Category: Romance

Review: I Cross-Dressed for the IRL Meetup 1 by Kurano

I Cross-Dressed for the IRL Meetup 1 (I Cross-Dressed for the IRL Meetup #1-2) by Kurano My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary/ Slice of Life Age Category: New Adult Blurb: “Cocoa” has made three best friends in her monthly meetup group, where girls get together every month to quell their sweet tooths by meeting up at the cutest and trendiest new dessert cafes. Cocoa is in it for the sweets-really!-but she’s also harboring a few secrets: Not only does Cocoa have a crush on another one of the girls in the group, Opera, but she’s actually a guy named Satoshi […]

Posted July 16, 2025 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: Muscles & Monsters by Ashley Bennett

Muscles & Monsters (Leviathan Fitness #1) written by Ashley Bennett narrated by Stephanie Rose and Jack Calihan My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Monster Romance/ Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Leviathan Fitness is known for monsters, muscles, and wolven who rescue damsels in distress. After a wedding cake catastrophe, local decorator Tegan finds herself being helped by a solid wall of fur and fangs named Atlas. She’s never met anyone like him and finds herself enamored by his wolfish charm. After their sweet encounter, Atlas invites her to his gym anytime she needs his cake-lifting services. […]

Posted July 14, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 6 Comments

Review: The Rebellious Fae’s Guide To Family Rivalries by Ariana Jade

The Rebellious Fae’s Guide To Family Rivalries (Cozy Fae Guides) by Ariana Jade My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: f/f Blurb: Violet Springwater is one of those infuriating people who has it all. She’s got the looks, the brain, and her family is as close to fae nobility as one can be. They certainly have the riches, the feuds, and the patented superiority complex that comes with the territory. Violet’s biggest rival and main source of grief? Rowan Uphill. Just as beautiful, just as clever, and a little bit richer. When […]

Posted July 11, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 6 Comments

Review: My Noisy Roommate by Kaho Ozaki

My Noisy Roommate (The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie #1) by Kaho Ozaki My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/m Blurb: Osuke’s excited about finally getting to live on his own, but on his first day in his new apartment, he finds himself kicked out onto the street! So, when a real estate agent appears out of nowhere offering him a beautiful, new place (with just a couple conditions), he jumps at the chance. But when he opens the door, a drop-dead gorgeous blond guy pops out! It […]

Posted July 9, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: Legacy of Wings by Laura Greenwood

Legacy Of Wings (The Egyptian Empire) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Alternate History Urban Fantasy/ Mythology/ Paranormal Romance Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: A family legacy is a lot to live up to – especially for Nephthys’ newest apprentice. Shan knows her parents expect a lot from her, especially when it comes to which of the Egyptian gods she’ll serve after the Day of Choosing. Despite knowing what she wants, Shan finds herself questioning her place in the temple, and whether Nephthys has chosen to bless her with magic for the right reasons. […]

Posted July 4, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Mythology, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis

How to Steal a Galaxy (Chaotic Orbits #2) by Beth Revis My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Science Fiction Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Sparks fly when Ada and Rian just-so-happen to find themselves at the same charity gala—but there’s something rotten behind the sparkling gowns and dazzling wealth on display This heist turned rom-com from New York Times bestselling author Beth Revis is perfect for fans of sexy, romantic science fiction and readers of Martha Wells and Becky Chambers Ada had no intention whatsoever to continue working for the rebel group that hired her to retrieve […]

Posted June 25, 2025 by Lola in Review, Romance, Sci-Fi / 10 Comments

Review: Home Office Romance by Kintetsu Yamada

Home Office Romance by Kintetsu Yamada My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance/ Graphic Novel Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Nokoru has been working brutal overtime at a demanding job when the pandemic lockdown finally gives him the chance to telework from home. This new situation (and the time he saves on his commute) lets him rediscover old passions and new hobbies. The lush garden he creates on his apartment balcony provides a chance to get to know his cute neighbor, Natsu, a graduate student in archeology. How do two adults build a relationship amid “social distancing,” […]

Posted June 23, 2025 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 6 Comments