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Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

ANOTHER BANGER! I swear Lisa can do no wrong with this series. Cassandra’s story was such a good one and brought in the unexpected hero that is Tom Severin (take a moment to swoon for him please). I adored their entire storyline from start to finish! It was lovely to see Cassandra as her own character after really only getting her in tandem with Pandora for so many books. She quickly became a favorite as she, like me, roots for the underdog and isn’t afraid of a little old challenge. Tom was so much more complex than I anticipated and I was so proud of him for working to expand his emotional range beyond just the five he decided he’d have. Truly, I think I’ll be unable to pick just one favorite from this series because I love them all whether I read them with my eyes or ears. 
The Alpha of Bleake Isle by Kathryn Moon

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mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I wanted a historical romance meets omegaverse and this one was great! It was a fun twist on both and also brought in dragons, which I loved. Mairwen was a nice surprise as a character and it was fun to see her come out of her shell and transform into her true self. Ronson was such a classic alpha and royal and I loved his absolutely obsession with Mairwen! The other alphas were super interesting and I’m excited to get their books at some point. Niall and Beatrice were great side characters who brought some unexpected twists to the plot. I would have liked a tiny bit more of the scheming and drama, but other than that this was a fun read.
Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas

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hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Oh, West Ravenel, the man that you are!! I absolutely adored this book in the Ravenels series. Phoebe and West had undeniable chemistry and it was so nice to see West finally get what he deserves after changing his ways so substantially over the course of the other books so far. It was nice to see how Phoebe and West’s pasts crossed. I loved getting to see West with Phoebe’s children and I loved seeing exactly how far he’s come in the world of farming. I knew this one would be full of super juicy drama and I wasn’t disappointed. Lisa I just absolutely crushes historical romance and I’m beyond excited for the next book in the series!
Bad Alpha by Kathryn Moon

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Praise the lord, an omegaverse that fully scratched the itch I needed it to! This one was so fun and I just honestly should’ve known to turn to Kathryn for what I wanted. I just loved the entire premise of this one: a female mercenary on a job and the target turns out to be an omega who is wrapped up in some crazy bonkers stuff?! Literally ate. it. up. Eve was a great character and I loved her complexity. It was cool to see her go from being a feral alpha to something else. Adam was fun and I just had so much fun with him and all his cons. Rory, Jamie, and Garrett were all big winners in my book as well. They all brought something different to the table and added just the right amount of tension to the mix. I do wish there would have been the tiniest bit more tying up of the loose ends, but I also know why the ones left loose were so I shant hold it against this book. Anyway, this book is an icon and I had a blast. 
Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Shocking, I know, but such a good book! I loved the minor deviation from the main Ravenel characters to two of my fave side characters, Dr. Garrett Gibson and Ethan Ransom. And then for it to be such a suspenseful plotline?! I was not expecting it in a historical romance and it was so fun and interesting. Garrett is such a baddie as a doctor and fighter. I loved how stubborn she was because it got her everything she needed and wanted in the end. And then Ethan! He’s so fun because he’s so protective but also allows Garrett to learn to protect herself. I loved that he was essentially a secret agent and assassin. Like, could be he any hotter? Anyhoozles, somebody send me into this series’ world because I’m just obsessed. Netflix should have made this series into a show because I would EAT. IT. UP. And now I’m on to the next book in the series because I just know it’s going to juicy and delicious. 
Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas

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adventurous inspiring mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Another banger! Honestly this series just slays. Pandora is a wonderfully whimsical character and I just adore how quirky and determined she is!! She was such a hoot in the first two books and it was really fun to see how her story unfolded. When Gabriel came on the scene to help her out, society had other plans. He was the perfect match for the free spirit that is Pandora and I really enjoyed the two of them together. Their courtship was fun, their marriage was steamy, and the plot was wild on the back end! And who could’ve ever expected the hint dropping at the end of the book on the next characters?! Truly I’m a woman obsessed with this series and I’m not sorry about it one bit. 
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

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adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This was such an interesting fantasy book. I loved the premise and how adventurous it was. The world was so strange and unique and I never really knew what was going to happen next or where the story was headed. Hana and Keishin had such a cool journey! More than anything, I liked that this book wasn’t based in western beliefs. The Japanese influence was cool and sparked some curiosity for me of what may have helped inspire this story. The audio was done really well and the pacing was great. Just as I got the urge to press pause and do something different, the next crazy thing happened. 
Treading Water by B. Sobjakken

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tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Fantastic. I’ll take 14 of them! 

But truly, I loved this so much! B writes the best novellas and this one is my fave (so far)! The audio is also PHENOM!
House of Omega by Roxy Collins

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tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

This was a fun omegaverse to read and had a few nice twists to the universe. It gave me Lola & the Millionaires vibes with the premise and general storyline. Grace was an interesting character and I liked that despite her circumstances she was willing to stand up for herself and others. The guys were great. I wish more chapters would have been in their POVs!! I did think there were some issues with the timeline…things moved both too slowly and too quickly. I also didn’t love that some of the main characters didn’t get super fleshed out storylines. However it was a fun read and (nearly) scratched the itch I’m having for a really good OV.