clarynathanwill's Reviews (2.06k)

adventurous funny fast-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: Yes

Thank you to Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone, and the team at Avon for the advance reader copy of Snow Place Like LA, a Christmas Notch Novella.

I adored A Merry Little Meet Cute and was excited to see Julie and Sierra gifting us this sweet treat of a novella. Luca was a fan favourite and I was so excited to see where his fling with Angel could go. Fans of this series will love this story, as it is a great check-in on beloved characters and a tease of what is to come.

I am a Sierra Simone review team member but remain honest and genuine in my reviews.

Check out the entire review here.
emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Thank you to Devney Perry and her team for the advance reader copy of Crimson River, the fifth story in The Edens series.

I have been greatly anticipating this book for a while, as once Devney began to tease this story the suspense sub-plot reminded me of my favourite instalment in the series, Indigo Ridge. Fans of that book and many of the mystery-based Clifton Forge novels will adore Lyla Eden’s instalment.

I am a Deveny Perry review team member, but I remain honest and genuine in my reviews.

Check out the entire review here.
emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thank you to Helena Hunting, her team, NetGalley, and Forever for the advance reader copy of A Love Catastrophe.

Helena Hunting writes such charming romantic comedies. This book is perfect for animal lovers and haters alike, being very much a story of two people who have faced their own separate hardships, finding someone to share that burden. Plus there are tons of cute animals, both cats and dogs.

I am a Helena Hunting review team member, but I remain honest and genuine in my reviews.

Check out the entire review here.
adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Thank you to Lauren Blakley and her team for the advance reader copy of Double Pucked, out June 5, 2023.

This book is two things I have been dying to see Lauren Blakley write: a hockey romance and a why choose! I knew Lauren’s style would suit the Lily Gold type of book, and this sure delivered. It is so much fun and definitely a great place to start for readers who are starting their journeys into reading throuples/triads/poly relationships.

I am a Lauren Blakely review team member, but I remain honest and genuine in my reviews.

Check out my entire review here.
emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thank you to Corinne Michaels and the team at Valentine PR for the advance reader copy of Forbidden Hearts, the first book in the Whitlock Family series.

I am so very excited to see Corinne taking on these tropes, who doesn’t love a single dad falling for his new nanny? This is also a return to one of Corinne’s most special settings, Sugarloaf and there may be a little Arrowood cameo or two.

Check out my entire review here.
adventurous emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thank you to Sarina Bowen and her team for the advance reader copy of Good as Gold, the first book in the Giltmaker series.

I adore travelling to small-town Vermont with the Giltmakers, Shipleys, and Rossis, and could do so forever. This was a fun friends-to-lovers, getting the girl who got away romance. I liked the characters but had a few issues with the pacing that kept this from a five-star.

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thank you to Karina Halle and the teams at Reckless Readers and Literary Yours PR for the advance reader copy of A Ship of Bones and Teeth.

I have been excited about this book since its announcement and I am pleased to say it lived up to the hype. This is the perfect way to do a Little Mermaid retelling, to flip the happily ever after on its head. I loved the characters, the vibe, and all the sexy times.

I am a Karina Halle review team member but remain honest and genuine in my reviews.

Check out the entire review here.
adventurous emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thank you to Sienna Snow and the team at Dangerous Press for the advance reader copy of Claim, the first book in the Violent Delights trilogy.

The Dangerous Press world was missing this story! I loved this and cannot wait to see where it goes next. Sophia Morelli is a determined brat in need of a bit of taming from Damon Pierce, but to him, she is a temptation he cannot afford.

I am a Dangerous Press review team member, but I remain honest and genuine in my reviews.

Check out the entire review here.
emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thank you to K. Webster and the team at Indie Sage PR for the copy of the re-release of Omega & Love.

So, K. Webster has graced us with new covers for her paranormal duology, first released in 2015. This is also my first K. Webster review as an official ARC team member. This series would be a decent binge for those who enjoy paranormal romance. But there are other K. Webster novellas, such as the taboo treats which are better reads.

I am a member of K. Webster’s review team, but I remain honest and genuine in my reviews.

Check out the entire review here.
emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thank you to K. Webster and the team at Indie Sage PR for the copy of the re-release of Alpha & Omega.

So, K. Webster has graced us with new covers for her paranormal duology, first released in 2015. This is also my first K. Webster review as an official ARC team member. This series would be a decent binge for those who enjoy paranormal romance. But there are other K. Webster novellas, such as the taboo treats which are better reads.

I am a member of K. Webster’s review team, but I remain honest and genuine in my reviews.

Check out the entire review here.