Another gem from Emily Henry, but did I expect anything less? No, I definitely didn't. I really loved the premise of two people whose exes had hooked up with each other and now THEY were living together, trying to figure out how to navigate their new lives and then of course, slowly falling for each other. Daphne and Miles couldn't be more different, but they are tied together through what their exes did to them and it's such an interesting dynamic to witness. Emily Henry is such a descriptive writer that you can really tells exactly what's going in each scene and each moment and I love feeling so immersed in her books. I really connect with the characters this way, and the characters feel very really real and raw and fleshed out. I feel seen and understood, because the characters in her books are always real people with real struggles and I love that about her writing. However, I do wish that there had been more revenge and diabolical scheming between Daphne and Miles, considering their exes cheated on them with each other. I would have loved this, and it really would have elevated this book. What we got instead was both of these main characters just trying to navigate their feelings and work through them, and how they'll make it work together but I wanted MORE from them. I think this aspect had so much more potential and it felt lacking. I do still love this book and anything Emily Henry writes and I know I will continue to love her work. 

Wow, I'm so blown away by this book and I can't believe that it is a debut novel. This is now one of my favorite single dad/nanny books, and I absolutely loved Cole and Delaney and of course, Ava too! I also loved the combo of grumpy/sunshine; Cole was the grumpy and Delaney was the sunshine but Cole definitely had such a soft spot for his daughter and was so sweet with her. I loved Delaney's journey of really reclaiming herself and not apologizing for who she is, and for teaching Ava to always be herself too. Delaney was so good for Cole and Ava, and they were meant to be a family. There are so many good tropes in this: single dad/nanny, grumpy/sunshine, age gap, forced proximity, abandonment issues, small town, free spirit FMC/rigid and routine MMC, and such great spice as well. If you liked "Heartless" by Elsie Silver, then this is the book for you. The cover is also so cute! Thank you so much to Amelia Chasen for the ARC of this book! I loved it so much and I know others will too. 

This is probably my favorite of this series! I was so excited for Delia's story because I wanted to know what made her put all those walls up and have such a hard exterior. It was clear from book one that it would take an extraordinary man to win her over, and that's exactly what Enzo did! I loved the way he never wavered when it came to Delia and saw her for her all of her beauty (inside and out) and knew she was special and wasn't intimidated by her. It made sense why she had sworn off men but Enzo was patient and loved her in all the right ways. Enzo was so good with the twins too! I loved that he was a super smart math nerd and helped to win her girls over this way. Enzo was so emotionally mature and that was so refreshing to see, when a lot of authors write their characters of this age as so childish and immature. Underneath Delia's tough exterior, she had such a big heart and was just trying to do the right thing for her children and her friends and their families. She was under so much pressure and it was interesting to see her reveal her true feelings and struggle with being a mother and juggling it all. She isn't perfect like everyone thought, and I loved that about her. I'm so sad this series is over because it's so good and has such an interesting premise but I have enjoyed every single book in this very special series.  

My least favorite of the series so far. Rowan was painted as this wonderful guy but from their very first interaction, he was basically sexually harassing his physical therapist. She'd even tell him no, and he would persist and persist. That gets annoying REALLY fast. He got better as the book went on, but I couldn't really get past this. I do love Shay's story and her relationship with Kai and even Rowan's relationship with Kai. However, I don't think the plot and some things that happened really made sense or worked for this book. Overall, it was just okay for me. 

I am not the biggest fan of the accidental pregnancy trope, but this was amazing and so well written by this author! Cortney and Dylan were so good together, and I absolutely adored how he stepped up for her and her son, Liam. He went above and beyond and Cortney is just so swoonworthy. I really loved this story! The only reason I am taking off a star for this is because Beckett was the WORST in this book and it's unforgivable what he did to Cortney and taking that moment away from him. He was incredibly annoying in this book and it was very frustrating. Other than that, this book was incredible! 

I really like the premise of four single moms getting together and living with their kids so that they can help each other out. We often hear that it takes a village, and these four moms are a testament to that! This was hilarious and laugh out loud funny. I loved the banter between everyone and how much the kids are all such funny personalities. Beckett and Liv have worked together for years, but they accidentally get married in Las Vegas and decide to make the most of it because they can each benefit in their own way. However, Beckett has been in love with Liv for a long time, but could never be with her because she was married before and he thought he never stood a chance. Now, Liv is divorced but she does have three kids, which she thinks will deter Beckett because he's known as a "child hater". I just loved the dynamic between these two, especially because Beckett truly loves Liv, even for her flaws and insecurities and he absolutely ADORES her children. There's so many tropes I loved in this book: found family, one bed, marriage of convenience, single mom, billionaire. I loved that the author featured a plus size FMC and that Beckett was so good to Liv, and showed her how a real man loves, and that he never cared about her weight. I can't wait to get to the second book! 

Wow, this was a fantastic and wild ride! This is a love story that is beautiful and heartwarming and is a testament to finding the joy in the most unexpected circumstances. I love Corrine and Jacob's story, and how amazing she was with him. Jacob is in a coma after an accident and Corrine is his nurse. She takes care of him for weeks, and although she isn't sure if he can hear her or not (or if he will even wake up), she sits with him and tells him stories and slowly falls for a guy she does not know, with the help of the people who love him, as they share how amazing of a guy he is. I loved this, even though some of it is far fetched - but that's the fun and beauty of fiction, right? It's a really well written book about love and overcoming some extreme obstacles. I recommend this to others for sure! 

Wow, this was a masterpiece. The tension? The pining? The drama? The musical references? It was all just perfection. This was so different and unique and the premise was a spectacularly written twist on academic rivals to lovers. There was so much yearning, but it worked so well. I loved how Alex fell in love with Gwen for her talent, which is so often overlooked in favor of looks when it comes to romance books. I loved all of the side characters and how each and every one of them played a part in Gwen and Alex's journey. Each character was complex and dynamic and they were flawed, but this made them more relatable. The cover is absolutely GORGEOUS and basically depicts - in my opinion - the best scene in the book. The tension and yearning in this book certainly leads to some incredibly hot spicy scenes, especially their first time together. I think this was so well depicted and so in tune with both characters and how they felt during that particular moment in time, and I just cannot get over how good it is. It was so magical to be in those moments with them when they were playing - whether together or separately - and I think Julie Soto was a genius for the way in which she wrote these scenes. What a beautiful story that uses music to tell its tale! 

Thank you to NetGalley, Julie Soto, and Forever for the eARC of this book. 

Wow, I really loved this. I mean, I love Elsie Silver's books, but I was a little worried because it was taking me some time to get into, but once it really started to pick up, it was just so good. I love single dad romances, I love mutual years of pining, I love small town cowboys (or billionaires in this case) and I love Ford and Rosie and Cora and Rose Hill. Although this isn't your typical "single dad" romance because he doesn't find out about her until she's twelve and only because she tracked him down after his sperm donation years later. Despite this, I REALLY like how Elsie wrote this because something about it just worked for a single dad romance, even though it was a different premise than most. I loved watching the relationship blossom between Ford and Cora, and how much they were alike. The scenes with the period were pure gold and he really came into being a father figure, while also never trying to take the place of Cora's father who raised her. I loved how Ford used his wealth for good, especially the act of helping Cora's mother, despite knowing nothing about her. Ford and Rosie were childhood friends but Ford was and is her brother's best friend but they both have had a thing for each other for years. I loved the connection to Chestnut Springs and Willa Grant (who is Ford's sister). The chemistry is palpable between Ford and Rosie, and Elsie Silver writes the CRAP out of their tension. Like, it was just so hot and good. And the SPICE. We all know she's the queen but that pen scene? OH MY GOD. Their banter made their connection just that much better and they just might be dethroning Cade and Willa as my favorite Elsie Silver couple. I seriously cannot wait for West's book next!

This is the best book I've read from Willow Aster! It was the perfect single dad/nanny small town romance with an age gap. I loved everything about this book, and I had such a good time reading it. I loved Felicity and Owen's relationship together; she just le thim be a kid but also took interest in him and made sure he was cared for. Sutton and Felicity made such a wonderful couple and their chemistry was HOT. It's the perfect ending to a great series.