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Book Review: 10 Things That Never Happened

18th Sep 202314th Oct 2026Leave a comment

Alexis Hall has been writing books of different genres at a seemingly alarming rate. In my head, Boyfriend Material did not come out that long ago, but somehow, it's already been over three years. And there's a sequel called Husband Material that I have yet to have the chance to read. Not to mention A … Continue reading Book Review: 10 Things That Never Happened

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Book Review: Love Interest

24th Jul 202313th Oct 20262 Comments

This is officially the summer of the romantic comedy for me, and I'm definitely not complaining—especially when there's been such a strong showing from new writers or writers trying new genres. Love Interest (which will be in stores October 10; perfect for the holidays) is the debut novel by Clare Gilmore that takes place at … Continue reading Book Review: Love Interest

Book Review: The Roommate

1st May 202314th Oct 2026Leave a comment

I have been hearing about The Roommate by Rosie Danan since it came out in 2020. One of my favourite book influencers says it's one of the sexiest books she's ever read—which is saying something. I'm not a big Harlequin romance reader, so generally, the books I read are pretty tame when it comes to … Continue reading Book Review: The Roommate

Book Review: The Last Word

10th Apr 202314th Oct 2026Leave a comment

Every time I come across the enemies-to-lovers trope I'm on board to read the book. My husband would tell you it's probably because I show my love through teasing, so I come by it honestly...but this isn't about me. I read The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall exactly a year ago today and I thought … Continue reading Book Review: The Last Word

Book Review: The Plus One

13th Mar 202314th Oct 20262 Comments

I was contacted by St. Martin's Press to read the final book in the "A Brush with Love" series, though I had only read the second one, Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake, at that point. Though I wasn't blown away by it, I did like the writing and there were some spicy scenes that I enjoyed … Continue reading Book Review: The Plus One

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Book Review: Never Ever Getting Back Together

7th Nov 20221st Nov 20221 Comment

Though I have only ever read one other of her novels, Sophie Gonzales has become one of those writers that I purposely follow to see if they have anything new coming out. I find her voice so refreshing and humourous—and she brings a different point of view to the typical young adult romance experience. When … Continue reading Book Review: Never Ever Getting Back Together

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Book Review: Ten Years

15th Aug 20222nd Aug 2022Leave a comment

When I'm thinking back to books that I enjoyed that take place at certain events over a long period of time, I immediately think of One Day by David Nicholls, which was really well done (and turned into a pretty good movie, too), so when I saw Ten Years by Pernille Hughes, I was definitely … Continue reading Book Review: Ten Years

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Book Review: Boyfriend Material

22nd Nov 202014th Sep 20233 Comments

I am so excited that I found the time to read Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. When it first came out this summer, I heard nothing but praise for it, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy. I knew nothing about the story other than what I read in the synopsis, … Continue reading Book Review: Boyfriend Material

Dock at Dusk by Kate Tandy on Unsplash: Meet Me at Midnight by Jessica Pennington (The Modest Reader)

Book Review: Meet Me at Midnight

24th Mar 2020Leave a comment

The world is a crazy place right now, and I'm so happy to have my husband, my dog and my baby boy in insolation with me...as well as books, of course. I highly recommend the whole world just hole up with a book as long as we possibly can to flatten the curve on this … Continue reading Book Review: Meet Me at Midnight

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Book Review: Meet Cute

1st Jul 201921st Jun 2019Leave a comment

Every time I heard the expression "meet cute," I think of the movie, The Holiday when Kate Winslet's character learns about the term from that adorable, old Hollywood writer she helps find his way home. There have been some great meet cutes that I've read lately (My Oxford Year, for example) and I was really … Continue reading Book Review: Meet Cute

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