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Review: Happy Place by Emily Henry

April 26, 2023 by Angela 1 Comment

Happy Place by Emily HenryContemporary Romance/WF04/25/2023 by BerkleyARC Review by Angela I'm unsure what kind of magic this author weaves through her pages as she's writing, but I am always desperate to get a copy of every new release. When I do, I immediately open and devour every word. Emily Henry is my latest must-read author and I can't get enough of her voice. Happy Place is labeled as both a contemporary romance and a women's fiction novel. And I agree wholeheartedly with Continue Reading

Angela’s Upcoming Releases to add to your TBR

February 9, 2023 by Angela 3 Comments

It's only the beginning of February and I already have several 5 stars reads under my belt for 2023. I'll have reviews closer to release dates, but I wanted to give y'all a heads-up so you can put them all on your TBR. The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles- 3/7 I just finished this yesterday and couldn't help but gush about it for hours to friends and fellow readers. It's just so damn good. I mean all of KJ Charles's books are fantastic, but this one just hit me right in Continue Reading

Scenic Sunday- Beach Read by Emily Henry

September 25, 2022 by Angela Leave a Comment

Cover of Beach Read by Emily Henry

My voice came out thin and weak. "We're both wrecks. It's not just you. I wanted to think it was, but it's not. I'm a disaster. I feel like I need to relearn everything, especially how to be in love. Where would be even start?Gus pulled my hands away from my tear-streaked face. His smile was faint, but even in the cloudy light of morning, I could see the dimple creasing his cheek. His hands skated onto my hips, and he pulled me softly against him, tucking his chin on my head. "Here," he Continue Reading

Review: Book Lovers by Emily Henry

May 5, 2022 by Angela 2 Comments

Book Lovers by Emily HenryContemporary RomanceMay 3, 2022, by Berkley Review by Angela I've become an Emily Henry fangirl over the last couple of years, so when this book hit my Kindle I set aside everything to read. Book Lovers centers around two main characters deeply involved in the publishing world. Literary agent extraordinaire Nora Stephens and her editor nemesis Charlie Lastra. They first cross paths at a coffee meeting to discuss her biggest client's new manuscript. He Continue Reading

Jen’s Mini-Reviews: Reviews for Books by Keri Lake, Holly Black, Katee Robert, Emily Henry, Tessa Bailey, and Sierra Simone

July 26, 2021 by Jen 4 Comments

I’ve read, or listened to, so many books lately. Some old, some new, some repeats from previous reviewers. Here’s a quick rundown of my favorites in the form of speed reviews. It’s like a speed dating event but less awkward. Master of Salt and Bones by Keri Lake I’m going to call this a B to B+ for me. Super dark read. The H is mysterious, misunderstood, and lives in a huge monstrosity of a mansion. He’s reclusive, a bit of an urban legend to the neighboring town, and was raised by Continue Reading

Review: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

May 11, 2021 by Angela 1 Comment

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryContemporary Romance/Women's FictionMay 11, 2021, by BerkleyARCReview by Angela Favorite Quote: "You're staring at me because I'm tall?" Alex says"Very tall," I say, as if that clears things up. It's easier than saying, I have missed you, beautiful smile. It's so good to see you, strong arms and legs. Thank you, freakishly taut belly, for feeding this person I love so much. After reading last year's release by this author, Beach Read, I couldn't Continue Reading

Smexy’s May TBR

May 3, 2021 by Angela 3 Comments

Angela: There are lots of great books releasing this month. My TBR for May is out of control and since I have no willpower, I might have skipped ahead and read a few already. LOL. Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala 5/4/2021 Cozy Mystery- Here for all the cozy mysteries. The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes—one that might just be killer.... People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry 5/11/2021 Contemporary Romance- I couldn't help Continue Reading

Angela’s Most Anticipated for 2021

January 7, 2021 by Angela 4 Comments

Contemporary Romance: Shipped by Angie Hockman- Release date 01/19/2021- Billed as "The Unhoneymooners meets The Hating Game", an enemies to lovers on a cruise ship? Yes, please. The Dating Plan by Sara Desai- Release date 03/16/2021- This is the follow-up to The Marriage Game and it features the fake dating trope. Sweethand (Island Bites Book 1) by N.G. Peltier- 03/30/2021- Enemies to lovers who are stuck together for a wedding.... and I really love this cover. The Continue Reading

Jen’s Favorites of 2020

December 31, 2020 by Jen 6 Comments

I read QUITE a bit this year. Living in California, we’ve been on non-stop lockdown and I turned to books to help me escape. I have so many favorites! Here are my top picks.  The Ravenhood Duet by Kate Stewart My heart…these two books, Flock and Exodus, nearly killed me. I thought about these books long after I finished them. I still think about them. I will reread them in 2021. I’m not even sure where to start with this duet. This was romantic, very dark, weird town and people Continue Reading

Angela’s Favorites of 2020

December 30, 2020 by Angela 7 Comments

Contemporary Romance: The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa- You know that feeling of frustration you get when you are reading a really great book and you are in the middle of a part where you can hardly take your eyes off the page because you need to know what happens next and suddenly life interrupts? That was me reading The Worts Best Man. I did not want to put it down and stuff kept happening that forced me to. Ugh. A fabulous mix of laugh out loud funny, sweet, and sexy. This book had it all Continue Reading

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