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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.


Friday, March 14, 2025

Review: Bad For You by Monica James

Bad For You by Monica James is LIVE!  This new dark and twisted mafia romance is not to be missed.  If you have any triggers, you should check Monica's author notes. Check out my spoiler-free review below. 


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Synopsis:


I am Valentina Ricci.


But I wasn’t born with a name.


My mother, Sister Margarette, was a woman of God, but she soon forgot her vows when she was sent by her parish to provide spiritual guidance to death row inmate #39280.


Many have said my mother and father’s meeting wasn’t fated in the stars, but rather, it was churned in the bowels of hell.


Because nothing good would ever come from my mother falling in love with convicted and infamous serial killer Patrick O’Loughlin and having his daughter…me.


The day he was executed was the day I was born.


Again, another cruel twist of fate because I always felt like a part of his soul took over mine on that day. That can be the only explanation for why I do the despicable things that I do and like them…so very much.


I am part monster, part saint.


There is no salvation for a sinner like me.


Saint Maria’s orphanage was my home as a child. And it was nothing but hell until I met him…


Lennon Shepherd.


We found one another in the direst of circumstances, and I thought he was my forever. But forever came with an expiration date when he became the enemy.


Our adoptive mother, Gianna Ricci, has trained us to be her weapons in a war we never wanted to be a part of.


Now grown, Lennon and I are on opposite sides.


The boy I’ve loved since I was ten years old is the man I have to kill because if I don’t…he’ll kill me.


I am hunted.


But I am also the hunter.


This is war…

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Spoiler-free Review:

Bad for YouBad for You by Monica James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Monica James is back with one of her darkest, most intense books to date. Bad For You is a brutal, twisted tale of revenge, lies, lust, and betrayal set in the heart of the ruthless mafia underworld. This story isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s gritty, raw, and packed with some well-placed jaw-dropping twists. 

Lenny and Valentina’s relationship is the definition of dysfunctional, forged in a world of chaos, deception, and deadly secrets. From the first page, Monica pulls you into a whirlwind of danger and twisted desires, weaving an intricate web of secrets and retribution. Monica James masterfully crafts a world where nothing is black and white—only bloodstained shades of gray. If you love dark mafia romances filled with tension, betrayal, and sizzling intensity, this book is one-click-worthy.  I can’t wait to see where this story goes. Trigger Warnings: This book delves into heavy, potentially disturbing themes. Be sure to check Monica’s author’s note if needed. 



Thursday, January 23, 2025

Review: The Apple Tree by Jewel E. Ann

The Apple Tree by Jewel E. Ann is now live!  Check out my spoiler-free review and one-click this incredible romance on Kindle Unlimited.

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Synopsis:

He’s a single dad starting over in a new town. She’s a relentless flirt with a penchant for trouble, ten years younger than him, and the babysitter. What could go wrong?

Eve has just graduated from high school, but she doesn’t know what’s next aside from working at the local motel, spying on Kyle, her neighbor, and stealing apples from his orchard. If she doesn’t figure things out soon, she’ll be stuck at home and treated like a child forever.

Kyle is a single dad and the new football coach who needs a babysitter for his adorable son. When he meets Eve, there’s an instant connection because she reminds him of someone—himself. But Eve is the preacher’s daughter, off-limits, and Kyle has already had his heart trampled by his ex.

After earning his son’s affection with her homemade apple sauce and youthful spirit, Eve asks Kyle to teach her things like driving his fishing boat and shooting his hunting bow. Despite his better judgment, he agrees, but swears Eve to secrecy so no one gets the wrong idea about them.

Their playful banter and innocent flirting crosses a line, and Kyle misses the heartbreaking secret Eve’s hidden in plain sight.

When tragedy strikes, can they find their way back to each other?


Spoiler-free Review

The Apple Tree (Sunday Morning, #2)The Apple Tree by Jewel E. Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another gem by Jewel E. Ann! The Apple Tree (Sunday Morning #2) by Jewel E. Ann is an emotional journey packed with all the feels. In this interconnected standalone series, we first met Eve in Sunday Morning (Book #1), but her story takes center stage in The Apple Tree.

Set in 1987, Eve is an 18-year-old figuring out her way in life. She's tired of being treated like a child by her preacher father and overprotective mother. When Kyle, her older new neighbor, moves in across the apple orchard with his young son, Josh, Eve's life takes a turn she never anticipated.

Jewel delivers an angst-filled, heartfelt journey that hits you right in the feels. Eve and Kyle are perfectly imperfect and flawed characters with some emotional baggage. Their story is as tender as it is turbulent, with moments that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon. Jewel's masterful storytelling takes readers on a rollercoaster of love, self-discovery, and healing. I'm so excited to read Eve's sister Gabby's story next!

Meet Jewel:
Jewel E. Ann


Jewel is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author with a quirky sense of humor. When she's not saving the planet one tree at a time, you can find her role modeling questionable behavior to her three boys, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, and writing mind-bending romance. 

 

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

REVIEW: Texting Dr. Stalker by Pepper Winters is LIVE

Texting Dr. Stalker by Pepper Winters is LIVE and available on Kindle Unlimited.  Check out my spoiler-free review and get ready to one-click this new romance book. KCBR LLC WAS NOT FINANCIALLY COMPENSATED TO REVIEW THIS BOOK. 

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Synopsis: 

I have a stalker.

A masked man who watches me from the shadows. A guardian who says he’s there to protect me—to help me heal from almost dying at the hands of another man.

He says he’s willing to do anything to help me move on. That I needn’t be afraid of him.

I agree to keep him my secret and share how much I’m truly struggling.

In return, he guards me. Even if it means guarding me from himself.

💀🩺 💀🩺 💀🩺

I’ve known her my entire life.

She’s the girl next door who I share a childhood betrothal with thanks to our two grandmothers wishing to turn their lifelong friendship into family.

I’m also the doctor who tended to her in the ER after her ex tried to kill her. I want to help her in any way I can, but I also know she’ll never accept my help because I’m the reason he tried to kill her in the first place.

But I can’t stand by and see her suffer, so…I come up with a plan. A highly illegal plan that ends with me breaking laws, rules, and my own heart...


💀🩺 Doctor/girl next door

 💀🩺 Childhood friends to lovers

 💀🩺 Green-flag stalker

 💀🩺 Hidden identity

 💀🩺 Lots of texts

 💀🩺 Masked protector, would do anything to keep her safe

 💀🩺 He has a motorcycle

 💀🩺 He does things to her in the dark

 💀🩺 Standalone romance


Review:

Texting Dr Stalker: A green-flag stalker standalone romanceTexting Dr. Stalker: A green-flag stalker standalone romance by Pepper Winters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Texting Dr. Stalker by Pepper Winters was so unexpected.  This was my first "Green Flag" romance by Pepper.   The stalker, Dr. Alexander (Zander) North, is stalking his neighbor, Sailor, to keep her safe.  Sailor is healing from a traumatic and abusive situation, and the good doctor is keeping a watchful eye on her. Pepper dialed down her usual inferno of spice and twisted darkness.  Have no worries, spicy romance fans; you'll love this slow-burning and passionate romance.  I know I did.  Texting Dr. Stalker will captivate you from the first text to the last page.  This book is one-click-worthy.

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

REVIEW: Waiting on You by Nikki Ash is Live

Waiting on You by Nikki Ash is LIVE and available on Kindle Unlimited!  Check out my spoiler-free review and get ready to one-click this new standalone romance. I loved this book so much! 

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭

✔︎ Insta-attraction

✔︎ One bed

✔︎ Secret pregnancy

✔︎ Office romance

✔︎ He falls first and hard

𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

Waiting On You by Nikki Ash

Title: Waiting on You

Series: Love & Whiskey Series

Author: Nikki Ash

Release: January 9, 2025

Genre/Tropes: Contemporary Romance; Insta-attraction; One bed; Secret pregnancy; Office Romance; He falls first and hard 

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Blurb:

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐞

One minute, I’m minding my own business, and the next, I’m rescuing a beautiful woman in front of my family’s hotel.

I’m not prepared for the instant attraction I feel for her, but the chemistry is undeniable.

Paige warns me all she can give me is London, and I agree, but when our time is up, I’m desperate for more.

I slip my card into her purse, hoping she will call, but after two months of silence, it’s clear she’s not going to.

So, I do what any man in my position would do …

I go after her.


𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐞

What started as a grand gesture for the man I thought was the one ends with me fleeing after catching him with my best friend.

With tears in my eyes and my heart in my hand, I stumble on the cobblestone. One second, I’m closing my eyes and praying I don’t die, and the next, I’m being swept off my feet by a handsome stranger—literally.

Nate shows me passion like I’ve never known, and it only takes five unforgettable days to fall head over heels for him.

Faced with the harsh reality of long-distance love, I make a heart-wrenching decision to throw away his number—a choice I believe will spare us both from inevitable heartbreak.

But after returning home, I realize what a colossal mistake I made. Because what had happened in London didn’t stay in London…

Spoiler-Free Review

Waiting on You (Love & Whiskey #3)Waiting on You by Nikki Ash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars. What a way to kick off the new year! I just devoured Waiting on You by Nikki Ash, and let me tell you—it was everything I didn't know I needed. This gem is the third standalone in the Love and Whiskey series, and it delivers ALL the feels and magic.

Paige, fresh out of a relationship with a cheating, self-absorbed jerk, literally stumbles into the arms of Nate. Nate, a swoon-worthy hotel executive on business in London, falls head over heels for Paige after one unforgettable night. Cue the nuclear attraction and life-altering plot twists the two worked hard to navigate— an unexpected pregnancy, career decisions, and family issues.  

I can't say I've had many one-night stands when I was single, but if Nate had been in the picture? I'd have fallen just as hard as Paige 😍 Waiting on You is a perfect mix of heat and heart. This sexy and sweet romance left me grinning from ear to ear. Add it to your TBR or one-click on 1/9.


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