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This was a really cute spin on You've Got Mail. I wish there had been a bit more build up between Gracie and Sebastian in real life but overall, this was a quick and fun read.

It took me until about 15-20% to get into this. I almost thought about DNFing it. I never really felt like I connected with Shay and she honestly seemed kind of whiny. Then the middle part was great once they start doing their radio show and getting to know each other. The story kind of fizzled again at about 85% and the conflict felt too over the top dramatic to me.

This was so wonderfully lovely and charming and gave me all the warm fuzzies. Dev and Charlie are just perfect.

I was really liking this book until the most annoying twist ever happened at 45% and I really thought about DNFing it.

Ex-wife of the love interest shows up and she is 7 months pregnant. *eye roll*.

If it had not been for that little plot point, I really could have given this book 5 stars. It was a bit less rom-com and more emotional than RS Grey's usual books, which was refreshing but overall, I was disappointed. But if you don't hate the ex with a baby trope like I do, definitely give it a try.

Omg Jude. My heart. This ended up being a pretty emotional read. We first met Jude in Bittersweet, fresh out of rehab after serving a 3-year prison sentence for manslaughter. He was an intriguing character from the get go so I was anxious to dive into his story. In Steadfast, he returns to his hometown to try to build back what is left of his life.

His story was so raw as he is battling an opiate addiction and can barely make it through the day without his cravings and reminders of his old life creeping up on him. In spite of it all, he is determined to stay sober and that determination leads to some of the best parts of this book. I really enjoyed reading this.

This is a delicious slow burn, friends to lovers romance. Hannah and Fox are first introduced in It Happens One Summer. Hannah being the supportive younger sister of Piper and Fox being Brendan's friend and fellow fisherman. We see glimpses of Hannah and Fox's friendship building in IHOS so when the opportunity arose to read their story early, I jumped on it.

In Hook, Line, and Sinker, Hannah's work brings her back to the tiny fishing town of Westport. In need of a place to stay, Fox offers up his guest bedroom despite warnings from Piper and Brendan to not get involved. What ensues is the continual build of a friendship that quickly turns into something more for both Fox and Hannah, however both have reservations that keep them from acting on it. This was a really angsty, enjoyable read. I highly recommend to Tessa Bailey fans and anyone who has not read her books yet, the Bellinger Sisters series is a great place to start!

Thank you to NetGalley/Avon for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Loved this one from Christina Lauren! The concept of a dating app that can match you with your potential soulmate through DNA analysis made for some really great moments in this story. Aside from a bit of a slow start, I couldn't put it down once I got into it.

Jessica Davis, a single mom and statistician who is feeling down on her life, submits a DNA sample to an up and coming dating app at the urging of her best friend, Fizzy. Unsure if she is even looking for a serious relationship, Jess forgets all about the app until she is contacted by its creators and asked to come into their offices. What Jess least expects is to meet her genetic soulmate, the app's founder, Dr. River Pena, with whom she is 98% compatible, the highest compatibility score the app has seen so far. Dr. Pena just so happens to also be the broody, stuck up coffee shop guy she and Fizzy ogle every morning. What ensues after is a little bit of fake dating, a little bit of enemies-to-lovers, and a lot of fun shenanigans as Jess and River explore what it means to be actual soulmates.

This overall was a really enjoyable read. The chemistry between Jess and River is chef's kiss and there are plenty of laugh out loud moments.

This was rather disappointing. It started off very slowly and I didn't get the feel that the main characters were as in love with each other as they were supposed to be. I was more annoyed than entertained by this story.

I absolutely loved Boyfriend Material so this was one of my most anticipated summer reads. I was a bit disappointed. I had a difficult time getting into the story and I wasn't sure who the love interest was supposed to be until about 20% in. Even then, the main character, Rosaline, is with someone else for the majority of the book. I wish the author hadn't focused so much on that relationship. I did enjoy the baking show aspect of the story though and am looking forward to the next book in this series.

This was just boring and a little unbelievable. Not my favorite from Kristen Callihan.

I am sad to say that I really struggled with this book. I don't know if subconsciously my mind was expecting another THG or maybe if I had never read THG in the first place and read SFI first, maybe I would have liked it better. I just couldn't get into it but because I loved THG so much, I wanted to keep going. It finally picked up around the 80% mark but unfortunately by that point, it was too late to save the book for me. I'm beginning to think The Hating Game was a fluke but I really hope not. Also I really wish authors would stop making their characters dress like old ladies.

A perfect way to wrap up Calla and Jonah's story. I'm thrilled to see that there is more Alaska wild to come with a book for Marie!

Marriage of convenience/forced proximity?? Sign me up. I would have liked a bit more interaction between the main characters leading up to when they finally get together but otherwise this was an enjoyable and easy read.

I really loved this book. Everything from the slow burn to the side characters was perfection. I especially loved that even though this was a slow burn, it wasn't quite as slow as what we are used to with MZ. It also gives off a Wait For It vibe so if you enjoyed that MZ book, you'll definitely want to read this one!

4.5 stars. This was such a fun and overwhelmingly sweet read. The main characters are some of my favorites that I've come across in a long time. And I'm always here for a good forced proximity trope.

I docked a half star because at first, Maybell comes across as a doormat and very not-like-other-girls. I wasn't sure if that was going to work for her but the author did a great job of showcasing her flaws, making them relatable, and having her grow from them over the course of the story. Wesley, too. I had a really fun time with this story. Laughed out loud several times and couldn't stop grinning over certain things. This was the first book that really gripped me in a long time so I would definitely recommend it.

ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for honest review.

I've been trying to read this book for a long time but I kept picking it up and putting it down. There wasn't anything that really hooked me to the story and I didn't think it got particularly interesting until almost the end. I am looking forward to reading about the rest of the Shipley family.

I was looking forward to being back inside the mind of Cletus Winston with this book but he didn't quite feel like the same Cletus. It took me a while to get into this and I ended up skimming through a lot of it. Silly mysteries just aren't my thing.

My heart. This one hurt.

This book was intriguing in that it kept me hooked but I was so skeeved out by Leeds that I can't even say I enjoyed it.

Really enjoyed this one. Overall really likable characters and lots of fun banter.

Olive Dunn is tasked with planning her 10-year high school reunion and unexpectedly ends up co-chairing the event with her old lab partner turned baseball star Carter Ramsey. Olive and Carter, while not close in high school, fall into an easy friendship that seems like they've been close for years. As their relationship grows into something more, they're both torn over the fact that, logistically, their relationship couldn't work outside of their tiny home town.

I'd definitely recommend this, especially if you're a fan of high school reunion stories.

This was my first book by Tessa Bailey and I really enjoyed it. After just binge watching Schitt's Creek for the first time (and a second and a third time), I'm obsessed with anything/everything having to do with the Rose family so when I saw that this book was inspired by our girl Alexis, I had to read it.

After being arrested and costing her movie producer stepfather a major investor in his movie, party girl Piper Bellinger is sent off to the quaint little fishing town of Westport, WA, where she was born and has inherited a run down bar from her long deceased father. With her sister, Hannah, in tow, Piper decides the perfect way to get back into their stepfather's good graces is by renovating the bar to prove that she can be responsible and care about something other than partying and being in the spotlight. Along the way, Piper meets grumpy fishing boat captain Brendan and forms new connections with the residents of Westport, leaving her wondering if she really wanted to go back to her old life or if she could be happy living in a small town.

The chemistry between Brendan and Piper is off the charts in this book. It's filled with hilarious and flirty banter and there are plenty of steamy moments. Not only is the romance great but Piper's overall journey was really fun to read. I'd definitely recommend this book and can't wait to read Fox and Hannah's.

ARC provided by Netgally in exchange for honest review.

This was a wonderfully delightful read. It had the perfect amount of tension between the main characters, little drama, and great banter. The ending was a bit rushed but otherwise, I really enjoyed this.

This was a really fun read. I laughed out loud several times. Luc isn't the most likable character in the beginning but I definitely grew to love him by the end. The banter between Luc and Oliver is lovely as well!

I can't remember the last time I read an entire book in one sitting. I could not put this down and here it is, nearly 3 am, and I have happy tears running down my face because this book was THAT good. It definitely has the vibe of some of Colleen's pre-IEWU books, which are some of my all time favorites. Really loved this one!

I have been waiting for Tiffanie DeBartolo's next book for YEARS. When I saw Sorrow under “Read Now” on NetGalley, I screamed, downloaded it ASAP, and then left it sit for days because I was so afraid to start it for fear that it wouldn't live up to the masterpieces that are HTKARS and God-Shaped Hole. Spoiler alert: I didn't need to be worried.

Joe Harper is a perpetual floater through life. He doesn't take chances. When things get too tough, he runs. After isolating himself from his family and friends, he takes a job with eccentric artist October Danko. As an empath, October immediately senses that Joe is holding back. She is inexplicably drawn to him and for the first time in his life, Joe wants to be brave and sees the possibility of a full life with October. Enter plot twist, which leaves Joe with a tough choice to make.

Sorrow is not your typical love story wrapped in pretty paper with a bow on top. Love often hurts and Tiffanie doesn't shy away from that in this book. What I also enjoyed about this story and about Tiffanie DeBartolo in general is that her books focus on so much more than just romantic love. Sorrow touches on the love of self, love between friends, the love of music and art and nature.

I always come away from a Tiffanie DeBartolo book feeling restored, like I just had a great chat with a friend I haven't seen in a while. I waited so long for Sorrow and now that I've read it, I can't wait to read it again.

Thank you to NetGalley and Woodhall Press for providing an ARC in exchange for a review.