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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
Review: All By My Elf by Olivia Dade

Review: All By My Elf by Olivia Dade

All By My Elf by is the third story in the  collection which features five short stories from five romance authors sure to spice up your holiday reading. I love , so I was super excited to start this one. This story takes place entirely on an old school food truck/revamped Oscar Mayer Weinermobile which just […]

Posted December 19, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn

Review: How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn

This book was so much fun! How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by is a holiday romance about two frenemies who are competing for the town title of Christmas Kringle. Storee Taylor is staying with her great-aunt Cindy through the holidays after she fell and broke her hip. Cole Black is Cindy’s neighbor, the town’s Grinch, […]

Posted December 16, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey

Review: Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey

Merry Ever After by is the second book in the which feature five short stories from five romance authors guaranteed to spice up your holiday reading. This one was not for me. Evie Crowe is a single mother looking for a new start in a small town, and Luke Ward is a local farmer smitten […]

Posted December 13, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Audio Review: Queen’s Game by Katharine McGee

Audio Review: Queen’s Game by Katharine McGee

I had high expectations for this one. A Queen’s Game by is a YA historical romance written in the same style as the author’s American Royals series. Following three famous women in European history, the story unfolds as they all have the chance to be the next Queen of England. The author took several liberties […]

Posted November 15, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Review: A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

Review: A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

Beautiful historical fantasy! A Song to Drown Rivers by is inspired by the legend of Xishi, a beautiful girl who brings down an empire. Written as if told orally to us by the narrator, the story follows Xishi, a young Yue village girl known for her beauty who is bitter at the loss of her […]

Posted November 14, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments