Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take—and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. If her army of pets and thrill for the absurd don’t send them running, her lack of filter means she’ll say exactly the wrong thing in a delicate moment. Their loss. She’s a good soul in search of… Continue reading Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
Genre: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary
Not Actually Yours by Sophie L. Henderson
Not Actually Yours is the second book in Sophie L. Henderson’s Vancity Fire series, and for me, it was a step up from the first. This fake-dating romance delivers exactly what you’d expect from the trope: chemistry, tension, and just enough emotional vulnerability to keep things interesting. The story follows Nix, a guarded schoolteacher who’s… Continue reading Not Actually Yours by Sophie L. Henderson
Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez
When Vanessa Price quit her job to pursue her dream of traveling the globe, she wasn't expecting to gain millions of YouTube followers who shared her joy of seizing every moment. For her, living each day to its fullest isn't just a motto. Her mother and sister never saw the age of 30, and Vanessa… Continue reading Life’s Too Short by Abby Jimenez
In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams
Madison Walker left Rome, Kentucky, determined to make it in the culinary world. But after years of chasing success in New York, all she has to show for it is her shattered confidence and a desperate need for a fresh start. Coming home isn’t part of the plan—until an unexpected job offer lands in her… Continue reading In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams
A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray
I went into A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray not really knowing what to expect—and honestly, that made it even more fun. This one definitely leans into the rom-com chaos, but it also had a surprising amount of heart that caught me off guard. At first glance, the premise is playful and a little over-the-top… Continue reading A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray
The Match by Sarah Adams
Evie Jones has dedicated her life and very limited funds working for Southern Service Paws, the company that matched her with the love of her Charlie, a service-dog trained to assist with her epilepsy. But it’s no secret that the company has been struggling to make ends meet. It’s up to her and her long-time… Continue reading The Match by Sarah Adams
It’s All In Your Head by Sabina Nordqvist
It’s All In Your Head is a sweet, emotional fake-dating romance with a refreshing twist—and yes, this is very much a he falls first story, which I always love. Skylar, who lives with a chronic illness, would much rather stick to her online support group than deal with the messiness (and judgment) of real-life relationships.… Continue reading It’s All In Your Head by Sabina Nordqvist
Winner Takes All by Emily Martin
If you’re looking for a rom-com that feels like a mashup of chaos, chemistry, and just the right amount of heart, delivers exactly that.This story kicks off with a wildly fun premise: two rival music executives wake up married in Las Vegas with zero memory of how it happened—and somehow still have to compete to… Continue reading Winner Takes All by Emily Martin
Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy
Waldo is ravenous. Horny. Blunt. Naive. Wise. Impulsive. Lonely. Angry. Forceful. Hurting. Perceptive. Endlessly wanting. And the thing she wants most of all: Mr. Korgy, her creative writing teacher with the wife and the kid and the mortgage and the bills, with the dead dreams and the atrophied looks and the growing paunch. She doesn’t… Continue reading Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy
In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto
In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto delivers a refreshingly unique romance set against the high-stakes world of meteorology—and it absolutely hooked me with its blend of science, tension, and heart. Quincy Monroe is a force to be reckoned with: a woman in STEM with a PhD in atmospheric sciences, a thriving online weather platform, and… Continue reading In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto


