Monday, May 13, 2024

Review Quickies

I haven't been the best lately at writing reviews of all the books I've read/listened to still, so I decided to do another quick review. I swear at some point I really will get better about doing full reviews. For now, here are some thoughts on recent books. 




I have read every single book that Abby has written and let me tell you, her books really don't disappoint. I loved the aspect of the "magic" of being the one before the "one". For this to happen to both Emma and Justin and then for them to find each other, has to mean something right? Abby always has serious subjects woven into her stories and Just for the Summer isn't without those and other hurdles. 



First of all, how many names does Catherine McKenzie write under? I had no clue this was her until other bloggers starting saying it. I mean maybe author picture could have given me an idea?!! I love all these romance novels that are fun but have serious issues or backgrounds that characters have to deal with before they can be in that relationship or at least work on it before proceeding. I loved the premise of this book and how it's a little bit messy between Chloe and "Jack". Plus her best friend is great! 

This writing duo's last few books have been fantastic and The Paradise Problem was a knock out punch. I loved this book and the characters so much! Anna is a great heroine who adapts to the awkward situation she's put into and is gracious. Liam is a mess but a very hot, sexy mess. His family is so very toxic as in they could be a case study for toxic families. I'm not sure how Anna survived it. Well I do and they were very spicy scenes. 😉 I love the faking dating trope but this might be my favorite fake marriage trope novel. 





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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Sunday Skim




Week of 4/28/2024 and 5/5/2024:

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Friday, May 10, 2024

Monthly Rewind: April 2024



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April was a bit slower than March and there are a lot of factors going into that including baseball season for my son plus a day trip to see my daughter at school. That's where audiobooks come in handy. My pick of the month was definitely The Sicilian Inheritance. I really can't stop thinking about that book. If you haven't read it, do yourself a favor and grab it. As always, Abby Jimenez doesn't disappoint with her latest and Chanel Cleeton's newest is definitely gothic, which was a fantastic change for her. I know people loved The Husbands but it just fell flat for me and that ending was the worst!

Any book stand out for you in April?



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Sunday, April 28, 2024

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A little bit of a slower reading week and definitely slowed down my audiobook time this week to constantly play Taylor Swift's latest and IMHO, her best album. Happy Medium was a fun novel and maybe one day I will try goat yoga. 




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Sunday, April 21, 2024

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I put off reading The Court of Silver Flames for months and finally decided to read it. I can't believe I waited so long because it ended up being my 2nd favorite of the series. Heather Webber books never disappoint but In the Middle of Hickory Lane wasn't my favorite of hers but definitely still worth reading. 

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Sunday Skim





Week of 3/31/2024 and 4/7/2024:

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A day trip will help you get through a quick audiobook, which was American Housewife. If you haven't read or listened, it's worth it. The biggest let down was The Husbands. It was truly a fantastic concept but just a little winded in it's execution. 

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