I’ve been lucky enough to receive ARCS of almost all of Timothy Janovsky’s books for the past few years. Thank you to Afterglow for making that happen once again here. One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker has Janovsky’s signature whimsy. Also, like his other books, it addresses the mental health of the main characters. … More ARC Review: One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker by Timothy Janovsky
This was a different reading year for me. I started the year very pregnant, which did not lend itself to a lot of reading. Then, of course, I was deep in the newborn trenches. Again, not a lot of reading happening there. Eventually, I did get back more into a reading groove, but I didn’t … More My Favorite Reads of 2025
It is no secret that I love a good romance novel. The premise of this book immediately intrigued me, especially as someone who loves Susan Lee’s previous work. If you are a lover of romance novels like I am (and like Irene is), this book is for you. It is so clear from this book … More ARC Review: The Romance Rivalry by Susan Lee
My thoughts on the Broadway production of The Last Five Years can be summed up by Jamie’s words from the show, “It’s fine, it’s fine, it’s fine. It’s what I wanted.” Yes, I did want this show that has been beloved to me for nearly two decades to come to Broadway, but maybe not quite … More Review: The Last Five Years on Broadway
From the first page, The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club is funny and charming. As a millennial I will say that I immediately was reminded of John Tucker Must Die, and seeing that connection in the publisher’s summary makes so much sense. First of all, I love the group of Kat, Olivia, and Elle. Each one of … More ARC Review: The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao
I love theater, and I love Gypsy, so I immediately was drawn into the title of Everything’s Coming Up Rosie. I firmly believe, as a theater nerd, that more books should be set in theaters. There is so much capacity for drama and romance there. I enjoyed reading Everything’s Coming Up Rosie, but it’s not … More ARC Review: Everything’s Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh
Hello, Emma Lord’s biggest fan here. I loved her first adult book, The Breakup Pact, and I was thrilled to get an early copy of her second adult romance. I love a good second chance romance. Sam and Mackenzie have a deep professional and personal history. It is clear from the beginning of the novel … More ARC Review: For the Record by Emma Lord
Rachel Lynn Solomon is one of those authors whose work blows me away every single time. I have always admired the Jewish and mental health representation in every single one of her books. She also has a unique way of bringing readers into her main characters’ heads that not makes them so rich and real. … More ARC Review: When in Amsterdam by Rachel Lynn Solomon
At the time of writing (12/31/24), I have read 116 books this year. We’ll see if I’m able to finish another book today. I read a lot of books I loved this year. Here are some of the ones that stood out for me this year. While most of these books were also released in … More My Favorite Reads of 2024
The first Timothy Janovsky novel I read was, You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince, and I loved it. Janovsky brings whimsy and humor to all of his books, and a dose of holiday magic just makes the romance all the more special. The Merriest Misters is a second chance holiday romance that had me smiling … More Review: The Merriest Misters by Timothy Janovsky
Bubbling up with Helena 