This month I have read two ARCs so far and caught up on a book that I had to opt out of ARC reading before it's release. They were all fantastic! Check my reviews and add these books to your TBR. You won't regret it.
All This Time (Blossom Peak #1) by Harlow James
#BrothersBestFriend #ForcedProximity #FriendsToLovers #SecondChance
#Sports #SmallTown
Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this
first book in a new series can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.
Laney and Fletcher had feelings for each other in high
school that never went anywhere before events changed each of them and their
chances for a relationship. Twelve years later, in the weeks leading to a
friend’s wedding, they are forced together as best man and maid of honor for
wedding planning.
Laney has harbored so much hurt and anger over the past
events and toward Fletcher. When they finally cleared the air, it was like
breathing again-even as a reader. Fletcher has always held back his feelings
for Laney out of respect for her brother. Now that he are older, he realizes
that his feelings are the only thing that hasn’t changed. I loved their banter.
I love that Fletcher really is a good guy, despite having a rough childhood. I
appreciated that when they do get together, they stay together- no third act
break up. Is there angst, drama, and a little heartache along the way? Of
course. These broken, realistic characters made this a joy to read. I was
cheering them on to let their feelings take charge.
This series centers around the friendship of four men as they navigate life and love and I am so ready to read all of their HEAs.
Chasing Home (Plain Daisy Ranch #6) by Piper Rayne
ARC: Release Date-12/09/2025
#FamilySeries #SurprisePregnancy #Celebrity #ARC
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving
an advance reader copy of the book. Written in first person from an alternating
dual POV, this can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA. Readers will
get the most enjoyment, and catch some throwback jokes, if they read the series
in publication order as the characters of this large family overlap with all
books in the series.
First, I need to say that I adored Romy. She is strong,
direct, and still a hopeless romantic. She is fiercely loyal, brave, and
willing to do what it takes to make a relationship with a difficult celebrity
work. Zander had a rough childhood. He has scars and walls as a result. He also
doesn’t believe, deep down, that he deserves to be loved-especially by someone
like Romy. His struggle to grow is real and I appreciated that he doesn’t take
too long to get his girl.
I have adored this whole family series. The secondary characters are such a big part of the couples’ stories. In this book, Zander’s best friend, Beau, reached out of the pages and grabbed my heart. Please give us a book where Beau gets his happy ending too.
Secretly Yours by Stephanie Rose
ARC: Release Date- 12/26/2025
#FriendsToLovers #Fake Relationship #SecondChance #Novella
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving
an advance reader copy of the book. Written in first person from an alternating
dual POV, this can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA. Set in a concurrent
timeline with Second Time’s a Charm, readers will want to read them both; I
promise.
Caden and Sabrina (39) are both recovering from some pretty
awful divorces when they meet back up at a high school reunion. Their
friendship picks up and I loved how supportive they were of each other. Caden
had such a fun personality. He is the guy who is up for anything. Sabrina is
comfortable enough with him and I adored the fun they have together. It wasn’t
long before they set aside their fears and pursue the chemistry that was always
between them.
This was a quick, smexy read that gives both characters a
second chance at love.
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