3.5 stars. Cute fake relationship MM romance. Great book to read at Christmas time. I’d been getting so many recommendations of MM romance books by3.5 stars. Cute fake relationship MM romance. Great book to read at Christmas time. I’d been getting so many recommendations of MM romance books by this author, I’m glad I finally have her a try. ...more
2.5 stars. I can’t believe it either. That I’m giving such a low rating. But man, I struggled with this book. I no longer can stomach all the inner2.5 stars. I can’t believe it either. That I’m giving such a low rating. But man, I struggled with this book. I no longer can stomach all the inner monologue. I was bored out of my mind. This book is just too long. Coming in at almost 500 pages, it’s 400 pages too long. I actually did a little experiment for a couple of chapters; I only read the dialogue and skipped all the other minutia and still came out knowing exactly everything that happened. I’m serious, you could just read the dialogue and skip everything else and get the whole story. Because everything else is repeated over 1,000 times.
A sweet and touching story about a pair of single parents finding love again. It didn’t quite pack the emotional punch I thought it would, but it wasA sweet and touching story about a pair of single parents finding love again. It didn’t quite pack the emotional punch I thought it would, but it was still a nice book. The kids definitely stole the show. Lots of cuteness. ...more
I can always count on Emma Scott to craft a fabulous story that pulls at my heartstrings. I love that her characters have to work for their happyI can always count on Emma Scott to craft a fabulous story that pulls at my heartstrings. I love that her characters have to work for their happy endings. Nothing is easy, because life isn’t easy and I so appreciate that she makes that fact known in her storytelling.
This book tackles some very important issues; homophobia, addiction, and ASD. But she took each of the issues and went deeper.
Silas and Max’s journey wasn’t easy, but the strength of their love and their personal convictions made them such wonderful characters to read.
Highly recommend. And if you are a romance reader and haven’t read any MM romance yet, you are missing out!!!!! Get on it my fellow readers. ...more
**spoiler alert** 3.5 stars. I had to think about my rating for a couple of days to gather my thoughts.
I really enjoyed the first 60%. Jak reminded**spoiler alert** 3.5 stars. I had to think about my rating for a couple of days to gather my thoughts.
I really enjoyed the first 60%. Jak reminded me a bit of Archer, who is the best, so I was thrilled! I was really interested in the whole murder mystery aspect, but thought the plot ended up being too convoluted with the millionaire grandfather and pseudo science experiment that supposedly was going on all over the country.
I think the book would have been more successful had Mia focused more on the relationship and less on the crazy science experiment explanation. ...more
I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read it right after finishing Love Unscripted. Instead I waited over a year and never got thatI think I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read it right after finishing Love Unscripted. Instead I waited over a year and never got that connection back for Taryn and Ryan. I loved book one, but never felt the pull to start on the 2nd. I felt I had enough of them already. Because of that, Love Unrehearsed dragged on and on and I found myself so bored. Even the sex scenes were tedious. ...more
This book was pretty good and actually had a story. Yes, there’s lots of smut, but the plot was solid and the characters were completely authentic.This book was pretty good and actually had a story. Yes, there’s lots of smut, but the plot was solid and the characters were completely authentic. RemainNameless captured college guys perfectly. This is how I remember guys in college. Heck, some of my husband’s friends are still like this and are now in their 40’s.
The title and cover are ridiculous and I think if the author changed the name and changed the cover, people would pay for it. Right now it can be found online for free.
I went in blind because of the polarizing reviews. I knew that there was going to be a plot twist that was causing some passionate3.5 stars.
I went in blind because of the polarizing reviews. I knew that there was going to be a plot twist that was causing some passionate reactions from readers, and that is the kind of thing that excites me. Give me a plot twist, kill off a character, make me cry. Those are the reasons I read.
5 stars for the originality of the plot twist and the last 20% of the book. It definitely brought up my rating.
But....the beginning 80% had me rolling my eyes. The author used almost every cliche and overused romance phrase in the genre. I know she did this for a reason, but it still annoyed me. The plot, sex, and characters were so over the top. If it hadn’t been for the last 20%, I would have rated this book as 1-2 stars.
But J.T. Geissinger pulled it together at the end. It was interesting and unique.
**spoiler alert** This plot had so much potential. It could have been an epic 5 star read had the book been set up differently. He waits 22 years and**spoiler alert** This plot had so much potential. It could have been an epic 5 star read had the book been set up differently. He waits 22 years and then finally gets to see her again. He never falls in love again, gets married, or has children. 22 years of loneliness, yet it isn’t described at all. I wanted to read about that longing and loneliness. I wanted to read about his heartache. I feel robbed!
I really feel this book would have been successful had the author written the book from only Aiden’s point of view 22 years after the investigation when he’s in his 50’s telling the story with flashbacks. It would have been the ultimate 2nd chance romance. Describing his feelings now and how his life has been for the past 22 years, reminiscing about his 1st and only love. ...more
If you are a foodie and a romance fan, you will probably like this book. I listened to the audiobook and found myself salivating whenever food wasIf you are a foodie and a romance fan, you will probably like this book. I listened to the audiobook and found myself salivating whenever food was mentioned. I even wrote down the ingredients for Roxy’s special grilled cheese. Had it not been for the great food descriptions, I would have rated the book lower. The main character Roxy was completely obnoxious, and not in an endearing way. I usually don’t need to like the characters I read about, but Roxy was different. She exhausted me. The humor also really annoyed me. I love a good rom-com. But the humor in this book was about as subtle as a bull in a china shop. It was just trying way too hard to the point that I just kept rolling my eyes and groaning. How many times can a heroine fall on top of a hero? How many scenes do you need with her getting scared by bumblebees and running away or freaking out. It was exhausting....more
The Flatshare had a lot of promise, but didn’t quite execute. The idea itself is a fabulous way to build a slow burn romance. Two strangers sharing anThe Flatshare had a lot of promise, but didn’t quite execute. The idea itself is a fabulous way to build a slow burn romance. Two strangers sharing an apartment and bed, but only communicating through notes and texts. It’s genius!
What didn’t work for me was the way the author introduced Tiffy’s trauma. It almost seemed like an afterthought. The book begins with Tiffy looking for an apartment. She’s been dumped by her boyfriend, but has continued to live at his apartment because of cash flow problems. Tiffy is a happy and quirky person and even after being dumped, she’s still doing well (in my opinion).
It’s later on in the book that she starts to experience some PTSD type symptoms and remembers certain abusive behaviors. Maybe this is how PTSD works, I’m not an expert. But for the sake of this book and plot, it didn’t seem authentic. It seemed dropped on the reader.
Some highlights of the book that I really enjoyed were the side plots of Leon searching for one of his patient’s long lost love and Leon’s brother Richie. There is definitely room there for a spin off book with Richie.
Overall, it was a nice book that hit a few snags, but was still enjoyable.
3.5. I enjoyed this book, but it didn’t quite live up to the hype. I loved the curiosity and sexual tension felt when Bella and Zsadist first met. But3.5. I enjoyed this book, but it didn’t quite live up to the hype. I loved the curiosity and sexual tension felt when Bella and Zsadist first met. But their chemistry throughout the book didn’t keep up.
While I enjoyed Zsadist’s back story, I wanted to read more about how he went from weak, vulnerable and victimized to violent, angry, and sadistic. I wanted to read about that transition. I wanted to read about the same transition at the end. Did he get therapy like John? I wanted more of his healing and I wanted to feel his longing for Bella during that period. At the same time, what was Bella doing? Was she longing for Zsadist in return.? Those feelings of longing and regret are sometimes the best thing in a slow burn and 2nd chance romance.
I really wanted to like this book more. It had so many things I love in contemporary romance: second change romance, cocky athlete, hate to love,I really wanted to like this book more. It had so many things I love in contemporary romance: second change romance, cocky athlete, hate to love, witty banter, and 3rd person narrative. The 1st half was reminiscent of Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I was psyched!
Then halfway through, it fell flat with contrived drama and behavior that was out of character for the heroine.
Now I’m starting to understand the hype of this series. It’s really starting to get good. This 2nd book kept me interested the whole time and has meNow I’m starting to understand the hype of this series. It’s really starting to get good. This 2nd book kept me interested the whole time and has me super excited for book 3. The writing is solid and I love the way the author weaves multiple stories in one. I was a little bored with the lessers in book 1, but Mr. O’s story and his personal conflict have added another level of drama and intensity. ...more
4.5 stars. Why did I wait so long to read this????? It has the heart crushing feels that made me fall in love with contemporary romance in the first4.5 stars. Why did I wait so long to read this????? It has the heart crushing feels that made me fall in love with contemporary romance in the first place. The authentic push and pull. The attraction and longing that I wish every book had, but doesn’t.
A short prequel to Binding Arbitration that packs a punch. I’m absolutely loving this series and Aidan and Libby. They are imperfect characters that make stupid decisions, but it all felt very authentic, and that’s something I love so much more than perfection. I want my characters to make mistakes and make me crazy while reading, otherwise I’m super bored. This one didn’t bore me one bit.
I really enjoyed this beautiful and heartwarming second-chance romance. I am one of those readers that love fractured timelines - flip-floppingI really enjoyed this beautiful and heartwarming second-chance romance. I am one of those readers that love fractured timelines - flip-flopping between past and present. It builds up suspense and gives an element of surprise.
What really made this book special though, was Piper. She was a fabulous heroine to read. A total badass ballbuster. If you are one of those readers that gets sick of the "weak heroine", this book will give you what you want.
And like with Simple Wild, K.A. Tucker sprinkles in a little sadness that had be bawling. I was not expecting that at all. I don't want to spoil anything, so I won't elaborate. It just gives her storytelling another layer that sets her apart from the rest.
I am a big fan of HFN endings because they just seem more realistic. I loved this ending. ...more
Reading Tell Me Three Things by this author gave me a love for YA. It’s one of my favorite books and will make me read anything Julie Buxbaum writes.Reading Tell Me Three Things by this author gave me a love for YA. It’s one of my favorite books and will make me read anything Julie Buxbaum writes. I love how her YA books feel authentic. From the main characters with their realistic family dynamics to the dialogue and awkward social situations. Reading her books bring back so many of those teenage feelings that I haven’t felt in so long. Her books aren’t NA or erotic fiction masquerading as YA. These are safe books that teenagers can read and adults will also enjoy.
I wasn’t a fan of this book at all. It closely followed the same formula as the 1st book in the series, except this one had a slight second chanceI wasn’t a fan of this book at all. It closely followed the same formula as the 1st book in the series, except this one had a slight second chance romance aspect. I would have liked this book more without the suspense drama. It just felt unnecessary to the story, half assed and completely forced.
I also had a really hard time believing their feelings for one another. They had spent one drunken night together in Vegas and still have feelings after nine years? The author’s attempt at making me feel that connection was feeble at best.
If you enjoy insta-love and don’t mind cliches, you will probably enjoy this book.
3.5 stars. I was entertained, but wasn’t wowed by this book. I enjoyed the first 75%, but the last 25% seemed a little underwhelming. The writing is3.5 stars. I was entertained, but wasn’t wowed by this book. I enjoyed the first 75%, but the last 25% seemed a little underwhelming. The writing is solid and I’ll continue with the series. I’m not a huge paranormal reader in general, but I still liked the book. ...more
I loved the idea of this book, but ended up being very disappointed. Rainbow’s a fabulous writer. Eleanor & Park is one of my favorite books. ButI loved the idea of this book, but ended up being very disappointed. Rainbow’s a fabulous writer. Eleanor & Park is one of my favorite books. But this one fell completely flat. ...more
4.5 stars. Beautifully written and touching. I was a little skeptical when I read the summary about how a dead man could help a dream come true years4.5 stars. Beautifully written and touching. I was a little skeptical when I read the summary about how a dead man could help a dream come true years later. But I was completely wrong. Cat Porter brought the story full circle and had me crying my eyes out. I loved it.
I wish I would have read this book right after Lock & Key. I didn’t because I thought it was going to be the same story just told from a different POV (which I’m not a fan of). I was wrong though. There was so much more to the story that Grace didn’t tell in book one. I loved getting Dig’s POV and his background.
Cat Porter is such a talented writer. She takes a very gritty subject matter, but keeps the story so character driven that you feel a part of these people’s lives.
With so many biker romance books out there, they start to run together. Wash, rinse, repeat. Not so with Cat Porter. IMO, she’s in an elite category with Madeline Sheehan, Beth Flynn, Lauren Gilley, and Susan Fanetti. Like those other authors, her stories are unique and memorable. ...more
This amazing book just reinforces why Beth Flynn is one of my favorite authors. When reading the summary, you may think this is just another story inThis amazing book just reinforces why Beth Flynn is one of my favorite authors. When reading the summary, you may think this is just another story in the long list of books about a scorned woman escaping to a small town to restart her life and then meeting a hot mysterious man and falling in love. Yes, I love that trope, but this story didn’t feel contrived or “tropey” at all. This story was unique and I was hanging on every word. I absolutely loved that the main characters were in their 50’s. There’s not enough of them in contemporary romance. So a big shout out to Beth for that.
And like with all Beth Flynn books, I’m so sad it’s over. Even though the other characters in the Nine Minutes trilogy didn’t make an appearance, they were talked about. And since the Nine Minutes trilogy is one of my all time favorites, I will never get enough of those old characters.
If you haven’t read Beth Flynn yet and saw that this is a “spin-off” novel to another series, I still think this is a good book to start with. It doesn’t give anything away about that series. But you should definitely still read Nine Minutes. It amazing....more
This book was the ultimate pick me up! If you’re stressed out and need a low angst read that will give you both the warm and fuzzies and the giggles,This book was the ultimate pick me up! If you’re stressed out and need a low angst read that will give you both the warm and fuzzies and the giggles, this is your book. I loved everything about it.
Underdog gets the girl Friends to lovers Witty banter Romantic comedy Low drama
This was a blast to read and I devoured it in a day. Highly recommend. ...more
Promises had a lot going for it - friends to lovers, GFY, small town setting, slow burn. My favorite thing about this book though is the mainPromises had a lot going for it - friends to lovers, GFY, small town setting, slow burn. My favorite thing about this book though is the main character Jared. He’s such a great guy. So why 3 stars? It just ended up being too rushed for the last 20%. I need about 100 more pages. I liked it and I think most readers will, I just couldn’t give it a full 4 stars. ...more
4.5 stars. Gah, I loved this book so much. I ate up every word that Damon Suede wrote. It had so much heart and emotion and I won’t forget Griff and4.5 stars. Gah, I loved this book so much. I ate up every word that Damon Suede wrote. It had so much heart and emotion and I won’t forget Griff and Dante anytime soon.
I am still relatively new to the MM romance genre, but I know that this book will remain as one of my favorites. It’s was slow burn and friends to lovers, which I’m always a sucker for. But the best part is that is it was Gay For You, which seems to always give a story another level of struggle that feels real and not contrived for the sake of drama. I loved Griff’s internal conflict about his feelings for his best friend.
I loved the hotness of hothead.com
I loved the perceived unrequited love that Griff had for Dante. I lapped it all up.
Damen Suede did such a fabulous job with these characters. Griff gave me a new appreciation for my red hair and pale skin. He was such a hot mountain of a man. Yummy!
I need more books by this author. He did a great job. If you are a romance reader, and whether you read MM or not, give this book a read. Highly recommend. ...more
This book just didn’t work for me. I liked the first 15% or so and then I got really bored. The funny parts were funny and I think Abby Jimenez does aThis book just didn’t work for me. I liked the first 15% or so and then I got really bored. The funny parts were funny and I think Abby Jimenez does a good job doing sarcasm. But the more serious parts of the book fell flat. I don’t doubt that Abby did her research on infertility, she says as much in her note at the end of the book. But as someone that used to work in the industry and has experienced it myself, some things were just too far fetched and I just couldn’t get over them.
The pacing of the book was also off. Too much time was spent on minutia, while very little time was spent of really big plot lines, specifically one involving Brandon and Sloan.
I think the book would have been more successful had it been more focused as either a rom-com or a tearjerker. ...more
I really enjoyed this book! It had so many things I love: sports romance, hate-to-love, witty banter, and major sexy times! This book was super hotI really enjoyed this book! It had so many things I love: sports romance, hate-to-love, witty banter, and major sexy times! This book was super hot and I loved every bit of it. Shane and Ilya were so much fun to read about. Their story was interesting and I was sad when it ended. Will definitely read more from this author. A great MM romance read and very approachable for any romance reader. ...more
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