On Her TermsOut in Hollywood, #3by Amy Spalding(post may contain affiliate links) On Her Terms by Amy Spalding is a fun queer contemporary romance. Clementine just broke up with her boyfriend of almost two decades because they didn't want the same things in life, like marriage and kids. Now in her mid-30s, Clem can finally… Continue reading On Her Terms by Amy Spalding is a fun queer contemporary romance (3.5/5 stars)
All Twerk, No PlayAll or Nothing, #2by Bailey Seaborn(post may contain affiliate links) All Twerk, No Play is a fun and steamy contemporary romance by Bailey Seaborn. The title and cover were what initially caught my eye about this book. While All Twerk, No Play is the second book in the All or Nothing series,… Continue reading All Twerk, No Play is a fun and steamy contemporary romance by Bailey Seaborn (4.25/5 stars)
Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man)Vera Wong, #2by Jesse Q. Sutantonarrated by Eunice Wong(post may contain affiliate links) Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) is the second cozy mystery in the eponymous series by Jesse Q. Sutanto. This series is so fun! The book picks up about a year… Continue reading Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) is the second cozy mystery in the eponymous series by Jesse Q. Sutanto (4.25/5 stars)
Gold Coast Dilemmaby Nana Malonenarrated by Soneela Nankani and Tim Paige(post may contain affiliate links) Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection. Ofosua first crosses paths with Cole during an opulent publishing party, where they both share… Continue reading Gold Coast Dilemma is a slow-burn contemporary romance by Nana Malone featuring a Ghanaian American heiress who must choose between culture and a love connection (4.25/5 stars)
The Nightmare Before KissmasRoyals and Romance, #1by Sara Raaschnarrated by Ellis Evans(post may contain affiliate links) The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author's adult debut. I initially picked this up because it was comped to Red, White, and Royal Blue meets… Continue reading The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch is a fun queer holiday romance with a lot of heart and the author’s adult debut (4.25/5 stars)
Rough PagesEvander Mills, #3by Lev AC Rosennarrated by Vikas Adam(post may contain affiliate links) Rough Pages by Lev AC Rosen is a another great entry into the Evander Mills queer historical mystery series. Set in 1950s San Francisco--when LGBTQ+ individuals had to hide their true natures--private detective Andy Mills attempts to right whatever wrongs he… Continue reading Rough Pages by Lev AC Rosen is a another great entry into the Evander Mills queer historical mystery series (4.25/5 stars)
Hockey BoyBoston Bolts Hockey, #1by Brittanée Nicole(post may contain affiliate links) Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep. In general, I had a good time reading this book. I especially appreciated the curvy and neurodiversity rep (depression and anxiety) throughout. I could definitely feel the chemistry between our… Continue reading Hockey Boy by Brittanée Nicole is a contemporary hockey romance with good neurodiversity rep (3.75/5 stars)
Pickleballersby Ilana Long(post may contain affiliate links) Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest. This was a fun read! I inhaled this book within 24 hours and laughed out loud several times. I enjoyed how light-hearted it felt, though there are also sweet and romantic moments from… Continue reading Pickleballers by Ilana Long is a fun debut romantic comedy set in the pacific northwest (3.5/5 stars)
My Secret ViceMountains & Monumentsby Alicia Wilder(post may contain affiliate links) My Secret Vice by Alicia Wilder is an escapist political romance. I loved The West Wing and when I saw this book comped to that tv show, I knew I needed to read it. I also live in the DC area, and it's always… Continue reading My Secret Vice by Alicia Wilder is an escapist political romance (4/5 stars)
Haunt Sweet Homeby Sarah Pinskernarrated by Jennifer Bloom, Jess Nahikian, Matt Godfrey, & Robb Moreira(post may contain affiliate links) Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker is a contemporary paranormal horror novella featuring a reality tv show. Mara is in her twenties but isn't quite sure what she wants to do with her life. Her cousin… Continue reading Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker is a contemporary paranormal horror novella featuring a reality tv show (3.5/5 stars)
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