Charles brings many of my favorite things about her writing to this book, such as dynamic and memorable characters and the politics of family and society. Robin and Hart clash immediately, which of course means that they are meant for each other. Hart sees through Robin and his sister’s fortune-hunting scheme and sets out to … Continue reading Review: The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by K.J. Charles
Review: May the Best Man Win by J.R. Gray & Kate Hawthorne
I’m already a solid fan of Hawthorne, but a friend encouraged me to also check out works by Gray, so this seemed like the perfect option. This book is a fun enemies-to-lovers romance with a dash of kink and plenty of wedding shenanigans, so basically lots of my favorite things. Jasper and Lincoln grew on … Continue reading Review: May the Best Man Win by J.R. Gray & Kate Hawthorne
Review: Proficiency Bonus (Roll For Love #3) by Charlie Novak
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Roll For Love series: Natural Twenty (#1)Charisma Check (#2) Disclaimer: I received an electronic advanced review copy of this book from the author. Novak teased a relationship between Jason and Lewis in the epilogue of her previous book, leaving me with so many questions. Starting with: … Continue reading Review: Proficiency Bonus (Roll For Love #3) by Charlie Novak
Review: Protectors Series by Sloane Kennedy
This post contains reviews for the books currently available in the Protectors series: Absolution (Book 1)Salvation (Book 2)Retribution (Book 3)Forsaken (Book 4)Vengeance (Book 5)A Protector's Family Christmas (Book 5.5)Discovering Daisy (Book 5.6)Atonement (Book 6)Revelation (Book 7)Redemption (Book 8)Defiance (Book 9)Protecting Elliot (Book 9.5)Unexpected (Book 10)Made Mine (Book 10.5)Shattered (Book 11)Unbroken (Book 12)Pretend You're Mine (Book … Continue reading Review: Protectors Series by Sloane Kennedy
Review: The Summer of Us by Lily Morton
I keep doing this weird thing where I put off reading books by this author and then can’t figure out why because her writing is pretty freaking amazing. Once I got over the hurdle of acknowledging that I was missing backstory with these two characters (since this book is a spin-off from a previous series), … Continue reading Review: The Summer of Us by Lily Morton
Review: Mallory Vineyard Series by Kate Hawthorne & E.M. Denning
Future Fake Husband (Book 1) This book is chock-full of fun romance tropes, including fake relationship, a relationship for external reasons, and of course, “there’s only one bed!” Despite these multiple familiar scenarios, the book managed to include plenty of unique elements that I enjoyed. Both Cole and Rhett are solid characters dedicated to their … Continue reading Review: Mallory Vineyard Series by Kate Hawthorne & E.M. Denning
Review: Love Logic Series by K.M. Neuhold
Rocket Science (Book 1) I’m not terribly interested in the “falling for the brother’s best friend” trope, but I’ve enjoyed previous books by this author and wanted to keep enjoying their work. This story bends the trope by having the brother urge his sibling and BFF into a friendship now that they live in the … Continue reading Review: Love Logic Series by K.M. Neuhold
Review: Break My Shell by K.A. Merikan
About halfway through this book, I felt the urge to tweet about it: “When you think you’re gonna read a ridiculous kinky romp and it turns out to be a really sweet, poignant love story instead.” I’ve gotten to the point (due to the sheer amount of reading being done) that I’m no longer officially … Continue reading Review: Break My Shell by K.A. Merikan
Review: Made Marian Series by Lucy Lennox
This post contains reviews of all the currently available books in the Made Marian series: Borrowing Blue (Book 1)Taming Teddy (Book 2)Jumping Jude (Book 3)Grounding Griffin (Book 4)Moving Maverick (Book 5)Delivering Dante (Book 6)A Very Marian Christmas (Book 7)Made Marian Shorts (Book 7.5)Made Mine (Book 8)Hay (Book 8.5)Made Marian Mixtape (Book 9) Borrowing Blue (Book … Continue reading Review: Made Marian Series by Lucy Lennox
Review: Date in a Pinch (Naughty in Pendleton #1) by Brigham Vaughn
Are the odds of such a meet-cute as this happening in real life slim to none? Of course. Luckily, this is a romance, so when Neil accidentally “outs” himself as interested in kink, Alexander is more intrigued than horrified. As teachers, they have to be relatively careful about who finds out about their interest in … Continue reading Review: Date in a Pinch (Naughty in Pendleton #1) by Brigham Vaughn
Review: Close Proximity Series by Lily Morton
Best Man (Book 1) Lily Morton came as a highly recommended author from various sources. I recently read and enjoyed her newest novel, a paranormal romance, and was pointed here as an excellent intro to her contemporary romance. Zeb and Jesse immediately captured my heart with their distinctive personalities, which are large enough to be … Continue reading Review: Close Proximity Series by Lily Morton
Review: Love Beyond Measure Series by E.M. Lindsey
The Edge of Heaven (Book 1) On the surface, this book shouldn't really work. It feels like "how many romance novel tropes can we cram into one story?" Let's see: fake date to a wedding, falling for the escort, hidden identity, getting back at an ex, idiots in love, and finally, there's only one bed! … Continue reading Review: Love Beyond Measure Series by E.M. Lindsey
Review: Finding Series by Sloane Kennedy
This post contains reviews of all the currently available books in the Finding series: Finding Home (Book 1)Finding Trust (Book 2)Finding Peace (Book 3)Finding Forgiveness (Book 4)Finding Hope (Book 5) Finding Home (Book 1) Cowboys, historical or modern-day, aren’t my go-to for romantic heroes. However, I’m fully invested in reading each of Kennedy’s sprawling shared … Continue reading Review: Finding Series by Sloane Kennedy
Review: Forever Wilde Series by Lucy Lennox
This post contains reviews of all the books currently available in the Forever Wilde series: Facing West (Book 1)Felix and the Prince (Book 2)Wilde Fire (Book 3)Hudson's Luck (Book 4)Flirt (Book 4.5)His Saint (Book 5)Wilde Love (Book 6)King Me (Book 7)NautiCal (Book 8) Facing West (Book 1) I'm not usually one for kid-fic stories, even … Continue reading Review: Forever Wilde Series by Lucy Lennox
Review: Goode Boys Series by Sean Ashcroft
Troublemaker (Book 1) Queer is a spectrum, and bisexuality is often rendered invisible in the M/M romance genre. That is not the case here, as reformed “troublemaker” Aiden accompanies Carter to a wedding as his fake date. Trouble is the plan here, to disrupt Carter’s mother’s plan to connect him with an old girlfriend. However, … Continue reading Review: Goode Boys Series by Sean Ashcroft
Review: Charisma Check (Roll for Love #2) by Charlie Novak
Read my review of Roll for Love #1: Natural Twenty Reading this book when I haven't been able to attend a fan convention in person for nearly a year was both bittersweet and precisely what I needed at the same time. I'm not a cosplayer (you'll find me over in the writing and fandom tracks), … Continue reading Review: Charisma Check (Roll for Love #2) by Charlie Novak
Review: Giving Consent Series by Kate Hawthorne
This post contains reviews of all the books in the Giving Consent series: "Worth the Switch" (Book 0.5)Worth the Risk (Book 1)Worth the Wait (Book 2)Worth the Fight (Book 3)Worth the Chance (Book 4)Desperately Seeking (supplemental novellas) Worth the Switch (Book 0.5) I read this short story immediately after completing the first book in the … Continue reading Review: Giving Consent Series by Kate Hawthorne
Review: Coming Out on Top by Nora Phoenix
Subverting character expectations realistically and creatively is a favorite of mine in fiction, especially in romance novels. This book could have easily gone the way it looks on the tin, in which robust and manly bear rescues twink with car trouble, and they live happily ever after. Instead, Mac is quite different from the burly, … Continue reading Review: Coming Out on Top by Nora Phoenix
Review: No Shame Series by Nora Phoenix
This post contains reviews of all the books in the No Shame series: No Filter (Book 1)No Limits (Book 2)No Fear (Book 3)No Shame (Book 4)No Angel (Book 5) No Filter (Book 1) This book is part of a series, but although the romantic arc is complete, the external plot is not. Even though the … Continue reading Review: No Shame Series by Nora Phoenix
Review: One Room at the Inn by Colette Davison
A freak snowstorm the night before Christmas results in a surprise gift for three friends who reunite when forced to take shelter. Ellis, Zev, and PK were besties in high school but lost touch over time as those growing up are wont to do. However, as it says on the tin, buried emotions and heretofore … Continue reading Review: One Room at the Inn by Colette Davison