Archives: Reviews

I have been begging for this story ever since we got a glimpse of Raj and Nayna in the previous book (which you don’t need to read before this.) I loved that Raj was exactly what Nayna was looking for and he knew that he wanted Nayna. He had a fight on his hands but made a plan to win her over and actually listened to what she wanted for her future. He didn’t try to make her change her plans, he was supportive the whole time they dated. He will make you swoon so hard. When Nayna began to realize what Raj was doing by working his way into her life, it was both hilarious and heartwarming watching her fight the attraction. Once she gave in, I loved what a united front they were against their meddling families. I loved how low drama the story was, Nayna and Raj both knew when the villain of the story was trying to ruin the HEA and they fought for each other. Also, I loved how Nalini wove in the Indian culture to this story, and if you’ve ever seen a Bollywood film or scene, you’ll be laughing at some of the scenes in this story.

Faith and Jude gave me all the feels with their romance. Normally I’m not a big fan of the heroine as a reporter because they can be written as too zealous for the story, but RC wrote Faith perfectly. She was loved by everyone and didn’t break the rules to get her stories. Her and Jude fit well together. Even though Jude had demons he was fighting, he was portrayed as a good man who helped others and loved deeply. This book makes you think about your life and how your interactions with friends, family, and strangers can affect anyone. It will make you smile and sigh at Faith and Jude’s romance, even with a big hurdle between them. I hope we get a story about a certain Texas cousin in the future because he brought a lightness to the story at the perfect time.

Worth Every Risk is a wonderful second chance romance story that I completely enjoyed! There is a part of the plot with scenes that are difficult to read, but they are heartwarming as much as they are tear jerking. And watching Chase and Andi fall in love again after working through their misunderstandings was a terrific ride. I loved Chase’s concern as much as his dirty talking, sexy side, and Andi’s desire to be completely independent tugged heartstrings as well, even if it also made me want to strangle her occasionally. The supporting characters made up the fun, family atmosphere that was the icing on the cake. This one needs to be on your to-be-read list right now!!!

Carian Cole knows how to write a tortured hero, and Evan was a heartbreakingly perfect character who has to fight his inner demons before he can finally commit to the love of his life. Piper has her heart stomped on and she knows that she will always love Evan, and never wavers in her love. She cannot imagine her life without Evan, even as he fights his depression and drug use, but she also tries to take care of him in any way she can. It’s sad and angsty watching them through the years trying to reach their HEA, but I loved every word. My heart was ripped out right along Piper’s, but it was repaired by the end. This is one of Carian’s longest books, a whopping 65 chapters to break you, uplift you, make you cry, but also sympathize with both characters as they navigate the years together and apart.

I love Renee Harless’s style of writing. She gets her readers to the good stuff with just the right amount of torture, stopping short of dragging things out. Elle and Jackson’s story has a wonderful mix of chemistry, tension, and conflict. Her supporting characters are a lot of fun, and the situations the characters find themselves in are easy to relate to. This book is a perfect mood lifting story that will make you believe in love happening when it is least expected.

Let me tell you, the title is very apt. This book messed me up, had me wiping my eyes several times, and it was fairly low on the relationship angst. It was everything else that Rome and Izzy went through that hit my heart. I still have a hangover from it, and it’s probably one of Lani Lynn Vale’s best books I’ve read so far. She introduces more great characters that I’m excited to read about in future books, but Rome and Izzy are the perfect couple to start this new series. I loved their letters they wrote to each other, both seeking connections and finding them amongst words first, then in person when they meet because of Rome’s son. There was some suspense thrown in and family drama, but Lani loves to give her readers some great men that back their friends and women when the going gets tough.

Eve really turns the whole “scorned lover” trope on its head with this book and I loved it! Action, suspense, twists, witty dialogue, a second chance at love for a spy and their love/hate interactions were hilarious. It was funny seeing the guy getting his panties all twisted when the woman he loved turns out to be a spy and not the soft-spoken model he fell in love with, and then watching him fall in love with the real Francesca, realizing he likes the real version so much better. But of course, he can’t give in to her again! And Francesca must not fall for Darren’s pretty face because her mission to protect him is more important than stroking his male ego . . . and other male things. I think this is my favorite of the series so far, except I said that after every one of the books. Eve’s characters are so unique and surprising, you never expect their reactions or some of the things they say.

This is a super cute rock star romance following two contestants on a TV show who could not be more different. Aria is a singer and Jay is a musician and though they start as friends competing against one another, things turn romantic when they realize there is a lot more connecting them then just their love of music. The book definitely reads like you are watching a reality TV show which was enjoyable and the banter between the characters was funny and at times filled with sexual tension. Starmaker gives you all kinds of emotions, steamy foreplay and sex, and two characters you will be rooting for til the end!

All the angsty feels, enemy to lovers, second chance brilliance! I wasn’t expecting this book to be so honestly emotional. They all stole my heart…the kids, the hero, the heroine…they were all so preciously broken. This duo wrote this beautiful story so seamlessly, I hope they honor us with more words together in the near future. A definite tear-jerker!