Good Girls Read Smut

Now, let me begin by saying that as book lovers, obviously our favorite hobby is going to be reading. But as you may have noticed, I've been personally taking a bit of an unintended reading hiatus over the last month. Between a hectic schedule and a few short trips, life has been moving quick! During this busy season, I've found my brain isn't always on board to just sit around and read all day. I know, I know... I'm a book blogger! But even the most dedicated bookworms need a little bit of a break sometimes. Instead of forcing myself to read, I decided to use some of this time to reconnect with some hobbies I used to love, as well as pick up a few new ones I've been seeing everywhere lately. I'm still trying to focus on my reading goal for the year to scroll less and read more, which is something I am very much struggling with at the moment. It's just way too easy to accidentally swap a book for a mindless phone scroll when your brain is tired. To combat th...

If your "To Be Read" pile is growing faster than your budget can keep up with, then you are definitely in the right place. Kindle Unlimited has easily become one of my absolute favorite ways to save both money and my very limited shelf space. For one flat monthly fee, you get to borrow as many books as your heart desires, with some even offering the audiobook version for free! This is my ultimate hack to read more and buy less. But let's be real for a second. When most people hear "Kindle Unlimited" they may think it's strictly limited to contemporary romances, thrillers, or maybe even some lower budget indie reads. While those are still part of it, that's not entirely the full picture. In reality, Kindle Unlimited is packed with incredibly popular, high quality titles that would cost quite a bit if you bought them all individually at the bookstore. Especially when it comes to the world of fantasy romance where we have lengthy series. If you are ready to...

Do you ever look at your phone and realize that forty-five minutes of perfectly good reading time has vanished into the void of mindless scrolling? You aren't alone. Believe me, I've been there more times than I care to admit.  There was a time when I could easily breeze through over 100 books a year, but lately I've found myself landing at about half that. In today's world it is so incredibly easy to get distracted by the constant noise of notifications and the general chaos of daily life. We are all navigating the same digital noise, but I've found that finding your way back to your favorite stories doesn't have to require a total life makeover. Instead, it just takes a little bit of gentle focus and a cozy place to crack open your book. I've put together a list of some simple swaps that have helped me carve out more time for doing more of what I love, reading. These small shifts in your daily routine are sure to help tackle that TBR pile and turn your rea...

One thing that you can always count on as a reader is that there will always be more book releases to look forward to. Rain or shine they continue to come, and honestly my list of must-reads for the rest of the year is already growing faster than me or my TBR can keep up with. Let me begin by saying that I am so beyond excited for the titles on this list, as these are the ones I'm personally counting down the days for as we slowly make our way into the second half of 2026. From sports romances to moody, atmospheric reads for the fall season, these are the stories I can't wait to get my hands on. Hart's Landing by Melanie Harlow Ten years ago, Mila Ferguson left Hart's Landing under a cloud of secrets and a devastating fire. Now, a crisis has brought her back to the one place she never wanted to see again, and right into the path of her former crush Everett McKean. Everette is now the town's charming mayor, and he's not about to let Mila slip away a second time. ...

I am so excited to finally be able to share my thoughts on this one! I was incredibly lucky to receive an ARC from NetGalley and Berkley Publishing, so after enjoying Better Than the Movies  last summer, I couldn't wait to see what Lynn Painter had in store next. This story is a sports romance (which you should know by now is one of my favorite romance tropes), and follows the electric, as well as slightly chaotic connection between a football player and a dedicated super fan. But does this whirlwind romance actually get a touch down, or was it a total fumble? Let's get into it. Preorder First and Forever Here Synopsis After a disastrous (and very public) run-in with the team mascot, die-hard football fan Duffy Distefano accidentally becomes the internet's favorite bad guy. To save her reputation and the team's image, she does a live TV interview that quickly turns into a viral sparring match when the Coyotes star tight end, Connor Cunningham joins in. The public instan...

If there is one trope that I will never, ever get tired of, it's hands-down the Marriage of Convenience trope. There's just something about two people standing at an altar for literally every reason except love that makes for an amazing romance story. Whether it's for a business deal, a family inheritance, a green card, or a quick fix for a messy situation, you can guarantee I'll fly through those pages. Honestly? I don't think we see this trope nearly enough! We get plenty of 'Fake Dating' or 'Enemies to Lovers' romances every other day it feels like, yet there's a major shortage of books that begin with our characters saying "I do" before they've even kissed. This trope makes for such a different level of stakes and tension, easily making it one of my favorites. Since I'm always looking for that next marriage of convenience that turns into something real, I've put together a list of my top 10 marriage of convenience recs t...

It's always exciting to dive into a book by a new-to-me author, especially when they come as highly recommended as Monica Murphy. I've seen amazing things about her Lancaster Prep series, and so I decided to finally take the plunge with her newest release. If you know anything about my reading taste, then you know small-town romances are one of my favorites to read about. Throw in the single dad trope and a firefighter hero? I was sold on the plot before I even finished reading the synopsis.  Before we dive into the spicy (and sweet) details, I want to give a huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review. Let's just say, the sparks were definitely flying.  Pre Order When Sparks Fly Here Synopsis After a humiliating, and very public breakup, heiress Rachel Henderson retreats to her family's lake house for the summer. But her quiet escape literally goes up in flames when a candle mishap sets th...