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Fun Holiday Romance!

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-21-25

I really love LM’s Holiday Romance Collection! These sweet, funny, contemporary romances are all set in NYC. Booked for the Holidays centers around Dov, the grandson of a popular cozy mystery author who’s latest book is late to the publisher, and Abi, the publisher’s employee sent to encourage the author to finish her latest book. Dov and Abi end up working together throughout Hanukkah to make sure the book is completed, and as they do love blooms. Truly fun and with great narration!

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Loved Merit!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-20-25

Great enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, sports trope! A lot of feels in Merit, but DP writes the hard topics in such a way that’s sensitive to readers…but tears were shed. DP is the queen of epilogues, and that’s something I really enjoy. Narration was strong! Highly recommend!

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❤️❤️❤️

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-19-25

This is my first read by Amber Kelly, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Well-developed characters, especially the h, and an enemies-to-lovers trope that isn’t overly angsty. I recommend, and I’m looking forward to the next in the series!

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Great Enemies to Lovers!

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-06-25

I’ve come to really love Elsie Silvers’ books. Wild Side, the third in the Rose Hill series, is fabulous! Such a unique take on enemies-to-lovers, with an unexpected career that added interest and depth to the H. Silvers characters are well-developed, and she crafted the story to keep me engaged from the very beginning.

Narrators were excellent. I was able to be totally lost in the story!

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Great short story!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-02-25

It’s tough for a short story to have depth…but, if anyone can it’s AJ! This was such a fun read…encouraging, sensitive to the issues included, and still light-hearted with the feels I love in a good romance! Such an amazing meet cute…it truly set the stage for the rest of the story!

AJ’s books always include real life issues that can be tough, and even though a couple have been about issues that have affected my life, I’ve never found them triggering. Her writing is always so well-constructed and beautiful. The Fall Risk is no exception!

Vocal performances were truly stellar…you can’t beat the Julia Whelan and Connor Crais! I highly recommend The Fall Risk!

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Fabulous Series!

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Reviewed: 02-20-25

This is the second series I’ve read by DGS, and she’s quickly become one of my favorite authors. Typically, I read cozy mysteries and romance. Curtain Call is more intense than my regular reads, but not to the point I couldn’t handle it. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat, especially toward the end of the book. Characters were well-developed and experienced. I believe one could read Curtain Call as a stand-alone, but aspects within each book of the series are resolved in subsequent titles and greatly increased my overall satisfaction!

In both DGS series I’ve read, the romance and spice gave the novels a sense of verisimilitude that can be lacking in many cozy mysteries. It was refreshing to read adults behaving as adults.

Narration was excellent! I highly recommend Curtain Call and the entire Magnolia Steele series!

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Strong, Engaging Mystery!

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-03-24

This is the second title in the series and I’m really enjoying the series so far! Surprises and interesting primary and secondary characters make for a good mystery.

I really enjoyed having the protagonist in first person pov, but still having an omniscient 3rd person for certain chapters that detailed the storyline outside of the protagonist’s knowledge. Really enjoyed the canine search and rescue aspect, as well. Great narration!

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Engaging Mystery!

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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-03-24

Strong mystery…I enjoyed having the protagonist in first person pov, but still having an omniscient 3rd person for certain chapters that detailed the storyline outside of the protagonist’s knowledge. Really enjoyed the canine search and rescue aspect, as well. Great narration!

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Love Emmett and Adeline!

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Reviewed: 10-01-24

I’ve read and reread Sorensen’s Washington Wolves set of series from The Bombshell Effect to The Wilder Family. If you’ve not read all, I believe you’ll love The Crush even more if you at least read The Marriage Effect beforehand.

I loved Emmett and Adeline’s story! They played the long game, and the pay off was fantastic! Emmett is the BEST book boyfriend…so focused on what he wants in all the ways that mean the most. I adored how Emmett wasn’t hung up on material things, and his gifts to Adeline showed he knew her and loved her as she was. The chemistry between the couple was hot, and the sweet moments provided a beautiful balance.

Vocal performances were outstanding! I highly recommend The Crush (and all of Sorensen’s work)!

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Best in the Series!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-13-24

DP is one of my go-to authors! I’ve truly enjoyed the series, but Rally is my fav! As the queen of epilogues, DP has written the most heartwarming one for Rally…I feel so satisfied! Excellent narration for an outstanding romance!

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