Tag: contemporary romance

  • July Reads: Mini Reviews

    July Reads: Mini Reviews

    We’re halfway through July, and I’m steadily making my way through my to-be-read stacks. Maybe I’ll finish them by July 2045. Or maybe I’ll keep adding to the collection. Who knows? My latest reads have run the gamut of complicated family drama to a queer contemporary romance to a dystopian world and magical realism off…

  • Don’t Hate the Love Haters

    Don’t Hate the Love Haters

    The Love Haters by Katherine Center A Four-Star Book Katherine Center hits all the right notes with her contemporary romance novels: quick-witted main characters who are fun but flawed, a well-crafted plot in an atmospheric setting, and a fine balance between cute romance and raw emotions. With her newest novel, The Love Haters, Ms. Center…

  • Can’t Get Enough of Kennedy Ryan

    Can’t Get Enough of Kennedy Ryan

    Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan  A Four-Star Book Kennedy Ryan has a unique talent to remind us that love can be inconvenient and complicated, but still as real as the person sitting next to you. She explores complex feelings and experiences with class and grace, making her books some of my favorite romance reads. …

  • What to Remember with Say You’ll Remember Me

    What to Remember with Say You’ll Remember Me

    Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez A Four-Star Book Abby Jimenez remains one of my favorite contemporary romance authors. I anxiously await her new book as every publication date nears, so I was very excited for April 2025 when she published her latest book, Say You’ll Remember Me. While this isn’t my favorite romance…

  • What I Read in March 2025

    What I Read in March 2025

    March was an odd month for me. It felt like it lasted 342 days, but at the same time seemed to rush by because there were not enough hours in the days to get everything done. Still, I found comfort in reading 12 books and short stories to ease some anxiety, keep my mind occupied,…