Romance Book Reviews

  • Escape for Christmas – Phillipa Ashley

    Snow, Secrets and Second Chances: A Review of Escape for Christmas Christmas romances are hardly in short supply. Every year they arrive in droves, brimming with twinkling lights, picture-perfect villages, and family gatherings so harmonious they would make the Waltons look dysfunctional. They are unapologetically sugary, steeped in festive cheer and neatly tied up with…

  • Gray – Tiesa Parkin

    Gray by Name, Morally Dark by Nature What happens when the person you were never meant to fall for becomes the one your heart never quite lets go of? Most of us grow up believing our parents and their dearest friends form a safe circle around us, steady, reliable, untouchable. But for Sophie, one of…

  • Holiday Hearts – Denise B. Henry

    Holiday Hearts, Christmas Chaos, Kitchen Heat – and a Romance You’ll Devour What’s more enchanting than a Christmas wedding in a grand stately home, love, family, and festive sparkle? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot when you’re the one stuck behind the scenes juggling a frantic kitchen, missing supplies, and a bride teetering…

  • Wild Love – Elsie Silver

    When the Past Crashes into the Present – But Fails to Leave a Mark We’re all shaped by the ghosts of our past, and Elsie Silver’s Wild Love sets out to explore what happens when those histories collide with the present. After thoroughly enjoying Silver’s Chestnut Springs series, this novel was a highly anticipated read…

  • Seven Summers – Paige Toon

    Seven Summers by Paige Toon – A Coastal Tale of Love and Loss Set against Cornwall’s hauntingly beautiful, often mist-wrapped coast, Seven Summers is a story steeped in love, grief, longing, and the quiet burdens we carry. It’s one of those reads that reveals the layers of raw emotion and taps into the quiet ache…

  • Hello Trouble – Kelsie Hoss

    The latest book in the Hello Series. An emotionally rich slow-burn romance that doesn’t just tug the heartstrings – it tunes them to real life’s messy, tender notes. Sometimes, a romance novel doesn’t just serve you chemistry and banter; it offers reflection, quiet growth, and emotional resonance. Hello Trouble by Kelsie Hoss is exactly that…

  • The Fixer Upper – Phoebe MacLeod

    What happens when your dream flatshare with your best friend turns into a comedy of errors, emotional blind spots, and awkward encounters with the neighbours? If you’re expecting a straightforward rom-com, prepare for a story that takes a slightly different, and surprisingly charming, path. The Fixer Upper by Phoebe MacLeod is billed as a rom-com,…

  • Fearless – Lauren Roberts

    What happens when a promising story built on danger, forbidden love, and rebellion begins to collapse under the weight of its own ambition? In Fearless, the final book in the Powerless trilogy (fourth, if you count the novella Powerful), that very question is answered – not always satisfyingly. Fearless brings the story of Paedyn Grey…

  • Into the Storm – Cecelia Ahern

    On a storm-ravaged December night, Dr. Enya Pickering makes a split-second decision that will shatter her carefully constructed life. Stopping to help a teenage hit-and-run victim, she has no idea that this single act of compassion will awaken buried trauma, unravel her sense of reality, and send her spiralling into the depths of grief and…

  • Reckless – Lauren Roberts

      Reckless by Lauren RobertsMy rating: 2 of 5 stars Forced to hide for the right to live. Forced to flee from a predator sworn to end their very existence. After successfully hiding in plain sight for so long and then holding their own amongst the elites of their society life should finally have improved…

  • Review: Prime Time Romance

    Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb My rating: 4 of 5 stars Remember that time as a teenager when you discovered that one show that resonated with you on a cellular level? You adored everything about it! There was that one character you just knew you’d have an instant, raw connection with if you met…

  • Review: Bookishly Ever After

    Bookishly Ever After by Mia Page My rating: 2 of 5 stars What could be more appealing to readers than a book centred around books? The allure of a romance set in two bookshops with an enemies-to-lovers trope seemed like the perfect holiday read. Bookishly Ever After certainly has tropes in spades it might need…

  • Bitter Truth – Meredith Wild

    Bitter Truth. A story about new beginnings, family, and coming to terms with one’s past. What happens when a promising romance novel fails to deliver on its tantalising premise? As secrets loom large and complex backstories unravel, this novel promises an emotional rollercoaster but ultimately leaves readers hanging. Bitter Truth follows Murphy’s return to her…

  • Review: Hello Tease

    Hello Tease by Kelsie Hoss My rating: 5 of 5 stars What is happiness worth? How much would you be willing to gamble to get it? What if it risked your entire support network? What if it risked your children’s happiness? Hello Tease is the seventh book in the Hello Series, which now includes the…

  • Review: Happy Place

    Happy Place by Emily Henry My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was not what I expected. I picked it up expecting a romance novel. Instead, I ended up reading a story that felt so fractured and detached that by halfway it was almost relegated to my DNF list. It was at this point…

  • Review: Forever After All

    Forever After All by Catharina Maura My rating: 3 of 5 stars Forever After All is a confusing journey through a labyrinth of genres, leaving the reader unsure of where exactly they have landed. While the characters boast captivating backstories that cry out for further exploration, the narrative barely scratches the surface of their familial…

  • Review: God Save the King

    God Save the King by Alice Dolman My rating: 2 of 5 stars The second instalment of the Royal Connections series picks up the tale of Edmund and Amelia, though it fails to reach the same heights as its predecessor. One of the notable drawbacks is the inconsistent pacing, with time seeming to warp unpredictably,…

  • Review: The Other Prince

    The Other Prince by Alice Dolman My rating: 3 of 5 stars At first, I approached this book with scepticism because I wasn’t sure whether it would captivate me. It seemed too reminiscent of the real-life English royal family, with a story centred around a dying 90-year-old queen, her son who ascends to the throne and…

  • Review: The Spare Room

    The Spare Room by Laura Starkey My rating: 5 of 5 stars For lovers of slow-burning romances and emotional rollercoasters, complemented by a touch of coffee and self-doubt, this book is a must-read. The characters within these pages are as real and relatable as they come! Effortlessly winning your affection and become unforgettable. The author,…

  • Review: Powerless

    Powerless by Lauren Roberts My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Powerless,” a dystopian novel heavily inspired by “The Hunger Games” and set against a backdrop eerily reminiscent of the Holocaust, offers a riveting exploration of a world where the absence of power is a death sentence. In this harsh realm, only the Elites, those born…

  • Review: Check & Mate

    Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Check and Mate” offers a captivating journey of self-discovery intertwined with the intricate strategies of chess. Despite being labeled as YA, the maturity and responsibilities of the main characters lend it a more college-aged New Adult (NA) feel. Mallory, the female protagonist, emerges…

  • Review: In a Holidaze

    In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren My rating: 4 of 5 stars In this delightful coming-of-age tale, “In a Holidaze” skillfully navigates the intricate dynamics of family, friendship, and the struggle to carve out one’s own identity amidst societal expectations. The characters leap off the page with vibrancy, each possessing a distinct charm that resonates…

  • Review: The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby

    The Cowboy’s Christmas Baby by Paula Altenburg My rating: 2 of 5 stars While not devoid of charm, it ultimately falls short in delivering the depth promised by its intriguing characters. The protagonists boast intricate backstories that beg exploration, yet the narrative itself hesitates to delve into meaningful territory, leaving the reader longing for substance….

  • Review: One Day in December

    One Day in December by Josie Silver My rating: 4 of 5 stars “One Day in December” is a compelling narrative that skillfully explores the intricate web of love, fate and the choices that shape our lives. Josie Silver has written a story that not only warms the heart but also sheds profound light on…