A Lovely Little Book Blog

Books are political

recent posts

about

30 something year old writer, reader and member of the Travel Industry. I used to read more than I do, so it’s all about getting that enthusiasm back.

Category: Book List 2023

  • Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano

    Title: Finlay Donovan Rolls the DiceAuthor: Elle CosimanoSeries: Finlay DonovanSource: Netgalley. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Genre: Mystery, Thriller. Trigger Warnings: Violence, death, wouldn’t say too graphic but take care of yourself.Explicit? Low level spice. Summary: Finlay Donovan and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero are in sore need…

  • The Boy Who Cried Bear by Kelley Armstrong

    Title: The Boy Who Cried BearAuthor: Kelley ArmstrongSeries: Haven’s RockSource: Netgalley. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.Genre: Murder Mystery.Trigger Warnings: Kidnapping, child endangerment.Explicit? Not explicit, but gruesome.Summary: Haven’s Rock is a well-hidden town surrounded by forest. And it’s supposed to be, being that it’s a refuge for…

  • Review: Water Under the Bridge

    Review: Water Under the Bridge

    Water Under the BridgeSeries: Perks and BenefitsAuthors: Kels Stone, Denise StoneGenre: RomanceSource: Kindle UnlimitedBooks in Series: 4 as of April 2024Spicy Levels: Fair to High Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers, Workplace Romance, Grumpy x SunshinePacing: FastSummary:Avery Soko, a bright-eyed and ambitious do-gooder, is on the cusp of getting her dream fundraising job at the Oceanic Research Organization. Luca…

  • Hedging Your Bets by Jayne Denker

    Title: Hedging Your BetsAuthor: Jayne DenkerSource: Netgalley. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Genre: Romance, Enemies-to-Lovers.Trigger Warnings: Fatphobia, Divorce, Toxic Relationships and Body Shaming. Explicit? No, this is a closed door romance.Summary: Opposites attract in this enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy of feuding neighbors and dueling hearts from Jayne…

  • Review: The Worst Darcy by Robyn Gynne

    Brodie is not the worst. Brodie is my new book boyfriend, I love him, his angst, his tattoos, his piercings and his love for his heavy metal bandmate

  • Fun Lessons by Leanne Treese

    Title: Fun LessonsAuthor: Leanne TreeseSource: Netgalley. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Genre: Romance, ContemporarySpice Level? Not a ton but lots of cotton candySummary: Rebecca Chapman, a singer passionate about her craft, has never felt appreciated by her uber-professional family. When she’s selected to try out for…

  • You & I, Rewritten by Chip Pons

    Title: You & I, RewrittenAuthor: Chip PonsSource: KindleGenre: Contemporary, RomanceTrigger Warnings: Parental Abuse, Parental Death, Alcoholism.Explicit? Yes.Summary: Not to jinx it or anything, but the stars seem to finally be aligning for Will Cowen. After accepting a dream promotion at one of New York City’s most renowned publishing houses and moving in with his oldest…

  • A Little too Late by Sarina Bowen

    Title: A Little Too LateAuthor: Sarina BowenSource: KindleGenre: Contemporary Romance Trigger Warnings: Miscarriage, Parental Death, AlcoholismExplicit? Yep.Summary: How to behave when the guy who broke your heart two thousand miles away turns up in your office: One: Don’t drop your lucky coffee cup in shock, even though it’s been ten years. Two: Don’t get defensive…

  • Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

    Title: Boyfriend MaterialAuthor: Alexis HallSource: My shelves.Genre: Contemporary RomanceTrope: Fake Dating, Found family Trigger Warnings: Parental abandonment, homophobia and verbal abuse.Explicit? YepSummary: Wanted:One (fake) boyfriendPractically perfect in every way Luc O’Donnell is tangentially–and reluctantly–famous. His rock star parents split when he was young, and the father he’s never met spent the next twenty years cruising…

  • Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

    Title: Red, White and Royal BlueAuthor: Casey McQuistonSource: My own shelf.Genre: Contemporary Romance.Tropes: Enemies to lovers, secret relationship.Trigger Warnings: Internalized homophobia, forced outing.Explicit? Yes, yes it is.Summary: First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz is the closest thing to a prince this side of the Atlantic. With his intrepid sister and the Veep’s genius granddaughter, they’re the White…