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Book Review: Not Pretending Anymore

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐


Not Pretending Anymore by Penelope Ward

Great ending!!

I feel like I’m in a book funk. This is the second book where I want to skip most of the middle and jump to the end. Luckily, this one had a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ending! Here’s a quick re-cap and my two cents.

Quick re-cap:

Molly is looking for a roommate and having a terrible time trying to find someone who is “normal.” Then Declan interviews for the roommate position.

Molly doesn’t want a male roommate, so she turns him down. But he doesn’t give up. When he leaves frosted cupcakes on her doorstep, she can no longer ignore him and gives him the roommate position.

Molly and Declan are both interested in other people and they use each other to make the people they’re interested in jealous. Eventually, they develop feelings for each other.

My two cents:

The beginning of this book was super cute. The interviews were pretty funny! I instantly liked this book.

However, once I hit the middle of the book, I became bored. I was tired of the wishy washy feelings they both had. Especially Molly. It took her longer to figure out what was right in front of her face.

In case it’s a turn off, there are mental health, divorce, and cancer themes for several different characters.

The end brought me to tears multiple times. Some sad tears and some happy. Have tissues near by if you’re a crier! I’m super glad I stuck with the book though, because I loved the ending and epilogue.

There was one sex scene at the end of the book. It was fine. This isn’t the type of book you read for sex though. It’s an all about the feels type of book.

If this sounds like a book you might like, then I say go for it. If you get bored easily and like more action filled books, then skip this one. Happy reading y’all!!

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Book Review: Oops, I’ve Fallen

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


I’ve fallen for this book!

Max Monroe has done it again! They are the queens of RomComs and I would bow down to them if I was ever lucky enough to meet them.

Quick Re-Cap:

Free spirited Carly travels to Florida to take care of her equally free spirited mother who broke her tailbone. She runs into Mr. Type A, Ryan, who is taking care of his father, Sal.

Sal and Carly’s mom, Stella, are dating. So, Carly and Ryan spend a lot of time together while taking care of their parents. I’m sure you all know where this is going😉

My two cents:

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! This is an opposites attract RomCom that will have you flat out laughing at least once per chapter.

From stuck up Betty to the smarter than he seems Sal, you will fall in love with all the characters. Especially when you see how Carly’s free spirit rubs off on Ryan’s type A self. Every character is perfect!

As with all Max Monroe books, these have a few intense sex scenes closer to the beginning of the book. I wish there was one more near the end of the book. I felt like I was having a dry spell and could use some relief😆

Overall, this was a super funny and fun book. I highly recommend this and all other Max Monroe books when you’re in the mood for RomComs.

One piece of advice…DO NOT read this before reading any other RomComs. They don’t compare. Switch genres when you’re done for your own benefit.

Happy reading y’all!!


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Hallmark Movie Review: Chasing Waterfalls

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hallmark had me at “Don’t go chasing waterfalls, please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re use to…” One of my favorite 90’s songs! And yes, I did sing it EVERY SINGLE TIME the commercial came on. Jeff kept looking at me a little strangely, but that isn’t really different than normal. I give him lots of reasons to look at me strangely. 😉

Back to the movie Jamie.

Lets do a quick re-cap, then I’ll share my two cents on this corny cute movie.

Amy Atwater (hehe I giggled at the last name…Atwater…waterfalls – corny cuteness #1) is a photographer who primarily photographs people, but an opportunity comes up at work to take photographs of mystical waterfalls. Amy seizes the opportunity.

While trying to find her first waterfall, Amy befriends Mark North (who happens to have a great sense of direction – more corny cuteness) and his daughter Kyra. Amy asks them for directions while trying to figure out how return back to the lodge, but she winds up back at the waterfall.

Amy’s sense of direction isn’t the best. So, she asks Mark for his help locating the mystical/unicorn waterfalls. Mark eventually concedes, and him and Kyria take Amy around to the different waterfalls for her the magazine article.

OMG! Have I told you before that I love corny romcoms?? Corny jokes, corny names, and overall corny cuteness (is that a thing? Eh, it is now). I love it all!

I’m not alone in my corny attraction. As it turns out, Jeff likes corny romcoms too. Yup, he sat here laughing along with me. And yup, I took his man card. 🙂 Oh wait, did I just date myself? Are man cards still a thing? You’ll have to let me know.

Anyhow, this movie is super cute! Amy is such a sweet woman. Definitely directionally challenged, but kind hearted and funny too. In the very beginning of the movie, Amy takes a photo of an old man and his dog. Later she gives him the print of the picture at no charge. Awww…super sweet of her. Later in the movie, she helps Kyra with a boy she likes. It’s just in her to be nice.

I found myself wanting her to end up with a guy like Mark, who is also super sweet and corny. I loved his “Dad jokes,” and his daughter’s reaction to them. He was the perfect compliment to her.

Overall, this movie wasn’t unique or unpredictable, but it was all sorts of corny cute and adorable. Even Jeff gave it 👍 👍.

BONUS…halfway through the movie I found myself thinking, I’ve seen these two together before. A short google trip later and I found it! Love In the Forecast. Also a super cute movie! They can keep pairing these two together all day.

I hope you give this movie (and Love in the Forecast) a try if corny romcoms are your thing. They definitely are mine. Happy movie watching y’all!

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Book Review: Falling for Your Best Friend’s Twin

Falling for Your Best Friend's Twin (Love Clichés, #1)Falling for Your Best Friend’s Twin by Emma St. Clair
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Abby + Zane forever

Abby is a cute and quirky computer programmer who is hired to diagnose and fix a bug Zane’s company has with their software. Zane is also Abby’s best friend, Zoey’s, HOT twin brother.

Zane and Abby have known each other for a while, but this is the first time they’ve been this close. Abby has always had a little crush on Zane, but now her crush has escalated.

Will they get together? Does Zane feel the same way for Abby? I’ll give you a hint…

This book would make a good Hallmark movie! They could even have sequels for each of Abby’s friends!

The Hallmark hint also included the lack of sex in the book. There isn’t anything other than kissing. So, if you’re looking for a hot and steamy romance that’ll have you reaching for relief, this isn’t the right book for you.

However, if you’re looking for a book that’ll have you laughing out loud. Look no further. Emma St. Clair delivered comedy like a pro. This book had me cracking up several times. Give this book a try. It was a good one! Happy reading y’all!!

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Book Review – IOU

IOUIOU by Kristy Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

IOU Cashes In

First, I must tell you that I have a thing for crazy women leads. They’re so much more fun to read about than other types of women!

Ainsley is a fun sort of crazy, sea lion loving, woman who loses her cool when she catches her first and only boyfriend naked with her college roommate. Who wouldn’t lose their cool?! Then through a series of events, she winds up on the doorstep of Maverick, asking for a favor; she desperately needs a place to stay. Maverick takes her in and the rest is history.

Ainsley is endearing and someone who most people will relate to and enjoy reading. Maverick is the hot bad boy that most red blooded women (like me!!) wants in their bed. This story is a simple pleaser for both those reasons.

The sex scenes are okay, but nothing that gets you too worked up. So, if you’re reading just for those, you might want to find another book. This one didn’t have me looking for the vibrator or grabbing my husband to release some pressure.

If you think this book sounds up your alley, give it a shot. I wasn’t disappointed and I hope you’re not either! Happy reading y’all!!

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