Twitter summary: Girl and Boy 1 are friends. They become friends with Boy 2. Girl and Boy 2 start dating. Fast forward to their late 20s. The good: I’ll admit that there were certain chapters that made me tear up — those pesky tears came out of nowhere and bam, I felt Lydia’s broken heart,Continue reading “The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver”
Category Archives: Chick Lit
40-Love by Olivia Dade
Twitter summary: A woman turning 40 is on vacation with her best friend when she accidentally loses her bathing suit top in the water. Luckily, a man in his mid-20s is there to help be a human towel. The good: This book had so much promise and I was immediately drawn in by the firstContinue reading “40-Love by Olivia Dade”
Better Together by Christine Riccio (ARC)
Twitter summary: Late teenaged sisters are reunited at a wellness retreat, think The Parent Trap style. The good: I am trying to think of something… oh! I like the cover and back book design! It is a beautiful design — Siri got the bad end of the deal, though, because she’s only on the backContinue reading “Better Together by Christine Riccio (ARC)”
Shipped by Angie Hockman
Twitter summary: Henley and Graeme, work rivals are competing for the same promotion, are on an adventurous Galapagos Island cruise together. I wish I was on this cruise! The good: This book makes me want to go back to Ecuador and explore this beautiful planet. Oh, how I missing travelling! There were beautiful moments betweenContinue reading “Shipped by Angie Hockman”
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Twitter summary: “It never occurred to me that you might be mine.” The good: This book gave me all the feels — seriously, I had tears in my eyes and I melted several times over the sweetness that is Mandrew and Maisie. I know I’m reading this book a bit late or it could beContinue reading “In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren”
Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting
Twitter summary: The owners of a cupcake cafe and a Scottish pub are new next door neighbours and then, food clashes. The good: This is exactly what I needed to get me out of my reading slump — lively banter, sexual tension and an actual plot! I loved Blaire (think of a fabulous 50s characterContinue reading “Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting”
The Honey-Don’t List by Christina Lauren
Twitter summary: Two assistants to a famous husband-wife home reno duo are required to spend time with each to keep the marriage alive. The good: I enjoyed the slow burn from enemies (colleagues who can’t stand each other) to friends (we’re in this together) to lovers of Carey and James’ relationship. I think that’s it.Continue reading “The Honey-Don’t List by Christina Lauren”
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
Twitter summary: Bea, a well-known plus sized fashion blogger, is asked to be on the Main Squeeze (think: The Bachelorette). The good: I loved how Stayman-London crafted the characters and told their stories. Although I was not cheering all of them on, I appreciated how they each had clearly defined purposes. Reading this book trulyContinue reading “One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London”
Painting the Lines by Ashley R. King
Twitter summary: Amalie needed inspiration for her new book and Julian needed a push to go after his dream of playing in the US Open. Good thing they have each other. The good: I enjoyed how both Amalie and Julian encouraged each other and were each other’s biggest cheerleaders. I love each of the supportingContinue reading “Painting the Lines by Ashley R. King”
A Sweet Mess by Jayci Lee
Twitter summary: Landon accidentally receives the wrong cake from Aubrey’s bakery and writes a scathing review, ruining Aubrey’s reputation as a pastry chef. Little did they know, they actually met each other at a bar on that fateful day… The good: I was salivating at Lee’s scrumptious food descriptions and thoroughly enjoyed imagining I wasContinue reading “A Sweet Mess by Jayci Lee”
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