Gloves Off did not disappoint!  I thoroughly enjoyed Alexei and Georgia. I felt angry on Georgia's behalf of how Alexei thought she was spoiled rotten.  I loved watching him change right before our very eyes and see what a jerk he'd been. I loved the dynamic, not quite enemies but definitely not friends and watching them come together.  

The jealousy of the bunnies, the flower love language, and watching the love of coaching made the book such a fun read.

I kept getting confused though on why Georgia wasn't Alexei's doctor.  At one point she requested him be transferred and then at another point he requested a different doctor? I'm sure it was explained but I wasn't picking it up.

Thank you to Stephanie Archer for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.25 stars!

What I love about these books is that they are always so fresh! Without giving away spoilers, I was nervous after Hart and Rosie had a conversation that it was going to go the way of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy but Megan put a fresh little spin on it and it was completely different (and thank goodness because the last 20% of Hart and Mercy *destroyed* me).

I adored Adam's seriousness and how he tried to remain in control of himself at all times. The dry humor was so fun.  I loved Rosie's lack of filter.  It made the banter so much fun.

What I didn't enjoy was how many stories we had to read. The Salt Sea, the Briar Thief (which eventually made sense).  It's a me problem, I get bored when there is a story in a story, but because this is a fantasy world, we don't "pre" know the beliefs.

I received a free e-ARC from Netgalley and Orbit Books in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed Scotch on the Rocks.  Initially on finishing Whisky Business, I didn't know if I really liked Callum, but I'm so glad to be wrong.  I loved Callum and June is perfect for him. I loved all of that golden retriever black cat energy.  

Their bickering was top-notch, and I loved every second of it. I was worried there would be a love triangle with Alistair, but I needn't have worried, not even a speck of one!  

I received a free e-ARC from NetGalley and Avon in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 Stars!

Asher and Theo were so beautifully romantic.  Their love was so soft for each other.  I really enjoyed the travel reality theme show aspect.  Initially I rolled my eyes and didn't go into it expecting to love it but, here I am, loving it.  Pons did a great job making the challenges unique and not letting them overshadow the rest of the story.  Giving us just what we needed.  

I took off half a star because I felt there were some elements that could have been fleshed out better.  I had no clue Theo lived in Chicago.  I assumed he lived in Boston like Asher, which knowing that he's a pilot maybe I should have known Boston wasn't his home base? What was the idea that Asher was wildly working on when Theo approached him at the bar? That had him so distracted he didn't notice Theo walk up?  Small little items like that. 

Overall, I knew I would love this and I'm so glad the Publisher approved me (almost immediately) for it.  I can't wait for more Chip Pons romance! 

I received a free e-ARC of this book from NetGalley and Putnam in exchange for an honest review.

I haven't met a C.W. Farnsworth book I didn't like.  From Now On didn't disappoint!

I love Farnsworth's MMCs.  There is something so quietly beautiful about them.  They can be loud (re: Aiden) but still so deeply quiet and strong.  I can't describe it.  It's when Conor goes to Harlow's and just wants to hold her and sleep in her bed--to be near her.  It's when Hunter seeks out Eve at the art school and that hug literally pieces him back together.  I cannot get enough. She allows them to be vulnerable, while also being strong characters.  And being only vulnerable with their girls? Sheesh.

Anywho, From Now On was all of that. I loved the stories.  I like that Sean was a part of the story but didn't overpower it.  I like that Eve's family drama also doesn't over power the story.  It's just enough to allow them to focus on one another.  

And the library scene?  "Wanna find out?" Excuse the f outta me.  I needed a moment. I think I went back and read that scene three times, just to make sure I absorbed it enough.  

Not Safe For Work had no business being THIS DAMN GOOD.  No, actually, it did.  Nisha J. Tuli is a genius and I loved this contemporary debut of hers. 

I highlighted so many lines in this book.  I couldn't get enough of the banter and inner thoughts of Tris. One of my favorite thoughts was, "I am dirtier than a cafeteria food fight..." and honestly, it brought me back to her Trial of the Sun Queen.

There were a lot of tropes but they were pulled off brilliantly.  I loved Rafe's caveman attitude.  He's sensitive and caring, but we can all (safely and temporarily) toss our feminism out the window for him. 

I was so disappointed in the board-member at the end.  Telling Tris to overlook it.  Fuck that shit.  I'm so glad Nisha made Tris stand up to that nonsense.  I was so proud of her by the end of the book.

Five out of Five stars.  So good! Nisha was already an auto-buy author, but her foray into contemporary will have me slamming my credit card down when she announces a release. 

I received a free e-ARC from Netgalley and Forever Publishing in exchange for an honest review. 

This book had no business being so good.  But it was.

It hit all kinds of nostalgia moments for me while also being very in the moment with what is currently happening in Florida.  I don't normally enjoy a lot of current pop culture in my books, but again, what is happening in Florida is in no way shape or form pop culture, it's history.  Making me enjoy it even more.

The amount of millennial nerd jokes hit so good while also bringing a lot of representation for current issues.  Mistreatment of queer people, inclusion of non-binary individuals, and women's health with the endometriosis representation.  

As a massive fan girl myself, I loved everything about this.

Couldn’t put it down. I loved every moment of this book. I’m literally salivating to jump into Honeycut