A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
Publication Date: June 25th 2024 by Berkley
Pages: 384
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Goodreads
My
Thoughts:
All the members of Eileen’s book club back out of their yearly
retreat, but she needs this trip, she’s had a tough few years, and decides to go
alone. However, on the way she gets
lost, and somehow ends up in the fictional town of her favorite romance series;
a series that’s carried her through her darkest times. She knows the characters
inside and out, except for one: a grumpy book store owner.
What a fun premise! A Novel Love Story was also completely
charming, a journey of healing for Eileen and one that helps her sort out her
path to happiness. There’s also a romance of course!
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
Publication Date: May 14th 2024 by Gallery Books
Pages: 352
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★½
My
Thoughts:
Anna is in a low point in her life, having just lost her job
with lots of bills when her old college roommate, West comes knocking needing
her help. They married for family housing back then and apparently, unbeknownst
to Anna, they never divorced. West needs her to continue with the charade that
they’re married, so he can hit the five-year mark to unlock his one-hundred-million-dollar
trust fund, making him fully independent of his toxic father for good.
They must appear together, happily married to his sister’s destination
wedding on a private island. Anna agrees, because she needs the money. Of
course, there’s one bed, of course there’s an attraction simmering between them
and of course they fall deeper into real love as they fake it! Loved both Anna
and West!
Family drama, serious issues, sexy times, and laugh-out-loud
moments all combine into Christina Lauren’s special brand of romance!
These both sound so fun! I've got them on my TBR list and can't wait to read them. Now I just have to figure out when. :D
ReplyDeleteI know! It's hard to squeeze in everything we want to read! Hope you love them. :)
DeleteI love the support and commitment Anna had to what was right. This was fun too!
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I really enjoyed her character. West, too! He was a sweetheart.
DeleteI loved both of these, but it was funny seeing some reviews for The Paradise Problem that took issue with the fact that Anna didn't realize her roommate/husband was wealthy and whatnot. I thought it was explained in an ok way, but I didn't care either because the book was a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there was an issue with that. It didn't bug me either. I can be very oblivious sometimes, so I can relate, lol!
DeleteThanks for your recommendations of these books. I look forward to reading both.
ReplyDeleteHope you love them!
DeleteOh Christina Lauren, I do mean to try her books
ReplyDeleteYou should! The audios are fantastic!
DeleteI like Christina Lauren :D
ReplyDeleteHard to go wrong with them!
DeleteOh, I love a fake dating. I'm currently reading one too. Fake engagement and of course, they just realized that there's nothing fake about how they're feeling.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun trope!
DeleteA Novel Love Story has such a fun premise. I mean, how cool would that be? (In theory, that is. IRL I'd be freaking out, of course. lol)
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a fun premise, but in real life I'd totally freak out!
DeleteI always appreciate your reviews. Thank you.
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Thank you, Regine!
DeleteI loved The Paradise Problem. It was fun.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteThanks for your review and recommendations!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure!
DeleteThey both sound enjoyable. I sm especially intrigued by A Novel Love Story.
ReplyDeleteIt was an original premise and an emotional story in spots. I really enjoyed it!
DeleteI just got A Novel Love Story from Aardvark Book Club. I'm glad you liked it. Sounds cute!
ReplyDeleteI loved the first one, got to meet the author last week too! I've got the second one purchased on Audible I think, need to listen to it! Great reviews!
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