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Sunshine by Michaela Jean Taylor
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 3%.
While I usually enjoy a dual timeline I did not feel like it was going to work for this plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Delayed Penalty by Teagan Hunter
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Single guardian x nanny hockey romance? Say less!! Thank you Teagan for giving the people what we wanted and needed with this book. I ate it up. I loved Adam and Quinn. They really just fit together and understood each other. Seeing them and Flora grow into this sweet little family was so heartwarming. Don’t worry it’s not a proper hockey romance without the spice and this one delivers some excellent scenes. Honorable mention to the hilarious group chat with the hockey boys. I actually wish we had a few more scenes with the group. I recommend this for the single dad x nanny girlies and the hockey girlies- this one is the best of both worlds!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Child abuse
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Death of parent
Slap Shot Surprise by Melanie Harlow
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Melanie Harlow maintains her status as the reigning queen of small town romances! I was so excited when I heard Melanie was writing a hockey romance and this book absolutely did not disappoint. I loved Joe and Mabel. They just seemed to fit together so easily. They understood each other while also opening the other up to a new world of possibility. The meet cute in this book is truly iconic. Joe had me swooning with how sweet and thoughtful and protective he was. Mabel was so relatable. I didn’t want to put this book down. Honorable mention to the Melanie Harlow Universe- this book has the crossover of the year with couples from so many of her books (and across 3 series). I think that even people who aren’t fans of the accidental pregnancy trope will still love this book, it’s so well done. If you’ve loved Melanie’s previous work you will love this one just as much!
* I received the ARC for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
* I received the ARC for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence, Vomit, and Death of parent
The Summer I Married You by Elizabeth O'Roark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
What a fun novella of Daisy and Harrison’s wedding! I really enjoyed this quick little bonus read.
The Summer I First Saw You by Elizabeth O'Roark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I just love when a series finishes strong! I think this book is my favorite of the bunch. I found the progression of Daisy and Harrison’s relationship to be very natural. I liked their dynamic and how they balanced each other. They insecurities and barriers were very realistic without taking away from the relationship. Much like the rest of the series there is some angst and twists. Elizabeth’s writing is so immersive, you can really connect with the characters. They had me tearing up at a few points. I recommend this for fans of age gap romances and angsty books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Elsie just KNOWS how to write a HOF af single dad and Weston is the club’s newest member. I absolutely loved this book. Weston is so sweet, protective, and supportive both as a dad and as a partner. He was the safe place that Skylar needed to heal and find herself. She was able to find a true home and family with him and the kids. Skylar had really been through it but she was a fighter and it was beautiful seeing her journey back into her own. I just loved the scenes with her and the kids, so heart warming seeing their relationship grow. But don’t worry this is an Elsie book so there are plenty of hot and spicy scenes, Weston has a mouth on him! I recommend this book for fans of single dad or celebrity romances because this book does both tropes so well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death, Drug abuse, and Violence
The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
Did not finish book. Stopped at 54%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 54%.
While I enjoyed this book I found it hard to stay engaged in the story. I kept putting it down and was not very motivated to finish. I also could not get over the compulsive and consistent lying from the FMC. Her lying to get a job she wasn’t even qualified for diminished the real racism many qualified individuals experience in the hiring process.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Cultural appropriation
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexism, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent
Four Weekends and a Funeral by Ellie Palmer
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fans of Emily Henry will enjoy this book. It swings a little heavier on the contemporary fiction than the romance and tactfully manages themes around grief, cancer, and guilt/anxiety. While I liked Alison and Adam at times it felt like they were two individuals on these journeys who fell in love without always really feeling that unity or connection. I wanted more of that on the page. Tbh I would have rather read a Chelsea x Patrick story because their friendship and connection was begging for its own story. Despite that I did enjoy reading this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Medical content
Minor: Pregnancy
Rootbound by Tarah DeWitt
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is very immersive you will easily picture yourself on the ranch. I loved Henry and especially loved him for Tait. He just understood her and what she needed (and needed to hear). I enjoyed watching their relationship evolve despite their mutual restraint. Even better was when the restraint finally let go. Also the family drama in this one was soap opera level, which really checked some boxes for me. That B plot was interesting and helped Tait re-find herself after her divorce. If you’re a fan of Savor It by Tarah or cowboy/ranch romances you will like this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Beating Heart by Laura Pavlov
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Men written by Laura Pavlov? What’s not to love? Grumpy single dad’s? Even better. Combine the two and you have too tier. I just knew I was going to eat Nash’s book up. He is the perfect grumpy MMC who deeply loves the inner circle he cares about. Plus this book featured maximum Cutler aka Beefcake content. I just adore that kid. He is so open free loving and hilarious. Now let’s talk about our girl Emerson. I really liked her, she’s so relatable (as a planner I see her). It was fun seeing her relationship with Nash evolve. Nash and her just clicked. I loved that he helped ground her and really see what she deserved. Her relationship with Cutler was so special and moving. I loved seeing her Nash and Cutler become this beautiful little family. As always honorable mention this friend group that I can’t get enough of. This book was so good and was hard to put down. I recommend this for fans of the single dad trope like Ignite by Melanie Harlow.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Medical content, and Abandonment
Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, and Pregnancy