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The Holiday Claus by Ann Einerson

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This was such a feel-good Christmas read! At around 200 pages, I thoroughly enjoyed Brooks and Lila’s story. It was a quick read with great chemistry, featuring a grumpy MMC and a girl who’s been pining for her brother’s best friend for years. I loved the Whispering Pine Inn setting, complete with a charming grandmother who cleverly manipulated them into spending time together. If you’re looking for something that will leave you feeling warm pick it up. 

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🔹Small Town 
🔹Grumpy Sunshine 
🔹Age Gap (8yrs) 
🔹Billionaire 
🔹Brothers Best Friend 
🔹Great Spice 

Genre/Type: Festive Adult Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC
Pages: 206
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone Novella 
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Grumpy Sunshine, Age Gap (8yrs), Brothers Best Friend, Billionaire, One Bed, Jealousy, Chemistry, Mine, Playlist, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk and Shower Scene 
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Bittersweet Love by Q.B. Tyler

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adventurous challenging hopeful tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

First off, the narration is brilliant, and the narrators embody the characters so well. It’s a fantastic audiobook, so I highly recommend it. This is a shorter read, and I’m gutted because the fiery tension and electrifying chemistry left me wanting more. I love the enemies-to-lovers and enemies-with-benefits dynamic—I was screaming! I need more of these two!

Vincent is arrogant, egotistical, and flirty, with a commanding side in the bedroom that was absolutely delicious. Lauren’s fiery, stubborn nature was something I thoroughly enjoyed. Together, these two ignite incredible tension.

This story is more character-driven than plot-driven, as it leans toward the shorter side. Once again, Q.B. Tyler delivers spice that sends me feral. I’m loving her work at the moment!

If you love: 

🔹Enemies To Lovers 
🔹Enemies With Benefits 
🔹Workplace
🔹Rivals
🔹He Falls First 
🔹Delicious Tension and Spice 

Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 4hrs 24mins
Narrators: Austin Stone and Maggie Thompson - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Three In The Bittersweet Novel Series 
Tropes or Themes: Enemies To Lovers, Workplace, Rivals, Enemies With Benefits, He Falls First, Protective MMC, Tension, Chemistry, Eyes On Me, Mine, Cursing, Alcohol, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Impact Play, Phone Scene and Shower Scene 
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Formula Fling by Sawyer Bennett

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challenging funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This story follows Lex and Posie. Lex, a famous F1 driver, is quite the ladies’ man with no intentions of settling down anytime soon. Now, he has a shadow following his every move—Posie Evans, a reporter hired to learn the ropes of the F1 world. However, Posie is keeping a big secret. What will happen when the truth comes to light?

I really enjoyed this read. I love how opposite these characters are—Lex with his luxurious lifestyle and Posie, a sweet Southern girl stepping out of her comfort zone yet standing her ground. She has some self-conscious moments, which I loved because it felt so human. I found Posie to be such a lovable character. Lex shows great character growth throughout the story and proves to be surprisingly thoughtful. This book was a good feel-good read, and I especially loved the F1 element since I’m a huge fan. The audiobook is brilliant, so I highly recommend picking it up if you decide to read this!

If you love: 

🔹Sports (F1)
🔹Billionaire
🔹Secret Identity 
🔹Opposites Attract 
🔹Forced Proximity 
🔹Feel Good Intimate Spice 

Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC 
Audiobook Length: 7hrs 40mins
Narrators: Sean Masters and Kitt Swann - Dual 
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book One In The Race Fever Series 
Tropes or Themes: Sports (F1), Billionaire, Secret Identity, Opposites Attract, Forced Proximity, Grumpy MMC, Self Conscious, Insecurities, Alcohol, Cursing, Sexual Content and Dirty Talk, 
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From Air by Jewel E. Ann

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challenging emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

This story follows Jamie, a travel nurse who moves to Montana for a six-month stint. Moving in with three firefighters, one of them quickly catches her eye. Calvin, better known as Fitz, is grumpy and 10 years older. He’s a closed book, and Jamie can’t help but poke the bear, trying to get him to open up. Despite Calvin’s reluctance to settle down or commit, Jamie finds herself falling hard. But what will it take to get Calvin to let her in?

Jewel has done it again! This is a beautifully complicated relationship, with one person giving their all to someone who just can’t. The tension and chemistry between Jamie and Calvin were fantastic. And don’t even get me started on the plot twist—I never saw it coming, it threw a major spanner in the works. The story was deeply emotional at times, especially when declarations of love were made but Calvin remained unmoved but wanted to give his all. I absolutely love Jewel’s writing—she grips and captivates me every time I pick up one of her books. Highly recommend this and the audiobook!

If you love: 

🔹Grumpy Sunshine
🔹Age Gap (10yrs) 
🔹Roommates 
🔹MMC Firefighter
🔹FMC Travel Nurse
🔹Great Tension and Spice 

Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC / Audiobook
Pages: 328
Audiobook Length: 9hrs 53mins
Narrators: Ada Sinclair and Nelson Hobbs - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Part Of The Wildfire Series Book 1 
Tropes or Themes: Grumpy Sunshine, Age Gap (10yrs), Roommates, MMC Firefighter, FMC Nurse, Banter, Tension, Chemistry, Intimate Tattoos, Grief, Cursing, Alcohol, Made Me Laugh, Sexual Content and Humping Scene 
Mentions: Mental Health and Death Of Family 
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Marked by Eva Winners

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challenging dark hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This story follows Anastasia, an intelligent woman in the medical field, eagerly looking forward to starting a new job. While on a trip to Russia with her girlfriends, she becomes the target of a past family enemy. Now under the protection of another ruthless man, can she stay safe?

This is a fantastic duet audiobook that I highly recommend picking up. First off, I love when the FMC is accomplished in her career and confident in what she wants out of life. Anastasia is smart, beautiful, and determined, but everything changes when she feels the undeniable sparks with her protector. Dimitri has had a tough past and struggles with feeling unworthy of her, but their chemistry is undeniable, and they complement each other so well. I didn’t see the plot twist at the end coming! Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the characters.

If you love: 

🔹Dark Romance 
🔹Mafia
🔹Billionaire 
🔹Age Gap (13yrs) 
🔹On The Run 
🔹Perfect Amount Of Spice 

Genre/Type: Dark Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC 
Audiobook Length: 10hrs 21mins
Narrators: Shane East and Lucy Rivers - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book One In The Russian Sinner Series
Tropes or Themes: Mafia (Russian), Age Gap (13yrs), Billionaire, Forced Proximity, Possessive MMC, Mine, On The Run, Nightmares, Flashbacks, Car Accident, Kidnapping, Gun Violence, Blood, Violence, Death, Alcohol, Medical Content, Sexual Content, Virgin, Impact Play, Shower Scene, Water Scene 
Mentions: Rape and Death Of Parent
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Breaking Hailey: A Dark Enemies-to-Lovers Mafia Romance by I.A. Dice

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challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

This story follows Hailey after a car accident leaves her in the hospital with no memory of the past two years. Dangerous men are after answers, and her cop father has sent her to Lakeside College for her safety. With no one willing to help her remember, Hailey decides to uncover the truth herself. But what secrets and haunting memories will she unlock?

The plot of this book is fantastic—it kept me gripped from start to finish. It’s gritty and raw, with twists that constantly keep you guessing. Hailey is in the dark about the bigger picture, missing crucial memories that hold the key to the real truth. I feel she is such an innocent character, and the trauma she’s endured since her mother’s death really made me feel for her.

Carter also known as Nash, I absolutely loved his protective and possessive side, especially as he struggles with giving in to temptation while Hailey is his target. As he starts to get to know her and pieces of her story come to light, it becomes clear there’s more going on than meets the eye.

I just need more answers! I’ve already downloaded the next book and can’t wait to dive into it soon.

If you love: 

🔹Dark Romance
🔹Enemies To Lovers 
🔹Mafia 
🔹Forced Proximity 
🔹Good Girl Bad Boy Vibes 
🔹Perfect Amount Of Spice 

Genre/Type: Dark Adult Romance 18+
APK: Physical and Audiobook 
Pages: 422
Audiobook Length: 12hrs 55mins 
Narrators: John William Maddux and Shiloh James - Dual 
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book One In The Shadows Of Obsession Series 
Tropes or Themes: Mafia, Enemies To Lovers, One Bed, Forced Proximity, Age Gap (6yrs), Hidden Identity, Bad Boy Good Girl Vibes, Dark Academia, Protective MMC, Mine, Violence, Gun Violence, Injury, Scars, Medical Content, Panic Attacks, Memory Loss, Vivid Flash Backs, Vomit, Nightmares, Intimate Tattoo, Alcohol, Cursing, Sexual Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Cliffhanger, Sexual Content, Praise, Dirty Talk, Humping Scene, Virgin, Shower Scene and Car Scene.
Mentions: Car Accident and Suicide
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Pretty Things On Shelves by Maggie C. Gates, Landon Gates

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challenging emotional hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This story follows Blair and Caleb, two people destined for each other. Coming from very religious backgrounds and bound by tradition, they once fell out of love and divorced. Years later, an emergency brings them back together when Blair is rushed to the hospital, and Caleb is listed as her emergency contact. Now, forced together by chance, what could go wrong?

This was a great read. I’ve never read a story about a divorced couple finding their way back to each other before. Blair and Caleb were best friends growing up, brought together by family values. They married young but grew apart due to a lack of communication. The plot is very character-driven, with a strong focus on their journey. I have to say, the spice was both delicious and intimate. Overall, it was an enjoyable read!

If you love: 

🔹Second Chance 
🔹Divorced To Lovers 
🔹First Love 
🔹Chance Meeting 
🔹Communication 
🔹Intimate Spice 

Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Kindle Read
Pages: 356
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone 
Tropes or Themes: Second Chance, Childhood Best Friends, First Love, Podcast, Tension, Chemistry, Made Me Laugh, Medical Content, Alcohol, Vomiting, Eyes On Me, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Praise, Humping Scene, Impact Play, Aftercare and Crawl Scene 
Mentions: Religious Upbringing 
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The Christmas List by Maren Moore

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

Since this is a short novella, I’ll dive straight into the review. This was a cute, cozy read with a bit of spice. I loved the Christmas challenge they had to complete in the town and the second-chance element of the story. While it was fast-paced due to its length (and I’m not usually a fan of fast pacing), it still made me laugh and smile. If you’re looking for a quick, easy read, I recommend picking this one up. That said, I do wish it had been a full-length book, as the tension between the characters was fantastic.

If you love: 

🔹Festive Read
🔹Small Town
🔹Single Dad
🔹Second Chance 
🔹Fast Pace 
🔹Tasteful Spice 

Genre/Type: Adult Holiday Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC 
Pages: 146
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Three In The Strawberry Hollow Series
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Single Dad, Second Chance, FMC Teacher,  Christmas, Mine, Novella, Playlist, Sexual Content, Praise and Dirty Talk 
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Talk Wicked to Me: Baz Wicked by Melissa Foster

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This story follows Emerson, who is due to give birth any moment and has moved to a small town to escape the big city. After her dog eats some chocolate-filled cookies, she rushes to the vet. Dr. Wicked, the owner of the clinic, has international goals and is part of his family’s motorcycle club. Baz Wicked doesn’t have time for commitment, but he can’t get her out of his head.

I devoured this book. This man is perfection in the way he helps her from the start. The pregnancy and birth in the first few chapters really set the tone for the story, and you get to watch them fall hard for each other. I’m a sucker for the pregnancy trope at the moment—it makes me melt. I loved all of Baz’s family and how welcoming they made Emerson feel. I highly recommend the audiobook; the narrators are fantastic!

If you love: 

🔹Small Town
🔹Single Mum
🔹Found Family 
🔹He Falls First 
🔹Slow Burn 
🔹Intimate Spice 

Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook. ALC
Audiobook Length: 12hrs 5mins
Narrators: Savannah Peachwood and Aiden Snow - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Six In The Dark Knights At Bayside Series
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Single Mum, Found Family, He Falls First, Slow Burn, Jealousy, Mine, Protective MMC, Cursing, Pregnancy, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Praise and Outside Scene
Mentions: Death, Death Of Parents and Drugs
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Merry Kissmas by Piper Rayne

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

Jumping straight into the review, as this is a short read and a cute Christmas story. I highly recommend the audiobook, narrated in duet by Shane East and Stella Hunter—both brilliant narrators.

This story is a second-chance romance set six years after the characters parted ways, brought together again in a forced proximity situation around Christmas time. I loved the Christmas challenges the family does as part of their tradition and the connection between the parents and siblings.

That said, since this is a short read, the connection between the characters is already established, as expected with the second-chance romance trope. Personally, I enjoy the slow build of a romance, so I felt I missed out on the excitement of their initial meeting, even though we do get glimpses of it through past memories.

Overall, I loved these two as a couple, and it’s a fun, cute story. I recommend it if you’re looking for something quick and festive to read this Christmas season!

If you love: 

🔹Second Chance 
🔹Reverse Grumpy Sunshine
🔹One Bed
🔹Forced Proximity
🔹Festive Season. 
🔹A Dash Of Spice 

Genre/Type: Adult Christmas Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC / Audiobook 
Pages: 222
Audiobook Length: 4hrs 53mins
Narrators: Shane East and Stella Hunter - Duet 
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Three In The Standalone Holiday Romance Series 
Tropes or Themes: Second Chance, Reverse Grumpy Sunshine, One Bed, Forced Proximity, One Night Stand, Holiday Romance (Christmas), Past Memories, Injury, Blood and Sexual Content
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