Book Review: Battle Royal by Lucy Parker

Battle Royal Author: Lucy ParkerSeries: Palace Insiders, book 1Publisher: Avon (August 17, 2021)Paperback, 384 pagesRomance, Adult Contemporary RomanceGoodreads Summary Ready… Four years ago, Sylvie Fairchild charmed the world as a contestant on the hit baking show, Operation Cake. Her ingenious, colorful creations captivated viewers and intrigued all but one of the judges, Dominic De Vere, …

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Book Review: Out of Character by Annabeth Albert

Out of Character Author: Annabeth AlbertNarrators: Kirt Graves, Joel FroomkinSeries: True Colors, book 2Publisher: Publisher (date)Audiobook, Listening Length: 9 hours and 58 minutesRomance, New Adult Contemporary RomanceGoodreads Summary Jasper Quigley is tired of being everyone's favorite sidekick. He wants to become the hero of his own life, but that's not going to happen if he …

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Book Review: The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

The Soulmate Equation Author: Christina LaurenPublisher: Gallery Books (May 18, 2021)Hardcover, 368 pagesRomance, Contemporary RomanceGoodreads Summary Single mom Jess Davis is a data and statistics wizard, but no amount of number crunching can convince her to step back into the dating world. Raised by her grandparents--who now help raise her seven-year-old daughter, Juno--Jess has been …

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Book Review: The Wrong Marquess by Vivienne Lorret

The Wrong Marquess Author: Vivienne LorretSeries: The Mating Habits of Scoundrels, book 2Publisher: Avon (June 29, 2021)Mass Market Paperback, 384 pagesRomance, Historical Romance (Regency)Goodreads Summary The wrong place... Elodie Parrish can feel spinsterhood breathing down her neck. That’s the trouble with waiting for the marquess next door her entire life. But Ellie knows if she …

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Book Review: To Sir, With Love by Lauren Layne

To Sir, With Love Author: Lauren LaynePublisher: Gallery Books (June 29, 2021)Paperback, 288 pagesRomance, Adult Contemporary RomanceGoodreads Summary Love Is Blind meets You’ve Got Mail in this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy following two thirty-somethings who meet on a blind dating app—only to realize that their online chemistry is nothing compared to their offline rivalry.Perpetually cheerful and eager to please, …

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Book Review: Sandcastle Beach by Jenny Holiday

Sandcastle Beach Author: Jenny HolidaySeries: Matchmaker Bay, book 3Publisher: Forever (March 9, 2021)Mass Market Paperback, 409 pages (includes bonus story Once Upon A Bride)Romance, Adult Contemporary RomanceGoodreads Summary Maya Mehta will do anything to save her tiny, beloved community theater. Put on musicals she hates? Check. Hire an arrogant former-pop-star-turned-actor? Done. But what Maya really needs to …

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Book Review: The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

The Ex Talk Author: Rachel Lynn SolomonPublisher: Berkley (January 26, 2021)Paperback, 336 pagesRomance, Adult Contemporary RomanceGoodreads Summary Shay Goldstein has been a producer at her Seattle public radio station for nearly a decade, and she can't imagine working anywhere else. But lately it's been a constant clash between her and her newest colleague, Dominic Yun, …

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Book Review: Shipped by Angie Hockman

Shipped Author: Angie HockmanPublisher: Gallery Books (January 19, 2021)Paperback, 336 pagesRomance, Adult Contemporary RomanceGoodreads Summary Between taking night classes for her MBA and her demanding day job at a cruise line, marketing manager Henley Evans barely has time for herself, let alone family, friends, or dating. But when she’s shortlisted for the promotion of her …

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Book Review: Tools of Engagement by Tessa Bailey

Tools of Engagement Author: Tessa BaileySeries: Hot & Hammered, book 3Publisher: Avon (September 22, 2020)Paperback, 368 pagesRomance, Adult Romance, Contemporary RomanceGoodreads Summary Hair, makeup, clothing, decor... everything in Bethany Castle's world is organized, planned, and styled to perfection. Which is why the homes she designs for her family's real estate business are the most coveted …

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Book Review: The Wedding Date Disaster by Avery Flynn

  The Wedding Date Disaster Author: Avery FlynnPublisher: Entangled Amara (August 25, 2020)Paperback, 330 pagesRomance, Contemporary romance, Adult romanceGoodreads Summary Hadley Donavan can’t believe she has to go home to Nebraska for her sister’s wedding. She’s gonna need a wingman and a whole lot of vodka for this level of family interaction. At least her …

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