Books
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I read Loverboy on a plane to Melbourne to see my family, and when I say gut-wrenching, I mean gut-wrenching. I’m pretty sure I had tears and snot everywhere. This book doesn’t just tug at your emotions—it grabs them with both hands and squeezes until you can’t breathe. It’s hard. It’s rough. And the trigger
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Sports romance has a way of delivering intense emotions, high-stakes passion, and characters who challenge each other in all the best ways. After Sacked and Jockblocked, I dove into Downed, the third book in Jen Frederick’s Gridiron series, and it brought something entirely new to the table. With a unique dynamic and a leading couple
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There’s something about sports romance that keeps me coming back for more—the drive, the passion, and the high stakes both on and off the field. After Sacked introduced me to the genre, I naturally had to continue with Jen Frederick’s Jockblocked, and it did not disappoint. While Sacked had Knox’s unwavering devotion at its core,
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If Paper Princess was a headfirst dive into chaos, Broken Prince is the brutal crash landing. Erin Watt cranks up the drama, doubling down on heartbreak, betrayals, and enough jaw-dropping moments to leave you gasping for air. It’s messy, it’s teenage angsty, and it’s exactly the kind of wild ride I signed up for. That
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Ava’s little brother finally got a book. And honestly? I know the Lauren Gilley fandom had been calling for it, but I’m glad she took her time. That boy needed to grow the fuck up. And even by the end, I could still see that he needed more time. You know those people you look
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I have a different kind of appreciation for Common Goal. It’s not the kind of book that knocks you off your feet, but it sneaks up on you in a way that feels warm and satisfying. It’s softer, quieter, and leans into the slow burn more than some of Rachel Reid’s other books, which makes
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To continue the stand alone theme, I decided to review another stand-alone. and let me tell you, there are books that gut you, and then there are books that take your heart, squeeze it in a vice, and leave you staring at the last page, utterly wrecked. The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros falls squarely
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I have a habit of blogging about series. It’s not intentional, but at this point, I have to ask myself—do I ever really read stand-alones? It’s a fair question, and one I should probably explore further, but today’s post isn’t about that existential crisis. It’s about From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata, which, yes,
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Lauren Gilley’s The Skeleton Key is another standout in the Dartmoor series, and it delivers exactly what I love in a book: layered characters, a well-crafted villain, and a sense of authenticity that pulls you in. Emmie and Walsh’s story is steeped in tension, history, and that push-and-pull dynamic that keeps you turning the pages.
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Let’s talk about Paper Princess, a book that came out years ago but still lives rent-free in my head. If you love drama, rich-boy angst, and a heroine who refuses to back down, this series is a must-read. I read Paper Princess back when it was first released, and honestly? It was one of those
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