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hopeful medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes

Cate sure knows how to write forbidden romance. I think this is the biggest age gap I've read. Their story is hot and I love how Ronan takes care of Daisy and their date was so swoon worthy. As much as I loved the story, something I can't place my finger on just didn't do it for me. It didn't grab my attention as much as the others in this series but it was still entertaining.
funny hopeful medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes

Cowles does it again with another great story with brother's best friend between Caden and Grae. I always love fake dating and this one being initiated by Caden to help Grae. Cowles does a great job of adding an element of suspense to her stories as well. The narration was just perfection for this. 


medium-paced
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. I thought the premise of the book was so interesting and I was interested in the first part of the book. As the story kept revealing itself, it just got more unbelievable and ridiculous. The ending just made me so mad.
emotional medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes


This is such a beautiful book about dealing with grief, the struggles of a working mother and addiction. The story is told in the both Amy and Kristin's POV. Your heart breaks for both as they both deal with their own struggles and expectations. Despite the heavy topics, there are so many funny and tender moments. The kids are such a joy to the story. Have your tissues ready.

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funny hopeful medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes


Thank you to @getredprbooks for a copy of this book. This book was such a delight! It's a historical fiction set in the 60s and centers around Marilyn who was caught kissing the Rabbi's son and is shipped of to live with her aunt for the summer. Aunt Ada has a tough exterior with a heart of gold. I enjoyed the journey of Marilyn wanting to follow her dreams and having the support of Aunt Ada. It was fun to see the love story that develops for Marilyn and the ending was so clever.
emotional medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes

Thank you @bookedmark for a copy of this book. I don't know why this book is so under the radar. This was a beautiful story about found family, family reconciliation and so much more. My heart broke for Rowan and Ethan as they were so scared of being found. I love seeing their relationship develop and Rowan and Cecilia mend their relationship.
funny hopeful
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes


Thank you @avonbooks for a copy of this book. This one starts where the first one ends and you do need to read it to keep up with the story. I enjoyed seeing Dani and Jameson's relationship develop. There relationship is complicated as Jameson doesn't want to be in the limelight and Dani is an international rap star. Like the first book, it is steamy and I am here for it. I do like that the book covers deeper subjects like race, a misogynistic world.
funny hopeful medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes


I always love a good forbidden romance, add the age gap..you got me!! Beau was not a good boyfriend to Charlotte and it was good to see his redemption. This story is hot like all the other ones and I am all for it.
funny hopeful medium-paced
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes


Thank you @libro.fm for a copy of this audiobook. I wished they made this full length. I love the opposite attracts between Ami and Brody. The duet narration was great and just a perfect follow up to the UnHoneymooners. It was fun to see Ami get her moment.
medium-paced
Diverse cast of characters: Yes


Thank you @macmillan.audio @smpromance for a copy of this book. This was a great debut book from the author. I like the meet cute between Stella and Olive and seeing their relationship develop. I did sort of lose interest somewhere along the way with some much going on with work and family issues for both of them. I appreciate the author bringing up relevant topics like sexism in the workplace and the difficulty of working in a male dominated field. The narrator did a good job but I wished there was 2 distinct narrators for the 2 POVs.