We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds
An excellent YA novel with all the feels As a huge YA fan, this was one of my most anticipated books of the year. I had a feeling this book would be a tough read, but I had no idea I would be ugly crying for half of the book. If you are going to […]
Only This Summer by Radclyffe
A sweet and entertaining romance in typical Radclyffe style A big city doctor meets a ranger at a summer camp near Lake George – a perfect setting for a summer love affair. But as it’s usually the case, things turn out differently than expected. As an ER doctor, Lily is burned out and disillusioned after […]
Oh My Stars by S-Jay Hart
A promising debut novel This is a very good debut book by British author S-Jay Hart, a product of the Covid lockdown. The pandemic killed writing inspiration for many authors but opened up the chance for others to shine. This is the case with Oh my Stars. Honey Rosenberg has spent her entire life in […]
The Lost Lady of Black Oak Manor by Naomi Piper
The architect and the hot ghost When architect River James moves into Black Oak Manor to oversee the renovation, she expects trouble with the construction crew. What she doesn’t expect is a very sexy ghost and a lot of hot (and cold because you know, ghost) sex. Naomi Piper’s books aren’t huge on plot but […]
Full Circle by Susan X. Meagher
Life gets in the way of love sometimes Dex and Tracy parted ways long ago leaving Tracy to raise their daughter with the help of Dex’s family. Dex has remained in Kendall’s life but has had no contact with Tracy since their breakup. When Kendall invites her moms to her college graduation ceremony, she hopes […]
Calling the Shots by Kelly Farmer
Excellent chemistry and character growth aplenty Calling the Shots is the third book in Kelly Farmer’s Out on the Ice series. Some twenty years ago, Regan and Tierney had a week or so of great sex and possibilities but Regan flaked out and Tierney moved on. When they meet again as coaches to rival teams […]
Honeymoon for One by Rachel Bowdler
A sweet if a little melancholy rom-com Damn, this was sweet… And a little sad. And relatable. When Robin’s fiancée cheated on her, the wedding was cancelled and Robin forgot about the honeymoon in a Canadian ski resort. Not the most obvious choice when you live in the north of England but Robin didn’t have […]
Securing Ava by Anne Shade
Slow-burn romance and suspense Securing Ava is my first book by this author, it is an entertaining mix of suspense and romance. I was pleasantly surprised to find out Anne Shade is a BIPOC author and reading about non-white characters was an added bonus. Ava Prescott, the daughter of the founder of Diamond Unlimited Wealth […]
Thornfruit (The Gardener’s Hand #1) by Felicia Davin
An intriguing start to a promising fantasy trilogy Thornfruit is the first book in a trilogy, so be prepared not to get all the answers by the time you turn the last page. Be prepared to want to keep reading, too. Ev and Alizhan first meet as kids, at the market where Ev is helping […]