Booklover Judy Lynn

  Happy weekend!  Can you believe it is the end of April?  I read four ARCs over the last week.  Three of those were set in the United Kingdom, so that was a fun adventure for me. Honestly, readers can't go wrong with these books.  They each offered something really special, and I enjoyed them.  I hope you can find some new books to add to your TBR.  Happy reading. Puffin Bay (Puffin Bay #1) by Annie Dyer ARC: Release Date- 04/27/2023 #SmallTown #EnemiesToLovers #SingleDad #GrumpySunshine #ARC 5 STARS Book one in a new series can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.   It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV.   This book also sets up the next books in the series perfectly.   I think it is going to be completely bingeable. I met Amelie in the Callaghan Green series and have loved her ever since.   I am thrilled that she finally got her HEA with Roman in this book.   She has always been a strong, kin...

  Happy weekend!  I had a wonderful week that included finishing two audiobooks, a book club book, and two books for a reading challenge.  I have had ARCs rolling in, so next week I anticipate at least three ARCs read and reviewed.  I almost had one of them finished by this weekend but I didn't quite make it.  I hope my reviews help you find some new reads or listens to add to your TBR.  Until next week, happy reading! A French Fling (Love Abroad #2) by Emily Silver Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor #FF #Travel #Workplace #Audiobook #ARC 5 STARS I have had the eBook of this novel on my kindle for quite a while.  When I received the audiobook ARC, I knew it was time to push it up the list.  This was my first FF romance.  As book two in the series, it can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.  It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV.  I would rate the book at 4 STARS and the audiobook at 5 STARS. AnnaBelle ...

  Happy weekend.  This week I played catch up with three ARCs.  I also read a box set of shifter novellas that has been on my kindle for ages.  All of my reads this week were fantastic and my heart is full.  Ironically, two of the ARCs have a hero names Theo.  That is the only thing they have in common.  They are very different heroes and I loved the back to back contrast of characters who shared only a name.  I hope my reviews help you find some new books to add to your TBR.  Until next week, happy reading. The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant ARC: Release Date- 04/13/2023 #OppositesAttract #BestFriendsBrother #SmallTown #ForcedProximity #ARC 5 STARS   This standalone is not tied to any other books by this author.   It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV and ends with a HEA. An island resort is the setting for the wedding of Laney’s best friend, Emma.   As a bridesmaid, she is tasked with the job of ...

I have had a crazy-busy few weeks.  I wanted to take some time after two weekends in a row of book signings to pull my thoughts together and offer a comparison from a reader's/blogger's point of view. Charm City Romanticon Charm City Romanticon held its inaugural event on the weekend of March 25th.  Tickets for this event cost $130 plus fees and included all panels and events on March 25th.  Ticket price also included lunch and dinner on that Saturday date. Limited to 24 signing authors (including 2 author duos) and 140 reader tickets, this was a small and intimate event. It was held at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Maryland.  As a golf resort, it is slightly separated from town, but we found it was a short ride to all the city things one might need.  There is a spa on the property, which I did not sample this time unfortunately, but I heard wonderful things about from others.  There is one full service restaurant as well as a lounge with food an...