Book Review
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People We Avoid by Lani Lynn Vale (4.5 Star Book Review) Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity
Title: People We Avoid Series: Don’t Date Him #2 Author: Lani Lynn Vale Genre: Romantic Suspense Tropes: Forced Proximity, Secret Identity Grumpy/Sunshine Release Date: February 10, 2026 *** My 4.5 Star Book Review: Whoa! Another fantastic Lani Lynn Vale book! Lani likes to keep me on the edge of my seat and craving more. More… Continue reading
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House of BS & Lies by Lani Lynn Vale (5 Star Book Review) Small Town, Bad Boy Ex Con
Title: House of BS & Lies Series: Don’t Date Him #1 Author: Lani Lynn Vale Genre: Romantic Suspense Tropes: Bad Boy Ex Con/Small Town Alpha Male Release Date: January 13, 2026 _____ My 5 Star Book Review: 5 stars for Romeo (Meo) and Mable’s story! (Romeo is Dru’s brother from the last series.) Lani Lynn… Continue reading
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He’s A Mean One by Lani Lynn Vale (4.5 Stars) Holiday, Slow Burn, Motorcycle Club Romance
Title: He’s A Mean One Series: Content Advisory #8 Author: Lani Lynn Vale Genre: Romantic Suspense Tropes: Holiday Romance, One Bed, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Grumpy (Her)/Sunshine (Him), Snowed In Release Date: December 9, 2025 My 4.5 Star Book Review: When a slow burn romance has me on the edge of my… Continue reading
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Puck This by Izzy Elliott (Release Day) Holiday Shifter Romance
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Puck This by Izzy Elliott is now live! This is a quick and steamy holiday shifter romance! I DEVOURED it! Kodiak Northerly thought football was his ticket to freedom—the only way to outrun the life he was destined for. Drafted into the big leagues, he finally gets everything… Continue reading
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Wicked Magik by Vera Foxx (4 Star Book Review) MMF Monster Romance
Yes. This was dark and delicious. I loved it! Frankenstein reimagining!? Monster romance!? MMF!? Quirky, “innocent” yet sassy female main character!? Tension and spiiiiiice!? A resistant, grumpy monster creator!? MAGIK!? Obsessed and possessive monster!? Do I need to keep going!? There are so many things that made this story interesting, intriguing and OH SO thrilling!… Continue reading
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Rejected by Jaymin Eve (4.25 Star Book Review) Shadow Beast, Wolf Shifters, Magic World
4.25 Stars! Wolf shifters, rejected mates, a shadow beast, magical library, a sassy and snarky FMC, otherworlds, magical beasts/creatures, grumpy sunshine vibes, age gap, enemies to lovers…ALL THE THINGS! This is a unique take on a werewolf romance! It’s complex yet easy to follow and understand. It’s so intriguing, interesting, thrilling and, OMG, the tension.… Continue reading
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Sunshine’s Grump by Merri Bright (4 Star Book Review) Grumpy Sunshine, Age Gap Omegaverse
A little spicy ray of omegaverse sunshine! (Omegaverse, grumpy sunshine, age gap, sassy FMC, hilarious FMC, CEO/billionaire MMC, forbidden romance, FMC hiding who she is.) I listened to the audiobook and it was so good! This was a delicious and delightful omegaverse that had me laughing out loud, grinning like a fool and fanning myself… Continue reading
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Forced Proximity by Lani Lynn Vale (4.5 Star Book Review) Forced Proximity, Motorcycle Club Romance
Title: Forced Proximity Series: Content Advisory #7 Author: Lani Lynn Vale Genre: Mafia Romance Tropes: Forced Proximity, Other Woman Drama Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine Release Date: November 4, 2025 My 4.5 Star Book Review: I LOVE a hacker who is OBSESSED with her! I seriously can’t get enough. He’s a hacker and she’s a nurse. After one… Continue reading
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Bite by C.J. Primer (5 Star Book Review) Dark, Modern Day Vampire Romance
Bite is a tantalizing modern day vampire romance that once you sink your teeth into, you’ll be craving more! One bite of Bite will not be enough. This dark and delicious story took me on a ride! I instantly connected with Taylor, the female main character, who is struggling to get by and make ends… Continue reading
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Ugly Duckling by Lani Lynn Vale (4 Star Book Review) Second Chance, Single Dad
Title: Ugly Duckling Series: Content Advisory #6 Author: Lani Lynn Vale Genre: Mafia Romance Tropes: Forced Proximity, Cinnamon Roll Hero Single Dad/Nanny Release Date: October 7, 2025! My 4 Star Book Review: Oh my heart! What an emotional, captivating, interesting and oh-so relatable story! Lani Lynn Vale does is again and again and again. She… Continue reading
About Me
I’m Kelly! Welcome to my book blog!
I enjoy stories that take me for a ride – make my heart race and ache – and force me to slow down to savor every word (yes! I am a speed reader!).
Recent Posts
- People We Avoid by Lani Lynn Vale (4.5 Star Book Review) Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity
- Vengeful by Penelope Black (4.5 Star Book Review) Dark, Why Choose, Heists, Slow Burn and Beach Setting
- Without a Witness by Jaeger Rose (Cover, Blurb & Trope Reveal) Wolf Shifter, Mafia Romance
- Rook & Rebel by Kate Crew (4 Star Book Review) Dark, Revenge, Motorcycles
- House of BS & Lies by Lani Lynn Vale (5 Star Book Review) Small Town, Bad Boy Ex Con
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