Rom-Com Mini Reviews

Bad Words by Rioghach Robinson - I’ve had a gifted @macmillan.audio copy (thank you!) for awhile and actually read about 15% some time ago, then set it aside.  I wasn’t sure.  It’s definitely a slow burn and so much more than just a romance.  So know that before you go into this one.  I’m glad I gave it another chance because I ended up really loving this.  As a book reviewer, I loved this concept.  A book reviewer, Selina,  made author, Parker’s, first book flop and when his sophomore novel releases—a chance at redemption—she writes another negative review.  Next comes a viral feud—the online world loves their sparring!  ⬅️ I could totally picture this . . . #bookstagram loves it’s drama! 😅 All it takes is both Selina and Parker being snowed in during the holidays for the spark of something.

Once, Again, Always by Amanda Gayle - Thank you @librofm for the gifted audiobook dual narrated by Will Damron and Lauren Fortgang.  If I could only use one word to describe this book without a doubt it would be yearning.  This is a bingeable story involving the amnesia trope (I’ve somehow read a few of these lately…books themes seem to come in waves!)  It’s also a second-chance romance when Molly wakes up in the hospital and has no memories of the past six years.  Oh, and she’s married to her former boarding school rival, Aster.  With some past tense chapters we see how these two made each other miserable, especially Aster.  These two have strong chemistry and you’ll enjoy them falling in love a second time.  I also really liked the friend group in this story.  I think that’s a sign of a talented author when they can write secondary characters that are just as strong!