#DualPOV

3¼⭐️/5

There’s a lot going on with the Charlotte character that is clearly over my head, and not a perspective with which I am familiar. Definitely do not trust my rating on this one.

Tags: #BIPOC #CareerFirst #ConfrontingBigotry #DualPOV #ForcedProximity #JealousPossessive #Misunderstandings #NotTheTargetAudience #SecondChance #SelfImageIssues #ThirdPersonPOV #VacationTravel

4⭐️/5

Honestly, my only complaint here is that the story is too short, so we don’t get much build-up and end up with an insta-lust/love-at-first-sight combo, which really doesn’t do justice to the vibe. I would absolutely read a sequel, or an expanded version.

I mean, who doesn’t want a Quenalith in their life?

Tags: #Awakening #DualPOV #FirstPersonPOV #HalfUnavailable #HiddenRelationship #InstaLust #LoveAtFirstSight #NonHumanMC #RomCom #SexWork

3¾⭐️/5

When including body self-image issues into a story, there’s a fine line between presenting sympathy and actively body shaming. That line’s going to be different for every reader, based on their own life experiences. For me, this story was well over that line — I just couldn’t get past how often one MC just has body image denigration completely take over her internal narrative pages at a time. Others may find this very true to their own experiences, but for me it was too much.

Tags: #Awakening #CinnamonRollMC #ConfrontingHomophobia #DualPOV #FamilyIssues #FirstPersonPOV #FriendsToLovers #HalfUnavailable #MoneySolvesNothing #MyKidsBeforeMe #RichPoor #SexWork

4¼⭐️/5

My quibbles here are entirely personal preferences about tropes and character arcs. People who enjoy stories of coming out, and of characters with low self-confidence slowly finding their feet, will likely find this even more enjoyable.

I would definitely read more by this author.

Tags: #BetDealDare #BiPanSexualMC #CasualConsequences #ClosetedVsOut #DualPOV #ExpirationDate #FirstQueerRelationship #GoldenRetrieverMC #HiddenRelationship #LearningToLove #Politics #ThirdPersonPOV

4½⭐️/5

What starts off as something of a wacky romcom ends up pretty serious by the end. That’s not bad — just surprising.

Tags: #DualPOV #FamilyIssues #JoinMyFamily #LoveAtFirstSight #LoveTriangle #NuisanceEx #RichPoor #RomCom #ThirdPersonPOV

3¼⭐️/5

A little tough to read, as the first two-thirds are just people being mean to each other. The broader story about overcoming childhood rivalries is well done, but the antagonism just drags on and on.

Tags: #ConfrontingHomophobia #DualPOV #ForcedProximity #RivalsToLovers #SingleParent #SmallTown #ThirdPersonPOV

4¼⭐️/5

My only complaint here is just my usual personal dislike of “oh, but I would only complicate their life, but I could never actually say that out loud” self-confidence and miscommunication issues. Beyond that, this was nice, and well-rounded-out. I did appreciate the casual inclusion of one of the MCs being part of an open relationship, and it being portrayed positively and supportively.

Tags: #CommitmentIssues #DualPOV #FamilyIssues #JoinMyFamily #PersonNextDoor #RivalsToLovers #SmallTown #ThirdPersonPOV

3½⭐️/5

My relatively low rating here is mostly because I don’t connect very well with celebrity tropes. There were several laugh-out-loud moments, but overall the miscommunication was just more than I enjoy.

I’d read more by the author, though.

Tags: #Celebrity #ClosetedVsOut #DualPOV #ExpirationDate #LearningToLove #Misunderstandings #NuisanceEx #ThirdPersonPOV

4¼⭐️/5

For me, there’s a fine line when basing tension on self-confidence issues. Too little self-confidence plus too much drama means I’ll end up just rolling my eyes through the inevitable misunderstandings and scenes with two people talking but not actually communicating. Too much self-confidence and I’ll just end up rolling my eyes at how cheesy, entitled, and het it all feels. This story walks up to that line, and then Riverdances back and forth across it.

I very much appreciated the “what if suddenly someone was nice to you and had your back” themes. We definitely need more of those in romance.

Tags: #BiPanSexualMC #DualPOV #FakeRelationship #FamilyIssues #MarriageOfConvenience #MoneySolvesNothing #NuisanceEx #RichPoor #SecretShame #ThirdPersonPOV