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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


The Voices in My Head
Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan Stars: 4 out of 5 Spice: 2, there is one spicy scene but it is not particularly descriptive This...
Julie Mackin
Jun 11, 20232 min read


Un-bee-lievably Good
The Plus One by Mazey Edding Star: 4 out of 5 Spice: 4; there are a few descriptive scenes Sexy Times: 4; there was a lot of good build...
Julie Mackin
Jun 7, 20233 min read


As Comforting as Nonna's Lasagna
Sister of the Bride by Lauren Morrill Star: 4 out of 5 Spice: 4; there are a few descriptive scenes Sexy Times: 4; the first kiss was so...
Julie Mackin
Jun 3, 20232 min read


You Might Want to Just Leave This One
Leave it to the March Sisters by Annie Sereno Ratings: 2.5 of 5 Ooph I struggled with this one. As I mentioned in my review of The Late...
Julie Mackin
May 28, 20232 min read


California or Bust
Planes, Trains, and All the Feels by Livy Hart Rating: 4 of 5 Spice: 4; the scenes were pretty descriptive Sexy Times: 4; I was so ready...
Julie Mackin
May 19, 20232 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


Live from New York...
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld Rating: 4 / 5 Will you like this book? You might if you like: Behind the scenes at Saturday Night...
Julie Mackin
May 12, 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


So Many Fish in the Sea
Just My Type by Falon Ballard Stars: 4 Spice: 3; nothing too crazy or shocking Sexy Times: 4; because this was a second chance love...
Julie Mackin
Apr 27, 20232 min read


Islands In the Stream
Happy Monday. I've been feeling a bit like our two main characters at the start of this book, a little lost, a little unsure. But this...
Julie Mackin
Apr 3, 20234 min read


It's a long way to Ennisbawn
As this is Saturday and I like to feature books of places I like to travel to, I am posting this review of a fun rom-com set in a rural...
Julie Mackin
Mar 25, 20233 min read


21st Century Gothic
Will you like this book? You might if you like: French chateaux Gothic mysteries Lost heirs Forced proximity Requited love This was my...
Julie Mackin
Mar 12, 20232 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


One to Read
Welcome to Monday Moods. My goal is to get the week off on a fun, positive note, so I will posting reviews of books that give you a...
Julie Mackin
Mar 6, 20232 min read


Georgie on my mind
Georgie All Along by Kate Clayborn 2023 Frenzied Bibliophile Challenge Category: Book of the Month Rating: 5/5 stars Will you like this...
Julie Mackin
Mar 5, 20233 min read


I'd Really Love to See You Tonight
Hello Strange by Katherine Center In which of heroine could be the next Picasso Stars: 4.5/5 This was my first romance that I received...
Julie Mackin
Mar 4, 20233 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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