Read Me by Lauren Connolly

Read Me by Lauren Connolly is another BookTok rec that I picked up. It absolutely is not what I typically pick up for romances but it was super cute and I really enjoyed it! The relationship made sense, the MMC literally so good and the FMC, though way over the top, was still fun.

December 2023 Wrap-Up

December was a pretty fruitful month when it came to reviews! Let’s dive in and take a look at the highs, the lows, and the numbers in between!

Holiday Book Battle – 2023

December’s Book Bracket was missing a few books, namely all of the holiday romances I read this past December! Let’s take a look and see how the six winter titles stack up against one another and which one wins Best Holiday Romance 2023!

Middlegame by Seanan McGuire

Middlegame by Seanan McGuire is an amazing fantasy/magic realism novel with strong prose and exquisite characters. An absolute must read, just remember to have a box of tissues nearby!

December 2023 Book Bracket – Semis and Finals

Semifinals Middlegame by Seanan McGuire – vs – The Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard So wow, this feels so unfair because these were my two favorite books reviewed this month! BOTH made me emotional. BOTH made me want to immediately re-read them. Middlegame made me cry and almost cry multiple times while at work. The […]

December 2023 Book Bracket – Quarterfinals

Time for my December books to brawl for coveted position of best read of the month! Since there were nine books reviewed this month, I did not include The Woman in Me by Britney Spears, partly because it wouldn’t make for an even bracket but mostly because I didn’t think it was right to have […]

Hateful Heroes by Michelle Hercules

Honestly, I was disappointment with ‘Hateful Heroes’ by Michelle Hercules, the third book in the Gifted Academy series. While I enjoyed the first half of the book and its unraveling plot, the reverse harem began to feel unnecessary and devoid of relational depth compared to the leading duo, Bryce and Daisy.

The Sweetest Obsession by Nicole Snow / Book Blitz

The Sweetest ObsessionNicole SnowPublication date: December 19th 2023Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Falling for the best thing that never happened brings sweet mayhem in this steamy, gripping, and heartfelt small-town grumpy-sunshine standalone romance by Wall Street Journal bestseller Nicole Snow. My brother’s best friend owned my heart until the day he drenched it in kerosene and […]

Geordie by Pax Sinclair / Book Blitz

MacTavish Distilleries, my family’s centuries-old company famous for its premium whiskey, sent me to California to craft wine to extend our legacy into America.⁣
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Geordie by @paxsinclair is an all-new contemporary romance novel.

Shadow’s Raven by CA Worley / Book Blitz

After months of torture for steadfastly refusing Queen Sersha’s wicked demands, Raven realizes the price of her defiance is about to become more than she can afford…⁣

The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori

I had mixed feelings about Danielle Lori’s “The Sweetest Oblivion.” There were some good elements, like the main characters’ unresolved attraction and Nico’s brutal action, but the mafia aspects and hasty love connection just didn’t do it for me.

A Holiday Lift by Corinne Michaels

A Holiday Lift by Corinne Michaels is a cute and quick Christmas romance. At only about 100 pages, I think this is definitely a good pick-up for anyone looking to start off the holiday season with a bang.

Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey

Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey delivers a delightful dose of fun and sweetness. Classic holiday romance tropes blend seamlessly in Laurel and Max’s story of forced proximity, fake marriage, and genuine connection. The slow-burning, genuine romance, devoid of spice, makes it a perfect, cozy holiday read. Highly recommended for a heartwarming experience!

The Maw of Mayhem by AK Nevermore / Book Blitz

Grimdarke James has got problems. As Vice Prez of the Maw of Mayhem MC, he needs to keep his shit together, but between the constant threat of his inner cat going feral, and Nikki, one of the motorcycle club’s mollys, blackmailing him, it’s a fine line some days.⁣
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Then when an arms deal goes bad, everything goes to hell with it. All fingers point to an old club enemy, a man Grim has reason to both fear and loathe, but the facts don’t add up, and everyone is a suspect… including Grim. Faced with the constant threat of Nikki revealing his past and his need to prove himself to the MC, the fragile peace he’s made with his cat is threatened.⁣
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Out of options and running out of time, Grim sets a bold plan into motion, and the consequences are far more dire than he could have imagined…⁣