Hey everyone and welcome to another Throwback Thursday! Every other week I'll be sharing my book recommendations within a specific romantic trope or theme.

Today I'm sharing five Fake Relationship books I've read, reviewed and loved on the blog. Isn't it fun to know just where the romance is going, but enjoying the journey anyway? Love this trope!

If you've got a recommendation, please send it my way!

Ex Games by Stella Rhys

What’s ice-cold but hotter than hell? Rebounding with your ex’s older brother, of course. I enjoyed the characters, especially Mason and I thought I'd be grossed out by the fact that he was the older brother of the woman's ex, but I wasn't. So there's that :)

Safe Bet by Monica Murphy

Crazy how it only takes one week for two people to fall head over heels in love… I don't usually go for a new adult romance story, but this one worked. I think it helped that I had read the series that this book was a spinoff of. I love getting the chance to revisit favorite characters!

Magnificent Bastard by Lili Valente

F*ck Prince Charming. Sometimes, you need a Magnificent Bastard. I've read a few books from this author, but this one remains my favorite. Sebastian was amazing and the entire story is told from his perspective, which worked well because he was that strong of a character.

Fake Fiancee by Ilsa Madden-Mills

Fake engaged to the hottest quarterback in the country? SCORE. I guess this could be categorized as a sports romance too. Sunny and Max had a destiny vibe going on with their friend/relationship and it worked really well for the story. Again, I'm not usually a fan of new adult reads, but this one was a definite winner.

Lost in Between by K.L. Kreig

For the next four months I’ll be Shaw Mercer’s arm candy, his beck and call girl, his faux girlfriend. This is still my favorite story from this trope. In fact, the Finding Me duet is one of my favorite romance stories of all time. Shaw had so much depth and Willow was no slouch. She's getting paid to fake it, but what happens when what lies between them is all too real?

Hey everyone and welcome to another Throwback Thursday! Every other week I'll be sharing my book recommendations within a specific romantic trope or theme.

Today I'm sharing five Mafia or Organized Crime books I loved and reviewed on the blog. I love the light and easy ones, the dark ones, and even the terrifying ones. Seriously, the scarier and more intense, the better. If you've got a recommendation, please send it my way!

Ravage by Tillie Cole

Every book I've ever read from Tillie Cole has been spectacular and this book was no different. The entire Scarred Souls series is amazing and I recommend starting from the beginning with Raze. Broken heroes, suffering and an emotional overload are just a few things to expect.

In the Beginning by London Miller

This book had me hooked from the opening scene! While I haven't read much from this author, the Volkov Bratva series is great. I don't think I've really read much from her since, I think I should try to fit in some more of her books on my to-read list.

For Fallon by Soraya Naomi

I don't know where the heck I've been to not have read this author, but I'm so glad I crawled out from under that rock! If you like mafia romance with plenty of action, intrigue and feels, you can't go wrong with any book from the Chicago Syndicate series. Start with this one.

Razing Grace Part 1 by Amo Jones

Holy Smokes!! I'd like to start this off by saying that I NEED BOOK 2 NOW!!!! It was mayhem, distraction, dysfunction, and tons of feels. It was a mess, but a beautiful mess. And if you're into that sort of thing, you can't go wrong with this book.

Deathless & Divided by Bethany-Kris

When it comes to mafia romance, Bethany-Kris brings it! I've said it before and I'll say it again — Bethany-Kris is one of the best writers of mafia romance I've ever read from. She gives you guts and glory, suspense and drama, romance and love and everything in between. I couldn't be happier to have found her books and if you're looking to give her a try, start with this one.

Hey everyone and welcome to another Throwback Thursday! Every other week I'll be sharing my book recommendations within a specific romantic trope or theme.

Today I'm sharing the first five Small Town romance books I've loved and reviewed on the blog. I'm still pretty new to this trope, but I've found so many amazing reads in it and hope to find even more.

If you happen to know of a book in this theme that you think I'd love, please let me know.

Detecting Lust by Mikey Lee

Everything about it was bloody genius! This story has an amazing couple, some suspense, and plenty of drama to keep anyone entertained. I'm still very thankful to Pam for introducing me to this author's work.

My Kinda Kisses by Lacey Black

Light-hearted, feel-good fun. I enjoyed the main characters, but the side ones had me busting a gut as well. Everyone was so amazing and I really loved the small town feel of everything.

Beyond Repair by Annie Hughes

I can honestly say that I've never met someone quite like Lydia before, but I wish I had. I think anyone who reads this book will love Lydia too. She was suffering and she was such a beautiful person that you couldn't help but root for her to triumph. It's the first book of a duet and I highly recommend reading them in order.

Get You Some by Lani Lynn Vale

I still don’t know how she does it, but Lani Lynn Vale keeps giving me characters to fall in love with. Every. Single. Time. Y'all know how much I love this author and her books don't miss for me. If you haven't tried her yet, you should get you some :)

When We Kiss by Tia Louise

It was a small-town romance about a delusional girl and a hot AF deputy. I think that sums it up pretty well.

Hey everyone and welcome to another Throwback Thursday! Every other week I'll be sharing my book recommendations within a specific romantic trope or theme.

Today I'm sharing the first five Brother's/Sister's Best Friend books I loved and reviewed on the blog. There's something special about this trope, maybe because of how seamless the relationships can be. It's almost organic in how they're in each other's sphere and it takes one great moment to light the spark between them. When they're done well, they're automatic winners for me.

If you happen to know of a book in this theme that you think I'd love, please let me know.

Hollywood Prince by Kim Karr

This story had a love triangle vibe, which I typically avoid, but I really enjoyed the way the author laid everything out. This story is steamy with easy to like characters. It was just another example of why Kim Karr made it to me must-read list.

Tempt by K.I. Lynn

Tempt is short and sweet and smutty. I've loved this author's writing for years and she didn't disappoint with this little novella. A great palate cleanse for those who enjoy books with heat.

Hungry as a Wolf by Alma Black

I always meant to get back to this author's books because I vividly remember enjoying this paranormal series. This story had a forbidden quality to it along with a suspenseful element. It definitely entertained me right to the end.

The Room Mate by Kendall Ryan

The entire Roommates series is pretty much a win for me and this one still stood out. It could be because there was plenty to piss me off and I came out smiling in the end.

The Boss by J.L. Perry

It's light and easy with plenty of chemistry and some sexy times. The author delves into the emotions of the characters and we're along for the ride.

Hey everyone and welcome to another Throwback Thursday! Every other week I'll be sharing my book recommendations within a specific romantic trope or theme.

Today I'm sharing the first five Romance Retellings I loved and reviewed on the blog. Retellings are stories we've all pretty much heard, but the author has taken their own spin on things. It could be fantastical, magical, dark, contemporary, etc. There's something really special when a story retold has such a unique voice.

If you happen to know of a book in this theme that you think I'd love, please let me know.

The Bachelor Auction by Rachel Van Dyken

Cinderella never had to deal with this crap. I seriously enjoyed this book WAAAAY more than I expected to. It made me realize that RVD was someone I wanted to read more from. I easily fell for these main characters, Jane and Brock, and this attempt at a Cinderella retelling. It was hilarious and romantic and I only wanted more in the end.

Don't Speak by Katy Regnery

A fisherman’s daughter.
The governor’s son.
Two very different worlds.
It was slow to start, but I was soon engrossed in a story about two poor unfortunate souls. See what I did there? This book definitely tried to make a girl swoon with characters who quickly grab a hold of your heart and force you to enjoy the ride.

Beauty of the Beast by Rachel L. Demeter

Perfect for fans of Beauty and the Beast and The Phantom of the Opera, Beauty of the Beast brings a familiar and well-loved fairy tale to life with a rich setting in the kingdom of Demrov and a captivating, Gothic voice. Honestly, this book made a bunch of promises and I was more than a tad skeptical when I cracked it open, but putting the odd blurb aside, I really enjoyed myself. Adam was a beast of a man, but no mythical beast and Isabelle was the only woman to see the very heart of him.

The Black Lily by Juliette Cross

Arabelle is sworn to kill Marius at all costs, but what if Prince Charming is more than he appears to be? If it weren't for this book, I never would have fallen in love with the way this author writes. I never would have met the witches, wolves, and grims that make up most of my favourite characters. So she's definitely worth the read :)

In Bed with the Beast by Tara Sivec

A tale as old as time: she needs a place to stay, he's a grump with a secret and an extra room...can love find a way? If you love your romance with a touch of ridiculous, you'll definitely enjoy this book. It's funny, silly, and endearing and very easy to recommend.