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Romance and Sensibility

From First Page To HEA

2.5 stars, Contemporary, Mafia, Review

Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark

December 31, 2022 Leave a Comment

Mafia Romance is often considered a subgenre of Dark Romance but I have this theory that Mafia Romance is really just an evolution of romantic suspense. Both subgenres are heavy on action, feature criminal anti-heroes and mustache-twirling villains. Brutal Prince certainly gave me all those vibes and nothing else.

Contemporary, Multicultural, Review, Romantic Elements, unrated

Twice A Quinceañera by Yamile Saied Méndez

October 24, 2022 Leave a Comment

Nadia Palacio has just a few weeks to turn her canceled wedding into the doble quince (30th birthday party) of her dreams. She just needs to get her family and Marco Hawkins,her former college fling and venue owner, on board.  First of all, I think the idea of turning a 30th birthday into a milestoneRead the Post

Black Romance, Celebrities, Contemporary, Low Heat, Reviews by Category, unrated

By The Book by Jasmine Guillory

September 3, 2022 Leave a Comment

This unique take on Disney’s Beauty and The Beast is kind of a trip. Isabelle is a book-loving editorial assistant who moves into the house of Beau,  a grumpy reckless socialite, to help him finish his memoir I have a history of not liking books that take place in one location–but this one didn’t bother me,Read the Post

Contemporary, Genre, Latinx, Review, unrated

West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras

August 23, 2022 Leave a Comment

I dived into this story having never seen West Side Story so it’s entirely possible I missed out on any homages to the musical. Angelo and Mariana’s feuding families collide when their respective mariachi bands are pitted against each other in a life-changing mariachi competition. This is a fun, well-rounded romance with just the rightRead the Post

Black Romance, Contemporary, Review, Small Town, unrated

Something So Sweet by Joy Avery

March 13, 2022 Leave a Comment

The small town of Honey Hill isn’t big enough to handle the feud between Mayor Lunden Pierce and its newest resident, Quade Cannon. Cannon unexpectedly inherits the Honey Hill Inn and when he makes plans to sell, Lunden won’t have it. She hatches a plan to use her powers of seduction to make Quade fallRead the Post

3 stars, 3.5 stars, Celebrities, Contemporary, Historical, Interracial, Mini Reviews, New Adult, Paranormal, Review, unrated

Jess’ End Of The Year Mini Reviews

December 31, 2021 Leave a Comment

The Love Con by Seressia Glass I like my romances plotty so having Kenya, an avid cosplayer and engineer, working with Cameron, her best friend (now fake boyfriend) to wow the judges in a cosplay reality show kept me engaged and gave me something to follow. Cam and Kenya have pretty strong feelings for eachRead the Post

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