I'm sadly WAY behind on reviews (as anyone can see by glancing at this site). I've been doing the best I can and mostly don't feel bad about it, but in this case, I dropped the ball TERRIBLY. Because I had an ARC of this delightful little gem sitting on my Kindle FOREVER and I only now got around it reading it. So, apologies to the author and apologies to all of you for taking so long to make this recommendation! Here's my full review: 

I've only recently discovered that dark rom coms (i.e.: romances that combine some dark elements and morally grey characters with lower stakes, hilarious comedy) are a thing. I feel like y'all have been keeping secrets from me because WHERE HAVE THESE BEEN ALL MY LIFE??? Regular dark romance is often a little intense for me, but I'm quickly realizing that dark rom coms are totally my jam. Here are some I've recently read and adored: 

Sometimes you just need to read something a little...different. Something that makes you stop, sit back, and say, "What the hell did I just read" while also thinking, "that was AWESOME". So, with that in mind, here my favorite "hear me out" romances that I sincerely hope you'll give a try:  

Does the thought of going out into the real world--where all the PEOPLE are--this Valentine's Day make you recoil in horror? Well, if so, this book list is for you. Because these book boyfriends won't expect you to leave the house or put on hard pants. (That's REAL love!) So, without further ado, here they are:   

Look, I'm not saying no one should shop at the big online book sellers. I buy books from them, too. But one of the best ways you can support your favorite indie author is to buy directly from their websites when possible. Not every author has a direct sales site, but a bunch of them do--and more and more are building them as we speak, because the big book sellers (especially the one that starts with an "A") aren't known for being kind or fair to authors. So, without further ado, here's a few amazing romance authors who sell books directly on their websites, allowing you to put money in their pockets' instead of into some billionaire's pocket:  

I asked Twitter not too long ago to recommend some great "annoyed at first sight" romance novels. Not enemies to lovers, and no bullies. Just people who took one look at each other and instantly felt an overwhelming rush of annoyance. So, "annoyed to lovers", if you will. As usual, Twitter did NOT disappoint. So, prepare yourself for the biggest list I've done in a LONG time. You're welcome... 

One thing I love about romance novels is that when a character experiences a huge life change, it usually means better things (especially love) are right around the corner. If only real life worked like that, huh? But anyhoo, here are some of the best romances I've ever read that began with a character who either chose or was forced to imagine a new life for themselves:  

Did you ever find yourself watching a Marvel movie and wishing it was, well...hornier? More romantic? And I mean GOOD romance, not whatever it was they were trying to do with Bruce and Natasha? Well, this series has you covered... 

I can't believe I've been making recommendations for THIS long and haven't done a list of back from the dead romances where one character was presumed dead, then came back. But better than late than never, right? Here ya go: 

It was honestly a slow reading year for me.  But still, I found a few fantastic romance gems that are worth talking about. In no particular order, here they are:  

I could probably name you thirty romances featuring morally grey heroes off the top of my head. But what about morally grey heroines? That's not as easy as you might think. But because I'm not one to gatekeep, here are the ones I came up with...you know...if you're into that kind of thing:  

I think I've made it clear that I'll read whatever Isabel Jordan writes. Paranormal? Great. Monsters? Sure. Superheroes? Bring em' on. Rock stars? Not usually my thing, but f-yeah, I'll give it a go. So, why was I surprised when I read about two criminals and STILL fell totally in love with them?  

If you're like me, you're not looking for anything super scary to read, even during spooky season. That's why I've put together this list of light spooky season reads that are ah-may-zing. You're welcome: 

I'll admit it. I'm not a huge fan of audio books. But that doesn't mean I don't understand why so many other readers ADORE them. So, here are some of my 5-star faves that also have great audio versions available. You're welcome: