If you’ve been following me and/or reading my blog, you know that I am an Emma Lord super fan. I adore Lord and her work. Every piece of her writing sparkles off the page with her signature blend of wit, emotion, and humor. The Rival is no exception. I love that Lord has moved into … More ARC Review: The Rival by Emma Lord
If you know me, you know I love the musical & Juliet. The show imagines, at the request of Shakespeare’s wife, for a change in the end of Romeo and Juliet. She asks Shakespeare to collaborate with her to write a version of the ending of the play where Juliet doesn’t die. I am a … More My Favorite Shakespeare References in & Juliet
As a little Jewish girl who went to a Jewish day school, I remember reading a folktale about the golem. I was certainly fascinated by the idea of a creature essentially summoned to protect Jews from anti-semitism. Never did I imagine that I would read a romance novel that heavily featured that folklore. I really … More ARC Review: Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer
It has been so miserably hot here in the NYC area that a romance set around the Christmas season was EXACTLY what I needed. Hers for the Weekend is just as charming as Helena Greer’s two earlier books in the Carrigan’s series. Carrigan’s is a magical Christmas wonderland (run by Jews, of course) in upstate … More ARC Review: Hers for the Weekend by Helena Greer
I’ve been a big fan of Casey McQuiston’s work since I first read Red, White, and Royal Blue. I love how different each of the stories of their books are, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed each one. The Pairing has McQuiston’s signature wit and charm, but with a European backdrop. Throughout The Pairing, Theo and Kit … More ARC Review: The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
The main characters of The Au Pair Affair, Burgess and Tallulah, are introduced in Fangirl Down, the previous book in this new sports romance series by Tessa Bailey. I was intrigued by them from their cameo in the previous book, and their story did not let me down. I love interconnected romance novels. Josephine and … More ARC Review: The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey
The Tony Awards, which honor excellence in Broadway theater, are my favorite night of the year. I have been watching them religiously for years, and this Sunday night will be no exception. This season was incredibly packed with 21 new musicals opening this season (which began last May). Because of this sheer volume, I will … More Tony Awards Predictions 2024
I’ve read and enjoyed many of Timothy Janovky’s books. His books have a witty energy that jumps off the page. They manage to be funny and entertainly while addressing serious subjects, and You Had Me at Happy Hour is no exception. This was my third book by Janovsky, and I love that he has such … More ARC Review: You Had Me at Happy Hour by Timothy Janovsky
The title of The Rom-Commers immediately captured my interest. I am a romcom girlie through and through – both in terms of books and movies. I’ve read several of Katherine Center’s other books lately, and this one is my favorite. Emma initially seems to be a totally selfless person. She puts her own life and … More ARC Review: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
Finally Fitz by Marisa Kanter is straight up delightful. It is full of fun, interesting, and well-developed characters. The story is engaging and uses tropes well. It is one of those books that is guaranteed to leave you smiling. I am a huge fan of both second chance romance and friends to lovers as tropes, … More ARC Review: Finally Fitz by Marisa Kanter
Bubbling up with Helena 