Want You to Want Me Author: Lorelei James Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: Gabi (Gabriella Welk) is a former Olympic hockey player who works at Jax’s rink (see previous book, I Want You Back). She has a frenemy relationship with Jax’s brother, Nolan, but they really don’t know one another. When Nolan goes […]
You Had Me at Hola Author: Alexis Daria Reviewer: Jen Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: You Had Me at Hola is one of my favorite reads of the summer. Filled with strong Latinx characters, laugh-out-loud humor, and a touching romance, this book should be on your must read list. Jasmine is fairly well-known from […]
Paradise Cove Author: Jenny Holiday Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Dr. Nora Walsh is a newcomer to Moonflower Bay. She moved from Toronto to be the town’s physician for two years, leasing the space and practice from the town’s retired doctor. She’s taking two years away from her life to regroup and reset […]
Sweet Mess Author: Jayci Lee Reviewer: Nima Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Picture in your mind movie action hero Lee Byung-hun, more popularly known as the character Han Cho Bai in Reds 2, and his real life wife Lee Min Jung as the stars of a sweet Hollywood rom-com. When I started reading this […]
Rough Creek Author: Kaki Warner Reviewer: Ang Rating: C- What I’m Talking About: I would like to start by saying I am a big fan of Kaki Warner. I have been reading her historical fiction for years and if you look at past reviews you will see overall I really enjoy them. Ms. Warner tends […]
Boyfriend Material Author: Alexis Hall Reviewer: B. Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Though I was fortunate enough to receive an advanced copy of this book for the purpose of review, I had so much faith that I’d like it that I preordered it for myself the instant I heard it was being published. And […]
Audiobook review: Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Take a Hint, Dani Brown was one of my most anticipated releases for 2020, and it does not disappoint! I continue to adore Ms. Hibbert’s storytelling, and the book features one of my favorite tropes – fake relationships. Zaf is a retired pro rugby player who […]
Not Like the Movies Author: Kerry Winfrey Reviewer: Nima Rating: C What I’m Talking About: I’m sorry to say that I did not like the second installment in Kerry Winfrey’s Waiting for Tom Hanks series, Not Like the Movies, nearly as much as the first. It’s not nearly as cute or tidy, but then again, Winfrey did […]
The Dare Author: Elle Kennedy Reviewer: Nima Rating: A What I’m Talking About: *Swoon* The Dare, is the fourth and final book in the Briar U Series. This is the love story of Conor Edwards and Taylor Marsh. We met Conor in Hunter’s book, The Play. The fellow Briar hockey team member is good friends with Hunter […]
40-Love Author: Olivia Dade Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Tess is celebrating her upcoming 40th birthday by taking a tropical vacation with her best friend. When a rogue wave takes Tess’s bikini top, she enlists the help of a handsome stranger to help keep innocent children from seeing her rather large assets. Lucas […]
More than Neighbors Author: Shannon Stacey Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Meredith and her daughter Sophie move to Blackberry Bay, NH, to make a new start after the tragic death of her husband two years prior. Although she grew up in the small town and her parents live near, she’s lived in […]
The Summer Deal Author: Jill Shalvis Reviewer: Jennifer Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: The Summer Deal is the fifth full-length novel in the Wildstone series by Jill Shalvis, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone since the only connection in the series is the town of Wildstone. This time around we get […]
The Boyfriend Project Author: Farrah Rochon Reviewer: Jen Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: The Boyfriend Project is the first in a new contemporary romance series from Farrah Rochon. The series, which is set up at the start of the book, follows three women who become friends after they discover they’ve all been dating the […]
He’s Come Undone Anthology Authors: Emma Barry, Olivia Dade, Adriana Herrera, Ruby Lang, Cat Sebastian Reviewer: Jen Rating: A-/B+ What I’m Talking About: He’s Come Undone is a wonderful anthology with five unique romances. Here are my thoughts on each (book blurbs are listed below the review). “Appassionata” by Emma Barry Brennan is an expert piano […]
Audiobook review: Love on Beach Avenue by Jennifer Probst Avery Sunshine and her two sisters took over Sunshine Bridal from their retired parents. Avery loves her job, loves creating the perfect wedding, and loves love. When her best friend Ally asks her to plan her own wedding on short notice, Avery jumps at the chance. The […]