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A Loving Heist by Mya
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I really liked A Promising Remedy - Love's Infusion Book 1. The Bowers brothers were fun to read about, so I was excited to see the stories of the remaining brothers, Nahmir and Nicholas. I finished A Promising Remedy and quickly downloaded A Loving Heist.
I really like the MMC, Nahmir Bowers - his character has grown tremendously over the course of 2 books. However, I did not like the FMC, Amora Morris. I felt that she came from a violent family and didn't really grow enoughto overcome the pain inflicted unnecessarily on the MMC, pain she knew her violent brothers would inflict.
The cliffhanger regarding the third brother, Nicholas, was one of the most interesting parts of the story. While I don't think this book in the series is as good as the first book, I'm still excited for the next one.
I really like the MMC, Nahmir Bowers - his character has grown tremendously over the course of 2 books. However, I did not like the FMC, Amora Morris. I felt that she came from a violent family and didn't really grow enough
The cliffhanger regarding the third brother, Nicholas, was one of the most interesting parts of the story. While I don't think this book in the series is as good as the first book, I'm still excited for the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Confinement, Infidelity, and Toxic relationship
A Promising Remedy by Mya
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This instalove romance is perfect. When you are looking for this trope, you’re hoping to get A Promising Remedy. The FMC overcomes significant challenges but her vulnerability leads to a perfect love with the most amazing MMC. The MMC’s brothers are well written and they make you want to read the next book in the Love’s Infusion series. A Promising Remedy is funny, thought provoking and engaging.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Medical content, Grief, and Abortion
Minor: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Inflamed In His Love by Tay Mo'Nae
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I got way more than I expected with Tay Mo’Nae’s Inflamed In His Love. This slow burn is emotional and heartwarming with dynamic, diverse characters who you want the best for. The MMC Tripp is everything you want in a romance novel, while there’s something really profound about the FMC and her maturity that you don’t often find in female characters in romance novels.
I also loved how regular these characters were. It’s nice change of pace to read a romance novel with everyday regular characters - no drug dealers, no billionaires, no family inheritance. While I love a good billionaire romance, it is fun to read a book about good hardworking people managing everyday struggles.
I highly recommend Inflamed In His Love to anyone who likes the single dad trope. It definitely fits the bill.
I also loved how regular these characters were. It’s nice change of pace to read a romance novel with everyday regular characters - no drug dealers, no billionaires, no family inheritance. While I love a good billionaire romance, it is fun to read a book about good hardworking people managing everyday struggles.
I highly recommend Inflamed In His Love to anyone who likes the single dad trope. It definitely fits the bill.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Bullying, Drug use, and Infidelity
Who You Belong To by ML Bash
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.
I really don’t like any of these characters. And I am reminded why I don’t like the author’s writing style with every page turn. I am not investing more time into this unrealistic, badly written story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Something In My Heart by Mya, Kimberly Brown
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Whew. Something In My Heart by Kimberly and Mya is an emotionally charged romance story that really makes you feel and makes you think. There are sensitive themes in the book, check the trigger warnings at the front of the book, but each of them is handled with so much care and respect. They also advance the story and character arcs in a beautiful and necessary way. Kimberly Brown and Mya write characters you want the absolute best for, they’re so diverse that you want the best for even the antagonist. I recommend Something In My Heart to anyone looking for a complex romance story with serious themes and lovable characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Liberated: An Erotic Short by Kimberly Brown
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Light hearted, spicy, and engaging, I think Liberated is just what you're looking for in an erotica novella. The characters are lovable and diverse. Kimberly Brown doesn't skimp on character development, so you get a decent backstory and some fun secondary characters. I recommend this one to fans of Kimberly Brown and erotica. It is a quick and fun read that make you want more of Kimberly Brown's books.
Spice Level: 3/5
Spice Level: 3/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Classism
My One and Only Love: A Novella by D. Rose
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
My One and Only Love by D. Rose is the perfect second chance novella. The characters are diverse and lovable, the story is well written - I have no complaints. D. Rose does everything right with this novella.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Abandonment
Take Me Away by Kami Holt
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn’t know what to expect from Kami Holt’s Take Me Away. This is one of the best contemporary romance novels I’ve read this year. With strong development, lovable characters, and an engaging storyline, I couldn’t put the book down. The MMC is slightly unhinged, but he’s funny and likable. There’s a little family drama, but it advances the story. I’d read more from Kami Holt in the future and I highly recommend this book, especially if you like urban contemporary romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Infidelity
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Capone II by Jahquel J.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Hmmm...I had high hopes for Capone II after reading the first book. It ended with a crazy cliffhanger that made you want to pick up book 2. But Capone II just wasn't worth the read. I'm not sure how the author got 3 books and a spinoff out of this set of characters. The FMC Erin is absolutely NOTHING like what you expected in Capone II. In Capone I, Erin is headstrong and independent, she's determined to do things the right way, the legal way. She doesn't want herself, her brother, or her cousin involved in any of the street stuff that's all around them. She's looking for ways to move herself and her brother out of the 'hood. In Capone II, she's weak, she's scared, and she's accepting a really dangerous lifestyle because...she's in love? An insta-love that hasn't even been fully described by the author? The story is so far from what the original premise was: Capone, a kingpin, falls for his worker/brother-in-law Naheim's ex-girlfriend - can Capone respect his new brother and his sister, while seeking the love he so secretly desires? Capone II is about...man I don't even know what it's about. It's just weird drama-filled situation followed by a plot hole after drama-filled situation. I'm not finishing the series because I've found all of the characters unlikable and the story uninteresting. I really wished this Delgato Family Series was better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Grief, and Death of parent
Hate Our Love by Kay Shanee
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Hate Our Love by Kay Shanee is my first read for the author and it was a pretty decent story. There's very good character development and good storytelling that leads to a heartwarming ending. Unfortunately, the book is not a 5 star read for me because I found the FMC, Jahzara Franklin very immature and irresponsible, especially for an older and pregnant character, and I think this type of messaging isn't what we need for those who are more likely to read this type of book. Dakari Bentley, the MMC, is the ideal book bae, but I found his short temper, inability to manage his anger, and communication issues problematic, so for every likable trait he had, there was a negative one that canceled it out.
I listened to Hate Our Love on audiobook and I think Winston James and Anna Lynn Wright did a pretty good job, so I'd listen to another book narrated by either of them in the future for sure.
I recommend Hate Our Love to anyone who likes an engaging story with good pacing and a heartwarming ending.
I listened to Hate Our Love on audiobook and I think Winston James and Anna Lynn Wright did a pretty good job, so I'd listen to another book narrated by either of them in the future for sure.
I recommend Hate Our Love to anyone who likes an engaging story with good pacing and a heartwarming ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol