Category: Contemporary

Review: Monica Adams Skips Christmas by Krista Harper

Review: Monica Adams Skips Christmas by Krista Harper

Monica Adams Skips Christmas by Krista Harper My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: FF Blurb: Nineteen-year-old engineering student Monica Adams is excited to be back home in the Windy City for Christmas, even if she’s planning to tell her parents she’s dropping out of college. But when her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly dumps her, her elderly grandfather moves in, and her parents are too busy working to notice she’s home, Monica decides she’s skipping the holidays this year. It isn’t until she begins spending time with her neighbor Paige that things take a […]

Posted February 24, 2023 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 3 Comments

Review: The Kitsune Giggle by Arizona Tape

Review: The Kitsune Giggle by Arizona Tape

The Kitsune Giggle (The Griffin Sanctuary #3) by Arizona Tape My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Contemporary Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: Blurb: When the lonely cries of the kitsune vixen fill the Griffin Sanctuary, it’s up to the newest apprentice vet, Charlotte, to find her a suitable mate. Not an easy task considering they’re almost entirely extinct. – The Kitsune Giggle is book three in the modern fantasy Griffin Sanctuary series. It is packed full of adventure, mythical creatures, and an f/f romantic sub-plot. My Review The Kitsune Giggle is the third book in the Griffin Sanctuary series. […]

Posted February 20, 2023 by Lola in Contemporary, Fantasy, Review / 2 Comments

Review: The Space Between Heartbeats by Melissa Pearl

Review: The Space Between Heartbeats by Melissa Pearl

The Space Between Heartbeats (The Space Between Heartbeats #1) by Melissa Pearl My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance with a hint of Paranormal Age Category: Young Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: She’s a reckless party girl. He’s her scar-faced victim. But when she needs a hero, can he overcome past hurts to save her life? Nicole Tepper has it all—beauty, popularity, and the perfect boyfriend. But after a party she can’t remember, she wakes up in a ghostly state, trapped between life and death. Nicole’s injured body is lying in a wooded area, but she has no idea […]

Posted January 23, 2023 by Lola in Contemporary, Mystery, Review, Romance / 0 Comments

Review: Shelf Life by Kelly Jensen

Review: Shelf Life by Kelly Jensen

Shelf Life (Hearts & Crafts #2) by Kelly Jensen My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MM Blurb: Good things come to those who bake. Grayson used to love baking, but the recipe for running his parents’ café changes every day. His dad, overwhelmed by grief, is no help. They can’t even talk about Gray’s mom, let alone the failing business. Of less help is the crush Gray has on Sporty—a trainer from the local gym. Gray barely has time for his friends, let alone scratching the itch Sporty inspires. Aaron suspects he’s not […]

Posted January 18, 2023 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: Reindeer Games by Finley Chuva

Review: Reindeer Games by Finley Chuva

Reindeer Games: A Holiday Novella (Denver Defiant #1.5) by Finley Chuva My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Contemproary Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: FF Blurb: One fake relationship. Two best friends. Three days. Charlotte Sutton is an honest person. Perhaps that’s why, when she does lie, it turns into a mess. She invented a girlfriend as a way to get out of one too many hangouts with her Denver Defiant teammates, but now it’s coming back to bite her. Danielle “Dani” Gilbert is not Charlotte’s girlfriend. But she’s also not one to turn down an all-expenses-paid ski resort getaway, […]

Posted January 5, 2023 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

Review: Selah Loves Dante by Jordan Ford

Review: Selah Loves Dante by Jordan Ford

Selah Loves Dante (Misfits Remix #2) by Jordan Ford My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Age Category: Young Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: Selah’s one of the richest students at Haven Academy. Dante’s a charity case. They shouldn’t mix, but a ballroom dancing contest is about to pull them together… Selah never asked to be rich and she never asked to be born into a family where tradition and appearance mean everything. Boarding at Haven Academy is a welcome relief, but it doesn’t get her out of having to compete at the annual ballroom dancing competition her parents […]

Posted December 6, 2022 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

Review: Sierra High by Chris Mor

Review: Sierra High by Chris Mor

Sierra High (Trail Magic #2) by Chris Mor My Rating: 2 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: Reverse Harem Blurb: One month into my journey, things are starting to look up. Nova has brought the sunshine back into my life. Helping me put my ex behind me and filling my days with the passion they were missing. But how secure is our new relationship? Bats has my back, in his quiet, unassuming way. But he’s been hiding something from me. A curiosity I didn’t expect from him. Are his questions as innocent as they seem? […]

Posted November 28, 2022 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 2 Comments