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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
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


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


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


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


Summer Love
In which we learn sometimes small towns are pretty awesome Savor It by Tarah Dewitt Stars: 4 Spice: R This was a random pick up at the...
Julie Mackin
Jul 21, 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


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


A Bildungsroman
In which we realized we are all kind of assholes in our twenties One Star Romance by Lauren Hankins Stars: 5 PopSugar Prompt #2...
Julie Mackin
Jul 1, 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


Fifth Times A Charm
In which we realize glasses are always sexy The Fiance Dilemma by Elena Armas Stars: 4 Spicy: 4 (R: NSFW and earbuds in!) Thank you to...
Julie Mackin
Jun 8, 20242 min read
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