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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 completely derails her thoughts about love and commitment. He loves her until she can’t help but admit she loves him back. Her baggage makes her doubt everything, but Zach and the rest of his family show up and prove love is possible.

This was a fun read. I adored Zach and understood Piper. All of the drama as they planned Anna and Drake’s wedding just added to the story. And for the readers who have read the rest of the series: the epilogue by Babushka was the icing on the wedding cake.



Bar Down (Nashville Knights Hockey #4) by Emily Silver

ARC: Release Date-10/24/2025

#AgeGap #Celebrity #CurvyGirl #GrumpyHero #Sports #FriendsToLovers #ARC

I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advance reader copy of the book. It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV, can be read as a standalone, and ends with a HEA.

Quinn is a pop star, and Jasper is a professional hockey player for the Nashville Knights. Originally, they find each other through a dating app using anonymous usernames. I loved the banter in their messages and how they were able to get to know each other well before they met. There is a little bit of a “You’ve Got Mail” vibe in that one of them figures out who the other one is early on, but it takes the other one a while to figure it out. I love that Quinn is still positive despite being broken by her ex. Jasper has just about given up on love when he falls face first for Quinn. I loved how much he adored her and supported her in a way she had never had before. I adored the cat jokes, the chemistry between the characters, and the subtle references to another real-life pop star romance. I also loved that there was no third act break-up. This was a happy and heart-warming read that closes the series in the very best way.


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