Booklover Judy Lynn

  Well, we are nine days into a new year and I have managed to read two books- both ARCs. The world is more than a little crazy. My personal life has been in turmoil. Everything feels like it's falling apart. Occasionally, I can focus enough to escape. Both of these books made me laugh and smile. Both of these books made me feel lighter in dark times. I appreciate these authors for creating these stories  more than I can say. They beamed some light into my life. You should read them. Until next time, I hope we all manage to find some more light and some hope for a brighter future. Grumpiest Billionaire (Small Town Sisterhood #2)  by Pippa Grant ARC: Release Date- 01/08/2026 #Billionaire #RoadTrip #ForcedProximity #EnemiesToLovers #RomanticComedy #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 who haven’t ...

  Happy weekend and Happy 2025! I am starting the year strong. I have read 3 ARCs, 1 full-length novel, and 3 more novellas so far this year. The 3 ARCs were all fun reads, the next book in the Boston Billionaire Bachelors series was a fun ride, and the three monster novellas were still an enjoyable escape from reality.  I am traveling unexpectedly this month after my dad was hospitalized.  I will spend the next week in West Virginia helping my brother and helping my dad get some strength back before I return home. I am hopeful that means some dedicated reading time while I am here since there is no shortage of snow. Until next week, happy reading. The Proposal Play (Love and Hockey #3)  by Lauren Blakely                                                 ARC: Release Date-01/08/2025 #FriendsToLovers #BrothersBestFriend #MoC #Sports #ARC Written ...

  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...

  For this last week of November, I read two arcs and a novella. Included in this post is my blog review for Pippa Grant's surprise holiday release from earlier this month.  I am continuing to streamline my commitments so that I can do more mood reading. I am excited for the coming months and what they will bring.  Check out these reviews and add these to your TBR today. Snowed in With Mr. Heartbreaker (Bro Code #5)  by Pippa Grant ARC: Release Date- 11/12/2024 #AgeGap #Celebrity #OneBed #SnowedIn #Holiday #Novella #ARC I actually finished this ARC 11/7/2024 but because it was a surprise release I held my blog review. Then I missed it in my last post.  Here it is. Cash Rivers gets his book!!!!!   Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this novella can be read as a standalone and ends with HEA. A new addition to the Bro Code series gives Cash his happy ending with up-and-coming artist Aspen. Readers who have read other books by this author...

  This was a busy week heading into the holidays.  I managed to read three books from my TBR and listen to one holiday novella. The Christmas Crush by Lyndsey Gallagher is a fun and steamy holiday romance.  I thoroughly enjoyed backing up and reading it after I read Dating for December in November.  I finally got to read the next two books of Swati M.H.'s Elements of Rapture series.  They were angsty good reads that I thoroughly enjoyed.  Ascend's Garrett Meyer just melted me. Finally, I delved into the Audible Plus catalog for a novella to listen to while I baked pepperoni rolls and wrapped presents.  It was perfect length for a day doing holiday tasks and fun and also a well-narrated listen.  You seriously cannot go wrong with Andi Arndt and Jason Clarke. I am headed out of town for a weekend away with the hubby so I am dropping this a day early.  Until next week, I hope you have a week full of amazing reads and happy endings. The Christmas...

  Happy weekend!  This week I read four ARCs.  Historical, holiday, family series, and a touch of romantic suspense gave me a fantastic week of reading.  I hope my reviews help you find a new read to add to your TBR from these new and upcoming releases.  I certainly enjoyed them all.  Until next time, happy reading. Project Duke (Dukes and Secrets #3) by Mariah Stone ARC: Release Date- 11/07/2023 #Historical #OppositesAttract #MarriageOfConvenience #Virgin #ARC 4 STARS Book three in the series presents the complete love story of Calliope and Nathaniel and ends with a HEA.   Because there is an underlying plot/mystery spanning the series, it is best to read this series in order.   Written in third person, this book ends in a little bit of a cliffhanger for that over-arching plot/mystery. Calliope is the 26-year-old sister of a duke. She is intelligent, beautiful, brave, and a little reckless at times.   She harbors a secret shame from her ...

  Happy weekend!  Can you believe it is the end of April?  I read four ARCs over the last week.  Three of those were set in the United Kingdom, so that was a fun adventure for me. Honestly, readers can't go wrong with these books.  They each offered something really special, and I enjoyed them.  I hope you can find some new books to add to your TBR.  Happy reading. Puffin Bay (Puffin Bay #1) by Annie Dyer ARC: Release Date- 04/27/2023 #SmallTown #EnemiesToLovers #SingleDad #GrumpySunshine #ARC 5 STARS Book one in a new series can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.   It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV.   This book also sets up the next books in the series perfectly.   I think it is going to be completely bingeable. I met Amelie in the Callaghan Green series and have loved her ever since.   I am thrilled that she finally got her HEA with Roman in this book.   She has always been a strong, kin...