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  Rating: 4/5⭐ 🤍Thank you First and foremost i would like to thank Author Shelby Rae and Oliver Press Publishing for giving me the ARC copy of the book truly grateful ✨ A Soft Glimpse A cozy, heartwarming romance filled with soft pining, second chances, and a love that quietly grows stronger over time—wrapped in laughter, warmth, and a little chaos. 🌸 My Thoughts… Never have I ever read a book where I loved the kid more than the main characters… until now. Don’t get me wrong—I truly loved Dalton and Savanah. But Drew? She stole my entire heart. When I first picked this book up, it immediately felt like something I would enjoy—a cozy romance with a military MMC, a single mom FMC, and the brother’s best friend trope? Yeah… I was already sold. At the beginning, I didn’t feel too much connection with the story or characters. But as I kept reading, something shifted—and before I knew it, I was completely hooked. 💞 What Made Me Swoon Dalton Hayes… where do I even start? This ma...

Rating : 4.5/5⭐ ⚠️  𝗖AUTION Check the trigger warnings before reading ✨ A Soft Glimpse A tragically beautiful story that breaks you in the quietest ways, only to gently put you back together with love, healing, and a connection that feels like home. 🌸 My thoughts… Close to You by Nissa Renzo didn’t just touch my heart—it shattered it and slowly, carefully pieced it back together. This is the kind of book you call tragically beautiful . I cried, I laughed, I swooned, I broke… and I loved every second of it. I picked this up when I was deep in a reading slump, not expecting much—just hoping it would pull me out of it. And honestly? It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Millow and Ashby… they didn’t just stay with me—they became a part of me. 💞 What Made Me Swoon Millow, my girl… my heart broke for her from the very first chapter. What she went through was unimaginable, something no child should ever endure. And yet, despite having her voice taken aw...

  Rating: 5/5⭐ ⚠️  𝗖AUTION Check the trigger warnings before reading ✨ A Soft Glimpse A love story built on healing, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion—the kind that doesn’t just touch your heart, but transforms it. 🤍 Thank You First and foremost, I want to thank Sarah A. Bailey and the ARC team for providing me with this opportunity. When the announcement for a second-generation series came out, I was beyond excited—being such a huge fan, this felt like a dream. Receiving this ARC honestly felt too good to be true… a little reminder that sometimes, dreams really do come true. 🌸 My thoughts… This book didn’t just meet my expectations—it went beyond them. After seeing snippets of this story on Instagram, my anticipation only kept growing… and when I finally got to experience Willow and Weston’s story, it felt like everything I had hoped for and more. Their love made me believe that maybe, just maybe… I’ll find my own Weston someday. Because what they had? It was bea...

  Rating: 5/5⭐ ⚠️  𝗖AUTION Check the trigger warnings before reading ✨ A Soft Glimpse A story filled with quiet devotion, fierce love, and a connection that feels like home—the kind you don’t just read, but feel . 🌸 My Thoughts… Was I excited to read this book? Absolutely yes. Did I fall in love with it—and the characters? Heck yes. Did it become my favorite in the series? Without a doubt. I genuinely thought I could never love any characters more than Leo and Darby… but this book proved me completely wrong. From the very first page, I knew I was going to love it—but I didn’t just love it… I devoured it. Everett and Dahlia now own a piece of my heart. 💞 What Made Me Swoon Everett… where do I even begin? This man has me in a chokehold—and I’m not even complaining. On the outside, he comes off as easygoing, like he doesn’t care about anything. But underneath that? He’s one of the sweetest, kindest, most compassionate souls. The way he showed up for Dahlia, every sing...

  Rating: 5/5⭐ ⚠️  𝗖AUTION Check the trigger warnings before reading ✨ A Soft Glimpse A story that finds you in your lowest moments and slowly becomes your safe place—filled with aching love, quiet patience, and a connection that never truly fades. 🌸 My Thoughts… This is the kind of book that found me exactly when I needed it the most. During a time when I was going through a rough patch, this story somehow became my comfort space—something I kept going back to whenever I needed a sense of warmth and escape. Saying I love this book feels like an understatement… it’s the kind that settles deep within you and stays. Going in, I expected a simple bad boy–good girl romance. But it turned out to be so much more than that. It was emotional, empowering, swoon-worthy, filled with angst, and yes… just the right amount of spice. Leo and Darby didn’t just feel like characters—they felt real. 💞 What Made Me Swoon Leo… this man has my whole heart. A walking, talking green flag who...

  Rating: 4/5⭐ 🤍Thank you First and foremost I would like to thank the author Emma Kate and Flirtation point publishing for this ARC of the book truly grateful for this opportunity. ✨ A Soft Glimpse A slow-burning forbidden romance between a female coach and a male player—filled with tension, growth, and the quiet power of choosing yourself. 🌸 My Thoughts… When I started this book, I honestly had zero expectations. I went in purely out of curiosity after reading the description, especially because of one detail that immediately caught my attention—a female coach and a male player. There’s something about women in positions of power in romance books that always excites me. It feels refreshing, empowering, and different from the usual dynamics I often read. And since this was my first book from this author, I had no idea what to expect. But one thing I can say for sure—I was not disappointed. 💞 The Slow Burn Experience This is one of those books that doesn’t immediately pull ...

Rating  : 3/5⭐ ✨ A Soft Glimpse A cozy, feel-good romance that finds you at just the right time—filled with soft moments,  emotional comfort, and a love that blooms when it’s least expected. 🌸 My thoughts… Where do I even begin with this book? There was a time when I was stuck in a really bad reading slump, and I wanted so badly to get out of it. That’s when I came across this book on Bookstagram—the cover drew me in instantly, and the description promised a cozy, cute romance that felt like exactly what I needed at the time. And honestly, it delivered… in its own way. I’m not going to say it was the best book I’ve ever read—but it definitely wasn’t the worst either. It was one of those reads that felt comforting, even if it wasn’t perfect. 💞 What I Loved The characters were definitely the highlight for me. Audrey and Theo, both individually strong in their own ways, brought a lot of warmth to the story. What I loved most was how safe they felt with each other almost in...

  Rating: 5/5⭐ ⚠️  𝗖AUTION Check the trigger warnings before reading ✨ A Soft Glimpse An intense, emotional romance filled with aching tension, deep healing, and a love that refuses to break—even at its lowest point. 🌸 My thoughts… Breaking Point by Mads Rafferty was my first book from this author, and I went in with absolutely no expectations. After constantly seeing it all over my FYP with endless praise, I finally decided to give it a chance—and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best decisions ever. This book completely consumed me. The tension between Greyson and Bella? Unreal. Their chemistry was intense, emotional, and completely addictive. Every interaction carried weight, and I found myself fully invested in their journey. The mental health representation was handled beautifully, adding so much depth and realism to the story. And the spice? INSANE. 💞 What Made Me Swoon Greyson completely stole my heart. The way he pined and yearned for Bella was everyt...

Rating: 4/5⭐ ✨ A Soft Glimpse A story filled with aching love, second chances, and a connection that refuses to fade—even under the brightest lights and hardest circumstances. 🤍 Thank You First and foremost, thank you to Kandi Steiner , the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity. 🌸 My Thoughts… I’ve never really been drawn to reality show settings, and I often found myself skipping books with that premise. But Love Overboard made me want to take a chance—especially with the promise of angst and second-chance romance—and I’m so glad I did. This book completely pulled me in. The setting felt immersive, the characters felt real, and the emotions were so raw and beautifully written. I swooned, I sobbed, I laughed… it truly gave me everything I look for in a romance. Finn and Ember completely stole my heart. To me, they felt like star-crossed lovers in the most beautiful, painful way. The lingering chemistry, the s...

  Rating: 3/5⭐ ✨ A Soft Glimpse A light, feel-good summer romcom filled with playful banter, soft moments, and characters that bring warmth and comfort—perfect for when you need a gentle escape. 🤍 Thank You First and foremost, I would like to thank Author Elle Rivers, Netgalley and her team for providing me with an ARC of this book. I truly appreciate the opportunity. 🌸 My thoughts… If you love a cute summer romcom, this one is definitely for you. From the moment I read the description, I was drawn in by the plot, the setting, and especially the promise of fun banter—and it truly delivered. This was such a perfect pick-me-up kind of read. Nate and Maisie were such lovable characters. Nate is the kind of MMC that’s easygoing, grounded, compassionate, and incredibly supportive—the kind you can’t help but fall for. Maisie, on the other hand, is relatable, soft-hearted, affectionate, and quietly brave in her own way, which made me admire her so much. Together, they were genu...

  Rating: 5/5⭐ ✨ A Soft Glimpse A heart-wrenching small-town romance filled with quiet yearning, deep loss, and a love that lingers long after the last page… this story wraps around your heart and refuses to let go. 🤍 Thank You First and foremost, I would like to thank NetGalley, Julia Soren , and her team for providing me with an ARC of this book. I truly appreciate the opportunity. 🌸 My Thoughts This book was quite unexpected for me, and it also marks my first read from Julia Soren . A heart-wrenchingly beautiful small-town romance filled with angst, yearning, and just the right amount of spice 🥵, it had me completely hooked from beginning to end. Nathan, our MMC, was everything. His patience and quiet longing made him incredibly easy to fall for 😭. Ellie, our FMC, carries the weight of a tragic loss that has shaped her into someone strong on the outside, yet deeply loyal and grounded at heart. The chemistry between them was undeniable and beautifully written.  💕Wh...