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My Fake Christmas Fiancé by Julie Kriss

Dec 19, 2021
3 min

My Fake Christmas Fiancé by Julie Kriss

My Fake Christmas Fiance by Julie Kriss Self-Published Book 1 in the Kane Christmas series Dear Wesley Kane, We are not getting married. I know we had to get engaged as part of our companies’ merger plans, but a fake engagement is all I’ll agree to. For business purposes. We are never, ever getting married. We have nothing in common. I’m the nerdy do-gooder girl with glasses and you’re the playboy with a new woman on his arm every week. I’m not your type, and you’re not mine.

Scoring Over The Holidays: A Holiday sports Anthology

Dec 7, 2021
3 min

Scoring Over The Holidays: A Holiday sports Anthology

Scoring over the Holidays: A Holiday Sports Anthology Short Stories by Alexia Chase, Alexis Anne, Cathryn Fox, Daniela Romero, Kimberly Readnova, Lisa Lang Blakeney, Melissa Ivers, Megan Ryder, Mira Lyn Kelly, Samantha Lind Se Rose, Sierra Hill, Stacey Lynn, Stephanie Kay and Victoria Denault Self-Published When center fielder Rhett Ryan and professional cyclist Hope Crawford meet, they both know they’re looking for…something. What, neither of them is sure of, only that they

The Dare by Elle Kennedy

Jul 29, 2021
8 min

The Dare by Elle Kennedy

The Dare by Elle Kennedy Self-Published Book 4 in the Briar U series College was supposed to be my chance to get over my ugly-duckling complex and spread my wings. Instead, I wound up in a sorority full of mean girls. I already have a hard time fitting in, so when my Kappa Chi sisters issue the challenge, I can’t say no. The dare: seduce the hottest new hockey player in the junior class. Conor Edwards is a regular at Greek Row parties…and in Greek Row sorority beds. He’s the

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Mar 5, 2021
6 min

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Published by Henry Holt & Company Book 1 in the Shadow and Bone Trilogy Book 1 in the Grishaverse Series Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee. Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and h

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Book Review

Feb 21, 2021
12 min

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Book Review

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn Published by Avon Book 4 in the Bridgerton Series Everyone knows that Colin Bridgerton is the most charming man in London. Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for...well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret...and fears she doesn't know him at all. Colin Bridgerton is

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

Feb 17, 2021
9 min

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn Published by Avon Book 2 in the Bridgerton Series 1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, this author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry. And in truth, why should he? When it comes to playing the consummate rake, nobody does it better... —Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1814 But this time, the gossip columnists have it wrong. Anthon

Tempting the Bodyguard by Jennifer Armentrout Book Review

Feb 1, 2021
5 min

Tempting the Bodyguard by Jennifer Armentrout Book Review

Tempting the Best Man by Jennifer L Armentrout Published by Entangled Brazen Book 3 in the Gamble Brothers Series He can protect her from everyone except himself. Alana Gore is in danger. A take-no-prisoners publicist, her way with people has made her more than a few enemies over the years, but a creepy stalker is an entirely different matter. She needs a bodyguard, and the only man she can ask is not only ridiculously hot, but reputed to have taste for women that goes beyond

Fire in You by Jennifer L Armentrout Book Review

Oct 12, 2020
18 min

Fire in You by Jennifer L Armentrout Book Review

Fire in You by Jennifer L Armentrout Published by Jennifer L Armentrout Book 6 in the Wait for You Series Jillian Lima’s whole world was destroyed in a span of a few hours. The same night her childhood love, Brock ‘the Beast’ Mitchell, broke her heart, her life was irrevocably altered by the hand of a stranger with a gun. It takes six years to slowly glue together the shattered pieces of her life, but Jillian is finally ready to stop existing in a past full of pain and regret

Dream of You by Jennifer L Armentrout Book Review

Oct 8, 2020
11 min

Dream of You by Jennifer L Armentrout Book Review

Dream of You by Jennifer L Armentrout Published by Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated A Wait For You Novella Abby Erickson isn't looking for a one-night stand, a relationship, or anything that involves any one-on-one time, but when she witnesses a shocking crime, she's thrust into the hands of the sexiest man she's ever seen - Colton Anders. His job is to protect her, but with every look, every touch, and every simmering kiss, she's in danger of not only losing her life but her

Stay With Me by Jennifer L Armentrout Book Review

Oct 4, 2020
27 min

Stay With Me by Jennifer L Armentrout Book Review

Stay With Me by Jennifer L Armentrout Published by William Morrow Paperbacks Book 3 in the Wait For You Series At 21, Calla hasn’t done a lot of things. She’s never been kissed, never seen the ocean, never gone to an amusement park. But growing up, she witnessed some things no child ever should. She still carries the physical and emotional scars of living with a strung-out mother, Mona—secrets she keeps from everyone, including her close circle of college friends. But the saf

Before the Crown by Flora Harding Book Review

Sep 9, 2020
2 min

Before the Crown by Flora Harding Book Review

Before the Crown by Flora Harding Published by One More Chapter Before the crown there was a love story… Windsor Castle, 1943 As war rages across the world, Princess Elizabeth comes face to face with the dashing naval officer she first met in London nine years before. One of the youngest first lieutenants in the Royal Navy, Philip represents everything she has always been taught to avoid. Instability. Audacity. Adventure. But when the king learns of their relationship, the su

Muffin Top by Avery Flynn Book Review

Aug 1, 2020
17 min

Muffin Top by Avery Flynn Book Review

Muffin Top by Avery Flynn Published by Entangled: Amara Book #2 in the Hartigan's Series The only thing about me that’s a size zero is the filter on my mouth. I’ve got a big personality, a big rack, and a big number on the scale. And I’m perfectly fine with that. But when some random guy suggests I might not be eating alone if I’d ordered a salad instead of a hamburger I’m shocked silent, which is a feat, trust me. That brings us to one sexy fireman named Frankie Hartigan. He

Butterface by Avery Flynn Book Review

Jul 30, 2020
16 min

Butterface by Avery Flynn Book Review

Butterface by Avery Flynn Published by Entangled: Amara Book #1 in the Hartigans Series It’s true. I’m not what most people would call “pretty” and, well, high school was rough. Fast forward ten years and life is good… Until a bunch of jerks think it’s hilarious to put the “butterface” (AKA me) on a wedding Kiss Cam with the hottest guy ever—and that old humiliation hits hard. I recognize him immediately. The sexiest cop in Waterbury and totally out of my league. But then he

Irresistibly Yours by Lauren Layne Book Review

May 6, 2020
20 min

Irresistibly Yours by Lauren Layne Book Review

Irresistibly Yours by Lauren Layne Published by Loveswept Book #1 of The Oxford Series Hotshot sports editor Cole Sharpe has been freelancing for Oxford for years, so when he hears about a staff position opening up, he figures he’s got the inside track. Then his boss drops a bombshell: Cole has competition. Female competition, in the form of a fresh-faced tomboy who can hang with the dudes—and write circles around them, too. Cole usually likes his women flirty and curvy, but

Huge Deal by Lauren Layne Book Review

Mar 28, 2020
19 min

Huge Deal by Lauren Layne Book Review

Huge Deal by Lauren Layne Published by Montlake Romance Book #3 in 21 Wall Street Series An alpha among the wolves of Wall Street, Kennedy Dawson rose to the top of the pack by striking the right contracts at the right times. But there’s one deal that’s been giving him a run for his money—a pact to never again let his assistant, Kate, get under his skin. She may be smart, gorgeous, and sharp as a whip, but she’s definitely off-limits. Kate Henley isn’t a banker, but she knows

Crushed by Lauren Layne Book Review

Jan 31, 2020
7 min

Crushed by Lauren Layne Book Review

Crushed by Lauren Layne Published by Flirt Book #3 in Redemption Series Can Chloe convince him that love is worth the risk? Growing up in New York, Michael St. Claire never expected to spend his twenties wearing cowboy boots. But that was before he learned about his real father, a total stranger with a family in Cedar Grove, Texas. Once in the Lone Star State, Michael meets Kristin Bellamy, who is exquisitely refined and everything Michael always thought he wanted in a woman.

Isn't She Lovely by Lauren Layne Book Review

Jan 8, 2020
4 min

Isn't She Lovely by Lauren Layne Book Review

Love Story by Lauren Lane Review

Tropes

Sibling's BFF/BFF's Sibling

Fake relationship

Enemies to Lovers

Workplace Romance

Friends to Lovers

Neighbors/Roommates

Opposites Attract

Marr. of Convenience/arranged

Mates/Fated Love

Secret/Mistaken Identity

Celebrity Hero(ine)

Seduction coach

One Night Stand/Fling

Working Together

Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy

Friend/Sibling's EX

Friends with benefits

Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual

Fairytale/Myth Retellings

Boy squad/Girl squad

Unrequited Love

Runaway Bride/Groom

Grump & Sunshine

Touch Her and Die

Taboo: Step Siblings

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