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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


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 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


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 25, 20242 min read


Blackmail Is Never a Good Idea
In which we learn no one wants to be on the Thames at low tide Murder at Traitors’ Gate by Irina Shapiro Stars: 4 Thank you to NetGalley...
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


Well This Is Awkward
In which our characters find that sometimes work and pleasure do mix Walk of Shame by Avery Flynn Stars: 4 Spicy: R Perfect if you like:...
Julie Mackin
Apr 4, 20242 min read


Summer of Love
In which our heroine finds sharing her favorite romances is not a bad idea More Than A Feeling by Lauren Morrill Stars: 4 Spicy: R...
Julie Mackin
Mar 29, 20242 min read


Getting Back in the Game
In which our characters plan their own course The Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey Stars: 4.5 Spicy: R Perfect if you like: Sports romances...
Julie Mackin
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Living in a Christopher Cross Song
In which our heroine enters the land of yacht rock Float Plan by Trish Doller Star: 4 Spicy: PG-13 Audible Trish Doller was all over my...
Julie Mackin
Mar 7, 20242 min read


Family Can Be Murder
In which our hero might need to watch his back Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Stars: 5 52 Book Club...
Julie Mackin
Feb 25, 20241 min read


The Art of Rolling the Dice
In which our heros find themselves out to sea A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz: Stars: 4 Series: Hawthorne and Horowitz I’m kind of...
Julie Mackin
Feb 23, 20241 min read


The Poison Pen
In which the writer might not know all The Sentence Is Death by Anthony Horowitz Stars: 4 52 Book Club Reading Challenge Prompt #47 -...
Julie Mackin
Feb 7, 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


Stars, they are just like us...Not
All the Feel by Olivia Dade Stars: 4 Spicy : R; numerous descriptive scenes This is a short review because that is my Monday mood, but...
Julie Mackin
Aug 21, 20231 min read


To Whom It May Concern
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 2023 Frenzied Bibliophile Challenge Category: Romance Ratings:4 of 5 Spice: 4; a few descriptive scenes and...
Julie Mackin
Jul 2, 20232 min read


It Takes a (Retirement) Village
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 2023 Frenzied Bibliophile Challenge Category: Recommended Book Ratings:4 of 5 Will you like...
Julie Mackin
Jun 11, 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
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