Southern Kicks by Cassie Mae

Southern Kicks by Cassie Mae

3.5 stars — This was a pretty cute little story, dealing with topics of life change and grief, but ultimately still left me feeling light.  There were moments that I wish I had understood the changes more, but I think that was partly because I was distracted while reading. I appreciated that both Austin and […]

Posted August 28, 2023 by lenoreo in Reviews / 1 Comment
Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun

Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun

4.5 stars — This one had so many unbelievably cute moments in it, and it was balanced perfectly by depth of character, and all those challenges so many of us deal with as adults. I loved how unique and REAL both of our MCs were.  They weren’t perfect cookie cutter romance heroines, they were so […]

Posted August 3, 2023 by lenoreo in Reviews / 0 Comments
Love and Other Flight Delays by Denise Williams

Love and Other Flight Delays by Denise Williams

4.5 stars — I actually read these novellas totally out of order and finished this one last, but that didn’t impact my enjoyment at all!  I wasn’t sure what I was going to get with these two characters, but what I got was freaking adorable.  I loved the crushes, and the tentativeness, and the blushes, […]

Posted August 2, 2023 by lenoreo in Reviews / 1 Comment
With You Forever by Chloe Liese

With You Forever by Chloe Liese

4.5 stars — This one just hit for me.  There was something about Axel and Rooney that had me captivated even from the previous books.  They are such a study in contrasts in some ways, but seeing them find safety in one another was so rewarding. I feel like I got a completely different impression […]

Posted August 1, 2023 by lenoreo in Reviews / 1 Comment
Waiting for a Scot Like You by Eva Leigh

Waiting for a Scot Like You by Eva Leigh

4 stars — While I definitely enjoyed this one, there were moments where I felt like the conflict drew out too long and I was impatience for growth or change…and probably on a personal note, I had a harder time remembering the issues of the times and Beatrice’s very valid avoidance of remarrying.  Maybe because […]

Posted July 31, 2023 by lenoreo in Audio Books, Reviews / 0 Comments
Do You Take This Man by Denise Williams

Do You Take This Man by Denise Williams

4 stars — I liked this one more than I was expecting to, especially after having read a few of the lower reviews and assuming I would feel similarly…but maybe because I lowered my expectations, it reverse psychology’d me?  I don’t know, but I’ll take it. Honestly, breaking this book down, I really shouldn’t have […]

Posted July 28, 2023 by lenoreo in NetGalley ARCs, Reviews / 1 Comment
Would I Lie to the Duke by Eva Leigh

Would I Lie to the Duke by Eva Leigh

4.5 stars — This one felt both very different from historical romances I’ve read so far, but also not.  There was just something refreshing and frank about Jess, and I loved her. Ms. Kingsley did a great job with the narration.  Occasionally I had a moment of not knowing who was speaking, but generally it […]

Posted July 19, 2023 by lenoreo in Audio Books, Reviews / 0 Comments
Role Playing by Cathy Yardley

Role Playing by Cathy Yardley

4.5 stars — I kind of avoided this book b/c I was afraid it wouldn’t live up to my expectations, but the funny thing is that my expectations were kind of wrong in some ways, and it took me to places I wasn’t expecting but that seriously delighted me.  So the lesson is: stop procrastinating […]

Posted July 18, 2023 by lenoreo in NetGalley ARCs, Reviews / 0 Comments
Smut by Karina Halle

Smut by Karina Halle

3.5 stars — There were parts of this book that were fantastic, but alas I think this author and I just aren’t quite a match.  For all that this one is billed as a romantic comedy, I didn’t really laugh that much…mismatch.  And as I’m sure you’re tired of reading and wondering why I still […]

Posted July 11, 2023 by lenoreo in Reviews / 1 Comment