The premise here was really interesting for me, all about a contract killing gone wrong. Like very wrong 😮 You get two viewpoints that switch every chapter, one from Ren who is a hired assassin but she does follow her version of a moral code before taking on jobs and then Julia a mom who was on a college campus with her daughter, Cora the day a shooting happens. I kinda think that’s all I should share here because this went in a few unexpected directions. There were also a couple minor twists I did see coming but overall I would say this one did surprise me. There were some cat and mouse vibes that upped the tension and if you enjoy thrillers with strong female characters this was pretty good. 

This book was such a fun read and one that will be a great addition to your summer TBR. It’s hilarious but it’s also heartfelt and is the perfect balance between really charming and witty and really deep and soul searching. Barnett and his mother, Chrissy’s relationship is at the forefront of the story, really the backbone of everything and the best part about their dynamic was how authentic it felt. Chrissy is homophonic and her struggles with how she feels about her son and how his sexuality affects that for her on a personal level was handled in a really sweet and funny way. The way her long ingrained beliefs are challenged was so interesting and in the end things were ultimately very satisfying for me. 

I’ll be honest, I almost skipped this one because it’s starting to feel like if you’ve read one AH book, you’ve read them all. That sounds so bitchy but I am really not trying to be mean. She’s found a formula that works for her and she’s good at it, really good. But how many times do I need to read the same (almost) book? But then I saw it was narrated by my fave, Therese Plummer and I had too. I’m not mad I did, this was great and it was very similar to her previous books but her wit is amazing and her style is fantastic so it’s worth a read. I’m just sort of hoping her next book feels a little different, I don’t even mind the women in stem thing, that’s her thing and it’s cool I just maybe want her characters to feel fresh. I want some surprises. God that was a lot of rambling sorry thanks for reading it you made it this far!

If you’ve been around for awhile you’ll know that there’s nothing more that I love than a small town romance book and bonus points if it’s a series. This book has been one of the best small town books I’ve read in awhile, and I’ve read some really good ones but this one was amazing!! 

Let’s talk tropes cause it’s my love language. You get small town obviously, age gap, single parent, nanny and boss and grump and sunshine. If you picked all of my favorites out of my brain you would get this book. Asher is my new fave, he is everything we want in a book boyfriend and more and the way he acted during the third act (there is NO break up 🙌🏻) turned me into a gooey puddle. This man 🥵 Phoebe needs to be my new BFF her relationship with Asher’s daughter, Olivia was adorable and so tender  and just perfect. This one is also super spicy  with some steam that made me actually sweat. I was totally satisfied with all of that 👆🏻but then CM hit me with some seriously shocking plot twists that I was absolutely not expecting. Shook. I’ll stop rambling but this one was so incredibly good and I cannot wait for book two. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I don’t read very much YA romance but when I do I’m drawn to boarding school dramas and the first book in this new series was super juicy. Eastbrooke Academy is the school you go to if your parents are famous, super wealthy or both. If rich people behaving badly is one of my favorite tropes then rich kids behaving even worse if a close second 😂 There’s a large cast of characters and this book did a good job at setting the stage and giving you a solid sense of who everyone is and what their drama is, because they all have some, these kids are messy. I had so much fun with this scandalous escape and can’t wait for book two. 

I absolutely adored the authors last book, Nora Goes Off Script so to say this was a highly anticipated read for me is putting it mildly. This was a mix between a second chance romance but also friends to lovers as Wyatt and Sam started dating as teens and were friends first. Sam is about to marry someone else and I don’t usually enjoy a love triangle but it was well done here so it didn’t even bother me a little bit. There was some serious nostalgia here as the author captured the magic of first love so perfectly and combine that will all the summery vibes and I was swooning. Overall this was such a well rounded romance with amazing characters you will connect with, a fun setting and a love story that will give you all of the feels.

Reading a Jill Shalvis book is like a warm hug for me. It’s soft and cuddly and never fails to make me feel squishy inside, seriously such a delight. She writes the most adorable and hilarious romances but there’s always something a little bit extra too making her books such multidimensional reads. 

This is the fourth book in the Sunrise Cove series but you don’t have to read them in order. Each book follows a completely new set of characters but they’re all in the same town. When I saw this one followed Harper as she opens a bakery I was so excited, it doesn’t get cuter than that. Bodie was exactly the type of swoony worthy hero I expect from the author, he’s a closed off and quiet guy but he has his reasons and those reasons really tugged on my heartstrings. Ivy broke my heart and made me want to mother her so hard and her dynamic with both Harper and Bodie was almost as fun for me to read about as their burgeoning romance. Loved this one so much, JS just keeps getting better and better!

I was drawn to this one because of the unique premise and the whole concept of living funerals, what a wonderful idea. Initially the idea of that can sound a little bleak, but the thought of making sure loved ones know exactly how you feel and what kind of impact they have had on your life is so special and touching. I love the authors brand of humor and wit and there was some wisdom here that really spoke to me. While there is a lot of emotional trauma here the balance between the heavier stuff and lighter moments was great for me and I found it to be heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. Fans of The Guncle will be pleased.