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The Billionaire's Pregnant Mistress by Lucy Monroe
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I don’t know why I expected more for how long the story actually is, but I wanted more drama.
Although I will say that the gravel was more than I expected actually way more than I expected.
I also think that the title is misleading like very misleading!
Although I will say that the gravel was more than I expected actually way more than I expected.
I also think that the title is misleading like very misleading!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Dare Series Collection: A Dark Bully Romance by Shantel Tessier
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I definitely didn’t expect the way I was feeling by the end of the series. I took almost 2 years from reading the first book, which I think I gave either four or five stars, but as a collective it kind of dropped for me the plot I mean.
I had to reread the first book and then get my mind back into what was going to happen in the second book, because of the cliffhanger, but even the second book still had me questioning a lot of things, especially dealing with loyalty.
I thought the third book would maybe answer the questions, but they’re so many unanswered questions that stemmed from the second book that was never brought up again.
That’s why I rated it low because these are very obvious questions to the plot and and the third book it’s like the people I have questions about loyalty, completely changed personalities of their loyalty from the second book, if you get what I mean.
Into this day, a person that they had very questionable loyalty for doesn’t know all that they did that made everything happen in the first book, so is that just going to go to their grave no one knowing that they weren’t loyal for a long time and then came back loyal again.
That was been like rolling through my head for the series, and as why I did a pallet cleanser because I just had so many questions and in the third book, there’s still more questions to be answered with plot and our first couples personalities completely change.
I recommend reading this series. Yes, just know that some big questions aren’t going to be answered, but the first book is definitely the best!
I had to reread the first book and then get my mind back into what was going to happen in the second book, because of the cliffhanger, but even the second book still had me questioning a lot of things, especially dealing with loyalty.
I thought the third book would maybe answer the questions, but they’re so many unanswered questions that stemmed from the second book that was never brought up again.
That’s why I rated it low because these are very obvious questions to the plot and and the third book it’s like the people I have questions about loyalty, completely changed personalities of their loyalty from the second book, if you get what I mean.
Into this day, a person that they had very questionable loyalty for doesn’t know all that they did that made everything happen in the first book, so is that just going to go to their grave no one knowing that they weren’t loyal for a long time and then came back loyal again.
That was been like rolling through my head for the series, and as why I did a pallet cleanser because I just had so many questions and in the third book, there’s still more questions to be answered with plot and our first couples personalities completely change.
I recommend reading this series. Yes, just know that some big questions aren’t going to be answered, but the first book is definitely the best!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Infidelity
Aaron's Patience by Tiffany Patterson
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, and Stalking
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Murder
Takeoff by Evelyn Sola
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism
Takedown by Evelyn Sola
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment
Juan-Carlo's Play by Mona Merlin
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was short, teasing, and just what I needed. I am very happy that Juan got his happy ending. I guess the only thing I wish for was that it was longer. this was really good and collectively the brothers deserve their pot at the end of the rainbow and they got them.
I would definitely recommend this if you want a pallet cleanser or if you just want something quick and easy to read.
I would definitely recommend this if you want a pallet cleanser or if you just want something quick and easy to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Infidelity, and Violence
Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark by Jessa Hastings
emotional
sad
medium-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
I’ve been silent for about 16-17 minutes after reading this book I don’t know if I’m still processing that this is the end of Magnolia and BJ’s story. I’m not wishing that they go through anymore trauma or drama, but it feels bittersweet and a good way.
This off for me so very sad and I just kept crying and crying because we all know what happened I just wish we didn’t have to experience this hurtful event. I don’t know if this is an event that push them closer together because I actually believe that things still would’ve happened the way it did with the event not happening and everyone being there.
This was very difficult to read, because you just at least for me kept getting hit with this overwhelming attachment that magnolia was filling, and it was written so well, but with everything the other shoe has to drop and boy did it.
I understand that Magnolia is naïve and very immature and is the character that wants everyone to love her and all these other negative Gray area irks. But to be inside her head and to understand why she’s processing it the way she is makes it less annoying and I really love being in BJ’s head.
There’s so many unanswered questions for me, at least because of the dangerous aspect of magnolia universe but I think I’m OK with those unanswered questions.
I can honestly say that I am so glad I read Magnolia books and it took me on a journey hurt and messy, toxic codependence relationships, but to see finally a happy ending and how much it took to get to that ending was a good experience
This book was my first cry of 2024 when it comes to reading and I’m happy to add it as a first. I definitely recommend this and RIP to the smartest girl in the world, or at least in magnolia universe!!
This off for me so very sad and I just kept crying and crying because we all know what happened I just wish we didn’t have to experience this hurtful event. I don’t know if this is an event that push them closer together because I actually believe that things still would’ve happened the way it did with the event not happening and everyone being there.
This was very difficult to read, because you just at least for me kept getting hit with this overwhelming attachment that magnolia was filling, and it was written so well, but with everything the other shoe has to drop and boy did it.
I understand that Magnolia is naïve and very immature and is the character that wants everyone to love her and all these other negative Gray area irks. But to be inside her head and to understand why she’s processing it the way she is makes it less annoying and I really love being in BJ’s head.
There’s so many unanswered questions for me, at least because of the dangerous aspect of magnolia universe but I think I’m OK with those unanswered questions.
I can honestly say that I am so glad I read Magnolia books and it took me on a journey hurt and messy, toxic codependence relationships, but to see finally a happy ending and how much it took to get to that ending was a good experience
This book was my first cry of 2024 when it comes to reading and I’m happy to add it as a first. I definitely recommend this and RIP to the smartest girl in the world, or at least in magnolia universe!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity and Miscarriage
Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home by Jessa Hastings
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow oh wow! My heart and my soul! I have a stayed up almost all night to finish this book and then I wanted to wait until the next morning to finish the last couple of chapters and I am so glad I did because I was on a roller coaster the last couple of chapters and the ending has made me….
You know, I love the toxic, messy relationship that magnolia and BJ have. I love the subtle digs and transparency that they both have for each other, but are kind of not seeing at all. The reveal of December 3 was shocking and kind of explained a lot more about their history and their connection. The December 6 reveal was shocking, but not shocking if you knew what I mean. I loved everything up until the accident and that’s when I got my suspicious hat on especially since a certain person weren’t there in the aftermath and during the announcement.
But what was even more shocking was the ending and I am hoping that it’s the worst case scenario in the mindframe and not actually book reality. But at least if it is book reality, then that person knew for sure that our pairing were finally getting their act together and heading somewhere beautiful. Steel no spice that is explicit, but I don’t care because the plot just keeps giving and giving and giving!
I am onto the next book and hoping that book reality isn’t in it!!!
You know, I love the toxic, messy relationship that magnolia and BJ have. I love the subtle digs and transparency that they both have for each other, but are kind of not seeing at all. The reveal of December 3 was shocking and kind of explained a lot more about their history and their connection. The December 6 reveal was shocking, but not shocking if you knew what I mean. I loved everything up until the accident and that’s when I got my suspicious hat on especially since a certain person weren’t there in the aftermath and during the announcement.
But what was even more shocking was the ending and I am hoping that it’s the worst case scenario in the mindframe and not actually book reality. But at least if it is book reality, then that person knew for sure that our pairing were finally getting their act together and heading somewhere beautiful. Steel no spice that is explicit, but I don’t care because the plot just keeps giving and giving and giving!
I am onto the next book and hoping that book reality isn’t in it!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Miscarriage
Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’m really glad that I waited until the last book came out to finally read it because I fell in love. I now understand the hype around it. I couldn’t put the book down and when I did put the book down, I finish my task. I went right back to the book, which I finished in almost a full work schedule.
I love a messy situation and this was like the mess that I needed. I can see the love. I can see the heart and the unknown I’m bout to read the next Magnolia Parks and I’m here for even more drama because I do think that they deserve to be together.
I just don’t know how we’re gonna get past and actually talk and have a grown-up discussion about what was revealed in the end of the first book.
I love a messy situation and this was like the mess that I needed. I can see the love. I can see the heart and the unknown I’m bout to read the next Magnolia Parks and I’m here for even more drama because I do think that they deserve to be together.
I just don’t know how we’re gonna get past and actually talk and have a grown-up discussion about what was revealed in the end of the first book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, and Violence