I needed something relatively fluffy and lower on the angst spectrum after reading a somewhat dark romantic trilogy, and this stand-alone novel fit the bill nicely. Seb, Matt, and Connor have been best friends since childhood, and the book is pretty much exactly as described—a lovely romance about the three main characters finding their way … Continue reading Review: I Wished For You by Collette Davison
Review: Broken Pieces Series by Riley Hart
Broken Pieces (Book 1) Like it says on the tin, this is a book in three parts, in which each part encompasses a complete love story arc. First, it’s the young adult love between Josiah and Mateo as they are thrust together in the foster care system. Then, the older and unexpected love between Josiah … Continue reading Review: Broken Pieces Series by Riley Hart
Review: Barretti Security Series by Sloane Kennedy
Loving Vin (Book 1) At this point, I'm thoroughly invested in all the interconnected series Kennedy has created. The first book in the Berretti Security Series leans heavily on events in the Escort series, and it also fits in the Protectors and Finding worlds. I'm glad I looked into the recommended reading order because this … Continue reading Review: Barretti Security Series by Sloane Kennedy
Review: Pretty Things by Devon McCormack
I genuinely wish I could have given this book five stars. Unfortunately, two issues held me up. First, this book was way too long for what it was. I put it down too often because the action dragged in the first act while Ty and Liam circled their obvious interest in each other, which leads … Continue reading Review: Pretty Things by Devon McCormack
Review: Play Dirty (Wages of Sin #2) by Onley James & Neve Wilder
Read my review of Wages of Sin #1: Bad Habits I had so much fun with the first book in this series that I immediately pounced on the second installment the day it was available. Jonah and Caspian from the previous book make appearances as appropriate, but the focus here is very much on Madigan … Continue reading Review: Play Dirty (Wages of Sin #2) by Onley James & Neve Wilder
Review: On the Market Series by E.M. Lindsey
Love Him Free (Book 1) A Jewish baker and a deaf adult film star walk into a bar. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, except here the joke is that they never go to a bar, but the characters are very much real. Simon is a small-town guy battling massive amounts of anxiety … Continue reading Review: On the Market Series by E.M. Lindsey
Review: Twist of Fate Series by Lucy Lennox & Sloane Kennedy
Lost and Found (Book 1) As the series name implies, a twist of fate (and/or sheer coincidence) brings Xander and Bennett together after 15 years. The circumstances around their parting were traumatic for both, so their reunion is significantly less “meet cute” and much more “It’s a good thing Xander probably knows the best place … Continue reading Review: Twist of Fate Series by Lucy Lennox & Sloane Kennedy
Review: Havenwood Series by Riley Hart
Giving Chase (Book 1) Falling for the older brother’s best friend isn’t necessarily a trope I lean toward, but I’ll make an exception when the characters are far beyond high school and the best friend has just returned from over a decade away. The chemistry between Chase and Kellan is undeniable, but they face multiple … Continue reading Review: Havenwood Series by Riley Hart
Review: Return To You Series by Rebecca Raine
Finding Grey (Book 1) This story is the slowest burn of all slow-burn romances, making the eventual reveal all the more delicious. However, I also love that adult Dante and Sean connect in friendship even before the weight of their history crashes down. Their story could have taken so many other paths, and this one … Continue reading Review: Return To You Series by Rebecca Raine
Review: Kink Chronicles Series by Luna David & Morningstar Ashley
Open Mind (Book 1) This book is one of those rare stories that sucked me in while I read, enjoying every scene as I tore through them, and then realized after I finished how much some elements of the plot bugged me. I don’t have triggers in the traditional sense, but I suppose part of … Continue reading Review: Kink Chronicles Series by Luna David & Morningstar Ashley
Review: Four Mercenaries Series by K.A. Merikan
Their Bounty (Book 1) I'm a sucker for found family stories, and even though this book is only partially that, it ensured my interest beyond the main plot. Clover is kind of a disaster, but he quickly becomes THEIR disaster despite lots of kicking and screaming on some sides (looking at you, Drake). Despite their … Continue reading Review: Four Mercenaries Series by K.A. Merikan
Review: Wrecked: Guardians Series by Kelly Fox
Hard Target (Book 1) The spin-off series to Wrecked features many familiar background faces from the gym, with the bonus of realizing that they're a bad-ass vigilante/mercenary group on the side of the light. I'm sure that this book could be read as a stand-alone, but I highly recommend reading the first three books in … Continue reading Review: Wrecked: Guardians Series by Kelly Fox
Review: Door of Bruises (Thornchapel #4) by Sierra Simone
Read my reviews of the previous Thornchapel books: A Lesson in ThornsFeast of SparksHarvest of Sighs I waited six months for the finale of this fantastic series, and every moment was worth it. Simone continues to raise the stakes in both reality and the bits of fantasy elements that seep into this world, and finally … Continue reading Review: Door of Bruises (Thornchapel #4) by Sierra Simone
Review: Escort Series by Sloane Kennedy
Gabriel's Rule (Book 1) I haven't looked at the original publication date to be sure, but I feel that this book is one of the first by this prolific author. The story itself, including the plot and characters, are entertaining. However, the writing style itself includes an inexperienced author's hallmarks, such as mid-scene point-of-view (POV) … Continue reading Review: Escort Series by Sloane Kennedy
Review: Elite Protection Services Series by Onley James
Intoxicating (Book 1) Intoxicating skirts the line of being an insta-love story, but the growing attraction between Linc and Wyatt takes on multiple dimensions that entranced me. The “Daddy” dynamic is not as overt as implied by the back-cover description—it trends toward light kink rather than age-regression. Instead, Wyatt receives a sense of structure to … Continue reading Review: Elite Protection Services Series by Onley James
Review: Cloudy With a Chance of Love by E.M. Lindsey, Kate Hawthorne & E.M. Denning
After meeting these three characters in another book, showing them enjoying their happily ever after, I had to know how they reached that point. I was not disappointed by their love story. On the surface, Collin, Spencer, and Max lead very different lives. They run the spectrum from age to education to income, but none … Continue reading Review: Cloudy With a Chance of Love by E.M. Lindsey, Kate Hawthorne & E.M. Denning
Review: The Boy on the Balcony by Quin
Note: This book is available as a free download by the author. Even though this book review will go live on my blog months after reading it, at a moment when the world is (hopefully) looking brighter, this book was a perfect read in an otherwise stressful month. I've come to realize in my deep-dive … Continue reading Review: The Boy on the Balcony by Quin
Review: Blood Series by Brea Alepoú
More Than Blood (Book 1) This paranormal romance story includes a cast of intriguing characters and plenty of sexy bits. However, is it wrong to wish that the book had included more of the worldbuilding and plot than romance-related drama? As much as I enjoyed meeting Karter and the vampire den to whom he finds … Continue reading Review: Blood Series by Brea Alepoú
Review: The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings (Black & Blue #1) by Lily Morton
If I accidentally moved into a haunted house, I'd probably fall for the cute, local ghost tour guide too. Especially if his psychic gifts can help me un-haunt my house. The blue hair is probably just a bonus. Apparently, I identified a lot with Levi as a character because most of all of his decisions … Continue reading Review: The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings (Black & Blue #1) by Lily Morton
Review: Sugar Daddies by Jade West
This book was another recommendation from a Facebook readers group. I prefer menage romances considered M/M/F rather than M/F/M, in which an equal relationship also exists between the two men rather than both focusing on the woman. In this case, two bisexual men in a gay relationship decide to invite a woman to become part … Continue reading Review: Sugar Daddies by Jade West