My rating: 5 of 5 stars Kelly Jensen is the queen of older MCs! Her characters aren’t youthful 20-somethings, going out partying and getting wasted and making the types of decisions one makes at that age when there’s time to correct…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I had low expectations going into Contract Season, as I had difficulty enjoying the first book in this series (Season’s Change). I was hoping for part two of Benji and Olly’s relationship because Nary…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Five star send off for the Ashes and Dust series! In Out of the Ashes I finally felt like Evan and Colin were connecting. The previous two book in this series left me wanting…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Five stars for the story; 3 for narration. I first read The Perils of Intimacy back in 2017 when it was first released. Rick R. Reed is one of my go-to authors, and this…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars I do love the fake relationship trope, with all of the denial and pining and such. Dead Draw delivers the angst that comes with pretending to be in a relationship and more. Though, I…
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Book Boyfriend started out a bit rough for me. I found it difficult to get into the story and, frankly, PK annoyed me. I wondered what Art saw in him as a friend and…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars As a preteen and teen, Stephen King was my favorite author. I loved his twisted horror stories. I eventually broaden my reading interests and found myself straying away from horror. I think the last…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Caution: Do not read if you’re even a tiny bit hungry. Lin’s descriptions of food are mouthwatering and make me crave what the characters are eating. Short of reading a food blog or receipt…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book 2 in Albert’s Shore Leave series was a lovely read. Calder was not what I expected based on the glimpses I got of him in Sailor Proof. He felt very one-dimensional and not…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars On the whole., Season’s Change is a decent mm sports drama. I wouldn’t call it a romance because the romance between Olly and Benji seems very much secondary to everything else going on. I’m…
My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Single dads, who are complete opposites, end up in a “there was only one bed!” scenario? While I found Cal and Russ to be just fine as characters and the book a good set…
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars I requested an ARC of this book solely based on the nonbinary rep. It’s exciting to see a range of queer rep and having those queer characters get a HEA in romance novels. Examining…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Because of Ben is the story of the wild rock star and the closeted, inexperienced church boy. I really liked Ben and his bravery to pursue his desires even though those desires are forbidden…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Proper Scoundrels is the 5 star spin-off of Allie Therin’s Magic in Manhattan series. I was sad for the end of Rory and Arthur’s story and was thrilled to no end when it was…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sweet & Dark has something for everyone, no matter your tastes in MM erotica. These short stories run the gamut from sweet to taboo, and all are spicy. Mi Amor is the perfect opener…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars If You Love Something has to be my favorite book written by Jayce Ellis. DeShawn and Malik are very much meant to be. I started this story expecting an enemies-to-lovers trope’ after all, the…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Five stars simply do not do The Life Revamp justice. In fact, I’m calling the third and final book in Kris Ripper’s The Love Study series as my favorite of 2021. The Life Revamp…
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I’ve seen other reviews that contend If This Gets Out is a One Direction fanfic. While I can see how that connection can be made, because I am way beyond the age range of…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars What an incredible, anxiety-inducing end to the Hot Wire series! Cassidy is an amazingly articulate writer, conveying a plethora of emotions of the characters and in her readers. The Bauer family is dysfunctional with…
My rating: 2 of 5 stars The blurb and title drew me in; the actual story was a painful experience. At 11 hours and 20 minutes, this is a fairly long book. Given what I did listen to, I can’t…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars I want to love this series as much as I loved Burke’s Not Dead Yet series, but I’m still having trouble with getting the connection between Evan and Colin. Evan is still managing his…
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars By now, most people have heard about actor Kal Penn’s engagement to his partner of eleven years. How timely the release of Not Until Noah with this lovely news as Lisa Henry’s latest shares…
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I’m Here by Adam Arbiter reads like a diary written by a young British World War II soldier. The writing is dry at times, but it fits the narrative and setting. Arbiter conveys MC…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is my first book by E.L. Esch, and I was blown away. Never Fade Away is not an easy read. Suicide, mortality, mental illness, and drug and alcohol use are featured throughout the…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Rock star romance is my go-to trope, hands down, so I had high hopes for Out of Sync. North did not disappoint. Out of Sync is not a fluffy, lighthearted read; there’s lots of…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Worth Trying is the second installment of the Without Precedent series. I enjoyed Worth It and was curious to see how the author would redeem Innes. He came off as selfish, inconsiderate, and cruel…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars What you’ll find in The Charm Offensive: Representation of a plethora of colors of the rainbow; Humor that ranges from smart to sharp to ridiculous to heartbreaking; Behind-the-scenes view of reality television; Raw depictions…
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Trevor is swoon-worthy (hello, man bun!), Sean is broody, and Charlotte is conflicted. They each have their own baggage and struggles, and together they make magic. The first chapter had me concerned about how…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars The mistaken identity bit at the beginning is amazing and probably my favorite part. The confusion gets cleared up rather quickly, which is good because the rest of the story is super sweet and…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars While I enjoyed Out of Character a bit more than the first book in the True Colors series (Conventionally Yours), I still had some difficulty fully enjoying this book. I should preface this review…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars In my experience, it’s rare to find an author who can make me laugh until my sides hurt or tear me apart with all the angst. Whitecroft is a master at both, and her…
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed May the Best Many Win by ZR Ellor. Going into this story, I was jaded by one of my last trans YA reads and had checked my expectations at the door.…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Warning: Hard Sell contains numerous descriptions of delicious food. Do NOT read if you are hungry or you’ll be sad that you can’t stuff your face with the yummy dishes the characters eat. Now…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars Brother-in-Law Material is bursting with fake relationships, my favorite trope. It took almost half the book for me to really get into the story as there were a few things that stood out and…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars When Jenn Burke announced plans for Evan’s story, an undignified squeal was heard around the world. Well, not really, but I was beyond excited. I was surprised by how much time had passed between…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars The first thing I feel I need to address is that cover. You’re probably asking yourself, just like I did, “What in the actual Hades is going on here and what does any of…
My rating: 2 of 5 stars I loved the heck out of Felix Ever After and had high hopes that Meet Cute Diary would enrapture me like Felix did. I was so wrong. Noah is the most condescending and entitled…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 The anxiety rep in The Hate Project is written so well and was relatable at many times. I loved Oscar’s grouchiness, and his lack of self-confidence was endearing…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars 2.5 rounded up to 3 stars I generally don’t like rating a book lower than two stars unless it’s problematic or incomprehensible because I know from personal experience the time and effort (and tears…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed Tate and Chase’s story, book two in the Food Truck Warriors series. This second-chance, fake-relationship, bi-awakening romance was sweet and angsty enough to keep me invested in the MCs budding relationship. I…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Where There’s a Kilt is such a delightful read. The ghosts are back, along with other supernatural figures. I had so much fun reading about Ainsley and Joachim’s shenanigans in Sweden. Ainsley is the…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Learned Reactions, the second book in Ellis’ Higher Education series, is a sweet best friends-to-lovers story that hits all the feels. There is no doubt Carlton and Deion belong together from the instant the…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars The pups steal the show in the second installment of the Bold Brew series! I love how Temple incorporates the dogs’ personalities into the love story between the two MCs. The pets add an…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you’ve read Let’s Connect, you’ll recognize Robin in Let’s Go Out as Dan’s almost love interest. In Book 2 of the Let’s Connect series, the reader gets to know Robin and his challenges.…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars Amy Aislin is a new-to-me author, and I appreciate the opportunity the author provided to read an advance copy and review. Keeping Casey is hockey-heavy and, while knowing the ins and outs of the…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was intrigued by Charlie from his initial appearance in book one of the Garnet Run series. I wanted his backstory, his journey from typical high school student to parenting of his younger brother…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I enjoyed the heck out of Wonderstruck,. I’m sad to say goodbye to Ace and Teddy but it was a lovely send off. Therin is a master at setting a scene so that the…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Beautiful Things Shoppe was a better story than the first book in this series, The Hideaway Inn. The main characters were more likeable and a better fit as a couple. There are a…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars This Is Not the End is a beautiful story about unconventional love. Rather than chapters, the story is split into two parts and an epilogue, each from a different POA. I liked this format.…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Teddy Spenser Isn’t Looking for Love wasn’t what I was expecting, and that ended up being a good thing Teddy Spenser was an unlikeable character for a few chapters, and I was concerned my…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Audiobook review Overall rating: 3.5 stars Summary of review: A low angst, fun story with narration that could use more oomph. Narration: 3 stars James Edward Jones is a new-to-me narrator, and it usually…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Older MCs? Single dads? Divorced bisexual with adult children? A story filled with characters of color written by an author of color? Yes to all of the above, please! I very much enjoy Jayce…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Narration 3.5 stars Story 4 stars Wyatt Baker is a new-to-me narrator, and it usually takes a few books for me to get accustomed to a voice. At times it was difficult to distinguish…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’m so glad Yin and Air got their own story. I enjoyed the glimpses into their relati0nship throughout the Dreams series, and American Christmas satisfied my desire for a closer look. These two are…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m officially declaring The Love Study my favorite read of 2020. There is nothing–absolutely nothing–I didn’t love about this story. Declan and Sidney are delightfully awkward, and I enjoyed every single one of their…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ghosts and kilts and motorcars, oh my! Best Laid Plaids was such a delightful story. The very first interaction between Ainsley and Joachim was one of the most hilarious (for me) and uncomfortable (for…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this animal-lover friendly romance. Simon is sweet and soft, yet deceptively strong. Jack is moody, broody, and warm and gooey on the inside. Their bonding over cookies and Simon’s supportive grandmother…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars I am a huge fan of Herrera’s Dreamers series, so I was super excited when I saw she had a new book coming out and couldn’t wait to jump in. Perhaps I’m spoiled by…
LGBTQ+ romance is ridiculously white. This is not a rumor, this is a fact! Go through most M/M or F/F romance recommendation lists and what you will see are a sea of white faces and nude torsos. If you are…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars We Go Together is a beautifully written story of friendship, growth, and acceptance. de Niverville approaches Kat’s trauma in such a respectful and heartfelt way that feels so true to her character. Kat is…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Man from Milwaukee was a pleasant surprise. I’m familiar with Reed’s romances, and this was my first horror story by him. The suspense was top notch, and I got chills during some parts…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another fantastic story featuring characters of color written by an author of color. We need more of these stories! Andre and Marcus have complicated relationships with their families that affect how each are living…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars What an intense and emotional story. The prologue kicks off with the intensity, and I was left reeling and wondering what the heck I was in for. (In a good way.) There’s a lot…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars My favorite boys are back! Caleb and Leo, the OG Star Shadow couple, are back again with a continuation of their lives after a second chance at massive success. Everyone is paired off and…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Take a Hint, Dani Brown is another smash by Talia Hibbert for me. It’s snarky and funny and sharp, and I just adore her characters. One of the best things about Hibbert’s M/F romances…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Michael is delightfully bratty, and Vincent knows just how to discipline him. A secluded cabin deep in the woods is the perfect setting for the erotic adventures Vincent and Michael share. I loved Michael’s…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars Some hits and a lot of misses with this one for me. Hits: – Nine is adorable in his naiveté. – I’m here for the awkwardness. – Fake relationship trope is my jam. –…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Max and Felix! Felix and Max! My anticipation for their story was off the charts! Max has the laid back vibe and Felix is the confident, sassy, go-getter. They were bound to make a…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Beautiful Beasts came into my life at the perfect time. I was struggling to find a satisfying book, and I started and stopped several different stories before I gave up. I was looking for…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars A bittersweet end to one of my favorite series of all time. The mystery of Juan Pablo and Priscilla’s on again-off again, love/hate relationship is solved! The moment these two characters were introduced in…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Pardon me while I gulp down this giant glass of ice water. The heat in Third One is off the flipping charts. The three guys are perfectly in sync. Liam starts off as a…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars From the first page to the last, the powerful emotions in Stay hit me right in the gut. The level of care and sensitivity put into creating the characters that tell the story are…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Hot guys in lacy underthings is my kryptonite, and Candy Hearts slayed me. Benji is a buff mechanic who likes to wear delicate lingerie. William is uptight and career-focused. These two are HOTT together…
Another year, another list. Let’s do this! If you haven’t read Erin McLellan‘s holiday novella, Stocking Stuffers, stop what you’re doing and get to it because the second book is right around the corner, just in time of Valentine’s Day.…
This year was packed with tons of fabulous M/M releases. Out of the one hundred and sixty book I read over the year, there are a few memorable ones Along with my go-to genre of contemporary romance, I expanded my…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I am devastated. Not about the characters, main plot, and side stories contained within the pages of How to Belong. I’m absolutely wrecked because Arden St. Ives’ tale is over. How does a reader…
I’m honored to welcome to the blog Molly Ringle, author of All the Better Part of Me, which is out today. If you’ve followed my blog or Twitter account, no doubt you’ll have seen me gush about this book. It’s…
Fresh Brew releases on September 18th and is available for preorder at JMS Books and Amazon. Blurb: Lucas Miller is having a quarter-life crisis. After a bad breakup, he moves to another town to start college and fulfill his lifelong…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wilson’s debut is nothing short of spectacular. It’s an epic tale of a gay young man who moves to the “big city”, London, and gets a crash course in debauchery. The group of friends…
Happy weekend, guys! I’ve had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy of Amara Lynn’s new release, Rom & Yuli. This is such a unique retelling of Romeo and Juliet, with a non-binary MC and an apocalyptic setting, and I’m…
If you follow me on social media, you know that Addiction has an official release date of August 16th. Stay tuned for the cover reveal! To tide you over until then, here’s the official blurb: At twenty-eight, Owen Fredrikson is…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Have you ever loved a book so much that you were certain no other book could come close to giving you that satisfied reader feeling? Well, I thought I felt that way about Not…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Simply amazing. When I first heard about this story over a year ago, I fell over myself with excitement. I am a huge fan of the 80s, especially the music, and the major draw…
5 of 5 stars Oh, Teddy. My sweet, sweet Teddy. I want to squish him in a giant hug. And maybe Connor too for writing such a hilarious, poignant story. But I also want to shake Connor and ask him…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars How does Morton continuously create characters and stories that slay me? She has this phenomenal way of telling stories that are enchanting from page one. I adored Milo from Oz, the previous book in…
At the end of last year, I compiled a list of books being released during the year that I was excited to read. This year, I have a brand new list filled with some of my go-to authors and some…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a new to me author and, holy hell, what an amazing story. There isn’t one thing I didn’t like about it. I was riveted from page one. This is a paranormal mystery…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Roe Horvat is one of my go-to authors, one that I immediately jump on when there’s a new release. Based on Horvat’s teasers in his Facebook group, I knew The Other Book was going…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Rock star romances are my jam, so there was no way I was going to let this book pass me by. MC Teru is one of those quiet, introspective types. Having the story of…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Jon Methvin is a new-to-me author, and I wasn’t sure what to expect when I cracked open Therapy Mammals. Therapy Mammals is a satire on modern times, poking fun at everything and everyone. The…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Holy tropes, Batman! You’ve got forced proximity (trapped at a deserted lodge in the middle of winter), friends-to-lovers (bandmates and friends), slow burn (will they or won’t they), and matchmaker (meddling bandmates). And ROCK…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars The third book in the This Time Forever series is my second favorite. I enjoyed the characters and the story much more than I did the second book, but not as much as the…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars A return to New Milton pleases me so! I adore the town and residents Malcolm has created here. Alfie is the sweet and sensitive mechanic who loves his audiobooks of the classics. Leo is…
As I announced a few weeks ago, I have my first book coming out on November 17th. That’s right around the corner. Literally days away! The entire process has been, and still is, a learning process. I’ve always had an…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Confession time: Characters who start off completely against love and relationships, and then have an epiphany because of the main love interest usually aren’t my cup of tea. I’m cynical and jaded. It takes…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars I give the third book in the Replay series 3.5 out of 5 stars. Things I loved: – bad boy drummer Jude – stressed to the max manager Archer – unresolved mutual attraction –…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Unintentional hurt without the comfort. Have you ever read a book that started you off with a smile and all those fuzzy, cute feelings just to crush you into a million pieces at the…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars Building Forever, Book 1 was fantastic–one of my favorites of 2018. I adored Simon and Charlie. They make very brief appearances in Renewing Forever and I craved more of them. I had trouble getting…
I’ve been a reader practically my entire life. When I was young, I would get in trouble for staying up all night reading under my covers with a flashlight. That habit is probably what makes me a night owl to…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars ***I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.*** Straight twin playing the part of the gay twin to win over the gay twin’s love interest. Very…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars ***Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.*** TW/CW: mental illness, suicide, drug and alcohol addiction This was an emotional read, chocked full of the hard truths of mental illness.…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I don’t have the proper words to express how much I loved this story. Some of my favorite things: Widowed single dad of a teenager Newly single, middle aged love interest Delightfully eccentric and…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love that the MC is a person of color and that it’s reflected on the cover. I enjoy reading books featuring unconventional characters and characters different from me. One of the great things…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Man, that cover is gorgeous! Kerick is a master at creating fabulously sassy and unique characters, and Chance, the star of Love Spell, fits the bill. He is “a boy without a box”, and…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars **ARC received from the author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.** I liked the concept of this story: An escort is hired to assist a married couple with a rather unique bedroom…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Savior is the second book in the 415 Ink series, following the second eldest brother, Mace. The first installment, Rebel, had me invested in all the brothers and their stories, so I was super…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a great college romance story! The angst and chemistry between Nick and Sebastian kept me riveted, and the side characters were just as intriguing. There are surprising twists and turns that kept me…
My rating: 2 of 5 stars ***ARC received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.*** Jimmy is in constant search for that elusive something that will magically make his life feel more purposeful and complete. Whether it’s…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars ***Copy provided by Embrace the Rainbow in exchange for an honest and impartial review.*** Torn isn’t a straight forward story of two people coming together; it’s a multi-faceted one exploring how two high school…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars ***Copy provided by Embrace the Rainbow in exchange for an honest and impartial review.*** (Note: This review is going to refer to the trans character by both names (Julian/Julia) and both pronouns (he/her) as…
My rating: 2 of 5 stars I don’t think this book was my cup of tea, but I did manage to read to the end. I hate the way Bradley treated Rory at the beginning. It’s one thing to dislike…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars This contemporary re-imagining of Jane Austen’s Persuasion was impossible to put down. I will admit, I’ve never read Persuasion so I checked out the Wikipedia article beforehand. I’m glad I did because I gained…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Rick R. Reed has this amazing talent for creating real characters experiencing true-to-life situations. In his afterword, Reed describes how Andy, one of these MCs, is loosely based on his real life experiences, and…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars ***ARC provided by author in exchange for honest and unbiased review.*** The second installment of the Social Sinners explores Stoli and Joey’s new relationship through Stoli’s eyes. The guys are sweet as a couple…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m not a wine drinker. Mostly. In fact, wine is probably one topic that interests me the least. I’ve never watched the movie Sideways, and when everyone else is drinking wine, I go for…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars ***Copy provided by author is exchange for honest review.*** I’m excited for this series, each book from the POV of a different member of a metal band formed in high school. Behind the Lights…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mean Girls meets 10 Things I Hate About You meets Romeo & Juliet You’ve got the snarky, cruel, and petty classmates and supposed friends; you’ve got the somewhat of an outcast sibling with the…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars ***ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for honest and impartial review.*** Love at First Hate is set in the Porthkennack universe and features some of the characters from the previous books. however, it isn’t…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars TW/CW for rape/sexual assault, physical abuse, emotional abuse, transphobia, homophobia, body dysphoria, drug use…I’m probably overlooking some. Trans Figured is Brian Belovitch’s true story of growing up and becoming an adult as a transgender…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars ***ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for honest and impartial review.*** This is not your typical romance story and that’s what made me like this book so much. Sterling is raising his 10 year…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars ***ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for a honest and impartial review.*** I’ve been struggling with how to review this book. This is my first read by Cole McCade, and I wasn’t…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars ***ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest and impartial review.*** Damn, does Roe know how to write a captivating story. Vanilla Clouds is one of the sweetest I’ve read recently,…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have a new favorite author and her name is Jess Whitecroft. This is my second book of hers and Going Sasquatch is just as amazing as my first read of hers (Burn Me),…
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Ever read a book with a character that aggravates you so much you want to reach through the pages and strangle them? Justin, the MC of Fail Seven Times, evoked those feelings in me.…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars ***ARC provided by author in exchange for honest review.*** Who doesn’t love a good accidental marriage? Maybe not in real life, but in the land of cute romance stories I’m all for it. The…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars ***ARC provided by author in exchange for honest review.*** If you’ve read any of my other reviews of rock star romances, you know that rock stars are my kryptonite, and Thrown Off Track did…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars ***ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for honest review.*** Holy moly, does this author know how to do a cliffhanger! The prior two Seven of Spades books kept me riveted, and Cash…
I’ve been struggling with how to formulate my thoughts about this book and how to word my review. When I first started reading, I had trouble getting into the story. The author just jumps into the story with not much…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Disclaimer: I may be biased seeing as rock stars are my favorite type of character, but this book has to be at the top of the list of best reads for me this year.…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I LOVED this book. The premise is delightful: Twins Aiden and Max are childhood bffs with Oliver until Oliver moves away. The twins run into Oliver over summer break from college and they pick…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I adore this story with every fiber of my being. Darcy is asexual and Michael is straight; at least, he claims to be. Michael becomes infatuated with Darcy and can’t get Darcy out of…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book was…WAY over-the-top and campy.. I learned way more about opera than I ever imagined I would. Gilbert Eugene Rose (or Kiri De Uwana or Guilia Hancock or Christopher Wren.) is a talented…
3.5 out of 5 stars Cameron, an international aid worker, suffers from PTSD from being out in the field for several years. His darkness is a place of fear at times, and at times a place of safety. He meets…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Jay Northcote is a new-to-me author, and Second Chance is my first read by him. This is also my third read featuring a trans MC. Reconnecting with a high school crush after 20+ years…
The writing was reminiscent of Bret Easton Ellis, namely his novel The Rules of Attraction. There are many parallels in Disbanded Kingdom to The Rules of Attraction: a rag-tag, privileged group of young people looking for a purpose in life,…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Stories don’t get any sweeter than this. Victor and Todd are perfect for each other even if they initially fight it. They don’t hold back with the snarky comments that fuel their passion for…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Either you love or you hate the throuple trope. I, for one, adore it when it’s done well. When it’s not done well…the relationship between the three characters can seem strained or unfairly imbalanced.…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4.5 out 5 stars Hot for teacher! Cute single dad! Stoic love interest! Guys, I didn’t want this story to end. Blabbermouth Kyle is too cute to dislike. He’s had a rough time when…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars James is a planner, a list maker. Mika is fly by the seat of his pants, a risk taker. They meet up at the airport, where the story is set, both coincidentally headed for…
Dirty Games is the second book in the Dirty series, which follows the Drummond brothers. While I have not read the first book, Dirty Deeds, there was enough background in Dirty Games that I did not feel like I was…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4.5 out of 5 stars Super adorable and sweet and funny, this novella hit the spot! Aitor and Gabriel have a less than pleasant initial run-in in the parking lot of a board gaming…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars If I thought Kill Game, the first in the Seven of Spades series, was extraordinary, Trick Roller is phenomenal. Installment two continues to follow Levi and Dominic’s developing relationship. Their chemistry is off the…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book is exactly what I was hoping for and missing when I picked up Cut & Run by Abi Roux. It has edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting suspense, a lovable angsty main character, a BOUNTY…
My rating: 4 of 5 stars CW/TW: bullying, racism, antisemitism, homophobia, hate crime, use of racial and ethnic epithets Conjoined at the Soul is Book Two of the Chadham High series. I haven’t read Book One (My Life as a…
My rating: 2 of 5 stars There is a warning at the beginning of the book that alerts the reader to “[b]rief mentions of graphic violence and oral gang rape after the fact.” It’s a good warning for those who…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Scratch Track is on my list of anticipated reads of 2018. Here’s the link if you’d like to see the others on my list: … I absolutely adore Eli’s introspective writing style. I’m partial…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars It took about halfway through this book for me to really get excited about the characters and story. Both MCs started off obnoxious and not too likable for me. Over the course of the…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars CW: suicide, sexual assault/abuse Before I get into the meat of the review, there are a couple of things I’d like to mention. First, this book is based on a movie of the same…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars I give this 3.5 out of 5 stars. I think I’m burnt out on football player romances. As someone who is not a sports fan, I suppose that’s not too surprising. I’ve seen lots…
I’ve compiled a list of books I am excited to read this year. The information provided on titles and release dates have been taken from the authors’ social media pages, websites, and/or Amazon. Any incorrect info is all on me.…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Murmur Inc. Book 3 sees the return of minor character Joshua from Book 2. He was so bratty and annoying in Action, but he redeems himself in Cam Boy. Josh thinks he’ll get an…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars I can’t even express in words how much I loved this book. 😉 Noah is such a great character. He reminds me so much of Tobias Funke from Arrested Development, so completely clueless and…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Abroad series is one of the most unique stories I’ve read in that both books feature characters spanning a wide range of genders, races, nationalities, and sexualities, and each is presented in such…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars “Oh my Arden.” It’s taken me more than a few days to sit down and write this review. The book hangover is real, folks. Not only am I still breathless from the sheer hottness…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars Quinn Anderson is my go-to for cute, fun, sexy reads with the best HEAs. On Solid Ground goes in a completely different direction. From the very first sentence, the author piles on the tension.…
My rating: 3 of 5 stars I love rockstar romances but this one fell short for me. I didn’t get the warm and fuzzy romantic feelings between the characters. It all felt pretty bland. Even the point of contention between…
My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you’re looking for a cute, sweet read, look no further. Brendon is adorably quirky, but not over-the-top. He’s someone I could actually imagine seeing working at a kiosk in my local mall. (In…