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I Wish We Had Forever by Jessica Peterson

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No
I am head over heels in love with Abel. I loved how they are all about making sure her dad knows everyone is happy and settled. Plus Abel & Jenny are SPICY 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️! Oh my goodness this Abel is a whole other level, and I LOVED it. I have enjoyed these books so much. Abel is my favorite though. He had so many things he thought he couldn’t get passed in order to be happy, but Jenny was so sure of him. I highly recommend this set of Harbour Village books. 
Older by Jennifer Hartmann

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emotional funny hopeful sad tense slow-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? No

5.0

This book ripped my heart out. From beginning to end, Halley was so strong. I loved that she had such a great friend. This story was forbidden & taboo in all the best ways. Reed fell in love before he could blink. Halley’s nature was to take care of others. This book has shocks and turns you won’t expect. I loved it! 
Cold Hearted Casanova by L.J. Shen

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adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

OMG! I loved Riggs & Duffy. Their first meeting was so funny. Duffy was not very likable in the beginning. Once her story started coming together, I understood her.

Riggs was determined to never settle down. I loved how much he taught her about herself. The twist!!! I was in tears! I did not see that coming. I loved this book! 
Emerald Bruises by Pepper Winters

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-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

Spectacularly dark! This is a deep dive into Henri’s mind. He did not disappoint. What Victor puts not just the jewels but the Master’s also… the darkest thoughts imaginable don’t cover it. This book truly had me rooting for Henri one minute, and wishing him the pain he painted on Ily. This author is just the best at a cliffhanger, and I will be thinking of this book long after the next comes out. 
Beacon by Leigh Lennon

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adventurous 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

5.0

Dom & Sandra were HOT HOT HOT! I loved that they each kept thinking of the other after their first night together. Dom gave me all the feels. He was swoon worthy for sure. He wanted everything with her, and that lead up to our first twist. One I wasn’t sure they could overcome. The minute I thought we back on solid ground talk about an earthquake! The rest of the book is just heartbreaking & heart stopping. I held my breath! I loved it!
John by Jenna Myles

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

These books! They are so good. I would love to have these guys in my family. This one was harder because of John being released from prison. So, the things he had done, were harder to read. I knew his book was going to be such a good read. Filled with laughter and angst. You have to laugh with these guys.  With every book the relationships become stronger. They fight for one another. They have each other’s back. Little Mia is just so funny and precious. Love it!
Sucker Punch by Alta Hensley

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adventurous dark emotional sad 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

4.0

This book is a sucker punch to the gut. Ari, Frankie, Bones, and Lotto are a lot to take. Ari & Frankie are trying to keep the boxing gym in business. Bones needs someone to take a chance on him again, and Ari is down to give it to him. This book is sad too. We had boys that had grew up in the foster care system. Ari lost her father. Bones was fighting trying to help his father fight cancer. 

They all come together in lust. This book was tense. They had to fight together. It also had them all finding family in each other.  Yeah… why choose? 
The Professor by Skye Warren

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dark emotional 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

Professor Stratford is hot! He’s called back to the University by the Dean to help with the secret society. Anne never sees him coming. Wow. We had cults, secret societies, and her parents… the cliffhanger was brutal. I can’t wait for more. 
This Much Is True by Adriana Locke

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

5.0

Oh I loved Luke & Laina. This second chance love story was funny and steamy. Luke made her see her truth in a way that brought them back together. Those that were using her well he helped her see that too. She found her family. Laina was funny. Luke was hot hot hot! I love this family!
Leave Me Broken by K.B. Row

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challenging emotional funny sad 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? Yes

4.0

I am loving this story. This one dives deeply into toxic situations, and not just those of Payson & Ash. This was a tough one to read and not cry through. I can’t wait to see how this one ends… well hopefully. (That was the authors last words.)