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May 18, 2021 Elizabeth Reviews

[Elizabeth’s Review]: Last Chance Books by Kelsey Rodkey

I remember reading the synopsis of this book and immediately feeling so excited with the idea of bookstore enemies turned lovers and I have to say that I was not disappointed! Madeline and Jasper were so fun to read and I enjoyed reading about their pranks and hilarious conversations all throughout the book. I loved […]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: #cosplay, bookstore, Contemporary, contemporary romance, enemies to lovers, family, Funny, heartwarming, Love, Romance, summer romance, YA Romance, YoungAdult

May 4, 2021 Taylor Reviews

[Taylor’s Review]: Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane

Just Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane was not at all what I was expecting. I felt like I read two different books perfectly woven into one, both being acts that are tied to each other but could have existed apart from each other. I spent the first 150 pages reading through tears, and the back […]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: #findingyourself, best friends brother, contemporary romance, Fiction, Friends to Lovers, ideallyinspiredreviews, iir, Romance, women's fiction

May 4, 2021 Emily Reviews, Uncategorized

{Emily’s Review}: Before I Saw You, By Emily Houghton

Alice Gunnersley and Alfie Mack sleep just a few feet apart from one another. They talk for hours every day. And they’ve never seen each other face-to-face.

After being in terrible accidents, the two now share the same ward as long-term residents of St. Francis’s Hospital. Although they don’t get off to the best start, the close quarters (and Alfie’s persistence to befriend everyone he meets) brings them closer together. Pretty soon no one can make Alice laugh as hard as Alfie does, and Alfie feels like he’s finally found a true confidante in Alice. Between their late night talks and inside jokes, something more than friendship begins to slowly blossom between them.

But as their conditions improve and the end of their stay draws closer, Alfie and Alice are forced to decide whether it’s worth continuing a relationship with someone who’s seen all of the worst parts of you, but never seen your actual face.

A tender novel of healing and hope, Before I Saw You reminds us that connections can be found even in the most unexpected of places—and that love is almost always blind.

Filed Under: Reviews, Uncategorized Tagged With: Before I Saw You, Chick Lit, Contemporary, contemporary romance, DNF, Emily Houghton, grumpy/sunshine trope, hospital, lackluster, Love, pacing, patients, Romance, Sunday Roast, tragic accident, unlikely friendship, women's fiction

April 22, 2021 Taylor Reviews

[Taylor’s Review] : Second First Impressions by Sally Throne

Sally Thorne won me over with The Hating Game a few years ago and that love was cemented with 99 Percent Mine. Having been a fan of Thorne’s previous books, I jumped at the opportunity to read her newest novel Second First Impressions. Second First Impressions, is a contemporary romance novel that features Ruthie Midona, […]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: bad boy trope, contemporary romance, Fiction, Friends to Lovers, girl next door, humor, ideallyinspiredreviews, irr, Romance, steamy romance

April 13, 2021 Sita Reviews

[Sita’s Review]: Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne

What a joyful, gorgeous, funny, and magnetic read. I’ve been busy with lots of work, work, work, work, work so this book has been my daily treat. Only sampling a few chapters everyday until I finished. People! That was difficult because it’s such a sweet and easy to read book, I know Sally Thorne fans […]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: adult romance, contemporary romance, Romance, romantic comedy

March 1, 2021 Krysten Reviews

[Krysten’s Review]: In Fury Lies Mischief by Amo Jones

“Beauty only neutralizes the evil in a person. It blinds people with its surface to conceal the darkness that swims beneath it.” Cue: Play with Fire (feat. Yacht Money) by Sam Tinnesz, Yacht Money Ladies & Gentleman, Welcome back to the dangerous world of Midnight Mayhem. This time we’re in the sinfully mad mind of […]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: adult romance, contemporary romance, Dark romance, erotic, erotic romance, new adult, new adult romance, Romance

March 1, 2021 Krysten Reviews

[Krysten’s Review]: In Peace Lies Havoc by Amo Jones

“I hold my breath, overwhelmed with his proximity, but addicted to his touch. I like him like this. I need him like this. His danger has always drawn me in. There’s power that comes with being touched and caressed by a dangerous man.” Cue: Carousel by Melanie Martinez Ladies & Gentleman, Welcome to Midnight Mayhem. […]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Adult, adult romance, contemporary romance, dark, Dark romance, erotica, new adult, new adult romance, Romance

February 14, 2021 Diane Reviews

[Diane’s Review] Amelia Unabridged by Ashley Schumacher

This book was not what I expected it to be. It was so much more. As we go through the story of Amelia and her life without Jenna the author shows the true sides of what it’s like to struggle with mental illness, to struggle with the death of a loved one. On many occasions […]

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: contemporary romance, Death, Death of a Friend, depression, Romance, young adult, young adult romance

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