Month: January 2024

Can I Tell You Something | Holly June Smith

Posted 01/29/2024 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments

Can I Tell You Something | Holly June SmithCan I Tell You Something by Holly June Smith
Star Rating: 3.5 Stars
Spice Level: 5 Flames
Series: Snowbound Secrets #1
Also in this series: See You Next Winter
Published by Independent Publisher on 11/09/2023
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Novella
Format: Kindle (234 Pages)
Source: Purchased
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Hannah Richmond is about to spend Christmas with the man of her dreams.

The man of Hannah’s dreams has no idea she exists.

Hannah
I’ve been desperately looking forward to Christmas in my family’s snowy alpine chalet. Two blissful weeks of skiing, eating, and sneaking off for 'naps' to listen to my favourite audio erotica star.

Yes, the man who warms my bed each night may have no idea I exist, but that doesn't stop me fantasising that his spicy stories and filthy words are for my ears only.

It's set to be the most relaxing Christmas ever. Until my brother shows up… with an unexpected guest.

Cameron
I’d planned to spend the holidays working. Just me, my microphone, and a lot of new content for subscribers of my audio erotica channel.

When I convinced my best friend to fly home and surprise his family, I never expected he’d take me along for the ride. I didn't expect to find myself halfway up a mountain. And I definitely didn’t expect to find out his sister is my biggest fan.



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Waiting for Christmas | Cynthia Eden

Posted 01/26/2024 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Waiting for Christmas | Cynthia Eden
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
Published by Hocus Pocus Publishing on 11/14/2023
Format: Kindle (135 Pages)
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Eh, it was ok. Honestly, I feel kind of icky now that I’ve finished it. The FMC’s name is Christmas (Chrissy). Because she was born on Christmas Eve. Her brother is Forth. Because he was born on the Fourth of July. Seriously, I can’t make this shit up. Really, REALLY cheesy. I feel like MMC, Wyatt, threw up red flag after red flag. I just didn’t like him. He was too protective & alpha. In a creepy way. Maybe it’s because this is a novella & there wasn’t time to develop the characters as much. Or maybe it’s […]

Matching All the Way | Veronica Eden

Posted 01/15/2024 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Matching All the Way | Veronica Eden
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Spice Level: 5 Flames
All-Time Favorite
Published by Independent Publisher on 12/18/23
Format: Kindle (384 Pages)
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Eve Lombard is a quirky, neurodivergent (ADHD), creative, who hyper-focuses, forgets to eat, & buys planners with the intent to get organized only to forget about them soon after. She has a deep love of crafting & wants to start a small business making handmade earrings, stickers & stationery. Recently dumped by a jerk who criticized & shamed her for being neurodivergent, her confidence is shaken & she’s ripe with imposter syndrome. Cole Kincaid is Eve’s older brother’s best friend. He’s the full package. Sweet, supportive, protective, intelligent, understanding, patient, & kind. A former Heston U hockey player […]

A Kilt for Christmas | Tricia O’Malley

Posted 01/08/2024 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
A Kilt for Christmas | Tricia O’Malley
Star Rating: 3.5 Stars
Spice Level: 3 Flames
Series: Enchanted Highlands #3
Published by Lovewrite Publishing on 10/24/2023
Format: Kindle (240 Pages)
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This was my first read by Tricia, and it definitely won’t be my last. The story was cute & well-written. MMC, West, was smart, nerdy, sweet & 100% swoon-worthy. FMC, Maisie, was quirky, strong-willed, relatable & adorably grumpy. The addition of magic & Scottish folklore was chef’s kiss, but I’m just not a huge fan of insta-love. Which is why I only gave this 3 stars. I need a little more will they/won’t they to tick all my boxes. I’d say this is a solid 3.5-star read. Well worth the time, just not my favorite trope.