Book Review: XOXO by Axie Oh
Fans of Kpop and Kdramas are going to love this one. It has all the makings of a young-adult kdrama—the emotion, the characters, and the scene. This is definitely worth checking out.
Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma
A fake-relationship between a love-obssessed homebody and a love-phobic doctor becomes real as they learn about the true meaning of love.
Review: This Train Is Being Held by Ismée Williams
A young-adult contemporary romance with a meet-cute that’s positively enchanting. This book features a set of adorable characters plowing through heartrending circumstances to find their happily ever after.
Review: Being Mary Bennet by J.C. Peterson
Being Mary Bennet features a teen learning to give love, receive love, and appreciate love in all its genuine forms. This is a young-adult coming-of-age novel that everybody should read.
Review: Always Never Yours by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
I’m happy and sad and happy and sad—that’s what a good book does to you. Cheers to Shakespeare and his ability to tug on my heartstrings even from the great beyond!
Review: Stuck With You by Ali Hazelwood
Stuck With You features a broken elevator, the miscommunication-chain trope, and an almost combustible attraction between the protagonists.
Review: Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter
For a trope that’s pretty hard to mess-up, Mr. Wrong Number didn’t live up to my expectations—and, I had many before going in.
Review: Xala by Ousmane Sembène
Xala chronicles a man’s search for a cure to his temporary impotency while revealing the workings of the economic and social system of Senegal.
Review: Fake It Till You Break It by Jenn P. Nguyen
Fake It Till You Break It is an excellent rendition of the friends-to-lovers and fake relationship trope. Full of heart, love, and pure friendship, this is a must-read.
Review: The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori
The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori features a jaded antihero male protagonist and a mafia princess determined to not live up to her reputation.
Review: Kind Of Cursed by Stephanie Fournet
Kind of Cursed by Stephanie Fournet explores the budding romance between an orphaned and supposedly fertile woman and a man contracted to reconstruct her house.
Review: The Hole by Hye-young Pun
What happens when you lose your wife, legs, and occupation to an accident? You rely on your family. But, then, what if your family isn’t all they make themselves out to be?
Review: Almost Impossible by Nicole Williams
Almost Impossible by Nicole Williams is a cutesy Young-Adult vacation romance between a girl looking to put down roots and a boy whose feet are firmly planted on the ground.
Review: Along For The Ride by Mimi Grace
Jolene and Jason have this romance thing on lock. When has it ever been heard that a friends-with-benefits arrangement didn’t morph into a relationship??
Review: Made in Korea by Sarah Suk.
Who doesn’t love a good old business rivalry? Nobody! Discover how this duo learn about love, friendship, and business. With lots of love, food, and music, this is an absolute gem.
Review: Bet The Farm by Staci Hart
This book has re-confirmed my decision to avoid the enemies-to-lovers trope. It was well written and the narrators’ superb performances were the only high points.
Review: Josh and Gemma Make A Baby by Sarah Ready
I had my fair share of laughs while reading this title, but I couldn’t get past how vile Gemma was. Josh, on the other hand, was endearing and entirely too sweet for his own good.
Review: Mark Me by K. S. Ellis
Reading new-to-me authors is fun on occasion and this is one situation where I wasn’t disappointed. Loved every scene!
Review: The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo
If you want to get into an early christmassy mood, here’s a YA-romance set in a small town where Christmas is a year-round celebration!
Review: The Duchess Hunt by Lorraine Heath
Lorraine Heath has stolen my heart and I won’t be calling the police. Also, how many book boyfriends can make me liable for polyandry? Asking for a friend. xoxo
