The premise of The Perfect Guy Doesn’t Exist immediately intrigued me. I mean, what teenager wouldn’t want the chance to get to meet their favorite television character? It is just as fun as I hoped. The Perfect Guy Doesn’t Exist is not just a run of the mill romance novel. One might expect it to … More ARC Review: The Perfect Guy Doesn’t Exist by Sophie Gonzales
Tessa Bailey is unequivocally the romance queen. I have read and enjoyed many of her books over the years. Fangirl Down is not my favorite of her books, but I enjoyed it. I am a big fan of the grumpy sunshine trope, and Fangirl Down does it very well. Josephine is an enthusiastic fan of … More Review: Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey
I am a Rachel Lynn Solomon super fan. Not only are her books smart, thoughtful, and funny, but they also are always full of mental health and Jewish representation. Past Present Future is no exception. I just reread Today Tonight Tomorrow with my husband, and I fell in love with Rowan and Neil all over … More ARC Review: Past Present Future by Rachel Lynn Solomon
It should not come as a surprise to you that I love a good Jane Austen retelling, and I have read many over the years. I decided that I wanted to reread all of Austen’s work in 2023, and I’ve gotten through five of her six books so far. (I am dawdling on picking up … More ARC Review: Dashed by Amanda Quain
Emma Lord has long established herself as one of my favorite authors. Not only is she one of my auto-buy authors, but I have made my husband read every single one of her books as well. Lord has been writing young adult books for the past few years, but she moved into the adult realm … More ARC Review: The Breakup Pact by Emma Lord
I’ve read all of the books in the Finlay Donovan series and feel very invested in Vero and Finlay’s story at this point. The first book in the series is far and away the strongest book, but I will keep reading them as long as Cosimano publishes them. Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice doesn’t feel … More ARC Review: Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano
I really enjoyed Helena Greer’s last book, Season of Love, a romance centering on Hannah Rosenstein’s cousin, Miriam. It was so much fun to revisit Carrigan’s and all of its crew in For Never and Always. Levi and Hannah’s relationship provides a lot of good lessons about marriage. They love each other, but life has … More ARC Review: For Never and Always by Helena Greer
I read the last book in the Pine Hollow series, Pride and Puppies, last November and loved it. Dogs can bring out the best in people, and the concept of a romance novel series that prominently features dogs is such a brilliant concept. As the parent of a destructive canine, I totally related to Kendall’s … More ARC Review: Four Weddings and a Puppy by Lizzie Shane
I loved Ali Stroker when I saw her in Spring Awakening and Oklahoma! on Broadway. She is a captivating performer with an incredible voice. I cheered from my couch as she won a Tony for her performance as Ado Annie. Her first book with Stacy Davidowitz, The Chance to Fly, brought me so much joy, … More ARC Review: Cut Loose! by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz
I am a sucker for a holiday romance, and Tessa Bailey is certainly the contemporary romance queen. Wreck the Halls is not my favorite of Bailey’s work, but it is compelling and fun with just the right amount of holiday cheer. The premise of Wreck the Halls is so fun. Melody and Beat are given … More Review: Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
Bubbling up with Helena 