Y’all. I started 2020 with my first Kate Clayborn novel, LOVE LETTERING, and I ended it with this one.
This author has an incredible talent. At its heY’all. I started 2020 with my first Kate Clayborn novel, LOVE LETTERING, and I ended it with this one.
This author has an incredible talent. At its heart, LOVE AT FIRST is a love story between Will and Nora, but every secondary character is three-dimensional and their contributions to the overall story add such depth and emotion.
I have no idea how Clayborn can write this all-encompassing story with so many layers and different relationships and none of it feels lacking.
Well, that was something else! It's a total bonkers premise, but it works! It's well-written and the sex scenes are on point. If you're looking for a Well, that was something else! It's a total bonkers premise, but it works! It's well-written and the sex scenes are on point. If you're looking for a wild trip into space, give it a go! ...more
I enjoyed this a lot! It’s fun, steamy, and turns some tropes upside down. I love the sex positivity of the novel. The end felt pretty rush3.5 STARS.
I enjoyed this a lot! It’s fun, steamy, and turns some tropes upside down. I love the sex positivity of the novel. The end felt pretty rushed to me, though....more
This may be my favorite of the series! It had such a great pace and I loved Cipher and Brook so much. There was no relationship Fast paced and steamy
This may be my favorite of the series! It had such a great pace and I loved Cipher and Brook so much. There was no relationship push/pull. They both wanted each other from the start, and it fell together perfectly. I can’t wait for Terror’s book! ...more
This was such a sweet book. By the end of the story, I felt surrounded by so much love. I was attached to all the characters and felt like a part of tThis was such a sweet book. By the end of the story, I felt surrounded by so much love. I was attached to all the characters and felt like a part of the family. Also, Benny is the best! I think I’m biased because he reminded me of someone in my own life. I wish that everyone had their own Benny.
Gah, I love how Christina Lauren can fix the theme of their books then weave incredible love stories around them. This will be a perfect holiday read! Pre-order it now!
Thank you to Gallery Books for an advanced copy! ...more
This was close to 4 stars for me, but the ending felt super rushed. I love the chemistry between the hero and heroine. Their will they/won't they was This was close to 4 stars for me, but the ending felt super rushed. I love the chemistry between the hero and heroine. Their will they/won't they was mostly driven by miscommunication. Overall, it was a fun, steamy read. I'd definitely recommend it if you're a fan of sports romances, specifically hockey romances....more
2.5 STARS: I wanted to like this one much more than I did. The first novel in the series was SO. GOOD. This one had a great storyline, but it's very m2.5 STARS: I wanted to like this one much more than I did. The first novel in the series was SO. GOOD. This one had a great storyline, but it's very much a middle novel. It's laying groundwork for the big battle ahead in the final book. Another thing that didn't really work for me was the dirty talk. I like dirty talk, too. It just felt really forced and over-the-top. ...more
This was a super sweet book! The main characters have great chemistry, and I loved them together. If you love food and descriptions that will make youThis was a super sweet book! The main characters have great chemistry, and I loved them together. If you love food and descriptions that will make you want to get up and cook, this one is for you, too. It also has one of my favorite tropes, but I won’t spoil that!
If you’re looking for a great summer weekend read, this is it!...more
This was my favorite of the series! I love the chemistry between King and Queenie, and the added looks into Alex and Violet’s life.
These two are perfThis was my favorite of the series! I love the chemistry between King and Queenie, and the added looks into Alex and Violet’s life.
These two are perfect for each other, and their relationship progresses so well and without lots of angst. It’s paced well and the steamy scenes are ON POINT. ...more
I loved this book so much!! Y’all, Jack and Justine are my favorite couple from this series, and I can’t stress that enough. It’s SO GOOD. More adjectI loved this book so much!! Y’all, Jack and Justine are my favorite couple from this series, and I can’t stress that enough. It’s SO GOOD. More adjectives: Delicious and sexy!
This can be read as a stand alone, so pre-order it now! Or if you want to catch up with the other two, you have until June 30!
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. ...more
This was very charming, but the miscommunication between the main characters went on until 100%. I loved their relationship, though. It was super cuteThis was very charming, but the miscommunication between the main characters went on until 100%. I loved their relationship, though. It was super cute and the banter was great! Maybe it should have been shorter? Then the miscommunication wouldn't have felt sooooo long?
Absolutely adorable. Definitely give it a try, but know going in that these two wouldn't know what communication was even if their best friends were telling them "JUST TALK TO HIM/HER!". ...more
I loved this! The way the novel is structured with social media speculation and interviews propels the story along in a way I’ve never read before. ItI loved this! The way the novel is structured with social media speculation and interviews propels the story along in a way I’ve never read before. It’s so compelling to watch their boss’s marriage implode while seeing the love blossom between to the two main characters. Perfectly freaking balanced.
I adored how throughout the novel Carey found her voice again. The dynamic between her and the Tripp’s was heavy. You could feel the tension and baggage there.
Great romance between Carey and James. The novel is also doing a lot of emotional heavy lifting, too. How do we grapple with our loyalty to someone when they’re toxic? Especially when we feel like we owe them something. I feel like this will hit home for a lot of people.
This was a really fun novel! I think the hero and heroine were very complex, and the author didn't just focus on the growth of one of them. Theo and DThis was a really fun novel! I think the hero and heroine were very complex, and the author didn't just focus on the growth of one of them. Theo and Daisy changed and grew together, and it was really wonderful. They were true partners.
This was a charming, quirky read. I’d label it women’s fiction with romantic elements. Romance isn’t central to the story and acts as a subpl3.5 STARS
This was a charming, quirky read. I’d label it women’s fiction with romantic elements. Romance isn’t central to the story and acts as a subplot for Nina to navigate through.
Nina is very organized and structured and over the course of the novel realizes that you can’t control everything. This displayed mainly through her surprise new family and flirtation-turned-relationship with Tom.
I liked the story, but it left me wanting a bit more romance. The narration took a little bit of getting used to, as well. ...more
Romantic suspense isn't my jam. I tried to branch out into it with this novel, but it just wasn't for me. I think the characters were great, and the pRomantic suspense isn't my jam. I tried to branch out into it with this novel, but it just wasn't for me. I think the characters were great, and the premise was interesting! Romantic suspense readers, give this one a go!...more
This was such a lovely read! I enjoyed every minute of it, and it felt like a good conclusion to the Ravenels series. Y’all, Tom and Cassandra <3 **haThis was such a lovely read! I enjoyed every minute of it, and it felt like a good conclusion to the Ravenels series. Y’all, Tom and Cassandra <3 **happy sigh** ...more
I really loved this book. After I finished reading, I gave a happy sigh of relief. You know the feeling after you’ve read a good, complete story, and I really loved this book. After I finished reading, I gave a happy sigh of relief. You know the feeling after you’ve read a good, complete story, and the ending was well-deserved? That kind of sigh.
The all-encompassing feeling of first love was handled brilliantly. The side characters are fully realized people, and were free-spirited/protective/concerned (Tate’s mom, grandma, and friend) without being cartoonish.
Sam is a good guy. Tate is a good woman. Their second chance plays out in a setting most of us will never be a part of, but it feels real.
This isn’t the best review and my words will get better as I edit this later, but for now, if you’re looking for a swoony contemporary romance that makes your chest ache a little, give this a go. ...more
I'm not going to rate this in stars. This novella wasn't for me, but that doesn't mean it won't be for someone else.
I LOVE a secret baby trope. It's I'm not going to rate this in stars. This novella wasn't for me, but that doesn't mean it won't be for someone else.
I LOVE a secret baby trope. It's one of favorites. This novella veered into super asshole territory with Oliver, though. I wasn't a fan of how he barges into Maddie's life and then handcuffs him to her. AT. ALL. He can't stop thinking about sex with her, and it makes him lash out at the doctor's office because he doesn't think he can go in the room and see her bare skin without trying to screw her.
Whew. Red flags all over. I like alpha heroes, but he was too much. Her friend shouldn't have let her leave with him, and the doctor should have absolutely called the police. ...more
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