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: The Kiss Lottery

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

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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

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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!

Ashley’s Review: Indiscretion by Vi Keeland

Title: Indiscretion
Author: Vi Keeland
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: C. Scott Publishing Corp
Pub Date: January 13, 2025
Rating: 5 Stars

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I am always so excited to get a new book by this author. She is one of my all time favorites and a must read author for me. Once I started this book I hated to put it down to do anything else. Dawson and Naomi’s  story was such a great read. I loved the characters and the way this story played out. This is definitely a book you don’t want to miss. Indiscretion has easily become one of my favorite reads by Vi Keeland. Must Read! 

Ashley’s Review: Forsaken Oath by Penelope Black

Title: Forsaken Oath 
Series: Avalon Falls #2
Author: Penelope Black
Genre: Enemies to Lovers 

Publisher: Penelope Black
Pub Date: December 4, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

Penelope Black has done it again. She has quickly become a must read author for me. This is the second book of hers I’ve read and I’m hooked. This was a fast paced read that will have you swooning. I could not get enough of here characters. I loved the first book in this series and was so excited for book 2. I adored Eloise and Beau’s story. Must read!!

Ashley’s Review: Perfect Enough by Kelly Elliott

Title: Perfect Enough
Series: Love in Montana #8
Author: Kelly Elliott
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: K. Elliott Enterprises, INC

Pub Date: October 29, 2024
Rating: 4.5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

4.5 stars

My new favorite book in the series! I love Josh, he was everything. The meeting between Josh and Sophie was such a unique way to meet. These two become fast friends and are so sweet. He was just what she needed at the right time. The chemistry and banter was great. You couldn’t he,p but root for these two. The love these two shared was tested at times. I love these small town romances Kelly Elliott writes. So glad to be back in Love in Montana world. Must read!

Ashley’s Review: Secret Love by Willow Aster

Title: Secret Love
Series: 

The Single Dad Playbook #2
Author: Willow Aster
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Willow Aster
Pub Date: October 10, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

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Willow Aster is quickly becoming a must read for me. This was a sweet story. Henley is a single dad to three girls. He stays busy with his career and raising his girls. He meets a pretty lady at the grocery store who he thinks he won’t see again . Tru ends up being a substitute teacher for one his girls and their dance teacher. They all have the sweetest relationship. I adored this book. It was a sweet feel good read.   

Ashley’s Review: Sunday Morning by Jewel E. Ann

Title: Sunday Morning 
Series: Sunday Morning #1
Author: Jewel E. Ann
Genre: Enemies to lovers
Publisher: Jewel E. Ann
Pub Date: September 26, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

There is a reason Jewel E. Ann is one of my favorite authors, she never disappoints. I will read anything she writes. We always get an amazing story with characters you can’t help but love. 

Ashley’s Review: Twisted Knight by K. Bromberg

Title: Twisted Knight
Series: Tangled Hearts #1
Author: Angie McKeon
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Tor Trade
Pub Date: September 24, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

Great start to new series. I was sucked in from the first chapter. I was so not prepared for that ending! I need the next book asap!

Loved Rowan and Holden’s characters. Rowan is trying to take her role at the company the way she fits, not the way her parents want her to. They want her to dress and act a certain way. Holden is looking for revenge and will do what he needs to do to get it. These two have great banter and the romance and chemistry between them is amazing. They are so good together. 

Hopefully we don’t have to wait too long for the next book.  

Ashley’s Review: The Rules of Dating a Younger Man by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

Title: The Rules of Dating a Younger Man
Series: The Law of Opposites Attract #4
Author: Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: C. Scott Publishing Corp.
Pub Date: September 15, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

Where are all my angst lovers at? I was so happy to have this book on my kindle. I cannot get enough of a good story with angst in it. Talk about the chemistry Brayden and Alex have, off the charts.  They are both attracted to one another but the age is a big deal for Alex. She thinks he is too young and they don’t have much in common in what they want right now. When they finally give in oh man. Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward are some of my favorite authors for a reason. When I pick up one of their books I know I am going to love it. You get a great story full of emotion, angst  and romance. Must read!

Ashley's Review: All too Well by Corinne Michaels

Title: All too Well
Series: Ember Falls #1
Author: Corinne Michaels
Genre: ContemporaryRomance
Publisher: BAAE Publishing
Pub Date: September 18, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

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 No one does small town romances like Corinne Michaels.  Perfect start to a new series that I am so excited about. She always delivers and has me glued to my kindle. There is a reason she is one of my favorite authors. 

Ashley’s Review: The Rocker’s Muse by Penelope Ward

Title: The Rocker’s Muse
Author: Penelope Ward
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Penelope Ward
Pub Date: August 26, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I am always excited when I see this author has a new book coming out. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. This was the perfect slow burn with the best characters. This was a one sitting read. Can we talk about the chemistry between Tristan and Emily! Perfection1 

The Rocker’s Muse had everything and more I have come to expect from one of my favorite authors. Must read!

Ashley’s Review: Out of Control by K. Bromberg

Title: Out of Control
Series: Full Throttle #4
Author: K. Bromberg 
Genre: Sports Romance
Publisher: JKB Publishing, LLC
Pub Date: August 22, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

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I did not think I would like this book as much as the others. I wasn’t sure about Rossi character but her sure proved me wrong. This book was everything I was hoping for and more. Rossi and Sofia had the best chemistry and banter. They were easy to love once you learned a little more about them.  

Ashley’s Review: Fall for Me by Lexi Kingston

Title: Fall for Me
Author: Lexi Kingston 
Genre: Friends to lovers
Publisher: Lexi Kingston 
Pub Date: August 13, 2024
Rating: 4.5 Stars

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This is the first time I have read a book by this author and I am hooked! After reading the blurb and seeing the sweet cover I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book. I love this genre small town friends to lovers, is my jam. Mac and Beckett grew up together and have been best friends since they were kids. 

Ashley’s Review: Enchanted Enough by Kelly Elliott

Title: Enchanted Enough
Series: Love in Montana #7
Author: Kelly Elliott
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Kelly Elliott
Pub Date: August 6, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

Big fan of Kelly Elliott! I have been looking forward to this book and being back in the Love in Montana world. This book brought out so many emotions and had me tearing up at times. There is nothing like a book that can pull all of that out of you. I adored Beck and was so happy he got what he has been looking for. Family is one of the best things there is. You will love Avery and Beck’s story. This was such a sweet read that I loved.

Ashley’s Review: Mad Love by Willow Aster

Title: Mad Love
Series: The Single Dad Playbook #1
Author: Willow Aster
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Bowker
Pub Date: July 10, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I am so excited for this new series! I absolutely loved this book and the characters. Hands down one of my favorite single dad book. I loved Weston so much. He had no problem jumping into dad mode. With his NFL friends he has a great support system to help him and they sure do. Sadie was easy to love she is very protective of her nephew. She slowly starts to let those walls down. Mad Love pulled me in from the first page and held me captive until the end. I can’t wait for the next book in this series!

Ashley’s Review: Over the Limit by K. Bromberg

Title: Over the Limit
Series: Full Throttle #3
Author: K. Bromberg
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: JKB Publishing, LLC
Pub Date: June 13, 2024
Rating: 4.5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I can read anything K. Bromberg writes. She is a go to author for me that never disappoints. Over the Limit  is book3 in the Full Throttle series. I really liked Lachlan and Blaire. Love it when our hero falls first. She is supposed to be off limits but that doesn’t stop him for pursuing her. The chemistry and steam is off the charts. Their story was perfection! Must read! 

 

Ashley’s Review: This Woman Forever by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Title: This Woman Forever
Series: This Man- The Story from Jesse #3
Author: Jodi Ellen Malpas
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Jodie Ellen Malpas
Pub Date: May 14, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars

Our thoughts...

  

I so loved this series so much and really loved getting Jesse’s point of view. I love being inside his mind. It’s nice getting to learn things about his past we never knew. Jesse is a complex man that I have loved getting to know better.  This is a must read! Make sure you have the This Man series. Trust me you will not regret it.