The Graham Effect is a fun, grumpy x sunshine, enemies-to-lovers romance novel. 

I'm currently in my sports romance era, and I've only read one other book by Elle Kennedy - The Chase from the Briar U series. I loved The Chase, and because of that, I expected to love The Graham Effect too. 

The story is about Gigi Graham, the daughter of Garrett Graham from the Off-Campus series. Gigi wants to make her famous hockey dad proud by becoming one of the top female hockey players and making it to the Olympics. Luke Ryder wants to be chosen as one of the coaches for Garrett Graham's summer program. He offers to help Gigi improve her weak spots in hockey, and she agrees to help him get chosen as a coach. But to do that, they must overcome their disdain for each other, which stems from when they first met as teenagers. 

As they help each other, sparks fly, and their chemistry becomes intense. They soon can't deny their attraction and let their passion consume them. 

The romance between Gigi and Ryder is both sweet and spicy. The book is not just a romance but also deals with the characters' trauma and anxiety. The character development is well done, and both Gigi and Ryder bring out the best in each other. Gigi helps Ryder open up about his feelings, and Ryder helps Gigi become more confident. 

I couldn't put the book down and finished it in 3-4 days. The writing is gripping, and the story never lets you go. I appreciate that there's no third-act breakup scene, which is a common trope in romance novels.

If you enjoy sweet/spicy romances, hockey, sports, fast-paced reads, and well-developed characters, you'll love The Graham Effect.

 I can't wait to read the sequel, The Dixon Rule, coming out in May.

Kristen Hannah has done it again!

Before reading The Women, I read The Nightingale and The Four Winds. I rated them all five stars. I've found that she has a way of pulling at all your emotions.

The Women grips you with how well-rounded and complex the characters are. On top of that, this is a beautifully written novel that will leave you captivated from the beginning until the end.

The book follows Frankie, an Army nurse, through her journey before, during, and after the Vietnam War. 

Through Frankie's character development, we see her transformation from a naive girl to a strong woman who navigates through the horrors and bleakness of war. 

The book handles the topics of war, grief, and trauma with great care and intertwines them with moments of hope and happiness.

As you read the book, you will find yourself cheering for Frankie as she falls in love during a difficult time overseas, rooting for her to overcome her challenges when she returns home, and feeling angry alongside her for many things. 

Get this book because you will not regret reading this enthralling story.

Ahhh! Where do I even begin with this review? 

I've read a couple of Ali Hazelwood's books before, and while one of them was amazing, the other wasn't my cup of tea. So I was a bit hesitant when I heard about Bride, Ali's first shot at romantasy. All of her previous works featured women in STEM, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But let me tell you, Bride is fantastic! It's a thrilling, charming, and captivating romantic that showcases Ali's exceptional writing skills.

Ali introduces a captivating and unique take on vampires and werewolves, using the marriage out of convenience trope as a catalyst for Misery to find out what happened to her friend. As she lives with Lowe and his pack, she uncovers more than just her friend's disappearance, and some secrets are so deep that the twist at the end is unpredictable. Ali creates fascinating lore surrounding her vampires, werewolves, and the world she has created, with a cultural distinction between the two creatures that provide a unique setting for Misery, a vampire living with the werewolves. Misery and Lowe are fascinating and enigmatic characters who share a slow-burning chemistry that will keep you hooked.

I found it hard to put this book down, and I loved Misery as the main character. I was eager to see how everything would unfold and how Misery and Lowe's relationship would develop. Bride is set to be released in February, and I can already tell it's going to be a massive hit - and it deserves all the hype!