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The Blonde Who Came In From the Cold

The Blonde Who Came In From the ColdTitle: The Blonde Who Came in from the Cold
Author(s): Ally Carter
Series: Blonde Identity #2
Genre: Romance
Spice Level: 1.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 318
Length: 10h 14m
Narrator(s): Andrew Eiden, Emily Ellet
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

Also in This Series: The Blonde Identity
My Thoughts

THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD was a fun addition to the Blonde Identity duology. I didn’t think Alex’s story could’ve topped Zoe’s, but it did. I thought the dual timeline was a great way to show Alex’s life before the events in THE BLONDE IDENTITY, what lead up to those events, and the consequences because of them. I loved Zoe and Sawyer’s cameos, and I loved getting to watch Alex be the badass spy she is. I loved her missions with King. They had so much chemistry and sexual tension, and their banter was so much fun.

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Good Girl Complex

Good Girl ComplexTitle: Good Girl Complex
Author(s): Elle Kennedy
Series: Avalon Bay #1
Genre: Romance
Spice Level: 2 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 362
Length: 10h 20m
Narrator(s): Ava Erickson, Joe Arden
Source: Owned
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

I’ve wanted to read something written by Elle Kennedy for a while. I’m glad I did. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I thought both were well thought out and fun. Even though I can see where Heidi was coming from, I still didn’t like how she handled things between Cooper and Mackenzie. I’m glad Mackenzie was able to break away from her parents’ control. I’m also glad Cooper and Evan were able to banish their ghosts (figuratively and literally, iykyk).

Chase Me If You Can

Chase Me If You CanTitle: Chase Me If You Can
Author(s): Heather Frances
Genre: Romance
Spice Level: 2.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 400
Length: 9h 55m
Narrator(s): Brooke Bloomingdale
Source: Owned
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

I loved CHASE ME IF YOU CAN so much! It reminded me of Twisters, especially since the MMC was inspired by Glen Powell’s character in the movie. I loved the romance, the adventure, and the suspense. The bantering and chemistry between Wes and Sloane was amazing. I loved their dynamic. The sexual tension was so delicious. I also loved that the CHASE ME IF YOU CAN felt realistic unlike Twister / Twisters.

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In Stormy Weather

In Stormy WeatherTitle: In Stormy Weather
Author(s): Chelsea Curto
Series: Oak Valley #1
Genre: Romance
Spice Level: 2.5 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 400
Length: 12h 1m
Narrator(s): Stella Hunter, Alex Kydd
Source: Owned
Reason: Book of the Month
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My Thoughts

I loved IN STORMY WEATHER so much. The premise was so much fun. It reminded me of Twister / Twisters but more believable and with hurricanes instead of tornadoes. I loved Quincy and Sebastian so much! They had so much chemistry and their bantering was everything. I was grinning / chuckling every time they were on the page together.

The Royals Next Door

The Royals Next DoorTitle: The Royals Next Door
Author(s): Karina Halle
Series: Royals #1
Genre: Romance
Spice Level: 2 / 5
Format: Audio
Pages: 351
Length: 9h 35m
Narrator(s): Cassandra York
Source: Owned
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

THE ROYALS NEXT DOOR was a really fun, sweet romance. I liked the nod to Prince Harry and Megan Markle. I thought the vilification of the paparazzi and media was really well done and made for an excellent plot device. I loved the characters, especially Piper, Harrison, and Piper’s mom. I loved how well Halle portrayed mental illness (especially Borderline Personality Disorder), the stigma surrounding both mental illness and BPD, and how much therapy can help.