Tag: Friends-to-Lovers
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Gray After Dark, by Noelle W. Ihli
It’s been a minute since our last joint review, but we’re back and ready to share our newest book club book – Gray After Dark! We were both approved for this ARC via NetGalley and were so excited, we dove right in! This story follows Miley, primarily, after she finds herself kidnapped and trapped in…
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The Night We Met, by Abby Jimenez
Book Stats Book Ratings Book Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 stars Spice Rating: 🌶️/5 chili peppers Summary & Review If Abby Jimenez writes a book, I’ll read it. She is such a wonderful Rom-Com author and I adore all of her work. So imagine my excitement when this book became available to borrow on Libby! I paused all…
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Metal Slinger, by Rachel Schneider
Book Stats Book Rating Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/ 5 Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️/ 5 Summary & Review I initially read this book in April 2025, but once this became available again on NetGalley, I was excited to jump at the chance to re-read it and refresh myself on the details of the story before book 2 comes…
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Good For Her, by Tylor Paige
Book Stats Book Rating Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/ 5 Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/ 5 Summary & Review Okay, this one was FUN. I was pulled in immediately and enjoyed every minute of it. This is considered a horror/dark Rom-Com type of book. It’s unique, cheesy, and entertaining. There are several tropes, such as – Second Chance, Fake Dating,…
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Of Ink and Alchemy (Book 1), by Sloane St. James
Book Stats Book Rating Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5 Summary & Review Okay, well this was a delightful listen. I went in not knowing what to expect, honestly. I had never read anything by Sloane St. James before this and I went in blind (because sometimes that’s just more fun), so I hadn’t read the book’s…
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Realm of Shadows (Heir of Hades, book 1) by Rektok Ross
Book Stats Book Rating Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Synopsis Realm of Shadows is a modern day take on Greek mythology, particularly the story of Hades and Persephone. Set in southern California, it follows the lives of main character Alysander (Ally), her sister Ambrosia (Amber), their mother, and Ally’s best friend, Hayden. While struggling with not feeling like she…
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Anatomy of an Alibi, by Ashley Elston
Book Stats Book Rating Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Summary & Review Anatomy of an Alibi follows Aubrey, Ben, Camille, and Hank prior to, during, and after the murder of Ben. This story jumps back and forth a lot, showing how characters met, what secrets they’re protecting, and what they’re trying to uncover. Ben and Camille are married…
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First-Time Caller (Book 1), by B.K. Borison
Book Stats Book Rating Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5 Summary & Review I absolutely adored this book. This was my first book by B.K. Borison and as soon as I finished it, I went and put all her other books on hold on Libby. Clearly they’re super popular because the wait for most of them was…
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Fake Skating, by Lynn Painter
Book Stats Book Rating Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Spice: 🌶️/5 Summary & Review I absolutely love Lynn Painter. I’ve read just about everything she’s ever written and her YA books are some of my favorites. She creates interesting characters and adorable love stories. Needless to say, I was so excited when Fake Skating became available on Libby…
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Vicky’s Victory, by Nadine C. Keels
Book Stats Book Rating Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Spice: 🌶️/5 Summary & Review This story is a Young Adult (YA)/ coming-of-age novel focusing on Vicky, a brilliant straight-A high school student who dreams of becoming a journalist. She has to navigate high school, romantic interests, friendships, and societal pressures. She’s working on finding her place in this…