Tag Archive for: 4 Stars

The Royals Next Door

The Royals Next DoorTitle: The Royals Next Door
Author: Karina Halle
Series: Royals #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 351
Length: 9h 35m
Narrator: 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.

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An Academic Affair

An Academic AffairTitle: An Academic Affair
Author: Jodi McAlister
Series: Love Notes #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 363
Length: 10h 6m
Narrator: David Berry, Marny Kennedy
Source: Library
Reason: Recommended
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My Thoughts

I thought AN ACADEMIC AFFAIR was a fun enemies-to-lovers and marriage of convenience romance. I liked both Sadie and Jonah. I thought it was a good look at how trauma and love can blind us to reality. I’m glad that was all sorted out in the end, though. I also liked another look at academia from a romantic POV. It’s cool that these types of stories are becoming more available.

Summer in the City

Summer in the CityTitle: Summer in the City
Author: Alex Aster
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 294
Length: 10h 48m
Narrator: Diane Guerrero
Source: Library
Reason: Recommended
Rating:

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed reading SUMMER IN THE CITY. I loved both Elle and Parker and their lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers dynamic. I loved their banter and sexual tension. Watching them fall in love and figure out their shit was delightful. I also really loved experiencing New York City through their eyes and her screenplay writing.

How Freaking Romantic

How Freaking RomanticTitle: How Freaking Romantic
Author: Emily Harding
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 344
Length: 9h 17m
Narrator: Allyson Ryan
Source: Owned
Reason: BotM Backlist
Rating:

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed HOW FREAKING ROMANTIC. I thought it was fun emotional story. I really liked Bea and Nate. They had great chemistry. I’m glad Bea found a more healthy place to direct her anger. I’m also glad Josh got the help he needed and that he and Jill could have a better parting.

Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1

Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1Title: Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1
Author: Beth Brower
Series: Emma M. Lion #1
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 107
Length: 3h 15m
Narrator: Genevieve Gaunt
Source: Library
Reason: Recommended
Rating:

My Thoughts

I’m glad I decided to follow my book club’s recommendation and start the Emma M. Lion series. I really enjoyed the format as it made for an interesting read. I also love the Victorian era England setting. The characters are so much. I especially love Emma’s feistiness and penchant to do what she wants in a time when it was frowned upon. I’m excited to see what happens in volume 2.