Author: Aimeeeliz

Planes, Trains, and All the Feels by Livy Hart: This was SUCH a fun read and honestly a bit of a rollercoaster (a LOT happens and it’s basically a series of unfortunate events). Ready for whatever Livy Hart writes next!

The Bride Goes Rogue (The Fifth Avenue Rebels #3) by Joanna Shupe: When Joanna Shupe is good, she is GREAT. I’ve loved every book i’ve read in this series, and she’s easily one of my top historical romance authors.

Their Freefall at Last (Honeywood #4) by Julie Olivia: I loved the first three books in the Honeywood series, but this just didn’t work for me. It’s a bit too repetitive, a bit too long and a bit too…sugary.

Drive Me Wild and Make Me Yours (Bellamy Creek #1 & #2) by Melanie Harlow: I met Melanie Harlow at an author event a few months ago and she was so incredibly sweet. I’m so glad I finally dove into the Bellamy Creek series, and i’m excited to read the rest!

Every Summer After by Carley Fortune: I somewhat reluctantly read this book and it exceeded my expectations. Sure, it’s a little bit of a copy of Love and Other Words, but I read it in a single day and it was the perfect book for a lazy summer afternoon.

A Lady’s Formula for Love and A Perfect Equation (The Secret Scientists of London #1-2) by Elizabeth Everett: These were good but not great – i’m not sure I feel pulled to read book three but I don’t regret reading these two. I really liked Arthur in A Lady’s Formula for Love, but nothing else stood out to me.

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren: This was cute but not…special? Perfectly passable, but felt a bit clunky at times.

The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren: HOWEVER, as a follow up to The Soulmate Equation, this was a DELIGHT. I laughed out loud, I loved Fizzy and Connor and although I could see how the end played out a mile away, the payoff was still wonderful. This might be just a smidge too long, but I didn’t mind too much. Definitely my favorite Christina Lauren book i’ve read so far.

Mrs. Nash’s Ashes by Sarah Adler: This exceeded my expectations and then some. It struck the perfect balance between humor and heart, with lovable characters and dual timelines (we’re mostly in the present, but we do get some chapters from the past!) I fell in love with Millie and Hollis, and I would love to see this adapted to film.

The Wallflower Wager (Girls Meets Duke #3) by Tessa Dare: Delightfully hilarious, and a perfect fit with the other books in the series. I loved Gabriel, but not enough to bump Chase out of the top Tessa Dare Book Boyfriend spot.

All Downhill With You; The Fiction Between Us; and Our Ride to Forever (Honeywood #1-3) by Julie Olivia: Casually binged a series in the span of 3 1/2 days. Lovable characters + a cozy setting = a recipe for success. I don’t even have a ranking for these because they were all pretty consistent – although I think Orson might be my favorite male lead so far (gotta love a wife guy!) Book four comes out later this month, and the entire series is available on Kindle Unlimited.

The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn: It’s no secret that Kate Quinn writes some of the best historical fiction out there and this was no exception. Mila’s story is fascinating and I think Quinn did it justice by filling in some blanks the best she could and adding a few fictional twists to round out the book’s narrative. I didn’t love this quite as much as The Rose Code, but it’s still a worthwhile read.

Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren: Although I felt the pacing of this was a bit off, I still mostly enjoyed it (until the inclusion of a trope I don’t particularly love at the end). However, I am enjoying my journey into FINALLY reading Christina Lauren books and I look forward to picking up more!

Happy Place by Emily Henry: Emily Henry’s books just get better and better (I mean, mostly. Book Lovers is still my favorite but it just barely squeaks past this one and that’s primarily because I love Charlie so damn much). The romance element in this is strong, but it’s so perfectly balanced by the dynamic of the friend group.

The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer: I finally picked up my next Georgette Heyer read and it did not disappoint. Gervase was delightful, Drusilla was wonderfully practical without being stuffy or naive. Heyer blends mystery with romance here and it works well – the romance is a BIT more subtle than I would have liked, but it still enjoyable.

Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben: For me, Harlan Coben is like Stephen King – absolutely amazing when his books are good, and a complete head scratcher when they miss the mark. Fool Me Once was just a middle-of-the-road thriller…the set up is fascinating (recently widowed woman sees her dead husband on the nanny cam) but the payoff is a bit lackluster. Once you realize what’s really going on, some of the choices of the main character are confusing. I guess it doesn’t matter, because i’ll continue to pick up Coben’s books either way.

Storm Warning by Nellie Wilson: Anxiously awaiting whatever Nellie Wilson writes next, because i’m pretty sure I’d follow her over a cliff (or into a tornado…) Her writing gets better the more she writes and all of her work is available on Kindle Unlimited, so you really don’t have an excuse.

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld: I muddled through the beginning of this book but I am SO glad I stuck with it. I absolutely loved how the ending came together and it was surprisingly romantic (given the way the book started). Sally wasn’t the most likeable lead, but Noah is the real star here (both literally and figuratively).

What You Wish For by Katherine Center: Two words: DUNCAN CARPENTER. Katherine Center’s talent is immeasurable. I always fly through her books and i’m always left hugging them after i’ve turned the last page. This might be my favorite of hers so far (and an easy contender for favorite book i’ve read this year). Itching to get my hands on a copy of Happiness for Beginners before the Netflix movie comes out this summer!

Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood: This was a love/hate read for me (mostly love, thankfully). I’m fully caught up on Hazelwood’s work (I liked her novellas better than her full-length books, but have mostly enjoyed everything she’s written), and cautiously optimistic for Love, Theoretically.

Managed (VIP #2) by Kristen Callihan: This was fine but I don’t really feel compelled to finish the series. Also the MMC’s nickname for the FMC was “chatty girl” and I cannot fully express how much I hated reading it every other paragraph.