Romance

Teacher of the Year (Teacher’s in Love, #1) by M.A. Wardell

Marvin Block is one of the best kindergarten teachers out there. And despite his anxiety, Marvin’s life is sweet. Returning from break, the New Year finds Marvin all set to welcome a new pupil to his class. But when Illona walks in with her cute-as-hell single dad beside her, Marvin’s focus starts to slide. As their friendship starts to deepen, Marvin realizes Olan has the potential to teach him things about love he never thought possible. But with the Teacher of the Year award and his school’s future on the line, now’s not the time for anything complicated. Will the couple’s goals finally mesh and provide them with a future?

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June 25, 2023 0

The Love Theorem by Camilla Isley

This was a really cute STEM romcom involving a rocket scientist and a famous actor who’s meet cute occurs in a hotel broom closet. Lana is on her way to earning her professorship when she finds out her long-term boyfriend has been sleeping with her best friend. Christian Slade, America’s sexiest man alive, in a desperate attempt to escape the paparazzi finds himself in a broom closet with Lana. Unable to leave a damsel in distress, he offers help, only to realize she has no idea who he is. The two start dating and Christian is loving being with someone that he knows likes him for him, and not his fame or money. But what happens when Lana finds out who Christian is? Will their relationship survive?

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June 25, 2023 0

You’ve Been Served by Kristen Alicia

This was a cute contemporary romance set during the first year of a Michigan law school. Simone worked as a chef at an up-scale restaurant in California when she reached her breaking point and quit on the spot. Using the childhood tool she used to make decisions, she asked the magic 8 ball if she should go to law school. Imagine her surprise when it told her yes.

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June 25, 2023 0

Love ad Lib (Foxbrooke, #1) by Evie Alexander

I loved this first book in a new steamy, funny, contemporary romance series. Once again, Alexander brings us a quirky family with multiple siblings who lead very different lives from each other. I can’t wait to see what adventures are in store for each sibling on the journey to their own HEA in future books.

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June 5, 2023 0

The Late Mrs. Willoughby (Mr. Darcy & Miss Tilney, #2) by Claudia Gray

I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fiction mystery involving the Jane Austen characters we love, and love to hate. This is the second book in the series, but there was enough backstory provided throughout the book for me to understand the history of the characters’ relationships and their actions. However, this is a standalone mystery, and can be read without having read the first book.

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May 28, 2023 0

All Your Fault (Campus Stallions #1) by Kristin Lee

This was a cute college sports romance between a gymnast and a baseball player. Both Adalee and Hagan were burned by their exes and not looking to get into a relationship any time soon. But, their instant chemistry intrigues Hagan and he starts pursuing Adalee, even though she tries to fight her attraction to him. As they get to know each other, it’s clear they were made to be together.

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May 23, 2023 0

One Night in Foxbrooke by Evie Alexander

This is such a cute and fun novella that introduces us to the family centering a new book series. The Star Wars puns fly fast and furious (oops, wrong series!) in this cute rom com that finds chef Ben “Kenobi” Walker helping save a VIP dinner at Foxbrooke Manor. He finds himself working with his long-time crush Leia Perry and is determined to show her that not only is he all grown up, he’s all in on a relationship with her. Leia is wary, not trusting that Ben can be trusted, but she can’t deny the chemistry between the two.

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May 17, 2023 0

The Unstoppable Bridget Bloom by Allison L. Bitz

I absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. As a former high school theater nerd myself, I could totally relate to Bridget’s angst, as well as the personalities and quirks of her friends. Bridget’s growth in the story was incredible and I liked how the author was able to subtly show these changes throughout the book, without hitting us over the head with it. The realization at the end of the book was almost a surprise, even though you had been along for the ride with Bridget from the start.

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May 7, 2023 0

Wedding Games (Kinloch #5) by Evie Alexander

This is such an awesome, fun novella that I didn’t want it to end! I loved reading about the characters from all of the Kinloch series books again and when they all get together, shenanigans definitely occur. I actually laughed out loud several times, especially while reading the antics of Zoe’s mom and her best friend Morag. They cracked me up and are totally people I’d love to have a drink, or ten, with. LOL The days leading up to Zoe and Rory’s wedding at the castle were frantic and tense, especially when Zoe and Rory’s mothers – who have been enemies since high school – are in the same room. Hide the glassware – these ladies aren’t afraid to get physical! But after all is said and done, we still get our HEA and an epilogue to tell us what happens after the big day. What more could we want? (Well, I personally want more Kinloch adventures!!!)

I received a complimentary e-copy of this novella from the author. All opinions are my own.

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May 7, 2023 0