I have been excited about this book ever since Giana first teased it! All I have to tell you is that this is a dark academia, sapphic, Medusa retelling, that should be enough to get you to look at this twice. I loved this book, and even if you think it is not for you, trust me give it a try and get ready to be whisked away to Archeron University with Lex and Luna.

From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Giana Darling comes a sapphic dark academia Medusa retelling about a woman who was wronged by her idols and refused to pay the price without getting revenge…

I was born a woman.
Raised by women.
In love with women.
Until I enrolled at Acheron University, I’d never known much of men. I certainly didn’t know enough to fear them.
Then one stormy autumnal night, Professor Morgan tried to destroy me.
And when we were discovered by the university President, it was me who was punished for the unwanted seduction.
But they left me with two valuable lessons.
I would never let another woman be hurt by men again if I could help it.
And when someone hurts you, betrays you, and tries to rip out your soul, there is only one remedy for the pain.
Revenge.
And mine takes the form of the President’s very beautiful, very virginal, very straight daughter, Luna Pallas.
Before the end of term, I’ll destroy her innocence just as her mother and Professor Morgan destroyed mine.

Check out my more detailed thoughts below…

• Characters: Lex and Luna are the main characters of this sapphic dark academia Medusa retelling. Lex Gorgon is Archeron University’s Medusa. Lex’s story is dark and heavy, warning everyone now that there is sexual assault depicted quite early on in the book and that assault along with many others are discussed throughout the story. Lex’s character has such a magnetism, with a rage that draws you in and has you cheering for her revenge journey. If you love a little feminine rage you will love Lex. Now Luna Pallas, when you meet her you think here is the goody two shoes headmaster’s daughter, and throughout the story, she grows more defiant, and I loved every moment of it. Her development is also a sexuality awakening story as she goes from someone confused about herself to growing into who she is, a bisexual woman. Both of the gals have their own unique strengths and vulnerabilities, I loved them individually but loved them even more together. Lex’s sisters are a perfect addition to this story too, loved the Man Eaters.
• Setting: The story is set in the world of Acheron University, with whisps of dark academia especially at the Gorgon house readers will find it easy to immerse themselves fully in this world.
• Pacing: The book is seamless with just how fluid and beautiful Giana’s writing is. For those who love retellings and literature (all the English majors), you will adore the reference and reverence shown throughout the story. I was hooked on the plot of the Man Eaters and their quest for revenge, and I really loved how Giana went about navigating it and how she brought so much care to how she wrote about sexual assault.
• Romance: Giana pulled off writing a relationship that was heartwarming, earth-shattering, and so damn filled with tension. Lex and Luna had me giggling over their banter, and then swooning as they read poetry to the other. But fear not this book is also incredibly hot, from their first interactions the sexual tension melts from the pages. There is so much emotionality, they are navigating so many roadblocks in their way from others’ homophobia to processing trauma to seeking revenge, many times I was brought close to tears by this relationship. This out-of-the-world attraction and chemistry are balanced against how they are perfect for each other, Lex brings a bit of darkness to Luna, and Luna is Lex’s light. Truly it is such a special sapphic romance and powerful story.

Serpentine Valentine receives 5/5 stars.

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After waiting for this book for quite a while, I am so happy to say that Giana is back and better than ever. This book is top-tier and has so many elements of Giana at her best. My review is glowing because honestly, this book was just phenomenal and I never want to go almost three years without a Fallen Men book again!

From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Giana Darling comes an age gap, forbidden love story about a rebel soul and her best friend’s dad who wants absolutely nothing to do with her…

I fell in love with my best friend’s dad when I was seventeen.

He seemed like some kind of heathen god, big enough to kill a man with his bare hands, tattooed with bright, bold images, and weathered by time and a short stint in prison.

Blind to the consequences, I made a mistake that ran him out of town and ruined his life.

Now, he’s back after all these years––hating me more than the day he left.

What he doesn’t know is that I’ve been working to atone for my sins.

I’ve infiltrated the Vancouver Triad that killed his wife.

Always my protector, he decides it’s not safe for me to be in this alone, so he resolves to get me out of the Triad and out of his hair for good.

*A stand-alone novel in The Fallen Men Series.*

Check out my more detailed thoughts below…

• Characters: I very quickly adored both the main characters, Axe-Man and Mei have my heart. Mei might be one of Giana’s strongest heroines yet, she has such strength but at the same time vulnerability, she really stands out in a world of phenomenal female characters. I loved Mei’s friendship with Cleo and then the way over the course of the story she is brought into the fold of the found family that is the Fallen MC. Axe-Man was her perfect match, as he has such a dark history and a fraught backstory. Right away I felt invested in his happiness and him finding that with Mei. This book of course gives us so many amazing moments with the wider cast of characters, with great moments with Cressida, Nova, Bea, Kodiak, Cleo and Zeus. Plus there is a whole subplot of Danner and HR’s wedding which long-time fans will love.
• Setting: You do not realize how long you have yearned to return to a place until you have to be away from it for so long, and that is exactly how I felt about Entrance, BC. The clubhouse, the bookstore, and the tattoo parlour mean as much to fans as the colourful cast of characters.
• Pacing: This book is told in three parts, with the key back story elements of a much younger Mei, seventeen-year-old Mei, and then we catch up with her at twenty-five years old. I really loved this as I feel like I really got to know a character very well without having to rely on seeing them in the previous books. This book can really stand alone from the others for that reason. It is over 600 pages and it did take me a few more nights to read than I expected but I never wanted the return to this world to stop, so I made the active choice to slow down which is something I rarely do.
• Romance: Some of the best Fallen Men love stories are the ones with not just rich character backstories but deeply rooted and emotional pasts that are tangled up in each other. Mei and Axe-Man’s love story is probably in my second slot (nothing is going to beat my love for Nova and Lila), but what a triumph their story was. Warning it is a sixteen-year age gap, and he did know her when she was younger which I know is not everyone’s cup of tea. The journey from seventeen-year-old Mei’s crush on her best friend’s dad to her at twenty-five trying so desperately to reconnect and help carry his emotional burdens, was devastating to read. I found myself close to tears so many times throughout the book as I felt just how raw this couple’s relationship was. With that rawness came some pretty intense sexual tension, and some of the romantic scenes were simply some of the best Giana has ever written. What a triumphant return to the indie publishing world, I cannot wait to see what the future of the Fallen Men has in store for us!

Caution to the Wind receives five out of five stars.

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I didn’t know we were getting more books in this series! I jumped to review this when I saw the sign-up. Nashville Neighborhood is such a guilty pleasure series for me. I adore this smutty culdesack so damn much.

What are you supposed to do when your best friend’s little sister—a classic good girl—asks you to help her go bad?

You should say no.

You shouldn’t pretend to date her so she can piss off her parents.

You definitely shouldn’t agree to take her virginity and show her all the experiences she’s been missing out on.

And you really shouldn’t keep it a secret from her brother, the one who’s your best friend and business partner.

But I don’t always make the best choices. In fact, I can be kind of a dick sometimes.

And I know if I don’t do it, someone else will . . . and I can’t have that. If anything, it means I get to be the good guy for once.

I just wasn’t prepared for how gifted this good girl would be at going bad.

Check out my more detailed thoughts below…

• Characters: I never though Nikki Sloane woudl give us Preston’s story. He is Cassidy’s ex from the first book, The Doctor, the ex who cheated on her and then had to deal with his ex-girlfriend and father falling for each other. Preston has done so much growing up though, and I loved Nikki’s depiction of this guy who is always trying to be the best version of himself. It was so sad when he didn’t think he was enough for Sydney. She is Colin’s sister, you should remember him from the prevous installment The Frat Boy. Sydney is the most innocent character in one of these stories yet. She has super controling partents and she started to fake date Preston to push her parents to the brink. I loved how she grew over the story, and took more control of her life, grasping for it back from her parents. Sidenote I loved seeing Cassidy and Dr. Lowe living a full life together in the background of this story.
• Setting: Everyone’s favourite neighbourhood in Nashville is back! Most of the story bounces between Preston and Sydney’s houses as they have their summer fling. Preston lives with his father still, Dr. Lowe and I love how no matter what book in this series you read you are guaranteed a sexy pool scene.
• Pacing: This book just like all the others in the series is such a fun quick read. I know we are at the end of the summer, but this is the series you should binge before Labor Day. I think it is worth escaping into the fantasies of all these stories.
• Romance: I adore this falling for my best friend’s little sister because I am giving her sex lessons story. This story opens with the clear directive from Colin, stay away from my little sister. We have a bit of a time jump between Preston and Sydney’s first kiss and then so many years later they cannot keep their hands off each other. I loved the concept of their lessons and each one of those scenes was incredibly delicous. Nikki Sloane does a good job in these books of getting a reader emotionally invested in a relationship along what is truly some of the hottest sex scenes. Loved this instalment and would love to see more!

The Good Girl receives four out of five stars.

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I am so very excited to see Corinne taking on these tropes, who doesn’t love a single dad falling for his new nanny? This is also a return to one of Corinne’s most special settings, Sugarloaf and there may be a little Arrowood cameo or two.

First rule of being a nanny? Don’t fall for the single dad, even if he is smoking hot.

But that’s exactly what happens when grumpy small-town sheriff Asher Whitlock reluctantly hires me to take care of his daughter for the summer. Neither of us is thrilled with the arrangement, but he’s desperate for help, and I need the money for grad school this fall.

All we need to do is keep our distance and remain professional . . . turns out, that’s easier said than done.

Instead of focusing on my future, all I see is the strong jawline, crystal-blue eyes, and rock-hard body right in front of me. We try to resist each other, but we end up crossing every line until I’m in his bed.

I tell myself it’s just this once.

Okay, twice.

All right, every night.

But it’s got to end–he’s fourteen years older than me, with a kid and a stressful job. Have I mentioned my dad is his boss? Then there’s the past I’m trying to forget. Secrets aren’t easy to keep and mine are getting too big to hide.

Walking away is never simple but when I do, I can’t look back.

Even if it means leaving behind the man I was never meant to love.

Check out my more detailed thoughts below…

• Characters: Pheobe and Asher are our leads and I really liked both of their characters. When we meet Pheobe she has come back home early from grad school, why you may ask? Well read to find out but let’s just say she is facing a tough situation and it was admirable that she was determined to return to her master’s program at another school. While she is home for the summer she must help Asher and his daughter Olivia. They are stranded without a nanny for the summer, specifically, someone who speaks ASL as Olivia is deaf. Asher is his father and he will be taking up single-dad duties for the summer. He was never in a romantic relationship with her mother, instead, they chose to keep Olivia and raise her together. While her mom is out of town this summer for work Asher reluctantly hires Pheobe to help. Asher is a cop and a great dad, when we meet him he is a bit of a grump. Asher is initially annoyed by Pheobe but that soon changes and things heat up. While Pheobe loves everyone with her whole heart and is great with Olivia.
• Setting: Sugarloaf is the small town this story is set in. It is the same town as Corinne Michaels’ Arrowood Brothers series. It is an adorable town, full of a great cast of side characters. There are so many characters there to give great advice to both Asher and Pheobe. Most intriguing were the other Whitlock Brothers, I cannot wait to see what becomes of their stories.
• Pacing: This story takes place over a summer holiday and it was paced quite well. I was a bit slumpy in my own reading, and so this took me longer than it should have.
• Romance: This romance was pretty damn electric. It was so cute to see Pheobe fall for Asher quickly and debate what to do about it. Just to have Asher struggling with keeping his hands to himself. They were both so good for each other. Asher really deserved to have someone to love and someone who loved him after sacrificing for his daughter for so long. While Pheobe deserved to be shown that love is not toxic and she was worthy of great love.

Forbidden Hearts receives four out of five stars.

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I adore the Rose Canyon series so much. Help Me Remember was one of my top books of 2022. This story was teased a bit in Melanie Harlow’s Tempt and so I have been very excited to get my hands on it.

I am about to lose everything.

My home. My name. My future.

My husband was involved in something that could cost us our lives, and on his deathbed, he demands my daughter and I flee Britain. I had no idea he found her biological father, Holden James, in Rose Canyon, and that’s where we’d start over.

The moment we see each other, feelings I’d long forgotten rush over me. Holden doesn’t hesitate to care for us. We find ourselves reaching for each other, even when we should hold back. His smile warms me, his arms protect me, and against my better judgment, I fall for him. All the possibilities of a future are threatened by a looming past.

I’m being hunted, and it’s just a matter of time before someone finds me guilty of crimes I didn’t commit. Whatever trouble my husband was involved in won’t evade me forever.

I am trying to keep my promise and stay for Holden, but I don’t know how long it’ll be before we have to run.

My name was Sophie Pearson, but I vanished, just like my hope to ever find love again.

Check out my more detailed thoughts below…

• Characters: We meet our heroine Sophie on the run and she is as in the dark as we are as to why she needs to abandon her life in England, to make a new one in America. This was so effective as readers will feel pulled into uncovering the mystery and that they are in lockstep with our protagonist. This Rose Canyon series has had a phenomenal overarching mystery. Back to Sophie, readers will fall easily for her and her adorable daughter Eden. But the star of the show for me was Holden! I have been waiting for his story as he has been in this series for quite a while. The doctor has not been keeping secrets (unlike our last two heroes), instead secrets are revealed to him that no one could have anticipated. Surprise you’re a dad! Holden tackles this challenge wonderfully and it was beautiful to read him opening his home and his heart to Sophie and Eden.
• Setting: Holden actually described the setting best. He told Sophie quite early on that gossip spreads like wildfire in Rose Canyon. Let’s be honest his words speak to the dynamics of all small-town romances. What is unique about this one is the mystery element. I feel the need to recommend to readers to start at the beginning of this series. Yes, you can just read Keep This Promise. But if you want to benefit from the full effect of a multibook unfolding mystery do yourself a favour and start with Help Me Remember. This is also a lovely conclusion to the series by bringing together not just our characters but the wider Rose Canyon mystery and having it take a twist I was not expecting.
• Pacing: So much of the earlier parts of this book are defined by mystery. No one knows what has caused Sophie and Eden to run away. Once the pieces of the puzzle become clearer, you will probably just like I reach a point in the story where you will not be able to put this book down. My desire for answers and happiness for this family propelled me to stay up way too late to finish this book.
• Romance: This book was a slightly slow burn at the beginning but once they came together it was so hot and the heat never dissipated. There is an incredibly touching intimate scene that has our couple sleeping together for the first time after they have not slept with someone for a very long time. That scene and so many others indicate Corinne’s skills of building couples who have such emotional intensity that they will bring you to tears, while not sacrificing the heat and passion in and out of the bedroom. The most heartwarming moment of any single-parent romance is seeing the love interest not just fall in love with their partner but also with the child. For this book especially, to see Holden just adore his daughter so quickly was lovely.

Keep This Promise receives five out of five stars.

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I binge-read the first three books in this series last December, so I jumped at the chance to review the conclusion of this fun and sexy series.

Colin Novak is the big man on campus. Huge—if the rumors are to be believed. Nearly every girl at Davidson University has had a ride on him . . . everyone, except me.

Which is fine. This frat boy may be irritatingly hot, all carved muscle with a deceptively wholesome smile, but that’s irrelevant. He’s a Sig.

When I catch his fraternity cheating at the Greek Week tournament, he denies it—causing our rivalry between houses to escalate. Colin and I may have started the mud fight, but it grows into an all-out war, and ends with us expelled from our houses.

Now I’m homeless and it’s all his fault.

So, while answering an ad for a leading role at an adult film company wasn’t part of my career path, the work comes with a lot of perks. Steady salary. Accommodations close to campus. A safe place to explore my fantasies.

Except when I show up for my audition, my partner is none other than my new archenemy—Colin. And our sexual chemistry is explosive.

We hate how attracted we are to each other, and I despise that I want every scene to be with him. Because the longer we live together, the more I see he’s not who I thought he was.

This frat boy was so easy to hate . . . but what if he’s even easier to love?

Check out my more detailed thoughts below…

• Characters: The protagonist is sorority girl Madison and I really loved so many elements of her character. She is an incredibly passionate character. As the story progresses her passions for so many things grow, from getting more in touch with her sensual side. Her passion was evident even in the small part of this book that was about the school we found out Madison was an accounting major. Her passion for numbers really comes in handy in some scenes that longtime fans of this series will love. Madison’s love interest is fraternity boy Collin. When we meet this frat boy he has been sleeping around and being a jerk to so many. He goes on a really interesting journey in this book. As he got to know Madison better he began to shift from the insensitive frat boy to a nice guy to even a supportive boyfriend.
• Setting: We don’t actually spend much time at the university, instead we are in everyone’s favourite Nashville Neighbourhood. I loved all the cameos from the characters of the previous instalments. There is a particularly stellar scene at the end that felt like an ode to this series and a beautiful send-off.
• Pacing: This story opened in such an exciting fashion! From the beginning, the premise is established so well, and you cannot help but keep reading. This story kicks off fast and never slows down. All I wanted to do was keep reading it, I may have even put aside prescient things to finish it.
• Romance: This book is extremely sexy, hot, and every other adjective in this vein that you can think of. I loved how we got two concurrent stories, the love story of the key couple and their romance. But readers who love scenes will multiple partners will fawn over this story, if you are a fan of this series I have no doubt you are one of those readers. The Frat Boy has M/F/M, F/F/M, M/F/M/F and lots of voyeurism and exhibitionism. The standout is the physical part of Mads and Collin’s relationship, but the emotional throughline of the budding relationship is still there. One of my favourite scenes was them having a deep conversation late at night in bed. It was low-key super relatable to me, are my boyfriend and I the only people who have deep convos way too late at night when we can’t fall asleep? I just wish these moments of connection happened slightly earlier in the story. If you want a fun bingeable series full of taboo tropes pick up the Nashville Neighbourhood!

The Frat Boy receives four out of five stars.

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I really enjoyed it when I binge-read the Rochester trilogy, so when I saw Skye was bringing out this spin-off novel in this form, I picked it up. I had started reading it on Radish but never finished.

Emily Rochester rebuilds her life after being on the run. Her husband is gone. Her daughter is safe. The nightmare is behind her… except someone is watching.

Mateo Garza is everything she doesn’t want. Wealthy. Famous. Gorgeous.

He’s also the only man she trusts.

HIDING PLACES is a spin-off full-length novel with Emily and Mateo from the Rochester trilogy–as well as plenty of scenes featuring Beau and Jane as they build their life together.

Check out my more detailed thoughts below…

• Characters: This book serves a dual purpose, a check-in on Beau and Jane, and the start of a new love story between Emily and Mateo. Beau is protective as ever, but I was happy to see him put things aside to support Jane to the best of his ability. Jane, now Beau’s better half is carving her own path a bit more in life. She has not changed much from where she was at the end of the previous instalment. As much as she pushes for her own freedom, she is very happy to stay close to the Beau bubble. It was nice to get to know Emily a bit better finally. I found I wasn’t invested enough in her characters, she had been gone for so long and I just wanted more time with her. I felt similar about Mateo, when he was first introduced in this series I didn’t realize he would come to play this part. So, I would have liked to have seen more of his character and seen him spend more time with Emily. They seem to be in love quite suddenly so I don’t know if they are getting some flashbacks to their time as teens, even if they were negative feelings.
• Setting: The setting really suits this story. I love how Eden Cape is this small, isolated town on the water. An undercurrent of this story is this police trial taking the town by storm, wrapped up in the events of the original trilogy. The entire town watching the trial and the media frenzy that grew out of it was super interesting. This was such a strong plot point that strengthened this story.
• Pacing: I have alluded to this a few times, so I will come out and say this. This book was too short and was trying to do so much. This could have been split into an extended epilogue for Beau and Jane. Then a separate full-length novel just about Emily and Mateo would have allowed for their story to be stronger. What supports Beau and Jane’s story is that we already know them, we spent three books with them. Skye is asking us to. buy into Emily and Mateo without much to stand on.
• Romance: The hottest part of this book was Beau and Jane. What was very cute was how so many scenes were callbacks to things that occurred in the past instalments. But because this book is on the shorter side so much of it felt rushed. I also would have loved more time to read about both the physical and emotional sides of Emily and Mateo’s relationship. Stemming from the fact that this book tried to do a lot in a small package.

Hiding Places receives three out of five stars.

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I cannot even explain how excited I get whenever Fiona announces we are returning to the Voyeur world. It means so much to me and is one of my favourite contemporary romance worlds to inhabit.

When he said his vows, he told me how much he loved my determination and strength.

If I wanted it, I got it.

Except now all I want is to have his baby. And for the first time ever, no matter how much I want it, no amount of strength and determination can make it happen.

With each negative test, my confidence wavers and I start to lose sight of who I am.

Each month, my doubt swells, creating a space between us.

Through it all, I know I’m his.

But will he still be mine when we falter?

Check out my more detailed thoughts below…

• Characters: I love Olivia so much and was so happy to be back in her head, bratty as it is. She is the most endearing brat ever. My heart ached for her while reading this. Fiona did such a good job describing the totality of Olivia’s pain. Kent, is just always such a charmer. I really like how he had to go on his own journey of figuring out how to support his wife. Every time he doubted that he was enough for her at his age broke my heart a little.
• Setting: The story is set in Cincinnati. We only got a bit of club Voyeur but I loved every bit of it. Plus in this story, we almost take Voyeur on the road for a little bit. That was a lot of fun. Plus because this is set in the larger Voyeur world and all our characters overlap, don’t worry long-time readers will love all the cameos. I adore all these characters so much.
• Pacing: The book flew by and I read it at breakneck speed. I stayed up late reading because I loved it too much to put it down before it was done.
• Romance: I love Olivia and Kent’s romance and it is very special. Fiona writes age-gap romance so incredibly well. This story is such a testament that authors can write dynamic stories about after the happily ever after. Without having to do a huge delete on all the character development of the previous instalment. Fiona really depicted well how a relationship requires time, effort, work, communication and vulnerability.

Falter receives five out of five stars.

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I am excited to be returning to Rose Canyon, this has been such a good series so far and super enjoyable for fans of Corinne’s.

“New York Times bestselling author Corinne Michaels brings another second chance standalone in the town of Rose Canyon.

My biggest mistake was falling in love with my fake husband.
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience between two best friends in the military. Our plan was to collect extra money and stay stationed together.
But what failed? Me. I did. Because suddenly I wanted a man who was never meant to be my real husband.

In an attempt to remedy my mistake, I severed all ties and put my life as a combat medic and Emmett Maxwell behind me. I’ve lost too many people to open myself up to love.

Now I’m working as a private investigator, and fate has stepped in, forcing our paths to intersect again when I’m looking into the disappearance of a missing girl with ties to Emmett’s hometown. A case I fear puts his life in danger.

He gives me one week to prove my suspicions and then I need to sign the divorce papers and leave. The problem with that? The moment I see Emmett again, I realize how foolish it was to leave him, to think I could ever stop loving him. All I want is a second chance.

When the case threatens not only my life but also his, I’m faced with my worst fear. How many times can a heart break before it shatters beyond repair?”

Check out my more detailed thoughts below…

• Characters: Our lead characters are Blakely and Emmett. These two met while in the military and got married just as friends to keep their unit together. Blakely is a super tough gal, stubborn and determined. Corinne did a great job balancing that with vulnerability. Up until the start of the novel she seemed to care for Emmett much more as just a friend, in contrast to him who was very much in love. Emmett is your classic kind of broody, ex-military now cop back living in the small town he grew up in. He was such a great balance of being a tough cookie and wearing his heart on his sleeve.
• Setting: We return to Rose Canyon which brings with it a vast range of side characters. Big Corinne Michaels fans will for sure love how intertwined Rose Canyon is with the Salvation series. There are cameos galore in this one. At the same time being in the small town, within this core group of friends allows us to get a good sense of how Brielle and Spencer are doing from Help Me Remember. The setting lent itself well to the mystery threaded throughout the story. If small towns are good for anything they are good for gossip, which fed into the mystery of who you can trust.
• Pacing: The pacing was pretty good, especially during the later chunk I could not stop reading. I really needed to know what was going to happen next.
• Romance: The romance was steamy. I could not get over the idea that this was the least convenient marriage of convenience. Their scenes together were electric. This book gives such a feeling of relief when these two finally figure out how to be together. The conflict in the story was driven much more by plot, the romance settled quite early. So it totally depends on where you enjoy having conflict stem from.

Give Me Love receives four out of five stars.

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A brother’s best friend romance with a heavy dose of amnesia, I am very excited for this story!

“New York Times bestselling author Corinne Michaels brings you a new small-town, brother’s best friend romance.

In one second, my life disappeared.

My past. My memories. My future.

The only certainty I have from the last three years is that my older brother is dead, and I am the only eyewitness.

In order to protect the case, the lawyers demand that no one give me any information about my life . . . I must remember on my own. My only help comes from my brother’s best friend and world-renowned investigative reporter, Spencer Cross.

He has no idea how many nights I’ve spent dreaming of his name—and his body—next to mine.

Now we’re a team and our goal is to recover my memories and retrace my past. But each day we spend together, he’s looking at me as more than his friend’s little sister and I find it harder to want my old life back. Instead I’m wishing for a new one–with him. His kiss feels like home. His arms make me feel safe, and I never want this to end.

As my memories return, forcing me to face my future, everything falls apart… especially when I find an engagement ring hidden in my apartment. I have no idea who gave it to me, or what it means about my past.

I may have asked Spencer to help me remember, but now I wish I could forget.”

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• I will tell you now it is best to go into this story blind. Like honestly don’t even read my review. Just pick up this book, you won’t regret it.
• Characters: Brielle wakes up with no memories of the last few years. My heart and mind ached for this character who struggles and has small wins and even greater losses. Watching her struggle, fight and persevere was empowering. Spencer is our hero, and he makes an even bigger sacrifice. He knows what happened during the last few years, but must keep the gravity of events and feelings to himself. Longtime readers and fans of Corinne will get an extra treat out of this book. There are cameos from characters from one of Corinne’s most popular series.
• Setting: The story is set in Rose Canyon. This is a new series from Corinne so we have yet another town to fall head over heels with. The next instalments are already planned out, and I cannot wait! There are so many great side characters in this and I am excited to see these stories explored.
• Pacing: I was enthralled during the entire book. The mystery element for sure had me keep reading. This book made me so weepy. I had tears pouring down my face constantly, just streams. Corinne just has a special talent for making me cry, happy tears, sad tears and frustrated tears.
• Romance: I loved these two together. As Brielle was placing the pieces back together she and Spencer were falling in love again, for a second time. This is such a unique take on a second chance romance. Each scene they had together had amazing tension. When they did eventually come together, damn it was hot.

Help Me Remember receives five out of five stars.

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