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*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
The latest installment of the wildly popular Spoiler Alert series, SHIP WRECKED lived up to every expectation I could have dreamed of. The main characters, Peter and Maria, are one night stand partners to coworkers to friends to lovers and it all felt so realistic (which as we all know is a difficult feat to pull off in a romance book). Their chemistry was sparkling, the pining was delectable, and the scenes were quite spicy.
But not only is SHIP WRECKED a great romance book, but it’s an incredibly well written romance book. Olivia Dade’s previous books were very character driven, and this story was no exception. Peter and Maria were wonderful, relatable, and most importantly, flawed. They each had backstories that powered their motives throughout the entire book– and in the end, they each had to work through their own insecurities before able to fully commit to one another.
Besides the classic grumpy/sunshine character pairing to enjoy, there’s the fact both characters are fat (!!!) that adds a whole other layer of things to appreciate. And their size is not a fact that’s briefly mentioned or just featured on the cover– there are fights about their size with the main production duo, so much body positivity, and lots of mentions of dimpled thighs.
This is definitely Dade’s strongest work to date, and I’m so excited to see what follows!!
The latest installment of the wildly popular Spoiler Alert series, SHIP WRECKED lived up to every expectation I could have dreamed of. The main characters, Peter and Maria, are one night stand partners to coworkers to friends to lovers and it all felt so realistic (which as we all know is a difficult feat to pull off in a romance book). Their chemistry was sparkling, the pining was delectable, and the scenes were quite spicy.
But not only is SHIP WRECKED a great romance book, but it’s an incredibly well written romance book. Olivia Dade’s previous books were very character driven, and this story was no exception. Peter and Maria were wonderful, relatable, and most importantly, flawed. They each had backstories that powered their motives throughout the entire book– and in the end, they each had to work through their own insecurities before able to fully commit to one another.
Besides the classic grumpy/sunshine character pairing to enjoy, there’s the fact both characters are fat (!!!) that adds a whole other layer of things to appreciate. And their size is not a fact that’s briefly mentioned or just featured on the cover– there are fights about their size with the main production duo, so much body positivity, and lots of mentions of dimpled thighs.
This is definitely Dade’s strongest work to date, and I’m so excited to see what follows!!
*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
Natalie Vos will do just about anything to return to New York City. Leaving quietly after a scandal in the finance world, Natalie is forced to return to her childhood home in St. Helena, California and relive all her greatest failures. She's come to terms with the fact that she'll never outrun her past, but that doesn't mean she's not eager to leave it all behind her.
August Cates is just trying to fulfill his best friend's dream of running a winery, but he's actually shit at making wine. After one final failure, August decides to throw in the towel and try something new.
The two get along about as well as oil and water, but when the opportunity to get married comes around-- it may just be the key to both of their success (individual success, of course).
This book is so chock-full of tropes I was worried, it has: enemies to lovers, fake marriage, sunshine/grumpy, second chance... just to name a few of the most well-known tropes. However, Bailey somehow manages to pull everything together and create a really fun and addicting story in UNFORTUNATELY YOURS. Probably my favorite Tessa Bailey book to date, it's got spice, it's got pining, and it's got lots of wine.
Natalie Vos will do just about anything to return to New York City. Leaving quietly after a scandal in the finance world, Natalie is forced to return to her childhood home in St. Helena, California and relive all her greatest failures. She's come to terms with the fact that she'll never outrun her past, but that doesn't mean she's not eager to leave it all behind her.
August Cates is just trying to fulfill his best friend's dream of running a winery, but he's actually shit at making wine. After one final failure, August decides to throw in the towel and try something new.
The two get along about as well as oil and water, but when the opportunity to get married comes around-- it may just be the key to both of their success (individual success, of course).
This book is so chock-full of tropes I was worried, it has: enemies to lovers, fake marriage, sunshine/grumpy, second chance... just to name a few of the most well-known tropes. However, Bailey somehow manages to pull everything together and create a really fun and addicting story in UNFORTUNATELY YOURS. Probably my favorite Tessa Bailey book to date, it's got spice, it's got pining, and it's got lots of wine.
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*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
Welcome to The Manor, the newest luxury getaway for the elite featuring garden to table food, state of the art spa amenities, world class entertainment, and a unique opportunity to explore the local scenery. Cultivated and created by the Hostess, Francesca Meadows with the assistance of her architect husband, Owen Dacre-- every guest is sure to feel like family during their stay.
Told through five alternating viewpoints, including the kitchen help/local boy, the owner, the husband, the guest, and the homicide detective-- an incredibly complex story of heartbreak, betrayal, murder, and revenge leaves only four of our narrators alive.
Lucy Foley has done it again! Full of her well-known twists and turns, THE MIDNIGHT FEAST was a delight from start to finish-- and it kept me guessing until the very last page. An intricately woven story featuring a small town, local folklore (of the deadly variety), haunted woods, and someone seeking revenge, this might just be one of my new favorite thrillers. Foley does a wonderful job of creating the perfect ambience, developing her characters (in complex and incredibly surprising ways!), and building tension, creating a page-turning ending that left me satisfied but desperate for more.
Welcome to The Manor, the newest luxury getaway for the elite featuring garden to table food, state of the art spa amenities, world class entertainment, and a unique opportunity to explore the local scenery. Cultivated and created by the Hostess, Francesca Meadows with the assistance of her architect husband, Owen Dacre-- every guest is sure to feel like family during their stay.
Told through five alternating viewpoints, including the kitchen help/local boy, the owner, the husband, the guest, and the homicide detective-- an incredibly complex story of heartbreak, betrayal, murder, and revenge leaves only four of our narrators alive.
Lucy Foley has done it again! Full of her well-known twists and turns, THE MIDNIGHT FEAST was a delight from start to finish-- and it kept me guessing until the very last page. An intricately woven story featuring a small town, local folklore (of the deadly variety), haunted woods, and someone seeking revenge, this might just be one of my new favorite thrillers. Foley does a wonderful job of creating the perfect ambience, developing her characters (in complex and incredibly surprising ways!), and building tension, creating a page-turning ending that left me satisfied but desperate for more.