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Merissa (13696 KP) rated Hashtag Holidate in Books

Nov 25, 2025  
Hashtag Holidate
Hashtag Holidate
Lucy Lennox | 2025 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
HASHTAG HOLIDATE is a standalone story set in the Made Marian world, with plenty of mentions of the Marian family to make you feel at home.

Adrian is an influencer who travels from place to place, hoping to make it big with his 'Twelve Holidates' feature. Maddox is the owner of a four-generation hardware store, who dabbles in photography, and has his roots set firmly at home. So, yes, these two are opposites from the very beginning, and even more so if you count the grumpy/sunshine vibe too.

This was an easy, well-paced read that has lots of tension between the two MCs. They obviously get together, which leads to steamy times. I don't say this very often, but while I enjoyed them together, I loved the snark and tension more.

One thing that personally didn't work for me was the use of hashtags at the end of each chapter. I skipped over them to get to the main story, but that's a me thing. I'm sure for others who follow the Insta/influencer lifestyle more, they were a fun feature.

Anyway, an easy Christmassy read that made me smile, and one I definitely recommend.

** Same worded review will appear elsewhere. **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Nov 25, 2025
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2470 KP) rated A Spy in Saigon in Books

Jan 9, 2026  
A Spy in Saigon
A Spy in Saigon
Nancy Cole Silverman | 2025 | Mystery
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A Simple Assignment Gone Wrong
It’s August of 2000, and Kat is heading to Vietnam. Given her age and the time, this is filled with mixed emotions for her since the Vietnam War impacted her personal life. But now, the country is once again opening up to foreigners, and Kat is there to cover what the country is like now. At least that’s the cover. She’s actually there to make a drop off and pick up with a jeweler in Ho Chi Minh City. However, while she’s in the store, the contact is murdered in front of her. Now, Kat has no idea what to do. In a country where she is constantly watched, can she still get the information she came for?

This series has always been a cross between a traditional mystery and a light spy story. This entry really leans into the spy part of the series, and it is wonderful. We jumped into the story very quickly, and I always had a hard time putting the book down until I reached the satisfying ending. While this is the fourth in the series, it reads like a standalone. Still, we get some nice character development for Kat, and the rest of the characters come to life wonderfully. The book is definitely of the specific time and place as Kat deals with the results of the Vietnam War and what that means to her 25 years later. This is a fantastic entry in this series.
  
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Merissa (13696 KP) rated Limerence (The Limerent Series #5) in Books

Jan 19, 2026  
Limerence (The Limerent Series #5)
Limerence (The Limerent Series #5)
LS Delorme | 2025 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
LIMERENCE is the fifth book in The Limerent Series, and we finally get to spend some quality time with Kara and Dante. This story also seems to run concurrently with Ghosting Academy, time-wise, at least.

The first three books in this series, I would have said you could read as a standalone, with crossover characters either turning up or being mentioned. Now, I would definitely recommend you read the previous books, as there is a whole lot going on that you need to know about.

This is a cross-genre story, so don't expect it to fit neatly inside one little box, black or otherwise, as you will be disappointed if you do. Instead, you get a story with a multitude of twists and turns, with amazing characters that you meet for the first time, but want to hear so much more from (Abi and Liz to name just two), and also catching up with old characters. The overall story moves along in leaps and bounds, giving the connection between Kara, Dante, and the Director ever clearer.

This series is fresh and fabulous, and I honestly can't wait to continue with it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.

** Same worded review will appear elsewhere. **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Jan 19, 2026