Ashley’s Review: That Crush by Jillian Dodd

Title: That Crush 
Series: That Boy #9
Author: Jillian Dodd
Genre: New Adult
Publisher: Swoonworthy Books
Pub Date: June 10, 2025
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

Words cannot express how excited I was to e back in That Boy world! I love, love, love this series so much!! I will read anything Jillian Dodd writes but this is my all time favorite series. If you haven’t read these books you need to!

Ashley’s Review: A Good Book by Jewel E. Ann

Title: A Good Book
Series: Sunday Morning #3
Author: Jewel E. Ann 
Genre: New Adult
Publisher: Jewel E. Ann
Pub Date: April 2, 2014
Rating: 4 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I have been enjoying  this series. Only Jewel E. Ann can gut me and make me laugh in the same book. She has a way with words and will always break my heart in the best way and put it back together. A Good Book was literally that a good book. It was raw .

We get Gabby’s story and man was it a story. She is the youngest sister of the Jacobson family and the first to go to college. Her childhood friend Ben follows her to the same college. She’s there for another guy and he’s there for her. 

The slow burn and turns in the book! I couldn’t get enough of. Must read! 

 

Ashley’s Review: Play it Off by Monica Murphy

Title: Play it Off
Series: Kings of Campus #2
Author: Monica Murphy
Genre: New Adult
Publisher: Montlake
Pub Date: April 29, 2025
Rating: 4.5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

The second book in the series didn’t disappoint. It was full of angst. That is one of my favorite things in a book. The chemistry between Gavin and Sienna was off the charts. I am so glad we got their story. Must read!

Ashley’ Review: Stolen Vows by Penelope Black

Title: Stolen Vows
Series: Avalon Falls #3
Author: Penelope Black
Genre: Enemies to Lovers

Publisher: Penelope Black
Pub Date: February 27, 2025
Rating: 4.5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

We’re back in Avalon Falls and I’m so happy. This series is so good and gets better with every book. Loved Graham and Francesca’s story. They are the cutest is and this is one of my favorite troupes. These two met years ago at a college party and things were cut short. Years later they meet again and Francesca moved to Avalon Falls to open up a bookstore these two are in the same town. Graham is the best. He has figured out a way to help her break free from her parents and their rules. This was a slow burn fast paced read that had me glued to my kindle.

Ashley’s Review: The Drummer’s Heart by Penelope Ward

Title: The Drummer’s Heart
Author: Penelope Ward
Genre: Rockstar Romance
Publisher: Penelope Ward Books, Inc
Pub Date: February 23, 2025
Rating: 4.5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

Atticus has been trying to live his life without Nicole. To the world it looks like he is moved on and living the rockstar life. No one knows that he is still in love and missing his ex Nicole. When Nicole grandmother needs someone to take care of her Nicole gets Atticus to help and pretend they are still married. The chemistry and attraction for these two is off the charts and only reminds them of being together. You can’t help but want Atticus and Nicole to make things work again. 

I adored this book and loved the audio so much. Must read!

Ashley’s Review: Here and Now by Corinne Michaels

Title: Here and Now
Series: Ember Falls #2
Author: Corinne Michaels
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: BAAE Publishing 
Pub Date: February 19, 2025 
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

Corinne Michaels does it again. There is a reason she is one of my favorite authors. She never disappoints. I was so excited to be back in Ember Falls and get Miles and Penelope’s story. It didn’t take Miles long to fall for Penny. They are the sweetest and perfect for each other.  Penny is a good mother who would do anything for Kai.  It will take a lot to break down the walls and make her feel safe and happy. Miles was such a swoon worthy hero. He has been added to my book boyfriend list.  Here and Now was such a sweet read. Must Read! 

Ashley’s Review: Lucky Shot by K. Bromberg

Title: Lucky Shot
Author: K. Bromberg
Genre: Sports Romance
Publisher: JKB Publishing, LLC
Pub Date: February 13, 2025
Rating: 4 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I love this author and all her stories. She never disappoints and always has me glued to my kindle. Lucky Shot had it all .  The characters and the banter, perfection.

Ashley’s Review: Penn by Jennifer Millikin

Title: Penn
Series: Olive Township #1
Author: Jennifer Millikin
Genre: Small Town Romance
Publisher: JNM LLC
Pub Date: February 6, 2025
Rating: 4 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

The moment I read what this book was about I was so excited. Right before I this book came out I read my first book by this author. I don’t know why it took me so long. I am hooked she is a new favorite of mine. I will be going back and reading her other books. 

I am a sucker for small town romances. Penn and Daisy gave me all the feels and had me loving them. They are the cutest and I loved their story. I can’t wait for more books in this series! 

 

 

Ashley’s Review: The Kiss Lottery

Title: The Kiss Lottery
Author: Ilsa Madden-Mills
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Publisher: Montlake 
Pub Date: February 11, 2025
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I love this author so much! The Kiss Lottery was such a fun and sweet read. Two of my favorite genres, second chance small town romance. Everly and Beckett’s story was the perfect read for valentines. These two grew up together and were never able to make things work between them. Now ,any years later Everly is back in the town she grew up in. Now that she’s back will these two be able to make things work this time? This was the sweetest story. I loved it and the characters so much. 

Ashley’s Review: The Apple Tree by Jewel E. Ann

Title: The Apple Tree
Series: Sunday Morning #2
Author: Jewel E. Ann
Genre: New Adult
Publisher: Jewel E. Ann
Pub Date: January 23, 2025
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I have been looking forward to Eve’s book since book one Sunday Morning. I could not put this book down. I went through all the emotions while reading this. From smiling to being in tears. The chemistry and banter between them was perfection. This was one of those books once you finish you can’t get it off your mind. Eve and Kyle are perfect for each despite the age difference. there is just something about these two. Loved this book so much and can’t wait for the next book!