This review has taken me days to write. I’m still at a loss for words. The Devil’s Crown was everything I wanted and so much more. The moment I started reading I was completely hooked. I was sucked into this story. If you’ve read the All the Pretty Things trilogy then you know Alek and if you haven’t read the trilogy you are in for one sinful ride.

Alek is a character you want to hate, but you just can’t. Despite who he is and what he has done you can’t help but love him. He just wants his city back, he wants to wear the crown he deserves. He’s cruel, he is a villain, but there is also a softer side to him, a side Willow originally brought out. Now, the heroine….well she was a surprise, in a good way. She is exactly the type of woman that Alek needs and there is some instant chemistry between the two of them and a few kindle melting scenes.

Some old characters make an appearance and I loved those moments. I got the bromance I never knew I wanted and it was perfect. There is a sweet secondary character that will melt your cold black heart, especially in scenes with Alek (you’ll know exactly who I’m talking about if you’ve read the story), but I truly hope there is more of them!

The Devil’s Crown is action packed and will have you reading with your jaw on the floor a majority of the book and in tears towards the end. It is dark and twisted. If this is just part one I can’t wait to see what is coming in part two! The Devil’s Crown is a MUST READ and one of my TOP READS of 2020.

It’s time to head back to Lake Starlight and this time it’s Kingston’s story. If you’ve been following from the beginning, he is kind of a mystery, there hasn’t been much about him in the previous books, which means I have been dying to know more about him. Kingston and Stella’s story is an angsty slow burn that will tug on all your heartstrings.

Kingston is a firefighter, a smoke jumper and just an overall adrenaline junkie. He loves the thrill. He risks his life every single day. It’s who he is and he has always been that way. Stella is the exact opposite. She plays it safe. She doesn’t put herself in danger. However, from the moment they met as kids Kingston and Stella bonded. They had a connection and became best friends. Over the years, things shifted and eventually their friendship fell apart. Now, Stella is back but will they be able to take the chance on each other?

I loved getting glimpses of a young Kingston and Stella. I loved seeing their friendship start and how it progressed throughout the years and to see where they are now. They have so much chemistry. They have a bond. I love how easy Stella fights with all the other Bailey’s. They accept her as one of their own. Stella and Kingston’s relationship took me on an emotional journey that at times frustrated me, but I loved every single moment of it.

Winning My Best Friend’s Girl had all the typical Bailey family love, plenty of Grandma Dori, emotions, angst and laughs. A MUST READ and I can’t wait to see what is in store next for the Bailey family.

A great addition to the Misadventures series and another great book from Elizabeth Hayley. This story was full of steam, laughs and plenty of fun.

Isla doesn’t have the best luck when it comes to dating. She visits a coffee shop weekly for dates, however, the men all turn out to be less than ideal. Grayson loves drawing comics, so when he notices a woman always at the coffee shop on dates, he decides to draw them. Grayson and Isla form a semi friendship, mostly they come to an agree to help each other. Grayson gets to continue draw his comics and Isla gets some sex lessons.

I loved the chemistry between Grayson and Isla. Their relationship was great, I loved how easy going felt between them. There were so many funny and steamy moments between them. Gray and Isla at the Love Den was one of my favorites, you could feel how uncomfortable Isla was, but also her curiosity.

Misadventures with a Sexpert is such a fun read. It will have you laughing and swooning the entire time. This is a book you’ll start and not put down until you’ve reached the end. A MUST READ!

If you love age gap romances this is one to check out. How to Date a Younger Man takes place over the course of four years and at times will lead to frustration, however, it is easy to get completely invested in these characters and their relationship.

Layne is a successful attorney. She is also smart, classy and gorgeous. However, there is something missing from her life and that’s a family. She isn’t getting any younger, but when it comes to finding the perfect man for her that isn’t so easy. Griffin is kind of a play boy when he first meets Layne. However, he checks some of Layne’s boxes. The downsides? He is ten years younger and her best friend’s younger brother.

Layne and Griffin form a friendship. I love how Griffin is there for Layne through the good and the bad. It was instant for Griffin, from the very first meeting and he was giving Layne a massage. Layne on the other hand, well, despite being an insanely smart lawyer, she’s not so smart when it comes to Griffin….hence my frustration.

How to Date a Younger Man is full of laughs, steam, some great banter between Layne and Griffin and a whole lot of swoony moments when it comes to Griff. A MUST READ if you’re looking for an age gap, best friends brother romcom.

I have been waiting for this book from the moment I finished Complicate Me. The moment I started reading I couldn’t stop. I DEVOURED this book in a matter of hours. I had to know what was going to happen next. I experienced every single emotion while reading this book. It was everything I wanted and so much more.

Complete Me picks up right where things left. There is so much pain and heartbreak. Sienna is heartbroken. The person she trusted, the person she fell in love with betrayed her in the worst way possible, at least it’s what she believes. Reid is heartbroken. He is lost. He is determined to make things right, to have Sienna trust him again, to help the two people who have always been his family.

I loved that this story wasn’t just about Reid and Sienna. It was Reid, Sienna and Caleb. Their bond is strong. They are truly a family. Of course, Reid and Sienna get plenty of time together and there is more to their relationship throughout. This book was just so much more.

Let’s talk about Caleb for a moment. My heart breaks for him. He’s been through so much and I can’t wait for him to get the happy ending that he truly deserves. I have a feeling that Caleb’s story will destroy me, but I already love him. Plus, the Reid/Caleb bromance. I love every single moment of it. Reid joking with Caleb about all the things he and Sienna will do added some laughs and lightness to this story.

Complete Me and Complicate Me are both MUST READS and will have you experiencing every single emotion while reading. It’s not only a story of falling for your best friends sister, but also that family is not just blood.

Fearless to Love is an insta love romance that will have you falling in love just as quickly as Dante and Lily.

From the moment Dante say Lily he was drawn to her and he didn’t keep that a secret. Lily felt the same. All it took was one date and these two knew they were meant to be together. I loved how caring Dante is when it comes to Lily. He is instantly protective of her, he wants to take care of her. He is a complete gentleman, though he does have an alpha side, too.

Dante and Lily have amazing chemistry and I loved their relationship. If you’ve read any of Harlow’s Fairlane series there are some characters that you’ll recognize and I loved getting little bits of them, again.

Fearless to Love is a MUST READ insta love romance.

This is a review of Personal Foul by Brooke O’Brien.

Colson and Sydney meet by chance and from that moment there is a connection between them. Colson is a professional basketball player and the newest player on the Miami Blaze. Sydney just happens to be his new coach’s daughter.

Sydney has some trust issues and her new career so she kind of pushes Colson away, despite the insane amounts of chemistry these two have. Colson wants to break down Sydney’s walls. He is sweet and wants to win over Sydney’s heart.

I loved their story from the start. Colson is book boyfriend material and Sydney is a strong, independent woman you can’t help but love.

Personal Foul is a quick MUST READ sports romance.

I love hockey romances and this one intrigued. I wasn’t expecting this book to be so emotional and completely gut me. It was full of love, romance, hockey and so much emotions.

Valor grew up the daughter of a hockey legend, however, she was a hockey star in her own right. Raised by her single father and a whole host of hockey players. I love that she isn’t the typical girly girl. She isn’t your typical heroine and that makes her stand out so much more as a character. Bishop had experienced loss at a young age and it jaded him when it came to love. However, his former coach and his wife, helped him. They gave him the family he craved. Now he is living his dreams in the NHL.

The prologue will gut you and break your heart. The story starts when Valor is 10 and Bishop is 18. From the moment these two met there was a connection, a bond. They formed a friendship. They supported each other throughout the years. As they grew older, their relationship changed. Sparks were flying. However, it wasn’t smooth sailing for Valor and Bishop.

Valor and Bishop’s relationship is an emotional rollercoaster. I felt frustration, joy and sadness when it came to the two of them. These two broken people were drawn to each other, they were meant to me together, however, they both had to work through their own issues.

The secondary characters in this story added so much, including a very emotional scene that broke me. I love the relationship between Valor and her best friend, Riggs. They have been friends since they were six and those two are thick as thieves. They are more like sisters. I love Bishop’s teammates Nico and Kai, too. They are complete opposites of each other. The relationship between Bishop and Riggs is also something I loved. They act like siblings and it was refreshing at times.

Love & Hockey is a MUST READ and one of my TOP READS of 2020. I can’t wait for more of this series and more of Monty Jay because I am hooked.

Evan Hunter is officially on my ever-growing list of Kayley Book Boyfriends. Yes, it’s a thing. How can you not fall instantly in love with a sexy British movie star?! Seriously, this guy will be making you swoon. Plus, Shane East doing the narration on this audiobook? It is PURE MAGIC! You can thank me later.

Stella, well I just love her. I want to be her best friend. She’s a small town girl, she managers her family’s gym. She is just real and relatable as a character. I love that she doesn’t just instantly lose it and start fan girling Evan, too. Mackenzie Cartwright does an amazing job at bringing this character to life.

I love how opposite Evan and Stella are yet they have some INSANE amounts of chemistry. Both Shane and Mackenzie do a great job with bringing the chemistry and the banter of these characters to life.

Kayley’s romcoms are some of my favorites. Though, I don’t recommend listening to the audiobook while you are grocery shopping. Everyone will be giving you some strange looks because you’ll be laughing out loud!

Hello Darling is a MUST LISTEN! If you’re looking for a fun summer listen definitely check this one out!

Hate the Player is HANDS DOWN one of the funniest enemies-to-lovers romances I have ever read. From the very first word I was dying of laughter and that continued until the very last word.

Birdie is a country star, but she is about to start in a new movie….her costar? Well, Andrew is a well known Hollywood playboy. Can the country star and the Hollywood star work together or will things fall apart?

I love Birdie, I’ve loved her since she was first introduced in her sister, Billie’s, story. She is just sweet, kind and so down to earth. However, she is also full of some sass and Andrew brings that out in full force. Andrew comes across as the arrogant playboy, however, there is more to him. He has some super swoony moments, especially when it comes to Birdie.

The chemistry between Birdie and Andrew is fantastic. Their banter is hilarious. Pretty much every single interaction between these two had me laughing and swooning. I just couldn’t get enough of them. These two are perfect for each other.

Hate the Player is a laugh out loud enemies to lovers romance that is a MUST READ!