The Night Bus is the perfect romance book to enjoy over a weekend, with a glass of wine or a nice cup of tea. What I liked the most about it was the characters. Daisy and Tom were amazing, complex characters, and I loved watching them interact. I also loved Clara and Martha.
At first, I was worried that they already had partners (kind of), but it was never about cheating or love triangles. The story had fun, lighthearted moments that balanced the more serious ones or topics such as grief and toxic relationships. The only thing I did not love was the approach the toxic relationship had in the end; it felt as if it was a bit rushed and like that part was dismissed. However, overall, it was a nice read.
I really enjoyed reading TNB, really liked the ending too. It was a captivating read, and I’d definitely read more books by Tessa Bickers.

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Brighter than before is a feel-good story about a second chance in life. It was a surprising book because, honestly, when I learned the FMC was a divorcée in her mid-forties, I thought I wasn’t going to connect with the story at all. But I was wrong.
Claire is such a lovely character; it broke my heart when she was struggling, and I loved her new approach to life and how brave she was. I loved her relationship with her daughter and how supportive they were of each other. And of course, I loved Miles. He was amazing, and I truly enjoyed their chemistry and banter.
Reading this book felt like watching one of those classic rom-coms that I grew up loving. It is a comforting read that lifts your spirits and makes you believe in love again.
I was particularly fond of the baking side of the story, and I was legit excited for Claire and her dreams. I also wished I could try her baked goods or at least get the recipes to try them myself.
Overall, I deeply enjoyed it. It was sweet and heartwarming and exactly what I needed to read.

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Five Star Summer is a heartwarming story in which we meet Evie and Abby and see how their stories intertwine. Having grown up in a close-knit community where everyone knows what he had for dinner every day, Evie has thought about a change. The fact that her changes in the hotel she works at haven’t really stuck doesn’t help.
Abby wants to please her mother, so when she sends her to one of her struggling hotels, she’s kind of relieved. Maybe she can start over somewhere no one knows she’s the boss’s daughter.
While working together, Evie and Abby will become friends, but there are things they haven’t said to each other.
I really like Sarah Morgan’s books; they are always refreshing, hopeful and heartfelt. This time, we get a story about finding your own place in the world, second chances, and even finding love where you least expect it. I loved the setting, and while sometimes the characters exasperated me for different reasons, they were an interesting bunch, and I deeply enjoyed reading it.

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The Last Page was the perfect rom-com story. It has everything I liked in a book: books and booklovers, a bookshop, NYC, witty characters, banter, and great chemistry.
I loved Ella and her personality, and it is so nice to find Latina characters. Henry was really sweet, too, and even the secondary characters were interesting, a wide variety of personalities among the booksellers.
I appreciated how it focuses on family, biological, or found ones. And also, on giving love a chance.
The recommendations from the booksellers were hilarious, and the final part was chef’s kiss.
I really enjoyed it and would definitely read more books by Katie Holt.

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I love Kasie West’s books, and I’ve read a big bunch of them. However, this is the first adult romance I've read by her, and I’ve got to say…. I loved it!
Sutton was such a complex character, in a good way, of course, and I felt really connected to her, especially with some of her worries and struggles. Eli was amazing. Villain Pretty Boy was such a fun and interesting character, but also great and thoughtful. I loved that, and I loved their banter and chemistry.
The book felt fresh and fun, and I could picture the rom-com movie in my head, like with all the romance books I read and love. It was also well-structured; the characters felt alive, and I liked that it doesn’t focus only on the romantic part but also on themes of family and friendship, among others.
Overall, I deeply enjoyed it, and I cannot wait to read another of her romance books (of all her books, really). I haven’t read her other one, but I’m sure I’ll be in for a treat.

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I finished The Sunshine Teashop last night, with my eyes swollen and a full heart. This book gave me everything: love, drama, fun, cozy moments, and found family. The way I laughed and cried…that’s just the way the best stories make you feel.
I thought it was a very original plot and I really loved the characters (except for Jared, whom I hated with all my guts). Dolly and Reece are both lovely, and I loved how their connection kept on growing and developing. The secondary characters are interesting, too, and I loved the whole community thing. I really connected with Dolly and her love for baking, and how it makes her feel.
There are, of course, some twists in the story, and while many of them are predictable, isn’t that the reason why we love reading romance books so much?
TST felt like a warm hug; it’s a book about dreams and second chances, about finding joy and keeping on going. The ending was perfect, and it left me with such a joyful feeling, the one you get when you just finished a remarkable story that will stay with you. I have read and loved many books by Jaimie Admans, but this one might just be my favorite.
Run, don’t walk, and order this book!

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The Book Witch was a compelling read. I always do this thing where I read a book's synopsis, add it to my TBR, and then forget what it was about. So, when I started reading this book, I barely remembered what it was about. As I was reading, I was captivated by everything happening, and every plot twist left me shocked. Rainy was such a fun character. I loved her sidekick, Koshka, and I loved Duke as well. In matters of the plot, I did see some things coming, but I could have never guessed THAT. It was a really fun book to read, and I loved how it goes deeper than just a fantasy story. It’s a story about the love of books, and the importance of them and their characters in our lives. I truly enjoyed it, and I’m already up for reading Meg’s next book; her books are always so unique, and The Book Witch was an amazing way to prove that.

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The Shippers by Katherine Center
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Shippers was such a fun read. I have read many books by Katherine Center, and every time I do so, I declare my most recent read as my favorite, and it is always true.
I’m a huge fan of the friends-to-lovers trope, and I think this time it was done so nicely and smoothly. I loved Cooper. I loved JoJo, and I loved them together. The whole cruise/wedding thing was very interesting, and I just couldn’t help but imagine this as a rom-com movie in my mind. Trust me, it would be amazing!
I liked that there were some secondary stories, like the parents’ one. I think it gave more depth to the story, showing different kinds of love and relationships.

If you like the forced proximity, friends-to-lovers trope, this book will be the perfect read for you. You will laugh, you will kick your feet in the air, you will swoon, and you might also be on the verge of tears; it is THAT good.

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En un bonito día te encontraré es, como su título lo dice, un libro bonito. Un libro que reconforta como una taza de té en un día de invierno. Haewon regresa al pueblo donde vivió en su adolescencia, esperando tomar un descanso de su vida en Seúl. Ahí se reencuentra con Eunseop, excompañero de preparatoria, quién ahora tiene una librería en el pueblo. 

Me gustó, es un libro cozy pero que te hace reflexionar pues trata temas como el perdón, la familia, la comunidad, el amor y el amor por los libros al igual que la amistad. En particular me gustó que no es un libro pesado, se lee rápido y aunque hay algo de romance, no es lo más importante ni distrae de los otros temas y personajes. 

Lo único que no me gustó fue la tía, pues creo que era muy cruel con Haewon. Al principio lo sentí lento y creo que hubo cosas innecesarias, pero en general lo disfruté mucho y subrayé muchas frases. La verdad sí lo recomiendo.