In brief: Lily Wilder runs treasure hunts in the wilds of Utah, after her beloved ranch was sold. Then her first and only love, Leo, appears on her tour. But this tour will be wilder than anything they can imagine… The good: New Christina Lauren with adventure! Romance! Riddles! The not-so-good: Sometimes the adventure got... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon
In brief: Shay knows public radio. Her newest colleague Dominic does not. Their friction leads them to pretend to be exes on a show about relationship, but what happens when their fans start digging for the truth? The good: Great premise and a fun story. The not-so-good: Took a little to warm up for me.... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory
In brief: Ben has always played the field but when he meets movie star Anna on an ad campaign, it seems like it could be more than that. But does Ben know how to court the media? The good: Good fun with great characters in Ben and Anna. The not-so-good: Could this be the end... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren
In brief: Tate has a secret that she’s never told. On a trip to London, she falls for Sam, tells him and suddenly her world changes. Fourteen years later, Tate and Sam meet again. Can they get past what happened to have a happy ever after? The good: Christina Lauren’s books are always fun, offering... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
In brief: Olive finds herself in a fake relationship with the most hated professor in the biology department to ensure her best friend gets her happily ever after. The good: Science, labs and fun. The not-so-good: Took me a little time to get into the groove of this story. Why I chose it: Science! Women... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory
In brief: Olivia has moved to L.A. to start her own law firm. The last thing she needs is to fall in love with a popular young senator in Max. The good: Olivia and Max are fun, as are the cake and pie descriptions. The not-so-good: I’ve only got one more in The Wedding Date... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
In brief: Vivian and her daughter Maddie are on a trip to London. For Maddie it’s work, but Vivian turns out to have more fun than she expected… The good: Very light with enjoyable characters and scenes. The not-so-good: Some of your enjoyment may depend on your thoughts about the Royal Family… Why I chose... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: The Girl With the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn
In brief: The second in the Bridgerton prequels takes the reader to America, where Cecilia Harcourt is looking for her brother. Oh, and she might have accidentally said she’s married to his best friend… The good: Great idea for a story. The not-so-good: I missed reading about all the other characters back in England. Why... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
In brief: Alexa and Drew meet in a broken elevator and before they are freed, she agrees to pretend to be his fake girlfriend at his ex’s wedding. And so a light-hearted relationship starts, but will either of them take it further? The good: Excellent fun with a lot of good food mentioned! The not-so-good:... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
In brief: Jess believes in numbers, not love. But when a new matchmaking company suggests compatibility can be in DNA, she gives it a go and finds she’s highly compatible with the company’s founder (who she can’t stand). Can genetics overcome first impressions? The good: Sweet, saucy and sexy with a good heart. The not-so-good:... Continue Reading →