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A Very Merry Bromance
Lyssa Kay Adams

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Five stars for the vibes!!! ✨ This was adorable. And now I'm sad because the series is over! I really enjoyed the grumpy/sunshine trope here. I also enjoyed the drama in this one. I felt like the reason Colton and Gretchen struggled a bit in this was more relatable than previous books (not that I didn't love the others!) The family issues really created a depth to these characters. I loved the love between these two. And I'm always happy to see the previous book club guys. I wish Lyssa Kay Adams would write more of these books. I had so much fun with this series. If you're looking for something fun but doesn't take itself too seriously, this is definitely a series to check out (but definitely read them in order so you know the other characters!)
May 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Isn't It Bromantic? By Lyssa Kay Adams

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Another five stars for the vibes!!!! This is my favorite book of the series so far. I've loved Vlad since the first book, and I was SO excited to read his story. He was definitely comic relief for the first few books, but I love how deep his character was in this story. Swoon!! This was a wild ride. Elena irritated me in some points, but I did like the way her character developed too. This series doesn't take itself too seriously. It has such interesting commentary on marriage in our society. I really like Lyssa Kay's writing style, and I'm going to be sad when this series is over. I do wish Cheese Man would get a book 😂 but I don't think he will. Haha. This isn't a literary masterpiece, but it is a five star read! 🥰
April 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Pen Pal by J. T. Geissinger review!

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DON'T LET THE COVER FOOL YOU!!! Pen Pal by J. T. Geissinger I... don't even know how to write this review. 🤯 I can't really say anything without spoiling it. Just know: it's a non-traditional HEA, but still super satisfying once you survive the insane ride this book takes you on. I honestly felt like I was being gaslit the entire time, and up until the reveal, I didn't trust a single one of these characters. 😂 I knew something was up. I did guess one part of the twist... but the rest? Nowhere near what I was expecting. I absolutely loved this. I can't give it less than five stars because it had me literally on the edge of my seat, yelling at the book, jaw on the floor. Please make sure you read the trigger warnings just in case. Understand that non-traditional is the only way to describe this. This is not your typical dark romance. Go in as blind as you possibly can! (P.S. The nickname "Bunny" was... not it for me. But that’s honestly my only complaint!)
April 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston Review

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Ashley Poston cannot write a bad book. The Dead Romantics was funny, heart-wrenching, beautiful, and inspiring. I absolutely loved the plot. It completely pulled me in. I must’ve been so wrapped up in the story because I genuinely had no idea how it would end! Florence and Benji... swoon. I adored these two. I loved how they brought out the best in each other and held space for one another during some really difficult moments. This story had me laughing one minute and tearing up the next. I felt all the feels in the best way possible. Ashley Poston writes about such relatable topics in unique ways. I’m obsessed with her style and can’t wait to read more from her. An easy 5 stars from me!
April 25, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleure review! #booksky 💙📚
This trilogy was adorable! The first book was probably my favorite, but I’ve loved them all and I’m honestly sad it's over. I could read about this little found family all day long! I was so excited that Margot finally got her story. I’m a big fan of second-chance romances, though be warned, this one leans heavily on the miscommunication trope. It irritated me... but in a good way that worked for the story. The writing was solid, and I just adore these characters. I’m so glad I found this series on Libby. Definitely recommend!
April 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Hi! I have a TikTok account where you can find me being silly about books on the internet (jlb_books). I'm hoping to start posting long form content on YouTube soon too! Anyway... (re)introducing myself here! #booksky 💙📚
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April 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams Book Review!

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Another 5 stars for the vibes! I'm loving this series so much. Crazy Stupid Bromance giggle and tear up. I love how it stands alone, but I truly think the best experience comes from reading these books in order. Seeing characters from precious books is so much fun. Noah and Alexis have been through so much, and they go through even more in this story. I feel like this book was slightly more serious in tone, but of course, Beefcake stole the show and made me laugh when the tension got a little high. I love these books. I can't wait to read the next one!!
April 20, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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Book Review
Ruthless Vows - Rebecca Ross
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😭😭😭 What a beautiful book. I don't even know what to write. This has me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Not because it was fast-paced, but because it was high stakes. Rebecca Ross created a cast of characters I cared so much about. Iris and Roman were amazing, of course, but I was so attached to everyone. This book took me through all the emotions. The devastation was real. I'm still a little heartbroken. But the hope that bloomed was inspiring. This duology was incredible. I'm so happy I read it! I am so sad it's over, though. I need more of these characters. 😭 Highly recommended!!
April 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams book review!

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FIVE STARS FOR THE VIBES!! Okay, this had me cackling. Out loud. This was SO FUNNY. I think I like it even more than Bromance Book Club, and I didn't think that would be possible! The characters are so good. I love the "found family" vibes. Everyone had such unique personalities. I had so much fun getting to know them all more in this book. The plot was great! I loved the "banning together to fight injustice." And while the topic was serious (sexual harassment), the author weaved in the comedy I've come to expect from this series in the best moments, breaking up the tension. I can't wait to read more in this series. I'm having so much fun with this!
April 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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I need to go read book two right this second. #booksky 📚💙
WHAT. First of all, Rebecca Ross writes fricken poetry. I was immediately drawn in by her absolutely beautiful prose. Wow. What an incredible writer. Beyond that, I loved the world-building. It felt like I was dropped right into the story, living alongside Iris and Roman. I’m a sucker for books with writing themes, so the magic typewriters? Yes, please and thank you! The war was written so well. I could feel the devestation. I could feel the hope too. This book took me through all of the emotions. Iris and Roman might be two of my favorite characters ever. Neither of them made me angry (which I feel like is rare for me 😂), and they made such realistic choices. Their relationship was a joy to read. Now I’m scrambling for the next book. I borrowed this one through Libby as an audiobook, but now I’m stuck: Do I wait and suffer (because that ending was a cliffhanger!), grab the ebook, or just go buy the books? Infinity stars. Absolutely recommended.
April 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Emily Henry writes no bad books in my eyes.

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At this point, Emily Henry just gets five stars for all her books. I can't imagine disliking any of them. This story isn't just a romance. It's focused a lot on family, and what we should and shouldn't sacrifice for the people we care about. Sometimes, it's okay to be selfish and put ourselves first. Nora was another character I could relate to. Building a wall around your heart and protecting yourself from getting hurt while making sure everyone around you is okay? Yeah. That's definitely something I do. I loved the build up with Charlie and how vulnerable he came to be. I loved Libby so much. She was probably my favorite character. I loved that all these characters were from NYC but this still turned out to be a small-town romance. I have nothing bad to say. Five stars all around.
April 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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I read some amazing books this month. It was also a month of contemporary romance with bits of dark romance sprinkled in!

What was your favorite book this month?

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March Reading Wrap-Up
April 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Grave Matter by Karina Halle Book Review!

What a wild way to end March!

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Woah! I could leave that as my review. It sums up my feelings about this book. Honestly, it blew me away. The only reason it's not a full five stars is because I really wanted the epilogue to be a little longer. As far as I'm aware, this is a standalone, but it was left open enough for the story to continue. I just prefer stories to wrap up fully if they stand alone. Aside from that, this was a WILD ride. It was eerie. It's been a while since I read anything in the horror realm, and I loved how dark this got. I also loved the twists and turns. I did not see the twist coming, and the revelation had my jaw on the floor. I really liked the characters. Sydney made me angry with some of her decisions, but I feel that way with most books. Overall, this was a solid, believable cast of characters, and the author did an amazing job making it so you never really knew who to trust. An excellent read. I hope to read more from this author!
April 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Yeah, yeah... Cutesy romance was the theme of March for me, apparently 😂

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I'm so happy I found this series on Libby. It's SO CUTE. I think I liked book one slightly more than this one, but not by much. I wanted Brendon to find his love throughout the first book, and I was so excited to see he got his own book! I think this couple had so much chemistry. It definitely started as lust, but I feel like that's pretty realistic. This did push insta-love territory, but since they'd known each other when they were kids, it didn't feel as odd to me. I loved seeing all the returning cast: Elle, Darcy, and Margot. It was super fun to see where Elle and Darcy's relationship was while focusing on Brendon and Annie. These books make me want to visit Seattle more than I already wanted to! I loved how "part" of this story the city was. Overall, this was adorable, and I can't wait for book three!
March 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Wild Love by Elsie Silver review!

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Wild Love by Elsie Silver book review Well, I didn’t know I loved the single dad trope until now! 😂 Wild Love is my first Elsie Silver book, and honestly, the only reason I waited so long was that I didn’t think I was into contemporary romance. Turns out, I am. Rosie and Ford were adorable, but Cora stole the show for me. The father-daughter bond between Ford and Cora was beautiful, and I absolutely loved Cora’s fiery attitude. I also appreciated Ford’s approach to his financial status. I’ve read a few billionaire romances where wealth was their entire personality, but Ford felt like a regular guy who happened to be successful. Loved this book! 🥰 Can't wait for the rest of this series!
March 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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😂 I had so much fun reading this!

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The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa May Adams book review: This was SO CUTE! WHAT?! This is the first romance where I actively rooted for the male character because, while they both made mistakes, Thea made me so mad until she finally figured out what she was holding inside and not addressing. But I loved how much growth both Gavin and Thea displayed in this story. The side characters were also so fun, and I think that's why I loved this story so much—the characters had me laughing and yelling at the book! The concept of this book was so fun. I love the idea of men reading romance novels, predominantly written by women, to understand women a little bit more. Such a fun concept. And the chapters from Counting the Countess made me so happy. 😂 This is five stars because I had such a good time reading it, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!
March 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Excuse me, but this cover is everything.🥰🥰🥰

The book is amazing!! Please check it out!

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Love Among the Wildflowers by Ciara Turner
March 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Libby just sent me a bunch of my holds at once.

Could I have postponed some of them? Yes.

Did I? No.

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On that same track, here's my latest Libby read!

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Four star book review of Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur Written in the Stars is a charming, queer rom-com featuring a quirky social media astrologer and a grumpy actuary who enter a fake dating arrangement to appease their families. I’m giving this four stars because while the story was adorable and fun, Elle’s reason for agreeing to the fake dating setup felt a little weak. Plus, Elle and Darcy are such polar opposites that at times, I struggled to fully believe in their chemistry. That said, as the story unfolded, I couldn’t help but fall for these characters. I laughed, I teared up, and by the end, I was completely rooting for them. I can’t wait to read the rest of this trilogy!
March 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Happy Place by Emily Henry Book Review!

I love this book so much. 😭

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Happy Place by Emily Henry Book Review It's been a long time since I related so well to a character. Harriet's need to make sure everyone else is happy and hide her own pain... Ouch. Yeah. Very relatable. Happy Place made me sob a few times. Good tears, but this was such a beautiful story of friendship, love, and finding yourself. It's about learning that being happy isn't selfish, and that it's okay to not always know what you want right this second and live in the moment. The characters were flawed and beautiful. The miscommunication was frustrating (as always), but Emily Henry handled it so well. The pacing was really great, and the writing was easy but flowed perfectly. I truly can't find any critique. This was such an amazing book, and I can't wait to read more by this author.
March 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Mistakes have been made.

I can't stop thinking about Funny Story by Emily Henry and The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston. And I needed a book to fulfill the buy one, get one, so, I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com seemed fitting. 🤣

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A pile of books: Funny Story by Emily Henry The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston. I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming
March 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Do you have any books you're afraid to read?

Or can you convince me to read these? 🤣

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March 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Most recent read, current read, and next planned read!

(Excuse my stuffy nose voice. I'm at the tail end of the flu!)

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March 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Finally posting my February reading wrap-up. I was going to do this as a reel, but I'm not succinct and yap too much. 🤣

My favorite from this month was The Seven Year Slip, and I read more contemporary than I usually do!

Did you have a favorite in February, #booksky? 📚💙
February wrap up: Distant Hearts by Ciara Turner The Fixer by Lee Winter Chaos Agent by Lee Winter Pirates of Aletharia by Britney Jackson The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston A Game of Hearts and Heists by Ruby Roe Not Just Gal Pals by Elizabeth Luly Love Among the Wildflowers by Ciara Turner Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux Back to the Start by Monica McCallan
March 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Hehehehe.

(📖 Phantasma by Kaylie Smith)

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Page 98 of Phantasma by Kaylie Smith quote, "You have a response for everything, done you?" "Yes." He winked, and she hated herself for thinking that the gesture was attractive.
March 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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"Romance was awful. She couldn't even murder people anymore."

What a way to start March. 😍 Listened to this to and from yoga through Libby!

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Book review of Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell "Romance was awful. She couldn't even murder people anymore." I borrowed Someone You Can Build a Nest In on Libby because I like to find random audiobooks to listen to while I drive back and forth from yoga. I read the premise and thought it sounded interesting, but I had no idea how good this was going to be. When I first started reading, I thought, "What the heck am I listening to?" Shesheshen's beginning chapters made me squirm in a way no horror book has in a while. I knew this was going to be a wild ride because the genres implied horror, LGBTQ+ monster romance, and fantasy. So I settled in and kept going! This book brought me through all the feelings. It was moving, emotional, funny, heart-wrenching, and absolutely beautiful. The writing was poetic yet accessible. I never found myself skipping back to listen again because it was too over my head, but the narrative and dialogue were also not bland in any way. Shesheshen's personality had me immediately. Her comments about humanity and the way humans live their lives were so accurate, but her delivery was hysterical—though, to her, she was just being honest. "Two forks were not enough forks for this. The spaghetti was versatile in its resistance." Homily won my heart immediately. She was broken, but strong. I loved her compassion, which she never lost, despite it being used against her in so many horrible ways. The story itself was not fast-paced, but it kept my attention through the entire book. I didn't feel it lagged anywhere. The twists and turns were phenomenal. What else can I say? This book is definitely in my top 2025 reads. I am so glad I borrowed it randomly!
March 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM