Quick Take: Eleven books to read this winter, including four new holiday romances I’ve hauled and some old favourites featuring a few grumpy Heroes.
(more…)11 Holiday Romances to Read this Winter
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45 Poignant Books Read in July
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A detailed look at July’s reading habits: My July Wrap includes 45 books read and four DNFs, with some poignant themes! My August Hopefuls list includes two hyped books: Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman.
(more…)It’s Finally Fall Book Tag: 2022
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Quick Take: My It’s Finally Fall Book Tag includes eight autumnal books I recommend reading in the fall season and six books I plan to read this fall, including a feminist retelling of The Ramayana.
(more…)36 Passionate Books Read in June
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A detailed look at June’s reading habits: My June Wrap includes 36 books read and no DNFs, that followed some passionate characters! My July Hopefuls list includes five books from my Up Next shelf and one re-read to fulfil my monthly reading challenges.
(more…)The Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag: 2022
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Quick Take: My Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag explores twelve books including my favourite 2022 read so far, a book that made me cry, and anticipated new releases. I also have a TBR list to read before 2023!
(more…)37 Dramatic Books Read in May
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A detailed look at May’s reading habits: My May Wrap includes 37 books read and four DNFs, that took me on quite a few emotional journeys that put the drama in first gear! My June Hopefuls list includes four books from my Up Next shelf to fulfil some reading challenges.
(more…)29 Cozy Books Read in April
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A detailed look at April’s reading habits: My April Wrap includes 29 books read and three DNFs, from a range of genres that fostered a cozy vibe no matter their star rating. My May Hopefuls list includes a reprioritization of my Up Next Shelf and monthly reading goals.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: June 6th to June 12th
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A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: My first weekly wrap in three months lists my TBR list for June’s Massive Readathon set in Erilea and Pride-a-thon. I also discuss two recent 5-star reads and three books at the top of my Want-to-Read list featuring strong women.
(more…)Review: Following Maggie by Melanie Moreland
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The Gist: A sweet romance that romanticizes the mundane and explores belonging through a found family trope, small-town life and an only-in-the-movies meet-cute.
Series: Insta-Spark Collection, #7*
Release Date: April 7, 2022
Synopsis
A snowstorm, an unexpected delay, and a caring stranger are all it takes for Sebastian Ruggers to change the course of his life. Instead of pushing paper and living a life he dreads, he follows his heart and the girl he meets to a new city. A different life.
Maggie Andrews is heading back to the only town that ever felt like home. When she meets Sebastian, somehow she knows, together, they’ll find a life together sweeter than the ones they are leaving behind. She can help him find his future. He can be the person she needs. They only have to say yes.
Sometimes you discover home isn’t only a location on a map—but the person you share it with.
Ending
HEA
Representation
No strong representations of the following:
• BIPOC characters
• LGBTQIA+ characters
• characters with a disability
And doesn’t address fatphobia
• BIPOC characters
• LGBTQIA+ characters
• characters with a disability
And doesn’t address fatphobia
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Death of Heroine’s parents and Hero’s mother
• Parental neglect
• Parental neglect
Safety Rating: Safe
• No cheating
• No OW/OM drama
• No pushing away
• No separation
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
• No OW/OM drama
• No pushing away
• No separation
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
Format: eARC
Rating: 4.25-stars
*Each book in the series is Standalone
(more…)Review: Breaking the Speed Limit by Melanie Moreland
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The Gist: A sweet opposites-attract single-parent romance that explores found family and starting over. However, the unrealistic meet-cute was off-putting.
Series: Reynolds Restoration, #2*
Release Date: March 31, 2022
Synopsis
Single, but unsettled, Stefano Borelli, spends his days creating masterpieces loved by his clients. Surrounded by family and friends, his loneliness still plagues him.
Until she bursts into his life. A stubborn woman with too much baggage, too much to say, and a child in tow.
Far too much trouble.
Except, he likes her spark. The way she refuses to listen. How beautiful she is with her son. How right she feels in his arms.
The way she makes him feel whole.
Can he convince her to give love a second chance?
Book set in Reynolds Restoration world
Ending
HEA
Representation
No strong representations of the following:
• BIPOC characters
• LGBTQIA+ characters
• characters with a disability
And doesn’t address fatphobia
• BIPOC characters
• LGBTQIA+ characters
• characters with a disability
And doesn’t address fatphobia
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Heroine’s on the run from an abusive relationship. Her ex-boyfriend also attempted to kill their child.
• Threat of gun violence (see above)
• Threat of gun violence (see above)
Safety Rating: Safe with Exception
• No cheating
• Does have OM drama
– Heroine’s abusive ex-boyfriend (and father of her child) stalks her and attempts to abduct the Heroine and her child
• Does have OW drama
– One of the Heroine’s colleagues hits on the Hero, making the Heroine quite jealous.
• Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away
• Does have a few days separation (both celibate)
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
• Does have OM drama
– Heroine’s abusive ex-boyfriend (and father of her child) stalks her and attempts to abduct the Heroine and her child
• Does have OW drama
– One of the Heroine’s colleagues hits on the Hero, making the Heroine quite jealous.
• Does have the Heroine pushing the Hero away
• Does have a few days separation (both celibate)
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
Format: eARC
Rating: 3.5-stars
*Each book in the series is Standalone
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