The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren | Book Review

ARC provided by the publisher for review This post includes affiliate links that kick us a small percentage at no cost to you if you use them to shop. If this post is helpful or helps you discover a new book, please use them to support my work -- thanks! Sometimes side characters are scene…

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Book Review: West End Earl by Bethany Bennett

Review copy provided free by the publisher Ten years ago, to get out from under the thumb of her uncle Milton, Ophelia Hardwick took her brother Adam's identity and has been living as a man just until she can come into her inheritance. She's an employee and confidante of Calvin, the Earl of Carlyle,…

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Quick Hit Review: Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren

ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren is one of those books you put down at 10:30 p.m. and grab again within 15 minutes of opening your eyes the next morning. It's a millennial romance that takes place in a co-working space in New Orleans between a…

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Book Review: Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

Review copy provided by the publisher In Accidentally Engaged, Farah Heron sets up vivid characters, sibling conflict, a hot neighbor, delivers some funny lines, and introduces a realist MC who calls it like she sees it. Accidentally Engaged bursts with personality and is uplifting without being treacly. Although I'm not South Asian, this feels…

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The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by Lizzie Shane | Quick Hit Review

Twelve Dogs of Christmas by Lizzie Shane ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Ally Gilmore is back in Pine Hollow to visit her grandparents for the holidays, when she discovers a Grinchy councilman is responsible for pulling the funding for her grandparents animal rescue. And they've got just a month to find new homes…

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Real Talk About the Representation in Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee

I Didn't Love This Book and I Still Bought a Copy Here’s the truth about Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee. I thought it was fine. Harlequin allowed me to read it via NetGalley. I didn’t love it, but I still bought my own copy. Why? As an Asian American reader, it feels important to…

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Fumbled by Alexa Martin | 4 Star Book Review

ARC provided by the publisher for review FUMBLED, Alexa Martin's second novel, checks all the boxes in the Playbook: Poppy Patterson is a single mom who's making ends meet through waitressing at the Emerald Cabaret. Ten years ago, she found herself pregnant by her high school sweetheart, whose mama told Poppy in no uncertain terms…

ByMichelleApril 23, 20190Comments

The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren | Book Review

Book Review: West End Earl by Bethany Bennett

Quick Hit Review: Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren

Book Review: Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by Lizzie Shane | Quick Hit Review

Real Talk About the Representation in Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee

Fumbled by Alexa Martin | 4 Star Book Review

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