Tag: Contemporary

Review: Overdue by Stephanie Perkins

Review: Overdue by Stephanie Perkins

This was a fun, albeit emotional, read! Overdue by is an adult debut contemporary romance/women’s fiction about a girl turning thirty and her life falling apart. Ingrid Dahl thought she had her life all planned out–perfect boyfriend, good job, responsibly saving–until her little sister announced her engagement at Christmas. Now, Ingrid and her long-time boyfriend […]

Posted October 6, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca

Review: Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca

This was a fun, quirky read. Haunted Ever After by is the first book in a new series set in , a small coastal Florida town with ghostly residents. Cassie Rutherford is looking for a fresh start after her friend group has all moved on to getting married and having babies, so she buys a […]

Posted October 3, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
WoW #313 ~ Red City

WoW #313 ~ Red City

Happy Wednesday y’all! This week I’m eagerly waiting on ‘s Red City, a contemporary fantasy that’s being compared to The Godfather and The Magicians. I love Lu’s books, so I’m excited for her adult debut. This one honestly sounds right up my alley. I love the idea of a crime syndicate in a magical world.

Posted September 3, 2025 by Lillian in Features / 2 Comments
Review: Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe

Review: Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe

Love at First Sighting by is a quirky, mystery romance featuring an influencer and man in black. El Martin has a pseudo-perfect persona online, promoting brands that fit into her online presence. After a late night photo shoot for some new yoga pants, El encounters something unbelievable. In desperation, she goes live on Instagram. Life […]

Posted August 25, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: Happily Ever Ninja by Penny Reid

Review: Happily Ever Ninja by Penny Reid

I adored this book! Happily Ever Ninja by is the fifth book in her series and is completely different from the ones we’ve read so far. Here we get Fiona and Greg’s story, the only couple that has been married the entire series. Greg works overseas, only home for a few weeks at a time […]

Posted June 23, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 4 Comments
Review: Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Review: Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Worth Fighting For by is the fifth book in Disney’s which features our favorite princesses in modern-day, contemporary romances. Hua Mulan is a no-nonsense hedge fund manager at her father’s firm, fighting every day for recognition and a place in a male dominated career. When her father suffers a heart attack before a critical acquisition, […]

Posted June 9, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
TTT #265 ~ Beach Reads

TTT #265 ~ Beach Reads

Happy Tuesday y’all! This week topic is “Summer Freebie.” I love these freebie topics and seeing what everyone comes up with. When I think of Summer, I think of vacations and the beach. Below are ten beach/vacation reads (some new and some old) for your summer reading in no particular order. As always, covers/titles link […]

Posted June 3, 2025 by Lillian in Features / 5 Comments
Review: The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison

Review: The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison

The Other Side of Now by is a contemporary women’s fiction about finding one’s self in the midst of grief. Meg Bryan appears to have everything she’s ever wanted in life: her dream job, fame, and beauty. But it’s all fake. Her life doesn’t bring her any joy. After wrapping her show up for the […]

Posted June 2, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
WoW #306 ~ Love at First Sighting

WoW #306 ~ Love at First Sighting

Happy Wednesday y’all! This week I’m eagerly waiting on Love at First Sighting by . I enjoyed the author’s first book, Love and Other Conspiracies, so I’m excited to dive into this one. Marrying paranormal with contemporary romance makes for a fun and, oftentimes, quite funny read.

Posted May 28, 2025 by Lillian in Features / 3 Comments