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July 22, 2026

REVIEW: Words On Candy Hearts by Augusta Reilly

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsContemporary / enemies to lovers / forced proximity / humorous / New York City / road trip / romantic comedy6 Comments

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“There are two kinds of men,” Mom said. “Rich bastards and poor bastards. Neither will give a crap about your brains or personality, so go for the one with the money.” Beautiful PhD student Clara Zapata has never subscribed to the theory that the only thing men care about is ... more >

June 8, 2026

REVIEW: Not His Girlfriend (Yet) by M.T. Liu

JayneB Reviews / Book ReviewsAlternate POV / Canada / cats / Contemporary / forced proximity / he falls first / health care / Montreal / POC / slow burn13 Comments

She called his mother at 1 AM and said sa copine. She told the nurse at 5:47 and said girlfriend. He doesn’t know about either one. Four and a half dates. Two kisses — one accidental, one deliberate. Nora Chen spends two hours before every date becoming the version of ... more >

March 9, 2026

REVIEW: A Love Most Daring by Joanna Barker

JayneB- Reviews / Book Reviewsfamily relationships / forced proximity / grumpy / sunshine / Historical / historical romance / law-enforcement / murder-investigation / opposites attract / Regency / ScandalNo Comments

After years of whispered gossip and quiet exile in the countryside, Beatrice Lacey arrives in London determined to reclaim her life. But her resolve is shaken when she witnesses a horrific attack tied to a chilling high-profile murder case gripping the city. Thrust into sudden danger, Beatrice finds herself under ... more >

Illustrated cover showing a tanned white couple embracing and kissing while standing on the roof of a houseboat out at sea at sunset with seagulls flying around
April 1, 2025

REVIEW: Swept Away by Beth O’Leary

KaetrinA- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsContemporary / forced proximity / lost at sea / NetGalley / romantic adventure / UK8 Comments

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Dear Beth O’Leary, I’ve had a banger of a reading month. The three most recent reads for me have been 5 star/A category experiences – My Big Fat Fake Marriage by Charlotte Stein, Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone, and this one.  Probably the premise is a little on the ... more >

September 17, 2024

REVIEW: The Start of the Story by Jane Lovering

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsContemporary / England / folklore / forced proximity / grief / Irish / rivals to lovers / slow burn / Widowed Heroine / YorkshireComments Off on REVIEW: The Start of the Story by Jane Lovering

Rowan Thorpe can be forgiven for living with one foot in the past. Since having to say goodbye far too young to the future she had planned, moving on still feels a daunting task. So, when historian Connor O’Keefe strides purposefully into her office and life, looking far too handsome ... more >

June 25, 2024

REVIEW: Romancing Miss Stone: A Romantic Comedy (Belize Dreams, 1) by M.C. Vaughan

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsbanter / Belize / beta hero / Contemporary / forced proximity / Friends / gender flip / only one bed / opposites attract / road trip / road-romance / travel6 Comments

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His perfectly planned life is about to go wild. By-the-numbers Bo Ferguson has his future all planned. Then his archaeologist fiancée dumps him. Via text. From Belize. Navigating the rainforest to win her back is way out of Bo’s comfort zone, but so is the idea of starting over. Fortunately, ... more >

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