When a famous K-pop star stumbles into a waffle house, the last thing he expects is to find happiness, found family, and possible romance… that is if he can remain hidden from his agency and his band. Eunjae is part of Apollo, an extremely famous K-pop band. Eunjae is tired, he wants to leave the band but he doesn’t want to hurt his bandmates who he loves like brothers. Eunjae yearns for more, he wants freedom, he wants to escape the constant pressure, the fans, the spotlight, the grueling lifestyle that he never asked for and is afraid to leave in case he disappoints people. So when he stumbles across an orange door like the one in his favorite novel he goes inside… and is immediately warmly welcomed by a sweet waffle shop family. Eunjae meets Jiyeon, a sweet and beautiful girl who works in her families waffle shop. When it’s time for him to leave he realizes he missed his flight and Jiyeon and her family welcome him to stay with them, no questions asked. The longer he stays the more he yearns to never leave. But his bandmates need him back, his company is threatening him, and his fans will come after him…. can he find a way to escape it all and hold onto this little bit of happiness that he’s finally found? This was such a cozy little read, there was an adorable found family ( both Jiyeon’s family and Eunjae’s bandmates were all so sweet and cute), and the growth that Eunjae went through was a sweet read. This book really focuses on the struggles that many K-pop stars go through and I loved that this book was from Eunjae’s POV. We get to see him dealing with so much and finding a way to go after his happiness and his own freedom, how he stands up for not only himself but for his bandmates. The romance was really light but it was sweet and cute, Eunjae and Jiyeon were a light and very supportive couple with cute moments. This book just felt like a warm hug, it’s a cozy read that is perfect for reading at your favorite cafe (and with a waffle of course).



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A girl who has spent her life trapped in a cage under the reputation as the General's perfect daughter yearns to break free... but she never imagined she'd find freedom and love with the very undine who takes her. Anya has spent her life as the General's perfect daughter, her every move monitored and being forced to do everything he asks. She yearns to be free, and she has a secret, she's been working to take down her father and save the city she loves. When an undine sneaks his way into her city, intent on kidnapping her, she willing goes and asks him to take her. Daois is plagued by his mistakes and his past, of the decisions he made that lead to the death of his people and the bodies that haunt him. He is plagued by guilt, thinking he is a monster, unlovable, and wants nothing more than to atone for his sins. Yet when he meets Anya his entire world shifts. He has always hated humans, yet he wants nothing more than to shelter her and protect her. He was just suppose to kidnap the general's daughter in order to strike against the general... yet he has found himself completely bewitched by the strong and kind woman that has fallen into his life. Can they make a relationship work despite their differences? Oh how I loved this book! The romance was so sweet and well done and I adored how caring and supportive Anya and Daois were to each other. Despite their differences, they perfectly fit together. I have to say I adored this even more than the first book and I had so much fun with the first one. I can't wait to see how the third one goes and would absolutely recommend this series for anyone who enjoys the Shape of Water and Merman/Mermaid/Sea monster romances!!

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A delightful grim reaper x cupid romance! I will never say no to a sapphic romance and this was just a charming and fun time. A cupid who wants to find true love doesn't expect it to be from a grim reaper who is desperately searching for a cupid of her own. Oh how sweet this one was!

Coming back to the small town where your high school bully leaves to try and escape a killer hunting you down is definitely not the destination vacation Haley had in mind... nor did she expect her high school bully to be a completely changed man hell bent on making amends and proving to her that he's been in love with her since he knew her. Haley escaped her small town of Citrus Cove the moment she turned 18. She couldn't wait to be free of Cameron Harlow, the boy who made her life hell all throughout high school. Now years later she is a successful travel writer, yet she is forced to return to Citrus Cove after all these years because she witnesses her neighbor being murdered and the murderer is now after her. Haley intends to lie low until the killer is caught... but now she is facing Cameron Harlow again. Cameron Harlow is a changed man, he went through therapy, he grew and now he is determined to prove to Haley he isn't the same guy and that he is beyond sorry for everything he put her through. Cameron now owns a bar with his brothers and loves his small town of Citrus Cove, all he's looking for is the one, the one perfect person for him and when the woman he wronged is back in town he wants nothing more than to make it up to her... if she'd even let him near her. Haley needs a job and when she is offered a job at a bar the last person she expects to be her new boss is Cameron. Cameron is determined to prove to Haley he is changed, and the fact that he is falling for her all over again means he'll do just about anything for her. Yet Haley's troubles are coming after her and when residents of the town start getting a body count and Haley begins receiving more threatening texts and photos, she and Cameron will have to find the killer before he kills any chance of the romance growing between Haley and Cameron. Oh I absolutely devoured this book, I'm a sucker for a small town thriller romance and this was everything. The amount of groveling Cameron did for Haley was just perfect, Im someone who does not enjoy bully romances but this one was just perfect. Cameron is so so in love with Haley and would do anything for her. I love that he grew and changed, that he made amends and went above and beyond to prove to Haley he is the perfect guy for her. I adored the Emma and Cameron's brothers as well. I honestly can't wait for the second book and to see where the next couple and story goes!! I couldn't put this book down and I would absolutely recommend it!!! It's hot, it's fun, and it's everything you could want in a read!

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He was a vampire, she was a poisoner, can I make it any more obvious? He drinks blood, she did botany what more can I say? If you love dark gothic romances with a touch of edwardian and really morally grey characters, this book is for you... and let me tell you this book was for me. Alina is a a botanist who creates poisons to get rid of abusive men.... and then there is the deranged vampire who becomes obsessed with her, Silas. Silas is unhinged and I can't wait to see how he grows in the next book. These characters are not for everyone and honestly this book itself has a ton of trigger warnings which I highly recommend you check before going into. I had a absolute blast with this one though, this book was such a fun gothic delight and gave me the feeling of watching Penny Dreadful/ Salem, I love gothic dark romances with supernatural creatures and powerful women. The book ends on a cliffhanger and I am absolutely desperate for book 2!! This was a delight of a debut novel and i adored this vampire story so much. I dont want to spoil it or get into too many details, but if you love gothic romances and unhinged characters, this is for you!!!!!

He is chaos and she drives him absolutely crazy, they can't stand each other and constantly get under each other's skin... but now they have to fake date and the burning tension between them starts to grow into something more... that is if they don't kill each other first. Reed is the lead singer for the band Young Decay, he's hot, he's gorgeous, everybody wants to be him or be with him. Yet none of his charms work on the plus-size model and actress, Wren Kelly, who took one look at him and publicly insulted him in an interview. Ever since then they've been at each other's throats. Wren just wants to be a successful actress, she's worked so hard to put her past behind her and all the pain that constantly surrounds her, so it hurts her even more when her manager and publicist tell her that she has to become more likable if she wants to snag her next movie role... and that means fake dating the one man she can't stand, Reed. Wren proposes a fake dating arrangement with Reed until she can get her role, and he can't resist tormenting her... and he is desperate to climb over her walls and get to know her. Wren is hiding behind her walls, too afraid to let anyone in because she is dealing with her own terrible person... someone who will hurt anyone she gets close to yet she can't resist Reed. Reed keeps coming back, keeps pushing and wanting to break her walls down and she can't figure out why. What was only suppose to be a fake relationship begins to spiral into something chaotic... something more... something a lot like love. Can Reed finally find the one thing he's been wanting, someone to love him and can Wren finally open her heart up to love after all that's happened to her? Oh how I LOVED THIS BOOK. It's the second book in the series and I can't get enough. I loved how absolutely bratty and obsessed Wren and Reed were with each other. They want to scratch each other's eyes out one second but then make out and tear each other's clothes off the next. They were so much fun to read and seeing their relationship grow was just a joy. I cannot wait for the next book and am just bitting my fingers for the next couple. Seriously Jack Whitney just knows how to write a hot, emotionally amazing, and down right sinfully sexy time. I LOVE THIS SERIES.

She's a hopeless romantic who keeps falling for the wrong guys and he's probably the worst guy she could fall for...unless? Penny is tired of falling for terrible guys who just don't meet her needs, so when she signs up to be part of the Key Club... a anonymous and completely secret romantic experience involving a stranger and a wall... she's finally found the perfect guy for her, a stranger who just gets all her needs. Lincoln is jaded after his last terrible relationship and isn't looking for romance... that is until he takes part in the Key Club experience and becomes obsessed with the woman on the other side of the wall.... and when they both find out who the other is things only get more complicated... since they are adopted cousins. Penny doesn't want to risk losing her adopted family, she doesn't want to lose it all after fighting so hard to have one yet Lincoln brings out something in her that no one else has ever and he's the perfect man despite being perfectly wrong. Lincoln knows he shouldn't want Penny but he can't get her out of his mind and he'll do anything to make her see he is it for her... anything to make her forget her morals and see that they are worth fighting for. When I tell you I ate this book up in one sitting I MEAN IT. Oh my god this was such a fun and spicy read and the romance and forbiddenness??? Sarah just knows how to write a damn good book. I couldn't put this book down and if you love a slightly taboo and forbidden romance book then ABSOLUTELY SNATCH THIS BOOK UP NOW AND FORGET YOUR MORALS CUZ I SURE DID.

Release Date: June 23, 2024

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