Tag: Forced Proximity
Chasing the Fire by Paisley Hope
I genuinely don’t know how to put into words what Chasing the Fire did to me, but I’m going to try anyway, because this story deserves more than a quick, surface-level reaction. At its core, it’s about two people who don’t believe they’re worthy of the kind of love they’ve always wanted and what happens…
Tangled in Trouble by Harloe Rae
(ARC Read) I love a good opposites-attract romance, but Tangled in Trouble takes it a step further by throwing an ex-con “nanny” into the life of a grumpy, widowed single dad who absolutely should know better, and then letting his daughter make the final call. And honestly? Ronnie might be the smartest character in the…
Fire and Ice by Carly Robyn
(ARC Read) Some books hook you with drama, some with spice, but Fire and Ice pulled me in with personality. From the very first chapters, Kennedy and Cameron felt like real people I wanted to spend time with. Their banter is effortless, their chemistry sneaks up on you, and the emotional moments hit in a…
Just Another Summer Crush by Lyra Parish
(ARC Read) When I get an ARC from Lyra Parish, everything else immediately goes on hold, and Just Another Summer Crush was no exception. I picked this up and finished it in one afternoon because I simply couldn’t put it down. This book is sunshine, salt air, chemistry, and just the right amount of spice…
Test of Time by Harlow James
(ARC Read) Harlow James delivers another emotional, heartfelt knockout with Test of Time, a story about healing, second chances, and the kind of love that sneaks up on you when you least expect it, and then completely takes you down with it. “We all have scars. Some are hidden on the inside, and some are…
Ryder by Jessica Peterson
(ARC Review) One hard fall in the rodeo ring. One maddeningly gorgeous cowboy. One chance at love she swore she’d never take… and wow, Jessica Peterson absolutely delivered with Ryder. I have been waiting for Ryder Rivers, and this man did not disappoint. If you know me, you know I love my cowboys, and Ryder?…
Prospector’s Peak by Emma Slate
(ARC Read) There’s something to be said for a slow burn…but there’s also something incredibly satisfying about a love that strikes fast and hard, like the lighting of a match. And that’s exactly what Emma Slate delivers with Brooks and Poet in Prospector’s Peak. Their connection is immediate, intense, and all-consuming, and honestly, I loved…
Love Song by Elle Kennedy
Elle Kennedy was my gateway into hockey romance, so walking back into the Briar Universe with Love Song felt like coming home, and somehow, Elle Kennedy still managed to make it feel completely fresh, emotional, and unforgettable. Blake Logan escapes to Lake Tahoe after a brutal breakup, determined to keep her heart guarded and her…
The Wild Card by Piper Rayne
(ARC Read) Piper Rayne absolutely delivered with The Wild Card. This book was so much more than I expected, and I found myself completely wrapped up in Foster and Callie’s story from the very beginning. What starts as a one-night stand with her brother’s broody, tattooed best friend quickly turns into something neither of them…
Unplanned Play by Chelle Sloan
(ARC Read) Unplanned Play completely swept me away in the best kind of unexpected, heartwarming, and emotional way. What starts as a girls’ weekend in Vegas filled with bad decisions and zero expectations quickly turns into something so much deeper, and I loved every second of watching it unfold. “Number #35 on the roster. Number…