Tag Archive for: 4 Stars

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Good Girl Complex

Good Girl ComplexTitle: Good Girl Complex
Author: Elle Kennedy
Series: Avalon Bay #1
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 362
Length: 10h 20m
Narrator: Ava Erickson, Joe Arden
Reason Read: Just Because
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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).

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
Reason Read: Just Because
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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
Reason Read: 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
Reason Read: Recommended
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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
Reason Read: Book of the Month
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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.