Review: Kiss the Girl

Kiss the Girl by Tara Sivec
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First, a PSA: Don't read this book on an airplane (like I did) unless you're OK with the people sitting around you thinking you're crazy because you keep randomly bursting into laughter. This book will absolutely make you laugh, and possibly cry, and probably have ALL the feels as you follow along with Ariel and Eric. Over the past couple of years, Tara Sivec has become one of my favorite authors because she is so good at infusing her stories with real emotion. It's so easy for me to connect with her characters because of that. (In this case, it probably doesn't hurt that Ariel so often says, out loud, the things I say in my head, but usually don't have the courage to say in real life. If she were real, I think Ariel and I would be best friends.)

I adored the first two books in this series, but I think this one may just be my favorite. (I guess I'll have to double check that by going back and re-reading the first two - what a hardship, right? LOL) I don't want to say much more than that because I wouldn't want to spoil things for other readers, but I will say this: goat yoga is awesome, and I would give anything to see something like that in real life. (Not necessarily participate, mind you, because I would definitely mind the poop, but watching would be hilarious. #poopdance)

Please, keep the books coming, Tara Sivec. A new release from you is always a special occasion in my house.

P.S. That epilogue? Perfection! :-)

*ARC provided by the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

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Review: The Christmas Wishing Tree

The Christmas Wishing Tree by Emily March
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After 15 books, Emily March's Eternity Springs series is still going strong. Despite its rather weighty setup, "The Christmas Wishing Tree" is super cute and a worthy addition to the series. I really enjoyed getting to know Jenna and her son, Reilly. She was a great match for Devin Murphy, who we've gotten to know a bit in previous books. It was nice to see him finally get his own HEA.

The great thing about these books is that they can stand very well on their own for readers who do not have previous experience with the series, while also allowing longtime fans the opportunity to check in with favorite characters from past books. That was certainly true of this book, in large part because of the "Maternity Springs" baby boom. I look forward to watching the new additions grow up in future books in the series!

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Review: The Promposal

The Promposal by Sariah Wilson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was just as cute as the first one in the series. Reading that first book ("The Ugly Stepsister Strikes Back") undoubtedly provided valuable context for the events of this one, but the author sprinkles in enough reminders along the way that readers new to the series probably won't feel too lost. The characters are, for the most part, very likeable, and it's nice to see how they've grown since their story began. It will be interesting to see where the author takes them in Book 3.

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