Genre: Contemporary

Dauntless by Victoria Denault

Dauntless by Victoria Denault

4 stars — This was a super easy read, filled with likeable characters and fabulous chemistry.  I genuinely think I would have enjoyed it even more if I hadn’t been sick while trying to get it finished in a timely manner, so I almost wonder if it would have been even a 4.5 star. First, […]

Posted September 22, 2022 by lenoreo in Audio Books, Reviews / 0 Comments
Underdog by L.A. Witt

Underdog by L.A. Witt

3 stars — This one had a lot of potential, and some definite great parts, but the pacing just didn’t work for me.  I think I originally saw myself rating this 3.5 rounded up, and it just kept getting lower as the story dragged out.  I will admit that near the end I flipped forward […]

Posted September 13, 2022 by lenoreo in Reviews / 1 Comment
Unmanageable by Leslie McAdam

Unmanageable by Leslie McAdam

4.5 stars — Well, that was all kinds of adorable.  It helps that both Scott and Luke were eminently likeable characters that I easily fell in love with, both separately and together…most especially together. In some ways I’m surprised with how much I liked Scott.  He’s the ultimate sunshine, and at another time I might […]

Posted September 12, 2022 by lenoreo in Reviews / 1 Comment
Counterpoint by J.E. Birk

Counterpoint by J.E. Birk

4 stars — While I found the beginning a bit slower, I really enjoyed Jeremy and Aaron together.  I felt like the issues they each faced were unique, something not as often explored. Jeremy was a playboy on the surface, but he was dealing with something pretty life changing in the background, something he didn’t […]

Posted September 8, 2022 by lenoreo in Reviews / 1 Comment
Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry

Her Favorite Temptation by Sarah Mayberry

4 stars — Man, I needed this.  I can always count on Ms. Mayberry for just a solid romance, but without any of the usual clichés.  I think the only reason I hadn’t bumped up to 4.5 is because there was the almost cliché of them both being in love but not believing the other […]

Posted August 31, 2022 by lenoreo in Reviews / 0 Comments
Tied Up In You by Erin Fletcher

Tied Up In You by Erin Fletcher

3 stars — Huh.  I remember loving the first book, but this one felt like it was missing something.  I almost DNF’d it because it just wasn’t pulling me in, but I really wanted to finish another series for my challenge, and it was only 200 pages… Honestly, the characters had some great moments/qualities, but […]

Posted August 11, 2022 by lenoreo in Reviews / 0 Comments
F*cking Awkward Holidays by Various Authors

F*cking Awkward Holidays by Various Authors

OVERALL: 3 stars — I started reading this anthology in September of *2017*.  I read a few, then set it aside.  Then I’d read a story, then set it aside.  There were a few good ones, but not as many as I’d probably like in an anthology.  A LOT of the stories were more fan […]

Posted August 9, 2022 by lenoreo in Reviews / 0 Comments
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren

Something Wilder by Christina Lauren

4.5 stars — I started off absolutely loving this one — it was everything I love in a Christina Lauren book: spunky heroine, sweet hero, moments of comedy, interesting and different characters (both main and secondary).  And an interesting and unique premise.  Even the push and pull between Lily and Leo was palpable — struggling with […]

Posted August 2, 2022 by lenoreo in Audio Books, Reviews / 0 Comments
Where I Belong by J. Daniels

Where I Belong by J. Daniels

2.5 stars — Well huh.  That was pretty underwhelming for me.  Like, it was okay, but I wasn’t compelled.  There were definitely strong points, but there were also a lot of things that didn’t work for me. I both read and listened to this one.  I’ve listened to Mr. Summerer before, and in general I […]

Posted July 29, 2022 by lenoreo in Audio Books, Buddy Read, Reviews / 1 Comment
Bayou Sweetheart by Lexi Blake

Bayou Sweetheart by Lexi Blake

4.5 stars — Man, I love this series.  I love that I can always count on Ms. Blake to give me all the eccentric townspeople, all the truly good and caring friends, and new people to learn to love.  As with any series, I always end up having my favourites, but no matter what I’m […]

Posted July 21, 2022 by lenoreo in NetGalley ARCs, Reviews / 3 Comments