This is the third and final book in a series and it was the perfect ending! I’ve been curious about Dean since he was first mentioned and though Liv was a brand new character she won me over so fast. Both of them have some tragedy in their pasts and seeing them overcome and work through their trauma together was so sweet. The way Liv tried to honor Dean’s late wife was absolutely beautiful and so touching and her relationship with Clara, his daughter was adorable. If you like single dad, boss/nanny, small town, age gap and grump and sunshine this was so so good!

This is hands down one of my new favorite holiday romances, I absolutely loved this one! This was rife with Jewish representation and I really enjoyed learning more about the traditions surrounding Hanukkah. Abby and Seth’s romance was charming and realistic and Kelli Tager was a delightful narrator 

This is the fourth book in the series but could be read on its own, no problem. Abbi has a rough backstory and it added some much tension and suspense alongside such a sweet and adorable romance storyline. I loved how tender and kind Brady was with Abbi but I loved the way he was with her daughter even more. Samantha Brentmoor did such an amazing job I forgot the male narrator even existed, she’s just SO good and she gave it her all here. 

The author is becoming one of my favorite authors when I want a romance with a ton of depth and emotion and truly well developed characters that I feel like I really know by the time I finish. There was something really beautiful about the plot of this one and that may sound weird since it’s about death and Ash’s career as a death doula but this showed how yes, there is so much pain in death but there can also be beauty and tenderness too. Speaking of tender, the way Nathaniel is so soft and gentle with Ash even though her vibes give off tough girl was everything. They have such a slow burn but their banter and chemistry to get there made it worth the wait. I loved Nathaniel but I was obsessed with Ash, there was something about her that got under my skin in a good way. She tries so hard to be tough and unbothered but inside she is soft and gooey with a heart of gold. The tropical setting was beautiful, Ash’s relationships with both Augustus and Tessie were amazing and the romance was mature, authentic and so entertaining! 

This was my first book by the author and I was so impressed by the emotional depth of the story and characters. It’s angsty and there’s so much pain but there was also some happiness and joy too. It was a hard fought HEA for Celeste and Lucas but it was a beautiful journey and the narrators gave great, emotional performances.

This was too cute and a good transition into holiday reading for me because it it’s my too Christmassy but still had some moments which is what I needed right now. Holly and Ivy were the most adorable BFF duo and I really enjoyed you got both of their love stories. It’s narrated by one of my faves too so that was an added bonus to an already adorable read 

I have been absolutely loving this series on audio and this was another amazing addition to the series. There were so many parts of this that broke my heart, both Tomer and Violet’s backstories are tough, so I desperately wanted them to be happy for once. The suspense was super high here and so was the heat, a perfect combination honestly. It does end on a cliffhanger so I’m anxiously awaiting the next book, I have got to see what happens next! Both narrators captured the emotional complexity of the characters so so well and had me on the edge of my seat with their deliveries. 

I’m deep into my seasonal reading and this might be the most perfectly fall book I’ve read so far, I loved it!! While I really liked every single aspect here the best part for me was the banter, it was SO good. Oakley and Finn really don’t like each other for a good portion of the book and the author gave us so many great one liners and hilarious bickering. The tension translated to some serious heat in the bedroom, these two 🥵 🫠 but you also get so many really sweet and cozy moments too. It’s also age gap, grump and sunshine, and small town plus fall in Vermont at an apple orchard. It doesn’t get more fall vibes than that.