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Review: Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron

March 4, 2021 by Melanie 3 Comments

Accidentally Engaged by Farah HeronContemporary RomanceMarch 2, 2021Forever Reviewed by Melanie A couple of chapters into this book, I quickly realized that it was maybe not a great idea to read this book on an empty stomach. So if you’re reading this review and contemplating reading this book (which you absolutely should read, btw), then consider this your first and only warning. Of the 38 chapters in this book, 30 of them mention food in some context, either just in passing or because Continue Reading

Angela’s Minis- The Duke Heist by Erica Ridley and Hit Me With Your Best Scot by Suzanne Enoch

February 18, 2021 by Angela Leave a Comment

Hit Me With Your Best Scot by Suzanne EnochWild Wicked Highlanders #3Historical RomanceFebruary 9, 2021, by St. Martin's Press This is the third book in the Wild Wicked Highlanders series and I'm sure readers will be happy to FINALLY get Coll's book. Coll is the wildest of the three MacTaggert brothers and the least enthused about taking an English bride in order to preserve his mother's financing of their family estate in Scotland. But both of his brothers have already wed and he only Continue Reading

Review: When a Rogue Meets His Match by Elizabeth Hoyt

December 7, 2020 by Angela 1 Comment

When a Rogue Meets His Match by Elizabeth HoytGreycourt #2Historical RomanceDecember 1, 2020, by ForeverARC Reviewed by Angela I didn't love Not the Duke's Darling, the first book in the Greycourt series. Between all the plot threads, side stories, and backstories it was just A LOT. But I was intrigued by the Greycourt family and I really love this author, so I decided to give book two a go. I'm very glad I did. When a Rogue Meets His Match features Messalina Greycourt, a beautiful, Continue Reading

Angela’s Minis- A Stitch in Time and A Lady’s Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

November 11, 2020 by Angela Leave a Comment

A Stitch in Time by Kelley ArmstrongThorne Manor #1Time Travel/Gothic RomanceOctober 13, 2020 by Subterranean PressARC I grabbed this book simply because the premise sounded interesting and it was written by Kelley Armstrong. The last time I picked up a Kelley Armstrong book it had werewolves and witches. A Stitch in Time is a lovely, gothic time-travel romance. This was such a nice, easy read. I mean yeah, there were ghosts and slips through time and a murder mystery to solve, but I Continue Reading

Angela’s Minis- Reviews for books by Annabelle Greene and Bethany Bennett

October 15, 2020 by Angela Leave a Comment

The Vicar and the Rake by Annabelle GreeneSociety of Beasts #1LGBT Historical RomanceOctober 12, 2020 by Carina PressARC I'm always happy to try a debut author, especially in the historical romance genre, so when I spied the cover and read the blurb for The Vicar and the Rake I jumped on the chance to read an early copy. I think this was a strong debut. There was a lot to like about the characters, setting, and backstory of these once close friends who haven't seen each other in years. Continue Reading

Review: Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven

June 17, 2020 by Angela Leave a Comment

Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven Fallen Empire #2 Fantasy Romance June 9, 2020 by Ace ARC Favorite Quote: "You will always have a place among us, a place beside me, in life and beyond death when the earth sings us to dust and tells the wind of how Halani of the Lightning loved a draga and he loved her in return." I've never made any secret of the fact that I am unabashedly a Grace Draven fangirl and have loved all her work. Dragon Unleashed is the second novel in her Fallen Empire Continue Reading

Kini’s Friday Kisses- Mini reviews for books by Farrah Rochon and Molly Fader

June 5, 2020 by Kini 1 Comment

Hi Friends! It’s Friday! 2020 has been a rough year and it doesn’t seem to be getting better. It feels hard to talk about books when the world is so unsettled. But also I know that books bring comfort to many, including myself. I want to quickly highlight two books this week. The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon- The cover is adorable and the premise is great, Samiah finds out through social media that the man she is dating is also dating two other women. Samiah immediately dumps this man Continue Reading

Angela’s Minis- Reviews for books by Sajni Patel, K.J. Charles, and Kwana Jackson

May 20, 2020 by Angela 1 Comment

The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni PatelContemporary RomanceMay 12, 2020 by ForeverARC I don't normally do this, but I did read Kini's review before I began writing mine. I was curious what her thoughts were and it appears we had a lot of the same issues with this book. She is spot on with her content warnings... mentions of past sexual abuse, rape, and trauma as well as emotional abuse and slut shaming that had me turning Kindle pages angrily. It was a lot, and I wasn't quite expecting Continue Reading

Review: The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel 

May 15, 2020 by Kini 1 Comment

Before I even talk about the story, I want to talk about the content warnings. The author’s note at the beginning of the book mentions “non-graphic references to sexual assault, death, and trauma.” And while I applaud the author and publisher for putting that in there, I don’t think it is enough. There is also emotional abuse and extreme slut shaming. There are at least two scenes that were incredibly upsetting and I think that other readers may have a hard time as well. In my opinion the scenes Continue Reading

Dream Maker by Kristen Ashley 

March 27, 2020 by Kini 2 Comments

Dream Maker doesn't release until May 26, but I wanted to share this review early so you know what decision to make :) I am not expert in Kristen Ashley’s books, but I have read over 30 of them. For me, Ashley is at her best when she doesn't go too far off course from her typical formula (damsel in distress/women in peril + alphahole + over the top drama + interesting cast of characters + overly long descriptions and conversations). I found that Dream Maker didn’t stray too far from Continue Reading

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