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…
The Request by David Bell
The Request by David Bell Book Review Special thanks to Suzy Approved Book Tours for providing our copy of The Request by David Bell in exchange for an honest & fair review. I normally gravitate toward romantic novels but this thriller fell in my lap. OMG, you HAVE to read this book! I picked it up and could not put it down! Read it in two days. Ryan is happily married and has a young baby. His life is on track and all is well until an old friend from college visits and makes a special request of him. It all goes downhill from there. THE VERDICT The Request by David…
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…
Perfectly Famous by Emily Liebert
Special thanks to Gallery & KCC PR for providing our copy of Perfectly Famous by Emily Liebert in exchange for an honest & fair review. Perfectly Famous by Emily Liebert is a quick & thrilling read! Ward DeFleur is a famous successful author living in Connecticut with her teenage daughter, Stevie. Stevie is abducted and killed during one of her book signing events and it shatters her world. The killer was not caught. Bree Bennett finds some parallels with her life and Ward’s as she is a newly divorced journalist and is also a single mom of a teenage daughter. Bree meets Ward at that event and later decides to pursue…
The First Emma by Camille Di Maio
Special thanks to Lake Union & Suzy Approved Book Tours for providing our copy of The First Emma by Camille Di Maio in exchange for an honest & fair review. The First Emma by Camille Di Maio is a Wonderful Historical Fiction Novel Set in Texas Mabel finds herself in a dead end job is actively looking for new stars Desperately, she answers an ad for a personal secretary. She up & travels halfway across the country for this new opportunity. She lands in San Antonio, TX of all places. Her job as a secretary is really transcribing a memoir. Emma has led quite a life. As she works closely…
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…
The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel
The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel Special thanks to Read Forever for providing our copy in exchange for an honest & fair review. So I did I always do and I judge the book by the cover. I’m expecting a cute enemies to lover’s romp but got so much more. Let me back up. Definitely check out the author’s note at the beginning. Honestly, I wish this was more commonplace. It helps my expectations & gives me greater insight into what the author is trying to achieve with the book. I ALWAYS love these details & they enhance my reading experience tenfold. The main female character comes…
The Girl Next Door by Chelsea Cameron
The Girl Next Door by Chelsea Cameron Special thanks to Harlequin for providing our copy in exchange for an honest & fair review. I am so pumped for the Carina Adores line of stories focusing on LGBTQ titles. The Girl Next Door by Chelsea Cameron is an open door F/F romance & it is so sweet & heartwarming. I really like the way Cameron places both women back in their respective hometowns. From here, we have an over the fence type of attraction that is a bit slower & more natural. I read this one in one sitting & would even read it again. THE VERDICT I am Really Into…
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