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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 262 min read
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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: PGÂ 52 Book...
Julie Mackin
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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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
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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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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
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Beach Babes
Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan Stars: 4 Will You like this Book?You might if you like: Second Chance Romance First loves...
Julie Mackin
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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Raise a Glass
Beer Fest by Lilo Moore Rating: 4 Spicy: R; numerous descriptive scenes Will you like this book? You might if you like: Beer (duh)...
Julie Mackin
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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What Happens on Vacation...
Best Frenemies by Max Monroe Rating: 4 Stars Spicy: R; numerous descriptive scenes Will you like this book? You might if you like:...
Julie Mackin
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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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
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Kitchen Confidential
Best Served Hot by Amanda Elliot Stars: 4 Spicy: PG, scenes are mostly behind closed doors Will you like this book? You might if you...
Julie Mackin
Aug 19, 20232 min read
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Play for Me by Libby Hubscher Stars: 4 Spicy: PG, scenes are mostly behind closed doors Will you like this book? You might if you like:...
Julie Mackin
Aug 18, 20232 min read
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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
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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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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
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An Ode to Tropes
Exs and Os by Amy Lea Romance Ratings: 4/5 Will you like this book? You might if you like: Hunky firefighters Second-chance romances...
Julie Mackin
Feb 19, 20232 min read
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The Frenzied Reading Challenge for 2023
I’ve set myself a little 2023 reading challenge, which I will detail below. On this site, I try to write a short-ish review, give my...
Julie Mackin
Jan 28, 20232 min read
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