please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: HFN POV: dual 1st person spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: abuse, addiction, assault, blackmail, bullying, cheating, dementia, grief, manipulation, parental abandonment, revenge porn, stalking (not in a cute way) Kinky Content: boob job, cum play, cumming in pants, dirty talk, exhibitionism, finger licking good, fingering, grinding, hand necklaces, manhandling, marking, masturbation, mutual masturbation, nipple play, oral, outdoor sex, public acts, sexting, voyeurism standalone: book 3 in the Braysen U series, can be read as a standalone final thoughts: there were so many good tropes in this book, and I loved seeing them unfold! I love how Reed saw that Tatum wasn’t ready or available for more than a friend and he became whatever she needed- it was the sweetest to watch him be a genuine friend without expecting more. While I did enjoy the darker elements of the stalker/blackmail/etc. because it brought the MCs together, I felt like it was an unfinished storyline and I wished we saw more of the fallout for him or the justice of the other victims rather than just “I want to move on” and then BOOM end of storyline.
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: dual 1st person with duet narration spice: a few open-door spicy scenes TWs: hospital setting Kinky Content: dirty talk, nipple play, oral, queening, spanking standalone: book 2 in the Bridesmaid for Hire series final thoughts: the duet narration was amazing and both narrators were incredible and brought these funny characters to life. I LOVED the banter and relationship between Everly and Hardy. The slowest of slow burns made them getting together so sweet but not without me yelling at Hardy for the majority of the book. I laughed out loud several times during this book, which isn’t always the case with romcoms, but Meghan Quinn’s characters always make me laugh. The cameos of characters from the Cane Brother’s series were so fun! I loved their world and I’m so glad to be back in it.
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
HEA: yes POV: dual 1st person spice: several open door spicy scenes TWs: assault, death of a parent (recounted), drunk driving accident (nonfatal), mentions of difficult births (nonfatal), postpartum complications (nonfatal), suicide, unwarranted advances from a superior, mentions of vomit (nondescriptive) Kinky Content: anal play, biting, cum play, dirty talk, “eyes on me”, fingering, “fuck it”, food play- ice cream, hair pulling, irrumatio, masturbation, mirror sex, nipple play, oral, phone sex, praise, pushing it back in, shower sex, spanking, “teach me” standalone: book 1 of Red Lips & White Lies series (interconnected with the rest of the Kroyden Hills world) final thoughts: I love the Kroyden Hills world! You can read this book as a standalone or find characters from other series woven throughout this story. So many great tropes in this book with great characters. Nixon had a childhood crush on Kenzie and after years of friendship, forced proximity, and lucky timing- he’s fake dating her and he’s going to do whatever it takes to prove he’s worth keeping around for real. I loved their chemistry, their friendship, their friends, and the pacing of their story and can’t wait for the next in the series.
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: HEA POV: dual 1st person POV spice: a few open-door spicy scenes TWs: allergic reaction (nonfatal), cheating, death of a parent (recounted), divorce, gold diggers Kinky Content: bondage, dirty talk, “eyes on me”, fingering, gag- covering mouth, irrumatio, manhandling, nipple play, oral, outdoor sex, strip tease standalone: book 2 in The Nash Brothers series final thoughts: LET’S GO SPENCER “my wife” NASH!!! When a revenge pact, turns marriage of convenience, turns “omg did we get drunk and get married in Vegas last night?!” ends up being the best thing that ever happened to Gracie and Spencer, tensions rise, angst turns way up, and the connection is undeniable. Gracie and Spencer’s relationship was so beautiful to watch unfold. Two people who have lost all reason to trust find happiness in the person they least expect after Spencer’s engagement to Gracie’s sister falls through and Gracie swoops in to take her place. Hijinks and banter ensue for these friends realize they just may be soul mates in book 2 of the Nash Brothers series!
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: cliffhanger POV: multi 1st person POV spice: a few open-door spicy scenes TWs: death of a parent (recounted), degradation, dissociative fugue states, emotional abuse, grief, manipulation, miscarriage (recounted, on page), unintentionally missed safe wording, narcissism, PTSD, suicidal ideation, mild stalking Kinky Content: anal play, BDSM, bratting, breath play, cum play, degradation, Dom/sub dynamics, double penetration, exhibitionism, felching, hand necklaces, hands free cumming, humiliation, impact play, MMF, MMMF, oral, outdoor sex, rimming, praise, snowballing, spit as lube, spitting, “teach me”, threesome standalone: book 2 of The Boys of South Chapel series final thoughts: WOWZA. Book 2 is full to the brim of angst and emotion. This book was somehow a slow read (not in a bad way!) because of the emotional content and a fast read because of the relationship building. The pacing felt right for this storyline and added to the instability and unreliability of Hunter. While the plot wasn’t driven forward too far, since it’s dual timeline and the “now” takes place over a short period of time, the connections between the characters (old and new) were a major plot. We get to see the different connections not only between the love interests, but parents/parental figures as well. A highly, highly emotional read with lots of triggers, lots of spicy content, and another huge cliffhanger. I’m anticipating the next read to see how this plays out… I know me and my buddy reading friends have our theories but I’m DYING for answers!!
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: HEA POV: dual 1st person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: bullying, cancer, cheating, divorce, toxic family dynamics Kinky Content: anal play, dirty talk, exhibitionism (implied), fingering, masturbation, oral, orgasm denial, praise, public sex standalone: book 2 of The Happily Ever Mishaps series final thoughts: I love when a man turns into a poet when he’s in love and this book delivered. the sappiest sap to ever sap is my favorite when you get to the MMC’s POV chapters. The MCs had great character growth, the side characters were dynamic, and there’s great set up for the next story. I liked seeing the characters from The Ex-cavenger Hunt, though they weren’t prominent characters. This book followed similar pacing and spice level as the first book and I look forward to the rest of this series.
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: HEA POV: dual 1st person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: anxiety, career injury, cheating, manipulation, slight OM/OW drama, parental neglect, PTSD Kinky Content: 69, dirty talk, "eyes on me", fingering, “one more”, oral, pierced peen, praise, public sex, queening, squirting standalone: book 2 of The Seattle Scorpions series final thoughts: I love when books start with a playlist! It gives a feel for the characters right off the bat I loved this book but now need to go back and read book 1 to get to know those characters more because the whole group was so fun to read about! I cannot wait for the rest of this series! I love the hard shell of Zack with the tattoos, piercings, and gruff with the gooey center of being gone for his girl. The cover was so cute and (my favorite) had a surprising amount of spice inside with some great spicy content.’
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: HEA POV: dual 1st person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: alcoholism and recovery, anaphylaxis, classism, death of a parent (recounted in detail), depression, drug use, emotional abuse by a parent, grief, parental abandonment, suicidal ideation and intrusive thoughts Kinky Content: cumming in pants, dirty talk, fingering, grinding, hand necklaces, hands free cumming, masturbation, “one more”, oral, outdoor sex, pierced, praise, public sex, queening, sex toys, spanking standalone: book 6 in the Starlight Cove series final thoughts: WHEW the angst in this book was off the charts. The arguing, the reluctant pining, the meddling members of the small town- such a great read. The secret tattoos had me tearing up from reading about them in the blurb to learning about their details. This broken boy MMC Levi felt like he deserved nothing but when hidden secrets are finally revealed he gets everything he’s ever hoped for. If you’re ready to have your heart ripped out, then put back together, this is the book for you!
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: dual 1st person POV spice: a few open-door spicy scenes TWs: abuse, assault, domestic abuse, drugging, medical infertility, sexism, stalking (implied) Kinky Content: oral, phone sex standalone: Power Play Off the Ice series- interconnected standalones final thoughts: there was a lot packed into this under 200-page book but I enjoyed it! if it was longer, I felt like there was a lot more that could’ve been gone into that was glazed over or resolved too quickly in this book. The writing was easy to read, the storyline was (mostly) easy to follow, the angst was perfectly angsty without being stressful, and the pining was great. It was a slowburn romance with a lot of banter, “we shouldn’t”, pining, and forced proximity.
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: dual 1st person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: death of a sibling, depression, grief, pediatric ICU patients, pediatric kidney failure Kinky Content: dirty talk, exhibitionism, fingering, hand necklaces, irrumatio, marking, mutual masturbation, nipple play, oral, praise, queening standalone: book 4 of Empire State Hockey series final thoughts: this book was so good, and the side characters were great- I can’t wait to read the rest of the series to see their journeys! The banter, the nicknames, the push and pull, and the found family had me loving every turn of the page. The MMC Cade is a broody, broken goalie who is only soft for the FMC Gwen who is a pediatric ICU nurse who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. The pacing was great, the storyline was intriguing, and the MCs were likable. I’ll definitely be reading more by Lexi James
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: dual 1st person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: attempted kidnapping, attempted murder, death, descriptions of graphic injuries (including blood), gun violence, infertility (FMC), murder, sleep paralysis, stalker, violence Kinky Content: cum play, degradation, dirty talk, Dom/sub themes, exhibitionism, finger licking good, fingering, hair pulling, hand necklaces, impact play, masturbation, oral, public sex, spit as lube, unconventional sex toys, voyeurism standalone: book 2 of Queen City series final thoughts: this was my first Maggie Rawdon book, but it will definitely not be my last. The tension, suspense, and pacing were perfect. The characters, story, and spice were memorable.
I laughed, I cried, I screamed, I was kicking my feet and giggling, I went through an emotional rollercoaster and I’m DYING for the next book to see what happens next!
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: single 1st person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: abandonment, anxiety, body disfigurement (scarring), cheating, child abuse, drug addiction, emotional abuse, house fire, manipulation, miscarriage (D&C), parental neglect, stillbirth Kink CWs: anal play/toy usage, biting, breeding kink, cum play, dacryphilia, Daddy kink, forced orgasms, hair pulling, hand necklaces, homemade sex tapes, humiliation kink, “just the tip”, light exhibitionism, somnophilia, oral, pleasure Dom, praise/degradation, rimming, semi-public sex, spanking, squirting standalone: yes final thoughts: OMG what an emotional rollercoaster. A high-risk emotional read with lots of high reward for romance. Tate was so close to perfect, and the first half of their love story was almost flawless- I laughed, I swooned, I was kicking my feet. The second half was filled with so much angst, anxiety, pining, loss, and heartbreak and I sweat I went through all those emotions with Laurel. Please be warned that the triggers are main plot points of the story and come up often so be aware of them, but if you can read anyway, this spicy read will be worth the tears!
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: dual 1st person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: anxiety, cheating (not MCs), death of a parent (cancer), divorce, miscarriage (not MCs), panic attacks, parental abandonment Kinky Content: bratting, car sex, cum play, dirty talk, exhibitionism, fingering, grinding, hand jobs, “one more”, oral, praise, public sex, queening, slight role play, “teach me”, virgin, voyeurism standalone: book 3 of Connecticut Comets Hockey series final thoughts: Not me pulling a Dakota and actually learning about hockey as a sport from a romance novel… NEW BOOK BOYFRIEND ALERT! Braxton was such a sweetheart, and I loved every minute of his story. This book took me on an emotional journey and had such a strong “found family” trope that had my heart melting and soaring. The pacing was perfect, the story was well developed, the characters were incredible, and the spicy scenes were spicy. I can’t wait to go back and read everything else Siena Trap has ever written and then read everything she’ll ever write again.
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: dual 1st person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: misogyny, divorce, death of a parent (recounted) Kink CWs: role playing, spanking, mirror sex, “teach me” standalone: book 4 in the How to Date series (can be read as a standalone) final thoughts: when two coworkers who share a spicy past try to forget about it because of her brother (his best friend), their podcast becomes full of banter innuendo, and everyone seeing that they’re perfect for each other. I loved seeing how their relationship went from “just coworkers” and “just friends” to Monroe being completely gone for Juliet. He was sweet, caring, gentle, thoughtful, and supportive. Lauren Blakely never misses and this is no exception.
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: multi 1st person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: cheating, divorce, slut shaming, narcissism, homophobia, death of a parent (recounted) standalone: book 1 of The Thirst Trap series final thoughts: this was such a cute, quick, and spicy read. I love the friends-to-lovers and neighbors-to-lovers tropes with all the angst and pining. I loved the meet-cute between two of the MCs, the female friendships, the sweetness of Tom, and the angst that Jack brings. The characters are later in life which takes away most of the will-they-won’t-they love triangle drama, but adds new twists with workplace needs and nerves from past relationships.
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: dual 1st person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: divorce, mentions of spousal death, identity crisis, imposter syndrome, internalized racism, on page anxiety and depression, struggles with neurodivergence, slight OW drama, slight suicidal ideation, references to grooming/attempted sexual assault of a minor (off page), cheating standalone: yes final thoughts: for a book with some pretty heavy triggers for a romcom, it still felt light and fun. The writing style made this a quick, easy, fun read with lots of inserts of the DMs back and forth between their online personalities. I loved having the dual 1st person POV to see the push and pull of their relationships growing online and offline. A great secret identity workplace romance that is perfect for a summer beach read.
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: dual 1st person POV spice: a few open-door spicy scenes TWs: divorce, slight OW/OM drama standalone: book 3 in the Straight Friends Fall in Love series final thoughts: this book was a fast read that was both a romantic slowburn and fast-to-feelings. The tropes and blurb had me so excited to read this story, but unfortunately it fell a bit flat for me. The MMCs were in their 40s but it read like high school/college age or someone who has never been in a relationship rather than 2 adults who have been in long established relationships before. This book would be good for someone who is looking for a quick read without a lot of emotional investment- perfect for plane, train, and automobile rides.
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: dual 1st person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: alcoholism, abusive parent, homophobia, broken engagement, death of a parent (cancer, recounted), homelessness standalone: yes final thoughts: I love when an LBGT+ story doesn’t have homophobia as the main focal point of the plot. Though since Josh has stayed closeted and engaged in a fake relationship that isn’t fully true but it moved the plot along where it needed to go. The side characters in this book were wonderful, including the fiancée who was sidelined only a month before their wedding. Here’s some things I really enjoyed about this book: •I love a dual 1st person POV romance where we get to see both MCs pining for each other ...more
please note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this booplease note that the trigger warnings and topes/themes may contain spoilers I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. HEA: yes POV: dual 3rd person POV spice: several open-door spicy scenes TWs: injury from horse riding, divorce, career ending injury, physical abuse of a teen, homophobia, corrupt cops, bullying, parental manipulation, anxiety/PTSD, shooting (non-fatal), stalking, harassment standalone: book 1 in the Chances Harbor series final thoughts: I want Jakob to be my dad! I loved him so much. This book was so good from start to finish and kept me thoroughly entertained. The dynamics between the characters were so good and I loved the extensive found family tropes all throughout. Ethan’s dirty talk was so unexpected (but immensely welcomed obviously). Didn’t know how much I needed a dirty talking ex-NFL star calling his cowboy boyfriend “darlin’” ...more
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