The Fixer Upper is billed as a romantic comedy, but I disagree. There’s only the slightest bit of romance, and while lighthearted, it isn’t particularly funny. It is, however, an entertaining work of women’s fiction featuring winsome characters and an original premise. I enjoyed it.
This is the first book by Farrah Rochon that I’ve read, and while The Dating Playbook didn’t wow me, I appreciated the humor and the message of female empowerment. It’s particularly refreshing that the story features smart, independent black women.
As a voracious reader who enjoys romance novels, reading a love story about an editor and a publicist was a no-brainer. Book Lovers is a little slice of bookworm heaven.
Starry-Eyed Love is the second book in the Spark House series, and it’s my favorite so far. It is heartwarming with the perfect touch of whimsy.
Abby Jimenez has rapidly become an auto-buy author for me. It’s hard to believe she wrote her debut novel just three years ago. I’ve enjoyed every single one of her books, but Part of Your World is one of my favorites.
Ten Trends to Seduce Your Bestfriend knocked my socks off with its unique and highly entertaining take on fake dating and enemies turned lovers scenarios.
I had no idea what to expect from What Lovers Do, but I’m a ride or die Jewel E. Ann fan so there was never a doubt that I’d dive right in. What I found was a singularly unique romantic comedy featuring two characters that charmed my pants off.
Could this book be more delightful? And funny! Things We Never Got Over left me with nothing but good vibes and a massive smile.
Call Me Maybe is the perfect pick-me-up, and it’s presented in the most creative way. This Audible Original audiobook is more like an aural theatrical production than a traditional audiobook—brought to life with fantastic vocal performances by Luci Christian and Neil Hellegers, and with sound effects as well. When Vera is driving, you hear cars whizzing past. A text being composed is followed by the familiar “whoosh” of the text being sent. They’re eating dinner, and you can hear the sound of utensils clinking against dishes. You get the picture.
Oh Alaska, how I’ve missed you! It’s been awhile since I read The Simple Wild and the two books that followed, but I discovered that my love for the remote Alaska setting and its fictional residents hasn’t diminished one bit. The previous books (all 5-star reads for me) feature the romance between Calla and Jonah. Running Wild is all about Marie, the veterinarian who secretly loved Jonah. It’s a heartwarming story that doesn’t disappoint.
I think Taylor Jenkins Reid is a queen, and I’ve never rated her books less than 4 stars, but I was honestly bored listening to this novella. Although the concept is clever, the content and direction of the letters is pretty predictable. The audiobook alone is especially disappointing due to narrator George Newbern’s delivery. He depicts a man whose wife is cheating on him and whose life is turned upside down, yet his tone is incredibly blasé. It’s a jarring contrast to Julia Wheelan’s superb narration. I did like the ending of Evidence of the Affair, though, and I still believe the author is gifted.
In writing The Worst Guy, I truly think Kate Canterbary said, “I’m going to give you two of the most complicated, messiest characters I can imagine and make you fall in love with them.” If so, mission accomplished. I could not get enough of Sara and Sebastian.