"Quickies" aka: short reviews :)

There is a fair amount of reviews that did not make its way here this past few weeks. Some because they were older titles and although I try to review everything I read when I am busy that is a little difficult, so I skip reviews on older publications. Others because I did not love the book and wasn't inspired to write a review. Whatever the reason, here is a line or two on the books I read recently that did not get their own post on the blog:

Temptation and Surrender,

Stephanie Laurens 3.5/5

Took me well over a month to finish this one. In part because it was an audio book and I was only listening to it on my way to work, but also because it was a slow read. Or too many books into one. Depends on the point of view there. I loved the romance arc, Jonas and Emily were absolutely perfect for each other! But there was far too much going on top of that- search for a treasure, kidnapping of children, a second romance arc, an evil uncle, etc...

The Substitute,

Mickey Miller 2.5/5

The premise of the book was great. The main characters had off the chart chemistry. Peyton was adorable and impossible not to love. But, there was not enough of him and his background could have been explored a lot more. The main reason I did not love this one though was that the main female character sounded like a teenager, characters that childish do not belong in adult romance books.

Bearly Cooking,

Moxie North 4/5

Paranormal romance is my weakness! This one was a quick and easy shifter romance for a night when you don't want anything heavy or long to read. Had me smiling from beginning to end. Loggers, honey and werebears, what else could I ask for?

Your Dad Will Do,

Katee Robert 3/5

Erotica with a heavy dosage of taboo. Your dad Will Do was not for the faint hearted. I loved all the steaminess, the passions, the heat... I love a good taboo too and it deliver in that front. But it was one of those erotica books that is 80% sex and has very little of a storyline.

Scoring With the Wrong Twin,

Naima Simone 4.5/5

It has been a month since I read this one I still smiled when I read the title just now, that should say enough shouldn't it? Shy, awkward Sophia has a hard time telling her identical twin "no". When her sis asks her to swap places with her for a modelling shoot, she goes along. Enters in Zeph and one very hot case of mistaken identity...

The Demigod Complex,

Abigail Owen 4/5

Super cute Novella that left me wanting for more. A water nymph is banished from her home and finds a job a demigod. Part of her job description is to not fall for him. I bet you can guess what happend?!

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A Romance Catch Up!

It has been a crazy month and I fell behind badly on my reviews! But here are some highlights for you. Barbarian Lover (Ice Planet Barbarians #3) Ruby Dixon 2.75/5 Although I liked this one it is my least favorite in the series so far. The book was going well until a little over the halfway point when it just doesn't read right. She accepts leaving someone behind too easily and although up to this point the book does a good job at dealing with infertility it all of sudden throws it all out of the window. So good, I will carry on with the series, but not great. A Precious Jewel (Stapleton-Downes #2) Mary Balogh 3/5 This was different, unique. And I like that about it. I have not read any other book quite like it. She is a prostitute; he starts of as just any other client. The story was sweet and interesting . The MC comes across rather clueless at times, but it is somewhat endearing. The romance is believable and they make a very charming couple! The Gunslinger's Guide to

Radiant Sin (Dark olympus) by Katee Robert [arc review]

This is sadly, not going to be a very popular review. I adore Katee Robert. But this one just wasn't for me. It wasn't a terrible book or anything like that, it just left me wanting more and very puzzled. Every one of the books in this series follows a certain trope and/or subplot genre. Neon Gods is very much a Greek Mythology retelling; Electric Idol has the plus size influencer and the sweet bad boy, it is a very modern contemporary romance; Wicked Beauty , and my favorite so far has that hunger games/dystopian vibe. Radiant Sin is a murder mystery. The 'one house'/'one train' style that has always been so popular. Here lies problem number one for me, because I don't like murder mysteries at all. Even on my teen years when I read a lot of mystery it was never those. Problem two- there were way too many characters in that house, and they all got their time on the page making it one very confusing mess. It was very hard to follow at times. I think this

The Book Hater's Book Club by Gretchen Anthony

The Book Hater's Book Club at first appears to be about a struggling bookstore and its imminent sale. Elliot, the co-owner of Over the Rainbow Bookstore, started The Book Hater's Book Club , a newsletter of reading recommendations for the self-proclaimed non-readers of the world, because he believed there was a book out there for everyone. Something I wholeheartedly agree with! For years he and Irma have kept the store going and always had a recommendation in hand. When you finish this book, you will have yet another list of books to read. However, this book is about more than just books and a struggling bookstore. It is also about grief, the price of secrets, and a little more grief. You see, Elliot is gone, and his grief-ridden business partner has agreed to sell the store to developers. Problem is, she didn't tell that to anyone until the deal was almost done. Which is making her daughters ask questions. Why is she selling? Is it grief alone? Is there something else

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