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August 29, 2019August 29, 2019

Quick Review: No More Bad Dates

No More Bad Dates by Kate O’Keeffe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a big fan of this author’s “Last First Dates” series, so I was very excited to see the characters return in this series. In this one, we get Sophie (the barista at the Cozy Cottage Café). Sophie and her friends are tired of horrible boyfriends, so they create a system where the group has to vet potential dates before an actual date occurs (it sounds a little complicated, but it really isn’t). As with previous books, there are several likable (and some not so much) secondary characters (Sophie’s family is a good mixture of both). And her potential “dates” are hysterical; the second one had me laughing out loud! Oh, and any book that has a “Friends” reference in it is a winner for me

. The HEA is apparent, but the ride to get there is fun. I enjoyed it from beginning to end and look forward to the rest of the series. This book was written based on a complimentary, pre-release digital ARC of the book.

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August 24, 2019August 24, 2019

Quick Book Review: I Wanna Sext You Up

I Wanna Sext You Up (Let's Talk About Sext, #2)

I Wanna Sext You Up by Evie Claire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What could have been a run of the mill romance is elevated by the professional relationship of Lorie and Saam. The medical ethics that are addressed throughout the novel add a level of importance to their decisions. I appreciated that, as it gave me pause to evaluate their actions along with them – I like a romance that makes me think. The author also did a great job of building their relationship so that it all seemed very natural (and at times, hot!). I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would and look forward to reading more from this author. Thank you to NetGalley, Random House-Loveswept, and the author for a complimentary, pre-release, digital ARC of this book.

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July 2, 2019July 2, 2019

Book Review: Honeymoon with Death

Honeymoon with Death: The perfect 1920s cosy crime caper (Murder Will Follow Book 2)

Honeymoon with Death: The perfect 1920s cosy crime caper by Vivian Conroy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a delightful mystery this was! It reminded me of an Agatha Christie novel but written in today’s language, which made it easier to follow the story. But the plot itself was very Christie-esque. A woman on her honeymoon on a Greek island has flashbacks that indicate she has visited the island before, but she has no actual memory. There is a whirlwind romance that led to the honeymoon, a suspicious business partner, enigmatic painter, oh, and a dead body. Add in a retired Scotland Yard inspector on holiday who has to put it all together, and you get a cracking mystery in a beautiful setting. I was excited to see that this is part of a series, so I look forward to reading others involving Inspector Jasper. Thank you to NetGalley, Canelo, and the author for a complimentary pre-release digital ARC of this book.

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July 2, 2019July 2, 2019

Book Review: A Summer Escape and Strawberry Cake at the Cosy Kettle

A Summer Escape and Strawberry Cake at the Cosy Kettle: A feel good, laugh out loud romantic comedy by Liz Eeles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought this looked like a cute story, but I didn’t expect it to be as in-depth as it turned out to be. There were many layers to the plot, and the further I read, the more I could see how the author cleverly planned the story. I especially liked how the author potentially paralleled the book itself with a book that features heavily in the plot. I thought that showed forethought and loved the effort. The author also did an excellent job of shedding light on the chauvinistic ways of some men but did so with a wink so that the reader knew that the women were the strong ones (case in point, Alan and Katrina). That was also a nice touch. I was intrigued by the characters and the town in general. I became invested in Flora’s journey and was satisfied with the end. I was also happy to learn that this is part of a series, so I look forward to reading more about the residents of Honeyford. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and the author for a complimentary pre-release digital ARC of this book.

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