Tag Archive for: Romance

The Hating Game

The Hating GameTitle: The Hating Game
Author: Sally Thorne
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 384
Length: 12h 18m
Narrator: Katie Schorr
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

I actually really enjoyed THE HATING GAME. I thought it was a fun, heart-felt, spicy enemies-to-lovers romance. I loved Lucy and Josh, their chemistry, banter, and sexual tension. I thought the games they played in the office were fun and it reminded me of other enemies-to-lovers books I’ve loved in the past. I’m glad I read 99 PERCENT MINE first because I knew there was an epilogue to this story. I’m glad I read it. It was so sweet.

99 Percent Mine

99 Percent MineTitle: 99 Percent Mine
Author: Sally Thorne
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 368
Length: 11h 23m
Narrator: Jayme Mattler
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

I thought 99 PERCENT MINE was a fun spicy romance. I really liked both Darcy and Tom. I disliked Darcy’s twin and I wish her heart murmur would’ve taken the story down a different path. I also felt like the story was lacking in some way, but I still enjoyed reading this despite not quite getting what I wanted. 

One & Only

One & OnlyTitle: One & Only
Author: Maurene Goo
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 358
Length: 10h 32m
Narrator: Jeena Yi
Source: Owned
Reason: Book of the Month
Rating:

My Thoughts

I really enjoyed reading ONE & ONLY. It was a fun romance with a little bit of magic. I liked the Korean American culture and the characters. At first, I wasn’t too fond of Cassia’s choice, but he grew on me and I’m happy they ended up together. I liked the aspect of still having a choice even when “fate” is involved.

Funny Story

Funny StoryTitle: Funny Story
Author: Emily Henry
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 387
Length: 11h 23m
Narrator: Julia Whelan
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

I absolutely adored FUNNY STORY! Emily Henry is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. I loved both Daphne and Miles, their friendship, chemistry, and even their personal issues. They had so much heart. I really cared for both of them and especially about what they’d gone through in their lives. I’m so glad they both got out of the awful relationships they were in and found something so much better.

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Deep End

Deep EndTitle: Deep End
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 446
Length: 13h 45m
Narrator: Thérèse Plummer, Ben Holtzmuller
Source: Library
Reason: Just Because
Rating:

My Thoughts

There’s a lot to unpack with DEEP END and I don’t quite know how to do it in review form. I liked the story and the characters, but DEEP END is the spiciest book I’ve ever read and I reached my limit after the fourth or fifth very detailed sexual encounter. I love spice, but I want more than just graphic sex. I also want connection, romance, character development, and plot in my spicy books. I don’t feel like a story focused mainly on the sex gives me what I’m looking for in a story. It’s the main reason I don’t really read erotica.

It also might have been the BDSM aspect of the sex that had me past my limit. Despite the overabundant graphic content and that I have no inclination toward BDSM style relationships, I did appreciate the look into what a healthy and consensual BDSM relationship could look like. Although, I do feel like Scarlett and Lukas using the word “deviant” to each other because of their inclinations wasn’t necessary.