Teardrop Shop by Tijan

Let me just start out saying that I'm one of Tijan's biggest fans. I have loved her since her early writing and every book just seems to get stronger and stronger. When I first started to read this one I was not following along. Charlie and her questions seemed a bit much for me and it seemed like people were getting thrown in and I couldn't keep up. I just kept telling myself that its Tijan keep reading. So I did. Thank Freaking God I did because to say this book didnt end up being one of my best in 2019 would be a lie.

It's not to often I finish a book and instantly flip back through to read my favorite scenes but with Reese and Charlie I just needed to live it one more time. Charlie was awkward and at times a bit confusing and other times she was freaking hilarious. Reese was all patience and strength and seemed to know exactly what he wanted. Watching these two dance the dance was what made this book unique. 

Written With Regret by Aly Martinez

This book is full of jaw dropping moments, heart stopping scenes and incredibly sweet words that will have your heart hurting and melting all at the same time. Ms. Martinez is a wordsmith when it comes to leaving you in utter suspense while being completely enraptured with the story. From the very first pages I was so engrossed and held captive by the characters and the story line.

It is books like this one that makes me happy I'm not a reader who looks ahead. I just enjoy the story as it unfolds letting the author paint the pages like a blank canvas. I like living every little surprise the book throws at me as I breathe in the words.

If you are looking for something different, something with a few twists, something with a lot of love a lot of hate and a lot of more love then this is the book for you. You will fall so hard for Caven. The relationship between him and his daughter is adorable and that is being said by someone who usually dislikes kids roles in books. I fell in love with the journey of this story and cant wait to get to the next book. I need to know what the hell is going on. 

We Shouldn't by Vi Keeland

Vi Keeland’s ability to bring you into the story is what makes her books stand out. Her characters are hilarious with a side of toughness and grit. I love that  her females are not afraid to stand up for themselves, but also have that soft side that makes the men want to protect them no matter how much they try and fight it. Love, humor and a hot guy who at times you want to slap and other times you want to climb up on him is why Ms. Keeland is an automatic read for me as soon as her book hits my kindle.

The tension between Annalise and Bennett was immediately noticeable and you just knew that as soon as their mouths opened and the banter began that you wouldn’t be able to stop turning the pages just to see these two go at it.

Bennett was the cocky, hot guy with a soft side that pulled at your heart strings. I loved the relationship between him and Lucas. It made you want to root for Bennett to get his head out of his ass and fight for his girl.

Boys Of Brayshaw by Meagan Brandy

There is something with the Ms. Brandy writes a book that makes it hard not to get lost in the story. She does high school love with some badass characters like no other. She intertwines suspense and romance that keeps you on the edge of seat impatiently flipping pages just to find out what will happen.  You can always count on the fact that when she writes a male you will get her three B’s she does so well, Broody, Bossy and badass.

I fell in love with Raven and how she was so strong even though she had every reason not to be. She was a fighter in a world that seemed to be against her. Then you have Maddoc and that should be all I need to say, but I won’t stop there. Maddoc started off quiet, but he was always there annoying Raven and protecting her in his own way.

I have loved Ms. Brandy’s writing from her first book. She is a drop everything and read right now for me. I can’t wait to see where she takes this book I always get scared when it’s a duo.

Only Love by Melanie Harlow

If you are looking for a cutesy, sweet read with little drama then this is the book for you. When looking for love in all the wrong places meets not looking for any love you know you will be into some back and forth and when one is going to push the other will surely pull.  Although, I liked the story line I just couldn't feel a connection between Stella or Ryan. I felt more of connection to granny and thoroughly enjoyed her antics and meddling. 

Ryan was aloof and seemed very shy with an obsession for sweets. Stella is the chatty therapist. The sweet girl with her heart on her sleeve. Although, I would loved a little more banter between the couple to help me feel more connected I thought they rounded out the story well. 

Hate Notes by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward

If there is one thing I can appreciate in romance books it’s when the authors toss in some great banter with a lot of humor. I loved how Reed and Charlotte where constantly taking shots at each other to try and hide the fact that there were feelings involved. Penelope and Vi collaborated a heartfelt, humorous love story that had me enjoying both sides of the story.

Although, at times Reed was a tough one to crack I saw through his hardened heart and knew that once he let go he would go full force to make sure Charlotte was his. I was a bit surprised to find out what his issue was I’m not even going to lie I was expecting the opposite so much I had my made up that my theory was the only theory. Then you have Charlotte, she was so much fun to read, but at times annoying because I wanted her to play a little hard to get. I get it though, the story needed her to be that way it’s just always hard for me to read when the girl is so geared to cling barb after barb.

Cute, quick read that shows the talent of these two authors. I think they both bring so much to the table and I love when they have a guy who has been burned as you don’t read about it so much anymore.

I Bet You

There is just something about the way this author writes a book that leaves a smile on your face when you get to the end. It’s hard to find a book where I find myself liking both the male and female, but she pulled off Ryker and Penelope’s story so flawlessly that I found myself falling in love with both of them. I love me quirky girl and hot guy romance with the best of them, but this book had so much more. I was either laughing or cheering them on.

If you are looking for a cute quick read then look no further. Ryker and Penelope are damn near perfect and check everything off on the list if you are looking for a young couple finding true love. this author is on my must read list every time she drops a book.