Title- The Trouble With Hating You Rating– 3/5 Genre- contemporary romance POV- alternating two POV, first person past tense Trope- arranged marriage, forced to work together, “bickering to lovers” Characters– Liya- successful biochemical engineer, takeout enthusiast, and happily single woman. Jay- gorgeous, charming, lawer All the overbearing mothers, fathers, and well-wishing aunties who won’t mindContinue reading “Review #85”
Tag Archives: contemporary romance
Review #36
Title- Only When It’s Us Rating– 5/5Genre- Contemporary Romance POV- First person, present tense Trope- Irritated to Lovers, Slow Burn Similar Books/Comps– The Off-Limits Rule My emotions- pleasantly surprised at the build up of sexual tension! Characters– I loved this stubborn couple and was extremely happy with their character arc compared to most books. TheContinue reading “Review #36”
Review #34
Title- Simmer Down Rating– 4/5 Genre- Contemporary Romance POV- First person, present tense Trope- Enemies to Lovers Similar Books/Comps– Loathed at First Sight, Snapped My emotions- Hungry, Eager, Optimistic Characters– The English hottie, Callum, makes the food truck competition a more sizzling while the main heroine, Nikki, was definitely stuck in her ways and afraidContinue reading “Review #34”
Review #23
Title- The Love Hypothesis Book of the Month Selection Rating– 4.5/5 Genre- Contemporary Romance POV- third person, past Trope- fake relationship Similar Books/Comps– The Dating Plan, Red White and Blue, The Billionaire’s Fake Fiance, Characters– Endearing Olive is a grad student and unapproachable, moody Adam is a scientist superstar Plot/Blurb- As a third-year Ph.D. candidate,Continue reading “Review #23”
Review #8
Title- Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors Rating– 4/5 Genre- Contemporary Romance POV- Third person, past Trope- Overachieving Indian American family, never defy your family, clashing duo to lovers, Immigrant family Similar/Comps– Simmer Down (see my other review), Recipe for Persuasion My emotions- Just enjoying the ride, HUNGRY from all the food talk Characters– Dr. TrishaContinue reading “Review #8”
Review #7
Title- The Ordinary Life of Emily P Bates Rating– 4/5 Genre- This rom-com’s theme is full of family and friendships as Emily figures out her relationships and place among them. POV- First person, past tense Trope- YA, love triangle, coming of age, family drama Similar/Comps– The Upside of Falling & By the Book My emotions-Continue reading “Review #7”
Cassie Swindon 