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Review: Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan

August 3, 2022 by Melanie 1 Comment

Thank You for Listening by Julia WhelanWomen's FictionAugust 2, 2022, by Avon Review by Melanie First, let's get this out of the way: I hate the term women’s fic. No need to dismissively label an entire genre just because it focuses on a female protagonist’s journey. Just call it fiction. We’re not going around labeling Franzen as men’s fic, are we? (Wait, ARE we?!?) So, yes, while I have labeled it as women’s fiction per the publishing industry standards, please let it be known that I Continue Reading

Review: By Any Other Name by Lauren Kate

April 29, 2022 by Iby 2 Comments

By Any Other Name by Lauren KateContemporary RomanceMarch 1, 2022, by G.P. Putnam's Sons Review by Iby I know some readers dislike deception in their romance. I’m not sure that I’m necessarily opposed to deception, but I do enjoy it more when an author makes the other main character aware of the deception early on. Lauren Kate does that here, as she introduces us to her heroine, Lanie, a book editor who also works on the books written by the anonymous author Noa Calloway. Noa is a Continue Reading

Review: If You Ask Me by Libby Hubscher

March 10, 2022 by Angela 1 Comment

If You Ask Me by Libby HubscherContemporary Romance/WFMarch 8, 2022, by Berkley Review by Angela Before I even get into the review, it must be said that if you are picking up this book based on the cover you will be either be sorely disappointed or super surprised (possibly both) by the content. This is absolutely not a romantic comedy in any, way, shape, or form. I would even go so far to say that this isn't even really a contemporary romance, although there is a romantic element within Continue Reading

Jen’s Mini’s: Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco, Runaway Girl by Tessa Bailey, and The Idea of You by Robinne Lee

November 8, 2021 by Jen 2 Comments

I loved all of these books, let’s get started.  First up…the newest book release, Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco is book two in the Kingdom of the Wicked series. Book one was terrific, book two…even better!! I listened to both books. The narrator is excellent and it even features some spooky effects and music at key moments, too. They’re both a lot of fun! The romance between Wrath and Emilia is taken up several notches with the latest installment. Emilia is now in the 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

Review: The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert

April 21, 2021 by Kate Leave a Comment

The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. ReichertApril 20th 2021, by BerkleyWomen's Fiction Reviewed by Kate Are you looking for a book to take on vacation once we’re all vaccinated and you can leave your house again? If yes, I definitely recommend The Kindred Spirits Supper Club as a prime candidate for cute, lighthearted summer read.  Being from Wisconsin, I generally can’t pass up a book set there, and having previously read Reichert’s The Coincidence of Coconut Cake, which Continue Reading

Review: Meet Me in Paradise by Libby Hubscher

March 24, 2021 by Angela 5 Comments

Meet Me in Paradise by Libby HubscherContemporary Romance/ WFMarch 23, 2021, by BerkleyReviewed by Angela Content Warnings: Cancer, death, grief I was not prepared for this book. Not at all. I went into Meet Me in Paradise thinking I was getting a contemporary romance with maybe some laughs and fun times set in a lovely tropical location. What I got was a deep, emotional story full of love, and sacrifice, and a woman's journey through grief to find herself on the other side. Meet Continue Reading

Excerpt: In Case You Missed It by Lindsey Kelk

September 9, 2020 by Angela Leave a Comment

Blurb: When Ros comes home after three years away, she’s ready to pick up with life exactly where she left it. But her friends have moved on, her parents have rekindled their romance, and her bedroom is now a garden shed. All of a sudden, she’s swept up in nostalgia for the way things were. Then her phone begins to ping, with messages from her old life. Including one number she thought she’d erased for good – the man who broke her heart. Is this her second chance at one big love? Continue Reading

Angela’s Minis- Reviews for books by Christina Lauren and Julianna Keyes

March 25, 2020 by Angela 1 Comment

The Honey Don't List by Christina LaurenContemporary RomanceMarch 24, 2020 by Gallery BooksARC Christina Lauren is one of those author duos that I keep on my auto buy list even though their books have gradually moved toward more semi-closed door romance and womens fiction rather than the hotter than hell romances I remember back in the day when they first started publishing together. I miss those down and dirty, filthy love scenes. The Honey Don't List starts out in a way that completely Continue Reading

Secrets of a (Sometimes) Sunny Girl by Karen Booth

October 19, 2018 by Kini 2 Comments

I am a fan of Booth’s after having read her second-chance rock & roll book, Bring Me Back several years ago. I also belong to a Facebook group that she co-started called Seasoned Romance, focused on romances with older (40+) characters. All this to say I am a Booth fan and I was pretty excited to get this ARC. Second chance romance is one of my favorite tropes. I read this book knowing it is labeled Romance & Women’s Fiction and both are true. I love when authors, publishers, etc help Continue Reading

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