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Christmas in July
In which we learn that people really do love fruitcake The Fake Wedding Project by Pippa Grant Stars: 4 Spice: R 52 Book Club Summer...
Julie Mackin
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Up Dawson's Creek Without a Paddle
In which we realize that our teenage dreams might not make for a good reality Stars: 4.5 Spice: R 52 Book Club Summer Prompt #17 - Team...
Julie Mackin
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Secrets Can Be Dangerous
In which we realize we never really want to be on a reality TV show A Game of Lies by Clare Mackintosh Stars: 4.5 52 Book Club Summer...
Julie Mackin
Jul 3, 20242 min read


The Coziest of Murders
In which we realize you should never underestimate how far some people will go to solve a murder. The Queen of Poisons by Robert...
Julie Mackin
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Let the Sunshine In
In which our heroine realizes she is perfect for this role When Grumpy Met Sunshine by Charlotte Stein Stars: 4 Spicy: R 52 Book Club...
Julie Mackin
Mar 23, 20242 min read


The Life You Live
In which our heroine realized she doesn't really want to take a walk in the woods Four Weddings and Funeral by Ellie Palmer Stars: 4.5...
Julie Mackin
Feb 21, 20243 min read


The Things That Go Bump In the Night
The Last Word by Taylor Adams Stars: 4 Ok, look, I’ll be honest, did I sleep with the light on after reading this book? Yes, yes I did....
Julie Mackin
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Seven Year Itch
The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert Rating: 4 Spicy: R, numerous descriptive scenes Will you like this book? You might if you like:...
Julie Mackin
Aug 23, 20232 min read


Love Fizz
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren Ratings: 4 out of 5 Spice: 4 It's a Christina Laurens book, you expect good spice and it...
Julie Mackin
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Vacationland
Happy Place by Emily Henry 2023 Frenzied Bibliophile Challenge Category: PopSugar Challenge - Book set during a vacation Ratings:4 of 5...
Julie Mackin
Jun 28, 20232 min read


Love Can Move Mountains
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata Ratings 4.5 out of 5 Spice: 3; one descriptive scene Sexy Times: 4.5; Zapata does slow burn...
Julie Mackin
Jun 21, 20233 min read


Second Chances
The Love Rematch by Kay Marie Rating: 4 out of 5 Spice: 3; one descriptive scene Sexy Times: 3; this was a slow burn but coupled with the...
Julie Mackin
Jun 14, 20231 min read


On the Road Again
Off the Map by Trish Doller 2023 Frenzied Bibliophile Challenge Category: Romance Rating: 4/5 Spice: 3; A few descriptive scenes Sexy...
Julie Mackin
May 18, 20232 min read


Not Exactly Fran Fine
The Nanny by Lana Ferguson Rating 4/5 Spice: 5; this was super spicy Sexy Times: 4; I mean they had a great backstory that created an...
Julie Mackin
May 11, 20231 min read


Slow Burns
Ship Wrecked by Oliva Dade Or what the cast of Game of Thrones was really thinking Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is the third book in the Spoiler...
Julie Mackin
Mar 8, 20232 min read


Romance Roundup - New Orleans Romances
Mardi Gras officially ended yesterday, but I wanted to recommend two of my very favorite romances set in New Orleans. Kristen Callihan...
Julie Mackin
Feb 23, 20231 min read
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