en-US Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:29:15 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 204179637 Every serial killer needs a friend.
Every game must have a winner.

When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, the two find something elusive—the friendship of a like-minded, pitch-black soul. From small town West Virginia to upscale California, from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country. But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love. Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves? Or have they finally met their match?

Butcher & Blackbird is the first book in the Ruinous Love Dark Romance trilogy of interconnected stand-alone dark romantic comedies. This dual POV novel ends on a HEA.

***Butcher & Blackbird is a DARK ROMANCE intended for an adult audience - please see Brynne’s website for a comprehensive list of CWs***]]> 345 Brynne Weaver Tish 4
To start, the pacing was noticeably slow, especially in the early chapters. It took me a while to really feel invested in either the story or the characters. I kept waiting for that “hook�� moment, the one where you suddenly can’t put the book down �� but it didn’t happen as quickly or as easily as I expected. Part of this, I think, came from how difficult it was to connect with the protagonists at first. Both characters are intentionally prickly, deeply flawed, and keep themselves emotionally guarded �� which fits the tone of the story but made it harder for me as a reader to care about them early on.

That said, once you push through that slow beginning, the story starts to open up in much more engaging ways. And let’s be clear: this book is spicy. The tension between the characters is palpable, and the scenes where that tension finally snaps are everything you’d want if you’re going into this looking for heat. Their chemistry, even when I wasn’t entirely sure I liked them individually yet, was absolutely undeniable.

However, when it comes to the actual romance, I found myself wanting just a little bit more. There were moments where the emotional connection felt rushed or secondary to the physical attraction, and because it took so long to even get into the characters�� heads, I wanted more payoff once they actually started falling for each other. I think the book could have benefited from a deeper dive into their emotional development, especially considering how complex and scarred they both are.

One thing I absolutely loved, though, was how unapologetically morally messed up both characters were �� and how they actually worked together because of it, not despite it. They didn’t redeem each other. They didn’t “fix�� each other. They found someone who understood the darkest parts of them and didn’t flinch. That felt refreshingly honest compared to a lot of romances that tend to clean up the messiness in the name of a happy ending. Here, the darkness was part of the love story �� and that made their bond feel much more earned by the end.

What made reading this even better was experiencing it alongside my book club. Hearing everyone’s different reactions �� the theories, the swooning, the frustrations, the moments where we all screamed over certain spicy scenes �� made the whole experience so much richer. Even when we didn’t agree on everything, sharing this particular reading journey with my club added a whole new layer of fun and connection. I genuinely think it made me appreciate the book even more, flaws and all.

In short:
�� Slow start: Yes. You need a little patience.
�� Character connection: Tough at first, but rewarding if you stick with it.
�� Spice level: Extremely high.
�� Emotional depth: Somewhat lacking, but not enough to derail the overall impact.
�� Messed-up love story: Absolutely and deliciously delivered.
�� Book club experience: Absolutely elevated the entire reading experience �� highly recommend reading this one with friends if you can!

Overall, The Butcher and the Blackbird wasn’t a perfect read for me, but it definitely carved out a space in my brain (and heart) once I got past those initial hurdles. If you’re someone who loves a dark, spice-heavy romance with characters who lean into their flaws instead of running from them, this book might just be your next obsession.
]]> 4.12 2023
author: Brynne Weaver
name: Tish
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2023
rating: 4
read at: 2025/04/27
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When I picked up The Butcher and the Blackbird, I was genuinely excited �� the premise promised dark, twisted characters, a morally gray romance, and a hefty dose of spice. And while the book certainly delivered on some fronts, my feelings about it are a little complicated.

To start, the pacing was noticeably slow, especially in the early chapters. It took me a while to really feel invested in either the story or the characters. I kept waiting for that “hook�� moment, the one where you suddenly can’t put the book down �� but it didn’t happen as quickly or as easily as I expected. Part of this, I think, came from how difficult it was to connect with the protagonists at first. Both characters are intentionally prickly, deeply flawed, and keep themselves emotionally guarded �� which fits the tone of the story but made it harder for me as a reader to care about them early on.

That said, once you push through that slow beginning, the story starts to open up in much more engaging ways. And let’s be clear: this book is spicy. The tension between the characters is palpable, and the scenes where that tension finally snaps are everything you’d want if you’re going into this looking for heat. Their chemistry, even when I wasn’t entirely sure I liked them individually yet, was absolutely undeniable.

However, when it comes to the actual romance, I found myself wanting just a little bit more. There were moments where the emotional connection felt rushed or secondary to the physical attraction, and because it took so long to even get into the characters�� heads, I wanted more payoff once they actually started falling for each other. I think the book could have benefited from a deeper dive into their emotional development, especially considering how complex and scarred they both are.

One thing I absolutely loved, though, was how unapologetically morally messed up both characters were �� and how they actually worked together because of it, not despite it. They didn’t redeem each other. They didn’t “fix�� each other. They found someone who understood the darkest parts of them and didn’t flinch. That felt refreshingly honest compared to a lot of romances that tend to clean up the messiness in the name of a happy ending. Here, the darkness was part of the love story �� and that made their bond feel much more earned by the end.

What made reading this even better was experiencing it alongside my book club. Hearing everyone’s different reactions �� the theories, the swooning, the frustrations, the moments where we all screamed over certain spicy scenes �� made the whole experience so much richer. Even when we didn’t agree on everything, sharing this particular reading journey with my club added a whole new layer of fun and connection. I genuinely think it made me appreciate the book even more, flaws and all.

In short:
�� Slow start: Yes. You need a little patience.
�� Character connection: Tough at first, but rewarding if you stick with it.
�� Spice level: Extremely high.
�� Emotional depth: Somewhat lacking, but not enough to derail the overall impact.
�� Messed-up love story: Absolutely and deliciously delivered.
�� Book club experience: Absolutely elevated the entire reading experience �� highly recommend reading this one with friends if you can!

Overall, The Butcher and the Blackbird wasn’t a perfect read for me, but it definitely carved out a space in my brain (and heart) once I got past those initial hurdles. If you’re someone who loves a dark, spice-heavy romance with characters who lean into their flaws instead of running from them, this book might just be your next obsession.

]]> 55855971






You don't know me, but I know you.

I'm the shadow that creeps behind you without notice.

The moment you see me, you're dead.

An assassin. A killer. A nobody.

Until I became somebody.

I'll make everyone who reduced me to a shadow pay.

To do that, I'm willing to risk everything.

Everything except for my reluctant wife.

Rai Sokolov can show me her worst, but this will only end when death does us part.

The road to the throne is paved with loss, betrayal, and blood baths.

To win, we go all in.

Our lives included.




This book is the conclusion of a duet and is not standalone.]]> 344 Rina Kent Tish 0 to-read 4.05 2021
author: Rina Kent
name: Tish
average rating: 4.05
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]]> 218572920 Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping new novel from Emily Henry.

Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century.

When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.

One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.

Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication.

Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no reason to be concerned about losing this book, is glowering at her in a shaken-to-the core way that suggests he sees her as competition.

But the problem is, Margaret is only giving each of them pieces of her story. Pieces they can’t swap to put together because of an ironclad NDA and an inconvenient yearning pulsing between them every time they’re in the same room.

And it’s becoming abundantly clear that their story—just like the tale Margaret’s spinning—could be a mystery, tragedy, or love ballad…depending on who’s telling it.]]> 427 Emily Henry Tish 0 to-read 4.34 2025
author: Emily Henry
name: Tish
average rating: 4.34
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rating: 0
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]]> 198613137 Things that stress out this widowed single mom: high fructose corn syrup, intrusive thoughts about my son getting swept up by a tornado, and the sexiest hockey player to grace this planet.

Oh, and the fact that I’m also said hockey player’s physical therapist. But we’ll lock that tidbit away in the same nightstand as my battery-operated toys.

Moving my son and me across the country to live with my three best friends and our seven children into one dilapidated Boston brownstone should have been the biggest risk I’ve ever taken–not figuring out how to protect my heart, career, and panties while trying to navigate my secret double life.

But Rowan ‘Slick�� Parker is nothing if not hell-bent on taking slapshots at my comfort zone. The more I try to keep things professional, the more he works to break the rules with his charming grin, piercing gaze, and world-class rear end.

Not to mention, he adores my son.

So, I finally give in.

Don’t worry, though, it’s all temporary–a way for us to get each other out of our systems.

But little do I know, ‘temporary�� has a way of leaving lasting impressions on the heart.]]> 304 Swati M.H. Tish 0 to-read 4.07
author: Swati M.H.
name: Tish
average rating: 4.07
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]]> 204692770 Forced to marry a man I’ve never met, attend a private university I’d never heard of, and the whispers of a rumored secret society filling the halls.
This life would be near unbearable with my insufferable fiancé if it wasn’t for his uncle, his best friend, and his enemy.
When none of them are willing to let me go, it sends us down a path I’m not sure any of us will survive.
The life I was promised is distorted behind smoke and mirrors. The truth cloaked by Deceit.]]> 417 Katelyn Taylor Tish 0 to-read 4.06
author: Katelyn Taylor
name: Tish
average rating: 4.06
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rating: 0
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date added: 2025/04/03
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]]> 210216423
My new wife was nothing like my fiancée. She was shorter and curvier. Her hair wasn't blond and straight; it was black and wavy, a little out of control and messy. Her eyes were dark, not blue.

I was stuck with her for at least a year. I was going to ignore her and get on with life.

I never expected to want her. Or fall in love with her.

Can an arranged marriage become the real thing? I hope so, because I don't think I can let her go.

This book features:
✔️ Arranged marriage
✔️ She falls first, but he falls harder
✔️ Angst, drama, groveling
✔️ No cheating

Author's Note: This book is a complete standalone and the first in the Golden Knights series.]]> 334 Maya Alden Tish 4 3.95 2023
author: Maya Alden
name: Tish
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2023
rating: 4
read at: 2025/03/29
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]]> 123176667
To preserve her heart and her sanity, Lilah knows that she cannot allow this sham of a marriage to continue. But her much-loved grandfather is ecstatic about the union and to avoid disappointing him, Lilah informs Ben that she’ll play at being his wife for one year only. Ben, however, seems perfectly content to remain tethered to her in a loveless union for all eternity. He has his own reasons for marrying Lilah. Reasons he’s hiding behind a wall of secrets, half-truths, and blatant lies.

And when that wall comes tumbling down, Lilah is emotionally unprepared to deal with the further devastation and heartbreak that follow.]]> 422 Natasha Anders Tish 3 3.46 2023
author: Natasha Anders
name: Tish
average rating: 3.46
book published: 2023
rating: 3
read at: 2025/03/27
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]]> 221171303 My bride thinks I hate her. She couldn’t be more wrong...


I’m engaged to the man the rest of the world fears and there’s no going back.

I expect to be tossed in a tower and left there, but my future husband has other plans. Dangerous ones.
He wants the world to believe our love is real and not bargained, but he says even that’s not enough.
He wants me to convince him.

What was supposed to be a simple arrangement spirals into something more, and before I know it, I’m caught in his web, secrets spinning all around me.

I hate him as much as I crave him, but as enemies close in from the most unlikely of places, I realize something.

I'm not pretending to love him anymore.
I love him for real.

And there is no way in hell I'll allow anyone to take him from me...

__
Bad Little Bride is a steamy contract marriage romance about a young dancer desperate to escape the shadow of her twin sister, and the billionaire crime boss who wants to make her his queen. Dive into this spicy standalone today!]]> 415 Meagan Brandy Tish 3 4.05
author: Meagan Brandy
name: Tish
average rating: 4.05
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rating: 3
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]]> 202936227
Charlie

It was supposed to be a regular day out.
Three couples celebrating the last days of summer.
When tragedy struck.
I thought I was going to marry her.
Instead, I was burying her.
I blamed the world for my pain.
I buried it all.
I became a man I didn’t even recognize.

Autumn

In a blink of an eye, everything changed.
My best friend was gone, and I was responsible for it.
I may not have been driving the truck, but I didn’t stop it.
Escaping the town was the only thing I could do to survive the guilt.
I thought I was strong enough to go back.
I was wrong.
One look from him and I knew I wasn’t welcome.
But this is my home, and I wanted to come back.
One night turned into more. But at the end of the day, I know he’ll never love me.
Besides, we all have shattered dreams.]]> 294 Natasha Madison Tish 0 to-read 4.23 2024
author: Natasha Madison
name: Tish
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2024
rating: 0
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]]> 36989216
“Are you in love with Noah, Mercedes?�� Cora asked. “I mean . . . I know you love him. You’ve been friends forever. We all have. But are you in love with him?��

If it had been anyone else—anyone—Mercedes would have stuck out her chest, folded her skinny arms, and let her feelings be known. She would have claimed him. But it was Cora. Brave, beautiful, broken Cora, and Cora loved Noah too.

So Mercedes lied.

And with that lie, she lost him. With that lie, she sealed her fate.

She was the best friend, the bridesmaid, the godmother, the glue. She was there for the good times and the bad, the ups and the downs, the biggest moments and the smallest parts. And she was there when it all came crashing down.

This is the tale of the girl who didn’t get the guy.]]> 338 Amy Harmon 1979819505 Tish 0 to-read 4.00 2018
author: Amy Harmon
name: Tish
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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]]> 25241400 Perfect for fans of Alice Clayton and Emma Chase, Lauren Layne’s Oxford series heats up in this story of forbidden desire as a brooding jock hoping for a comeback falls for a woman who’s strictly off-limits.

A year ago, Jackson Burke was married to the love of his life and playing quarterback for the Texas Redhawks. Now he’s retired, courtesy of the car accident that ruined his career—and single, after a nasty scandal torpedoed his marriage. Just as he’s starting to get used to his new life as a health and fitness columnist for Oxford magazine, his unpredictable ex shows up on his doorstep in Manhattan. Jackson should be thrilled. But he can’t stop thinking about the one person who’s always been there for him, the one girl he could never have: her younger sister.

Mollie Carrington can’t say no to Madison. After all, her older sister practically raised her. So when Madison begs for help in winning her ex-husband back, Mollie’s just glad she got over her own crush on Jackson ages ago—or so she thought. Because as Mollie reconnects with Jackson, she quickly forgets all her reasons to stay loyal to her sister. Tempted by Jackson’s mellow drawl and cowboy good looks, Mollie is sick and tired of coming in second place. But she can’t win if she doesn’t play the game.]]> 260 Lauren Layne 1101884851 Tish 0 to-read 3.77 2016
author: Lauren Layne
name: Tish
average rating: 3.77
book published: 2016
rating: 0
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]]> 34832711 ISBN10: 1939976022 (ISBN13: 9781939976024).

At thirty years old, caterer Lexie Baump has a lot on her plate. With a business to run, she doesn’t have time for any added distractions. But one momentary indiscretion adds a little hiccup to Lexie’s plans. She’s pregnant. With no relationship prospects.

But if Lexie thought fighting morning sickness while running a catering business was hard, enter Dr. Fletcher Haybee. Their connection is instant, and their love of vintage rock tee shirts and Elvis music is enough to bond them for life. There are just two minor problems.

One: he’s dating her oversexed best friend. Two: he’s also her obstetrician.

With events to cater, awkward OB appointments to endure, and her ever-growing baby bump making it impossible to close her jeans, Lexie has to find a way to curb her undeniable attraction toward Fletcher and focus on her new role as a working mother. But it certainly isn’t easy when its clear Fletcher himself feels the same magnetic pull toward Lexie.

Can Lexie leave the gorgeous Fletcher for her best friend to chew up and spit out, or will she cave to her feelings and find love in the stirrups? Life is about to get messy, and we're not just talking about crumbs in the car seat...]]> Brooke Moss Tish 0 to-read 3.56 2013
author: Brooke Moss
name: Tish
average rating: 3.56
book published: 2013
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]]> 50214964 -An Amazon Top 100 Bestseller-

For as long as I can remember, I've been the dark to my sister's light--the awkward loner to her social butterfly. Growing up, she had it all: our parent's unyielding approval, perfect grades, a permanent spot at the popular table, and the attention of the hottest guy ever--Duke Kincaid.

After eighteen years of living in her shadow, I couldn't wait to escape--to finally be my own person. Yet here I am, I'm back in my hometown, once again in Valorie's shadow. Only now, it's eternal.

I had life all planned out: join the force, marry Valorie Parsons, and start a family of our own. I have the job, but the girl and all my dreams died before my very eyes.

At the urging of my friends, I agree to a blind date. Imagine my shock when I arrive and find, Valorie's twin sister, waiting across the table from me. Mallory should be a reminder of all that I've lost, but instead she feels like my redemption . . . like maybe life's giving me a second chance.

But, how can I be enough for her when I've already given her sister the best of me?]]> 303 L.K. Farlow Tish 0 to-read 4.06
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name: Tish
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]]> 23270403 He wasn’t even on my radar.
He was my husband’s best friend—forbidden.

But my husband is dead and I’m alone. I ache for him and I reach for Liam.

One night with Liam changed everything. Now I have to decide if I truly love him or if he’s just the consolation prize.]]> 302 Corinne Michaels 1942834047 Tish 0 to-read 4.29 2015
author: Corinne Michaels
name: Tish
average rating: 4.29
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]]> 123209494 The guy who broke my heart is now an arrogant, too-hot firefighter�� who’s hellbent on getting me back.

This summer, I have one goal: field work. I need it to finish my PhD. I never expected Finn Rhodes to offer help. He broke my heart twelve years ago, and now that he’s back in town, I want nothing to do with him.

Finn wants one thing—me.

We were inseparable as kids until everything changed. Now, he’s all grown up—tattooed, muscled, and unfairly hot�� and insists we’re meant to be together. I know he’ll grow bored of me and this small town like before, but he’ll never give up unless it’s his idea.

I’ll pretend to date him, but actually? I’m trying to get him to dump me.

Between hiking the back country and cringe-worthy dates designed to turn him off, I begin to remember why we were best friends. Despite how hard I try, Finn isn’t interested in dumping me�� and now I’m not sure I want him to.

Finn’s always been trouble, but now he’s a different kind entirely. The kind that might break my heart. Again.]]> 400 Stephanie Archer Tish 0 to-read 3.86 2023
author: Stephanie Archer
name: Tish
average rating: 3.86
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]]> 83816043
As soon as I saw her, I knew exactly who she was. A snake, born with venom in her blood and poison in her veins.

I’m Clay Jansen, a king among men. But wearing the crown means dealing with the duty and expectation that’s been mine since birth.

January Burke is nothing more than an obligation; a business deal that was sealed with vows not contracts.

But my poisonous new bride is a snake, bred from a den of vipers.

Family expectation might have forced me to entwine my life with hers, but I won’t be taken in by the good girl façade she’s wearing.

So I watch her. Play with her until I know every move she makes, and every word she says. But once I see her, it’s impossible to look away.

Freedom is all she craves and the only thing I can’t give her.

I should let her go, but I couldn’t if I tried.

Obligation has become obsession�� and she’s all mine.]]> 417 Gemma Weir Tish 0 to-read 3.88
author: Gemma Weir
name: Tish
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]]> 58823181
Big Mistake. Huge. Who knew one month pretending to be an interesting bad girl could ruin a boring good girl’s life?

GRIFFIN: When I saw her, I knew she’d be mine. My old biker crew told me she was untouchable—that I’d never be able to land her without my fame and last name. So I did what any rock star with a big��.ahem, ego would under the circumstances—wagered five figures on me seducing the untouchable girl behind the bar.

RED: When the insanely hot biker, who wouldn’t have looked at Boring Bernice twice, asks me to come back to his place, I decide, “why not?��

It was just supposed to be a silly fling��.

GRIFFIN: It was just supposed to be a stupid bet. But what started out as fake got plenty real—especially after I lost her.

Five years. I spend five years searching for her. And when I find her��.

RED: Five years. I managed to hide from him for five years. He’s powerful and dangerous, and I’m not sure what he’ll do if he discovers the secret I’ve been keeping from him for four years and nine months.

So when he finds me��.

What’s this story called again? Escaping the Ruthless Biker?

GRIFFIN: No, that’s not the title.

The story is called Red��.Red and the Big Bad Reaper.

And you’re about to find out why.]]> 332 Theodora Taylor 1942167555 Tish 0 to-read 4.33 2022
author: Theodora Taylor
name: Tish
average rating: 4.33
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]]> 104659050 From the author of The Wrong Bride and The Temporary Wife comes an angsty and steamy billionaire arranged marriage romance

��
Faye is the last woman Dion Windsor wants to be near, let alone marry�� yet there’s no escaping the alluring pianist he’s been engaged to since they were children.

For years, he made his unwillingness known, but his attempts to keep Faye at a distance fade to dust at the sight of her with another man �� mere months before their wedding.

One look at her, and he realises he’s done running. Time is up, and whether she likes it or not, she’s his.

Or she could be, if the secrets he keeps didn’t hold the power to destroy her.


Publisher's Note: Each book in the Windsors series features a different Windsor sibling, and as such, each book can be read as a standalone. The Unwanted Marriage contains a guaranteed happily-ever-after and no cheating.]]> 374 Catharina Maura Tish 0 to-read 4.03 2023
author: Catharina Maura
name: Tish
average rating: 4.03
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]]> 63095160 From the author of The Wrong Bride and Forever After All comes an angsty and steamy marriage of convenience romance featuring a billionaire boss and his secretary.

When Luca Windsor’s secretary quits her job shortly after he’s forced into an unwanted engagement arranged by his family, he sets out to solve both problems.

�� by secretly marrying his secretary instead.

The rules are simple:

1. Don’t fall in love
2. Keep their marriage a secret at work
3. Share a bed every night

It was meant to be a straightforward and mutually beneficial deal, but with each day that passes, it becomes clearer to Luca that the only thing Valentina wants is the one thing he can never do.

Letting her go.]]> 384 Catharina Maura Tish 0 to-read 4.03 2023
author: Catharina Maura
name: Tish
average rating: 4.03
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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]]> 43174956 He craved my loyalty, so I let him feast on my soul.
I wanted a husband, but he gave me a monster.
So, I made it my pet.
The lines between what was real and what wasn’t were blurred.
Our story was a lie.
Until now.]]> 254 Amo Jones Tish 0 4.02 2017
author: Amo Jones
name: Tish
average rating: 4.02
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rating: 0
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]]> 223641012 The road to redemption is far from smooth as ice in this sweeping romance between a figure skater and hockey player from the USA Today bestselling author of Collide.

Sierra Romanova was an Olympian figure skater before a life-altering accident on the ice left her with panic attacks every time she enters the rink. Now, back for her final year at Dalton University, she’s ready to reclaim the spotlight, with all eyes on her…including those of hockey player Dylan Donovan, whose audacious words goad her back into her skates to prove him wrong.

After getting kicked off his hockey team for his reckless behavior, Dylan is left with slim chances of making it to the NHL draft. But Dylan’s whole world revolves around the ice, and if hockey is forbidden, well at least there’s figure skating. Even better, it means more time at the rink with Sierra. Sure, he’s helping her rebuild her confidence, but pushing her buttons along the way? That’s just a bonus.

As the figure skating world awaits Sierra's comeback, she finds herself in need for a new pairs partner. The only person she knows who can match her skill on the ice is none other than the cocky hockey player who refuses to cut her any slack. Dylan's a wildcard, Sierra's a seasoned pro, but together, they might just be the perfect match on the ice.]]> 416 Bal Khabra 059381830X Tish 0 to-read 4.41 2025
author: Bal Khabra
name: Tish
average rating: 4.41
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]]> 218695782 A band reunion may be enough to change two musicians' tune on love in this electric romance from USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson.
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Micah's relationship to music is complicated. As teenagers, her band took off after being featured on a popular TV show, but the group barely released their sophomore album before breaking up. Now, over a decade later, the band is reuniting for one more performance on a themed cruise, and Micah is determined to learn from her past mistakes -- no losing herself in the music, and no losing her heart along the way.��
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John misses playing in a band, and mostly he misses Micah, who'd been his best friend until the music stopped. Back then, he didn't take the lead, either in his guitar parts or while he sat back and watched her date another bandmate. John's never been one to rock the boat, but he's faced with another chance now that this cruise has brought music -- and Micah -- back in his life.
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Onboard, Micah can't help but see John with brand new eyes, and John's feelings only intensify��as the discordant band's tension grows to a breaking point. With five days at sea, there's a ticking clock on anything that might develop between them, and they'll have to decide if their relationship is destined to be more than a one-hit wonder.]]> Alicia Thompson 0593640969 Tish 0 to-read 4.06 2025
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]]> 216420350
Lia Juma thought she’d buried the dreams of her heart long ago. But when she’s forced to return to her family’s summer cottage on Pike Bay, the life she’s carefully crafted begins to unravel. The perfect immigrant daughter, Lia has carved a successful career as a corporate lawyer and has just started dating a man who fulfills all her mother’s criteria for the ideal son-in-law. But underneath her polished life lies a secret she’s never spoken of—one she fears could have destroyed her family a decade ago.

Back at the bay, Lia stumbles upon memories she thought long forgotten and, at the center of it all, is Wesley Forest—the boy she left behind, the boy who knew her dreams better than anyone. Their friendship and young love once burned bright, woven through long sun-drenched days and whispered promises of a future together. But when family pressures and heartbreak pulled the two lovers apart, they were forced to follow separate paths.

Now, Wes is back in her life, and with him, old wounds and feelings surface. As the two confront the choices and secrets that divided them as teenagers, Lia must decide if she can heal from the past and finally embrace the life and love she’s always craved. Could a second chance with Wes be worth risking everything for?

Told over the course of five years in the past and one summer in the present, Lia will discover that sometimes, the only way forward is through the heart’s deepest scars.]]> Noreen Nanja Tish 0 to-read 4.60
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]]> 214152208 From the author of The Reunion, a cozy rom-com about a writer who decamps to a Vermont lodge for work but finds herself distracted by the charming ski instructor next door.

Alix Morgan just got her big break as the ghostwriter of a memoir by Sebastian Green, a former member of the boy band True North. And when he offers her a penthouse at a luxurious resort in Vermont, she jumps at the chance to work far away from her noisy, cramped apartment.

Her career as an entertainment journalist has been building toward this dream job—after all, she used to cover True North and was one of the last people to interview former front man Jett Beckett before he disappeared. As she combs through her client’s voice memos, the specter of the missing lead singer remains, and fans are desperate to know the full story.

But Alix also has time for some fun at this glamorous resort, where she begins ski lessons with a handsome instructor named Tyler. As Alix and Tyler fall in love on the slopes, Alix’s work takes a complicated turn—and the mystery of True North’s downfall may be hers to solve.]]> 352 Kayla Olson 1668033194 Tish 0 to-read 3.71 2025
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]]> 214152028 The highly anticipated follow-up to Peyton Corinne’s “unputdownable and unforgettable�� (Bal Khabra, author of Collide) TikTok sensation Unsteady follows hopeless romantic Ro and player—on and off the ice—Freddy as their feelings for each other grow from strictly friendly to so much more.

Matt “Freddy�� Fedderic is all smiles—at least on the surface. On the ice, he’s the star left winger for the Waterfell Wolves with a stellar reputation in bed and a potential future in the NHL. But in the classroom, he’s barely scraping by on a 2.0 GPA, retaking dropped classes and struggling with a rough mix of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. Freddy had plans to enter the NHL draft at eighteen, but then his estranged father added a “graduation�� clause to his inheritance, and now, he needs help to pass Biology with a professor who’s already betrayed him before.

Ro Shariff is a hopeless romantic with terrible luck in love—and now, Freddy’s new tutor. She keeps telling herself that she’s very happy with her on again/off again boyfriend, but Ro is desperate for real affection. As her tutoring sessions with Freddy lead to friendship and late-night phone calls, an undeniable heat begins to simmer between them, which they’re both trying desperately to ignore.

Although they are too protective of their newfound friendship to cross that line, Ro can’t stop thinking about how Freddy was her first kiss her freshman year at Waterfell, a spine-tingling moment seared into Ro’s memory that Freddy doesn’t seem to remember, and Freddy is determined to protect Ro from his reputation at all costs. Meanwhile, Ro wants to prove to him that despite what others have led him to believe, he’s worth more than his body. But maybe, just maybe, together they can learn how easily the right person can love every part of you, even your flaws.]]> 449 Peyton Corinne 1668068486 Tish 0 to-read 4.10 2025
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]]> 212924579
For Rose Marie Jones, risks are a hard no–except for Game Night. For one precious evening a week, Rose can forget about her demanding boss and her lackluster love life and focus on beating the pants off her friends. But none of them brings out her hyper-competitive side quite like William Ashdern.

Her best friend’s half-brother, William is the paragon of a sexy nerd. The tall, dorky, and handsome game designer is Rose’s playing nemesis. But when Rose decides to enter a contest with the board game she’s secretly invented, there’s only one person who can help her win.

Now what has always been a game between Rose and William is getting a lot more serious. And after spending her entire life trying not to lose, Rose might finally be ready to risk it all–and play to win.]]> 352 Shameez Patel 1538768380 Tish 0 to-read 4.01
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]]> 215361843 A lottery ticket + donuts = love in this steamy new fake dating romance from beloved author Denise Williams.

Who needs love? Not Sybil Sweet. After years of bouncing from job to job in search of something that feels right and from man to man in search of something special, Sybil is embracing her role as the directionless, floundering member of her family. All she really wants now is a little financial stability and carb comfort. Lucky for her, she’s got just enough in the bank to buy a lottery ticket, and the late-night donut store is open.

Kiran Anderson abandoned his dreams of becoming a doctor to take over running his family’s bakery, and after two years of fighting a losing battle to save the place, he’s exhausted and broke. But when a whirlwind of a woman sweeps in late one night, flirty energy gives way to more…until she runs out the next morning, leaving behind her winning lottery ticket.

Lucky for Kiran, his attempt to return the ticket looks like a grand romantic gesture and goes viral, sending sales through the roof. In an effort to keep the store afloat and to get Sybil’s family off of her back, they agree to fake a relationship for three months. Even with hundreds of millions of dollars, finding each other might end up being the sweetest bit of luck for both of them.]]> 400 Denise Williams 0593641434 Tish 0 to-read 3.49 2025
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]]> 220637398 The only way to get my inheritance? Marry Alexei Volkov—the grumpiest enforcer in the NHL, a brutally handsome jerk, and the last man I’d ever fall for.

In public, we act as besotted newlyweds, but in private, we’re at each other’s throats. He’s competitive, arrogant, and surly. The guy’s never cracked a smile in his life. He’s jealous of my ex, he glares at my high heels, and insists he’s not attracted to me. He’s only marrying me for citizenship.

Fighting with Alexei is more fun than expected, though, and beneath his grouchy exterior, Alexei is surprisingly caring, protective, and generous.

He cooks for me and worries about my safety.

He sends me flowers with secret meanings and spends way too much money on me.

He makes me sleep in his bed and calls me his wife.

For a guy who said he’d never fall in love with me, Alexei’s doing a good impression of it�� and now I’m wondering if this marriage is fake after all.]]> 464 Stephanie Archer Tish 0 to-read 4.48 2025
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]]> 211478453 For fans of Frankly in Love and Tokyo Ever After comes a romantic dramedy about finding love and reconnecting with your culture in the most surprising ways.

Taiwanese American Catie Carlson has never fit in with her white family. As much as she loves her stepmom and stepsister, she yearns to understand more about her culture and find her biological mother.

So Catie is shocked when an opportunity comes knocking on her Her summer spa coworker, Toby, says he’ll teach her Mandarin. In exchange, she needs to teach him how to date so he can finally work up the courage to ask out his crush. The only problem is that Catie doesn’t actually have any dating experience. But she can fake it.

With her late father’s copy of The Five Love Languages and all his annotated notes, Catie becomes the perfect dating coach. Or so she thinks. As she gets dangerously close to Toby and to finding out what really happened to her biological mom, she realizes that learning the language of love might be tougher than she thought.

Stefany Valentine’s debut novel is both a fresh, fun romance as well as a profound, luminous story about grief, family, transracial adoption, and what it means to truly follow your heart.]]> 304 Stefany Valentine 0593750977 Tish 0 to-read 3.83 2025
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]]> 228256271 A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Bride.

Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left—if he’ll have her.

As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn’t matter if Serena doesn’t reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe.

But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her—and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation…]]> 432 Ali Hazelwood 0593955013 Tish 0 to-read 4.40 2025
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]]> 218372325 “Kennedy Ryan pours her whole soul into everything she writes, and it makes for books that are heart-searing, sensual, and life affirming.”―EMILY HENRY, #1 New York Times bestselling author Hendrix Barry lives a fabulous life. She has phenomenal friends, a loving family, and a thriving business that places her in the entertainment industry's rarefied air. Your vision board? She’s probably living it.

She’s a woman with goals, dreams, ambitions—always striving upward.��And in the midst of everything, she's facing her toughest challenge caring for an aging parent.

Who has time for romance? From her experience, there's a low ROI on relationships. She hasn't met the man who can��keep up with her anyway. Until...him.

Tech mogul Maverick Bell is a dilemma wrapped in an exquisitely tailored suit and knee-melting charm. From their first charged glance at the summer's hottest party, Hendrix feels like she’s met her match. Only he can’t be. Mav may be the first to make her feel this seen and desired and appreciated, but he’s the last one she can have. Forbidden fruit is the juiciest, and this man is off limits if she plans to stay the course she’s set for herself.

But when Maverick gives chase—pursuing her, spoiling her,��understanding��her—is it time to let herself have something more?


A deeply moving and personal novel about sacrifice, self-reliance, and finding true happiness from “one of the finest romance writers of our age.�� ��Entertainment Weekly]]> 448 Kennedy Ryan 1538772809 Tish 0 to-read 4.50 2025
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]]> 220237323 Ana Huang Tish 0 to-read 4.39 2025
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]]> 216297956 THE ALL-NEW SMALL-TOWN ROMCOM FROM LUCY SCORE
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Hazel is given a one-two punch when she's forced to move out of her Upper East Side apartment and is given a final warning from her publisher.

If she doesn't turn in a book by her next deadline, they're cutting her loose.

Hazel rashly decides to leave what's left of her city life behind and impulse buys a house in rural Pennsylvania sight unseen. How better to entertain the loyal readers she still has and rediscover her writing mojo than immersing herself in small-town life?

Too bad this town looks to be on its last legs. At least she's finding swoon-worthy inspiration from her hot, grumpy contractor Cam and his animal-rescuing, community-involved family. It's all just research. What could go wrong?

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A note from the This series is my love letter to every reader who said they wanted to move to a fictional town . . . ]]> Lucy Score Tish 0 to-read 4.08 2025
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]]> 221251774
Clementine Clark isn’t looking for love. Growing up with a single mom who weeps over a new guy each week tends to have that effect on a girl. But Clementine doesn’t mind being the rational one—she’s even buried her musical dreams so deeply within herself that she hardly notices the hole it’s left in her life.

That is until her best friend calls her with a life-changing opportunity: to join Irish megastar Halloran on his first US tour as a backing vocalist. Clementine wants to reject the offer, but the pay is enough to change her and her mom’s life. Overnight, Clementine goes from serving enchiladas at the Happy Tortilla to belting high notes before a cheering crowd.

But the whiplash of trading small-town Texas for sold-out stadiums is nothing compared to the rush of performing with the enigmatic Thomas Patrick Halloran. Poet, introvert, and lyrical genius, Halloran quickly gets under Clementine’s skin. The two couldn’t see the world more differently. And yet, over the course of the next eight weeks on tour, the romantic rockstar might just strike an unforgettable chord in Clementine. But will it be enough for an encore?]]> 448 Kate Golden 059395341X Tish 0 to-read 3.80 2025
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]]> 217387810 It’s a thin line between love and love-hating.

Katie Vaughn has been burned by love in the past—now she may be lighting her career on fire. She has two choices: wait to get laid off from her job as a video producer or, at her coworker Cole’s request, take a career-making gig profiling Tom “Hutch�� Hutcheson, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in Key West.

The catch? Katie’s not exactly qualified. She can’t swim—but fakes it that she can.

Plus: Cole is Hutch’s brother. And they don’t get along. Next stop paradise!

But paradise is messier than it seems. As Katie gets entangled with Hutch (the most scientifically good looking man she has ever seen . . . but also a bit of a love hater), along with his colorful Aunt Rue and his rescue Great Dane, she gets trapped in a lie. Or two.

Swim lessons, helicopter flights, conga lines, drinking contests, hurricanes, and stolen kisses ensue—along with chances to tell the truth, to face old fears, and to be truly brave at last.]]> 320 Katherine Center 1250283825 Tish 0 to-read 4.02 2025
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]]> 214619719 The final book in the Lakefront Billionaires series by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Asher.

LORENZO
Five months. Two people “in love��. One fake relationship with an expiration date.
Sounds simple enough.
The problem is, Lily Muñoz and I have history.
So, when she volunteers to date me so I can improve my public image, I should say no.
Our past complicates everything, but since my future depends on her, I agree to her plan.
Faking it for the public is expected, but falling in love in private?
That isn’t part of our arrangement.

LILY
Using a dating app sounded like a great idea, up until I discovered Lorenzo Vittori was my match.
My sister’s boyfriend hates him. My mom is wary of him.
And me? I’ve spent the last year avoiding him.
But when my business is threatened, I’m forced into teaming up with Lorenzo to save it.
All I need to do is help him win the mayoral election, and he promises to protect my shop.
It doesn’t take me long to learn that I’m not cut out for fake relationships, but Lorenzo?
He isn’t capable of a real one.]]> 0 Lauren Asher 1964990009 Tish 0 to-read 4.21 2025
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]]> 213651279 A steamy chance encounter between a professional hockey player and the manic pixie dream girl he just can’t seem to forget takes a turn when the pair realize that their parents are engaged—in an all-new rom-com by #1��New York Times��bestselling author Tessa Bailey.

When professional hockey player Sig Gauthier’s car breaks down and his phone dies, he treks into a posh private country club to call a tow truck, where he encounters the alluring Chloe Clifford, the manic pixie dream girl who captivates him immediately with her sense of adventure and penchant for stealing champagne.

Sparks fly during a moonlight kiss and the enamored pair can’t wait to see each other again, but when Sig finally arrives to meet his dad’s new girlfriend over dinner, Chloe is confusingly also there. Turns out the girlfriend is Chloe’s mother. Oh, and they’re engaged.

Sig’s dream girl is his future stepsister.

Though the pair is now wary of being involved romantically, Chloe, a sheltered harp prodigy, yearns to escape her controlling mother. Sig promises to teach her the ins and outs of independence in Boston—but not inside his bedroom. They both know there can never be more than friendship between a famous hockey player and his high-society, soon-to-be stepsister. But keeping their relationship platonic grows harder amid the developing family drama, especially knowing they were meant for so much more��


]]> 320 Tessa Bailey 0063424797 Tish 0 to-read 3.56 2025
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]]> 219301810 A hitmaking songwriter and a bitter musician share a startling and inexplicable connection that they’ll do anything to shake, in the next sparkling, magical book from Ashley Poston.

Joni Lark is living the dream. She’s one of the most coveted songwriters in LA…and she can’t seem to write. There’s an emptiness inside her, and nothing seems to fill it.

When she returns to her hometown of Vienna Shores, North Carolina, she hopes that the sand, the surf, and the concerts at The Revelry, her family’s music venue, will spark her inspiration. But when she gets there, nothing is how she left it. Her best friend is avoiding her, her mother’s memories are fading fast, and The Revelry is closing.

How can she think about writing her next song when everything is changing without her?

Until she hears it. A melody in her head, lyric-less and half-formed, and an alluring and addictive voice to go with it—belonging, apparently, to a wry musician with hangups of his own.

Surely, he’s a figment of her overworked imagination.

But then the very real man attached to the voice shows up in Vienna Shores. He’s aggravating and gruff on the outside—nothing like the sweet, funny voice in Joni’s head—and he has a plan:

They’ll finish the song haunting them both, break their connection, and hope they don’t risk their hearts in the process.

Because that song stuck in their heads? Maybe it’s there for a reason.]]> Ashley Poston 0593641019 Tish 0 to-read 4.27 2025
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]]> 218559595 Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping new novel from Emily Henry.

Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years--or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century.

When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.

One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.

Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication

Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no reason to be concerned about losing this book, is glowering at her in a shaken-to-the core way that suggests he sees her as competition.

But the problem is, Margaret is only giving each of them pieces of her story. Pieces they can’t swap to put together because of an ironclad NDA and an inconvenient yearning pulsing between them every time they’re in the same room.

And it’s becoming abundantly clear that their story—just like the tale Margaret’s spinning—could be a mystery, tragedy, or love ballad…depending on who’s telling it.]]> 432 Emily Henry Tish 0 to-read 4.19 2025
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]]> 212469939
I’ve been running for most of my life, hiding away in a small town and hoping no one discovers who I truly am. The only problem is that I can never let anyone know the real me. Or at least that was true until my brother moved his best friend onto our shared property.

Now, I’m stuck trying to avoid the nosy billionaire’s probing questions and piercing stares. And it doesn’t help that I almost killed him the first time we met.

Oops.

But when all my carefully crafted lies come crashing down around me, it’s Linc stepping in to shield me. And when it looks like the person hunting me for all those years is back, Linc will do anything to keep me safe.

Only it’s not just my safety at risk. It’s my heart. Because when Linc touches me, I lose all sense. And when I truly get to know the broken billionaire, he’s so much more than a ruthless business tycoon. He’s the man showing me that it’s time to really live.

But I’m not the only one with secrets. Linc has them, too. And when the forces from our pasts emerge from the shadows, it’s with only one goal: to end the new life we’re building together. For good.]]> 402 Catherine Cowles 1951936655 Tish 0 to-read 4.38 2025
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]]> 194802722 A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry.

Daphne always loved the way her fiancé, Peter, told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it... right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra.

Which is how Daphne begins her new story: stranded in beautiful Waning Bay, Michigan, without friends or family but with a dream job as a children’s librarian (that barely pays the bills), and proposing to be roommates with the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra’s ex, Miles Nowak.

Scruffy and chaotic—with a penchant for taking solace in the sounds of heart break love ballads—Miles is exactly the opposite of practical, buttoned-up Daphne, whose coworkers know so little about her they have a running bet that she’s either FBI or in witness protection. The roommates mainly avoid one another, until one day, while drowning their sorrows, they form a tenuous friendship and a plan. If said plan also involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their summer adventures together, well, who could blame them?

But it’s all just for show, of course, because there’s no way Daphne would actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex... right?]]> 400 Emily Henry Tish 5
Daphne the FMC is a phenomenal character. Her emotions, her abandonment issues, the fact she is never "good enough" felt like I was reading a version of myself. and Miles, the MMC, was a dream. A true dreamy man, who was flawed but was perfect for Daphne because he was flawed. This was a great world to dive into. The side characters were so realistic and loveable.

I could've stayed in this story forever. Truly did I read this book or did it read ME moment.
One of my favorites this year. Emily, you have made a fan out of me. ]]> 4.21 2024
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First and foremost, I am a hater to my core. Let's start there. I did not get the hype with Ms. Emily Henry. I dnf'd both Beach Read and People We Take on Vacation. But because I am a team player and more than anything I wanted to understand, I decided to read Funny Story- her newest release- with my Fable Book Club (Thieves Corner - ya'll should join!! it's fun!!) anyways ~ this was in short, a masterpiece. What an absolutely beautiful story of second chances, womanhood, relationships, friendships and learning about yourself. I loved that the characters were in their 30's and dealt with 30 year old issues (and as a 31 year old, I completely felt like I was reading another version of myself.)

Daphne the FMC is a phenomenal character. Her emotions, her abandonment issues, the fact she is never "good enough" felt like I was reading a version of myself. and Miles, the MMC, was a dream. A true dreamy man, who was flawed but was perfect for Daphne because he was flawed. This was a great world to dive into. The side characters were so realistic and loveable.

I could've stayed in this story forever. Truly did I read this book or did it read ME moment.
One of my favorites this year. Emily, you have made a fan out of me.
]]> 230183874
But when my nephew’s guardianship is contested, I decide I’ll do whatever it takes to keep him in Rose Hill. Even if it means marrying the enemy.

Rhys Dupris.

A man who is secretive, broody, and completely infuriating. A man whose work takes him away for weeks on end and brings him back covered in mysterious bruises—ones he won’t talk about. In fact, we barely talk at all.

Which would be fine, except when he’s not talking, he’s staring. And the way he looks at me is borderline indecent.

The tension between us has always been palpable. But living under the same roof is a dangerous temptation.

I swore I would never forgive him. But that was before I knew the man behind the mask. The one who’s fierce and protective. The one who’s gentle and patient. The one who shows up for us when we need him most.

He’s not at all who I thought he was.

And that makes hating my husband so much harder�� and loving him just a little too easy.]]> 401 Elsie Silver 0349441669 Tish 0 to-read 4.09 2025
author: Elsie Silver
name: Tish
average rating: 4.09
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]]> 214331246 When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.

Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.

When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.]]> 387 Suzanne Collins 1546171460 Tish 0 to-read 4.61 2025
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name: Tish
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What happens when you’re snowed in on a mountain ranch, with the one man you definitely should not be fantasizing about?
I’ve always done what was expected of me. Layla Birch, the good girl.
Forced to grow up too fast. To take care of everything myself. I had a plan.
Only, I didn’t count on him. Colton Wilder. The cowboy nearly twice my age.
He’s my dream man. One who takes care of me, gives me a job, and makes my pulse thud harder every time he comes near.
My ex-boyfriend’s father.
The nights are long and cold on top of this mountain. As the snow grows thicker and the tension builds between us, we’re both inching closer to a line we shouldn’t cross.
Each day, it grows harder to resist the man who looks at me with longing in his eyes.
It’s tempting to forget about being the good girl for once.
No one would find out. Would they?


Chasing The Wild is an interconnected stand-alone, book 1 in the all-new Crimson Ridge series, and can be read separately. Intended for ages 18 and over.]]> 444 Elliott Rose Tish 4
(this was so fcking hot? so fcking good??)]]> 3.98
author: Elliott Rose
name: Tish
average rating: 3.98
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rating: 4
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rtc.

(this was so fcking hot? so fcking good??)
]]> 53981691 To stay far away from handsome men who promised it all.
My life was good without them. Stable, secure, predictable.

But one kiss showed me that I’d been playing it safe for far too long.
One night, and all I wanted was more of his wildfire.
One challenge and my carefully constructed walls tumbled down.

Amidst the rubble, I realized there was more to this man than I ever dreamed.
When everything fell apart, he showed me what it meant to stay.
How to truly live.

But when my demons return, that life might end up shorter than either of us expected…]]> 336 Catherine Cowles Tish 0 to-read 4.28 2020
author: Catherine Cowles
name: Tish
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2020
rating: 0
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]]> 209773181
He’s everything I’m not: grumpy, rude, and more than a little attached to his solitude. It doesn’t matter how many times I try to kill him with kindness; the man simply won’t crack.

Until he sees me shatter.

Because when my world comes crashing down around me, Anson is the one catching me as I fall. And as so-called accidents start plaguing every part of my life, it’s Anson who steps in to keep me safe.

As he does, I can’t help but feel a flicker of heat. And it only takes a single moment for that spark to ignite into flames, engulfing us both.

But Anson’s a man with secrets, and they have a price. When they’re revealed, neither of us will make it out unscathed…]]> 366 Catherine Cowles 1951936574 Tish 0 to-read 4.10 2024
author: Catherine Cowles
name: Tish
average rating: 4.10
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rating: 0
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]]> 226686015 “She was unraveling me, slowly but surely. I could feel it happening. Like she was gently unbuttoning the collar of a shirt that fit too tight.��

Single-minded drive earned Roland Miles success—and cost him his first love. When his marriage to Zoe ended, he did the only thing he knew. He dove into work to put his heartbreak behind him.

Zoe Sutton’s life hasn’t exactly gone to plan. She certainly didn’t plan on losing Roland or moving home to work for his family’s winery. Four years after their divorce, she wonders if her chance at happily ever after is behind her.

After discovering his family might lose their land, Roland comes home to help sort out the mess. But between his brothers�� antics, a baby sister who’s all grown up, and a father keeping secrets, complicated isn’t even the half of it.

And then there’s Zoe.

He didn’t come home looking for a second chance with her. But the more time they spend together, the more he realizes what they lost. What they could have again.

Because the truth is, they broke each other’s hearts. And maybe they’re the only ones who can put them back together.

Author’s note: A stoic hero who’s soft on the inside. A sassy heroine who doesn’t take any sh*t. Messy family. Lots of shenanigans. Mattress burning bonfires. And a second chance at love with a big HEA.

The Miles Family series are best enjoyed in order.]]> Claire Kingsley Tish 0 to-read 3.99 2018
author: Claire Kingsley
name: Tish
average rating: 3.99
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rating: 0
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]]> 123203183
Her job is simple: play the happy house wife in person and on social media and she will get awarded a million dollars of her inheritance. That money is more than enough for her to start a life on her own and away from her controlling parents. It should be easy.

But four years in, she’s more than ready to be done with this marriage. She’s pretty sure her husband hates her, and she longs for the freedom the end of their contract will bring—a freedom that is threatened when she’s called to meet Sebastian’s father, the orchestrator of this whole sham. She worries he will try to extend their contractual marriage.

What he does is worse.

Forced to move across the country due to a promotion for Sebastian is her worst nightmare, but her only choice is to pretend to be fine.

She prepares for the last year of their marriage to be more cold indifference, but being stuck in a new city shows a sweeter side of Sebastian that Lily never thought possible. Gone is the indifferent man she knows. In his place is the kind and patient man of her dreams.

But their clock is ticking—only one year of their marriage remains. Will they find love or will contractual obligations get in the way?

Contractual Obligations is a full length, standalone novel written in first person. If you like heartwarming romance, protective husbands, and spicy action, then this is the novel for you!]]> 357 Elle Rivers Tish 3 3.51 2023
author: Elle Rivers
name: Tish
average rating: 3.51
book published: 2023
rating: 3
read at: 2025/03/22
date added: 2025/03/22
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He taught me pain, patience, forgiveness, and the impact of the footprints I will leave in the sands of time. But most of all, he taught me what it meant to truly give my heart to another. It was short-lived and intense—a soul-shattering type of love—but it was mine, and I clung to it right until the end.

Noah Ryan was my salvation.
And I . . . I was his first great love.


Remember Us This Way is an intense short-lived epic love story that will leave the soul gasping for air. Please be mindful that this story is a tragedy with the purpose of taking its readers on an emotional journey.]]> 615 Sheridan Anne Tish 0 to-read 4.52
author: Sheridan Anne
name: Tish
average rating: 4.52
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]]> 201101867 The new binge-worthy novel from the “queen of the one-sit read,�� and New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door

Nothing ever happens in sleepy little Fairhill, Vermont. But this morning that will change. And one innocent question could be deadly. What have you done?

The teenagers get their kicks telling ghost stories in the old graveyard. The parents trust their kids will arrive home safe from school. Everyone knows everyone. Curtains rarely twitch. Front doors are left unlocked.

But Diana Brewer isn’t lying safely in her bed where she belongs. Instead she lies in a hayfield, circled by vultures, discovered by a local farmer.

How quickly a girl becomes a ghost. How quickly a town of friendly, familiar faces becomes a town of suspects, a place of fear and paranoia.

Someone in Fairhill did this. Everyone wants answers.]]> 304 Shari Lapena 0593489977 Tish 4 woah

girl��..she’s done it again. I stay listening to her audiobooks only to come home and make sure I finish the book in one sitting. I need Shari to get a motion picture deal cause that’s how GOOD her mysteries are.]]> 3.98 2024
author: Shari Lapena
name: Tish
average rating: 3.98
book published: 2024
rating: 4
read at: 2025/03/21
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woah

girl��..she’s done it again. I stay listening to her audiobooks only to come home and make sure I finish the book in one sitting. I need Shari to get a motion picture deal cause that’s how GOOD her mysteries are.
]]> 44094398 One moment to link two souls forever.

That moment came when I pulled her out of her darkest hour.
The tragedy that threatened to swallow her whole and shatter her innocence.

Save her.
Protect her.
Love her.
I vowed.

Ten years later, my vows are the same.

But I’m different
She’s different
We’re different.

And the feelings threatening to break free have the power to destroy everything.

I’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe, but what if the very thing she needs protection from
...is me?
]]> 308 Q.B. Tyler Tish 0 age-gap, straight-porn 3.88
author: Q.B. Tyler
name: Tish
average rating: 3.88
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rating: 0
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date added: 2025/03/18
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]]> 197223920
Greyson Thompson works for the recycling company and has sworn off love, but he can't deny his feelings for Ocean. With the two of them running into each other multiple times, it has to mean something. Working up the nerve to ask her out, Greyson believes everything is in his favor�� until he sees Ocean with another man.

With the woman he’s slowly falling for showing interest in another man, can Greyson be the best pick for her, or will he back out and let the next man take what he feels is his? Ocean is dating to see what's out there, and at this point, may the best man win!]]> 137 Monae Nicole Tish 3
That being said, the miscommunication in this book was a lot. I don’t mind a little tension, but at times, it felt like things could have been resolved with just one honest conversation. And Grayson? Whew. I get the protective, alpha energy, but for someone who just met Ocean, he was a little too possessive. Like, sir, she is ALLOWED to see other people! That aspect made him feel borderline toxic at times, which kept me from fully loving his character.

Still, despite those moments, this was a really enjoyable read and listen! If you’re looking for a quick romance with characters that feel real, chemistry that jumps off the page, and just the right amount of drama, This Love is a Sure Thing is worth checking out.]]> 4.43
author: Monae Nicole
name: Tish
average rating: 4.43
book published:
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This was such a great, quick read! Monae Nicole delivers a fast-paced, engaging romance with characters who feel real and situations that, while dramatic, are completely believable. Ocean and Grayson have undeniable chemistry, and I loved how natural their interactions felt—like two people genuinely navigating the messy, exciting, and sometimes frustrating early stages of attraction.

That being said, the miscommunication in this book was a lot. I don’t mind a little tension, but at times, it felt like things could have been resolved with just one honest conversation. And Grayson? Whew. I get the protective, alpha energy, but for someone who just met Ocean, he was a little too possessive. Like, sir, she is ALLOWED to see other people! That aspect made him feel borderline toxic at times, which kept me from fully loving his character.

Still, despite those moments, this was a really enjoyable read and listen! If you’re looking for a quick romance with characters that feel real, chemistry that jumps off the page, and just the right amount of drama, This Love is a Sure Thing is worth checking out.
]]> 123269274
It’s been six years since the woman I loved was mine. What Maverick and I had was brief. A gasp. A shooting star, so real, so vivid. Just out of reach.

But lies meant to protect my family, her, forced her into my brother’s arms instead of mine. And I’m left to pick up the destroyed pieces of my soul all alone.

I don’t want to love again. I can’t. The part of me that was capable is too thickly scarred. My brother’s wife is still the shadow behind the blink. The scorch in my lungs with every breath.

But then she walks into my life, and I'm thrown.

Isla McClain is innocuous. Intense. Unexpected. Random and variable. She drowns out the rumble of past failures like blessed white noise. And she is the only woman who can totally eclipse the one before her.

Until I discover the true weight of a lie.]]> K.L. Kreig 1943443394 Tish 0 to-read 5.00
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name: Tish
average rating: 5.00
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Mafia families from around the world send their children to Kingmakers Academy to learn the skills of criminal enterprise.

Under the rules of Sanctuary, students are forbidden to fight or kill. But rivalries are high, tensions inflamed, and forbidden love arises in the most unlikely places��

Welcome to Kingmakers]]> 509 Sophie Lark Tish 0 4.25 2021
author: Sophie Lark
name: Tish
average rating: 4.25
book published: 2021
rating: 0
read at: 2022/01/31
date added: 2025/03/17
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due to the authors�� racism: I no longer support them.
]]> 55313082 I’ll Protect Her�� Whether She Likes It Or Not.

Riona Griffin is gorgeous, intelligent, and iron-willed. My perfect woman, except she hates my guts.

She thinks she doesn’t need anybody. But she needs me.

She’s being hunted by an assassin who never misses his mark.

I’m going to stay by her side, day and night, keeping her safe. Riona thinks that’s a fate worse than death but I know she’ll learn to love me.

If this hitman wants to kill her, he’ll have to go through me first.

“Broken Vow�� is the wild and dangerous fifth installment in the "Brutal Birthright" series. It's a standalone Bodyguard Mafia Romance, with a HEA and no cliffhanger. Contains steamy scenes.

The Lark Notes:

I knew I needed someone hot as hell to melt Riona’s icy heart. Raylan is a rancher, a soldier, and a southern boy with charm to burn. Best of all, he loves a challenge. My favorite parts to write were the fish-out-of-water scenes, when uptight Riona ends up on Raylan’s ranch. I loved finding creative ways for Raylan to use his riding crop...]]> 446 Sophie Lark Tish 0 4.15 2020
author: Sophie Lark
name: Tish
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2020
rating: 0
read at: 2021/04/05
date added: 2025/03/17
shelves: 2021-favorites, enemies-to-lovers, mafia-reads, military-police-force-firefighter
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due to the authors�� racism: I no longer support them.
]]> 54612984
She Cut My Heart Open…⁠
��
I only meant to steal a car. I didn’t know I was stealing a girl, too. Until the most gorgeous face I’d ever seen popped up in the rear-view mirror.��
��
I fell hard, fast, and forever…⁠
��
But she tore out my heart �� left me alone and bleeding.��
��
How can I forget her, when I have to see that damned perfect face on billboards and magazines?��
��
It’s torture.��
��
9 long years. I thought I moved on.��
��
Then I saw her in the flesh…⁠
��
And my heart started bleeding all over again…⁠]]> 464 Sophie Lark Tish 0 4.00 2020
author: Sophie Lark
name: Tish
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2020
rating: 0
read at: 2021/10/26
date added: 2025/03/17
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due to the authors�� racism: I no longer support them.
]]> 54278218
Callum Griffin is the heir to the Irish Mafia. He’s ruthless, arrogant, and he wants to kill me.

We got off on the wrong foot when I set a (very small) fire in his house.

Our families believe a marriage pact is the only thing that will prevent all-out warfare.

I think I might need to murder him while he sleeps.

This would all be a lot easier if Callum wasn’t so damned good-looking.

But I’ve got a lockbox around my heart. Because even if I’m forced to marry him��

I could never love a brutal prince.

“Brutal Prince�� is the explosive first act in the epic “Brutal Birthright�� series. It’s a stand-alone Dark Mafia Romance, complete with HEA and no cliffhangers. It contains blazing hot bedroom scenes for mature readers only!!!]]> 376 Sophie Lark Tish 0 3.89 2020
author: Sophie Lark
name: Tish
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2020
rating: 0
read at: 2020/12/03
date added: 2025/03/17
shelves: enemies-to-lovers, mafia-reads, millionares-billionares, arranged-marriage-of-convenience
review:
due to the authors�� racism: I no longer support them.
]]> 55217325
Camille Rivera is drowning. Her father’s sick, her brother’s in deep with a dirty cop, and her mechanic shop is failing.

Nero Gallo is the neighborhood psychopath. As vicious as he is gorgeous, Camille has watched him burn through every girl in a ten-mile radius, breaking hearts and never, ever getting attached.

Which is why she can’t believe it when Nero saves her from a seriously sticky situation. They’ve lived next to each other all their lives �� is it possible she never really knew him at all?

Camille is about to learn that the only thing more dangerous than trusting Nero is falling for him.]]> 412 Sophie Lark Tish 0 3.93 2020
author: Sophie Lark
name: Tish
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2020
rating: 0
read at: 2021/03/17
date added: 2025/03/17
shelves: 2021-favorites, mafia-reads, friends-to-lovers, best-book-boyfriends
review:
due to the authors�� racism: I no longer support them.
]]> 63897910
『아기가 생겼어요』는 12개월 연속 월요연재 1위를 차지�� 레전�� 웹툰으로, 결혼하자�� 성큼성큼 다가오는 강두준�� 사랑�� 먼저�� 장희원의 아슬아슬 밀�� 로맨스를 그리�� 있다. 윤리��, 교육적으�� 완벽�� 선생님을 꿈꾸�� 혼전순결�� 지켜오�� 중인 장희원은 오래�� 첫사랑이 절친�� 커플�� 되는 �� 보고 �� 결심�� 하며 회원�� 고급 바로 향한��. 그곳에서 이뤄�� 만남은 황홀�� 원나잇으�� 이어지��, 이후 산부인과에서 다시 마주�� �� ‘강두준��! 두준은 희원�� 임신�� �� 알아채고 책임�� 지겠다�� 급작스레 청혼�� 한다. 첫사랑에�� 좋아한다�� �� 한마디도 조심스러�� 희원은 두준�� 어이없는 청혼�� 의문�� 던지느라 몸과 마음 모두 바쁜 나날�� 시작되는데��.

철저�� 계획주의�� 두준은 희원으로 인해 모든 계획�� 어그러지�� 삶을 받아들이��, 조심성과 경계심으�� 무장�� 희원은 두준�� 행동�� 지켜보�� 조금�� 확신�� 손에 들어온다. �� 둘은 그동�� 살아보지 못했�� 삶의 방식�� 서로에게 안겨주며 그로 인해 각자�� 세계가 점차 변화하�� 이윽�� 하나가 되는 이야기를 들려준��. �� 짝사랑의 갈무리를 짓느�� �� �� 잃은 희원�� 그런 그녀에게 성큼 다가서서 “잘됐네��. 나는 방향�� 길도 �� 찾습니다.”라�� 말하�� 두준�� 모습에서 상대방을 보듬�� 깊은 사랑�� �� �� 있는 동시��, 처음 경험하는 서툰 첫사랑에 가�� �� 구석�� 간질간질하게 되는 풋사랑까지 느낄 �� 있다.

또한 한쪽�� 끊임없는 마음 공세에도 �� �� 동안 거들떠보지�� 않던 �� 사람�� 마음�� 드디�� 조금�� 움직이�� 시작하는 풋풋�� 고등학생��, 볶고 지지�� 싸우�� 화해하고 볼일 �� 볼일 �� �� 사이�� 커플 �� 마음 가�� 인물�� 이야기를 따라가�� 보면, 시간�� ‘순삭’되�� 경험�� 하게 된다. �� 사람�� 예정�� 없던 원나잇으�� 시작�� �� 관계는 과연 사랑�� 먼저일까, 책임�� 먼저일까? 2030에게 전하�� 희원�� 두준�� 메시지�� 함께 펼쳐보자!]]> 224 Jung Lee Tish 5 4.21
author: Jung Lee
name: Tish
average rating: 4.21
book published:
rating: 5
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]]> 63897958
『아기가 생겼어요』는 12개월 연속 월요연재 1위를 차지�� 레전�� 웹툰으로, 결혼하자�� 성큼성큼 다가오는 강두준�� 사랑�� 먼저�� 장희원의 아슬아슬 밀�� 로맨스를 그리�� 있다. 윤리��, 교육적으�� 완벽�� 선생님을 꿈꾸�� 혼전순결�� 지켜오�� 중인 장희원은 오래�� 첫사랑이 절친�� 커플�� 되는 �� 보고 �� 결심�� 하며 회원�� 고급 바로 향한��. 그곳에서 이뤄�� 만남은 황홀�� 원나잇으�� 이어지��, 이후 산부인과에서 다시 마주�� �� ‘강두준��! 두준은 희원�� 임신�� �� 알아채고 책임�� 지겠다�� 급작스레 청혼�� 한다. 첫사랑에�� 좋아한다�� �� 한마디도 조심스러�� 희원은 두준�� 어이없는 청혼�� 의문�� 던지느라 몸과 마음 모두 바쁜 나날�� 시작되는데��.

철저�� 계획주의�� 두준은 희원으로 인해 모든 계획�� 어그러지�� 삶을 받아들이��, 조심성과 경계심으�� 무장�� 희원은 두준�� 행동�� 지켜보�� 조금�� 확신�� 손에 들어온다. �� 둘은 그동�� 살아보지 못했�� 삶의 방식�� 서로에게 안겨주며 그로 인해 각자�� 세계가 점차 변화하�� 이윽�� 하나가 되는 이야기를 들려준��. �� 짝사랑의 갈무리를 짓느�� �� �� 잃은 희원�� 그런 그녀에게 성큼 다가서서 “잘됐네��. 나는 방향�� 길도 �� 찾습니다.”라�� 말하�� 두준�� 모습에서 상대방을 보듬�� 깊은 사랑�� �� �� 있는 동시��, 처음 경험하는 서툰 첫사랑에 가�� �� 구석�� 간질간질하게 되는 풋사랑까지 느낄 �� 있다.

또한 한쪽�� 끊임없는 마음 공세에도 �� �� 동안 거들떠보지�� 않던 �� 사람�� 마음�� 드디�� 조금�� 움직이�� 시작하는 풋풋�� 고등학생��, 볶고 지지�� 싸우�� 화해하고 볼일 �� 볼일 �� �� 사이�� 커플 �� 마음 가�� 인물�� 이야기를 따라가�� 보면, 시간�� ‘순삭’되�� 경험�� 하게 된다. �� 사람�� 예정�� 없던 원나잇으�� 시작�� �� 관계는 과연 사랑�� 먼저일까, 책임�� 먼저일까? 2030에게 전하�� 희원�� 두준�� 메시지�� 함께 펼쳐보자!]]> 196 Jung Lee Tish 5 4.21
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name: Tish
average rating: 4.21
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『아기가 생겼어요』는 12개월 연속 월요연재 1위를 차지�� 레전�� 웹툰으로, 결혼하자�� 성큼성큼 다가오는 강두준�� 사랑�� 먼저�� 장희원의 아슬아슬 밀�� 로맨스를 그리�� 있다. 윤리��, 교육적으�� 완벽�� 선생님을 꿈꾸�� 혼전순결�� 지켜오�� 중인 장희원은 오래�� 첫사랑이 절친�� 커플�� 되는 �� 보고 �� 결심�� 하며 회원�� 고급 바로 향한��. 그곳에서 이뤄�� 만남은 황홀�� 원나잇으�� 이어지��, 이후 산부인과에서 다시 마주�� �� ‘강두준��! 두준은 희원�� 임신�� �� 알아채고 책임�� 지겠다�� 급작스레 청혼�� 한다. 첫사랑에�� 좋아한다�� �� 한마디도 조심스러�� 희원은 두준�� 어이없는 청혼�� 의문�� 던지느라 몸과 마음 모두 바쁜 나날�� 시작되는데��.

철저�� 계획주의�� 두준은 희원으로 인해 모든 계획�� 어그러지�� 삶을 받아들이��, 조심성과 경계심으�� 무장�� 희원은 두준�� 행동�� 지켜보�� 조금�� 확신�� 손에 들어온다. �� 둘은 그동�� 살아보지 못했�� 삶의 방식�� 서로에게 안겨주며 그로 인해 각자�� 세계가 점차 변화하�� 이윽�� 하나가 되는 이야기를 들려준��. �� 짝사랑의 갈무리를 짓느�� �� �� 잃은 희원�� 그런 그녀에게 성큼 다가서서 “잘됐네��. 나는 방향�� 길도 �� 찾습니다.”라�� 말하�� 두준�� 모습에서 상대방을 보듬�� 깊은 사랑�� �� �� 있는 동시��, 처음 경험하는 서툰 첫사랑에 가�� �� 구석�� 간질간질하게 되는 풋사랑까지 느낄 �� 있다.

또한 한쪽�� 끊임없는 마음 공세에도 �� �� 동안 거들떠보지�� 않던 �� 사람�� 마음�� 드디�� 조금�� 움직이�� 시작하는 풋풋�� 고등학생��, 볶고 지지�� 싸우�� 화해하고 볼일 �� 볼일 �� �� 사이�� 커플 �� 마음 가�� 인물�� 이야기를 따라가�� 보면, 시간�� ‘순삭’되�� 경험�� 하게 된다. �� 사람�� 예정�� 없던 원나잇으�� 시작�� �� 관계는 과연 사랑�� 먼저일까, 책임�� 먼저일까? 2030에게 전하�� 희원�� 두준�� 메시지�� 함께 펼쳐보자!]]> 208 Jung Lee 1127507907 Tish 5 4.21
author: Jung Lee
name: Tish
average rating: 4.21
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『아기가 생겼어요』는 12개월 연속 월요연재 1위를 차지�� 레전�� 웹툰으로, 결혼하자�� 성큼성큼 다가오는 강두준�� 사랑�� 먼저�� 장희원의 아슬아슬 밀�� 로맨스를 그리�� 있다. 윤리��, 교육적으�� 완벽�� 선생님을 꿈꾸�� 혼전순결�� 지켜오�� 중인 장희원은 오래�� 첫사랑이 절친�� 커플�� 되는 �� 보고 �� 결심�� 하며 회원�� 고급 바로 향한��. 그곳에서 이뤄�� 만남은 황홀�� 원나잇으�� 이어지��, 이후 산부인과에서 다시 마주�� �� ‘강두준��! 두준은 희원�� 임신�� �� 알아채고 책임�� 지겠다�� 급작스레 청혼�� 한다. 첫사랑에�� 좋아한다�� �� 한마디도 조심스러�� 희원은 두준�� 어이없는 청혼�� 의문�� 던지느라 몸과 마음 모두 바쁜 나날�� 시작되는데��.

철저�� 계획주의�� 두준은 희원으로 인해 모든 계획�� 어그러지�� 삶을 받아들이��, 조심성과 경계심으�� 무장�� 희원은 두준�� 행동�� 지켜보�� 조금�� 확신�� 손에 들어온다. �� 둘은 그동�� 살아보지 못했�� 삶의 방식�� 서로에게 안겨주며 그로 인해 각자�� 세계가 점차 변화하�� 이윽�� 하나가 되는 이야기를 들려준��. �� 짝사랑의 갈무리를 짓느�� �� �� 잃은 희원�� 그런 그녀에게 성큼 다가서서 “잘됐네��. 나는 방향�� 길도 �� 찾습니다.”라�� 말하�� 두준�� 모습에서 상대방을 보듬�� 깊은 사랑�� �� �� 있는 동시��, 처음 경험하는 서툰 첫사랑에 가�� �� 구석�� 간질간질하게 되는 풋사랑까지 느낄 �� 있다.

또한 한쪽�� 끊임없는 마음 공세에도 �� �� 동안 거들떠보지�� 않던 �� 사람�� 마음�� 드디�� 조금�� 움직이�� 시작하는 풋풋�� 고등학생��, 볶고 지지�� 싸우�� 화해하고 볼일 �� 볼일 �� �� 사이�� 커플 �� 마음 가�� 인물�� 이야기를 따라가�� 보면, 시간�� ‘순삭’되�� 경험�� 하게 된다. �� 사람�� 예정�� 없던 원나잇으�� 시작�� �� 관계는 과연 사랑�� 먼저일까, 책임�� 먼저일까? 2030에게 전하�� 희원�� 두준�� 메시지�� 함께 펼쳐보자!]]> 216 Jung Lee 1127507915 Tish 5 4.27
author: Jung Lee
name: Tish
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태우�� 향한 마음�� 이윽�� 깨닫�� �� 세현! 하지�� 이미 본인�� 연결해준 다혜와 사귀�� 있는 듯한 상황�� 태우�� 어찌 대할지 몰라 걱정�� 한가득이��. 이런 상황�� 털어놓으�� 마음�� 다잡�� 세현�� 보면�� 두준�� 향한 자신�� 마음�� 명확하게 결정해보기로 결심�� 희원은 설레�� 맘으�� 도착�� 집에�� 해인�� 마주치게 되는데��!]]> 260 Jung Lee 1127508067 Tish 5 4.22
author: Jung Lee
name: Tish
average rating: 4.22
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rating: 5
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date added: 2025/03/14
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엄마와�� 시간�� 되돌아보�� 괴로워하�� 희원�� 자신만의 방식으로 묵묵�� 보듬�� 위로하는 두준. �� 사람은 더없�� 가까워지�� 시간�� 갖는��. 한편 해인�� 아버지가 선처�� 요구하러 회사�� 찾아오고, 옛정�� 흔들�� 두준은 �� 번만 �� 용서하기�� 한다. 얼마 ��, 희원에게 수상�� 전화가 걸려오는데��!]]> 268 Jung Lee 1127508237 Tish 5 4.21
author: Jung Lee
name: Tish
average rating: 4.21
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희원�� 두준�� 관계를 위협하던 모든 것에�� 벗어�� 평온�� 시간�� 갖는 �� 사람. 행복�� 마음�� 가득한 한편, 희원은 마지�� 수업�� 앞두�� 마음�� 싱숭생숭하다. 게다가 엄마�� 재혼 결혼식에 초대�� 받아 고민 끝에 식장�� 갔지�� 결국 �� 좋은 소리�� 듣고 마는데��!출산 �� 육아 전쟁부��, 화해와 �� 끈끈�� 애정으로 마무리되�� 이야기까지 모은 『아기가 생겼어요�� 본편 완결��!]]> 272 Jung Lee 1127508245 Tish 5 4.33
author: Jung Lee
name: Tish
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이상은 현실보다 아름답기�� 바라��, 공포와 스릴�� 미스터리�� 열광하는 어설�� 로맨티스��.
글�� 읽고 쓰는 �� 인생�� 대부분을 소비�� �� 있기�� 매순�� 소망하며.
출간��: 전자책『두 얼굴�� 그대��,『서루��,종이책『영�� 공감』]]> 232 Jung Lee 1127508342 Tish 5 4.33
author: Jung Lee
name: Tish
average rating: 4.33
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]]> 199928276 A recently deceased woman meets “the one�� in the afterlife waiting room, scoring a second chance at life (and love!) if she can find him on Earth before ten days are up��.

If she wasn’t dead already, Delphie would be dying of embarrassment. Not only did she just die by choking on a microwaveable burger, she’s also now standing in her "sparkle and shine" nightie in front of the hottest man she’s ever seen. And he’s smiling at her.

As they start to chat, everything else becomes background noise. That is, until someone comes running through a door yelling something about a huge mistake and sends the dreamy stranger back down to Earth. And here Delphie was thinking her luck might be different in the afterlife.

When Delphie is offered a deal in which she can return to Earth and reconnect with the mysterious man, she jumps at the opportunity to find her possible soulmate and a fresh start. But to find him in a city of millions, Delphie is going to have to listen to her heart, learn to ask for help, and perhaps even see the magic in the life she’s leaving behind. . . .]]> 369 Kirsty Greenwood 0593816137 Tish 5 second-chance 4.05 2024
author: Kirsty Greenwood
name: Tish
average rating: 4.05
book published: 2024
rating: 5
read at: 2024/03/19
date added: 2025/03/14
shelves: second-chance
review:
Easily one of the best romance-comedy books I have read in a long time. What a refreshing set of characters who all deserve the happiest of endings. I love this unexpected enemies to lovers, forced proximity romance. And I had to keep reading because it reminded me of the little mermaid but��.on land? Either way, it was phenomenal. An unexpectedly great read.
]]> 58530636 Can you stop a murder after it’s already happened?

Late October. After midnight. You’re waiting up for your seventeen-year-old son. He’s late. As you watch from the window, he emerges, and you realize he isn’t he’s walking toward a man, and he’s armed.

You can’t believe it when you see him do your funny, happy teenage son, he kills a stranger, right there on the street outside your house. You don’t know who. You don’t know why. You only know your son is now in custody. His future shattered.

That night you fall asleep in despair. All is lost. Until you wake . . .

. . . and it is yesterday.

And then you wake again . . .

. . . and it is the day before yesterday.

Every morning you wake up a day earlier, another day before the murder. With another chance to stop it. Somewhere in the past lies an answer. The trigger for this crime—and you don’t have a choice but to find it . . .]]> 368 Gillian McAllister 0063252368 Tish 4 4.09 2022
author: Gillian McAllister
name: Tish
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2022
rating: 4
read at: 2024/06/11
date added: 2025/03/14
shelves: books-i-will-think-about-forever
review:
this turned out to be a romance book within a mystery novel and I could not resist it. the plot twists. the love between family. the way I love them all, this little family of 3. truly and utterly one of the best books ive read this year. The reason it’s not 5 stars was because at times it was a little hard to keep up with & the pace in the beginning was devastatingly slow.
]]> 216386511 Sometimes the last thing you expect is exactly what you need, the final missing piece. And sometimes it comes in the form of a towering, broody sheriff, determined to get in your way at every step.

Ridley Sawyer knows what it’s like to miss someone, to feel like a piece of her vanished—because it happened to her the night her twin sister disappeared.

Now, Ridley channels that loss into hope, traveling the country covering cold cases for her true crime podcast. She might not have found justice for her sister but that doesn’t stop her from finding it for others.

Until Sheriff Colter Brooks gets in her way.

Colt knows what it’s like to have reporters descend on his town in the wake of a tragedy, and he’s not about to let a fiery podcaster stir up trouble. It doesn’t matter that her haunting blue eyes tell him there’s more to Ridley’s story or that he can’t stop imagining what it would be like to touch her.

But when Ridley’s cold case turns hot and she’s thrust into the crosshairs, Colt has no choice but to step in. Suddenly, Ridley’s living at his house, drinking his whiskey, and stealing his dog’s affections. But she’s also proving that she’s so much more than his first impression.

And as they get closer to the truth, the game they’ve been playing might just turn deadly…]]> 402 Catherine Cowles 1464224307 Tish 5
Catherine Cowles absolutely outdid herself with All the Missing Pieces. This book delivered the perfect balance of mystery, romance, and just the right amount of tension to keep me hooked from start to finish. The way she wove together suspense and heartfelt emotion was nothing short of masterful.

The chemistry between the main characters was electric, and the romance unfolded in a way that felt both organic and deeply satisfying. The small-town setting, layered with secrets and danger, created the ideal backdrop for a story that had me on the edge of my seat. And the spice? Just enough to heighten the tension without overpowering the emotional depth of the relationship. Their banter, their tension, their undeniable connection—I was completely obsessed.


One thing about Catherine Cowles—she never misses. But this book? It might just be my favorite of hers yet. The dynamic between the brother’s best friend and little sister was so compelling that I need a whole separate book about them immediately.


From start to finish, All the Missing Pieces was a gripping, heart-pounding, and utterly romantic read. Catherine Cowles knocked it out of the park, and I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time.]]> 4.46 2025
author: Catherine Cowles
name: Tish
average rating: 4.46
book published: 2025
rating: 5
read at: 2025/03/14
date added: 2025/03/14
shelves: 2025-favs, military-police-force-firefighter, steamy-as-hell
review:
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐��

Catherine Cowles absolutely outdid herself with All the Missing Pieces. This book delivered the perfect balance of mystery, romance, and just the right amount of tension to keep me hooked from start to finish. The way she wove together suspense and heartfelt emotion was nothing short of masterful.

The chemistry between the main characters was electric, and the romance unfolded in a way that felt both organic and deeply satisfying. The small-town setting, layered with secrets and danger, created the ideal backdrop for a story that had me on the edge of my seat. And the spice? Just enough to heighten the tension without overpowering the emotional depth of the relationship. Their banter, their tension, their undeniable connection—I was completely obsessed.


One thing about Catherine Cowles—she never misses. But this book? It might just be my favorite of hers yet. The dynamic between the brother’s best friend and little sister was so compelling that I need a whole separate book about them immediately.


From start to finish, All the Missing Pieces was a gripping, heart-pounding, and utterly romantic read. Catherine Cowles knocked it out of the park, and I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time.
]]> 60626436
Five years later, she returns.

With a past she refuses to talk about, Hallie needs to walk the halls of her old school with her head held high.

She can’t fall, especially when the woodwork teacher takes an interest in her and promises this time no one is chasing her out of town.

Daniel Miller is older, stronger and obsessed with making Hallie talk. They should be complete opposites, but against all odds, the conversations last hours and the chemistry is undeniable.

Hallie has a secret, but so does Daniel.
He’s the woodwork teacher, and she’s the costume designer.
He’s smiles, and she’s the silence.
He’s determined, and she’s his.

*Fifteen years age gap, a quiet heroine and a small town full of gossip. Dark at times, honest, but mostly hop]]> 244 Amy Oliveira 1739789504 Tish 4 age-gap, emotional-af 4.08 2022
author: Amy Oliveira
name: Tish
average rating: 4.08
book published: 2022
rating: 4
read at: 2025/02/07
date added: 2025/03/14
shelves: age-gap, emotional-af
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The population of Falls Creek, North Carolina, is a collective menace to society. Layla thought the first line of her orientation packet was a joke, but she soon realized it was all facts. After only a few hours on the job, the whip-smart flight nurse found herself flying headfirst into small-town drama.

Police Officer Callum Fletcher needs a fiancé, and he needs one fast.

His best option? The alluring nurse who had put him back together after one of his worst days on the force. She was the new girl in town and needed a place to stay.

The elusive bachelor could handle a temporary roommate if she could handle a town full of gossiping busybodies, his meddling grandma, and a former date who still had her sights set on being the future Mrs. Fletcher.

The only problem?

Layla Mousavi doesn’t date cops anymore. Especially ones with commitment issues the size of a Ferris wheel.]]> 398 Maggie C. Gates Tish 4 3.95 2023
author: Maggie C. Gates
name: Tish
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2023
rating: 4
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]]> 61165761
At nineteen, Willa Hawthorne had ambitions, a determination in her heart, and plans for the future. All of which vanished the moment she saw two pink lines.

College parties and independence are replaced with late-night feedings and howling cries. As a single mom in a town that isn’t her home, she’s hanging by a thread. When her newborn’s rare moment of sleep is interrupted by her noisy neighbor, the thread snaps.

Rebuilding his life after his marriage left him in shambles, Archer Thomas isn’t expecting his new neighbor to have a breakdown at his front door. The last thing he needs is to become involved, but Archer can’t help stepping in when the struggling young woman’s daughter steals his heart.

Willa isn’t one to ask for help, but when life flips the script, sometimes accepting the hand of the gorgeous single dad next door is the only answer.]]> 317 Mindy Michele Tish 4 age-gap, single-parent 4.07
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name: Tish
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This had the makings of being a five star read. It really did. The story hooked me. The two main leads and their chemistry made me jump with joy from the very start but somewhere along the way the story lost its connection. I would blame it on the fact that this was a closed door (open door?) romance. There wasn’t any spice scenes (not that there needs to be!!) but I feel like one good scene would’ve done this book better especially with insane tension between the two leads. But also, I felt like parts of the story were rushed. Especially when it came to FMC and her daddy/ baby daddy issues. That could’ve been explored more and deeper depth. I really did like this, just not enough for it to be a five star book. It’s a solid 3.5-4 star and I’m excited to see what else this author has written!
]]> 223108767
Cèsar Nadal is arguably the best private investigator in the business. So when he’s outsourced to find dirt on a competing company’s executive to keep her from outbidding his client, he isn’t surprised.

But this time is a little different. Because when he takes one look at the woman he’s meant to ruin, he’s smitten.

Deirdre Klarke prides herself on her integrity…despite running a sector of the family business whose very foundation is littered with dead bodies. The Klarke family name carries more weight than Deirdre cares to wear anymore. But she’s determined to make a name for herself in Austin.

All is well until Deirdre feels like someone is watching her.

But as she becomes familiar with the efficient man who makes himself useful when breaking into her home, she finds herself getting sucked into a seductive dance with her stalker.

As the lonely crime family darling cozies up to her mysterious suitor, both of their secrets threaten to unravel their newfound affections.]]> Evelyn Leigh Tish 0 to-read 0.0
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]]> 22609310
For once, Auburn takes a chance and puts her heart in control, only to discover that Owen is hiding a huge secret. The magnitude of his past threatens to destroy everything Auburn loves most, and the only way to get her life back on track is to cut Owen out of it—but can she do it?]]> 306 Colleen Hoover 1476791457 Tish 4 4.14 2015
author: Colleen Hoover
name: Tish
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2015
rating: 4
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date added: 2025/03/01
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]]> 217536270
In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn't much a girl wouldn't do for a glass of water.

Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs for as long as she can remember.

But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone.

When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently re-opens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares... but it turns out they're real, and Saeris has landed herself in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed.

The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist's magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him . . . or her.

Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he's the only way Saeris is going to make it home.]]> 624 Callie Hart 1538774194 Tish 0 to-read 4.29 2024
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name: Tish
average rating: 4.29
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]]> 216522630 She’s the one that got away. He’s the one that never let her go.

From the bestselling author of Done and Dusted and Swift and Saddled, the next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a small town romance in which past lovers get a second chance to rediscover what they lost.

Camille Ashwood had always loved a plan. Her latest was her best yet. She was going to get married so she could secure her daughter’s future, get her overbearing parents off her back, and finally start building her own life in small town Meadowlark, Wyoming. Easy, right?

But when her groom doesn’t show up to the wedding, Cam’s life is turned upside down—she doesn’t even have a place to live. That is, until she finds out the house she’s loved since high school is available to rent. There’s only one problem: the neighbor.

Dusty Tucker has spent nearly all of his adult life running. Running from what, though? More like who: Cam Ashwood. But ever since he returned home last year, the girl who was his first, well, everything has become a woman seemingly determined to keep him at arm’s length. And he was okay with that—at least, that’s what he kept telling himself. She was getting married, after all. But now she’s single and living next door. Dusty wants to show her that they can be friends, and that he can stay put.

Despite her best attempts to stay far away from Dusty Tucker, Cam realizes that being close to him is like slipping on her favorite jeans. Easy. Comfortable. That is until past wounds start to open and feelings—both old and new—wreak havoc. Nearly ten years after they first met, Dusty and Cam begin to wonder if their first love can also be their last. And this time, will it be forever?]]> 368 Lyla Sage 0593732472 Tish 0 to-read 4.19 2025
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average rating: 4.19
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]]> 217388096 An emotional, spicy, second-chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Tarah DeWitt.

This time, they'll get it right.

Wren and Ellis Byrd fell in love as kids, had their son Sam when they were only teenagers, and built a life together in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon. They were made for one another…until they fell apart.

Now divorced and in their 30s, Wren runs the bakery in town, while Ellis works as a firefighter. They live separate lives, though they are hardly off each other’s minds.

When Sam gets accepted into college and the pair help him move in together, Ellis convinces Wren to take an extended road trip back to Spunes with him to see if they can give their relationship one last chance. Amid the gorgeous scenery of the California coastline, dreamy destinations, and a great deal of long-yearned-for proximity, Wren starts to think it just might be possible. But the two still have to contend with their tumultuous past in order to move forward. And when spoken words fail, sometimes the written word must bridge the gap.
Will they make the most of what’s left of forever? Or will they let each other go for good?

Brimming with big feelings and packed with steam, Left of Forever is bestseller Tarah DeWitt at the top of her game.]]> 336 Tarah DeWitt 1250329442 Tish 0 to-read 4.58 2025
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]]> 182484370
Sera Swan was once one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her magical Guild. Now she ( slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps Aunt Jasmine run an inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans, tries to keep the talking fox in check, and longs for the magical future she lost.

When she learns about an old spellbook that holds the secret to restoring her power, she turns to Luke Larsen, a gorgeous historian who might just be able to help her unlock the book’s mysteries. Luke, who has his own reasons for staying at the inn, never planned on getting involved in the madcap goings-on around him and certainly had no intention of letting certain grumpy innkeepers past his icy walls, so no one is more surprised than he is when he not only agrees to help, but also finds himself thawing .

Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone... and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all.]]> 352 Sangu Mandanna 0593439376 Tish 0 to-read 4.61 2025
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]]> 219580420 Listening Length: 4 hours and 54 minutes

Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf) and Mary Mouser (Cobra Kai) star in this swoon-worthy, full-cast rom-com! When two super-fans of a beloved dating gameshow hear that it’s being rebooted, they decide to team up and fake a marriage to compete in the hilarious new audiobook Know Your Newlywed, written by Heather Taylor and Hillary Nussbaum, and executive produced by New York Times bestselling author Elena Armas.

Cleo is a researcher with big dreams of a PhD in anthrozoology, and a guilty pleasure obsession with Know Your Newlywed, a decades-old gameshow where married couples compete by answering obscure questions about each other. She’s more invested in her career than in finding a relationship of her own, though—that is, until she comes across Javi’s dating app profile, which says he’s “looking for someone to win Know Your Newlywed with.��

Sparks fly, and when Cleo and Javi catch wind of a reboot of their beloved show, they apply on a whim, pretending to be newlyweds themselves. Before they know it, they’re cast as contestants, playing the part of smitten married couple better than they could’ve imagined. Their very real chemistry is impossible to ignore, and as the competition heats up, they quickly become America’s sweethearts. But how far can Cleo and Javi take their secret? And as they inch closer and closer to a life-changing cash prize, will the mounting pressure and their individual ambitions get in the way of their blossoming romance? Or is their connection strong enough to last once the cameras stop rolling?]]> 5 Hillary Nussbaum Tish 4 3.48 2024
author: Hillary Nussbaum
name: Tish
average rating: 3.48
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rating: 4
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This was so enjoyable to listen to but Cleo pissed me off so much towards the end. Especially when she made a decision that would affect both of them and literally did not take Javi's feelings for considerations. Because Javi? JAVI IS A GREEN FLAG. Literally one of the most green flag MMC I have EVER had the pleasure of reading. I really loved this concept, the fake marriage, marriage show and how immersive this audiobook was. It really helped that Tyler Posey was the voice of Javi, god I've had a crush on him since Teen Wolf, I hope he does more audio books. This was really sweet to listen to. I literally swooned.
]]> 25814222 A charming, warmhearted novel from the author of the New York Times bestseller A Man Called Ove.

Elsa is seven years old and different. Her grandmother is seventy-seven years old and crazy—as in standing-on-the-balcony-firing-paintball-guns-at-strangers crazy. She is also Elsa’s best, and only, friend. At night Elsa takes refuge in her grandmother’s stories, in the Land-of-Almost-Awake and the Kingdom of Miamas, where everybody is different and nobody needs to be normal.

When Elsa’s grandmother dies and leaves behind a series of letters apologizing to people she has wronged, Elsa’s greatest adventure begins. Her grandmother’s instructions lead her to an apartment building full of drunks, monsters, attack dogs, and old crones but also to the truth about fairy tales and kingdoms and a grandmother like no other.

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry is told with the same comic accuracy and beating heart as Fredrik Backman’s bestselling debut novel, A Man Called Ove. It is a story about life and death and one of the most important human rights: the right to be different.]]> 372 Fredrik Backman 1501115073 Tish 0 to-read 4.07 2013
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]]> 210985549
Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword Catcher--the body double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He and Conor are as close as brothers, but his destiny is to die for Conor. No other future is possible.

Lin Caster is a physician from a small community whose members still possess magical abilities. But despite her skills, she cannot heal her best friend without access to forbidden knowledge.

After a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, the ruler of Castellane's criminal underworld. But as long-kept secrets begin to unravel and forbidden attractions arise, they must ask themselves: Is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? And will their discoveries plunge their nation into war--and the world into chaos?]]> 624 Cassandra Clare 052562001X Tish 0 to-read 3.91 2023
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name: Tish
average rating: 3.91
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]]> 217387937 A pulse-pounding new Southern thriller from the author of the runaway bestseller A Flicker in the Dark.

Twenty-two years ago, Claire Campbell’s older sister, Natalie, disappeared shortly after her eighteenth birthday. Days later, her blood was found in a car, a man was arrested, and the case was swiftly closed. In the decades since, Claire has attempted to forget her traumatic past by moving to the city and climbing the ranks as an investigative journalist... until an unexpected call from her father forces her to come back home and face it all anew.

With the entire summer now looming ahead—a summer spent with nothing to do in her childhood home, with her estranged mother—Claire decides on a whim to accept a seasonal job at Galloway Farm, a muscadine vineyard in coastal South Carolina less than an hour away from where she grew up. At first glance, Galloway is an idyllic escape for Claire. A scenic retreat full of slow-paced nostalgia, as well as a place where her sister seemed truly happy in that last summer before she vanished, it feels like the perfect plan to pass the time. However, as soon as Claire starts to settle in, she stumbles across an old diary written by one of the vineyard's owners, and what at first seems like a story of young rebellion and love turns into something much more sinister as it begins to describe details of various unsolved crimes. As the days stretch on, Claire finds herself becoming more and more secluded as she starts to obsess over the diary's contents�� as well as the lingering feeling that her own sister's disappearance may be somehow tied to it all.

Galloway was supposed to be a place to help her move forward, but instead, Claire quickly finds herself immersed in her own dark and dangerous past.]]> 336 Stacy Willingham 1250887976 Tish 0 to-read 4.22 2025
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average rating: 4.22
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]]> 214161667 A new breathtaking tale of unforgettable romance, set in a dark academia world of secret societies, lush suspense and sizzling sensuality, from RuNyx, the New York Times bestselling author of Gothikana.

Salem Salazar comes to Mortimer University to get to the bottom of her sister's mysterious death. There, obsessed with forensics, she discovers there have been a lot more unexplained deaths on the campus. Her search leads her down a dark and dangerous path to a secret society and to Caz.

Cazimir van der Waal is in her way and another mystery to unravel. Is he just an art student, a man living a double life, or a murderer? While also at the university seeking answers for another death, Caz has a lot more to him than meets the eye.

Secret forces are at play in Mortimer and no one is safe. As Salem tries to go under radar and Caz tries to block her path, somehow, they both end up in the crossfire of a powerful, secret society. They are forced to work together to discover the truth or risk losing their lives.

In this magnificent, steamy dark academia romance from RuNyx, sparks will fly, rivals will become lovers, and terrible secrets will be unleashed.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.]]> 496 RuNyx 1250334233 Tish 0 to-read 4.11 2025
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]]> 218267163 For a limited time only. From mega-bestseller and TikTok sensation Mia Sheridan comes an all-new epic second-chance romance with an unexpected and gritty speculative twist, in deluxe paperback with beautiful sprayed edges and foil detail. Pre-order your copy today!

When the world is plunged into darkness, who would you turn to?

Amid the sun-drenched orange groves of California, childhood friends Tuck Mattice and Emily Swanson shared a bond that seemed unbreakable—until life ripped them apart.

Thirteen years later, Emily is a rising pop sensation in need of security, and Tuck, a brooding ex-con, is in need of a fresh start. When fate brings them together once again, Emily hires him on as her new bodyguard. They butt heads and bicker, just like the old days—yet neither can deny the heat rekindling between them.

But when a cataclysmic solar flare disrupts the electrical grid, society is suddenly plunged into chaos and darkness. For Emily, the familiar comforts of fame and fortune crumble, but for Tuck, this stark new reality could be the chance he needs to finally prove himself. As they come to terms with all they've lost and the bitterness that's kept them apart, they must find their way back to one another and discover a new place, under the sun.

For fans of:
�� Enemies to Lovers
�� Childhood Best Friends
�� Slow Burn Romance
�� Second Chances
�� Popstar + Bodyguard
�� New Adult Dystopian fiction
�� The HBO show The Last of Us]]> 464 Mia Sheridan 133542492X Tish 0 to-read 3.74 2025
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]]> 217387757
Forced to confront Rylie on a live episode of Sausage Talk, he offers Eva a deal: allow him to take her on a series of dates to make up for his toxic behavior, then debrief them on his channel to show he’s changed. Eva refuses to play nice, but agrees to the scheme to advance her own career and continue defaming Rylie’s good name. When these manufactured dates start to feel real, Eva has to wonder if the boy that broke her heart has become the man that might heal it.]]> 384 Mazey Eddings 1250333318 Tish 0 to-read 3.98 2025
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]]> 211399750 She needs a divorce from her husband—but a hurricane threatens to dredge up their stormy, passionate past in this sizzling reimagining of Sweet Home Alabama from the bestselling author of Say You'll Be Mine.

It's been years since Meena has seen her husband, Nikhil . . . years since they first laid eyes on each other back home in Texas, years since they eloped in Las Vegas and she felt true happiness. A high-powered lawyer on Capitol Hill, ready to move on (or at least, she thinks so) with another successful lawyer, Shake, Meena has returned home. This time, finally, to obtain a divorce.

But there's one thing Meena couldn't have accounted for: a hurricane forming in the Gulf, veering right toward them, giving them no choice but to hunker down in the home they had built together. Suddenly, she finds herself trapped amid gale-force winds and pelting rain with the man she once loved.

As they spend more time together, Meena begins to remember everything that drew her to Nikhil: His small-town charm, his thoughtful nature. . . his absurdly good looks. But things make sense with Shake. He’s steady and ambitious and wants exactly what she wants. She’ll stick to her plan, come hell or high water. But will her windswept heart make the right choice, when the storm settles and the eye passes over?

With sharp observations about second chances at love, ambition and Indian American identity, and with characters who share an undeniable chemistry, Flirting with Disaster is a modern romance with the sensibility of a classic.]]> 320 Naina Kumar 0593723902 Tish 0 to-read 3.57 2025
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]]> 215805795 Two strangers find themselves stranded at sea together in this epic new love story by bestselling author Beth O’Leary.

What if you were lost at sea…with your one-night stand?

Zeke and Lexi thought it would just be a night of fun. They had no intentions of seeing each other again. Zeke is only in town for the weekend to buy back his late father’s houseboat. Lexi has no time for dating when she needs to help take care of her best friend's daughter.

Going back home with a stranger seems like a perfect escape from their problems. But a miscommunication in the dark, foggy night means no one tied the houseboat to the dock. The next morning, Zeke and Lexi realize all they can see is miles and miles of water.

With just a few provisions on the idle boat, Zeke and Lexi must figure out how to get back home. But aside from their survival, they’re facing another challenge. Because when you’re stuck together for days on end, it gives you a lot of time to get to know someone—and to fall in love with them.]]> 384 Beth O'Leary 0593640144 Tish 0 to-read 3.65 2025
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]]> 219848320 Two divorce lawyers determined to share only beds but not hearts discover that love is something that can’t be overruled in this steamy contemporary romance by Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Game Changer.

Danica Pierce has one great love in her life: work. As one of the top divorce lawyers in Austin, Danica lets her caseload keep her warm at night and has no problem being married to her job, not when love only ends in hurt. When the biggest case of her career gives her a shot at making partner, it seems like nothing could possibly stand in her way...except for her infuriating secret: she's sleeping with the enemy.

Ezra Hart is known for charming his way in and out of a courtroom. In the matter of winning Danica Pierce's heart, however, he's been far less successful. With her verdict to keep things purely physical with no chance of appeal, Ezra struggles to show Danica he's more than the insufferable playboy she's pegged him to be--especially since they find themselves on opposing sides of Danica's most important case to date.

While Dani and Ezra battle it out in the courtroom, the real trial is the one happening between them. When Dani realizes that everything she knows of Ezra might be hearsay--and that she's not the only one with emotional baggage--she must choose between her fear of trusting again and the feelings blossoming between her and the man she thought was her worst enemy.]]> 432 Lana Ferguson 0593549392 Tish 0 to-read 4.19 2025
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]]> 214269328 Grieving the loss of her best friend, a young woman’s life is turned upside down when she meets a grumpy stranger who swears he can help her live again, in this heartwarming, slow-burn romance by the author of Ready or Not

Lenny’s a bit of a mess at the moment. Her best friend, Lou, recently passed away after a battle with cancer, and her death has left Lenny feeling completely lost. She’s avoiding her concerned parents, the apartment she shared with Lou, and the list of things she’s supposed to do to help her live again. The only thing she can do is temporary babysitting gigs, and luckily, she just landed a great one, helping overworked, single mom Reese and her precocious daughter, Ainsley. It’s not perfect: Ainsley’s uncle, Miles, always seems to be around, and is kind of... a huge jerk. But if Lenny acts like she has it all together, maybe no one will notice she’s falling apart.

Miles sees right through her though. Turns out, he knows a lot about grief and, surprisingly, he offers her a proposition. He’ll help her complete everything on her “live again�� list if she’ll help him connect with Ainsley and overcome his complicated relationship with Reese. Lenny doubts anything can fill the Lou has left behind, but she begins to spend more time with Miles, Lenny is surprised to discover that, sometimes, losing everything is only the first step to finding yourself, and love, again.]]> 416 Cara Bastone 0593595734 Tish 0 to-read 4.23 2025
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]]> 221560243 I have bled.
I have wreaked havoc for my family.

Anyone who threatened us, tried to break us, I broke them instead.

Then, there was peace.
Marriage.
Children.
Life was good.
Life was great.

Until my phone rang one night.

Retired, I was no longer in the NFL.
We'd recently moved back to Fallen Crest.
So I should’ve known.
I should’ve remembered.

There is no peace in Fallen Crest.

War wasn’t coming.
It was already here.]]> 476 Tijan 1955873240 Tish 0 to-read 4.35 2024
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]]> 223111795 Willow Kingsley is everything I don’t need in my life.

She’s sunshine and chaos dressed in a flower crown. She’s a wildflower in a world I’ve spent years trying to keep simple and quiet. She talks too much, smiles too easily, and doesn’t understand the meaning of personal space. Worst of all, she’s staying in my house for the summer, turning my carefully guarded world upside down.

I know I should keep my distance. People like her don’t stay, and I’ve had my fill of being left behind. But the more time I spend with her, the harder it is to remember why I built these walls in the first place. She’s getting under my skin—into my heart—and making me want things I’ve spent years trying to avoid.

Falling for Willow would be a mistake. She’s a free bird, and I’m the anchor she’s desperate to escape. But every time she looks at me, I can’t help but What if she’s not the one who’s meant to fly? What if, this time, I'm meant to soar?]]> 347 Brittainy C. Cherry Tish 0 to-read 4.40 2025
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]]> 220665025 Everyone in Naples told me I was tall, dark, and handsome. An Italian with golden eyes made for fame on the silver screen, even when I was just the young patriarch of my broken, scattered family.

I may have beauty and talent, but opportunities are scarce in the theatre and film industry.

That is, until I become chauffeur to the lovely and glamorous Savannah Meyers, wife to one of the most revered actors in England.

She notices me…in more ways than one.

Before I can check my impulses, I find myself falling for Savannah and her promises.

Only, instead of enraging her husband, Adam Meyers, they approach me to make a very scandalous proposition.

Live with them as their lover, and they will make all of my wildest dreams come true.]]> 391 Giana Darling Tish 0 to-read 4.01 2025
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]]> 212294418 Star-crossed lovers learn that practicing romance leads to the perfect happy ending in this steamy reimagining of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

Since heartbreak entered the scene, Juliet Wilmot, once a hopeless romantic, has sworn off love. But when she's presented with the chance to revisit romance-purely for practice-with the gorgeous, off-limits guy she keeps serendipitously running into, it feels like a sign from the universe.

Quiet, shy Will Orsino knows happily-ever-after isn't on his horizon. Problem is, for the sake of the family business, marriage is. Resigned to the inevitable, but with no confidence he can woo a wife, he can hardly say no when fate hands him the alluring, unattainable woman he keeps crossing paths with, offering to help him learn the ropes of romance.

Neither of them looking for love, Jules and Will agree they're the perfect pair to practice romance. Except that practicing to perfection leads to an irresistible attraction. Their once smitten hearts, though still twice shy, might have happily-ever-after written in the stars for them, after all.]]> 384 Chloe Liese 0593441540 Tish 0 to-read 3.78 2025
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But Sarah has begun to wonder... Who is she without her other half?

When she decides to take on a project of her own, a fundraising gala in memoriam of her late mother, Sarah wants nothing more than to prove to herself—and to everyone else—that she doesn’t need Caleb’s help to succeed. She’s still her mother’s daughter, after all. Independent and capable.

That is until the event fails and Caleb uninvitedly steps in to save the day.

The rift that follows unearths a decade of grievances between them and doubts begin to grow. Are they truly the same people they were when they got married at nineteen? Are they supposed to be?

In a desperate attempt to fix what they fear is near breaking, Sarah and Caleb make the spontaneous decision to join a grueling hiking trip intended to guide couples through rough patches.

What follows is a life-affirming comedy of errors as two nature-averse people fight their way out of the woods in order to find their way back to their roots.]]> 336 Hannah Bonam-Young 0593871863 Tish 0 to-read 3.98 2025
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Elias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is facing the challenges of fame and media scrutiny. With a growing fan base and too many expectations on his shoulders, he's struggling to make his first career goal. The tabloids are reporting on his every move, including which woman he was last seen with, but all he wants to do is escape the spotlight.

Enter from stage left Sage Beaumont, an aspiring ballerina with dreams of joining the Aurora Ballet Theatre, but her lack of popularity online leaves her at a major disadvantage for securing the lead role. When Sage finds herself with the perfect opportunity to make her dreams come true by fake dating Elias, she takes her shot.

Soon enough, the flimsy fake-dating rules they set in place fall away in the face of their sizzling connection. But before things spiral out of control, Sage and Elias will have to decide if they're willing to take the leap together or if they'll call it quits.]]> 400 Bal Khabra 1526677881 Tish 0 to-read 4.04 2025
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]]> 213243908 A hopeless romantic meets a jaded radio host in this cozy, Sleepless in Seattle-inspired love story from beloved author B.K. Borison.

Aiden Valentine has a secret: he's fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore's romance hotline, that's a bit of a problem. But when a young girl calls in to the station asking for dating advice for her mom, the interview goes viral, thrusting Aiden and Heartstrings into the limelight.

Lucie Stone thought she was doing just fine. She has a good job; an incredible family; and a smart, slightly devious kid. But when all of Baltimore is suddenly scrutinizing her love life-or lack thereof—she begins to question if she's as happy as she thought. Maybe a little more romance wouldn't be such a bad thing.

Everyone wants Lucie to find her happy ending... even the handsome, temperamental man calling the shots. But when sparks start to fly behind the scenes, Lucie must make the final call between the radio-sponsored happily ever after or the man in the headphones next to her.]]> 448 B.K. Borison 0593641191 Tish 0 to-read 4.05 2025
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From the author of Reese’s Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller Wrong Place Wrong Time comes an addictive thriller about a new mother’s world upended when her husband commits a terrifying crime. How well does she truly know the man she loves? And what danger does she face if her entire life has been built on a lie?

It is June 21st, the longest day of the year, and new mother Camilla’s life is about to change forever. After months of maternity leave, she will drop her infant daughter off at daycare for the first time and return to her job as a literary agent. Finally. But, when she wakes, her husband Luke isn’t there, and in his place is a cryptic note.

Then it starts. Breaking news: there's a hostage situation developing in London. The police arrive, and tell her Luke is involved. But he isn't a hostage. Her husband—doting father, eternal optimist—is the gunman.

What she does next is crucial. Because only she knows what the note he left behind that morning says...

Famous Last Words is the story of a crime, a marriage, and more secrets than Camilla ever could have imagined. This novel cements Gillian McAllister’s reputation as “the best at putting her characters in impossible situations and making her readers not only contemplate but feel what it would be like to find themselves in those situations.�� (Emily Henry)]]> 336 Gillian McAllister 0063338424 Tish 0 to-read 3.71 2025
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]]> 199342374 He was the perfect husband until she got pregnant.

An arranged marriage was always in Natalya Conte’s future.
Luca Moretti is charming and considerate.
Handsome like the devil, he dotes on her and spoils her.
But when two pink lines should have brought them unbridled joy, her husband ices her out.

An arranged marriage gives Luca great power.
To cement that power, he needs an heir.
The quickest way to do it is to make Natalya fall madly in love with him.
He will have her loyalty without risking his heart because love to him means weakness.

Natalya needs Luca to love her.
Because she has secrets that will put them all in jeopardy.
Her heart shatters when Luca shows her exactly how little she means to him.
But it isn’t until she sees evidence of the unforgivable that she loses all hope for a happily ever after.]]> 488 Victoria Paige Tish 0 to-read 3.91
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Four years ago, half of my heart walked out the door. The piece left behind has sat frozen in time—a time when our love was alive and thriving.

I was luckier than most guys in the league. I met the girl of my dreams before I hit it big, and she stood by my side as my hockey career took off.

She was my cheerleader, my best friend, my soulmate.

I promised my wife the world and then failed to deliver.

But now she’s back. And she needs my help.

I’ve never been able to say no to Evie, and while her plan is crazy, I fully intend to use it to win her back.

Losing her once almost destroyed me. I refuse to let her go again. So I’ll move heaven and earth to make sure she gets exactly what she wants while working out a way to keep her for good.]]> 476 Siena Trap Tish 0 to-read 4.06
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]]> 212808709 A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis.

Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A Junior at Stanford and a student-athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career. She has no time for relationships—at least, that’s what she tells herself.

Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy, Lukas Blomqvist thrives on discipline. It’s how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus, with every stroke. On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes.

So they start an arrangement. And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fling. But when staying away from Lukas becomes impossible, Scarlett realizes that her heart might be treading into dangerous water...]]> 464 Ali Hazelwood Tish 0 to-read 3.93 2025
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