4 ⭐️ This was a powerful story about learning to accept and speaking up for yourself.
WHAT TO EXPECT: ✨ contemporary romance ✨ she's a violinist who's bo4 ⭐️ This was a powerful story about learning to accept and speaking up for yourself.
WHAT TO EXPECT: ✨ contemporary romance ✨ she's a violinist who's boyfriend tells her he wants an open relationship ✨ he's a clothing brand owner who had cancer and is trying to get back out there ✨ Chinese American and Vietnamese American MCs ✨ FMC has a late autism diagnosis ✨ MMC is tatted and rides a motorcycle ✨ meeting on a dating app ✨ instant attraction ✨ one night stand that doesn't go according to plan ✨ yearning ✨ 3/5 ...more
Two years after a night of passion, Cory finds herself face to face with the man she can't seem to⭐️ ADD THIS TO YOUR TBR IMMEDIATELY! ⭐️
Synopsis:
Two years after a night of passion, Cory finds herself face to face with the man she can't seem to forget. He might have let her go before, but as a cop, Garrett knows how to pursue what he wants—and this time around, he’s not letting her slip away.
Get ready for a hilarious chase as one man tries to prove that love is worth the risk!
WHAT TO EXPECT: ✨ contemporary rom-com ✨ Boston setting ✨ she's a tattoo artist opening a new shop ✨ he's a police officer ✨ black cat x golden retriever ✨ one night stand ✨ second chance ✨ she's anti-relationship ✨ he falls first and hard ✨ 3/5 spice (open door, explicit) ✨ found family ✨ little bit of mystery ✨ HEA
My Thoughts:
The Ink Vendetta is a dazzling debut novel that will keep you hooked with its blend of comedy, romance, and unexpected twists, leaving you eager to turn every page.
I've actually never read a rom-com with a cop MMC, but this was such a delight! Garrett is a total cinnamon roll with a heart of gold. I adore him and how he treats his friends, family, and Cory. But ladies, get ready for this gentleman in the streets to also be a freak in the sheets.
Cory was such a badass. I'm obsessed with black cat energy FMCs, and I love how she's also a tattoo artist and business woman opening up her own shop. It’s always nice seeing a strong female lead follow her dreams against all the odds!
The banter between Garrett and Cory is so fun, and suggestive at times. No matter how much Cory tries to push him away or pretends she doesn't want him, Garrett's always able to flip the script on Cory to make her blush. I love these two.
WHAT TO EXPECT: ✨ book 5 (standalone) ✨ monster romance ✨ shades x hunters ✨ both MCs are adorable, lonely introver3.5 ⭐️ The romance is so freaking cute!
WHAT TO EXPECT: ✨ book 5 (standalone) ✨ monster romance ✨ shades x hunters ✨ both MCs are adorable, lonely introverts ✨ MMC is ostracized bc of his appearance ✨ one night stand to friends to benefits ✨ miscommunication ✨ 3/5 spice ✨ mates ✨ size difference ✨ (view spoiler)[accidental pregnancy (hide spoiler)] ✨ political intrigue ✨ high(er) stakes ✨ HEA
My Thoughts:
Tallulah and Evrin are the most adorable pair in all the realm! They give off such golden retriever vibes but both are lonely and just want to be loved for who they are. ...more
3.5 ⭐️ This was a sweet story about two lonely people opening their hearts to each other
She looks like she can eat me alive. I fucking love it.
WHAT T3.5 ⭐️ This was a sweet story about two lonely people opening their hearts to each other
She looks like she can eat me alive. I fucking love it.
WHAT TO EXPECT: ✨ small town romance ✨ she's a tattoo artist opening a shop ✨ he's in finance and a massive flirt ✨ friends to lovers ✨ best friends youngest sister ✨ one night stand / let's get it out of our system ✨ opposites attract ✨ black cat x golden retriever ✨ reverse grumpy x sunshine ✨ flirty banter ✨ he takes care of her ✨ 2.5/5 ...more
4.75 ⭐️ One of the cutest, most heartwarming stories I've ever read!
"I love you so much it makes me feel like I've hated everything else in my life 4.75 ⭐️ One of the cutest, most heartwarming stories I've ever read!
"I love you so much it makes me feel like I've hated everything else in my life up until now."
WHAT TO EXPECT: ✨ halloween party meet cute ✨ one night stand to roommates to friends to lovers ✨ instant attraction ✨ accidental pregnancy ✨ nature girlie x nerdy guy ✨ sunshine x sunshine ✨ slow burn ✨ pining / yearning ✨ only one bed ✨ 2.5 ...more
4.5 ⭐️ Such a fun, hilarious, romantic, sex-positive story
"All at once, two things become clear. One, that this man has no early idea where the clitor4.5 ⭐️ Such a fun, hilarious, romantic, sex-positive story
"All at once, two things become clear. One, that this man has no early idea where the clitoris is. And two, it's not the room that's cursed - it's Drew."
WHAT TO EXPECT: ✨ he's a actor from a cult hit paranormal TV show ✨ she's a ghost writer hired to write his memoir ✨ one night stand gone wrong ✨ traveling across the country with your terrible one-night stand ✨ “teach me” ✨ sex lessons ✨ co-workers to friends to lovers ✨ one bed ✨ he falls first ✨ witty banter ✨ single pov ✨ HEA ✨ Jewish rep ✨ mental health rep ✨ nerd rep: Lord of the Rings, comic cons ✨ tw: abortion (past), parental abandonment and emotional abuse (past), on-page panic attack
My Thoughts:
Okay, I loved this story! Rachel Lynn Solomon once again creates magic with this witty, charming rom-com that hooked me from the start!
Here’s what I liked:
The MCs: Chandler Cohen and Finnegan Walsh (first introduced as Drew). I absolutely adore these two! Chandler and Finn are both so thoughtful, caring, and kind. They’re just good people.
Pause while I rav a bit more about Finn. Every time this man is on the page, I can’t help but smile like an idiot. He’s a huge freaking cinnamon roll and you know I get weak in the knees for that kind of MMC. I love that even though Finn’s an actor, he’s a huge nerd. He has a great sense of humor - especially when teasing Chandler. His friends are so wonderful. How he supports and encourages Chandler to follow her dreams is so lovely. And his pain meds love confession was the cutest thing I’ve ever read. Okay, I’m done swooning over Finn. ...more
"Don't give up on your happiness just because you're scared it won't last forever."
Summary:
Sarah Anderson is4 ⭐️ An absolutely charming rom-com ❤️
"Don't give up on your happiness just because you're scared it won't last forever."
Summary:
Sarah Anderson is excited to go to her best friend's wedding in Ireland. However, that excitement turns to mortification when she discovers that the best man is her last one-night stand, who she not so graciously kicked out the next morning. What's worse is Declan seems to be hellbent on embarrassing Sarah at every turn. At least when the wedding’s over, she’ll never have to see him again. Right?
However, back in New York City, the more Sarah tries to forget about Declan, the more she can't stop thinking about his charming smile or the way he wears a tux. Maybe Sarah was meant to have Declan for more than one night only.
WHAT TO EXPECT: ✨ New York City / Small Irish town settings ✨ Irish wedding shenanigans ✨ one night stand to lovers ✨ stressed-out, sweet, loyal architect FMC ✨ witty, hard-working, secret romantic bar owner/travel company owner MMC ✨ both have PTSD from their last relationships ✨ hilarious banter ✨ denial of feelings ✨ slight miscommunication and secret-keeping ✨ .5/5 spice ✨ HEA
My Thoughts:
Catherine Walsh is easily one of my favorite contemporary romance authors! I started with The Rebound, then Holiday Romance, and now One Night Only, and every single book has made me laugh and swoon. Her MCs are always loveable and genuine, and the stories are entertaining and relatable. One Night Only was no exception!
The MCs, Sarah and Declan are both so genuine, relatable, and hilarious. I literally have nothing negative to say about them. I LOVE Sarah's sass and Declan's teasing. Together, they were so f*cking funny, I seriously laughed out loud so much! Plus, their character arcs were done beautifully. Both Sarah and Declan have reservations about relationships since their last ones ended terribly. So to see them work through their traumas and start to trust and love again was beautiful.
The romance was so sweet. I love a story where the guy falls first and the push and pull that happens when the girl resists. And oh boy did Sarah resist. ...more
"You have bewitched me body and soul, and I love you three times. Please tell me my hands are cold s4.25 ⭐️ Hilariously fun! An absolute joy to read!
"You have bewitched me body and soul, and I love you three times. Please tell me my hands are cold so we can get on with our lives already."
WHAT TO EXPECT: ✨ sarcastic, hopeful bartender / tax accountant FMC ✨ charming, witty landscape architect MMC ✨ one-night stand to friends to lovers ✨ dating apps ✨ 'who can find love first' bet ✨ fake-dating (at the end) ✨ one-bed trope ✨ open door romance with minimum details ✨ snarky banter ✨ amazing flirting ✨ eventual jealousy ✨ omission of feelings ✨ love confessions in the rain 'The Notebook" and "Pride and Prejudice" style ✨ dual pov
I read Lynn Painter's Mr. Wrong Number and thought it was cute, but I wasn't necessarily eager to read this one until a friend of mine gushed about it, saying it is now her favorite contemporary romance! So I requested an ARC on NetGalley, and thank goodness I did because The Love Wager was an absolute freaking delight! You know a book's good when it makes you laugh out loud so many times and ultimately pulls you out of a reading slump. So if you're questioning if you should read it, this is your sign to do so!
My Thoughts:
I absolutely adore Jack and Hallie. Even though they are great characters on their own, I can't think about one without the other. Together, they just make sense. There is no Jack without Hallie and vice versa. They really do complement and complete each other. They see the other for exactly who they are, and not only do they accept the other's uniqueness, they love it. Jack and Hallie are the definition of soulmates, and I would die for them.
The one-night stand to friends to lovers romance. I'll admit, I wasn't sure how on Earth this was going to work, but Lynn Painter did it beautifully! Not only do these two have so much romantic chemistry, but it's made abundantly clear that their friendship is just a strong. Even though they had a one-night stand, they really were just pals after, and it was entirely believable in my opinion. It was fun watching them banter and develop a sweet friendship that turns into love.
Some of the best snarky and flirty banter. Seriously, I cannot tell you how many times I laughed out loud. Their text messages in particular were great! Here's an example:
Jack: Wow. He seems nice? Is that where the bar is set - at nice? Hallie: What's wrong with nice? Jack: Nothing. I mean, I'm sure you cannot LIVE without getting railed by a "nice" guy. Hallie: Eww can you explain the particulars of what getting "railed" entails? It sounds . . . torturous. Painful. I think you might be doing it wrong. Jack: HAL. Hallie: I'm mocking the terminology and THAT IS ALL.
The sex scenes may not be very descriptive, but they are still sexy. One of the things I didn't love about the first book was that these scenes were usually only two paragraphs long and extremely light on details. While they still aren't explicit, they are much longer and happen more often, so I was happy about that!
The only reason this isn't getting 5 stars for me is that I didn't 100% jive with the author's writing style. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it. I just sometimes had to pause midsentence to reread a sentence more than a handful of times, which disrupted the flow of the story for me. It could be because this was an ARC, so it wasn't fully edited either.
Overall, The Love Wager is a rom-com you should read if you're looking for something charming, comical, light-hearted, and romantic. I'll definitely be buying a copy for my library.
Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for providing an e-ARC copy in exchange for an honest review! As always, all opinions are my own....more
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