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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
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


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


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


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 30, 20242 min read


Following in the Footsteps of Those That Came Before
In which we realize we might find something different than what we are looking for Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story by Jordan...
Julie Mackin
Jul 14, 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 14, 20242 min read


The Most Rarefied Air
In which you realize you are never going to attending events with these people Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan Stars: 4.5 52 Book Club...
Julie Mackin
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Throwing Caution to the Wind
In which we realize sometime we need to do the scary sh*t The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh Stars: 4 Spicy: G 52 Book Club Summer Book...
Julie Mackin
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Cupid's Gone a Little Off Script
In which we realize that we might not always know what we are looking for Darling Jane by Isla Madden-Mills Stars: 3.5 Spice: 4 Thank you...
Julie Mackin
Jun 30, 20242 min read


Dreaming of a White Christmas
In which we learn you should always pack more underwear than you need All I Want Is You by Falon Ballard Stars:4 Spice: PG-13 (three...
Julie Mackin
Jun 23, 20242 min read
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