Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese
Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese Oh, I just love Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese so much! Lovable characters who communicate, deal with grief, have their own dreams & more. Honestly, if all young adult books had characters and storylines like this, I would be all for it! Willa is great. She’s dealing with a lot & she’s easy to root for. That’s not to say that she is perfect. She’s guarded with a strong exterior. Ryder grows on me like a weed. Initially, I am like, NOPE. Then as soon as we get to know him, I am all on. He’s attentive, kind, thoughtful & honest.…
The Ingredients of You and Me by Nina Bocci
Special thanks to TLC Book Tours & Gallery for providing our copy of The Ingredients of You and Me by Nina Bocci in exchange for an honest & fair review. The Ingredients of You and Me by Nina Bocci The Ingredients of You and Me by Nina Bocci is book 3 in the Hopeless Romantics series and they should be read in order. I did read this as a standalone and it was fine. I am curious about how the other couples got together and even how this couple started their romance. If you like baking books then this book is for you. Parker just sold her bakeshop business and…
Family for Beginners by Sarah Morgan
Family for Beginners by Sarah Morgan Special thanks to Harlequin for providing our copy in exchange for an honest & fair review. I am a total Sarah Morgan fangirl. As soon as I read the prologue, I’m getting loads of Liane Moriarty vibes. Multiple narrators, a secret that’s bubbling beneath the surface & families dealing with heartache & loss. I just love this book. Sarah Morgan is able to write about heavier topics in a way that is comforting, positive & warms your heart. For instance, Family for Beginners by Sarah Morgan deals with a good amount of grief. Jack is a single dad. Along with his two daughters, he…
Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera
Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera Can my review just say that Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera is amazing & you need to read it ASAP? Juliet is a 19-year-old Puerto Rican lesbian from the Bronx. She’s heading to Portland, OR for an internship with her feminist icon. She just came out to her family & her girlfriend is heading to DC for her own internship. Readers spend a summer with Juliet. We see Juliet question whether this privileged white feminist is really a voice for all women. Juliet meets friends, colleagues & love interests who introduce her to queer spaces. We learn why these safe &…
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon Special thanks to Forever for providing our copy of The boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon in exchange for an honest & fair review. There are so many things I love about this book. I love it so much that The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon is on my Summer Reading List for 2020! Okay, here goes! This is a Smart, Tech-Centered Diverse Romance I really love the opening. Farrah, you are too clever. If there is ever an opening that sucks me in, it’s this one. A twitter feed that quickly identifies itself to be about Samiah’s “boyfriend” to be a cheating & scheming…
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Book Review Special thanks to Riverhead Books for providing our copy of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett in exchange for an honest & fair review. Years ago, I listened to The Mothers by Brit Bennett. It is a strong novel about women, relationships, motherless daughters & Brit’s writing is so beautiful. I’ve (not so patiently) been awaiting her newest release. Over the weekend, I devoured it. The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett is a Story About Sisters & so Much More At the heart, The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett is a story about sisters, family, race & blood ties that we may…
Summer Reading List 2020
It is time for my Summer Reading List 2020! Every year I look forward to sitting in the sun with a pina colada & enjoying a good book. This year, I am sharing all the books I plan to read this summer. Since the majority of my reading friends head back to school in August, all of these titles come out June – August 4th. That way, you have plenty of time to read this summer! I even placed this list in order of publication date. I hope you enjoy your Summer Reading! When you purchase from Bookshop.org, you help support this site & independent bookstores. You can read our affiliate…
Enemies to Lovers Romance Books
Enemies to Lovers Romance Books are one of our absolute favorite tropes. Seeing characters going from hate to love is so satisfying! We hope you’ll find some new favorites on this list! When you purchase from Bookshop.org, you help support this site & independent bookstores. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne This is the classic enemies to lovers. The banter. The comedic timing. This is a must-read for fans of enemies to lovers Premise: Hero and Heroine hate each other as they work in the same company and are vying for the same position. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren Closed-door romance Premise: Hero is the best man, the heroine…
The Roommate by Rosie Danan
The Roommate by Rosie Danan Special thanks to Berkley for providing our copy of The Roommate by Rosie Danan in exchange for an honest & fair review. ***This review contains potential spoilers related to the hero’s occupation*** Y’all – this may be my new favorite romance. I am just so in love with this book! Dripping With Hot Sex First, The Roommate by Rosie Danan is open-door & so steamy & sexy. Honestly, this book is dripping with hot sex. There were times I had to put it down, wipe my brow, take a deep breath & go back for more. Like, it’s time for a cold shower. Let me…
Pantry Vegetable Soup Recipe
Lately, my family is so in love with this Pantry Vegetable Soup Recipe. As soon as social distancing & stay at home orders began, I took the opportunity to teach my kids how to make a meal. Luckily, my daughter is a huge fan of soup. After grabbing what was on our shelves, we set out to make a quick & easy vegetable soup featuring a good amount of shelf-stable ingredients. Pantry Vegetable Soup Recipe -You’re a Winner Baby Well, our first batch of this Pantry Vegetable Soup Recipe was so tasty! Honestly, I thought it may be a fluke. While I do love soup, vegetable soup is never my…
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