Double Pucked -Lauren Blakley read 11-13 July 2023

this hysterical book, that starts out with a clever version of revenge is a dish served on cold ICE, the heroine gets a bit more than she bargained for. Actually, twice of what a gal could dream of. This MFM romance is funny and I loved the dynamic between the guys and then Trina. There was an interesting way that they moved from being ONS to more, then navigating everything that came after. I'm looking forward to the next book, this was so fantastic!

Screaming for my Rockstars from The Mic Drop Anthology

I read the novella, Screaming for the Rockstars by Audrey Bell *Five Stars, Five Chilis* This is a quick rockstar romance, heavy on delicious smut with a bit of semi resolved angst tossed in. As I don't do spoilers, you'll have to read it yourself, but I will say that rockstars knew the one, while she saw them as "her rockstars" (think meeting your favorite band as opposed to the love of your life), until they proved to her that she was more than a fan. (trust me, you still need to read it yourself.) As with all novella romances, (and most longer books) I found a few questions, but they were the "shut it brain and enjoy the story." The smut is fantastic, and was presented in a imaginative way at the first encounter. Author Audrey Bell will tell you in most of her descriptions that these are short books, designed to be allowed to let you escape for a bit. "Screaming for My Rockstars" allows that. I really enjoyed the book, and will be reading more of her library, (she seems to have something for everyone) and was honored by the chance to read this ARC.

Wrong Bride Penelope Wylde

(I don’t spoil the book, go and read it. Check for any trigger warnings) Juniper and Marshal are so different, but would balance each other out if they would be together. I adored the flow and idea of the book, Marshal’s sister Stella was hysterical and deserves her own story. Ugh, this ended on such a *clever* cliffhanger! I can’t wait for book 2, the Right Groom.

Lilian Harris book Messina crime family

Amazing Lillian Harris wrote an amazing book, but the narration by Jason Clarke and Ramona Master is the proverbial cherry on the sundae. The voices are what I heard when I read the book. This is beyond a do not miss any format