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  When in Rome   by Sarah Adams Published:  2 0th September 2022 by Headline Eternal Other works:  The Match ,  Off Limits Rule ,  The Cheat Sheet Rating: 4 stars I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way affects my review. Synopsis: A burnt-out pop star stranded in small-town Kentucky can't help falling for her unlikely knight in shining armor--the notoriously grumpy owner of the local pie shop--in this charming slice of romance from the author of the TikTok sensation  The Cheat Sheet . Review: Warning - potential spoilers! I had heard of Adams' previous work, The Cheat Sheet , because of its popularity on the Booktok side of TikTok, so I was excited to read her newest work! What I didn't realise was that Adams seems like a veteran in the romance novel game, and considering how much I enjoyed When in Rome I definitely want to give her other works a go. The concept of this book sounded right up my street - I have...

  Made in Manhattan   by Lauren Layne Published: 18th January 2022 by Headline I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way affects my review. I don't think I've enjoyed a book this much in a very long time! I read this in one sitting because I couldn't bear the thought of putting it down without knowing what happened next. I knew that Layne was an established romance author but I had not had the pleasure of reading her works before. I definitely want to dive into her back catalogue now! I just thought the chemistry between Violet and Cain was so strong, and I love the whole enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract tropes that Layne had going on, especially between Violet's uptight New York-ness compared to Cain's broody Southern gentleman ways. The bickering and constant back-and-forth between them put a smile on my face and I honestly didn't want it to end! It really felt like the perfect romance, and one that stands a league a...

  The Dictator's Wife   by Freya Barry Published: 17th February 2022 by Headline I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way affects my review. I feel like this had the potential to blow me away but unfortunately, it fell a little flat for me. I did like the angle that Berry took in the whole lawyer dynamic within the greater political sphere, as I thought that was a unique take on this type of story. However, I ultimately felt that, while the story started and ended on stronger notes, the majority of the book became overcomplicated, introducing lots of characters and information that I felt made the novel too dense and oversaturated. The concept of The Dictator's Wife is very strong, but I did just feel that there was too much going on. The combination of Marija's upcoming trial and all the work the lawyers were doing for that, as well as Laura's own investigations and her internal struggle with being back in her home country just ...