Book List 2023
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Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender
Title: Stars in Your EyesAuthor: Kacen CallenderSource: Netgalley. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.Genre: Contemporary Romance, Actors, Fake-Dating, “Unrequited” love. Trigger Warnings: Childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, online bullying, suicidal ideation, homophobia, biphobia, parental rejection and abuse, potential overdose.Explicit? Yep. Summary: Logan Gray is Hollywood’s bad boy—a… Continue reading
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Happy Place by Emily Henry
Title: Happy PlaceAuthor: Emily HenrySource: IndigoGenre: Contemporary Romance, Fake Dating, Friends to Lovers to…Trigger Warnings: None that I can think of. Explicit? Yes yes, and yes againSummary: Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college—they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lobster and rolls. Except, now—for reasons… Continue reading
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Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa
Title: Plot TwistAuthor: Erin La RosaSource: Netgalley. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.Genre: Contemporary RomanceSeries: The Hollywood SeriesRelease Date: November 14, 2023Trigger Warnings: Alcoholism, Abusive Language, StalkingExplicit? Yeppers. Summary: She’s written off more than she can chew… Romance author Sophie Lyon’s ironic secret just went viral: she’s… Continue reading
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For Butter of Worse by Erin La Rosa
Title: For Butter or Worse Author: Erin La RosaSource: KindleGenre: Contemporary RomanceSeries: The Hollywood SeriesTrigger Warnings: Misogyny, Mental IllnessExplicit? Yes, yes it is.Summary: Chef Nina Lyon dreams of cooking her way to culinary stardom and becoming a household name. She thought hosting The Next Cooking Champ! was her golden ticket, but she and her co-host/arch-nemesis Leo O’Donnell… Continue reading
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Mile High by Liz Tomforde
Title: Mile HighAuthor: Liz TomfordeSeries: Windy CitySource: Kindle Unlimited.Genre: Contemporary RomanceTrigger Warnings: Fatphobia, parental abandonment.Explicit? Very much so. Summary: Zanders Chicago hockey isn’t complete without me—everyone’s favorite player to hate. I know my role, and I play it well. In fact, I thoroughly enjoy spending the majority of my game time in the penalty box… Continue reading
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Hemlock Island by Kelley Armstrong
Title: Hemlock IslandAuthor: Kelley ArmstrongSource: Netgalley. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Genre: Horror.Trigger Warnings: Torture, death, occult. Explicit? Not for sex. But dang this is one intense book.Summary: Laney Kilpatrick has been renting her vacation home to strangers. The invasion of privacy gives her panic attacks,… Continue reading
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Review: Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner
Title: Cleat CuteAuthor: Meryl WilsnerSource: Netgalley. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.Genre: Romance, Contemporary. Trigger Warnings: None that I could think of but if you find any let me know. Explicit? Oh boy is it. Expected Release Date: September 19, 2023Summary: Grace Henderson has been a star… Continue reading
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Review: Donick Walsh and the Reset-Button by Nathaniel Shea
Title: Donick Walsh and the Reset-ButtonAuthor: Nathaniel SheaSource: Netgalley, I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.Genre: Contemporary, YA, RomanceTrigger Warnings: Homophobia, bullying, abuse, suicide. Explicit? No. Release Date: August 15, 2023Summary: Donick Walsh: king of the school bullies, secret dancer, closet-case. What’s to be done when a football injury… Continue reading
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Review: In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae
Title: In the Case of Heartbreak Author: Courtney KaeSeries: Fern FallsSource: Netgalley. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.Genre: Contemporary romance.Explicit? Yes, but you won’t complain.Trigger Warnings: Child abuse, gaslighting, missing childRelease Date: July 25, 2023Summary: When his hometown crush suddenly returns his affections at a seaside celebration,… Continue reading
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Review: I Like Me Better by Robby Weber
Title: I Like Me BetterAuthor: Robby WeberSource: Netgalley. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Genre: Romance, YAExplicit? Nope. Trigger Warnings: Animal abuse…sort of? Summary: This is not how soccer-star Zack Martin thought his summer would go. When the captain’s prank means trouble for the whole squad, Zack’s left… Continue reading
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