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Can't Help Falling in Love (Again)
In which we realize with a little help from the King, second chances are possible The Plight Before Christmas by Kate Stewart Stars: 4...
Julie Mackin
Jan 26, 20252 min read


Orlando, I Love You
In which we realize, again, that there is a thin line between love and hate Let’s Call a Truce by Amy Buchanan Stars: 4 Spicy: R Thank...
Julie Mackin
Jan 26, 20252 min read


Down by the Sea
In which we realize that the sea air might not always be good for you Murder at Gull’s Nest by Jess Kidd Stars: 4.5 52 Book Club...
Julie Mackin
Jan 26, 20252 min read


The Man Is Non-Stop
In which we realize there is a lot going on in Boarding houses The Girl from Greenwich Street by Laura Willig Stats: 4.5 Thank you to...
Julie Mackin
Dec 15, 20242 min read


France Becoming French
In which we realize there are a lot of Louis House of Lilies: The Dynasty That Made Medieval France Justine Firnhaber-Baker Stars: 5...
Julie Mackin
Dec 15, 20241 min read
Quick Review
Breaking the Ice by Whitney Dineen Stars: 3.5 Spicy: G Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. Ellie doesn’t have time for handsome...
Julie Mackin
Nov 24, 20241 min read


Right Place, Wrong Time
In which we learn that you should always know who your parents are dating Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey Stars: 4 Spicy: 4.5 Thank...
Julie Mackin
Nov 24, 20242 min read
We Are All Islands Unto Ourselves
The Fury by Alex Michaelides Stats: 4 Audiobook/Book Thank you to Netgalley for the book. I think we are all used to the unreliable...
Julie Mackin
Nov 24, 20241 min read


Puzzling It All Out
Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle Murders by Alexandra Benedict Stars: 3.5 Audiobook Thank you to Netgalley for the audiobook. I’ve said it before...
Julie Mackin
Nov 17, 20241 min read


I Now Pronounce Your Temporary Man and Wife
In which we realize that the porn 'stache can be well done My Big Fat Fake Wedding by Charlotte Stein Stars: 4 Spice: R Thank you to...
Julie Mackin
Nov 2, 20242 min read


Fated Mates
What happens when a vampire and a witch fall in love? The Hate Hex by Gina LaManna Stars: 4 Spice: PG-13 Thank you to NetGalley for the...
Julie Mackin
Nov 2, 20242 min read


Do We Really Want to Have it All?
In which we realize, it is ok to slow down and smell the garlic The Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore Stars: 4.5 Spice: PG (closed door) I was...
Julie Mackin
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Just Keep Rowing
In which we learn a lot about swing The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Stars: 4.5 52 Book Club Summer Reading Challenger #24 -...
Julie Mackin
Aug 27, 20242 min read


The Resilience of the Human Spirit
Knife: Meditation After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie Starts: 4.5 There are few writers that I was introduced to in college that...
Julie Mackin
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Murder by the Book
In which we learn that solving murders might be harder than writing them The Murders in Great Dibbling by Katarina Bilvald Stars: 4...
Julie Mackin
Aug 25, 20242 min read


Villain In Training
In which we realize the frog is the smartest one in room Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Stars: 5 Perfect if you...
Julie Mackin
Aug 20, 20242 min read


A Journey to the Center of the Story
In which you wonder, what would it be like to live in a book? A Novel Love Story by Ashley Potson Stars: 4 Spicy: PG-13 52 Book Club...
Julie Mackin
Aug 20, 20242 min read


What if Harry and Sally Wrote a Romance?
In which we learn that writing romance is harder than people think The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center Stars: 4.5 Spicy: PG 52 Book...
Julie Mackin
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Love in the Most Unexpected of Places
In which we realize that you have to take a leap sometimes A Winter Wish by Emily Stone Stars: 4 Spicy: PG-23 Perfect if you like:...
Julie Mackin
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Right-Hand Woman
In which we learn you should be careful who you flirt with in the elevator Clashing with the CEO by Sara Martin Stars: 4 Spicy: PG-13...
Julie Mackin
Aug 11, 20242 min read
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