Read my reviews of previous books in the Trophy Doms Social Club series: Humbled (#1) | Edged (#2) | Praised (#3) | Bound (#4) Barclay may be the final member of the Trophy Doms Social Club to fall, but Hawthorne brings this series full circle with yet another unique twist on the relationship and eventual romance between him and … Continue reading Book Review: Shared (Trophy Doms Social Club #5) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Bound (Trophy Doms Social Club #4) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Trophy Doms Social Club series: Humbled (#1) | Edged (#2) | Praised (#3) Now that the happily paired-off members of the Trophy Doms Social Club outnumber the single guys, the level of well-intentioned meddling between these friends gets turned up to 11. Little do they know, however, that Dalton … Continue reading Book Review: Bound (Trophy Doms Social Club #4) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Praised (Trophy Doms Social Club #3) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my reviews of previous books in the Trophy Doms Social Club series: Humbled (#1) | Edged (#2) Flynn may fit all the characteristics for being a card-carrying member of the Trophy Doms Social Club, but one thing I love about this series is how each member of this group of friends is still entirely unique. And … Continue reading Book Review: Praised (Trophy Doms Social Club #3) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Edged (Trophy Doms Social Club #2) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my review of the first book in the Trophy Doms Social Club series, Humbled. I cry at a lot of things in books, but not usually until after the first third of the story or so, once I’ve established a connection with the characters. I may have met Archie as a secondary character in … Continue reading Book Review: Edged (Trophy Doms Social Club #2) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Humbled (Trophy Doms Social Club #1) by Kate Hawthorne
This book is the beginning of a new series, but one of the heroes is an important secondary character in previous books by this author. I can confirm that this book does work as a stand-alone, but I was thrilled that Grayson got the metaphorical upgrade to anchor a new collection. I first read Hawthorne … Continue reading Book Review: Humbled (Trophy Doms Social Club #1) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Relentless (Room For Love #6) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my reviews of previous books in the Room For Love series: Reckless (#1) | Heartless (#2) | Faultless (#3) | Fearless (#4) | Limitless (#5) | A Very Messy Motel Brothers Wedding (#5.5) I was incredibly honored to be one of the few people to read this book before its surprise release. What makes it even more special is that … Continue reading Book Review: Relentless (Room For Love #6) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Necessary Time (All in Good Time #2) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my review of the previous book in the All in Good Time series, Necessary Space. Being a long-time fan of an author means that it's easy to have faith in a book despite it including a trope that doesn’t typically appeal to me. In this case, it’s the age-gap element that includes a character … Continue reading Book Review: Necessary Time (All in Good Time #2) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Necessary Space by Kate Hawthorne
Hawthorne is one of my must-buy authors because she writes compelling romances that are more than just a collection of tropes. Sure, it’s easy to describe this book as a “kinky age-gap romance,” but Hendrix and Miles are more than their ages and their relationship is about far more than kink. That being said, I … Continue reading Book Review: Necessary Space by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: One for the Road by Kate Hawthorne
One of my favorite things about Hawthorne’s writing is the way she plays with tropes in a manner that takes the story beyond the obvious. This is very much a second-chance romance, as a family tragedy forces one character home for the first time since leaving his high school boyfriend behind. However, that’s where the … Continue reading Book Review: One for the Road by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Heart2Heart Vol. 6 (multiple authors)
I was honored to be asked to review an advanced digital copy of the 2022 Heart2Heart collection, featuring many of my favorite authors. Since I'm reading this charity anthology for free, I've made a separate donation to a local LGBTQ+ organization. This book is only available for a limited time, so don't wait to grab … Continue reading Book Review: Heart2Heart Vol. 6 (multiple authors)
Book Review: Rebound by Kate Hawthorne
A bit of a long-running joke in this author’s social media groups is that she can’t write a stand-alone novel. This book, however, definitely stands alone, and whether she wrote it that way on purpose or not is irrelevant, because it still includes everything I love about her writing and storytelling. Ben and Thomas are … Continue reading Book Review: Rebound by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Until Now (Not Ready for Love #3) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Not Ready for Love series: Not Allowed (#1)To Love You (#2) This book is really the second part of the love story between Wyatt and Grant that starts in Not Allowed. Unfortunately for us, Hawthorne traumatizes her readers with a significant time gap between the two halves, … Continue reading Book Review: Until Now (Not Ready for Love #3) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: To Love You (Not Ready for Love #2) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my review of the first book in the Not Ready for Love series, Not Allowed. This book's first scene takes place right after Wyatt leaves for college in the previous novel, but luckily, Hawthorne doesn't make us relive THAT EPILOGUE. Probably because she is too busy cackling with sadistic glee over a different time … Continue reading Book Review: To Love You (Not Ready for Love #2) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Not Allowed (Not Ready for Love #1) by Kate Hawthorne
Hawthorne is one of those authors who can take typical genre tropes and always put her unique spin on them. In this case, she upends the dad’s best friend/age-gap romance premise by featuring two characters who are both too self-aware and incredibly dumb about everything they’re getting themselves into. As a mature adult in his … Continue reading Book Review: Not Allowed (Not Ready for Love #1) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: A Matter of Fact (Two Truths and a Lie #3) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Two Truths and a Lie series: A Real Good Lie (#1)A Cold Hard Truth (#2) Disclaimer: I received an electronic ARC of this novel from the author. Though I enjoy both plot- and character-driven fiction, one of my favorite elements of storytelling, no matter the genre, is that … Continue reading Book Review: A Matter of Fact (Two Truths and a Lie #3) by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: A Thousand Lifetimes by Kate Hawthorne
Vampires are my jam, and Hawthorne is one of my favorite authors. The only reason I hadn’t read this book before now is that I’m rationing her titles since I’m almost out of “new” things to read by her. Once I started this book, I couldn’t put it down. I didn’t get enough sleep last … Continue reading Book Review: A Thousand Lifetimes by Kate Hawthorne
Book Review: Destination Daddies Series (multiple authors)
This post includes reviews of books in the Destination Daddies series: Reel Love by Kate HawthorneAll Tied Up by Reese MorrisonLiving in Zin by G.R. LyonsSink or Swim by Chloe GrayJam Packed by R.J. MorayGreeking Out by Colette DavisonTourist Attraction by Luna David & Honey LondonAll the Queen's Men by Chara Croft & Harlow HayesS'more … Continue reading Book Review: Destination Daddies Series (multiple authors)
Review: Dual Defiance (Duality #3) by Kate Hawthorne
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Duality series: Dual Destruction (#1)Dual Surrender (#2) Disclaimer: I received an electronic ARC of this novel from the author. This book concludes a fascinating trilogy that showcases much of what makes Hawthorne stand out as a writer. What I particularly enjoy is how she delves further … Continue reading Review: Dual Defiance (Duality #3) by Kate Hawthorne
Review: Secrets in Edgewood Series by Kate Hawthorne
This post includes reviews of the books in the Secrets in Edgewood series: A Taste of Sin (#1)The Cost of Desire (#2)A Love Made Whole (#3) A Taste of Sin (Book 1) I admit that I first tried to read this book a few months ago and only made it about a quarter of the … Continue reading Review: Secrets in Edgewood Series by Kate Hawthorne
Review: Vino & Veritas Series (multiple authors)
This post includes reviews of books in the Vino & Veritas series: Featherbed (#1) by Annabeth AlbertHeartscape (#2) by Garrett LeighHeadstrong (#3) by Eden FinleyAftermath (#5) by L. A. WittTurnabout (#9) by Laurel GreerDaybreak (#12) by Kate HawthorneHeartsong (#13) by A. E. WaspStronghold (#14) by Ana AshleyLimelight (#15) by E. DaviesUnforgettable (#16) by Marley ValentineUndone … Continue reading Review: Vino & Veritas Series (multiple authors)