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Cheeky Brat, Vol. 1 by Mitsubachi Miyuki

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lighthearted

4.5

My Off-limits Firefighter Next Door by Ann Smith

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emotional lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

This was my first book by Ann Smith and I thought it was a really well written and enjoyable story. I enjoyed getting to know Jackson and Savannah as well as Savannah's daughter Alana. I also liked the friendship between Jackson and Savannah's brother Marcus and thought he was a good character as well that it might be fun to read more about in the future potentially. 

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The Orc's Promised Bride by Honey Phillips

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adventurous emotional
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This was another fun addition to the Five Kingdoms series and I enjoyed getting to know Lothar better as well as getting to know Jana and see how their relationship developed during this story. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone but it was fun getting to see Wulf and Kari from the previous book briefly and I am looking forward to reading Egon's story in the next book The Orc's Bonded Bride.

The Five Kingdoms Series
Prequel is The Orc's Hidden Bride: Thorn & Freya
The Orc's Stolen Bride: Wulf & Kari
The Orc's Promised Bride: Lothar & Jana
The Orc's Bonded Bride: An Orc Fantasy Romance: Egon & ?

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A New Year's Proposition: A Billionaire Age Gap Instalove Romance by Olivia Sinclair

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lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

This was another fun addition to the Escape to Haven County series and is the first Billionaires trope to be added. I enjoyed getting to know both Cora & Sterling in this story and was able to read it as a standalone although references are made to a previous book (A Cowboy's Luck) that I haven't read but am adding to my TBR. I look forward to exploring more of Haven County in the future.

Escape to Haven County Tropes Guide
Pink: Single Dads
Red: Vampires
Green: Shifters
Blue: Ridgeline Security
Brown: Cowboys
Black: Aliens
Gold: Law Enforcement
Teal: Billionaires

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Sunbeams in the Sky, Vol. 1 by Monika Kaname

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5.0

Chapters 01 - 05: This seems like a really entertaining series and I look forward to reading the next volume especially after the way this one left off in the middle of the school festival.
Abe-kun's Got Me Now!, Vol. 12 by Aki Iwai

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

๐ŸŽ„Chapters 45 - 48: I thought this volume was really fun and the Christmas chapter with all the kids at the dojo was cute. It was also nice to see Akari and Abe's mom interact a bit more and I am glad Akari is starting to get an idea of what she wants. I look forward to seeing what happens in the next volume.

Chapter 45: Never Keep Up
Chapter 46: Period of Self Improvement
Chapter 47: Christmas Present
Chapter 48: Accept It
Abe-kun's Got Me Now!, Vol. 11 by Aki Iwai

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

๐Ÿฅ‹ Chapters 41 - 44:  I really enjoyed this volume and the school field trip and visit to the university that Abe wants to attend were fun. I look forward to reading what happens next in this series. 

Chapter 41: Greatest Treasure
Chapter 42: To Share It All
Chapter 43: The Kyoto and Osaka Field Trip!
Chapter 44: Serious
Abe-kun's Got Me Now, Vol. 7 by Aki Iwai

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funny lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Chapters 25 - 28: The New Years chapter at the beginning of the volume was really cute with Abe sick with a cold and needing to be taken care of. Valentine's was a really quick chapter and then Abe ends up meeting Akari's father and introducing himself to her parents. The bonus chapter at the end was also really fun. I look forward to seeing what happens next. 

๐ŸŽŠ Chapter 25: A New Year
โค Chapter 26: Special and True!
Chapter 27: Together
Chapter 28: Your Rival
Brooding mountain man by Lilah Hart

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

I enjoyed getting to know both Lucky & Georgia in this quick and fun standalone instalove story set at the duction Summit Ski Lodge. I enjoyed their meet cute in the beginning and thought they were a nice couple. I look forward to reading about Georgia's friend Skye in the next story.

Seduction Summit Lodge Series
Prequel is Hostile Mountain Man: Alex & Emma
Savage Mountain Man: Brandon & Kacie
๐ŸŽฟ Brooding Mountain Man: Lucky & Georgia
Reckless Mountain Man: ? & Skye
Forbidden Mountain Man
Protective Mountain Man
Daring Mountain Man.

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Savage Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

This is the first book in this new series of instalove standalone short stories and takes place at a ski lodge. I enjoyed getting to know Brandon & Kacie in this story and look forward to reading Georgia's story next.

Seduction Summit Lodge Series
Savage Mountain Man: Brandon & Kacie
Brooding Mountain Man: Lucky & Georgia
Reckless Mountain Man
Forbidden Mountain Man
Protective Mountain Man
Daring Mountain Man

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