Booklover Judy Lynn

  February came and went in the blink of an eye. I read one ARC, and two new-to-me authors. I also mood read a monster romance by the fabulous Caroline Lee/Veronika Kane. I was able to attend the Wild & Windy West book signing in Phoenix where I met both Jade Dollston and Sara L. Hudson. They were both wonderful and I have special edition books on my shelf now to prove it. I was glad I was able to go to the signing. With the way the last 12 months have gone, that was never guaranteed. All four of these books were true gems and I can't believe I am almost to the end of the first week in March before getting this blog review post finished. I am very excited about getting back to the three series I started in February, but I will tell you that March and April are stacked with ARCs and I am just trying to keep up. Check my reviews. Add these books to your TBR. And until next time, happy reading! It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time  (Darling Springs #1) by Lauren Blakely A...

  Happy weekend. This week I read two books from my TBR, five novellas, DNF'd one book, and completed the B.A.N.G. book Club 52 week reading challenge for the year. I read six new-to-me authors this week to continue of what seems to be a September theme for me this year.  That brings me to 16 new-to-me authors this month when I include the two books I did not finish. The two books from my TBR were both recent releases I have been wanting to read. I was not disappointed as Lyndsey and Susie always impress me. I also read books for the following challenge categories: A book set in Canada An academy romance A Thanksgiving romance A book I purchased in 2020 It was a really good reading week. Check out my reviews and add some more books to that TBR. Until next time, happy reading! The Categories. The completed chart. This is the group site if you want to join and compete in challenges.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946607852613605 Book Reviews: Reveal Me (The Beckett Brothe...

    Wrapping up 2024 with two more monster romance novellas and two full length novels by Piper Rayne, including an ARC of today's release which happens to be their longest book yet. I went to their back list and read Smitten forst because I wanted to see Henry and Jade as children. I am glad I did. It connected me to their characters in a way that I would have missed otherwise. They have a tough time finding their HEA and knowing their history really helped me hang in there for them. The two monster novellas were good, steamy, fun reads.  I had a great reading year. I am changing things up a bit in 2025 and I am looking forward to hitting a lot of my TBR.  Stay tuned for my best of 2024 by trope lists coming soon. Happy New Year!  Happy Reading- always! Mr. Broody (The Nest #2) by Piper Rayne Rayne                                              ...

  Happy weekend!  We are almost to the end of 2024 and I have been wrapping up my reading challenges for the year.  I had set a goal off 200 books in Goodreads for the year and I was a little behind. The holidays are the perfect time for novellas and I read several over the past week to meet my reading goal. I also finished the B.A.N.G. Book Club Challenge this week. The hardest book on the list for me was a banned book. When looking for a book, I found either I had already read it, or it was honestly not something that interested me. I finally settled on an Alexa Riley novella with the thought that the author is banned on the 'Zon and it was a step dad romance. I read one ARC, one full-length novel, and seven novellas this week. Five of those were by new-to-me authors. Jessica Peterson's new release in the Lucky River Ranch series was fabulous and it melted me in all the best ways.  I fell down the monster romance rabbit hole in a big way. I am OBSESSED with the Arr...

  This week I read four novellas (including one reread) and one full length novel. This is the time of year where I am trying desperately to wrap up annual reading challenges. I an still just a little short of my 200 book goal for the year, but I still have 10 more days. I did manage to complete the monthly challenge in Claire Kingsley's group with the last item being a reread of a holiday favorite. "Unwrapped" was the perfect answer for that.  I also completed the A to Z Challenge and a full card Bingo for Carol's Crazy Bookish World. Carol's page is always a joy and if you want to learn about all kinds of books she is an excellent resource.   Here is a link if you feel like joining an awesome group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/440366536380630  I am almost finished with the 52 book B.A.N.G. Book Club Challenge and I hope to have that posted for you next week. But alas, I have new ARCs on my kindle that get my attention next. Two things that I love abo...

  Happy weekend!  I read three books this week including one ARC, and two new-to-me authors.  I love when children in books are more, and the two single-dad reads this week definitely deliver.  This week I also read my first monster romance, and I was very pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it.  The author did a wonderful job of making the relationship believable.  I couldn't help but root for their HEA.  I hope you had a good week too.  Happy reading! In a Jam by Kate Canterbary #SmallTown #SingleDad #FriendsToLovers #MarriageOfConvenience #GrumpyHero #ARC ARC: Release Date- 09/20/2022 5 STARS This standalone is written in first person from ana alternating dual POV and ends with a HEA. Shay returns to Friendship, Rhode Island after her life implodes and she inherits a tulip farm.   When she runs into Noah, she realizes her high school friend has grown up to be a sexy, grumpy farmer with a whole lot on his plate of life. This au...