Jan 02

#justbreakingtherules

Lauren Blakely delivers swoon after swoon in Just Breaking the Rules! 🏒💖 Mabel and Corbin’s story is exactly the kind of sweet, slow-burn romance that makes you melt.

Corbin is the ultimate mix of hockey-star heat and devoted single dad—bossy, possessive, and impossible to resist—while Mabel’s drive to prove herself makes her endlessly relatable. Their chemistry is electric, from braiding hair in the kitchen to testing recipes that feel like foreplay, every moment had me rooting for them. And let’s be honest—Afternoon Delight has never tasted sweeter than when these two are mixing business with pleasure! 🍰💘

The audiobook narration by THE Teddy Hamilton and Ms. Samantha Brentmoor is pitch-perfect. Teddy’s Corbin is playful, protective, and swoony, and Samantha’s Mabel is warm, spunky, and full of heart. Together, they bring the story to life in a way that makes you feel like you’re right there in the bakery with them.

If you love brother’s-best-friend, single dad, workplace, and hockey romance tropes—plus the tension of “don’t mix business with pleasure”—this one will hit every sweet spot. Full of heart, humor, and heat, Just Breaking the Rules is a delicious escape you won’t want to put down.

Nov 20

#fundamentalsofbeingagoodgirl

This book was so much fun😍 Bram and Maddie pulled me in from the very first chaotic parking-lot encounter, and the chemistry between them only gets hotter (and messier) from there. I loved Maddie from page one—she’s feisty, funny, and absolutely determined to reinvent herself.

Bram…Bram…Bram… the quiet, exhausted, ridiculously handsome single dad who you just know has a whole lot simmering under the surface. Spoiler: he does.👅

Once Maddie becomes the nanny—sorry childcare provider 😬—for Bram’s girls, I was completely hooked. His daughters—two wild little twins (Letty & Berry) and a teenager (Fern) who has seen everything—bring so much heart and humor to the story. The Andromeda Club adds to the chaos in the best way. It really feels like stepping into a whole world where people are messy, supportive, loud, and hilarious.

The tension between Bram and Maddie is perfection. Every argument feels like foreplay, every rule they “set” is begging to be broken, and their moments together… whew. Let’s just say class is very much in session.

If you love single-dad romances, nanny/boss tension, or just a really good steamy rom-com with tons of heart, this is one of those books that keeps you smiling (and blushing) the whole way through.

I had an absolute blast with this one. Cannot wait to listen to this one🤩

Jul 11

#sweetdistraction

Rock-n-roll chaos meets bedtime routines, and somehow it works 💫

Gavin “Rocket” Caldwell didn’t plan on fatherhood, but when a surprise daughter changes everything, he has no choice but to step up — with a little help from Willow, the nanny who becomes so much more.

This story is full of quiet healing, unexpected love, and the kind of found family that chooses each other every single day.

It’s tender, spicy, and totally unforgettable. Home isn’t always a place — sometimes it’s two arms, a bedtime story, and a little girl who ties it all together. 💖

Fave quotes🫶🏻
My childhood wasn’t a home. It was survival. —-my heart 😢

“I love this girl, and I love the life we didn’t mean to build but did anyway.”

If this is what normal feels like, I want it for the rest of my life.

#FoundFamily #RockstarRomance #SingleDad #SweetDistraction #BackstagePassSeries

Mar 04

#fromnowhere

This is a good “all the feels” one y’all. Ozzy & Lola have a pretty heavy situation going on and Maren is the light that they need.

I love that Maren falls for Lola first and she is able to make life a little easier & happier for her. Omg Lola’s no filter reminds me of a young Violet from Helena Hunting’s Pucked series😜 Lola & Dakota are quite the pair & I love that Dakota is a thorn in Ozzy’s side 😬

Who knew that “the tamp0n guy” was everything Maren didn’t know she needed. 💕

From Nowhere is the perfect blend of lite, heavy and everything in between💕 Benjamin & Amy were perfect. They definitely brought out the fun flirty feelings of falling and the heavy emotions of dealing with life after loss.

Jan 09

#findinghome

Ahhh Caleb is a breath of fresh air this January. I was already looking forward the reading his story but then I was able to freaking listen to it early🤩

There’s so much going on right now & Caleb, Aubrey & Raine were the perfect escape. Rock’s bad boy is a freaking golden dad. I love his sweet, protective heart.

His growth since Dax’s story is goals. We all have to grow up right?! Welp he does it in a blaze of glory!

The audio is perfection. The narrators perform flawlessly and of course Lauren has some bonus treats for us😍

Sep 15

#therulesofdating

I held it together until the last minute of the book!! Then Vi & Penelope got me!! Here I am hiccup crying & laughing at myself…because y’all the bond between Salyor & Billie is perfect! They are everything the other was missing🥲

I absolutely loved this book! Colby and his friends are such good guys. The way they look out for each other is so awesome…even though Holden does have to make sacrifices 🤣🤣 Speaking of I can not wait for his story!!

I loved Holden’s speech about yin & yang it is perfect for Billie & Colby from the way they met, to their updating. Everything was the opposite of traditional but do perfect for them. ☯️

💕fave quotes📝
“Prove me wrong, then, and come. I’m not asking you on a date this time. We can be friends, can’t we?” She bit her lip. “Fine. Yes, we can be friends.” “Great.” I winked. “But just to clarify, I sometimes look at my friends’ asses.”

“You’re welcome, sweetheart. I’m glad everything worked out and you guys are going to give dating a shot.” I shook my head. “Oh, we’re not dating. We’re doing something he calls undating—kind of spending time with each other without the pressures of dating. But we’re not going to see other people while we do that.” Deek bent his head back in laughter. “What’s so funny?” “The fact that you’re dating this dude and don’t even know it.”🤪

“Who am I to you, Saylor?” “You’re Billie!” “I know, but besides my name. Who do you think I am?” She bounced a couple of times. “You’re the girl my daddy loves. You’re his Princess Jasmine!”💕💕💕

#therulesofdating #vikeeland #penelopeward #singledad #bossbabe #tattooartist #goodfriends #arcreader #bookreview