple as you need to grab Good Girls Never Rise before grabbing book 2! It picks up right where we were left off and damn things go downhill right away! Sammi doesn’t give us a moment to rest with all…

North of the Stars by Monica James

*arc provided in exchange for an honest review* Monica James never dissapoints with bring the dark romances and this novel just proves that whether the genre is contemp or historical she can bring her A game! I will start by saying the book was brilliantly written and if you’re up for diving into the Viking…

The Meeting by K.M. Ryan

Kailynn and Chase are a dream duo and I have to say this was an enjoyable read! This novel was full of second chances and I’m a sucker for those. Both Kailynn and Chase haven’t had the best luck with relationships and so it’s crazy to imagine them being together could mean something more than…

Secrets & Lies by Brooke Blaine & Ella Frank

*an ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* Brooke and Ella are back to bring us all a #DirtyGoodTime and indeed they went beyond expectations! So Secrets and Lies overall is one of my favourite romance tropes: forbidden. Ryder is Ash’s student and him his teacher. Plus throw in Ryder becoming friends with…

Headlines by Ella Frank

Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling. That isn’t a quote from the book but it’s a quote that comes to mind as I hit the end on this series. What a journey it has been?! From Inside Affair’s first chapter it’s kinda crazy fo imagine where Sean and Xander’s story would lead them too.…

Breaking News by Ella Frank

I don’t tears in my eyes right now. And I will not disclose whether they are happy or sad ones, because to be completely honest it’s a mix. The stabbing in chest says I’m in pain though!! The ending! Oh damn, Ella I was praying that things wouldn’t turn this way but shit book 3…

Inside Affair by Ella Frank

Ella, I’m going to persume you love me so much that you want to bring me as much emotional turmoil as possible with your reads because after the ending of Inside Affair I feel like I could personally scream into oblivion about how tied up I am with these characters! Oof had do get that…

Good Girls Never Rise by S.J. Sylvis

*an ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review* Sammi!! OMG where do I begin! I’ll start with thank you for trusting your gut and giving us this phenomenal book that is a brilliant combo of dark romance and high school romance! Throw in a hell of a lot of suspense and yep, I’m…