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. 

Julie's Review: Happy Ever After Playlist

Author: Abby Jimenez
Series: None
Publication Date: April 14, 2020
Publisher: Forvever
Pages: 352
Obtained: publisher via NetGalley
Genre:  Contemporary Fiction
Rating: 5/5
Bottom Line: Just what I needed

Grab, Just get it at the library, or Remove from your TBR list? Grab

Summary: Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back. Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot and nice and funny. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person. The question is: With his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak?


Review: To say I flew through The Happy Ever After Playlist would be an understatement. It was exactly what I needed and what I looking to read. I really enjoyed her novel The Friend Zone and was so excited when I learned there was a new novel coming out.

Sloan is still recovering from the loss of her fiance, Brandon, from a horrific accident 2 years prior. She hasn't moved on and is barely making ends meet by doing commercial art. Thank god for Kristen and Josh who at least get her out of the house. Things change for her when a dog literally jumps into her car.  As she tries to get in touch with the owner, she comes to really enjoy having a dog as company and quickly gets used to having to walk him and take care of him. The owner, Jason, is traveling,  so Sloan offers to keep him until he returns but some serious flirting commences between the two. While Sloan finds herself attracted to Jason she also feels guilty because of Brandon.

Jason on the other-hand is smitten from the beginning and can't wait to meet her. Things move very fast when they do meet so much so that they can't visualize their lives with each other. Things of course get complicated when they have to enter the real world where there are real problems and histories.

I loved how each chapter started with a title and artist of a song, some I knew and some I didn't know.
Ms. Jimenez has easily become a go to author for me. I can’t wait to read what she writes next.