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February 1, 2019

Romance Book Recommendations for February


The Way to Game the Walk of Shame by Jenn P. Nguyen
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Synopsis: Taylor Simmons is screwed. Things were hard enough when her single-minded dedication to her studies earned her the reputation of being an Ice Queen, but after getting drunk at a party and waking up next to bad boy surfer Evan McKinley, the entire school seems intent on tearing Taylor down with mockery and gossip.

Desperate to salvage her reputation, Taylor persuades Evan to pretend they’re in a serious romantic relationship. After all, it’s better to be the girl who tames the wild surfer than just another notch on his surfboard.
 

Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett 
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Synopsis: Ever since last year’s homecoming dance, best friends-turned-best enemies Zorie and Lennon have made an art of avoiding each other. It doesn’t hurt that their families are the modern-day Californian version of the Montagues and Capulets. But when a group camping trip goes south, Zorie and Lennon find themselves stranded in the wilderness. Alone. Together.

What could go wrong? With no one but each other for company, Zorie and Lennon have no choice but to hash out their issues via witty jabs and insults as they try to make their way to safety. But fighting each other while also fighting off the forces of nature makes getting out of the woods in one piece less and less likely.

What if It's Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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Synopsis: Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it.

Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn’t be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend’s things.

But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them?


An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
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Synopsis: Isobel is a prodigy portrait artist with a dangerous set of clients: the sinister fair folk, immortal creatures who cannot bake bread, weave cloth, or put a pen to paper without crumbling to dust. They crave human Craft with a terrible thirst, and Isobel’s paintings are highly prized. But when she receives her first royal patron—Rook, the autumn prince—she makes a terrible mistake. She paints mortal sorrow in his eyes—a weakness that could cost him his life.

Furious and devastated, Rook spirits her away to the autumnlands to stand trial for her crime. Waylaid by the Wild Hunt’s ghostly hounds, the tainted influence of the Alder King, and hideous monsters risen from barrow mounds, Isobel and Rook depend on one another for survival. Their alliance blossoms into trust, then love—and that love violates the fair folks’ ruthless laws. 

P.S. I Like You by Kasie West
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Synopsis: While spacing out in chemistry class, Lily scribbles some of her favorite song lyrics onto her desk. The next day, she finds that someone has continued the lyrics on the desk and added a message to her. Intrigue!

Soon, Lily and her anonymous pen pal are exchanging full-on letters—sharing secrets, recommending bands, and opening up to each other. Lily realizes she’s kind of falling for this letter writer. Only, who is he? As Lily attempts to unravel the mystery and juggle school, friends, crushes, and her crazy family, she discovers that matters of the heart can’t always be spelled out…

Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde
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Synopsis: Three friends, two love stories, one convention: this fun, feminist love letter to geek culture is all about fandom, friendship, and finding the courage to be yourself.

Charlie likes to stand out. She’s a vlogger and actress promoting her first movie at SupaCon, and this is her chance to show fans she’s over her public breakup with co-star Reese Ryan. When internet-famous cool-girl actress Alyssa Huntington arrives as a surprise guest, it seems Charlie’s long-time crush on her isn’t as one-sided as she thought.

Taylor likes to blend in. Her brain is wired differently, making her fear change. And there’s one thing in her life she knows will never change: her friendship with her best guy friend Jamie—no matter how much she may secretly want it to. But when she hears about a fan contest for her favorite fandom, she starts to rethink her rules on playing it safe.


The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
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Synopsis: When someone asks you to spend your life with him, it shouldn't come as a surprise--or happen in front of 45,000 people.

When freelance writer Nikole Paterson goes to a Dodgers game with her actor boyfriend, his man bun, and his bros, the last thing she expects is a scoreboard proposal. Saying no isn't the hard part--they've only been dating for five months, and he can't even spell her name correctly. The hard part is having to face a stadium full of disappointed fans...

At the game with his sister, Carlos Ibarra comes to Nik's rescue and rushes her away from a camera crew. He's even there for her when the video goes viral and Nik's social media blows up--in a bad way. Nik knows that in the wilds of LA, a handsome doctor like Carlos can't be looking for anything serious, so she embarks on an epic rebound with him, filled with food, fun, and fantastic sex. But when their glorified hookups start breaking the rules, one of them has to be smart enough to put on the brakes...
 

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
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Synopsis: Stella Lane thinks math is the only thing that unites the universe. She comes up with algorithms to predict customer purchases — a job that has given her more money than she knows what to do with, and way less experience in the dating department than the average thirty-year-old.

It doesn't help that Stella has Asperger's and French kissing reminds her of a shark getting its teeth cleaned by pilot fish. Her conclusion: she needs lots of practice — with a professional. Which is why she hires escort Michael Phan. The Vietnamese and Swedish stunner can't afford to turn down Stella's offer, and agrees to help her check off all the boxes on her lesson plan — from foreplay to more-than-missionary position...

Shacking Up by Helena Hunting
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Synopsis: Ruby Scott is months behind on rent and can’t seem to land a steady job. She has one chance to turn things around with a big audition. But instead of getting her big break, she gets sick as a dog and completely bombs it in the most humiliating fashion. All thanks to a mysterious, gorgeous guy who kissed—and then coughed on—her at a party the night before.

Luckily, her best friend might have found the perfect opportunity; a job staying at the lavish penthouse apartment of hotel magnate Bancroft Mills while he’s out of town, taking care of his exotic pets. But when the newly-evicted Ruby arrives to meet her new employer, it turns out Bane is the same guy who got her sick. Seeing his role in Ruby’s dilemma, Bane offers her a permanent job as his live-in pet sitter until she can get back on her feet. 

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
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Synopsis: Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. Hate. And they have no problem displaying their feelings through a series of ritualistic passive aggressive maneuvers as they sit across from each other, executive assistants to co-CEOs of a publishing company. Lucy can’t understand Joshua’s joyless, uptight, meticulous approach to his job. Joshua is clearly baffled by Lucy’s overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and Pollyanna attitude.

Now up for the same promotion, their battle of wills has come to a head and Lucy refuses to back down when their latest game could cost her her dream job…But the tension between Lucy and Joshua has also reached its boiling point, and Lucy is discovering that maybe she doesn’t hate Joshua. And maybe, he doesn’t hate her either. Or maybe this is just another game.

I Wanna Text You Up by Teagan Hunter
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Synopsis: When I put up a ROOMMATE WANTED poster, he was the last person on earth I thought would respond.

He was also the last person on earth I’d agree to let live with me…on purpose.

But, here we are—roommates. I’m certain we can coexist without it being awkward, and I’m determined to make it work. There will be no sexual tension building with each accidental touch, no flutters when he wears that stupid backward baseball cap, and definitely no flirting when we text back and forth.

Caleb Mills can’t be the guy for me. He’s my best friend’s ex-boyfriend.  And that would be wrong…right?
 

Consumed by J.R. Ward
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Synopsis: Anne Ashburn is a woman consumed... By her bitter family legacy, by her scorched career as a firefighter, by her obsession with department bad-boy Danny McGuire, and by a new case that pits her against a fiery killer. Strong-willed Anne was fearless and loved the thrill of fighting fires, pushing herself to be the best. But when one risky decision at a warehouse fire changes her life forever, Anne must reinvent not only her job, but her whole self. Shattered and demoralized, Anne finds her new career as an arson investigator a pale substitute for the adrenaline-fueled life she left behind. She doesn't believe she will ever feel that same all-consuming passion for her job again--until she encounters a string of suspicious fires setting her beloved city ablaze.
Danny McGuire is a premiere fireman, best in the county, but in the midst of a personal meltdown. Danny is taking risks like never before and seems to have a death wish until he teams up with Anne to find the fire starter. But Danny may be more than a distraction, and as Anne narrows in on her target, the arsonist begins to target her.

Have you read any of these books? Do you have any romance recommendations for me? Give me your recs in the comments below!


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January 26, 2018

Mini Audiobook Reviews



When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
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I adored this book. Listening to it was the best choice I could have made. The two voices of Dimple and Rishi were wonderful. Rishi really made this book entertaining, cute, and very fun! If you read this book I sincerely hope you give the audiobook a try. It was an ideal summer read. 




The Distance Between Us by Kasie West
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This is my first Kasie West novel via audio and it was a really good experience. The narrator did a great job, and we all know the narrator can make or break the story. I loved doing my reread of this book in this way. The characters really came to life. 





House Rules (#7) by Chloe Neill
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I don't read a lot of vampire books anymore, but I am really enjoying the Chicagoland Vampire series. I really like the romance, politics, and action scenes. I have read the last two books in this series by audio, and I am really liking the narrator. 




Furthermore
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This was my favorite audiobook of 2017 It was a delight to listen to. I don't read a lot of middle grade books, but my coworkers convinced me to give this one a try. I was not disappointed! The narrator is great, the story is cute, and the characters are interesting.


What audiobook should I try next?


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October 24, 2016

Review: My Lady Jane

My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, & Jodi Meadows (June 2016)
491 pages
Genre: Young Adult Historical Fiction
Publisher: HarperTeen
Source: The library.
Purchase: Barnes & Noble | Amazon | The Book Depository
My Review:
Goodreads Summary: Edward (long live the king) is the King of England. He’s also dying, which is inconvenient, as he’s only sixteen and he’d much rather be planning for his first kiss than considering who will inherit his crown…

Jane (reads too many books) is Edward’s cousin, and far more interested in books than romance. Unfortunately for Jane, Edward has arranged to marry her off to secure the line of succession. And there’s something a little odd about her intended…

Gifford (call him G) is a horse. That is, he’s an Eðian (eth-y-un, for the uninitiated). Every day at dawn he becomes a noble chestnut steed—but then he wakes at dusk with a mouthful of hay. It’s all very undignified.

The plot thickens as Edward, Jane, and G are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy. With the fate of the kingdom at stake, our heroes will have to engage in some conspiring of their own. But can they pull off their plan before it’s off with their heads?

My Review

Describe My Lady Jane in Three Words: Hilarious. Fun. Unique.

I think teens and adults alike with be delighted by what My Lady Jane has to offer. The characters are complex. There is a great romance. The story is full of adventure and crazy backstabbing court antics. What's not to like?

Although I love the setting and the magic, the characters really make this book. The pages are filled with interesting characters. We have King Edward who is dying. Lady Jane, who is forced into a marriage and not too happy about it. Last but not least, we have Gifford, who prefers to be called G and spends his days as a horse who just so happens to also be Jane's new husband. There is also a full cast of other minor colorful characters that you will get to meet, but since I am anti-spoilers I won't go into detail about them. I will tell you that the relationship between G and Jane is the best! It was a blast watching their relationship grow throughout the novel.

The only con of this book was that it took me a few tries to get into it, but I'm not sure why. I think part of it was that the length of the book made me a little cautious. It wasn't a problem though. It may be longer, but it was completely entertaining pretty much the entire time.

What did I really take away from this book? I want to be able to transform into an animal. ;) I think I would like to turn into a wolf or maybe an owl. Any animal would be nice though. I'm not picky.

The Verdict: I don't read a lot of historical fiction, but I would if more of them were like this one! My Lady Jane will be a sure hit with many. It's one book you shouldn't pass up. You will probably regret it if you do.

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September 26, 2016

Mini Book Reviews: Cruel Beauty, Don't Tempt Me, Empire of Storms

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge (2014)
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Cruel Beauty is a fairy tale retelling of Beauty and the Beast. I am a sucker for fair tale retellings, and this one was pretty good, but not great. Nyx's father made a deal with the powerful and immortal Ignifex, the ruler of their kingdom. She has to marry him. Nyx spent her life training to kill Ignifex when the time came so she would be able to break the curse over her city, but nothing goes as she plans. Nyx was an okay character, but her resentment towards her family got a little old and prompted some eye rolling from me. I liked Ignifex the best, but the real reason this book got three stars from me is because of the crazy cool enchanted castle. Secret rooms are my favorite. Cruel Beauty was a little too predictable and reminded me a little too much of other paranormal fantasy type books, but I can't exactly explain why.

Don't Tempt Me by Lori Foster (July 2016)
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Don't Tempt Me is a solid adult contemporary romance. There are two romances going on in this novel but only one is the main deal, and that one was my favorite. I love neighbor romances, and that is exactly what this is. Honor buys her very first fixer up home and her neighbor is the smoking hot and sweet Jason. They don't get along that well at first, but that changes in the best of ways. I liked their chemistry. Honor was a little frustrating at times, but really all the men in this book stole the show. They made me swoon. The other romance centers around Honor's best friend, and it was so in the background that I am thinking it would have been better as its own book. Don't Tempt Me is a very cute read. This is the first book in a duology. The next book focuses on Jason's brother and another hot neighbor. I can't wait to read it!


Empire of Storms (#5) by Sarah J. Maas (Sept. 6, 2016)
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I will always love this series. Empire of Storms is book number five and it still blew me away while the ending crushed me, but there are three reasons I didn't give this book five stars. They are semi-spoilers. Highlight to read. *One, there is no Chaol in this book. WTF!? Two, Maas had paired up every single character into a couple. I didn't hate this, but I a not sure it was necessary. Three, Aelin still keeps secrets from everyone...* Really I did love this book, and I have a feeling the last one is going to be epic. My only advice is to skim over those steamy scenes, they were a little awkward to read. Otherwise, if you are a fan of the Throne of Glass series you will probably be a fan of this book. Aelin, Lysandra, and Manon are as badass as ever. That is really all that matters. I also loved Dorian more than ever before. Just saying.


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