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Asking for Trouble by Giana Darling

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I loved Aaron. He was loud and made her laugh every day. He saw her, but he didn’t think he knew best. They worked together. Blue suffered abuse from childhood, but she didn’t believe she didn’t deserve her happy ending. Their struggles made it that much better. 
The Arrangement by Adriana Locke

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Chloe and Jason’s story is a beautiful story of co-worker’s to lovers. She already runs his life before she even marries him. She slips into his heart, and he has hers before they even get married. I loved it. I also LOVED Mimi. She needs a man that takes care of her! Maybe a Vegas wedding… make it so Mrs. Locke! 



Catch the Sun by Jennifer Hartmann

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This story was a heartbreaker. From the beginning where Ella is trying to find her way til the end.  Max broke my heart when he found her at the drink machine. Knowing something is wrong, but he couldn’t figure her out. I was in tears. When he frees her Dr. Pepper.  I knew I was going to be in love with Max. He was going to be the bridge to help her heal. 

This book was written so beautifully. His first obstacle was her. She didn’t believe she was going to get a happily ever after. He then had to fight with their brothers. Finally he has to fight her again. It was not an easy book to read so much heartbreak happening, but it was so worth it. Get chocolate, Dr. Pepper, and Kleenex! You will need it! 
The Spider & the Storm by Kelsey Kingsley

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book was AMAZING! I know this review will not do justice to this book, but go get the book anyway. Charlie never had an easy day in his life. Living with anxiety is not easy, and I wanted to wrap him up and shield him from the world. I had no idea this book would cover so much ground. It was beautifully written. Charlie was the guardian of a place where so many come to visit their families. Stormy was Charlie’s guardian. He saved her, and she saved him again and again. “Let it go, Charlie,” she whispered, touching her forehead to mine. “And until you do, I’ll love you enough for the both of us.”  Who doesn’t want to believe in an afterlife. This book reminded me of how short our lives are. How we must have hope. Sometimes, we don’t know what’s coming, but we must have open hearts. 
Wildest Dreams by Kristen Proby

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Who doesn’t want the man who can  make all of your dreams come true? Everyone wants that, but at every turn Polly would try to stop him. I actually loved that about Polly. I can see a lot of me in her reactions. So, I loved this one.  I also have to say… Jake. Jake, Jake! I loved that kid. Had such horrible luck, and then become a Ryan’s son by adoption. I LOVED that part of this story. We see him trip up, and we see Ryan pick him right back up. This story pepped me up, and to see all these women come together. 
Rule Breakers Fall Hardest by Micalea Smeltzer

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Daire can be so mean! My goodness he takes everything out of Rosie, but she gives it right back. Daire getting drunk after the wedding… FAIL! 

I LOVE Grace! This book the young ones caught my heart first, and then I fell in love with Daire. His first steps into fatherhood were not the easiest, but he very much loved that baby. Before he ever got to hold him, he was in love.  

Rosie realized she was still in love with Daire, and his son automatically became hers too. That one bad diaper… I thought she was going to be sick. That was funny. Their little family came together in the hardest of ways. Sammy lost everything, but he gained a different everything. That bonus scene was the best! 
Billionaire Lumberjack's Beauty by Gwyn McNamee

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved this version of Beauty and the Beast. From the first page til the last, I was excited to see where the story was going to go. Weston’s behavior had me on pins and needles. He torments himself, and he feels like doesn’t get a choices in life. The Beast had lived for so long alone, he doesn’t feel like he deserves anything good. 

I never guessed who the person behind the “the beast” was. I was shocked when the story started unraveling for Callista. I also didn’t see the way the story was going to end. I absolutely loved this one. 
Primal: A Dark Billionaire Why Choose Romance by Alta Hensley

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adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book! Talk about steamy. This one is a 10 on hot factor. This one had several of my favorite tropes. Age gap and arranged marriages are high on the list for me. Fiora participates in “The Hunt” against her better judgment. (I love when characters go against their better judgement.) It assures me that the drama is going to be so good. This one did not disappoint! This author is still pretty new for me, and I love her writing! If you are looking for an author to add to your favorites list, add her! You won’t be disappointed!
Sapphire Scars by Pepper Winters

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This author has me spellbound with this series. 2 days later I can’t seem to stop thinking of this series. Henri and Ilyana keep dragging me further into the darkness. I wonder if Ilyana will drag him into the light. This series has me holding my breath. I thought I knew how dark this one would be, but I was wrong. It is darker. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Plain Sight by Amelia Wilde

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Jameson & Lily’s final book opens with a bang. Jameson was losing his mind, and Lily was ready to fight. Their story has been filled with angst, but it was also with so much love. I loved seeing this family come through so much, and they will always choose to fight for each other.