book-reviews
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ARC Review: They Know If You’ve Been Bad or Good by Alta Hensley
Publication Date: September 22, 2026 After reading the blurb for They Know If You’ve Been Bad or Good, I decided to dip my toe back into some darker romance. And I’m so glad I did! This book not only contained the love story between Hailey, Knox, and Liam, but also a ton of suspense and… Continue reading
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ARC Review: The Little Shop of Merry and Bright by Jenny Bayliss
Publication Date: September 22, 2026 The Little Shop of Merry and Bright is peak holiday magic! Casey and Ajay’s romantic arc combined with Casey’s own journey was such an enjoyable and heartwarming read. Jenny Bayliss is once again crushing the Christmas book game and does a beautiful job of creating the magic that comes to… Continue reading
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ARC Review: The Wedding Pact by Christy McKellen
Publication Date: September 13, 2026 Ida and Raffa have such a whirlwind holiday romance! Their time in the Maldives was passionate, romantic, and filled with all the best parts of a holiday getaway turned romance. From their online friendship to a real life relationship, Ida and Raffa come together in a very raw & real… Continue reading
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ARC Review: Gin & Bear It by Audrey Vaughn
Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Gin and Bear It, Audrey Vaughn’s latest book, was such an incredible continuation of the Stryker Family books! Jada and Ash’s marriage of convenience was full of heated moments, delicious attempts at faking their dynamic, and, of course, true love. Add in a couple of adorable and matching cats, and… Continue reading
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ARC Review: Hit or Miss by Elle Kelk
Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Hit or Miss was a total hit with me! Mia and Ethan’s love story is entertaining, heartfelt, and brought all of the feels back from being in college and finding oneself. Listening to this book added a fun extra layer with all the British accents, and the dual POV in… Continue reading
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ARC Review: Flirty Fall Fling by Lyra Parish
Publication Date: September 3, 2026 Flirty Fall Fling is Lyra Parish’s spooky, fall, witchy vibes at its very best! Blaire and Jameson (Jamie) have an instant connection & the chemistry is undeniable from the very first time Blaire reads Jamie’s palm. Even though they both initially agree to a fling only, it’s clear that this… Continue reading
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ARC Review: If Not You by Ellen O’Clover
Publication Date: September 15, 2026 Like so many others, I was so deeply touched after reading Ellen O’Clover’s book The Heartbreak Hotel, and when I saw that If Not You was available on NetGalley, I went FLYING to add it to my shelves. From the very start, I was hooked on Mattie and Campbell’s professional… Continue reading
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ARC Review: A Study in Sparkling by Jodi McAlister
Publication Date: September 15, 2026 A Study in Sparkling was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, so when it popped up in my inbox, it instantly jumped to the top of my reading list. Their romance is based on friendship, and support, and love that comes from a deeply rooted place. Fiona… Continue reading
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ARC Review: Fall into Place by Kristyn J. Miller
Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Fall into Place is the perfect read for the fall season & my love of colder weather! Lenore and Callan have such a tender dynamic founded on years of shared history and mutual pining. I loved their relationship arc and to see how they fell in love was so sweet. … Continue reading
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ARC Review: The Phone Swap by Lia Louis
Publication Date: August 25, 2026 What a fun story this was! The Phone Swap was such a unique premise that ended up being a beautiful story about second chances, rebuilding trust, and, of course, birds. Allie and Milo come from entirely different worlds but through the funny mishap of swapped phones, eventually discover how much… Continue reading