Jonathon, After All by K. Sterling

Jonathon, After All by K. Sterling
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not a real serious review just a smattering of jumbled thoughts.

*Stayed up late to finish this.

*Wanted to throw the kindle across the room about half way through the book.

(view spoiler)[ hate Sabine, and hate that Jonathon gave her a second chance after such betrayal, but I guess that goes with the fairy tale aspect, if Jonathon is the kind princess type. (hide spoiler)]

What I loved: The redemption arc for Jonathon and Muriel. I mean it was fine for them to stay villianous, but I love how their personality and ways were redeemed in this book. The major guest appearance of Giles and Riley. (I want to revisit them)

What felt like side things:

Jonathan's artistic ability sorta just came and went when it was convenient. And his ways in the past 10 years was just a performance, and he had hidden himself from everyone including Muriel.

Also there doesn't seem to be a mention of book 2 in the series, but I'm guessing Theo or one of the brothers. I may have to comb the story to look for clues.

The timeline in this book was a little confusing. I thought it took place after the Reid and Max book, but it seemed to have overlapped a little with the Max and Reid story almost? I don't know I need to re-read that part to make sure.

Most of this book and finding out about the relationship was written in flash back form, and it was integrated in such a way that in the beginning it was a little confusing what was happeneing when, that took some time to get used to.

Overall, I really liked the book.

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Full Service by Cora Rose

Full Service by Cora Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What made this book the best ever is the cock-blocking fish of Silas and AlmondJoy and his sensual ribbon dance.

I love love love Silas and his grumpiness. I love a grump and Silas is the grumpiest grump to ever grump, his inner thoughts cracked me up.

Him befriending a strange old man, and not being able to say no to him when he calls him up to go out for some chili fries is just toooooo adorable. He just has a heart of gold really.

Everly, I thought he was just going to be a hot sexy guy, but he turned out to be much more. The way he is just into Silas is heartwarming, and it's like the two of them are made for each other.

Reading this book was like watching a rom-com. I loved it.



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Book Review: Diamonds in the Rough by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga

Diamonds in the Rough by Jodi Payne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A sweet story of a cowboy needing a bit of help after gaining custody of his brother's three children. Sorta like Sound of Music, but less kids, there is no war, and it's MM.

The family aspect of this book I think would appeal to many, especially as Sebastian is just such a sweetheart dealing with the grief of his niece and nephews. He's simply at a loss until Ash comes along and helps be the grease that the grieving family needs.

This book felt very true to life in that the romance came second to taking care of the kids, however I did find their romance to be a bit unbelievable. The relationship moved incredibly fast for me, and although it was not insta-love, it felt like that since the two MCs were focused on the kids a lot and then out of no where, their talks turned into dating, serious relationship and more.

The spice was not frequent, but there were stolen moments as any adults with children can attest to, spending time together when the kids went to bed, or were in school.

This book although sweet and I love the plot, just didn't do it for me. I felt like their chemistry was a bit off, their conversations didn't flow, it was a bit choppy and jumping all over the place. It didn't feel like there was a smooth transition from one scene to another, even within the same chapter, and I found it hard to follow at time with the third person narrative. I had to keep checking who "He" was, but maybe it's just me who has trouble keeping track.

Sammy also seemed like she was 8 going on teenager, she spoke so succinctly... I suppose girls mature faster, but she was just a little too mature to be believable as an 8-year-old. I'd rather if she was like 12-13, then her antics would totally make much more sense.

Overall, I wanted more romance from their story, but all I got was them trying to work through Sammy and her relationship with Bastian.


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Book Review of The Unlikely Pair by Jax Calder

The Unlikely Pair by Jax Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a highly anticipated read for me and it did not disappoint! As always Jax Calder must be a research ninja because she always peppers for stories with amazing facts. While reading, I must have been highlighting every other page just vibing with the book. I love their snark as a way to calm each other down, and being stranded I would have thought Toby would be the more resourceful one, but in comes Harry and his survival skills and kicks ass. I think there were no one better to have been stranded in the dense forest on Finland, Toby with his gut and Harry with his levelheaded ness.

This truly felt like an enemies to lovers trope, it's so rare for me to feel that way, as most enemies to lovers trope walk a weird line of attraction, but from the start there was none on Toby's end, and Harry's political marriage was such a convincing front that I really thought he was straight and it was a cheating bi-awakening.

Some things that flitted through my mind as I read this book, there was no addressing the toilet/bodily functions part, but maybe that had no place in a romance such as this... But I sorta thought it would have been mentioned since that's often something people think about when thought of being stranded in the wild. I mean it's no biggie.

Also did they bathe? Or brush their teeth? I can't help but think about it as they enjoy the kissing and other acts in the wilderness. I guess they did fall into the water so that's cleansing of some sort.

All in all I really really really enjoyed this book and stayed awake way too late so I can finish the book.

Though this story is a HEA for the couple, the story continues in book 3 and I can not wait for it!!

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Branson's Promise by C.S. Autumn

Branson's Promise by C.S. Autumn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t know how this MMM story would work, all the previous MMM romance I’ve read were established partners taking in another one, no cheating. But this one was three people looking for a connection, and in the very beginning bringing in Milo seemed a little extra, but as the book went on and their connections became more solid, they were the perfect pieces to complement each other.

Honestly I'm not a fan of MMM, but I rather enjoyed this book despite it, it didn't seem like anyone was left out on their dates, or in the spice scenes. I think that was a difficult balance. (view spoiler)[Noel and Branson always made sure that Milo knew he was wanted (hide spoiler)]

I really loved that each brought their own traumatic backstory to the relationship, and support each other through it, despite some hesitation on some parties, cuz we gotta have angst somewhere right?

I have enjoyed this author's first book with August and Caleb, and was happy to have their cameo in this book.

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BR: Taylor-Made for Me by K.C. Wells

A just vibes book review 

Rating: 4-stars

Illustrated cover by Lauren Dombrowski

Book Release: Aug 2, 2024

Book link: https://getbook.at/TaylorMadeForMe

I haven't read a book with chapter titles for awhile, and this one's chapter titles were so great and to the point. I really enjoyed it.

I also really enjoyed Midnight the cat, even though her appearance and monologues were short, she simply stole the show for me.

I enjoyed Will and Aiden's romance and due to the fake engagement, they had a lot of time to get to know each other which solidified their relationship, making the jump from being friends to boyfriends easier to believe. 

I'm still on the fence about the white lies that Becca kept spinning to keep up appearances. I mean I understand not telling the parents, but it seems like Aiden and Becca are really close, so why would they not confide in each other about their sexuality.  

It's a cute rom-com type of story, but if white lies are not your thing, I think you'd have a difficult time reading this book (sometimes it's not my thing). I know I did a little towards the beginning as I kept thinking Kristen was going to break up with Becca. The only thing that kept me going in the book was the titles of the chapters, the chemistry between Will and Aiden, (the nerding out on beer and best container solution) and Midnight's antics.

Recommend for light rom-com beach read.

Dropping Like Flies by HL Day

Dropping Like Flies by H.L. Day
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved it!

Slow burn second chance fated romance, didn’t think a second chance fated romance was possible, but there it is.

Happy ever after for the couple, but the overarching plot continues. Ok to read as a standalone, (I did) but I’m definitely going to read the first book.

Necromancer x chief inspector detective romance work together to find a killer on the loose.

Slow burn between the MCs but not unspicy. There were spice peppered throughout. Would you count it cheating if fated mates were not with each other but hooked up with other people?

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