Skip to main content

Book reviews for books read April 1st-11th

 


Happy weekend. I have been traveling since March 31st so I have only read two ARCs in that time. I will be home in a couple more days and I am looking forward to my own bed, my reading corner, and my hubby, 

I will say that both of the books I read were amazing. Though both are set in small towns, they were different. Claire Kingsley's new book is a romantic suspense, second chance that kept me engaged despite multiple interruptions to my reading. Harlow James' new book delivers a cinnamon roll hero I fell absolutely in love with. You really can't go wrong with either one.  

I am off to spend more time with family today. Until next time, happy reading.

Whispers and Wildfire (Haven Brothers #4) 

by Claire Kingsley

ARC: Release Date- 04/10/2025

#EnemiesToLovers #SecondChance #FamilySeries #RomanticSuspense #SmallTown #ARC

Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.

I fell for Luke while reading the Bailey Brothers series and I knew he needed a special woman as his heroine. What I didn’t know was that the one wo got away would be absolutely perfect for him when she returns to town for a fresh start. Luke is steady, gruff, and hiding a heart that is tender as well as loyal. Melanie is a spitfire. She is a survivor: proven time and again. I adored the banter between them. I appreciated that they hid real feelings for each other under a mask of hostility and dislike.

The danger, the spice, the romance, and the pickles: each new book in this series takes the romantic suspense elements and weaves them artistically with humor, close family relationships, and the quirks of small-town life. This is another masterpiece of storytelling by this author. 



Someday You Learn (Carrington Cove #4) 

by Harlow James

ARC: Release Date-04/11/2025

#OneNightStand #SmallTown #ForcedProximity #HealingLove #FamilySeries #FakeRelationship #ARC

Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA. Because the series is interconnected, readers should understand that reading this book first may lead to slight spoilers of previous books.

Parker: uptight, damaged, perfectionist with a heart of gold.

Cashlynn: people pleaser hiding a free spirit and a strong, independent woman under the surface.

When Cashlynn surprises Parker by announcing that he is her fiancé a year after a hot one-night stand, he decides to roll with it. Their fake relationship quickly becomes real. I love how Parker supports Cashlynn in pursuing her dream. I adore how Cashlynn helps Parker get out of the rut he has buried himself in. One of my favorite things about this couple is that they communicate with each other. There is a learning curve as they learn to be together, but they figure it out quickly. I love that they have each other’s backs and fight for each other’s dreams. I really adored that they each grew through the process of coming together. Parker, in particular, heals from his past pain as he prioritizes his relationship with Cashlynn. Steamy in places, with the witty familial relationships I have come to expect from this author, this book delivers a deeper message too. The unconditional love and deep relationship we form with our pets and the important role they play in our lives is a tribute to the author’s lost pet, Daisy Mae. The book also delves into how loss, grief, and guilt shape our responses to new relationships. Without a doubt, Parker has earned his place as my favorite Sheppard brother. I fell in love right along with Cashlynn.


Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Book reviews for books read June 1st-14th

  Happy weekend!  It has been a busy couple of weeks but I managed to read 6 books. Two ARCs, and four books from my TBR. I have been working on reading the backlist of Swati M.H., and managed to read all but one of her books prior to assisting her at the HEA Reader Event in Indianapolis on June 7th. Then I joyfully read two ARCs, both over 400 pages. Then I needed something a little different. I needed to break away from traditional, contemporary romance and was able to fit in a paranormal rom com and a monster romance. Now I am back to ARCs.  There are so many good books to read. I am exceedingly grateful to the authors who have written and are writing books that suck me into their imaginary worlds. Thank you authors for giving me a way to escape reality for a little while and guaranteeing me that happy ending. Till next time, happy reading. Arches by Cathryn Lyons ARC: Release Date- 06/10/2025 #Fling #SingleDad #HealingLove #ARC I am voluntarily leaving this honest rev...
Post a Comment
Read more

Book reviews for books read September 21st-30th

  This review post is late due to a family emergency that happened about ten days ago now. I feel like I am finally getting my self together a little bit today and was able to put this together finally. During the last week of the month, I read one ARC, one book for book club, and three smutty novellas. Check out my reviews and add so books to your TBR today. My month in review. September turned out to be a good reading month for me. Most of the ARCs that I read that released in September, I actually read in August. That freed up some time to read from my TBR and finish two reading challenges. During the last week of the month, I finished the A to Z reading challenge. Earlier this month, I completed the B.A.N.G. Book Club reading challenge. I also took this as an opportunity to read new-to-me authors and fit in several novellas. Out of the 23 books I read and the 2 I did not finish, I read 19 new-to-me authors! That has to be a record for me. There is a place for smutty insta-love ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Book reviews for books read October 20th-31st

  I read two arcs in the second part of October. They were both wonderful reads. Obviously, my personal life has impacted my reading as I only finished 5 books this month. I can't tell you when the last time was that I read so little. The positive part was all of the books I read this month were very good. Until next time, happy reading! Can't Believe You Came (Mile High Matched #5)  by Christina Hovland ARC: Release Date- 10/24/2025 #CinnamonRollHero #OppositesAttract #ARC I am voluntarily writing this honest review after receiving an advance reader copy of the book. It is written in third person, can be read as a standalone, and ends with a HEA. I have loved this series from the beginning. It is wonderful to finally see the last Dvornakov get their HEA. Zach is a cinnamon roll hero to love. He falls first, fast, and hard for Piper. Piper, who is type A personified, does her best to control every situation she is in and Zach is an outlier. His calm and steady presence c...
Post a Comment
Read more