 Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for the complimentary e-ARC and the publisher for the complimentary hard copy. All opinions provided are my own.I just wondered what it would be like if someone like Kate Clayborn—who writes so gorgeously & so completely from the heart—hadn’t written books & they weren’t published… Especially when her books make me feel so full. So expansive (read the book to get this reference ;) ). Georgie, All Along is another exquisite portrayal of the best of people & of love. I think it’s also probably the funniest book of Kate Clayborn’s that I’ve read. Not only is Levi totally amazing—I want to hug him & go to his Bday party & drunkenly tell him how much I love him & also write embarrassing wishes regarding him up & down my arms in Sharpie —but Georgie—& her heart & her confusion & friendship—is also beloved to me. Have I ever been uncertain about what I want? About my future? Um yes. This is my favorite kind of romance in that not only is the central love story so wonderful & well-developed, the secondary characters & those relationships are too. Kate Clayborn is one of my fave writers of friendship & I absolutely love how she captures the one between Georgie & Bel, another opposites attract pairing that’s done so well. This book satisfies on every level & made me feel as if I were truly watching/observing/enjoying love in all forms. So if you haven’t read Kate Clayborn yet, please do. She is an author I recommend without reservation & her books are lovely & like Georgie says about Levi, “what I want, but better.” 5⭐️. Out now!CWs: Parental estrangement; parental neglect; parental “cruelty.” References to drug use & emotional abuse at alternative school.
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 Thanks to the author for the complimentary e-ARC. All opinions provided are my own. I’m often trying new authors because I feel like you never know when you’ll find a new one whose books make you fall in love. Rosanna Leo was gracious enough to send me an ARC of her upcoming PNR Darke Passion, out 03/21. Dual timelines + ghosts + kissing is definitely my jam & this book delivers on those fronts. The historical setting is Canada during the War of 1812 & it becomes pertinent to the present- day story when inn owner Simon Teal contacts our heroine Edwina Darke saying that people think his inn is haunted. Edwina Darke & her sisters—all of whom have unique jobs at their paranormal investigation agency—are on the case. While the story is atmospheric & creepy in a way I wanted, the ending is satisfying, & the moments of sweetness are engaging, I’m not a huge fan of insta feelings—which this felt like to me—& I didn’t always feel fully connected to the writing style. (Both of those things are “YMMV” kinds of things to me). But this is a fun story with some great thrills & a sweet & naughty romance too. 3⭐️. Out 03/21.CWs: murder, haunting, reference to rape.
 Thanks to the author for the complimentary e-ARC. All opinions provided are my own.Some books just leave you feeling & saying “wow” & that’s how I feel about Eliza McLane’s Perfect Match. From the beginning to the end, this novella is just delightful & feels perfectly considered—like everything is working so harmoniously (& maybe also horny-ly) toward a HEA that left me feeling very happy indeed. The novella opens with Rosie—who is smarting from how her business is currently doing & who is not interested in love at all thankyouverymuch—attending a speed dating/dating algorithm party out of support for her BFF. There she meets nice guy Tyler, who wears glasses and is an accountant (*cue all the butterflies bc I do love a hero like this!) & is smarting from a failed relationship. They are paired together & spend one magical & very H O T weekend together. Can they be something more?? You betcha & the Epilogue left me with such a feeling of satisfaction. The communication between leads in this book!! Not a full sentence but I think you get it . If you’re looking for a steamy, wonderfully written novella that gives you that full, complete HEA feeling, check out Eliza McLane’s Perfect Match. By the end of it all, I was in love with Tyler & Rosie, I was feeling the steam, & I was congratulating myself on requesting this ARC . 5⭐️. Out 02/06.[ID: Jess, a white woman, wears a black, white, purple, & blue flannel shirt & holds the ebook.] Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for the complimentary e-ARC. All opinions provided are my own.I’m starting this review in a brutally honest way & saying that I thought book 1 in this series was really good, book 2 was a slog for me, & book 3–excluding a quibble or two I had at the end of this book—had me saying OH MY THIS IS FUN from the first time the MCs meet. Definitely by the end of their encounter, when they hook up for the first time. Eamon Sullivan is supposed to be accompanying Carla Black on a trip across Ireland for his brother & her BFF’s wedding. But sparks fly in a major way when they meet & after setting the sheets, the bed, the room, that entire side of Ireland on fire with their sexytimes, & after realizing how much pleasure they take in each other, they prolong their road trip in fun random adventures along the way. Off the Map portrays instant attraction & companionship in a beautiful & striking way—I totally believed that they were hot for each other, that they liked each other, & that it was love too. This book feels like it came to me at the right time & I embraced the heck out of this road trip romp. With that being said, there is a sadder story underpinning the book. Carla’s beloved dad has dementia & there is loss & grief on page—see my CW below for more on this. I didn’t totally love how it functions in the plot but the story of their relationship overall is touching & explains Carla’s love of travel. Off the Map was a bubble book for me in terms of reading Trish Doller. Will I be back for more now? You betcha. 4.5⭐️. Out 03/07.CWs: Dad has dementia & dies at the end of the book.
 I’ve read some really great non-Netgalley books that I haven’t shared thoughts about yet *womp womp* so here’s a fast elevator pitch for why I enjoyed all of these.
Left to right Sue Lynn Tan’s Daughter of the Moon Goddess 4⭐️. (Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harpervoyagerus @williammorrowbooks). The protagonist of this fantasy—book 1 in a duology—is basically dropped off into another realm with none of her previous resources & has to make her own way. The worldbuilding in this fantasy is really cool & while there is a love triangle it didn’t rip my heart out or cause major existential angst . Ann Patchett’s These Precious Days 5⭐️. (Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle @harperperennial.) A lovely collection of essays written by a celebrated fiction writer. There are some real standout moments here including an essay about people asking her about when she would have children/expectations surrounding children / & even a moment when she is complicit in those societal expectations. Katee Robert’s Electric Idol 5 ⭐️. This is so great. Katee Robert has really balanced steaming hot chemistry + sweetness in this series & I love (of course) watching the deadly Eros fall fast & hard for Psyche. Erin Sterling’s The Kiss Curse 4.5 ️⭐️. (Thank you, Partner @bibliolifestyle .) Fun & Halloween-festive, this book features an uptight sweater vest-wearing MMC & a bold FMC. There’s also some back of the truck shenanigans (not a euphemism ). Tessa Dare’s The Governess Game 5⭐️. I had this one on my shelf forever & of course it was soo good! My only minor complaint was that I wanted a bit more grovel but other than that, just lovely & wonderful. Angelina M. Lopez’s After Hours on Milagro Street 5⭐️. (Thank you @harlequinpublicityteam @harlequinbooks for this complimentary copy.) This book is so good! It starts with the glasses-wearing hero & prickly bartender heroine having a one night stand…then the bartender decides she doesn’t like him because he might be taking away her family, her dream, her safe place away from her…then they become allies of sorts & lovers again. It’s a stunning & powerful story. Highly recommend! All opinions my own. Have you read any of these? Are any on your TBR?  Thanks to the publisher & Netgalley for the complimentary e-ARC. All opinions provided are my own.G. A. Aiken’s Scarred Earth Saga books absolutely go for it & I love that about them. When you read them, expect to find lots of dramatic moments, brawls & near brawls, chaos, & family squabbles & adoration (also betrayal). They’re some of the most fun & wild fantasy books I read. The Heretic Royal is book 3 in the saga & you must read books 1 & 2 before beginning. In this book, Ainsley, a princess & sister of Queen Keeley, is paired with Gruff, a centaur & champion Grudge Holder who's known for being taciturn. The chapters are short, there’s some attempt to build alliances, some family & kingdom-wide drama, & a hot sex payoff. I definitely recommend this series if you’re looking for something bonkers that you don’t want to look away from. 4⭐️. Out 12/27.Please check out a trusted reviewer's list of CWs.
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