The Simple Wild – KA Tucker
I picked this book up based on a recommendation from the author duo Christina Lauren. Their comment was “they were jealous of anyone’s first time reading this book.” That was enough for me to bump it up my TBR. I flew through this book in two days, staying up way too late reading and carrying it with me everywhere to sneak in a couple minutes of reading. The original plot line got my attention, and the characters were original too. I especially liked the secondary characters, Simon and Wren. Without giving too much away, I will say I cried at the end and felt very satisfied and happy with the ending. I kept wondering how the two characters would find their happy ever after, but it was well done.
Dirty Headlines – LJ Shen
I loved this one from LJ Shen. Set in the newsroom, enemies-to-lovers office romance. I loved how both characters were from opposite backgrounds, but they both were empty inside and down on themselves. They were both interesting and flawed, even Judith who does something appalling in the beginning. I’ve read some of her earlier works, and this latest one is one of my favorites.
Kitchen Counter Cooking School – Kathleen Flinn
If you cook, or like to eat, or know someone who cooks, this book can teach us all a little something in the kitchen. Flinn makes the argument that people who are healthier cook for themselves.
Atomic Habits – James Clear
One of the handful of nonfiction books I will read for the year, but when my library hold came up, I was excited. Habits and productivity and forming good habits to great habits, I’m all in. I devoured the first couple chapters, then my library hold was up and the ebook went back to the library. I’m buying this one so I can truly finish it and take all the time I need.
Coldhearted Boss – RS Grey
Another fun romcom from RS Grey. Pure fun, witty characters in a clever second-chance romance. It was full of the usual RS Grey steam and angst, will-they-or-won’t they? I always enjoy characters in forced proximity and the hijinks that ensue.