Read & Rated 2025 Romance Releases

NO SPICE, HEA (sort of)

“Holy shit, this is heavy. And brilliant. Haymitch was so much more than he seemed in The Hunger Games. This story gave him back his dignity.” - Cardigan B

Propaganda, Accidental Murder, Dystopian, Violence

HOT, HEA

“Brilliant and spicy ‘Beauty and the Beast’ retelling, with a twist. Couldn’t put it down.” - Cardigan B

Fairytale Retelling, Fae/Fairies, Royalty, Hidden Powers, Cursed MMC, Soulmates, Separated/Divorcing/Divorced

MEDIUM, HEA

“So good. The friction between Mia and Romolo is coming from all angles. That ending was not one I saw coming.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Enemies to Lovers, MMC/FMC has a Medical Condition, Forbidden Love Interest

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“The gargoyle steals the show. What a treasure. He’s told to bow to the king…instead he ‘made a crude sound of flatulence and didn’t get up.’” - Cardigan B

Hidden Identity, Royalty, Loss of Faith, MC has a Secret Past, MC is trapped, Loss of Sibling (Death), FMC is blind

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“Dark, mysterious, so heartbreaking I had to look away. I’m not okay.” - Cardigan B

Royalty, Dramione Fanfic, Enemies to Lovers, Hidden Powers, Auction, Human Trafficking, MC is a Bully (at the start), Slow Burn Due to Past Trauma

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“Lots of world-building, but doesn’t get lost in the details. Loaded with a ton of “who done it vibes” and mystery with a romance sub-plot. It was a ride and I’m here for book #2” ~ PB

Arranged Marriage, Mysterious MMC, Curious FMC, Monsters, Grumpy MMC, Royalty, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Touch Her & Die

MEDIUM, HEA

“Yeeeeeeeeeeees! It was exactly what I needed to complete the series. Fantastic.” - Cardigan B

Fated Mates, Monster/Human Romance, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world, MC has Strained Relationship with Parent

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“Not what I thought I was getting, in a great way. Sheltered woman finds her freedom in a secluded ghost town ruled by criminals and rejects. A little slow to start, but a lot of set up was needed to enjoy the story.” - Cardigan B

Fantasy, Arranged Marriage, Royalty, Bad boy-good girl, Hidden Powers

HOT, HEA

“Funny, endearing, spicy. Twins from the first two books who grow up and start looking for what they want. And Kate is a charming FMC who gets their nuttiness from the jump.” - Cardigan B

Twins, MFM, Redemption, Entrepreneurs, Professor, Dom/Sub, Grumpy/Sunshine, Overcoming Trauma, Divorce

MEDIUM, HEA

“Intense, world-destroying YEARNING. Not as good as Bride, better than Deep End. There were so many endearing and heartbreaking moments, always juxtaposed with comic relief. “ - Cardigan B

Age 20+ FMC, Age Gap Romance, Slow Burn, Friends to Enemies to Lovers, STEM, Italy, Brother's Best Friend, Age 35+ MMC

MEDIUM, HEA

“Creepy, mysterious, and so much chemistry. She's a skeptical reporter looking for a spooky scoop. He's actually cursed. Together they track down the mystical details and save the day.” - Cardigan B

Cursed MMC, Fated Mates, Short/Novella, Seasonal, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn, Hate to Love You, Tattoos, MC has a Tragic Past

HOT, HEA

“Bog witch summer. It is such a perfect description of a woman deprioritizing romance and putting her goals first.” - Cardigan B

Age Gap, Golden Retriever MMC, He Falls First, Divorced FMC, Billionaire, Single Mom, Getting Over Past Trauma Together

MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED

“She's a lost, small town girl who is repairing from trauma. He's a world stepper, crossing between human and fae lands just to see her. She lands in Faery and her sad story...gets dark.” - Cardigan B

Fae/Fairies, Portal to Another World, Learning a New World, Slow Burn, MC has Interfering Family, Loss of Parent (Death), Cliffhanger Ending, MMC/FMC have to stop the end of the world

HOT, HEA

“This one was way raunchier than I expected. Loved their banter, the slow burn of the book.” - Penelope Black

Age Gap, One Bed, Boss/Employee, Marriage of Convenience, Brother's Best Friend, Billionaire, Overcoming Past Trauma, Slow Burn, Dirty Talker

MEDIUM, HEA

“She's hiding in plain sight, actively avoiding a prophecy. He's uniting the orc clans under his reign. They're fated mates who take on the greatest enemy of the land.: A near-immortal fae queen who’s over-stayed her welcome.” - Cardigan B

Fae/Fairies, Fated Mates, Orcs, Revenge, Loss of Parent (Death), Prophecy

MEDIUM, HEA

“Right amount of angst. Their chemistry was fire. :) Ambulance scene sounds logistically challenging.” - Cardigan B

Firefighter/Paramedic, One Bed, Forced Proximity, Hidden Past, FMC does not want children, Witty Banter, Short FMC, PTSD, Escaping a Cult/Sect, Dirty Talker

MEDIUM, HEA

“My favorite in the series. He pined after his best friend’s sister for years. Crushes are fun, but they never come true. They do in this one, but years later.” - Penelope Black

FMC is a Single Mom, Brother's Best Friend, Age Gap Romance, Forced Proximity, Neighbors, Loss of Spouse/Partner (Death), MMC Falls First, Curvier FMC, Found Family, Firefighter

MEDIUM, HEA

“I think this one would have received 4 stars just from the damn cover art.” - Penelope Black

Possessive MMC, Touch her and die, Dirty Talker, Firefighter, Second Chance, FMC is a Single Mom, Brother's Best Friend, MMC is A Golden Retriever, Story Told in Past and Present

MILD, HEA

“Reverse grumpy/sunshine with a fancy free vampire MMC and a serious police detective FMC. Really interesting history on Zavier's vampirism. We’ll read Aura’s next one!” - Cardigan B

Vampire, Police Officer/Detective, MC has a Missing Parent, MC has a Sick Parent, Murder Mystery, Fated Mates, Slow Burn, MMC/FMC has a Traitorous Cat

HOT, HEA

“LOVED the story of "maybe" mates, Serena's sickness, her life as a hybrid. I would have loved for the epilogue to address some of the questions of her hybrid biology. The cult plot...felt like a reach.” - Cardigan B

Werewolf Mate, Werewolves, Vampire, Fated Mates, Hybrid, In-Heat, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Enemies to Lovers, Alpha MMC, "Smart, Strong, Independent FMC", Shifters, Wolf/Shifter

MEDIUM, HEA

“There is no way the guys in the shed didn't hear them banging in the shelves.” - Cardigan B (2.5/5)

“This book was adorable. I always love when a broody MMC encounters a sunny, sweet FMC and she changes him!” - Penelope Black (4.0/5)

Lumberjack vibes, Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Small Town, Age Gap, Grumpy/Sunshine, Reclusive MC, FMC in a Male Profession, Innkeeper/Hotel/Concierge, Down on Her Luck FMC

MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED

“Ooo this one hurts. In a good way. Gods and demons are warring. An arranged marriage is made to save both sides. There’s so much hate.” - Cardigan B

Enemies to Lovers, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Arranged Marriage, Cliffhanger Ending, Dub-Con, God/Demon

HOT, HEA

“This was a cozy retelling of Cinderella. Stepsisters who don't respect her, she has no family left, she was abandoned by the boy she loved, and he doesn't recognize her as his maid. When they realized, they embraced her wholly.” - Cardigan B

Omegaverse, Destitute FMC, Rags to Royalty, Royal/Commoner, Age 20+ FMC, Childhood Sweethearts

MEDIUM, HEA

“Tara knows the definition of ‘malicious compliance’ and uses it with gusto. Her spirit is infectious.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Arranged Marriage, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Enemies to Lovers, Best Friend's Older Brother, Overcoming Past Trauma, Slow Burn

MEDIUM | HEA

“Rio FINALLY gets his HEA. Honestly, I thought he was just hopeless or there was something wrong with him. The miscommunication got a bit frustrating, but overall such a heartwarming ending” -Penelope Black

Childhood Friends, High-School Relationship, Breakup due to Misunderstanding, Hockey Pro-Athlete MMC, Interior Designer MMC, Mamma’s Boy MMC, Down-on-her Luck FMC, Secrets

MEDIUM, HEA

“She is in an abusive relationship with a piece of shit football player. He's contracted to kill the football player and falls madly in love with her. He’ll kill anyone, but he’d die for her.” - Cardigan B

FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Stalker/Stalking, Murder Mystery, Kidnapping, Secret Marriage, Contract Killer

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“Ooo this was fun. Enter these games. Win a crown. Also don’t die. Okay, maybe die, too.” - Cardigan B

Enemies to Lovers, Age Gap Romance, Fae/Fairies, Rescue, MC is trapped, Hunger Games Vibes, Loss of Spouse/Partner (Death), Childhood Friends Reunion

HOT, HEA

“Ooo Victoria got creative with this one. Benny is hard not to love. He burned down his own house for her! That scene on the car at the beach was sooooomething.” - Cardigan B

MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, Age Gap Romance, Tattoos, Loss of Parent (Death), Possessive MMC, Overcoming Past Trauma, Older Woman/Younger Man, Kidnapping

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“Reminded me of Anthem by Ayn Rand. A rule-addled society and a girl that gets curious. Also, vampires and werewolves at war. Fun story, can’t wait for book 2.” - Cardigan B

Vampire, Werewolves, MC has a Missing Parent, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, Rescue, Hidden Identity, Arranged Marriage, To-Be Continued, Cliffhanger Ending

MEDIUM, HEA

“This took me by surprise. The first ¼ of the book was dry. But when the horsing around happens, it's so ridiculous that it breaks the tension and just lets you enjoy the rest. It’s a fun one.” - Cardigan B

MMC/FMC has a Cute Horse, Royalty, Arranged Marriage, Magic, Strong Sister Bond

HOT, HEA

“What in the everloving mind games was that? The last 10% was a roller coaster of awesome. Maven was a pain in the ass. So hardheaded and stubborn. And did she or did she not get railed in the greenhouse??” - Cardigan B

Return to Hometown, Second Chance, Accidental/Surprise Pregnancy, MC has Interfering Family, Hate to Love You, Family Rivalry, Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Demons, Small Town, Murder Mystery, Loss of Parent (Death), Rich/Wealthy MMC, Rescue, Shunned FMC, Billionaire

HOT, HEA

“She's an experiment with no idea who she is. They're a pack of wild beasts. I liked it until they left the biggest mystery completely untouched at the end. Rude. But it gets major marks for being clever.” - Cardigan B

Omegaverse, Bully Romance, Arranged Marriage, Emotional Abuse, Fated Mates, MC has a Missing Sibling, Revenge, Family Business, Family Rivalry

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“Really enjoyed this second book in the series. I was dreading this one because of the book 1 cliffhanger. But the puzzle of piecing her memories together was well done.” - Cardigan B

Academic Setting, Age Gap Romance, Magic, Rescue, Hidden Powers, Reformed Bad Boy/Girl, Loss of Sibling (Death), Loss of Parent (Death)

MEDIUM, HEA

“I read this because I saw it on Instagram and it's 240 pages. It was much more interesting than I expected. A sick woman is portaled to another world...and cured. And betrothed. And talks to dragons.” - Cardigan B

Fated Mates, Dragons, Portal to Another World, Different Worlds, Royal/Commoner, Alien/Human, Mysterious Illness, Magic

MILD, HEA

“Civilization collapses and two people with childhood history must find a way to coexist with each other and other survivors. She is the forgiving type, but there's not enough grovelling.” - Cardigan B

Dystopian, Enemies to Lovers, MC is a Bully, FMC is back from the dead, Rescue, Loss of Parent, Survival, Military, Slow Burn

MEDIUM, TO BE CONTINUED

“She's the soul of a princess murdered at her wedding and betrayed by the people she trusted. He's the god of death chillin in a pocket world where he was banished by witches. He resurrects her to seek both of their revenges. Multiple revenges.” - Cardigan B

Loss of Parent (Death), Revenge, MMC/FMC has a Cute Cat, MMC/FMC is back from the dead, Slow Burn

MEDIUM, HEA

“I honestly dug the initial kink discussions and it’s not usually my thing. This book had all of the charm of an Ali Hazelwood book. The FMC is dramatic without being flighty, brilliant but not arrogant.“ - Cardigan B

College/University Students, Dom/Sub, Student Athletes, Abusive Parent(s), Death of Parent, Best Friend's Ex

HOT, HEA

“This crazy story wrapped with an HEA. It's hard to describe when this plot did a 180 in book 4 and, honestly, we just couldn't stop. We were all in and we'd already learned the names of all 10 MMCs.” - Cardigan B

Omegaverse, Age Gap Romance, Fated Mates, Revenge, Reverse Harem, MCs are in an Artistic Competition, Blackmail, What the hell did I just read and why can't I stop

MEDIUM, HEA

“No. Epilogue. AAAAAH. We deserved one. I’m going to write a strongly worded letter.” - Cardigan B

Angel/Demon, Cursed MMC, Seasonal, Hidden Identity, Immortal/Mortal, Age Gap Romance, Fated Mates

HOT, HEA

“Bridget is the star of this book. The MMCs are okay (they’re not great dudes and they didn’t totally redeem themselves for me) and Adrian is a fantastic Pack Alpha.” - Cardigan B

Omegaverse, Baseball, Curvier FMC, FMC with Self-Esteem Issues, Smart, Strong, Independent FMC, Fated Mates

MILD, HEA

“A nice closer in the series. A few unanswered questions, but we got the HEA we needed.”

Overcoming Past Trauma, Fake Marriage, Marriage of Convenience, Dragons, Loss of Parent (Death), Fae/Fairies, Academic Setting

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“WAY better than book 2, but really? Ending a book with THAT cliffhanger is horseshit. I'm pissed.” - Cardigan B

Dragons, Academic Setting, Age Gap, Cliffhanger

HOT, HEA

“I want the life of two retired lawyers who throw booze-soaked garden parties. Ezra was adorable. Dani was a pill, but grew a lot.” - Cardigan B

Enemies to Lovers, Lawyer, Family Business, MC has Interfering Family, Healing Together, MC has Strained Relationship with Parent, Age 30+ FMC, Age 30+ MMC, MMC/FMC has a Cute Cat

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“Best one in the series - Polaris is finally past her whiny stage, the spice really spices, and the plot is revealed--it's cool. And way more intricate than you think.” - Cardigan B

Age 20+ FMC, Age 20+ MMC, Reverse Harem, Cursed Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Fated Mates, Dark Academia, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, Witch, Vampire, Werewolf Mate, Werewolves, FMC has Amnesia, Past Coming Back to Haunt Them

HOT, HEA

“She's a small town girl living in a lonely world. He's the proprietor of a haunted house and into some kinky things. They live happily ever after and assemble a commune.” - Cardigan B

Seasonal, Confessional/Altar/Church Scene Kinks, Mask Kink, Praise Kink, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, One Night of Danger, Family Business, Haunted, Isolated, Mysterious Land, Short/Novella

MEDIUM, HEA

“She's a human pet for some asshole aliens. He's a testtube vampire grown in a space lab to be a gladiator. He escapes his confines and scares the hell out of everyone...but her.” - Cardigan B

Seasonal, Vampire, Alien, MC is trapped, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, Rescue, Survival, Kidnapping

MEDIUM, HEA

“I love Lola Glass because her books are quick palette cleansers. Cute story about a witch seeking asylum and ending up married.” - Cardigan B

Witch/Warlock/Wizard, Dragons, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Arranged Marriage, Power Struggle, MMC/FMC is/are on the Run, MC is trapped

HOT, HEA

“Loved Daisy and Connor together-the chakra, crystals, earthy stuff doesn't really do it for me, but the MCs are a treat.” - Cardigan B

Class Differences, Billionaire Playboy, Body Positivity, Plus-Size FMC, Workplace Romance, FMC & MMC Enter Into A Contract, Cult/Sect, Kidnapping, Rescue, Family Business, Small Town

MEDIUM, HEA

“I liked all of the pieces individually. The FMC and MMC were redeeming. The setting was believable. It all worked. But together, it got a little preachy.” - Cardigan B

Hockey, Hot Dad, Witty Banter, Friends to Enemies to Lovers, Hockey

HOT, HEA

“I couldn't get a handle on Grace - she was ferocious when it came to protecting her sister, but she deflated like a balloon when her sister wasn't in danger. It was short and ended in an HEA which is what I wanted. Loved Santiago. I'll read his book.” - Cardigan B

FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Rape, Arranged Marriage, Age 30+ FMC, Rescue, Sign Language, MC has Strained Relationship with Parent, MC has a Tragic Past, MC has a Missing Sibling, Widow, Assassin

MEDIUM, HEA

“Lazlo’s voice on the audiobook wasn’t as sexy as it was…gruff. The story was fun: a vampire and her slayer in a centuries-long standoff. Fun, but not as immersive as her usual work.” - Cardigan B

Vampire, Enemies to Lovers, Folklore Romance, Story Told in Past and Present, Slow Burn, MMC/FMC has Amnesia, Short/Novella

MEDIUM, HEA

“Not your typical ‘Sports’ Romance and it’s refreshing. Would have liked more "getting to know you" moments between the MCs. Too much closed-door, look-back steam references. I came here for the spice. Gimme.” - Cardigan B

Omegaverse, Pack Dynamics, Knotting, Formula One Racing, MC is an Only Child, Childhood Trauma, Loss of Parent (Death), Male, Male, Male, Female (MMMF)

MILD, HEA

“Actually was sweet, but lacked depth.” - Cardigan B

Forced Proximity, Only One Bed, Fake Relationship, Cross-Cultural Romance, Christmas Romance, Loss of Spouse/Partner (Death), Pro-Athlete, Breakup Due to Misunderstanding

MEDIUM, HEA

“This book was way too long. It was really slow to start.” - Penelope Black

30+ FMC, 30+ MMC, Cute Dog, Betrayal & Secrets, False Pretenses, Hidden Past, Forgotten Past/Loss of Time, Shunned FMC, Amnesia, Rehabilitation, Redemption, Golden Retriever, First Love Returns, Enemies to Lovers, Fake Engagement, Progresses Over Years, Forced Proximity, Royalty, Witty Banter

MEDIUM, HEA

“She was drunk on the beach and kissed him with beer breath. He is mega awkward and knows about the weather, pining from afar. They are ships crushing in the night until their friends take charge. Cute story.” - Cardigan B

Short/Novella, Friends to Lovers, Overcoming past breakups, Summer Fling

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“Polaris's life sucks. You're drawn in early to see her fight and battle her way through the shitty hand she's been dealt. But things move so slowly it's hard to be enraptured.” - Cardigan B

Age 20+ FMC, Age 20+ MMC, Reverse Harem, Cursed Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Dark Academia, Witch, Vampire, Werewolves, MMC/FMC has Amnesia

MEDIUM, HEA

“I liked Rose and Fionn. Hard to believe that three women dating three brothers were ALL serial killers.” - Penelope Black

“I don't love that Rose is a circus performer. I can't get past it and enjoy the story. Snuggles to Barbara!” - Cardigan B

Serial Killer(s), Doctor/Patient, Circus, Slow Burn, Touch her and die, Irish MMC, Grumpy/Sunshine, Witty Banter

HOT, HEA

“Dark and taboo-it's the same universe as Butterfly. Dark themes and Jo Brenner makes it work. Blake gave me whiplash with his "yes we're together/no we're not that's gross" mind games.” - Cardigan B

Age Gap Romance, Dirty Talker, Hockey Coach, Virgin FMC, Academic Setting, Guardian/Ward, Touch Her and Die Vibes, Grumpy/Sunshine, Spanking, Blood Play, Daddy Kink, Stalker

MEDIUM, HEA

“While I really enjoyed book 1: Truly, Madly, Deeply, it didn’t really set up the Dylan & Ryland hate-fueled relationship as much as I needed. I’m a sucker for enemies to lovers and I needed a bit more from these two.” - Penelope Black

Single Mom, Brother’s Best Friend, Fake Engagement, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Emotional Healing, Ex-Escort

MEDIUM, HEA

“Cool premise, but it was overrun with cultural references and consent. She's a sleep paralysis demon in training. He's a pediatrician who's about to be her main subject. She knows she's meant for something different and what she finds in him is a new path.” - Cardigan B

Forbidden Love Interest, Different Worlds, Shapeshifter Romance, Angel/Demon, Portal to Another World, Magic, Short/Novella, Doctor

MEDIUM, HEA

“350 pages until the plot started to move. LOVE RuNyx but this moved like molasses.” - Cardigan B

Academic Setting, Mysterious, Brooding MMC, Loss of Sibling (Death), Loss of Parent (Death), Murder Mystery, Shunned FMC, MC has a Tragic Past

HOT, HEA

“Skip this. It’s Toronto Terror, but it’s not the same vibe you love. Got preachy and broke my immersion.” - Cardigan B

Second Chance, They Have History, Emotional Trauma, Loss of Parent, Friends with Benefits, Sports Adjacent

HOT, TO BE CONTINUED

“Polaris in this book is insufferable-she flees from everything, she hides, she always has this loop of self-doubt in her inner monologue that gets old so fast. Yet the MMCs all say how strong and resilient she is. No she's not. They want her to be, but she isn't. She's a wet noodle.” - Cardigan B

Age 20+ FMC, Age 20+ MMC, Reverse Harem, Cursed Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Dark Academia, Witch, Vampire, Werewolves, MMC/FMC has Amnesia

HOT, HEA

“This wrap up is fine. It's all there to tie things up, but so many of these details could have been left out without impacting the story. Cool premise, intricate plot, some missing parts to the execution. Enjoyable series.” - Cardigan B

Age 20+ FMC, Age 20+ MMC, Reverse Harem, Cursed Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Fated Mates, Dark Academia, MMC/FMC Involved in a Rebellion/Resistance, Witch, Vampire, Werewolf Mate, Werewolves, FMC has Amnesia, Past Coming Back to Haunt Them

HOT, HEA

“UUUGH I wanted to like this so badly. It had all the things I love in a Mafia romance...but it had so many additionally absurd things. Mainly, she could have made everything better by just telling Angelo her secret. AND SHE ADMITS IT.” - Cardigan B

Revenge, Female Friendship Group, Arranged Marriage, Abusive Parent(s), MMC has been to Prison, Survival, Virgin FMC, Kidnapping

MILD, HEA

“Not enough backstory or engagement between the MCs to build the suspense or excitement. Lacked yearning.” - Cardigan B

Small Town Return, Return to Hometown, Brother's Best Friend, Celebrity, Slow Burn, Only One Bed, Longtime Crush

MILD, TO BE CONTINUED

“It’s a cool premise, but it’s written clinically. You can’t connect with the characters in a way that feels meaningful.” - Cardigan B

Royalty, Royal/Commoner, Magic, Story Told in Past and Present, Immortal/Mortal, Love Triangle, Vampire, MC is trapped, Portal to Another World

HOT, HEA

“Trigger warnings in this book. It just wasn’t my jam. One of the opening scenes was assault on FMC. There’s a weird drug, an annoying FMC, and a lack of logic.” - Penelope Black

College Students, Hockey Athlete MMC, Wealthy MMC, Destitute FMC, Abuse by Parents (MMC as an adult), Secret Society, Mysterious Illness, FMC seeking Revenge, Grumpy & Sunshine, MMC Obsessed with FMC, Redemption Arc

HOT, HEA

“She's a child bride, trained to be an assassin, tethered to her abusive husband. He's the head of the Irish Mafia who runs a chocolate factory/sex club in Philadelphia. It's so dumb.” - Cardigan B

Dom/Sub, Sex Club, Second Chance, Kidnapping, Assassin, MC is involved in Mafia/Organized Crime, FMC is a Single Mom, No Use of Contraception, Revenge, Loss of Parent (Death), FMC previous abused (not by MMC), Rape

MILD, HEA

“Wow was this boring. I LOVED "You’ve Got Mail" but the first 100 pages of this book weren't that, it was a small business class on starting a flower shop.” - Cardigan B

Age 40+ FMC, Age 40+ MMC, Single Dad, Monster/Human Romance, MMC is a Single Dad, You've Got Mail Vibes, Teacher

HOT, HEA

“This book was riddled with distracting language. So many "my big dick" comments from the MMC. "She oozed from my touch" about how wet she is. "I felt my body burn so hot I was about to shed my skin like a snake." EXCUSE ME, SIR?” - Cardigan B

Touch her and die, Mafia, Hidden Relationship, Double Life, Separated/Divorcing/Divorced, One Night Stand, Bartender

We didn’t get far. Insufferable FMC and uninteresting MMC. We couldn’t do it.

So preachy. The FMC is overbearing about her world views and is just insufferable.

A really cute premise that just wasn’t resonating with us. FMC is too flighty, too ditzy, and too arrogant.