Book Review: The Virgin and the Rogue by Sophie Jordan

Title: The Virgin and the Rogue
Author: Sophie Jordan
Source: Copy given by author for honest review
Genre: Historical Romance
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Continuing her bestselling Rogue Files series, Sophie Jordan brews up a scintillating romance about a timid wallflower who discovers a love potion and ends up falling for a dashing rogue.

A love potion…

Charlotte Langley has always been the prudent middle sister, so her family is not surprised when she makes the safe choice and agrees to wed her childhood sweetheart. But when she finds herself under the weather and drinks a “healing” tonic, the potion provokes the most maddening desire... for someone other than her betrothed.

With the power…

Kingston’s rakehell ways are going to destroy him, and he’s vowed to change. His stepbrother’s remote estate is just the place for a reformed rogue to hide. The last thing he wants is to be surrounded by society, but when he gets stuck alone with a wallflower who is already betrothed... and she astonishes him with a fiery kiss, he forgets all about hiding.

To alter two destinies.

Although Charlotte appears meek, Kingston soon discovers there’s a vixen inside, yearning to break free. Unable to forget their illicit moment of passion, Kingston vows to relive the encounter, but Charlotte has sworn it will never happen again—no matter how earth-shattering it was. But will a devilish rogue tempt her to risk everything for a chance at true love?

My Thoughts:

I've never met a Sophie Jordan book I didn't absolutely love! The Virgin and the Rogue was no exception.

Charlotte and Kingston are an unlikely pair, and yet they're perfectly matched. I thoroughly enjoyed the love potion aspect and how she used it as an excuse for her desires. Everything played out much differently than a usual historical romance, at least not one I've read, and I adored that about it. It had its unique aspects, along with the steam, and it meshed together in the best way.

I'll always, always, always recommend Sophie Jordan, and The Virgin and the Rogue has become a favorite.

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Book Review: Tequila, Tequila by Emma Hart

Title: Tequila, Tequila
Author: Emma Hart
Genre: Romantic Comedy
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TEQUILA + YOUR BEST FRIEND + YOUR BEDROOM = UM. WHOOPSIE?

Don’t sleep with your best friend.
Take it from me. I did it. And it was awful.
I-wish-the-tequila-made-me-forget kind of bad.
The problem is, Luke has forgotten. He swears that he can’t remember a thing about that night beyond the trays of tequila shots being set on the tables.
Except I can't forget. I can’t forget how good his hands felt until I fell over and hit my hip on the dresser, and I sure as hell can’t forget the entire two minutes of tap-tap-squirt.
Awkward. Embarrassing. And the new subject of a couple of dirty lucid dreams.
But I have no intention of telling him what we did. Nothing good comes from telling your best friend he’s the worst guy you’ve ever slept with.
Which makes the tequila on my birthday a very, very bad idea…

My Thoughts:

Best friends to lovers? Yes, please! I knew the second I picked this one up it would be both amusing and give me the warm fuzzies.

Aspen and Luke are best friends, who accidentally find themselves lip to lip one night after a few too many drinks. The next morning, Aspen is the only one who remembers... or so she thinks... which causes some comical moments and leads to the two of them discovering that yep, that did happen. Was it a fluke that they had a tumble in the sheets, or is there some actual chemistry between the two friends?

Tequila, Tequila is both funny and steamy. It made me laugh and gave me the happy feels throughout. I'll always recommend Emma Hart books!

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Review: The Chase by Elle Kennedy

Title: The Chase
Author: Elle Kennedy
Genre: New Adult Romance
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Everyone says opposites attract. And they must be right, because there’s no logical reason why I’m so drawn to Colin Fitzgerald. I don’t usually go for tattoo-covered, video-gaming, hockey-playing nerd-jocks who think I’m flighty and superficial. His narrow view of me is the first strike against him. It doesn’t help that he’s buddy-buddy with my brother.

And that his best friend has a crush on me.

And that I just moved in with them.

Oh, did I not mention we’re roommates?

I suppose it doesn’t matter. Fitzy has made it clear he’s not interested in me, even though the sparks between us are liable to burn our house down. I’m not the kind of girl who chases after a man, though, and I’m not about to start. I’ve got my hands full dealing with a new school, a sleazy professor, and an uncertain future. So if my sexy brooding roomie wises up and realizes what he’s missing?

He knows where to find me.

My Thoughts:

I've never met an Elle Kennedy NA book I didn't like, and The Chase was no exception! It's the first book in the Off Campus spin off series, Briar U. I've read most of the books in the Off Campus series and they were AMAZING, so I knew I'd love The Chase.

Summer and Fitzy had this insane chemistry, one that's explored like nothing else. One of my favorite aspects of the story is how he was willing to help her out with her learning disability. It's great to see these dynamics in romance because it makes the characters so much more real to me.

I can't wait to continue reading the Briar U series!

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Review: Fractured Heart by Mia Harlan

Title: Fractured Heart
Author: Mia Harlan
Genre: Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance
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I write songs about fairy tales, but I never thought four gorgeous princes would sweep me off my feet.

Homeless and rejected by the school of my dreams, I somehow find myself at LUV Academy, crashing in a dorm room with an a cappella group of gorgeous, rich, talented men. They each bring their own brand of sexy and I want them all:

• The relentless flirt


• The sophisticated mountain-man


• The sweet boy next door


• And the bad-boy bully who hates me with a passion

But with the college a cappella auditions fast approaching, can I write a song that’s good enough to secure these talented guys a place in the competition? And will I be able to secure a place in their hearts and get my own happily ever after?

My Thoughts:

Fractured Heart is the first book I read by Mia Harlan, and let me tell you, this is an author who will keep you wanting more! This story has fairy tale vibes in modern times. It follows Roonie, a girl who wishes she could've gone to LUV Academy to pursue her musical abilities, which was kept from her by her father. When Roonie escapes, she finds herself in the midst of some really amazingly sweet guys (Tate, Charles and JJ) who find themselves completely enthralled by her.

I don't want to give too much away, but this story really captivated me and I'm anxiously awaiting book two, Forbidden Heart. This slow burn reverse harem story has me completely head over heels and I can't wait for more!

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Review: Falling for the Bad Boy by Kennedy Fox

Title: Falling for the Bad Boy
Author: Kennedy Fox
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Never trust a man who answers the door wearing nothing more than a pair of low-cut jeans and a panty-melting smirk.

That should've been my first sign.

I write about guys like him for a living — sexy and charming, yet reluctant to get into a serious relationship. His body screams sex appeal, but his condescending personality makes him a classic f*ckboy.

And I want nothing to do with that.

Writing romance novels comes with its perks — traveling, meeting new people, creating characters from the voices in my head — but Ethan Rochester enters my life and rearranges my preconceived notions about writing what inspires you.

Meeting him was fate, but falling for him was inevitable.
And forgetting him will be impossible.

My Thoughts:

Falling for the Bad Boy was the first book I read by Kennedy Fox. I had heard of the author for some time and hadn't gotten around to picking one of their books up. Then I started watching Courtney, AKA Lyra Parish AKA one half of Kennedy Fox (the other half being Brooke Cumberland), on YouTube and thought, "You know, it's high time I see what the fuss is all about." And wouldn't you know it, I pick this book up and I'm hooked! I've always been impressed with co-authors and how they manage to create such great stories together.

Vada and Ethan have this perfect enemies to lovers vibe going on, and I love that Vada is an author. The backstory made me tear up, and the steam filled the room like you wouldn't believe. I'd highly recommend checking Kennedy Fox out!

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐