Maggie Gates does it AGAIN!

I was beyond excited to finally get Logan’s story after reading In Spades, and let me tell you—he did not disappoint. Logan Solomon is all grown up, and oh man, he is the perfect book boyfriend. I love an accidental pregnancy trope, and Seven of Hearts delivered it in the best way possible.

Logan’s journey was raw, emotional, and full of heart. His struggle with perfection, trying to outrun his past, and then being thrown into a life-altering situation with his sister’s best friend? Chef’s kiss. The chemistry was undeniable, the angst was just right, and the emotional depth had me feeling everything.

Maggie Gates has this incredible way of making you fall in love with her characters, and Logan was no exception. His growth, his vulnerability, and the way he stepped up? So good. The romance was steamy, heartfelt, and filled with all the tension and longing I crave in a good love story.

If you love small town romance, brother’s best friend (but with a twist!), and an unexpected but beautifully executed accidental pregnancy trope—this book is it. Highly recommend!

If I could give Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan more than five stars, I would. Hands down, my favorite in the Skyland series—no question. Maverick Bell? I need him in every way. 😩😭

What draws me to Kennedy’s books time and time again is her ability to craft confident, self-assured FMCs who live life boldly and fiercely and are not apologetic. Hendrix Barry is no exception—she is powerful, ambitious, and unwavering in her goals. And yet, what made her story hit so hard for me was how much I saw myself in her. I may be younger, but her refusal to settle and her commitment to her dreams? That resonated deeply with me and I loved reading about a character like this. I think every woman wants a man who sees her as clearly and completely as Maverick sees Hendrix. This is the ultimate billionaire/friends to lovers romance and it was asbolutely my favorite.🥹

And speaking of Maverick—whew. The way he pursues Hendrix with intention, patience, and passion? Unreal. He is the kind of man who doesn’t just chase; he sees her, values her, worships her. Their chemistry is electric, their love story unforgettable.

Beyond the romance, Kennedy Ryan weaves in powerful themes of family, sacrifice, equity, and resilience. The representation of Black wealth and success in this book was so beautifully done. Can’t Get Enough is a testament to strength, power, and the ability to succeed despite every obstacle.

This book made me cry. More than once. It made me reflect. It made me feel. Kennedy Ryan has a way of writing that honors Black women in all their brilliance, all their layers, all their beauty. She doesn’t just write romance—she writes experiences that leave a mark on your heart. The author’s note was truly so perfect and I will miss this series so much. 

Kennedy Ryan, you’ve done it again. A masterpiece. A triumph. A love story for the ages.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kennedy Ryan, and Forever for the eARC of this book. 

This was my first read ever by Nisha J. Tuli, and it did not disappoint! Not Safe for Work is a super cute, fast paced, and slow burn workplace romance that highlights the challenges women—especially women of color—face in male dominated industries. With sharp banter, forced proximity, and undeniable chemistry, this book delivered an entertaining read with some important themes woven throughout.

The STEM representation was perfect. A workplace romance set in an engineering firm? YES. Tris, a South Asian FMC, is a talented environmental engineer who has had to work twice as hard for half the recognition in her company, WMC Purcell. I loved how Tuli addressed the sexism, nepotism, and racial microaggressions that exist in STEM fields. It was frustratingly real, but necessary to see in romance. The author’s note at the beginning mentioning her personal experiences in engineering made this aspect even more impactful.

If you love your romance tropes, Not Safe for Work has plenty:
✔️ Rivals to lovers
✔️ Forced proximity (only one bed/only one pillow!)
✔️ Workplace romance
✔️ Only one honeymoon suite (in Hawaii!)
✔️ Banter and angst
✔️ Chronic pain rep (Tris struggles with migraines)

I loved Tris. She’s sharp, ambitious, and isn’t afraid to call out crap when she sees it. She’s been repeatedly overlooked for promotions while her male colleagues (particularly her boss’s son, Rafe) rise up the corporate ladder with minimal effort. Her frustration, exhaustion, and ultimate determination felt incredibly real, and I was cheering for her every step of the way. Also, her ability to serve up a well timed snarky comeback? Perfection.

Tris and Rafe have been professional rivals for years, but the tension shifts when they end up stuck together at a corporate retreat in Hawaii. Their back and forth banter was so much fun, and the slow burn buildup made the eventual payoff feel earned. Rafe being protective of Tris, especially when other men at the retreat got too handsy, was a highlight. And yes, the spice takes its sweet time to arrive, but when it does… 🔥

Rafe needed more depth though. While I liked Rafe, I felt like his character could have been fleshed out more. He’s obviously smart (he’s an engineer), he’s protective, and he’s got some family baggage, but I wanted to really get to know him outside of his workplace struggles and his drama with his dad. His character arc seemed to revolve around proving himself to Tris and escaping his father’s shadow, but I needed more insight into who he was beyond that. I think having his POV would have helped with this, but we did not have that.

The pacing and development was a little off. The slow burn was slow, and while I generally enjoy that, I think the story could have benefitted from a bit more development in the second half. The resolution felt a little rushed, and I wanted to see more of Tris and Rafe together outside of their work drama.

Overall, Not Safe for Work is a solid debut in the rom com genre from Nisha J. Tuli! It’s a fun, trope filled workplace romance with smart commentary on gender and racial disparities in STEM. While I would have loved more depth to Rafe’s character, I enjoyed the slow burn tension, witty banter, and the ultimate resolution for Tris’s career arc. If you love a good workplace rivals to lovers story with plenty of angst and forced proximity, this is worth the read!

There’s a sneaky reference to Tuli’s Artefacts of Ouranos series! If you’ve read her fantasy books, you’ll catch it but if not, it won’t impact your enjoyment of the story.

Trigger Warnings: Sexism, racism (including racial microaggressions), nonconsensual touching, past revenge porn incident, blackmail.

Would I read more from Nisha J. Tuli? Absolutely! Looking forward to seeing what she does next in this genre.

Thank you to NetGalley, Nisha J. Tuli, and Forever for the eARC of this book. 

Okay, I love any Formula 1 romance but this was so good. This book had me giggling, kicking my feet, blushing, swooning... all of the emotions from beginning to end. From the very first chapter, I was hooked, and I think this is top tier sports romance. 

Senna Coulter is everything I love in an FMC. She is strong, determined, and unapologetically badass. Taking over her family’s F1 team after her brother’s tragic crash, she’s battling constant scrutiny, a backseat boss of a father, and now—Connor Dane. The hotshot driver her brother signed before his accident. The one she’s had a crush on forever. The one responsible for ending her own racing dreams. Oh, and did I mention her brother’s best friend? Yeah, the tension is delicious.

Connor had me soft. A driver who’s lost his love for racing, carrying so much guilt over Senna’s accident, and still doing everything in his power to protect her? Swoon. The way he falls first and falls hard? 10/10, no notes. I loved seeing his character arc, like how much he struggles with his mental health, yet still fights for Senna every step of the way.

The chemistry? 🔥🔥🔥 This book delivers on forced proximity, forbidden romance, and second chance tension in the best way. Every interaction crackled with intensity, and the slow burn made it all the more satisfying. The way Senna has to learn to trust again, and how Connor is determined to prove himself? Chef’s kiss.

Beyond the romance, I loved the behind the scenes F1 dynamics including team politics, media scrutiny, and the sheer pressure of the sport. And Senna navigating it all as a woman in a male dominated industry? Absolute queen behavior.

If you love grumpy x sunshine, high stakes romance, and a cinnamon roll hero who will do anything for his girl, Start Your Engines needs to be at the top of your TBR. 🏎️❤️

Thank you to NetGalley, Rebecca Chase, and Victory Editing for the eARC of this book. 

I went into Crash Test expecting a high speed, adrenaline fueled romance with the emotional depth of Red, White & Royal Blue set against the backdrop of Formula 1. Unfortunately, while the premise is intriguing, something was missing for me, and I struggled to fully connect with the story.

One of the biggest challenges was the timeline. The book starts with Travis and Jacob already in a relationship, and then it works backward instead of letting us experience their connection from the beginning. Because of this, I never got the chance to fall in love with them as a couple—I was just told that they loved each other. The emotional impact of their relationship felt muted, making it hard to invest in their struggles.

The structure also didn’t quite work for me. The book is divided into three parts—first Travis’s POV, then Jacob’s, then alternating between both—which made it feel disjointed. I would have preferred a more natural back and forth from the start, allowing their perspectives to build on each other rather than feeling like two separate narratives.

As for the Red, White & Royal Blue comparison, I think that sets up expectations the book doesn’t quite meet. Yes, it’s an MM romance, but beyond that, the similarities are minimal. The charm, humor, and emotional pull that made RW&RB so compelling aren’t really present here. Instead, the story leans heavily on telling rather than showing, which made the emotional beats feel less impactful.

That being said, I did appreciate the focus on the pressures of professional motorsports, the isolation of being in the public eye, and the realistic portrayal of family influence and homophobia in the racing world. The stakes were definitely there, but I just didn’t feel them as strongly as I wanted to.

Overall, Crash Test had an interesting premise and plenty of potential, but the structure and storytelling style made it difficult for me to fully connect with the romance and characters. If you love F1 and want an MM romance set in that world, it might still be worth checking out—but don’t go in expecting Red, White & Royal Blue on the racetrack.

Thank you to NetGalley, Amy James, and Avon for the eARC of this book. 

Cora Rose delivers an intoxicating blend of dark, gritty mafia romance and searing enemies to lovers tension in His Enforcer. This book is a wild ride from start to finish—packed with violence, passion, and an undeniable chemistry that simmers beneath years of hatred and rivalry. I have not read the other books in the series but I did not feel like I missed anything; however, I will be going back and reading them because this third installment was so good. 

From the very first page, we’re thrown into the world of Anthony Costello’s crime empire, where loyalty is everything, and weakness is a death sentence. Viktor has spent fifteen years hardening himself into a ruthless enforcer, but nothing—no battle, no torture—rattles him quite like Luca Rossi. Luca, the untouchable right hand man, is cruel, smug, and thrives on making our main character's life a living hell. Their interactions are electric, brimming with aggression, simmering lust, and an undercurrent of something even more dangerous: longing.

The enemies to lovers dynamic here is brutal in the best way. This isn’t just a case of bickering and unresolved tension but there is genuine animosity between them, a history of antagonism that makes every stolen moment feel sharp and visceral. The push and pull is addicting, filled with scathing insults, raw emotions, and undeniable attraction that neither Viktor nor Luca wants to admit.

But when bodies start piling up, and an unknown threat emerges against the Costello family, they’re forced to work together. And that’s when things really explode. Forced proximity amps up the tension, peeling back their defenses and exposing vulnerabilities neither wants to acknowledge. Watching their relationship shift from pure hate to reluctant allies, to something even more consuming, is absolute perfection.

Beyond the romance, His Enforcer is a gripping mafia story. The suspense, the action, and the high stakes keep the plot moving quickly but you do not miss a single thing. There’s an underlying sense of danger woven through every page, making every interaction between Luca and Viktor feel even more intense.

If you love dark romance with enemies to lovers vibes, mafia politics, and complex, morally gray characters who fight their emotions as hard as they fight their enemies, His Enforcer is for you. 

Thank you to The Author Agency and Cora Rose for the eARC of this book. 

Kennedy Ryan is one of the greatest writers of our generation and I do not say that lightly. I’m completely blown away by her powerhouse of words—words that emit warmth, understanding, and wisdom. This Could Be Us isn’t just a book; it’s an experience, a deeply moving story that reassures and embraces you with its relatable themes. Kennedy Ryan masterfully weaves together meaningful words that feel thought provoking, rich with emotion, and layered with cultural and autism representation.

While a part of me craved even more romance, my rating reflects that this book was so much more than that. Like Before I Let Go, this leans toward women’s fiction, with romance as a subplot. It’s a story of rediscovery, self worth, self love, and sisterhood—interwoven beautifully with a second chance at love. The angst may not have been as intense as in the previous book, but the emotional depth was undeniable, perfectly balanced with humor and resilience.


Kennedy’s ability to create strong, resilient women shines yet again. Soledad’s journey was deeply moving—years of belittlement and shame had shaped her, but she never stopped forging ahead. Her resilience, her determination to provide for her daughters, and her fight to reclaim herself were both heartbreaking and inspiring. The influencer/content creator aspect was seamlessly woven into her story, making it feel like a triumph for every mom who’s had to rebuild from scratch. Sol’s journey of self love and healing felt deeply personal and commanding.

And Judah? Perfection. A man so patient, perceptive, and completely gone for Soledad. He was there, giving her space to grow, reassuring her at every turn. The heated stares, the subtle touches, the slow burn... he was the perfect balance of strength and tenderness.

The healthy co parenting in this book? Phenomenal. Judah’s relationship with his twin boys—who are on the autism spectrum—was beautifully written. Kennedy Ryan’s personal connection to this subject shines through, and it’s evident she poured immense care into getting it right.

The found family aspect in this book? Exceptional. The women in Sol’s life—Yasmen, Hendrix, her sisters—were the kind of unwavering support every woman deserves. The nostalgia, the cultural references, the moments of reflection—they all hit deep. And speaking of representation, the Puerto Rican rep? Flawless. Seeing this level of authenticity was just so perfect.

This Could Be Us may not be perfect, but it is beautiful. It’s a book that will stay with me, not just for the romance, but for the strength, the message, and the love embedded in every word.

Thank you, Kennedy, for another masterpiece. And as for the upcoming Hendrix book—I need it ASAP!

I don’t typically reach for marriage in crisis books, but Kennedy Ryan always delivers, and Before I Let Go was no exception. OMG, this book was so good. Emotional, raw, and beautifully written, it had me hooked from page one and didn’t let go (pun intended).

Yasmen and Josiah’s story is deeply moving. Their love was supposed to be forever, but life hit them with heartbreak after heartbreak, and love alone wasn’t enough to save their marriage. Now, they’ve settled into a new normal—co parenting their kids, running their business together, and trying to move forward. But the pull between them? It never really went away. And as one stolen kiss turns into more, they’re forced to ask themselves if it’s truly over, or if they can find their way back to each other, stronger than before.

This book is everything: a second chance romance that doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff. Kennedy Ryan captures grief, healing, and real love with such care and nuance, making every moment between Yasmen and Josiah feel earned. Their chemistry is off the charts, but what really got me was the depth of their emotional connection. Every conversation, every longing glance, every touch was laced with history, pain, and so much love.

And can we talk about the writing? Kennedy Ryan’s prose is just on another level. It’s powerful, poignant, and so immersive. She doesn’t just write stories but she really makes you feel them.

If you love second chance romances that are mature, emotional, and deeply satisfying, Before I Let Go is a must read. Even if marriage in crisis isn’t usually your thing, trust me when I say this book is worth it. Absolutely stunning.

Morgan Elizabeth never misses, and Never Been Worse is pure perfection from start to finish. The Evergreen Park series has been an absolute gift, and while you don’t have to read them in order, do yourself a favor and soak up every second with Ava, Jules, and Harper. Trust me, you will fall in love with them like I have.

This book is Harper’s story, but Ava and Jules are still right there, proving once again that this girl gang is truly unmatched. Their loyalty, their ride or die energy, and their relentless pursuit of revenge for Harper’s no good, cheating ex made me love them even more. Harper may have had her pride bruised, but her heart? Still intact. And her resilience? Unstoppable. She’s fierce, talented, and ready to reclaim her life—she just needs a man who sees her worth and is willing to stand by her side.

Enter Wes Holden.

Wes is the perfect book boyfriend—a golden retriever with pitbull tendencies. He is so soft and sweet for Harper, but the second anyone dares to mess with her? He’s ready to throw hands. I mean, the man literally got her initials tattooed on his wrist even though their marriage was supposed to be fake—because it was never fake for him. And the way he calls her my wife? Dead. Gone. Ascended. Somebody resuscitate me NOW! 

One of my absolute favorite things? No third act breakup. Just a small miscommunication that Harper and Wes actually handle maturely (a couple that talks things through? GASP. We love to see it!). And their best revenge? Thriving. I flew through this book in less than a day, and when I hit the last page, I genuinely didn’t know what to do with myself—I wasn’t ready to be done. I will miss this series so much! 

If you love funny, revenge fueled rom coms with an insanely sweet AND hot romance, a fiercely supportive girl gang, and a man who will do anything for his little wife (those my wife moments? 🔥), then Never Been Worse is absolute perfection.

Thank you Booked With Rae and Morgan Elizabeth for the eARC of this book. 

Roommating by Meredith Schorr is the definition of a cozy, feel good read. It’s soft, sweet, and full of charm—the kind of book that wraps you in a warm hug. While it’s marketed as a rom com, it leans more into women’s fiction with its focus on personal growth, friendships, and family dynamics. That said, I still adored it!

Sabrina and Adam’s dynamic is built on a foundation of genuine friendship, playful chemistry, and just the right amount of slow burn tension. Adam is an easy to love guy—kind, funny, and completely devoted to his grandmother, Marcia. Sabrina is relatable and easy to root for, and their journey from accidental roommates to something more unfolds naturally, making it all the more satisfying.

The real standout here, though, is Marcia. She adds so much heart to the story, and her relationship with both Adam and Sabrina gives the book an emotional depth that makes it more than just a romance. The humor is light and engaging, and while the competition for the apartment brings in some fun chaos, it never takes away from the warmth of the story.

If you're looking for a low angst, feel good read with a strong emphasis on connection and personal growth (plus a swoony, bookish love interest), Roommating is a perfect pick!

Thank you to NetGalley, Meredith Schorr, and Forever for the eARC of this book.