Tag: Contemporary

Audio Review: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

Audio Review: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

First-Time Caller by is a contemporary romance about a single mom looking for love and a talk-radio host burned out by love. The story opens with Lucie Stone’s daughter calling in to Heartstrings, a romance hotline, with the idea of setting her mom up on a date. Lucie overhears the call late in the evening, […]

Posted March 7, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Review: Beauty and the Mustache by Penny Reid

Review: Beauty and the Mustache by Penny Reid

I adored this book! Beauty and the Mustache by is the fourth book in Knitting in the Series and the book that starts the spin-off series Winston Brothers. I read the spin-off series first, it was my introduction to Reid, so I was really excited to start this one. Ashley Winston is living her best […]

Posted January 30, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
WoW #291 ~ Great Big Beautiful Life

WoW #291 ~ Great Big Beautiful Life

Happy Wednesday y’all! This week I’m eagerly waiting on Great Big Beautiful Life by . Henry has become an auto-buy author for me. I’ve loved all her books to date. I haven’t even read the blurb to this one as I’m writing this post, and I still cannot wait to read it

Posted January 29, 2025 by Lillian in Features / 4 Comments
Audio Review: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

Audio Review: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

On the Edge by is the first in a contemporary paranormal romance series called . This book introduces us to Rose, Declan, and the worlds of the Broken, the Weird and the Edge which lies between them. Rose is living her day-to-day life, trying to eek out an existence for herself and her younger brothers […]

Posted January 17, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 4 Comments
Review: Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel

Review: Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel

Playing Flirty by is a sweet contemporary romance about two frenemies who forge a bond over board games. Rose Marie Jones may not have her dream job and her relationship status is best described as lukewarm acquaintances, but she has big dreams if she’s only willing to take the risks. William Ashdern is Rose’s best […]

Posted January 13, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley

Review: A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley

I really enjoyed this one! A Legend in the Baking by is the second standalone romance in her series about a cupcake-baking football player and his best friend’s little sister. August Hodges is the silent partner/baker at Sugar Blitz Cupcakes until his impromptu rant about how women bakers are the backbone of the industry and […]

Posted January 3, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Review: Better Than Revenge by Kasie West

Review: Better Than Revenge by Kasie West

Better Than Revenge by is about a young teen out for revenge against her ex-boyfriend with the help of his rival. Finley has one dream: to become a famous podcaster. When she tries out for her school’s podcast team, her boyfriend Jensen, who has never shown interest before, decides to try out too using one […]

Posted December 27, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao

Review: Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao

Ex Marks the Spot by is a contemporary YA that follows two rivals on a treasure hunt that spans the globe. Gemma Sun has spent her life wishing for more family and to learn more about her Taiwanese culture. It is her and her mom against the world because as far as she knew her […]

Posted December 26, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria

Review: Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria

Only Santas in the Building by  is the final story in the  collection which features five short stories from five romance authors sure to spice up your holiday reading. This is my second favorite of the collection. Evie Cruz is working on a deadline to finish her illustrations for a new graphic novel. Being an independent […]

Posted December 23, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur

Review: Merriment and Mayhem by Alexandria Bellefleur

Merriment and Mayhem by  is the first in the  collection which features five short stories from five romance authors sure to spice up your holiday reading. This was a fun read! Everleigh Dangerfield is celebrating the holidays one final time at her grandmother’s home after she passed and is trying to keep all her traditions alive. […]

Posted December 20, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments