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Life never goes according to plan, you can't always do everything on your own, and sometimes, one night truly can change everything.

Win McNulty is a strong, independent woman who is determined to show the world that she can get along just fine on her own. A limb difference might mean she needs to make adjustments or take a little longer, but it absolutely does not mean she's helpless. When she meets Bo at a friend's party Win is expecting nothing new, maybe a few minutes of chitchat before he makes his leave, but small talk leads to flirting which leads to a one-night stand that changes Win's life forever.

From page one I was completely enamored with Win and her wit. She's a pure delight and her banter with Bo left me smiling so wide I could feel it in my cheeks long after I'd finished the book. As for Bo, thoughtful, kind, and charming, he was the perfect pairing for Win and I really just wanted to give him a hug. Miscommunication can be incredibly frustrating in novels, so it was refreshing to have characters who actually communicated. Sharing concerns, asking for help, simply talking to one another - it was so lovely to see! Honestly everything about this story felt so real, not exaggerated or overdone, making it even easier to fall head over heels for everyone involved.

Out on a Limb was such a wonderfully funny, sweet, and heartwarming story that I simply did not want it to end! Please do yourself a favor and give it a read.

A Hurricane Irma evacuation turned spontaneous family road trip is just the start of what's shaping up to be a stressful senior year for Luciana. Her older sister is off in DC living her best college life, her mom is constantly harping on her about one thing or another, and her love life is nonexistent aside from a hopeless crush on the hot female bartender she can't make herself actually talk to. But when her Abue receives a possibly devastating medical diagnosis, all that gets pushed to the back-burner. Now Luciana's life is no longer filled with skate parks and visits to the local bar's Ladies' Night courtesy of her fake ID, instead she's dealing with her Abue's crazy demands, playing translator at all their hospital visits, and being blindsided by family secrets far too often. Suddenly thrust into the center of all her familial drama, with no older sister to lean on, Luciana has no choice but to step up.

Told entirely via dialogue from one-sided phone calls, Oye is truly one of the most interestingly written novels I've read. At first a bit jarring, I soon came enjoy the style and the way it helped to convey the chaos of Luciana's life and really highlighted her emotions. We still get insight into the lives and thoughts of her family members, but all through the lens of a younger sister who is missing her sister, frustrated with her mother, and scared for her grandmother. Funny, relatable, and moving, this was a beautiful and unique read. 

Single mom Evie Granger has been doing all she can to hold her life together since her ex walked out 16 years ago, but recently she's felt not unlike she's drowning. Her father's illness often leaves him too drained to work, her family's coffee shop is in the red, and her ex just dropped a bombshell that's going to devastate their daughter. Not to mention her mother and best friend are determined to meddle in her (non-existent) love life, which apparently includes posting far too many videos of her on ClickByte, one of which goes viral and thrusts Evie into the middle of a bizarre Bachelorette situation involving far too many men showing up at the coffee shop to present her with roses and a list of their best qualities. Despite the good business, Evie really needs it to stop - she's not looking for love, she's just trying to get through the day! 

In a last-ditch effort to regain some control, Evie turns to neighbor and makes a deal, she'll help him get his home back in order if he'll pretend to date her to get the crowd of suitors off her back. But between the mess from having to lie to their families and the clear chemistry Evie and Jonah share, what begins as a straightforward arrangement doesn't stay that way for long. 

This was such an enjoyable and heartwarming romance that, despite some of it's more outlandish moments, felt wonderfully realistic. While it had it's spicy moments, I particularly loved seeing Evie and Jonah give support and comfort to one another. Single parenthood is no easy feat and both of them were struggling in their own ways, so it was lovely watching them (particularly Evie) learn to ask for help. A feel-good love story rooted in family, You've Got Male was a delight to read.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own. 

A delightfully breezy, low stakes romance! Lydia McKenzie has done the unimaginable - well, for her - and signed up to participate on her architecture firm's team for the New York City Marathon. Now she's got five months to become the kind of woman who runs 26.2 miles for fun to avoid embarrassing herself in front of her boss. Enter Luke Townsend, personal trainer and the man Lydia almost doused in coffee the day prior. Between nachos, youth center visits, and a whole lot of running, Lydia and Luke find themselves spending quite a bit of time together, and so what if there's chemistry there, they can be professionals.

Quick and relatively straightforward, Meet Me in a Mile is a sweet romance with a spicy flair. I enjoyed watching Lydia's confidence grow and seeing her remind herself why she loves the work she does, and Luke is an absolute sweetheart with so much passion for helping others, it just made me smile. They, along with the small but charming cast of supporting characters, made for wonderfully fun read!

Thank you to Afterglow Books, Harlequin, and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.