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I love the Vancouver Agitators series and this was no exception! I adored Halsey and Blakely and their story. I was very interested to read Halsey's book, because he's shy and quiet, a reserved guy after his twin brother's death. That made him mysterious and made me curious about his story. The spice was INSANELY GOOD, like I was reading with one hand. It was that good. I loved the banter and seeing all of the other characters. This book really did well covering the topics of grief and loss and making your way back from that, especially from survivor's guilt. Meghan Quinn truly never misses! 

This is such a cute novella! I really loved it. It's so SPICY too, which was unexpected but amazing. The chemistry between Aiden and Maggie was off the charts and I love the premise of this - it's a unique and cool concept. My only complaint is that it wasn't longer! 

 I knew this would be so good, and I wasn't disappointed! I wanted to see what would happen between Kenan and Lotus since book one, and this was everything and more. I loved the healing journey that Lotus went one, and I felt deeply for what happened to her. What amazing me the most was Kenan's love for Lotus, how amazingly patient and understanding he was, and how they seemed to get each other on a level that was a shock to them both, but the very thing they both needed. This is a beautiful story and I am so in love with it. 

Ugh, why does there have to be cheating? Why not just break up if you know you want someone else? And why does the hero constantly say he's going to take what he wants, even if and when she says no? I didn't care for this at all. I gave an extra star because we got to see August, Iris and Sarai and that's it. This was a big NO for me. 
challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Wow, this was so incredible and beautiful but heartbreaking and moving all at the same time. Before I begin, I feel I would be remiss if I did not say that you should take the trigger warnings very seriously. If you are at all sensitive, then this may not be for you. There are some very graphic scenes in this book, from domestic violence and abuse to rape. But, they are not done just for show or unnecessary; believe me when I say, they are necessary to tell the story of Iris and her journey from hell, to surviving, to thriving. There were moments I had go put this down and go do something else because it's hard to stomach but I think it's a story that needs to be told, especially because we so often hear, "Why didn't she just leave? Why did she stay so long?" Because, as we see here, it's never that simple, and there is so much more than meets the eye. It's so important to remember and equally as important to read a story like this one. It has to be told. I loved the romance between August and Iris and the mountains he wanted to move to help her, to comfort her, to protect her and to show her not all men are the same, that she's strong and brave and that she's worthy of love and care and a beautiful life. This was so well written and a great story, even with the heavy subjects. Maybe even because of the heavy topics. I cannot say enough about this book, but it evoked so emotion and it will not soon be forgotten.  

I ate this up! It was so good! So quick and easy to read, but it had everything you could want. I was in love with it from the very first time Devlin uttered the words “wife.” Melanie Harlow DOES NOT MISS! There is a certain comfort for me in reading her books because you know what vibes you are going to get—swoony, spicy, funny, fast paced—but the way she delivers is always on point and you'll get lost in the story and the characters and the small town vibes. And NOTHING is more exciting to me than a marriage of convenience, and let me tell you, this one is PERFECTION. This was a marriage of convenience, opposites attract, dislike to lovers, friends with benefits (can you really be with your spouse though?), small town book and it's just so good. I loved seeing everyone in the Buckley family again, and how they rallied together to support these two. It's just so much FUN and really was a great time. I can't WAIT for the last book in the Cherry Tree Harbor series. 

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I love Tessa Bailey but this was a big miss for me. It's a novella, so I kept my expectations as such, since I know that there is only so much story that an author can tell in such a small amount of pages and words. However, I think this had potential but it definitely fell flat and was not great. It just wasn't believable and I did not feel any chemistry between them. It's cringe AND even though Tessa Bailey was once considered the queen of dirty talk, I thought it was so bad in this novella. Like, really bad. I was so embarrassed FOR the characters. The author has really been losing her appeal and I'm not sure I want to read more from her going forward. 

I loved this book so much! This is probably my favorite of the series and might even be my favorite Laura Pavlov book. I have been anxiously waiting Cage's book and it did not disappoint. You'll love this book if you like single parent, second chance romance, with some steamy moments and swoonworthy ones as well. I loved Cage and Presley together - they are meant for each other! I love little Gracie so much! She's just so adorable and the comments she would make about her father's tattoo and girls being in his heart was just perfection. I liked getting to see everyone in the family and the same sibling banter and teasing that we love. I LOVED Maxine the pig and all of the other animals; so hilarious and made Cage such a softie, which we all know he is. I'm so sad this series is over but I am very much looking forward to the new series Laura Pavlov is writing. I know it will be awesome! 

This was super fun! I love anything involving curses and magic, and this was such a nice twist on that. A curse breaker and a hot Scottish archaeologist trying to solve a mystery? Sign me up. It was also super hot and steamy and definitely is what you are looking for if you want a good enemies to lovers book. I do think this was a little too instalove for me and sometimes the plot could get convoluted but it was such an adventure and just one of those books that is escapism for me!