Melanie Harlow does not miss and this is the perfect example. If you're looking for the perfect blend of sweet, steamy and swoony, this is the book for you. The tropes you have in this book are small town, age gap, friends with benefits/one night stand, secret relationship and ex boyfriend's dad. Yes, you got that right! I was skeptical about the ex boyfriend's dad thing because that can be hit or miss, and some are done well while others are not. I thought this was done so well, and I was living for the angst and the secrets while somehow also loving the sweetness and the sincerity that came along too. This book also features a plus size main female character and as a plus size woman myself, I thought Melanie Harlow wrote Millie so well, both with her struggles and her triumps, as well as how Zach loved Millie, despite (and also because of) her size. Millie and Zach had such an undeniable chemistry! While their back and forth "we shouldn't, but we are going to anyways" could be repetitive at times, I really loved how drawn they were to each other despite all of the obstacles (both real and self inflicted) getting in the way. I really loved all the tidbits we get from the other characters from the other books and I'm really sasd to see the Cloverleigh Farms series come to an end.

This was insane from start to finish and I mean that in the best way possible. I saw a video on TikTok about this book and I was immediately intrigued by the premise. I was pretty skeptical because the dead ex trope is sometimes written well, but more often that not, they're just not that good and I tend to stay away. This, however, was pretty close to perfection! There was so much drama, so much angst, so much heartbreak but ultimately a beautiful and entertaining story came from it. Eason and Bree were everything, and I loved their chemistry and dedication to their family. The only thing that bothered me was that twist at the end because it felt a little like a soap opera but overall, the book was well written and defininitely suspenseful, romantic, funny and entertaining.

This was exactly what I needed to read to get me out of a reading slump: heartwarming, funny, found family, small town quirky characters - it was all there and then some!

I will admit that if you go into the book purely for some great love story, you might be disappointed. This is not to say that the romantic relationship wasn’t well done, because I personally did enjoy it. This was probably one of the only instances in which I didn’t mind the “deceased wife” trope because while she was portrayed as someone that was nice and whom he loved, we did not get much insight into her which was probably a good thing and what we were really shown and told was that his relationship with Nova was the once in a lifetime type of life instead.

Why I really loved this book though, is the combination of small town charm, the beautiful sibling relationship between the heroine and her sister, the nosy neighbors who are overbearing but mean well, the small nuggets of parental wisdom which Nova passed down to her sister and she kept passing forward, the epilogue, and so much more.

I can’t wait for the next book with Tuck’s story!

I did not expect this to be SO GOOD. I thought it would just be a cute and fun light Christmas read but it was so much more than that. So many things to highlight: the spice was top tier and so freaking hot, the chemistry between Abbie and Damien was so palpable and electric, the pranks played on Richard were hilarious and so well deserved, the self love journey Abbie goes on thanks to Damien is so inspiring and needed for her, the conflict and secrecy really drove the plot forward and made it so unique and different and the world building plus side characters was perfection. This was very much close to Legally Blonde, with its own twists and turns and its own heart and humor. I highly recommend this book!

This was actually so flipping good! My expectations were low but wow, I was blown away. This is a single POV, first person, boss/employee, grumpy/sunshine romance. This was definitely a sweet and delicious slow burn as they didn't even touch each other until like, two thirds of the way through the book. The tension and the chemistry and the banter, my goodness, was some of the best I have ever read. And Hayes Flynn? He's that rich, grumpy guy whose got that soft spot for you and who you will fall for. Tali is one of my favorite FMC! Do not sleep on this book - I promise you will not regret reading it!

What drew me to this book was the cover; I know I speak for others when I say I truly thought the characters on the cover of this book look exactly like Taylor Swift and Brendon Urie. I'm not ashamed to admit that this was my motivation for choosing this book. While I do not usually read YA books, I was pleasantly surprised by how good this was and how much I enjoyed reading it. Someone You Loved is bittersweet, touching, and explores the all of the stages of grief from a teenage girl and her loyal best friend. Sarah and Jake's grief and nightly talks hit me right in the feels and as someone who has experienced similar things, really resonated with me. I love how their deep friendship blossomed into something more, and the support they provided for one another made for a great foundation for a wonderful romance. I think this book would be great for a teen going through grief and something similar as the characters, and would be very helpful in aiding them in navigating these tough topics.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins Children's Publishing for this digital ARC of Someone You Loved. All opinions and reviews are my own.

This is my second favorite in the series! When I tell you I loved Violet and Cole, I am not exaggerating. They were such a breath of fresh air for so many reasons. We get to see Cole in the first book, but he's mysterious and aloof, and quite honestly, a real dick. I immediately wanted to know more, so I looked forward to reading this book. I just wanted to know what Cole whispered in Violet's ear in the first book! Well, we find out pretty quickly and it's definitely juicy. The chemistry between them, both what they had in the past, and what they have in the present, was so palpable and crazy to deny for either of them. This is an age gap, close proximity, second chance romance with quite the slow burn and a grumpy/sunshine duo that rivals many others. I absolutely adore how much Violet saw though Cole and knew he was just hiding due to his hurt, and how she loved him for him and didn't care about the things he thought would be dealbreakers. It was so pure and beautiful watching them help each other heal. I love the veteran/wounded warrior representation as well, mainly because the author doesn't make Cole weak or not deserving of anything other than a full, wonderful life despite his past and his injuries. As always, the smut is so delicious. This made me laugh, cry, swoon and blush. Elsie Silver is just so a great writer and can envoke emotion in a way others just can't.

I was worried about how this book would go, because we didn't get to see much of Nadia and even less of Griffin in the previous books, and their age gap when they initially meet. However, Elsie Silver did this couple justice, as usual! Nadia is such a strong girl and endured so much; I wanted her to have a happy ending and I was so amazed by the level of maturity and intelligence she displayed. Griffin is your typical gruff, mysterious, aloof grump but his secret disability makes him put his shield up when he's such a vulnerable softy with a huge heart underneath. I'm a sucker for a small town romance, and this book also has the brother's best friend trope, age gap between the couple, a heroine with a dark past and a former pro athlete hero with disability representation. At first glance, Nadia and Griffin did not seem like a match but their scars and the way they helped each other see their best sides and heal made them perfect for each other. They had electric chemistry from the start, despite Griffin saying very little. As always, Elsie Silver writes some spice that is unmatched. I also adored Stefan and Nadia's sibling relationship and the way it grew and developed throughout the last two books. I didn't want this series to end, particularly because that means I had to say goodbye to Stefan and Mira (my favorite couple and story from the series), but it was such a good way to finish the series. I also appreciated that we get to see all of the couples and their kids, and it was the perfect ending to an amazing series.