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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Review: Crazy in Love by Laura Pavlov

Crazy in Love by Laura Pavlov is now live!  Check out my spoiler-free review of this small town, billionaire, enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine romance from USA Today and Amazon #1 bestselling author, Laura Pavlov.  Download and read for free in Kindle Unlimited. 


Synopsis:

Emilia Taylor hates me, which is absolutely fine by me, because I don’t particularly care much for her either.

Maybe I took things too far, but I decided she was the enemy a long time ago, and she gave me no reason to think differently.
At least not until recently.
And when she sets her mind to prove me wrong, she goes all in.
I’m willing to admit when I’m wrong—because it sure as hell doesn’t happen very often.
But being vulnerable with a woman who I was convinced was out for my family was a big pill to swallow.
So, I’d rather send her a fancy gift and call this vendetta done.
However, she is anything but predictable.
She doesn’t want a fancy gift from a man who she’s declared a broody, heartless billionaire.
Her words not mine.
And it’s not like you can send flowers to a woman who owns a floral shop.
She wants a sincere apology instead but that may be more than I can give.
She’s sunshine and rainbows, and I’m… well not.
But when the first tear rolls down her cheek, I swear something inside me cracks.
Turns out, my cold jaded heart still works.
Apparently, it beats for the one woman I never saw coming.


**This is book 4 in the Rosewood River Series. Each one can be read as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!**
Rosewood River Series:
Steal My Heart
My Silver Lining
Over The Moon
Crazy In Love
In A Heartbeat
Whisper Sweet Nothings


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Review of Crazy in Love

Crazy in Love (Rosewood River #4)Crazy in Love by Laura Pavlov
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m crazy in love with Crazy in Love by Laura Pavlov!  Book four in the Rosewood River series gives readers the enemies-to-lovers romance we’ve been waiting for with Bridger and Emilia.

Bridger always knew two things: he despised Emilia, believing she was the anonymous author of the Taylor Tea gossip column, and he didn’t do relationships. Emilia, who had always had a little crush on him years ago in school, wasn’t exactly his biggest fan after years of him acting like a complete jerk. Their journey is messy, emotional, and full of hurdles, but watching them face their dysfunctional baggage and slowly uncover their true feelings was so satisfying. Bridger may be Laura’s grumpiest, most prickly hero yet, and Emilia, that big ray of sunshine, is the one person who can get under his skin and into his dark heart.

As always, the small-town magic of Rosewood River shines. Family, friendships, laugh-out-loud banter, and swoony romance make this book feel like the warm hug I didn’t know I needed. Laura delivers every time, and Crazy in Love is another unputdownable, one-click worthy addition to this series.


Sunday, August 31, 2025

Review: The House Guest by Penelope Ward is LIVE

The House Guest by Penelope Ward is LIVE and one of my top reads of the year. Read my spoiler-free review below. Get this book now on Kindle Unlimited.

What You Can Expect:

• BILLIONAIRE HERO

• ROOMMATES

• TWIST

• SLOW BURN

• ANGSTY AND FORBIDDEN


The House Guest by Penelope Ward is live



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SYNOPSIS:

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE contemporary romance…

The last thing Dorian Vanderbilt expected was to find me painting in my crop top when he returned to the mansion he hadn’t inhabited in years.

He was understandably surprised I’d turned his living room into an art space.

Life is certainly full of surprises, though, but not always in a good way.

I learned that lesson when my aunt and the billionaire she married died unexpectedly while traveling.

I’d been living with them, and just like that, my life was turned on its axis.

Unsure of what was next, I stayed alone at the barren estate figuring out my next move.

That was when Dorian—the late billionaire’s only son—showed up. 

I’d never met Dorian Vanderbilt. He’d been living on the other side of the country.

But now, he was home, left to pick up the pieces of his father’s legacy.

Not only was Dorian devastatingly handsome and mysterious, but he was the sole heir to the Vanderbilt fortune.

He didn’t seem to like me—at first. We were total opposites. But I was grateful that at least he didn’t kick me out.

We stayed out of each other’s way for the most part, save for some late-night kitchen run-ins or unexpected bonding sessions in the home theater.

Over time, though, we grew closer. Turned out, our chemistry was pretty combustible.

I was falling in love with him.

Until everything I thought I knew turned upside down yet again.

And fate left me pining for the one man I’d ever loved.

 

Synopsis:

The House GuestThe House Guest by Penelope Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hands down, The House Guest by Penelope Ward is one of my top reads of the year. I finished it days ago, and I still can’t stop thinking about this book. This story wrecked me in the best way—full of emotion, angst, and unforgettable characters that burrowed straight into my heart and soul. It’s the kind of book that lingers, making you want to go back and reread just to feel it all over again. Truth be told, I’m completely obsessed.







Thursday, August 14, 2025

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Review: Dream On by Jennifer Hartmann

Dream On by USA Today bestselling author, Jennifer Hartmann, is now live! Check out my spoiler-free review of this new standalone crossover romance filled with heartache and dreams.  Dream On can be downloaded using Kindle Unlimited. 

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Synopsis:

From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann comes an all-new standalone crossover romance filled with heartache and dreams.


Lexington Hall and I were never supposed to collide—he, the golden boy of Hollywood, and me, a small-town dreamer with stars in my eyes. But when we shared the stage in our high school musical, something ignited.


Then, just as quickly, it all fell apart, leaving my dreams in pieces.


Now, four years later, Lex is a household name, turning our past into a television sensation. He's spun our story for the world to see, while I'm still haunted by what we lost.


With millions obsessed over the "real" Stevie St. James, Lex reappears with an offer too tempting to turn down: a fake romance to keep the buzz alive, in exchange for the financial freedom I desperately need.


I convince myself I can play the part. But as old feelings resurface and new risks emerge, the line between fiction and reality begins to blur.


Dreams are easy to chase—but falling for the guy who shattered mine could cost me everything.


Spoiler-free Review

Dream On (Deluxe Edition)Dream On by Jennifer Hartmann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jennifer Hartmann, what did you do to my heart? I just got sucker punched in the feels—in the best, most devastating way.

Dream On is an unforgettable slow-burn romance about Stevie, a farm-town girl with big dreams, and Lex, an emotionally guarded Hollywood actor grappling with a troubled past and his growing feelings for Stevie. Their complicated love story unfolds through scripts, music, and a connection that begins to blur the line between acting and reality. Lex is able to express his true emotions through the roles he plays or behind a cell phone screen. Their connection is electric, and I was thoroughly invested in these two characters.

This book is everything. I savored every word from the first to the last page. The feels. What an epic journey. Dream On might just be my favorite book by Jennifer Hartmann.
Hands down, Dream On is one of my top reads of the year.





Friday, July 18, 2025

Review: Sweet Distraction by K. Bromberg

Sweet Distraction, a sexy single dad, nanny, forbidden romance from New York Times bestselling author K. Bromberg, is LIVE!  Check out my spoiler-free review below. 

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Synopsis: 

The rock star never planned on fatherhood. The nanny never planned on staying. But sometimes the biggest surprises come wrapped in pink bows and second chances.

Gavin “Rocket” Caldwell, member of the world’s biggest rock band, lives fast—sold-out tours, wild nights, and zero responsibilities. Until a three-year old daughter he never knew about lands on his doorstep, and suddenly, the party’s over.

Willow Adams is hired to help him adjust to being a dad—a steady, grounded nanny with a soft heart and a quiet strength he can’t ignore. She’s nothing like the women he’s used to. And maybe that’s exactly why he can’t stay away.

What starts as a temporary arrangement turns into something deeper, just as a custody battle threatens to take it all away. Rocket never wanted to be a father. But now? He’ll fight like hell—for the adorable little girl who changed everything, and the unexpected woman he never saw coming.


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Review of Sweet Distraction by K. Bromberg

Sweet Distraction (Backstage Pass Book 3)Sweet Distraction by K. Bromberg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Sweet Distraction by K. Bromberg was the perfect emotional escape, hitting all the right notes. As the third and final installment in the Backstage Pass series of interconnected standalones, this rock star romance delivers a heartfelt finale that will leave you smiling.

Gavin “Rocket” Caldwell is living the rock star dream—until reality crashes the party in the form of a surprise daughter named Poppy. Suddenly, he’s juggling band life and fatherhood, and leaning on Willow, Poppy’s government-appointed caregiver, to help him figure it all out. But Willow isn’t just helping him with dad duty—she’s slowly melting his heart.

This slow-burn romance is packed with emotion and charm. Watching Rocket fall not just for Willow, but into his new role as a father, was the sweetest distraction.  Great series! 


Thursday, July 10, 2025

Review: The Wildest One by Marni Mann

The Wildest One, a scorching hot, hockey, forbidden, billionaire romance from USA Today best-selling author Marni Mann  by Marni Mann is now live!  Check out my spoiler-free review below.  I can't wait for you to meet Beck and Joile. Get it now on Kindle Unlimited. 

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Synopsis:

I’m not the calm before the storm. I am the storm. And only she can tame my wild ways.


Hockey is my religion.
My body is my temple.
My only goal in life is to win another Stanley Cup with the Los Angeles Whales, so women are just a sexy distraction.

Until her.
The fiery redhead I see across the bar while I’m at an away game.

With one look, I know I have to meet her.
With one touch, I need her beneath me.
With one bat of her long lashes, I want those eyes gazing up at me as she kneels before me.
And with booze flowing through my veins, I do something I’ve never done. I offer her a proposition—to spend a long weekend with me.

What is only supposed to be three nights of sizzling passion turns into much more, and when I leave for my next away game, I find myself wanting her in ways I’ve never felt.

She’s a young heart with an old soul.
My dream woman in every way.
The only thing I’ve ever encountered that my family name, talent and money can’t attain.

But there’s too much distance between us, and I realize that maybe we just aren’t meant to be.

Until a chance meeting skates us right back together and our time is suddenly now.

Except all of that changes when I learn the truth …

She’s forbidden, untouchable, and off-limits.

With my heart on the line, can I score the most crucial goal of my life, or will she realize that being with the wildest one isn’t worth the sacrifices she’ll have to make?


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Spoiler-free Review:

The Wildest One (The Weston Group, #2)The Wildest One by Marni Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Wildest One (The Weston Group #2) by Marni Mann did not disappoint! This icy-hot hockey romance is guaranteed to melt your Kindle and your heart. Man, oh Mann, I needed a spice fix, and The Wildest One delivered a hat trick of heat, heart, and swoon-worthy moments. This sexy, sweet standalone in the Weston Group series is a total win.

Monday, April 14, 2025

Review: The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner

The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner feels like it's already queued up to become a Netflix or Amazon Prime limited TV series.  Check out my spoiler-free review and get ready to one-click this book. 

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Synopsis: 
One of the most anticipated books of the year, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner, a glimmering novel set in the world of pop music about sisters, motherhood, young love, and the dreams we chase.


Sisters Cassie and Zoe Grossberg were born just a year apart but could not have been more different. Zoe, blessed with charm and beauty, yearned for fame from the moment she could sing into a hairbrush. Cassie was a musical prodigy who never felt at home in her own skin and preferred the safety of the shadows.


On the brink of adulthood in the early 2000s, destiny intervened, catapulting the sisters into the spotlight as the pop sensation the Griffin Sisters, hitting all the touchstones of early aughts fame—SNL, MTV, Rolling Stone magazine—along the way.


But after a whirlwind year in the public eye, the band abruptly broke up.


Two decades later, Zoe’s a housewife; Cassie’s off the grid. The sisters aren’t speaking, and the real reason for the Griffin Sisters’ breakup is still a mystery. Zoe’s teenage daughter, Cherry, who’s determined to be a star in spite of Zoe’s warnings, is on a quest to learn the truth about what happened to the band all those years ago.


As secrets emerge, all three women must face the consequences of their choices: the ones they made and the ones the music industry made for them. Can they forgive each other—and themselves? And will the Griffin Sisters ever make music again?

 Spoiler-free Review:

The Griffin Sisters' Greatest HitsThe Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner feels like it's already queued up to become a Netflix or Amazon Prime limited series—maybe even a Hallmark movie if that network is feeling bold.  If you've read my reviews, you know I usually read all things romance, but I decided to switch things up.  I've always heard such great things about Jennifer Weiner's books that I jumped at the chance to read her.   The Griffin Sister's Greatest Hits is an emotional, character-driven women's fiction story about two complicated sisters navigating fame, family sibling drama, and loss.  The story follows Cassie and Zoe. Zoe is a beautiful Britney Spears wannabe with big dreams and mid-level talent. Cassie is overweight by Hollywood standards, emotionally shut down, and the heart and soul of their music. They form a band that takes off! The tension, the love, the betrayal—it's all there in a real and raw way with a kick in the feels. 

These characters got under my skin. The sister dynamics were brutally honest, and I wanted to drop-kick Zoe sometimes. I felt every high note and every heartbreak. Jennifer Weiner, I'll read you again in a heartbeat. This story meant something to me personally as I could have been one of the Grossberg sisters and as a drummer girl who knows what it's like to live in the background while carrying the beat.

About Jennifer Weiner

Jennifer Weiner is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, essayist, and cultural icon whose works have been published in over 36 countries. Known for her sharp wit and heartfelt prose, Weiner’s career spans two decades, with over 11 million copies of her books in print. A champion of women’s voices and body positivity, her stories resonate deeply with readers.


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