📖 Title: See You Next Winter
🖋 Author: Holly June Smith
🌶️ Spice Level: (5/5, extreme holiday heat!)
✨ Tropes: Friends with benefits, second-chance romance, childhood friends to lovers, holiday reunions
📏 Length: 236 pages (perfect for a cozy winter weekend!)

I was BEYOND excited to receive this ARC because I absolutely loved Can I Tell You Something? and I needed Kayla and Ryan's story! Let me just say, it did not disappoint. I am obsessed with this book! Thank you SO much, Holly June Smith! ❤️

Since childhood, Kayla and Ryan have spent their Christmases in a picture-perfect snowy village in the Alps. Fast forward to their teen years, and they decide to “upgrade” their holiday friendship to a seasonal friends-with-benefits situation—two weeks a year, no strings attached. But after one particularly intense winter, Ryan suddenly stops coming to the Alps, leaving Kayla with her heart frozen over and wondering what went wrong.

Now, years later, Ryan is back, and he’s ready to thaw out all those unresolved feelings. He thought he could get over Kayla by cutting her off, but spoiler alert—he can’t. This time around, he’s hoping they can make more than just winter memories. Will Kayla take a leap of faith on a future with Ryan, or will her heart remain guarded? Will they finally have more than just next winter?

You know the kind of chemistry where every glance, every touch, every single brush of fingertips has your heart racing? Ryan and Kayla have it. This book will keep you on the edge, begging for these two to get out of their own way and just admit what’s so obvious to everyone around them. THEY NEED TO BE TOGETHER! FOREVER! None of the seasonal, once a year only stuff. But alas, they are stubborn and don't realize that each feels the same way and they could make it work! 

Imagine a setting that’s a mix of cozy cabins, twinkling lights, and snowflakes drifting down over mountains. Holly June Smith has written the ultimate holiday dreamscape, perfect for nights curled up under a blanket. It’s Hallmark vibes but with WAY more spice and emotional depth. There's angst, there's tension, there's a tug of war called love, but there's also Christmas and snow and winter!

If you’re in the mood for something bittersweet yet heartwarming, See You Next Winter has that blend of holiday nostalgia, regret, and new beginnings. It’s just the right length to devour in one weekend, with plenty of hot chocolate on standby!. 

See You Next Winter delivers all the cozy, heart-tugging, and passion-filled moments you want in a holiday romance. It’s perfect for anyone who loves friends-to-lovers, second chances, and the magic of snowy, wintry nights spent with the one who gets away... every end of winter. 🌌💖

Seriously, if you’re looking for your next winter romance obsession, Holly June Smith has you covered! Grab your mittens and let yourself get swept away. 🧤✨

Chelsea Curto can do no wrong! I simply have to bow down to the queen. I really loved Liam and Piper's story and it's so exciting continuing a good series you really love. This one is SPICY and I am here for it. I felt like, even though there were a lot of these scenes, it still added to the plot and I felt they were executed well. I love how obsessed Liam is with Piper, and he goes above and beyond for her. Piper's journey was actually really beautiful too! She went from thinking she wasn't worthy and being screwed over by her ex husband, to finding her confidence, learning, and growing, all while finding the love of her life. I also love all of the representation in this book: dyslexia, chronic migraines, ASL, women in sports, lack of healthcare, discrimination, etc. I think the author handled these topics very well, and it added so much to the story and the journey for these characters. I really enjoyed this second installment and I'm really looking forward to the next book!  

🏒 hockey sports romance
🏒 "teach me"
🏒 cat daddy
🏒 grumpy x sunshine
🏒 marriage of convenience (accidental)
🏒 fake dating
🏒 found family
🏒 dual POV
🏒text messages

This was a fantastic read and I could not put it down! These book features very heavy themes, but is also mixed with some light moments and a romance you won't forget. It's hard to watch them struggle throughout the book, as they are both going through so much, but it was a beautiful journey as well. I had my reservations, but Payson being Luke's "therapist" was actually such a great and unique plot and was written very well and executed just fine. Payson may be pursuing her dreams of being a therapist, but she does not have a perfect life. Luke is said to be the golden boy who has it all but he has so much that he is dealing with too. There was so much growth from beginning to end and I really enjoyed their story. I highly recommend checking out this book!

-Enemies to Lovers
-Dual POV
-Forced Proximity
-Best Friend's Brother
-Sports Romance
-Therapist/Client Relationship

Thank you to Charli Cotner and Love Notes PR for the eARC of this book! 

✨ "When the Fake Snow Falls" is the cozy holiday romance I didn’t know I needed! ✨

Picture this: Our girl has zero interest in all the holiday cheer, but to save her PR career, she’s going to have to fake it like a Hallmark pro.🎄And who gets roped into being her fake holiday boyfriend? The very grumpy, swoon-worthy guy she can’t stand (but maybe secretly likes a little).

Heather Garvin gives us so much charm, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a sprinkle of holiday magic that it’s impossible not to get hooked. Think slow-burn, stolen glances, and fake snowflakes turning real feelings into pure, tangible chemistry. If you love characters who clash, then melt, and all the winter vibes, this book is your next cozy binge. 🧣❤️

Thank you to Heather Garvin, NetGalley, and Victory Editing for the eARC of this book! 

Right now is the moment for Formula 1 romances and I am not mad about it. I'm a huge F1 fan, so I knew right away that I would love this book. Darien is an F1 driver, with a lot riding on his driving this upcoming season. Shantal works for a company that uses data analysis and brand new tech to improve their performance. Close proximity, having to work together, and dealing with the stresses of the F1 season make for a wild ride between these two. The sparks are flying immediately, but these two are also dealing with grief and trying to navigate life after loss. I particularly love the way that the author develops each character individually before having them meet each other and begin their journey together. Shantal is such an amazing character to root for; she's so smart and confident. Darien is a great guy with a good heart, a seriously talented driver, and someone that others want to be around, but he is fighting his own battles and has to find a way to overcome them and balance it all. They were a perfect match for each other! The setting of the book is Brazil, and I really loved how the author took the time to research and develop all aspects of this book, including the representation. If you are a Formula 1 fan, or just are curious about it and want a book to get started with the sport, then this is the book for you! 

Thank you to NetGalley, Esha Patel, and Avon Books for the eARC of this book. 

Right now is the moment for Formula 1 romances and I am not mad about it. I'm a huge F1 fan, so I knew right away that I would love this book. Darien is an F1 driver, with a lot riding on his driving this upcoming season. Shantal works for a company that uses data analysis and brand new tech to improve their performance. Close proximity, having to work together, and dealing with the stresses of the F1 season make for a wild ride between these two. The sparks are flying immediately, but these two are also dealing with grief and trying to navigate life after loss. I particularly love the way that the author develops each character individually before having them meet each other and begin their journey together. Shantal is such an amazing character to root for; she's so smart and confident. Darien is a great guy with a good heart, a seriously talented driver, and someone that others want to be around, but he is fighting his own battles and has to find a way to overcome them and balance it all. They were a perfect match for each other! The setting of the book is Brazil, and I really loved how the author took the time to research and develop all aspects of this book, including the representation. If you are a Formula 1 fan, or just are curious about it and want a book to get started with the sport, then this is the book for you! 

Thank you to NetGalley, Esha Patel, and Avon Books for the eARC of this book. 

If you love Hallmark movies, then this is the book for you! It was the perfect holiday read, complete with cute moments, a meddling daughter, a misunderstood meet cute, single dad, small town romance packaged up in a cute bow! There are just so many things to love about this and it has that signature Morgan Elizabeth recipe of sweet, swoony, and spicy. This truly is Enchanted meets Life Size! This was a heartwarming and fun read and is exactly what you will want to read during the holiday season. 

-single dad
-FMC is a nanny
-small town 
-Christmas and holiday
-found family 
-second chance romance
-dancer FMC
-one night stand
-the one that got away
-cinnamon roll MMC
-flashback chapters
-friend's brother
-dual pov
-signature spice

I absolutely love Reed and Ruby! I have been waiting for their story and it did not disappoint. Returning to Rosewood Ranch was such a treat for me. The banter? The spice? The found family? The fake dating? Oh, it was GIVING. The way Ruby supported Reed was incredible, and Reed was just such a sweetheart and head over heels for Ruby, despite him being a ladies man prior to meeting her. I loved their relationship and the way it developed and the journey they went on together. This was just so sweet and swoony while also being steamy and it's the perfect cowboy romance! I cannot WAIT for Mack's book next! 

🩷Friends to Lovers
🩷Found Family
🩷Fake Marriage
🩷Golden Retriever MMC
🩷Small Country Town
🩷Opposites Attract
🩷Dual POV

What an incredible book! I absolutely loved this and want to read more of Olivia Hayle's books. Charlotte and Aiden have a one night stand and later, she is hired to write his memoir. Aiden is having a really hard time after his father's scandal wreaked havoc on their company and now has to deal with the fallout. Even though Charlotte is writing his memoir, he's secretive and won't tell her everything she needs to know. This leads to so much bantering and flirting, and a tug of war that is so hilarious and hot! They eventually strike a deal: he will tell her everything, including his secrets, if she tells him what she's hiding too. This was just so good and hit all of the right notes. I loved the romance between these two, the banter and the flirting, and the journey these two went on together. Charlotte and Aiden had so much chemistry! I loved Aiden, and he's the perfect book boyfriend. There are so many details that Olivia Hayle included and it made this book beyond my expectations. Thank you to Olivia Hayle for the ARC of this book! 

💜one night stand meet cute
💜Los Angeles setting
💜workplace romance
💜hidden identity
💜close proximity
💜billionaire
💜slow burn
💜best nickname ever 

I cannot believe that this is a debut novel! It's an incredible book and Maddy Lowe has such a bright future in writing. I love sports romances, but I will be the first to admit that I don't really know anything about motocross. However, I fell in love with the sport and I have Maddy Lowe to thank for that! I love that I got to learn so much about the sport and so much insight to that world. Sky is a single mother to a little boy and Cory is a motocross star. They're both going through things and decide to strike up a fake dating scheme to get what they need, despite not really liking each other from the start. Cory is Sky's brother's teammate, and there is some drama there. However, I loved getting to see Cory and Sky's relationship develop and Sky gets to see the real Cory when they're away from the spotlight. I really enjoyed this book and I know you will too! 

💖 motocross romance
💖 enemies to lovers
💖 teammate's sister
💖 fake dating
💖 single mom
💖 he falls first
💖 slow burn
💖 dual POV

Thank you Grey's Promotions and Maddy Lowe for the ARC of this book. 💖