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Up In Flames | Eden Finley & Saxon James

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 Heather

This book was one I am sure all readers knew we needed after Foolish Puckboy.  I for one am glad

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Gorgeous Monster by Charity Ferrell

June 26, 2023June 25, 2023 Becky

“Gorgeous Monster” is an enthralling romance novel that had me hooked right from the prologue.   It starts with a

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Dante by Sadie Kincaid

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Becky

Discover a Captivating Plot Filled with Hidden Secrets and Intense Interactions in Dante by Sadie Kincaid I found the plot

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Ep 154: Panelled Vans and Handcuffs

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 Becky

On this episode Becky and Rachel break down Forced Proximity Tropes along with the Over the top Possessive Heroes. Book

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The Sneak Peak | Victoria Wilder

May 13, 2023May 14, 2023 Heather

Friends to lovers is one of my absolute favorite tropes, and I think sometimes they are hard to pull off. 

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The Dragon’s Affirmation by Marie Johnston

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 Leah

“One, I slept like shit and didn’t hear anything until you were driving away. And two, you got one sentence

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Empire of Lies by JL Beck

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 Becky

Empire Lies by JL Beck features a captivating and intense male lead, who embodies both the traits of an obsessive

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Den of Sins by Alta Hensley and Renee Rose

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Becky

“Indulge in a spicy and dangerous mafia romance: A meet cute you won’t forget!” Book 1 in the Chicago debut

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Gotta Be Bayou by Erin Nicholas

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 Becky

GOTTA BE BAYOU is the initial offering in Erin Nicholas’ BADGES OF THE BAYOU series, a collection of contemporary, adult

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Coming Home for Us | Carrie Ann Ryan

April 10, 2023April 8, 2023 Heather

I feel like we have been waiting for Elijah and Maddie to find love.  If I am being honest I

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