friends to lovers – Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words

Review: Foxed by Jay Hogan

Rating: 3🌈 Foxed, Fuddled, Swallowed a Hare, and Other Words for “Drunk”. Right from the title, Jay Hogan’s new release and I just couldn’t connect. For me, foxed always has meant drunk. Hogan goes with a different definition. FOXED: To be thrown into a state of uncertainty-flustered, bamboozled, bewildered, puzzled, vexed. That’s how I felt… Continue reading Review: Foxed by Jay Hogan

Review: Just Say When by Aimee Nicole Walker

Rating: 4.5🌈 I have been waiting for Chief Mendoza’s story since Walker started her teasers and hints throughout all the rest of the Savannah series about Mendoza’s attraction to his longtime friend, Sheriff Abraham Beecham. Chief Mendoza’s been a rock solid presence at the Savannah PD , a favored , strong personality that’s as much… Continue reading Review: Just Say When by Aimee Nicole Walker

Review: Stuck With You (A Snowed Inn Romance) by Meredith Russell

Rating: 3🌈 Stuck With You is another story in the Snowed Inn romance collection of books by various authors that features a mountain resort called The Retreat, a avalanche that temporarily seals off the resort , and a group of people there for multiple events who find their HEA. Stuck With You is a best… Continue reading Review: Stuck With You (A Snowed Inn Romance) by Meredith Russell

Review: The Big Fix (Torus Intercession Book 5) by Mary Calmes

Rating: 4🌈 There’s no indication that The Big Fix is a series finale although it reads like one. The fifth book in Mary Calmes’ Torus Intercession series, it’s about the head of the agency, Jared Colter, and the Torus tech member, Owen Moss, who’s been a part of Jared’s life since he saved him as… Continue reading Review: The Big Fix (Torus Intercession Book 5) by Mary Calmes

Review: Breakfast Included (A Snowed Inn story) by L.A. Chase

Rating: 3.5🌈 Breakfast Included by L. A. Chase is another of the Snowed Inn holiday collection that shares a special weekend at a mountain resort called The Retreat and a avalanche as the dramatic event to launch 7 romances. I enjoy seeing characters from the other stories gliding through each other’s romances, even if it’s… Continue reading Review: Breakfast Included (A Snowed Inn story) by L.A. Chase

Review: The Christmas Leap by Keira Andrews

Rating: 4.5🌈 My holiday reading continues with the heartwarming romance by Keira Andrews, The Christmas Leap. Containing a number of favorite themes, best friends to lovers, fake boyfriends, bisexual awakening, this sweet romance is low angst and high on good feelings. Long time friends ,Will and Michael , reunite after a two year separation caused… Continue reading Review: The Christmas Leap by Keira Andrews

Review: The Creek (Briar County #3) by Riley Hart

Rating: 5🌈 There’s nothing better then to be able to return to Riley Hart’s fictional North Carolina setting of Briar County, where we’ve gotten to know the various townships and citizens that makeup this warm-hearted series. The Creek sets down a familiar theme with a hometown son returning after a decade or so absence. Hart’s… Continue reading Review: The Creek (Briar County #3) by Riley Hart

Review: Bad Deal (A-List Security Book 3) by Annabeth Albert

Rating: 4.5 🌈 So far, Bad Deal is now my favorite story in Annabeth Albert’s A-List Security series. This is the first book that I really just completely got both characters and was invested in the growing relationship from the very beginning and stayed that way. It’s not got a ton of high angst. Except… Continue reading Review: Bad Deal (A-List Security Book 3) by Annabeth Albert

Review: Counterpoint (In Vino Veritas #2) by J.E. Birk

Rating: 4.75🌈 Counterpoint by J.E. Birk is such an excellent story. It’s the second in a new round of books about the Vino & Veritas bookstore and bar located in Burlington, Vermont. And a whole new look at the wonderful collection of characters and couples that appear in many of the novels. The previous linked… Continue reading Review: Counterpoint (In Vino Veritas #2) by J.E. Birk

Review: Stone Wings (The Gargoyles of Arrington, Book 1) by Jenn Burke

Rating: 3.5🌈 Stone Wings, the first book in a new Jenn Burke paranormal romance series, is a quick, entertaining tale. The premise? A old Irish family is cursed. The parents killed and their sons become gargoyles. They sleep for 100 years and are awake for 25 before returning to another 100 years slumber cycle. Interesting… Continue reading Review: Stone Wings (The Gargoyles of Arrington, Book 1) by Jenn Burke