a_stylish_bookworm's Reviews (1.53k)

After reading the first book, I wanted Thea's story and yay! I got it here!! 

I wanted to know what prompted Thea to be so skittish about having her picture taken and needing to be paid in cash. I love how her past was revealed in the story. 

I knew Shepp was going to a cinnamon roll and he did not disappoint. He was so good to Thea and the forced proximity was just chef's kiss to the story. 

I love all Shepp's family and the strong found family in Cowles' stories. 

The narration Teddy Hamilton and Erin Mallon really brought the story to life.

I always enjoy books involving books and this was so good. We have Zoe, a writer with writer's block who bumps into Zach, an old flame that is now famous. 

They rekindle their relationship in secret until photos are leaked by the paps. She goes viral and is pressured for a second book from her agent. I love how the story starts going unhinge with things happening and you don't know who to trust. 

The story is twisty and I didn't guess who was the guilty party. 

Billie-Fulford Brown did a great job as Zoe. 

Thank you @gallerybooks @simon.audio for a copy of this book.

If you want a hallmark movie in a book, this is it. I mean, it's about the last year at a Christmas tree farm and all things Christmas. 

Liam and Olivia were great together. I love how Olivia brought back joy to Liam and seeing them together was great. 

The story was a bit predictable but a fun overall story.

All I can say is that this book is sexy!! Askel and Aurora are hot together. I didn't really feel the romance in the story but rather more forced proximity. The kids were adorable and I love how much Aurora cared for the girls. 

Thank you @prhaudio @berkleyromance for a copy of this book. 

So fun to be back in Rome, KY this time we get Emily's story. You don't need to read the first 2 books but it gives you more background on the other characters. Emily and Jack have been each other's nemesis's since college. I love the exchange of emails that shows their bickering / dislike for each other. 

When Jack returns back to Rome and becomes Emily's neighbor, they get to know each other better. I liked that they still bickered at the same time get to know each other better. 

This is the first book of Adams that has low level steam, I appreciate that she mentions which chapters to avoid if you are not into that. 

I enjoyed the dual POV narrated by Brittany Pressley and Nelson Hobbs.

Thank you @prhaudio and the publisher for this novella. I am so happy to be back in the world of Molly and her found family. This short story was quick and enjoyable despite it being very obvious what was going on. I liked the mystery involved her boyfriend and seeing how Molly thinks. 

As always, Lauren Ambrose does such an amazing job as Molly.

This was a good enemies to lovers work place romance. Juliana is back to work after losing her husband two years ago. She is forced to work with her office nemesis, Ben and we see their journey as enemies to lovers. 
I enjoyed seeing both of their journey as single parents and how their children was so important to them. Their banter and connection was great and those steamy scenes were hot!
Charlotte North did a great job as the narrator. 

Thank you @smpromance @macmillan.audio for a copy of this debut novel. 

This historical fiction is a blend of real and fiction with the historical figure of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot and present character of Natalie visiting France from her recent divorce. 

The 2 stories is told about a woman at crossroad and their journey. I love Clicquot's determination and strength to run the winery after her husband's passing despite being a woman. The letters was a great way to show us what she endured. 

Natalie's journey was a little frustrating for me. She felt a little naive and trusting. The twist in the story was entertaining and I enjoyed the ending to the story. 

I liked the dual POV and narration by Cassandra Campbell and Jackie Sanders. 

Thank you @simon.audio @gallerybooks for a copy of the book.

I always worry about reading romantic suspense stories because it usually is not enough of one of the genres. This story was the perfect romantic suspense. I love the back story between Garrett and Tessa and the forced proximity made it so good. 

I appreciate that Garrett is Tessa's brother - Will's best friend and their relationship was great between the 3 characters.

The mystery of the story with the death of a friend, brings back some older murder cases to mind. The twist in the story was something I didn't see coming. 

Ellie Gossage and Jay Myers did a fantastic job with the narration. 

Thank you @dreamscape_media for a copy of the audiobook

This book is a parent's worst nightmare, having your child abducted. It explores what would you do to get your child back safely. The story is told in dual timeline with what happened to Cora years ago on Halloween as well as the present. 

The story is fast paced and intense and so many questionable characters that you don't know who to trust. The 2nd half and how the story ended was just too unbelievable for me. 

I do enjoy the aspect about the life of a gymnast and the dedication that a young girl makes to try to qualify for the Olympics. 

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.