Category: Romance

Adult Fiction, Netgalley Reviews, Romance

The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin

Michelle

Ages 18+

Four freshmen become inseparable friends at the beginning of their college careers even though they come from different worlds: Lainey is a California party girl, Tyson is from D.C. and hopes to become a lawyer one day, Hannah is a Southern belle and Summer is a recruited athlete from the Midwest. Tragedy strikes their small group, however, and their lives are forever changed. Now, years later, the friends reunite to help Hannah through a horrific break-up just before her wedding, and she knows she can rely on her friends in her time of need. This book was both heartbreaking and uplifting, and I give it all the stars!

Thanks to Netgalley for a review copy of this book.

Adult Fiction, Netgalley Reviews, Romance, Series

Tangled Up In You by Christina Lauren

Michelle

Ages 18+

Technically the fourth in the Meant To Be series, this book can be read as a stand alone. It is a retelling of Disney’s Tangled. A bit saccharine, it was a cute story about Ren, a book-smart girl who is sheltered by her parents. She then goes away to college and meets bad-boy Fitz, who is assigned to show her around campus. They end up on a road-trip together and the story goes from there. It dragged a bit in the middle, but ultimately was a triumph in the end.

Thanks to Netgalley for a review copy of this book.

Netgalley Reviews, Romance, YA Fiction

The Ballad Of Darcy & Russell by Morgan Matson

Michelle

Grades 9-12

Fun fact: I loved this book! As a lover of music and all things YA, I adored Darcy and Russell’s story. 

Darcy has just attended a music festival and her bus broke down, so she’s stuck at the bus station and what’s more, her phone is dead. She needs to find a charger fast. She connects with Russell, whose charger she asks to borrow, but whose phone also happens to be dead. 

The two hit it off, though, and Darcy, believing in love at first sight, begins to wonder if Russell is the one, but can she really fall in love in less than a day?

Thanks to Simon & Schuster for a review copy of this book.

Romance, YA Fiction

Reggie & Delilah’s Year of Falling by Elise Bryant

Michelle

Grades 9 – 12

Delilah is quiet and hides behind a persona, and would rather sit in the audience than be up on stage, singing in her friend’s band. Reggie is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves Dungeons and Dragons. Reggie and Delilah meet for the first time on New Year’s Eve, and keep meeting on holidays throughout the year. Though the two have almost nothing in common, it seems as if a force is pushing them together for a reason. Soon they start to fall for each other, but what will happen when they realize the other has presented as a different version of themselves?  

Adult Fiction, LGBTQ+, Romance

The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann

Michelle

Ages 18+

Joy is in love with her best friend Malcolm, but he doesn’t know it…yet. The two have been friends since college, and Joy almost lost him when he got engaged to Caroline, but then Caroline broke his heart. Currently, Malcolm is really interested in Summer, and is planning a trip with her, but asks Joy to come along so she can get to know Summer better. Summer’s ex Fox is also along for the ride. While trying to keep Fox at bay, Joy’s real plan is to finally tell Malcolm how she feels. What could go wrong?    

Adult Fiction, Romance

Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan

Michelle

Ages 18+

Sewanee Chester is a former movie star whose glory days are long behind her, but being an audiobook narrator fits into her life now, and allows her to also care for her ailing grandmother. She then travels to Las Vegas for a book convention and on her way home discovers that a powerhouse romance author wants her to record one last book for her with Brock McNight, the industry’s hottest voice. However, Sewanee was burned by love and stopped narrating romance novels years ago. Ultimately, she decides to take the plunge, and work with Brock under her old romance pseudonym. She and Brock start communicating virtually, and forge a connection. Can she put her insecurities behind her and get what she really wants out of life?    

Romance, YA Fiction

Whiteout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon

Michelle

Grades 9-12

It’s winter and Atlanta is covered in snow. In fact, there are blizzard conditions outside, but that won’t stop twelve teens from helping a friend pull off the biggest apology of her life. She really messed up with her significant other, but she is determined to fix everything with the help of her friends. Whiteout is brought to us by the same powerhouse team of six authors that brought us Blackout, and it is not to be missed! 

Adult Fiction, LGBTQ+, Romance

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

Michelle

Ages 18+

The first in the London Calling series, Boyfriend Material follows Luc O’Donnell, who is the child of rock stars who have recently made a comeback, leaving Luc in the public eye. To clean up his image, he must present as being in a normal relationship. Soon he finds himself in a fake dating situation with Oliver Blackwood, who is as normal as they come. However, the two have nothing in common. As the two work on their fake relationship, they find themselves having a lot of real dating scenarios. Fun and romantic, Boyfriend Material is sure to put a smile on your face!