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Book Review: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

 In February of this year, Deep End was released, and was added to the monthly Tbr of book girlies everywhere. I was a little late to the party, and decided to read it in March with my Fable bookclub. Up until that point I had only heard good things about this book, and rave reviews about how the love interest Lukas was the blueprint for being the perfect book boyfriend. So of course I was more than intrigued to begin Scarlett and Lukas' story, especially being a fan of Ali Hazelwood's books in the past. Here are my thoughts on Deep End . Synopsis Scarlett Vandermeer is a Stanford diver recovering from the aftermath of of traumatic diving injury. While trying to overcome her own battles she finds herself entangled in a no-strings-attached relationship with her best friend's ex, Lukas Blomqvist, who also just happens to be a Olympic champion swimmer. As Scarlett tries to navigate her academic goals, athletic dreams, and her newfound feelings for Lukas, she realizes that her...
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Book Review: Wild Love by Elsie Silver

 It's no secret that Elsie Silver is the queen of cowboy romance books. Her Chestnut Springs series made it onto many romance readers favorites list over the last few years, so you can guess my excitement (along with everyone else's) when she announced her spin off Rose Hill series. This series not only begins with a book featuring Ford, who is Willa's brother from Chestnut Springs, but also is marketed as being a series where four single dads find love. That's right ladies. Four books all promised to be single-dad romances, taking place in a cozy little mountain side small town. Did I mention they all are on a bowling team for single dads? Here are my thoughts on the first book in her new series, Wild Love . Synopsis When Rosie Belmont finds herself suddenly back in her childhood town of Rose Hill, her brother's best friend Ford will do everything in his power from crossing a line with her. Things get more complicated when Rosie needs a job, and who better to off...

Hello March!

This year March crept up on me, and along with it came my March TBR. Now will I  actually  read all of these books, probably not, but a girl can hope. February was a bad reading month for me, so I'm hoping with the approach of spring I'll be able to fly through some books to make up for it. Most of these I'm super excited to dive into, especially some highly anticipated new releases such as  Deep End , and  Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave . Maybe with the sun shining outside I can make some progress through a good chunk of my monthly TBR, and find some new favorites (fingers crossed that I find a new five-star read). Give me a cozy spot outside to lay out with a picnic blanket, a good book, and an ice cold drink, and I'm sure to have a good time.  Currently Reading After a rough reading month, which resulted in the last book I read being a DNF (did-not-finish for my bookish newbies), I desperately needed something to get me out of a book slump. So, when in dou...

8 Small Town Romances That Will Make You Want To Move To the Middle of Nowhere

  There is nothing quite like the cozy vibes a small town romance book can bring. Almost like how you feel watching a Hallmark movie, or one of my personal favorites, Gilmore Girls. There's something about a tight knit community coming together and hosting events, town meetings, and of course meddling in blooming romances throughout the town, that tends to make for an amazing romance story. So get your hot cocoa (or coffee in an IV as our Gilmore Girls fans do), and get ready to snuggle up with a small town romance. When In Rome Sarah Adams takes us to the small town of Rome, Kentucky in this small town romance between a pop-star and a baker. When burned out popstar Amelia Rose's car breaks down in front of Noah Walkers house, he offers to let her stay in his guest room until her car is back up in running. But between running his Grandma's pie shop, keeping an eye on his siblings, and trying to not be the center of town-gossip, he's got his hands full. Despite this, he ...

Book Review: Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey

 Nothing screams February quite like a new Tessa Bailey release. This year we were graced with the third installment in her Big Shots series. Although this isn't my favorite series she's published, it's still one I tend to preorder months in advance, just so my doorway can be blessed on release day by the newest filthy installment. When I finished The Au Pair Affair last year, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Sig and Chloe's story. A forbidden romance between a professional hockey player and a harp prodigy, what could go wrong? Here are my thoughts. Synopsis This third installment in her Big Shots series follows Sig and Chloe. While on a trip to visit his estranged father, Sig runs into Chloe, a harpist prodigy who's yearning to gain some independence. Sparks fly, but the pair soon finds out that their parents are engaged, making them future step-siblings. Sig determined to help Chloe gain some independence, steals her away to Boston, where they try forget t...

Book Review: Hate Mail by Donna Marchetti

 Let me begin by saying this book has been sitting on my kindle for the last year. Drawn in by the cutesy cover, I had snatched up Hate Mail when it went on sale without a second thought. But like most book girlies, I have a never-ending tbr pile, so this one got put on the back burner for a while. When the valentines season started approaching, I knew right away I wanted to finally read it. The cutesy Tessa Bailey-esque cover just screams valentines day. So I did what we all long to do on a snowy day, and curled up with this book, as well as a warm cup of coffee, and read the damn thing. Here are my thoughts. Synopsis An enemies-to-lovers story following two life long pen pals. Well that is, until 2 years ago when the letters suddenly stopped. But now all that is about to change when Naomi gets a spontaneous letter at her job as a news anchor from Luca. There's one little hitch though, there's no return address. Now Naomi is determined to not let him get the last hateful word...

5 Books to Cozy Up With This Valentine's Day

 It's that time of year again, you know, the dreaded time where the stores are full to the brim with roses, chocolates, and last minute shoppers-galore. But whether you're in a relationship or not, we can all agree that it's the season of love. So what better way to celebrate than with a romance book! This Valentine's Day grab a book, find a cozy spot to curl up, and grab a festive snack (chocolate covered strawberries anyone?). As a year round romance reader myself, these are some of my own picks I plan on reading to get into the Valentine's spirit. Beg, Borrow, Or Steal The much anticipated final installment in the When in Rome series, following two feuding second-grade teachers, Emily and Jack. To make matters worse, Jack is back in town after calling off his engagement, and now he's going to be not only Emily's co-worker, but also her neighbor. Can you say enemies-to-lovers? When Emily sends her secret book manuscript to her boss, she enlists Jack to hel...