by Olive | Jul 1, 2026 | Book Reviews
The Very Definition of Love by Sophia Benoit (2026) Historical romance. Regency-era England. Book 1 of the Bancroft Sisters series. Plenty of chaos and humor and slow-growing affection. Bookish Harriet and rakish Alexander are caught in a compromising situation, and...
by Olive | Jun 30, 2026 | Book Reviews
Leave and Come Back by Lavanya Lakshmi (2026) Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. More about family than the romantic relationship, but a whole mess of chaos during a two-week Indian wedding celebration. Simran and Leo have only just barely gotten together, when...
by Olive | Jun 24, 2026 | Book Reviews
Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer (2023) Contemporary romance. Book 1 of the Vancouver Storm series. Grumpy Jamie is back in his hometown to care for his mother who suffers from depression and anxiety. He definitely does not have time to date, and ends up hiring a...
by Olive | Jun 23, 2026 | Book Reviews
Tropesick by Lauren Okie (2026) Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. This book had so much messy angst. The setup reminded me a lot of How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang, except we’re left in suspense for most of the book to learn how Katie’s brother and...
by Olive | Jun 17, 2026 | Book Reviews
Racing Hearts by Ann Adams (2026) Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. Kath is hyper obsessed with routine and rowing and she’s had a terrible racing slump. Her coach basically kicks her out of the Olympic training center and she’s stuck back with her unreliable...
by Olive | Jun 16, 2026 | Book Reviews
The Open Era by Edward Schmit (2026) Contemporary romance. Standalone novel. Austin has made it to the US Open for the first time and in this universe is the first openly gay player to do so. But he’s just trying to live his life and play good tennis. All of the media...
