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Kristy H (1252 KP) rated Beach Read in Books

Jan 7, 2021  
Beach Read
Beach Read
Emily Henry | 2021
9
8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Heartfelt and beautiful romance

Author January Andrews is 29, miserable, broke, single, and semi-homeless. She's had her entire life view shattered. Now she's arriving at her late father's secret lakeside home. The one he just happened to share, secretly, with a second woman that wasn't her mother. There she finds herself living next door to her college rival--now a successful author--Augustus Everett. But soon the two discover they're both struggling with writer's block and strike a deal: Augustus will write something cheery and happy (January's style) and she'll attempt something serious (his style). To assist in this endeavor, they'll take each other on field trips: for instance, she'll bring him to theaters showing old romantic comedies, and he'll take her to interview cult members. And, under no circumstances, will they fall in love.

"Here’s the thing about writing Happily Ever Afters: it helps if you believe in them. Here’s the thing about me: I did until the day of my father’s funeral."

I adored this romance, which isn't a fun and easy love story, but instead a tale of two broken people trying to find their way again in the world. The book focuses almost solely on January and "Gus," as she knows him from college, and oh these characters are just so amazing, popping from the pages as you get to know them. There are great wonderful side characters as well, particularly Gus' aunt.

The banter in this book is unbelievable, as January and Gus first continue their college rivalry and then slowly get to know each other. In fact, I challenge you to find another romance with such wonderful gradual sexy chemistry. And January is simply hilarious and wonderful and inspiring despite the fact that's grieving--not just the loss of her father, but the loss of the idea of him, the person she'd known and idealized.

Overall, this is just an amazing book. Sad yet humorous and sexy and romantic. I can't recommend it enough. 4.5+ stars.
  
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Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Boyfriend Bargain in Books

May 6, 2019  
Boyfriend Bargain
Boyfriend Bargain
Ilsa Madden-Mills | 2019 | Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
fantastic read
Omg, this book is just amazing, I was up late reading it, just couldn't put it down. This book is filled up with swoon worthy moments, sex, hot and steamy scenes, banter and amazing characters. The characters have very intense hot and steamy chemistry between them as well as a strong connection. This is a sports college romance story with so much more added. This book has it all, fantastic characters, amazing story and lots of chemistry. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.



Highly recommended read

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Leah on the Offbeat in Books

Jul 5, 2018  
Leah on the Offbeat
Leah on the Offbeat
Becky Albertalli | 2018 | Humor & Comedy, LGBTQ+, Romance, Young Adult (YA)
8
7.9 (14 Ratings)
Book Rating
3.5/5 - Cliche high school romance book - unconventional of course but still, cliche. I love Leah as a character though so I was stuck in it just for her - I wanted to know what would happen (even though I knew - HEA obvs) I was happy to get more Simon though - I think they need a "college years" book now in this and see how everyone ends up because, I'm curious. I feel like if I talk more about it it'd be spoilery - but I also feel like Leah is a bit self depreciating even though she's self confident.. i was a strange combination for my brain to comprehend.