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Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
3.5
Does it bang? Yes
Read this based on the recommendation from Fated Mates. I did enjoy the friction and banter between the two main characters, but there were some things I found a bit hard to overlook. I tried to keep in mind that this was written in 1997.The whole sabotaging-the-condom plot was hard for me to look past. I know she didn’t get pregnant on that occasion, but still. It’s so awful. And I know Cal says shouting is his “style of communication” but he uses such violent language that really turned me off - “I’m going to kill you”, “I should slap you”, etc. I guess we’re supposed to know he wouldn’t actually do those things, but that sets a bad precedent. The fact that he says them seems like a huge red flag that women should not ignore. However there were some hilarious moments too - the Lucky Charms, locking him out, the naked on the staircase scene.
Read this based on the recommendation from Fated Mates. I did enjoy the friction and banter between the two main characters, but there were some things I found a bit hard to overlook. I tried to keep in mind that this was written in 1997.
Taking the Heat by Victoria Dahl
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.25
Does it bang? YES
A different take on the small town trope. Loved this!
A different take on the small town trope. Loved this!
Fall by Kristen Callihan
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? Yes
4.5
I really loved this book and the thoughtful portrayal of depression. Seeing the main characters work to overcome their fears and break down their walls really got me in the feels.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt and Abandonment
Hold You Close by Melanie Harlow, Corinne Michaels
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Does it bang? Yes
The book starts in a very sad place and I wasn’t sure I was up for it (I’ve been sticking to lighter fare these days), but I ended up enjoying it. It was a bit frustrating that the main “misunderstanding “ went on for so many years but I loved seeing them get together. And I really enjoyed the kids - they were fairly well developed characters and played an important role in the story.
The book starts in a very sad place and I wasn’t sure I was up for it (I’ve been sticking to lighter fare these days), but I ended up enjoying it. It was a bit frustrating that the main “misunderstanding “ went on for so many years but I loved seeing them get together. And I really enjoyed the kids - they were fairly well developed characters and played an important role in the story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Repeat by Kylie Scott
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Does it bang? Yes
Enjoyed this amnesia story as it was an interesting way to get a “do over” and fix things that went wrong in the past. While the ending was pretty easy to guess, I did enjoy the element of mystery throughout the book about what happened to Clementine. And could Ed be any hotter??? :)
Enjoyed this amnesia story as it was an interesting way to get a “do over” and fix things that went wrong in the past. While the ending was pretty easy to guess, I did enjoy the element of mystery throughout the book about what happened to Clementine. And could Ed be any hotter??? :)
Someone Wanton His Way Comes by Christi Caldwell
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.0
I enjoyed the concept of the Mismatch Society, but I think the writing needed to be tightened up. There are a lot of lengthy descriptions of meetings and conversations, without much action. And some of the obstacles keeping the hero and heroine apart seemed kind of insignificant to me.
All Things Burn by Jodie Slaughter
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
3.75
I think this is the first dark romance I’ve read. Overall I enjoyed it, especially the sexy parts :) but I don’t think dark romance is for me. I also struggled with the plethora of errors towards the end of the book, particularly the gender of the Vera character constantly switching between he and she. I try to overlook minor mistakes but these ones really took me out of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
The Wedding Game by Meghan Quinn
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.5
This was a super fun read. It was much funnier than I was expecting, loved the banter between the main characters as well as the supporting characters.