Faker by Sarah Smith
Faker by Sarah Smith is a tease in the best way As soon as I open the book, I’m ready for the steam to hit. I settle in. Enemies to lovers trope is my jam, so I’ll be patient. Later in the book, I’m still waiting for the steam & then boom! Sarah hits me with it, pulls it back, hits me again. You get the idea, right?! Such a tease & I love it! Faker is a fantastic debut. Workplace Romance Faker involves co-workers who cannot stand one another. While Emmie & Tate avoid one another, I don’t feel a lot of pent up negative tension. For me, they…
Book Review: The Deal by Elle Kennedy
Book Review: The Deal by Elle Kennedy The lowdown from Goodreads Publication Date February 24th, 2015 She’s about to make a deal with the college bad boy… Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she’s carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush’s attention, she’ll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice… even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date. …and it’s going to be oh so good.…
Book Review: Meet Cute by Helena Hunting
Book Review: Meet Cute by Helena Hunting The lowdown from Goodreads Publication Date April 9, 2019 Talk about an embarrassing introduction. On her first day of law school, Kailyn ran – quite literally – into the actor she crushed on as a teenager, ending with him sprawled on top of her. Mortified to discover the Daxton Hughes was also a student in her class, her embarrassment over their meet-cute quickly turned into a friendship she never expected. Of course, she never saw his betrayal coming either… Now, eight years later, Dax is in her office asking for legal advice. Despite her anger, Kailyn can’t help feeling sorry for the devastated man who…
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren Book Review
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Publication Date May 14, 2019 Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in…well, everything. Her identical twin sister Amy, on the other hand, is probably the luckiest person in the world. Her meet-cute with her fiancé is something out of a romantic comedy (gag) and she’s managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a series of Internet contests (double gag). Worst of all, she’s forcing Olive to spend the day with her sworn enemy, Ethan, who just happens to be the best man. Olive braces herself to get through 24 hours of wedding hell before she…
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Book Review
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Publication Date August 9th, 2016 Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome; 2) A person’s undoing; 3) Joshua Templeman. Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. Hate. And they have no problem displaying their feelings through a series of ritualistic passive-aggressive maneuvers as they sit across from each other, executive assistants to co-CEOs of a publishing company. Lucy can’t understand Joshua’s joyless, uptight, meticulous approach to his job. Joshua is clearly baffled by Lucy’s overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and Pollyanna attitude. Now up for the…
Fight or Flight by Samantha Young Book Review
Fight or Flight by Samantha Young Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Publication Date October 9th, 2018 The universe is conspiring against Ava Breevort. As if flying back to Phoenix to bury a childhood friend wasn’t hell enough, a cloud of volcanic ash traveling from overseas delayed her flight back home to Boston. Her last-ditch attempt to salvage the trip was thwarted by an arrogant Scotsman, Caleb Scott, who steals a first class seat out from under her. Then over the course of their journey home, their antagonism somehow lands them in bed for the steamiest layover Ava’s ever had. And that’s all it was–until Caleb shows up on her…
One and Only by Jenny Holiday Book Review
One and Only by Jenny Holiday Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Publication Date February 27, 2018 Miss Responsibility meets Mr. Reckless With her bridezilla friend on a DIY project rampage, bridesmaid Jane Denning will do anything to escape – even if it means babysitting the groom’s troublemaker brother before the wedding. It should be a piece of cake, except the “cake” is a sarcastic former soldier who is 100% wicked hotness and absolutely off-limits. Cameron MacKinnon is ready to let loose after returning from his deployment. But first he’ll have to sweet talk the ultra-responsible Jane into taking a walk on the wild side. Turns out, riling her up…