Booklover Judy Lynn

  In the last 21 days of the longest month in existence, I read four ARCs. Two were hockey romances. Two were single dad. All were fantastic. The hubby and I took a week off in California to spend some time with family. Though it impacted my reading, I wouldn't trade those memories for anything. There are a lot more good books that were released in January and I hope to read them soon. Till next time, happy reading. On Borrowed Time (Blossom Peak #2) by Harlow James ARC: Release Date- 01/16/2026 #GrumpySunshine #Nanny #SingleDad #SmallTown #ARC  I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advance reader copy of the book. This is written in first person from an alternating dual POV and ends with a HEA. Though this story can be read as a standalone, readers will want to read book one of the series first to avoid spoilers if that bothers them. Henley is such a delightfully broken grump of a man. At 32, he had a traumatic childhood that left him feeling unworthy...

  Just My Luck by Lena Hendrix is Live today!!! I cannot wait for everyone to meet Abel King! Just My Luck is here! Download your copy today! https://geni.us/lenaJustMyLuck You might think it’s reckless for a single mom to enter into a marriage of convenience with her boss . . . You would be correct. To make matters worse, Abel King is a grumpy local brewer with a criminal past. He also happens to be my boss and a total stick-in-the-mud. Every time I come to work with a smile and wave, I’m lucky if I can get a grunt in response. When I accidentally-on-purpose overhear that he’s having trouble securing a business loan due to his criminal record, I hatch a plan to help the both of us. The arrangement is perfect—a business transaction and nothing more. Like having a roommate without the hassle of other people bugging you for dates. I will definitely not be falling in love with him—no matter how many times he says “my wife” and tingles dance in all the right places. Trouble is, as time...

  Happy weekend!  This post is coming in a day early since I will be traveling this weekend and won't get a lot of reading done.  I managed to read three ARCs this week finishing each of them just prior to their release.  All are contemporary romances with two of them set in small towns.  All three were wonderful reads.  There was plenty of heat, some laugh out loud moments, and lots of swoon in my reads this week.  I hope you consider my reviews and pick up these reads today or add them to your TBR.  You won't want to miss them. Plays Well With Others: How To Date Your Best Friend (How To Date #2) by Lauren Blakely ARC: Release Date- 07/12/2023 #FriendsToLovers #CinnamonRollHero #Sports #FakeRelationship #ARC 5 STARS This book can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.   It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV. Rachel just finalized her divorce from her douchey ex and moved home to San Francisco.   Her sis...

Happy weekend! The holidays are upon us and it has been a busy week.  I read two ARCs, three novellas, and two books from my TBR this week (one of which I read as a combination read & listen).  I also finally finished the Roan Parrish audiobook  I started before Thanksgiving.  I think there is a little something for everyone.  Three of these books were new-to-me authors an now I have some new favorites.  In a follow up to last week's post, one of these (A Holiday Lift) was actually a paperback I had on my shelf that I picked up in Philly.  I am hopeful my reviews will help you decide which ones you might like to add to your TBR. Happy reading!  Illegal Contact (Denver Mountain Lions #4) by Emily Silver ARC: Release Date- 12/22/2022 #Sports #Forbidden #Workplace #AgeGap #OWYM #ARC 5 STARS This is book 4 in the series, but it can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.  It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV. ...

  This has been an incredible reading week for me.  I read three ARCs, two books to meet reading challenge and a book for book club. Two of these authors were new to me and I have certainly added them to my new favorites category.  This week I read some romantic comedy, mystery, fantasy, romantic suspense, and a mafia romance.  Who could ask for more?  Everything from a marriage of convenience to fated mates was covered by this week's reads.  A couple of the books contain some heavier content, so I have included trigger/content warnings in my reviews here.  Of the ARCs, Lucy Score's book just released so you should grab it now for a fun read.  Christina Hovland's book releases this coming week and readers are going to love Knox and Irena.  Tawna Fenske's next installment in the Assassins in Love series will release May 12th, but readers can grab the prequel and book one now (which I highly recommend).  I read Ruthless Creatures for a boo...

  I only read two books this week.  They were both new to me authors and both books were excellent.  One of things I love about blogging is the opportunity to read new authors.  It is especially gratifying when those authors give me that sometimes indefinable "more" that makes a book stick with you long after you finished it.  Both of these books bring that "more" for readers who are looking for books that will grab your heart and squeeze while delivering the joy of a happily ever after. This Much Is True by Tia Louise ARC: Release Date- 12/14/20 #Opposites Attract #RoadTripRomance  #ExConRomance #SingleDadRomance #ARC  5 STARS A romance set in our new world. “This much is true…You can count on me. I’ll never let you down. I’ll always stand by your side.” This is the first romance that I have read that incorporated the chaos of 2020. It is set in a world of face masks, social distancing, and economic repercussions like ruined businesses. It does not dw...