ARC Review: The Paddock Club (Slipstream #2) by Madge Maril

 

A Formula 1 romance set in the Slipstream universe following Cat Cromwell, a fashion influencer on a secret mission to ruin a driver’s reputation, but she may fall for his rival instead.

"This is the steamy rom-com every F1 girlie has been waiting for." —Sarah Adams • "Deliciously addictive!" —Ellie K. Wilde • "The Paddock Club is one of my top reads of the year." —Tarah DeWitt • "Madge Maril is a delightful voice in romance!” —Chelsea Curto • "Cat and Faust are a masterpiece in on-page chemistry." —Peyton Corinne

As a professional heartbreaker, Cat Cromwell knows she’ll never fall in love—but she’ll pretend to, for a price. A former fashion model in New York City with a side hustle charming and then dumping the World’s Worst Men, Cat is offered the chance to pull off her biggest con yet: date and dump F1 driver Bernard Baudelaire… who recently left his very angry ex at the altar.

Raised on Formula 1 by a single father herself, Cat is excited to infiltrate the ivory tower that is the Paddock Club through fashion, and also to get back at another powerful, spoiled man who feels entitled to treat women like playthings, something she has undertaken for women and girls since her early modeling days and her family’s financial struggles. But Cat’s perfect plan hits the brakes when Bernard leaves the racing team—and she’s assigned to work with Faust Ferreira Sanchez instead, a moody F1 driver recovering after an apocalyptically embarrassing year in his career.

Faust is nothing like the men Cat is paid to date and loves to hate. He’s quiet. Honest. And absurdly hot in an all-black suit. Worse, Faust is convinced that Cat isn’t who she claims to be. And he’s particularly interested in why she's flirting with his ex-teammate and biggest racing rival.

As flying between fashion shows and racing circuits wears Cat’s carefully crafted mask thin, she finds herself drawn further into Faust’s steamy game of cat and mouse, and the dangerously real passion they ignite in each other. But with shadows from Cat’s checkered past looming in the pit lane, can she find a way to break her target’s heart without losing the first honest man she’s ever known? Or will staying in the Paddock Club be the first scam she can’t pull off?

Title: The Paddock Club (Slipstream #2)

Author: Madge Maril

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Expected Publication Date: July 14, 2026

Review:

Thank you to Simon and Schuster and NetGalley for providing me wtih a copy of this title to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

I was pleasantly surprised with the first book in this series. The publisher sent it to me and I love F1 so I was excited to try it out. I've had some ups and downs with F1 romance. Most times I've found the balance is not great between the romance and including what happens in the sport. Maril did a great job with this in the first book so I was looking forward to seeing what happens in this book.

If you didn't read the first book, no worries. You can totally read this one as a stand alone. There are some cross over characters but you honestly don't get enough from them here to ruin the first book. Just enough to see there are other things that happened in the past you might want to take a look at.

The tone and cadence of this book is completely different from the first book. I will be honest and say it felt like a totally different author wrote this. Mostly this was because of how Maril chose to build out her characters. The FMC, Cat Cromwell, and the MMC, Faust Ferreira Sanchez, are both on the side of a bit quirky. The writing in this installment truly reminded me of something I'd read from Ali Hazelwood (who I love). Cat is literally cat fishing: being paid to target the world's worst men to fall in love with her and then break their hearts. She's a former model who knows just how to use her looks and whiles to get what she wants. And Bernard Baudelaire is in her line of sight. She earns herself a job on his team as the person who dresses the drivers throughout the season. But in a unseen turn of events, Bernard leaves the team and Cat has to work with Faust, a moody driver trying to recover from a bad driving year.

Cat is a very interesting character. At first I found her rather flat. I didn't see she would have any emotions at all and wondered how I would connect with her. She is very closed off, but I see now that is part of how her characrter was being built out. As the story unfolds and her layers slowly start to appear. Her past and why she does what she does. Her need to care for her family. Her worry her family will find out just how she funds their schooling and keeps them in the black. Every time she does her job, she risks being seen for what it truly is. Enter Faust, who sees right through her. He's meticulous in finding out who she truly is and what she's doing almost to the point of being obsesses with her. Their relationship is fraught with moments of pure tension and attraction. Faust quietly broods and takes it all in. His quiet demeanor totally threw me off. Cat and Faust play a cat and mouse game throughout the story which is the perfect mix of flirty, smart, sassy, tense, and fun.

I loved how Maril tells this story from Cat's POV but we get these journal entries from Faust where we get to know a different side of him. You see his obsession with knowing Cat and taking care of her. You see his need to be in control but at the same time give that control to Cat. This is especially evident during their romantic and sexual encounters. Maril weaves in a part of sexual play that I was not expecting. And what I really loved about how she approached spicy was the build up. If you're expecting spice around every corner, you won't get much of it. But what you do get is immense tension and build up until you think you might burst if they don't fall into bed with each other soon!

This book is full of fast paced scenes and scenes that will keep you chomping at the bit. There are so many times Cat can be found out. There are so many people who look at her and wonder just exactly what she's doing. And when a mistake she made in the past is revealed and her entire plan unravels before her eyes, you see her family step in and take care of her like she never knew they would.

I will say there were some scenes I had to read more than once to get the idea of what was going on. I'm not sure if that was just my mind not working write and the writing itself. But overall I really enjoyed this installment in this interconnected series. With small guest appearances from characters I already know and the introduction of so many new characters who were interesting and unique, I'm looking forward to seeing what story Maril will write next. While I am not a fan of Bernard's, I would love to see a redemption story done right for him!

4.5 rounded to 5 stars

Author:

Madge Maril is a writer and Byronic hero enthusiast whose work has been published by Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and more. Previously a beauty and fashion journalist, Madge fell back in love with fiction through fandom and has been writing stories about big feelings ever since. She lives in Ohio with her husband and cat.

ARC Review: The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren

An unforgettable novel in which one fateful accident erases a troubled marriage from memory—and love gets one extraordinary do-over.

Three years ago, Emery Finch did something completely out of character: She got married. To Luca—the impossibly charming landscaper she met on one blistering night in Vegas who made her laugh, made her dance, made her feel.

But now, Emery is consumed by her top-secret job, missing dinners, forgetting anniversaries, and promising herself Luca will understand once her cutting-edge research comes to light. Until the unthinkable happens: A tragic accident takes Luca from her.

Desperate not to lose him, Emery breaks every rule to bring him back. And Luca would probably thank her for it, if only he could remember her. Their first kiss, their Sunny Sundays at the beach, the life they built together...all of it is gone.

It may be a miracle of science, but for Emery it’s her one shot at a second chance. And this time, she won’t waste it—because true love is always worth reviving.

Title: The Romance Revival

Author: Christina Lauren

Publisher:

Expected Publication Date: July 14, 2026

Review:

Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this title to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Christina Lauren has yet to write something I don't love. And this was no exception, I was expecting their same awesome romance trope, which I got with the second chance they wove into the story. But what I wasn't expecting was the STEM part of it and the mystery part of it! I will admit, I had my doubts they could pull it off. I was sure this couple would fizzle and leave me devastated. But Lauren would never dare to do that!

Emery is a scientist married to Luca. The two had an amazing meet cute at a wedding and were inseparable ever since. But when Emery's work secret overlaps with her real life she's faced with only one choice: save the man she loves. But there is so much more to the accident that lead Emery to change her ways and she needs to solve the mystery in order save her husband's and her own life.

I absolutely adored Emery and Luca. They are so well done. Great character development and growth. Typical of Lauren's characters they come with a bit of baggage. But this one added the extra suspense of them both holding big secrets from each other. How this relationship initially developed, then fell apart, then was mended was a roller coaster of a ride.

The pacing kept me turning pages and staying up way past my bedtime while the plot kept me on my toes. I had my thoughts about who done it, but I was shocked to find I was only partially correct. And the build up to the action was great. I loved how science was woven in. There are so many emotions in this one, as well. And some moral decisions being made that really make you think about what you would and would not do to save the one you loved.

Christina Lauren will always be an auto-read author for me. Their works never fail to surprise me. They give romance but there's always some kind of twist to it. And, while I know they will cone through with the HEA, I'm always on the edge of my seat trying to figure out how they could ever possibly get there.

Authors:

 

Christina Lauren is the combined pen name of long-time writing partners/best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. The coauthor duo writes both Young Adult and Adult Fiction, and together has produced twenty New York Times bestselling novels. Their books have been translated into 30+ languages. (Some of these books have kissing. Some of these books have A LOT of kissing.)


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Most Anticipated Releases Tuesday July 7, 2026

Here are my most anticipated this week.

Into The Fading Twilight (Starlight Grove #2) by Catherine Cowles

I actually have not started this series but I hear great things so I'm excited there are two books out already!

Pretty Dead Things by Kelsey Cox

I loved Cox's debut book and was excited about this one. I got to read it early and, while I liked it enough, it didn't hit exactly the same as her first. See what I thought HERE.

The Final Score by Lana Ferguson

I was really excited for this one. I loved The Game Changer (see my review HERE) and was looking forward to Jack Baker's story. Unfortunately, I just wasn't into it. I was totally bored. You can see my thoughts HERE when my review publishes On July 27, 2026

Summer People by Sally Blakely

I loved Friends to Lovers by Blakely. I was excited for another book by her. I did get to read this one early and, while I enjoyed it, it didn't quite hit like her other one. See why HERE.

What are yours?

 

Blog Tour Spotlight: The Final Score by Lana Ferguson

 

A hockey player and a grad student are on thin ice until they meet their match in this sexy romance by USA Today bestselling author Lana Ferguson.

Jack Baker is on top of the world now that he’s back on the rink where he belongs. But the high comes crashing down when he reinjures his arm immediately following his return to the ice, and this time, he might never be able to play again. After a lifetime as the strong, happy hockey guy whose sister needed him, Jack is left questioning everything he knows about himself.

Abigail Thompson feels like she’s hit rock bottom. It’s only been a few months since the massive scandal that finally severed the cord between her and her narcissistic father. And now, in her last weeks of grad school, she’s been kicked out of her building with very short notice. The last thing she wants to do is ask her half-brother for help after what she’s put him through, but it’s looking like his best friend’s spare room might be her only choice.

Jack is flighty, flirty, and a little full of himself—all the things Abby’s learned to avoid in men. However, spending every day together breaks the ice between them, and she starts to realize that Jack might not be who he seems. It’s possible that maybe, just maybe, he might be struggling as much as she is. Soon, confiding in each other leads to falling into bed, and this fling will either play with their hearts—or score them the ultimate goal of love.

Title: TheFinal Score

Author: Lana Ferguson

Publisher: Berkley

Expected Publication Date: July 7, 2026

Author:

Lana Ferguson is a USA Today bestselling author and sex-positive nerd whose works never shy from spice or sass. A faded Fabio cover found its way into her hands at fifteen, and she’s never been the same since. When she isn’t writing, you can find her randomly singing show tunes, arguing over which Batman is superior, and subjecting her friends to the extended editions of The Lord of the Rings. Lana lives mostly in her own head but can sometimes be found chasing her corgi through the coppice of the great American outdoors.

Fat Stack Friday July 3, 2026

Check out the goodies I got this week.

Kindle:

A Girl Named Digit (Digit #1)

Double Digit (Digit #2)

by Annabel Monaghan

Ever love an author so much you just have to read every book they have ever written? That's how I feel about Monaghan. I didn't even know she had these two. She also has some nonfiction but, as much as I want to read all her stuff, nonfiction really isn't my jam so I'll pass on those!

The Heirs by Faridah Abike-Iylmide

I will admit I'm a sucker for a good cover and this one drew me right in. I would have gotten it even without knowing what it was about. But the blurb also looks good!

I got these as my Amazon First Reads for June/July:

Happier Here With YOu by Amy Gail Hansen

What Remains of You by Kimberly Hensle Lowrance

How To Ruin a Wedding by Elba Luz

Songbird in the Gallows by Alta Hensley

This author has stalker romance which I've enjoyed. I'm looking forward to seeing what she does with a little serial killer dark romance. I really wanted to do this on audio, but it's not available on Libby or Hoopla at this time.

Rescue Me (Forget the Past #1)

Read me (Forget The Past #2)

Resist Me (Forget The Past #3)

I love Connolly's most recent books and saw she had some older ones. She has some other series I might look into, as well. Not sure why the third book has a totally different cover. I hope these are as good as her others have been for me.

NetGalley/Edelweiss/Booktrovert:

Such Familiar Magic by Natasha Ngan

I'm definitely convinced NetGalley's "read now" books will be the death of me. Though I don't have any books for 2027 yet and this one publishes in January 2027 so I consider that a win. I actually had put this one on my potential request list (as I do with many of Berkley's books) and it popped up as read now, so I nabbed it.

Side note, I'm on vacation the next two weeks so I may or may not be posting my haul since I may or may not get anything (BLASPHEMY!).

What did you get this week?

 

ARC Review: Summer People by Sally Blakely

 

After graduating college, five friends make a pact. Every summer, they’ll meet for one week at the same beach house on the California coast to relive the golden days of college. There’s just one no dating within the group.

Simple enough, except Everett and Sutton already broke the rule before summer even began… and couldn’t seem to stop. What started as a one-time fling turned into an annual habit neither of them could quit, until the night everything fell apart.

Five years later, Sutton has no interest in seeing Everett ever again. Until one of their friends, newly divorced and looking for an escape, calls everyone back to the beach house. She expects awkward silences and forced smiles, but nothing could prepare her for Everett--still infuriating, still magnetic, and still capable of unraveling her with a single glance.

As the week stretches on and every re-lived tradition, shared meal and outing bring a flood of sun-soaked memories that feed the spark between her and Everett, Sutton begins to wonder if the promise that broke them apart was worth keeping in the first place… and if breaking it again will ruin the delicate balance their friend group has finally started to reclaim.

Title: Summer People 

Author: Sally Blakely

Publisher: MIRA

Expected Publication Date: July 7, 2026

Review:

Thank you to Edelweiss and Harlequin Trade Publishing for providing me with a copy of this title to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

I really enjoyed Blakely's debut title. I was excited when I saw she had another book coming out. And the blurb just caught my eye and made me really want to read it. I was so hopeful this would hit as the first one did but it did not. And, while I enjoyed it enough, it actually felt like a totally different author wrote it.

I love the idea of a romance that spans years. The push and pull of such a thing, like When Harry Met Sally. It's so easy to make it work. But this one just felt kind of meh for me. The FMC, Sutton Hale, tells us the story as she and her friends meet every Summer after graduation to celebrate their friendship, and the pact they made to never get involved with each other. But Sutton and their friend Everett hold a secret. They met during their last year of college and had a one night stand. Once the pact is in place, neither feels they can every say anything to their friends for fear of disrupting a good thing. But all those feelings build and build until one day they come to a head.

I enjoyed the dual time line in this book. The flashback chapters gave good background to the relationships this group has built together over the years. The build up to the rip in their group that happens takes a long time, though. For this reason the book dragged for me. Don't get me wrong, I love a good build up, but it just kept getting mentioned so much in the present to take so long to reveal it in the past. It made the writing seem flat.

The characters were likable enough but didn't stand out as anything special for me. All of them with their past drama causing some kind of emotional stilt in their lives. It was too easy and didn't give the characters enough depth for me. Everyone afraid of love or seeking it so much as if it's the only thing there is. Sutton and Everett have the most growth and development while the other three in the group were just kind of bland. I didn't find them to be anything special. But overall all the characters were a bit flat.

There is a lot of build up to why Sutton and Everett hate each other in the present. I thought for sure it would be this huge reveal. Something that was just unforgivable that they would need to work through with a ton of emotion. What I got wasn't that at all. The conflict didn't seem like something that would have caused so much enmity between them.

This one had a lot of promise, but the emotional punch just didn't hit as I thought it would. I did enjoy Bakley's writing and I am looking forward to what she will give us in the future.

3.5/5 stars

Author:

Sally Blakely studied theatre, media arts, English, and education at The University of Montana. When she's not writing, she's reading, or making far too many playlists. She lives in Montana with her husband.

ARC Review: Of Venom and Vengeance by Mikayla Bridge

Prepare for a deliciously dark standalone, set in the same world as Of Flame and Fury, where star-crossed enemies gamble with their hearts, their empires, and the fate of a lost god.

On an island ruled by pageantry and pain, power comes at an impossible price.

Inna is the perfect heiress to the Pallo crime family: poised, cunning, untouchable. Behind this glamorous facade, she hunts for the sinister truth behind her older sister's death. Despite the cover-up she’s been led to believe, Inna can feel an enemy lurking in the shadows, or perhaps even hiding in plain sight.

Rylan has sculpted himself into a talented thief. His heart may be guarded, but his purpose is clear: retribution for his family, murdered by Inna's mother. Armed with illusion magic, Rylan plans to steal an ancient riddle from the Pallo vault, one that leads to a sleeping god. Whoever wakes the Serpent King will be granted any wish they desire. Rylan means to claim this power, and with it, Inna's ruin.

But when Inna catches Rylan sneaking past her family’s security, he proposes a deadly alliance that each desperately needs but neither intends to keep – even as bitter attraction threatens to unravel into something more.

Title: Of Venom and Vengeance

Author: Mikayla Bridge

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Expected Publication Date: July 7, 2026

Review:

Thank you to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group/Farra, Straus and Giroux, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this title to listen to/read and review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

I'll be honest, I really enjoyed Bridge's first book in this world. I thought this was it's follow up when I requested it but then when I started it, I realized it definitely is not a follow up. I kept searching for a connection to the first story or for the same characters but they were not there. It was only when I went back to read the synopsis that I realized it is a story set in that world. I'm not sure of the timeline of this story compared with the first book but you don't see any reference at all to things from the first story. And, while it may be the same world, it didn't truly feel that way to me. Even without them, though, I really enjoyed this book and it's story.

The audio narrator, Safiyya Inger, did a fantastic job. Her voice was easy to listen to and she told the story well from both Inna Pallo and Ryland's perspectives. Her cadence was easy to follow. I did listen to the first book in this series, so I am familiar with her voice.

Bridge does a great job building out this world in regards to Sprites. Since this was a totally different element than the first book, it needed to be thorough and I think she did a pretty good job with it. I liked the idea of how the magic was harnessed and what it meant to have the sprites around. I also liked the secrets that surrounded the creatures and their magic. There are no info dumps in the book but the world is revealed slowly and carefeully.

Inna Pallo is the daughter in a crime family. She doesn't have many secrets of her own but her family certainly does. They have done unspeakable things in the name of keeping their power. This is slowly revealed to her throughout the story and becomes especially prevalent when she meets Ryland. He's got his own secrets, ones he doesn't really want Inna to know. But as they grow closer, he realizes he will need to reveal things to her if he is to keep her in his life. Bridge really develops the main characters well. You easily feel their emotions and what they are going through. I enjoyed the relationships between all the characters. 

I will say I didn't feel the chemistry between Ryland and Inna as much as I would have liked to. I needed a bit more of a build up to their romance. It seemed a little too convenient for her to fall for her enemy and vice versa. And Inna's involvement with Celssese, one of her family's guards, seemed complicated. I thought for sure there was still some lingering attraction there but but then Inna kind of brushes it aside very easily. The romance part of this story is kind of background noise, though, compared to the overall plot of the story.

Bridge keeps her pacing very quick, Her chapters are short and I found myself turning the pages quickly to see what happened. The last 25% is full of action and movement. I wish I could have read it all in one sitting instead of having to break it up! The betrayal is a huge part of this story. You never truly know who to trust, to be honest. Those you thought were allies become enemies very quickly.

Bridge leaves this story pretty open (as she did with the first book in this world). It wraps up but there is definitely room for more to come. I'm hoping she will continue with these characters. Overall, I really enjoyed this one once I realized I would not see anyone or anything from the first story (I still need more from those characters).

4.5/5 stars rounded to 5

Author:

Mikayla Bridge is a young adult fantasy author living in Melbourne, Australia. She grew up on a small-town farm and completed a BA with honours in political science and international relations. She loves writing books that feel like a triple espresso: high-energy, heart-racing, and might ruin your sleep schedule.

You can find her on instagram at @mikayla_bridge.

 

ARC Review: Yoga Off The Mat by Sage Roundtree

Millions of people turn to yoga for flexibility, fitness, and stress relief. But what if the most transformative part of yoga isn’t the poses at all?

Bestselling yoga teachers Sage Rountree, PhD, and Alexandra DeSiato, MA, know that the full power of yoga isn’t in the poses—it’s in the wisdom behind them. Yoga Off the Mat shows you how to bring yogic wisdom and philosophy into everyday life for deeper meaning, balance, and joy.

Drawing from ancient tradition, modern science, and more than 50 years of combined teaching experience, Rountree and DeSiato offer clear explanations, practical exercises, and compassionate guidance to help you integrate yoga’s timeless philosophy into your daily rhythms.

Through approachable teachings, mindfulness practices, journaling prompts, and reflections, they help you:

• Develop a grounded approach to presence, stillness, and mindful movement
  
• Understand and apply classical concepts like the kleshas, koshas, and chakras
  
• Engage in gentle shadow work to transform ego, fear, craving, and attachment into sources of strength and insight
  
• Explore the subtle body and harmonize your inner energies
  
• Foster vitality and growth through compassionate self-inquiry
  

Clear, compassionate, and deeply researched, Yoga Off the Mat honors yoga’s roots while meeting you where you're at today—offering timeless wisdom you can integrate into your daily life at home, at work, and out in the world.

Title: Yoga Off The Mat

Author: Sage Roundtree

Publisher:

Expected Publication Date: July 14, 2026

Review:

Thank you to NetGalley and North Atlantic Books for providing me with a copy of this title to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own,

Given that I would some day like to teach yoga, I'm trying to consume literature that will help me achieve this and also become the best instruction/yogi I can be. But I also know that such materials will help me in my practice in general so I was happy to read this book and absorb the information it provided.

I loved that this book explored yoga beyond the physical practice. Given the many limbs of Yoga, I think people often get stuck on just the physical. But that is really such a small part of the practice. There is so much mental and emotional instruction that must occur. This book dose a dive into those things.

The author does a nice job showing how the eight limbs of yoga can be incorporated into daily living, rather than just happening when you are doing your yoga practice. If you read the sutras, you know that yoga is not happening just when you are thinking about it but it's happening always. It's a way of life, not just a practice.

I do suggest journaling while reading this one. Not only to perhaps identify areas where one might feel they need to put in some work, but also to see what feelings come up as you explore the concepts Roundtree puts down on paper.

This book is a great resource for anyone who is looking to live their lives with a bit more of intention. The philosophies contained within are easy to understand at any level. I enjoyed how Roundtree was able to incorporate real life applications for the tenants of yoga.

This book is a great addition to anyone's library: yoga teacher, yogi, or someone who just wants to live their life with more purpose.

Author:

Sage Rountree is an internationally recognized authority in yoga for athletes, an endurance sports coach specializing in athletic recovery, and the co-owner of several wellness businesses. Sage is the author of thirteen books, including The Athlete's Guide to Yoga, Racing Wisely, Everyday Yoga, and, Lifelong Yoga and Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, cowritten with Alexandra DeSiato. Her latest are The Professional Yoga Teacher's Handbook and The Art of Yoga Sequencing.

Sage moved from a career track in academia to one teaching yoga and training others to do the same, and to do it with clear standards and boundaries to the benefit of their students. She directs the Carrboro Yoga Company's advanced studies teacher trainings, which draw students from around the world. She also co-owns Hillsborough Spa and Day Retreat. Sage served as a faculty member at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health for over a decade, and she has offered workshops and taught at festivals both internationally and around the United States.

Sage’s in-person trainings and online courses include lessons in sequencing yoga classes, developing workshops, managing the yoga classroom, and being a professional movement teacher—the subject of her most recent book. A pioneer in yoga for athletes, she has worked with athletes at every level, from youth and amateur athletes to NBA and NFL teams, players, and coaches. In addition to writing and cowriting ten books, her work has appeared in several publications, and she has been a regular contributor to Yoga Journal and Runner’s World.

 

Most Anticipated Releases Tuesday June 30,2026

 

This is what I'm looking forward to releasing this week.

Witch Season by Julia Bianco

I love me some witchy books. I read this early and it was a fabulous debut. If you like Leigh Bardugo, this book definitely gives those vibes. I had a Kindle copy but also got to listen to it on audio. The narrator was new to me and I really liked her voice. I"m excited to see there will be a second book because the end of this didn't wrap up as I would have liked! See my thoughts HERE.

13 Little Love Stories: An Anthology Inspired by Taylor Swift Songs

Ok, so I actually had a copy of this and these stories were cute. I think if I knew more of the Taylor Swift titles the stories were based on I would understand things better. Definitely fun reads. See my review HERE.

Big Stick Energy (New York Legends #2) by Sarina Bowen

I love Bowen's hockey stories. The first book in this series was really fun so I was looking forward to this one and I was not disappointed in the least! If you're looking for the most golden retriever MMC ever, pick this one up! Check out what I thought HERE.

A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam (Six of Crows #2.5; Grishaverse #5.5) by Leigh Bardugo

I adore anything Bardugo writes. I've read it all but this series is probably my favorite. I adore being immersed in the Grishaverse. I was hopeful Bardugo would write more in this universe. I didn't even know this was coming out. I can't wait to read it.

Thornbird by E. Kennedy

Yep, this is a YA Elle Kennedy book and I'm all for it. I definitely wanted to try and read this early but there was just no time so now I'll just have to read it on vacation which starts Friday!

What are you excited about?