Lily of the Tower

About the Book:

Lily of the Tower: A Sweet Rom-Com Retelling of Rapunzel (Once Upon a RomCom Book 3)

Title: Lily of the Tower
Series:Once Upon a RomCom #3
Author: Marie Soleil
Release Date: February 4th, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Romance

She’s stuck in a tower. Falling in love was not part of the plan.

I’ve been a prisoner for five hundred and fifty days.

Okay, technically I’m just stuck in my aunt’s four-story tower, experimenting with cartwheels and making friendship bracelets. And yes, Aunt Agatha is more “eccentric book club queen” than evil captor. But still—no piano, no freedom, and no escape from the memory of my own mistakes.

Like almost marrying a guy who pretended to love me just to get back at my brother.

Yeah. That mistake.

So when Ryder Hawthorne—my brother’s best friend and absurdly hot Hollywood stuntman—shows up climbing my actual tower, I assume I’m hallucinating. He says he’s here to check on me. I think he’s here to test my willpower.

I swore I’d never fall for smooth talk and a killer smile again. But Ryder’s visits become the highlight of my day… and the flutter in my chest says I might be in more danger than ever.

After everything I’ve lost, is it foolish to hope for something real?Lily of the Tower is a closed-door, romantic comedy retelling of Rapunzel with no spice and swoony kisses only! The stories in the Once Upon a Rom-Com series follow the siblings of the Stone family as they find their happily ever afters. The stories are standalone, but if you like continuous stories, I recommend reading them in order.

Book Review:

I loved this book! I am a huge fan of fairytale retellings, and this one was so cute. I would totally recommend it for anyone who loves clean romance with family vibes and an adorable romance.

I loved Lily from the beginning! She’s definitely more of a softer FMC, and I related to her as she navigated trying to advocate for herself while also still feeling like she had to pay for her past mistakes. She was genuinely trying to learn and grow, and her family had to learn to let her go and make her own decisions. While I sympathized with her family’s desire to protect her, I also think that Lily did have to learn how to be her own person at that same time.

I loved Ryder! He was honestly such a sweetheart. He acted tough but he had a huge heart which really came out with Lily and also Gwen. I love how he grew for Lily, and he supported her without being overbearing or taking over her life. He really tried to do the right thing no matter the circumstance, and I so appreciated that there was no miscommunication trope! I thought his relationship with Gwen was also really sweet, and I can’t wait to read Gwen’s story as well.

The side characters in this one had so much personality! I want an Aunt Agatha in my life. She sounds so quirky and full of life, and her book club is hilarious. This small town definitely feels like somewhere I would want to live. This is a clean romance perfect for anyone who loves an HEA!

Wonderstruck

About the Book:

Wonderstruck: A Sweet Celebrity Romance (Starstruck Love Stories Book 5)

Title: Wonderstruck
Series: Starstruck Love Stories #5
Author: Dana LeCheminant
Release Date: January 16th, 2026
Genre: Romantic Comedy

He’s Hollywood’s golden boy. She’s determined to stay invisible. When their lives—and their secrets—collide, neither is ready for what comes next.

After years of living for the cameras, Derek Riley needs an escape. Training for a movie role on a remote river sounds perfect, until his whitewater guide, Donovan, treats him like he’s just another tourist. For the first time in his career, Derek doesn’t know his lines…or how to uncover the person beneath Donovan’s armor.

Donovan left her old life behind for good reason, but Derek’s kindness and warmth make him far too easy to fall for, even if he threatens the careful walls she’s built. Letting him in means facing a past she swore to forget, but she can’t help but be drawn to the flawed man beneath the perfect veneer.

When the tabloids close in and old wounds resurface on both sides, Derek and Donovan have to choose between the safety of silence and the risk of something real. Because sometimes, love is the most dangerous truth of all.

Wonderstruck is a closed door celebrity romance that’s a standalone story with character connections to the other books in the series. Full of witty banter, mutual respect, and sizzling chemistry, it’s perfect for fans of protective heroes, confident women, and love that heals.

Book Review:

Insta Wedding

About the Book:

Insta Wedding: A Sweet {INSTA} Novella (The Insta Series)

Title: Insta Wedding
Series: The Insta Series #5
Author: Jen Atkinson
Release Date: September 14th, 2023
Genre: Romantic Comedy

An {INSTA} Series Novella
Iris, Ebony, Beth, and Coco are together, at last, for a final novella adventure!

Iris has spent the last year planning and preparing for the perfect mountaintop wedding. Everything is in place. Everything is ready to go. Everything is set… Now if only her wedding party would cooperate!

One does not plan to go into labor the day for their twin sister’s wedding. Nope, in fact, Ebony would have chosen any other moment in time to give birth. But apparently she doesn’t get to choose. Peanut is coming, no matter how much she tries to convince herself otherwise.

Beth has a secret. A couple actually. She is great at keeping secrets. Well, sort of great. Maybe don’t ask Tate or Ebony about how great she is… But significant others and best friends don’t count, right? Yeah… just don’t ask Tate’s or Ebony’s opinion on the matter.

Being thrust into motherhood has gotten Coco ready for the madness this wedding has become. She can handle Iris, Ebony, and Beth, as well as the craziness they are throwing at her. Why? Because she’s been living with a six-year-old for the past two months, and now she has superpowers. That’s why.

Join Iris, Ebony, Beth, Coco, and, of course, all of Instagram for the wedding adventure of a lifetime!

Book Review:

We get to see Iris’ wedding! I love how this series ends because it feels very full circle as Insta Boyfriend was the first book. Iris and Dean are adorable together, and while their wedding has its ups and downs, it’s also perfect.

I love getting to see everyone interact together! For most of the books, the characters are in different places location wise, so we don’t get to see everyone together. It’s delightful chaos, and I love how the families collide so wonderfully together. I wanted to keep reading! I finished this in almost one sitting because it was just so fun. Everything ties up nicely, but if you want more, I would definitely pick up the Bailey brothers series. This little novella was the perfect end to a fun series!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

Green Card Christmas

About the Book:

Green Card Christmas: A Christmas, Marriage of Convenience, Soccer RomCom (Just A Guy With A Goal Book 2)

Title: Green Card Christmas
Series: Just a Guy with a Goal #2
Author: Jen Atkinson
Release Date: October 28th, 2025
Genre: Romantic Comedy

She needed a lucky break. He wanted to be left alone. Was marriage really the answer?

Roman Graves has made a name for himself as one of the top midfielders in the U.S. lower division soccer league—and as the Red Tails’ resident grump. He wants two things: solitude with a remote cabin in the woods, far from his overly friendly teammates. But team rules say no wife, no off-site housing. And Roman? Very single.

Enter Stella Everly–creative soul, introverted dreamer, possibly cursed, as well as the little sister of Roman’s late best friend. Stella is recently jobless, homeless, and desperate to keep every failure hidden from her worrywart parents. When a misunderstanding leads Roman to believe that she is about to be deported (she’s not!), he swoops in with a solution to save them both: a beneficial, no-attachment marriage.

It’s supposed to be temporary. Problem solving. A means to an end.

But for Roman, feuding with Stella is healing his heart. Tearing down her walls might be making his own crumble, all while bringing peace to his soul. He’s breaking all the rules of this fake marriage, finding himself again, and he is most definitely falling for the girl.

Book Review:

I thought this book was super cute! I always love marriage of convenience stories, and this one had so many adorable moments.

It was hard for me to get into Stella’s character at points. While I sympathized with her moment in life, I also think that sometimes it is important to do the next right thing even if it’s not your dream job. However, I think at the end of the book she does come to this realization in some way. She wants to create, but she also recognizes that it might not always be 100% possible to support herself in that way. I thought she was a really fun character though who added a lot of color to Roman’s life. She had some lingering trauma from her brother’s death that she was still working through.

I thought Roman was the sweetest! I loved his slight grumpiness which really hid a lot of heartache. He wanted to do what was best for Stella every time, and I thought it was so cute how he was willing to put himself out there for her. I loved his relationship with his teammates, and I’m excited for everyone to get their own book!

The plot of this one was fun to read, and I was interested to see what would happen next! I would recommend this book for anyone who loves marriage of convenience stories. It is part of a series but can be read standalone.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

Jingle Blades

About the Book:

Jingle Blades: A Sweet Christmas Romantic Comedy (The Peppermint Playbook)

Title: Jingle Blades
Series: The Peppermint Playbook #1
Author: Tomi Tabb
Release Date: November 5th, 2025
Genre: Romantic Comedy

Six athletes are about to find love this Christmas at the Mynt Peak Resort….

US National Figure Skating Champion Chloe Reynolds arrives at the picturesque Mynt Peak Resort for a charity event. Love? It’s definitely not on her radar. After all, Chloe’s track record with romance is… nonexistent. Over the years, she’s learned that the only person she can truly count on is herself.

Still, a tiny, hopeful part of her secretly wonders if she might catch a glimpse of Drew Sullivan, her best friend Emma’s older brother and the subject of her unrequited crush. He’s never noticed her, and frankly, it’s probably for the best.

Drew Sullivan is trying to get back on his feet. Laid off from his marketing job and living at home, he’s hit an all time low as the delivery guy for his parent’s floral shop. When he finds himself fixing an aquarium at Mynt Peak Resort as a favor to his sister (and a certain suspiciously floaty fish), the last person he expects to literally come crashing into him around the corner is Chloe.

She’s still the talented skater he remembers—smart, breathtakingly beautiful, and utterly out of his league. But when he receives an unexpected invitation to spend some time with Chloe enjoying some tasty peppermint hot chocolates, and a little playful interference from Emma, sparks begin to fly.

Could this be the beginning of a holiday romance neither of them saw coming?

Book Review:

I thought this novella was so adorable! I really loved seeing Chloe and Drew come together and support each other.

I sympathized with Chloe. She was dealing with a lot of imposter syndrome, and she also had been alone a lot of her life. I really loved her relationship with Emma and how they cared for one another. I need Emma to have her own book! But it was sweet to see how Drew came in the picture and really showed up for Chloe as well. But at the same time, Chloe had to learn confidence in herself and being okay with who she was.

I thought Drew was really sweet! He was not where he wanted to be in life, and he was trying to work through that. I liked getting to see him flourish. Even though his romance with Chloe was fast, I felt like it fit both of the characters. They had always liked each other, but they needed this push with some Christmas magic to truly see each other. This was a quick and cute read that I would totally recommend!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

First Down and Forever to Go

About the Book:

Title: First Down and Forever to GO
Series: River Foxes Football Romance #1
Author: Leah Dobrinska
Release Date: January 20th, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Can a pair of opposites come together to heal from past wounds, lay their secrets bare, and pave the way for a future full of laughter and love? Or is this Cinderella story destined for an unhappily ever after?

TJ Wilson, the outgoing star running back for the Green Bay River Foxes, swears he’ll never fall in love again…not after losing his college girlfriend. He’s content with a life of football and carefree dating. Nothing serious. No strings. No matter how much his teammates rib him for it. When a stunning, secretive woman all but begs him to show her a good time at his team’s charity ball, he’s the man for the job. If the shoe fits, after all.

One heart-to-heart and an almost-kiss later, TJ finds himself enamored with the bashful but brazen mystery Cinderella, and, against his better judgement, longing for more than the one night she’s offered him.

One night. Lucy Dupree, a secret author and media personality-turned-social pariah, promises her literary agent she’ll come out of hiding for one night. Just long enough to get inspired, overcome her writer’s block, and finish her manuscript by the deadline. With the help of her fairy-godmother landlord and a vintage wedding gown, Lucy attends the Green Bay River Foxes Gala where she meets TJ, a walking, talking prince charming.

The masquerade theme allows Lucy to conceal her identity, and TJ provides her with enough content to write ten romance novels. A win-win. She got what she came for, and that’s enough. It has to be. Because when the clock strikes midnight, the fairytale ends. Or is it just beginning?

Book Review:

Ah! This was just so cute and sweet! I adored this story and read it so quickly! First Down and Forever is the first book in Leah Dobrinska’s new series, River Foxes Football Romance. I was so excited for the start of this new series and it did not disappoint.

First of all, I loved both of the characters. They felt real and I wanted them to be my friends. TJ and Lucy were both working through different hurts and trying to figure out life. I love how they healed each other heal by just being good friends. The romance was fitting for them, they both fell fast but were scared of how the other might react.

The progression of their relationship felt perfect and I like how they became friends first. They got to know each other. The story was engaging and I was rooting for them as they faced the obstacles that stood in their way. They were both public figures in different ways but they could be real with each other. Both TJ and Lucy had to grow throughout the book as they learned to face their fears and step out in faith.

This was a wonderful book and I would totally recommend it! I loved the hints of Cinderella that this story had but it also felt like its own book. The side characters were a lot of fun and I am hoping that the rest of the football team gets their own books. I loved seeing old characters too. First Down and Forever to Go is a closed door contemporary romance.

I received a complimentary copy

But He’s My Fake Fiance

About the Book:

Title: But He’s My Fake Fiance
Series: But He’s a Carter Brother #3
Author: Annah Conwell
Release Date: March 28th, 2024
Genre: Romantic Comedy

My ex-boyfriend is engaged to my stepsister.

Yeah, it shocked me too. So much so, that when my ex tells me, I grab the first guy I see and pretend he’s my fiancé.

Somehow it only gets wilder from there, because the guy I grab happens to be Grayson Carter, notorious flirt and extrovert to the max. Also, the guy I turned down a month before while dating said ex-boyfriend.

Grayson surprisingly goes along with my plan, throwing pet names and flirty lines at me all while putting on this protective facade in front of my ex that makes my knees weak.

But when our little scene turns into a full-on scheme, I find myself questioning what’s real and what’s not.

The problem is, if it is real, I don’t know if I can risk loving someone like Grayson. I have a feeling if I gave him my heart, I’d never get it back.

Book Review:

I loved this book! But He’s My Fake Fiancé is the third book in Annah Conwell’s But He’s a Carter Brother series. This was just so good and I ended up finishing it in one day! Grayson deserved his own book and it was wonderful.

Grayson was a golden retriever character. I had loved him in the past books and I was excited to learn more about him. Grayson was just as sweet as I had thought and I loved seeing him interact with his family and Sloane. He had to learn to let Sloane in and see that it was okay to be struggling.Sloane was also a fun character. I loved her relationship with Grayson and it was cool to read about her falling for him. She had to learn to stand up for herself and see that she was worth it.

Both Sloane and Grayson were relatable as they tried to figure out life. I liked reading about them growing and falling in love with each other. They truly cared for each other. The side characters were wonderful and I love the family interactions. The Carter family is just the perfect amount of crazy and love that reminds me of my own family and our relationship. I was engaged in the story from the beginning and I wanted to see how Grayson and Sloane would turn their fake relationship into something real. I finished But He’s My Fake Fiance in one day and I could not recommend it more! I loved the characters and the story. It was so fun to see the Carter family again. I am super excited for the next book and I can’t wait to read it!

Christmas Lights and Just Mights

About the Book:

Christmas Lights & Just Mights: A Houston Pumas Sweet Holiday Romance (Houston Pumas Sports Romance)

Title: Christmas Lights and Just Mights
Series: Houston Pumas Sports Romance #4
Author: Ranee S. Clark
Publisher: Sweetly Us Press
Release Date: November 16th, 2025
Genre: Romantic Comedy

I do not need a boyfriend for Christmas.

What I need is peppermint hot chocolate, a holiday getaway, and a front-row seat to watch my best friend play in the big Christmas Day football game.

But when our mutual friend Chad shows up with his two adorable daughters, one massive migraine, and zero nannies to help out–guess who finds herself volunteering to play babysitter? Yep, me.

It’s all fun holiday light shows and ice-skating games until I see him shirtless in the middle of the night.

Suddenly my “single dad friend” is now “ridiculously attractive single dad friend.”

Here’s the problem: he’s ten years older, recently divorced, and definitely not ready for the girls to have a new mom. Besides, I’m on a dating hiatus after almost eloping with someone I barely knew. This is supposed to be a cozy Christmas getaway, not a fall-for-the-single-dad-next-door situation.

Except…he’s working so hard to be the best dad he can be, keeping their Christmas traditions even when it’s hard and making sure the girls get the help they need to deal with their mom leaving. It’s hard not to daydream about being part of his life–of their life.

And just when I think I know what (or who) I want for Christmas, my ex shows up begging for a second chance.

Now I have to decide: revisit the past I thought I wanted … or risk it all on the man who just might be my future.

A cozy, swoony, age-gap, single-dad closed door Christmas romcom—complete with cute kids, holiday magic, and one very inconvenient crush.

Book Review:

I loved this novella! I always thought that Chad needed his own story, and while I wasn’t expecting Ivy and him to end up together, they worked so well together. Both of them had been through a lot in the past months, and they were able to support each other well.

I really liked getting to see things from Ivy’s POV. I had a hard time with her character when she was first introduced, but I think getting to see her side of things really made me understand her perspective. Law had been her whole world for a while, so she was grappling with the fact that she was losing him in a way. While things were changing with her and Law, she had the opportunity to spend more time with Chad and his girls! I love how well Ivy fit into Chad’s life. Understandably, Chad is anxious about his girls but they have the most adorable relationship with Ivy.

I felt for Chad in Law and Carlie’s book, and I felt for him in this one too. He had been through a lot, but he was also genuinely trying to better himself for his daughters. I thought it was so sweet how he took care of Ivy, and their communication with each other was perfect! I would definitely recommend this Christmas novella. It can be read standalone but it’s more enjoyable to read at least Law and Carlie’s book first.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

Joy to Noel

About the Book:

Joy to Noel: A Sweet Christmas Romance (Christmas in Noel Book 2)

Title: Joy to Noel
Series: Christmas in Noel
Author: Tracy Baack
Release Date: November 5th, 2025
Genre: Romantic Comedy

There’s an expiration date to their proximity. Is that enough to extinguish the explosive chemistry between them?

Madison Wheeler is the definition of a responsible adult, living and working in Kansas City—right up until her life implodes. Convinced by her best friend Clara, she retreats to the small town of Noel for a reset. If Clara’s Christmas spirit managed to save the town last year, maybe that same magic could rescue Madison’s unraveling future.

Liam Park is sent to Noel for a short-term work assignment, and he is not happy about the destination. When he crosses paths with Madison, he’s intrigued by the sassy woman who doesn’t back down from a good verbal sparring. But Liam refuses to truly open up to a temporary acquaintance. He refuses to open up to anyone.

Despite their attempts to maintain distance, the fiery tension between them only grows. Will they ultimately push each other away or embrace the pull they can’t deny?

Joy to Noel is a small town Christmas romance. Readers who enjoy sassy banter, holiday vibes, and a hefty dose of forced proximity will enjoy this story. You’ll find all the swoon with no spice in this closed-door contemporary romance.

This is the second book in the “Christmas in Noel” series. While written as a standalone, reading the books in order will provide the best reader experience.

See Author’s Note for minor content considerations.

Book Review:

Oh my goodness! This book was completely adorable. I love how well Liam and Madison fit together, and it was cute to see their journey to find each other.

I liked Liam from the start! As an Asian American, I identified with some of his struggles. The family dynamics are definitely complicated, and I think they were conveyed well in this story. He was trying to grow from his past hurt and open up to Madison, but it was still hard to get over those habits. I really liked how his whole personality didn’t change though. He learned to open up and be more aware of his words, but he also was still extremely driven and focused. I thought it was sweet too how he not only found Madison but also the whole town of Noel. They truly embraced him.

I thought Madison was such a fun character! Her drive to be perfect was so relatable, and I love her fieriness. She was the perfect match for Liam, and I thought it was sweet how they both matched each other in every way. In the past, Madison had felt like she was too much, but Liam helped her see that she was just right. Her struggle with self worth felt real, and I think the complications in their relationship made sense for both of their characters.

I loved this story! I read it as a standalone, and I was still able to enjoy these characters. This is a closed door romcom perfect for anyone who loves banter.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.

Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance

About the Book:

Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance: A Sweet Hockey RomCom (Perfect Crush Hockey Romance Book 4)

Title: Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance
Series: Perfect Crush Hockey Romance #4
Author: Grace Worthington
Release Date: November 21st, 2025
Genre: Romantic Comedy

He’s allergic to Christmas. She practically bleeds tinsel. Their holiday collision is about to get complicated.

Single mom Janie Bennett has one goal: pull off the perfect Christmas pageant for her kindergarten class. What she doesn’t need is the world’s grumpiest hockey player ruining her holly-jolly plans.

Enter Rourke Riley, Mr. “I Hate Christmas” himself—who’s been sentenced to play Santa in her pageant and is determined to get fired from this nightmare before Christmas.

Janie can’t let his humbug ruin her fa la la, so she calls his bluff with a Christmas challenge: if she can prove he’s secretly got some holiday spirit, he has to help her pull off the most magical pageant ever.

But if she loses? She’s wearing his jersey and going on a date with the grinch himself.

To be clear: She’s not losing.

Not when her secret weapon is taking Rourke on a road trip to the most over-the-top Christmas festival in existence.

Cue the holiday chaos.

Between an unexpected snowstorm, sharing a one-bedroom cabin, a hockey team text thread gone awry and a mistletoe kiss that’s life-changing—suddenly, winning doesn’t matter anymore.

Turns out, the holidays are full of surprises. But her falling for the grump—and his jersey?

It’s the biggest complication of the season.

Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance is a closed-door Christmas hockey romcom, featuring a grumpy athlete with a soft heart, a sunshine single mom, and a bet that proves opposites don’t just attract—they make a perfect mistletoe match.

Book Review:

This was such a lovely read. I definitely relate to Janie in how I love Christmas but Rourke was also a sweetheart underneath his grumpiness. Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance is the 4th book in Grace Worthing’s Perfect Crush Hockey Romance.

I really liked both Janie and Rourke, they felt real. They both had strong feelings about Christmas for different reasons. It was so fun to read about them interacting and pushing each other’s bottoms. Their romance was so sweet. I was rooting for Janie and Rourke as they fell in love. I liked how they could be real with each other.

Rourke was such a teddy bear underneath his grumpiness around Chrismtas. I loved how he interacted with the different children and how he connected with Aria, Janie’s daughter. I loved Janie in how passionate she was about Christmas and creating the best play. She had been hurt before so it was sweet to see Rourke slowly break down her walls. But I also loved how strong she was and how much she had overcome.

I adored this book and read it so quickly! The hockey team was as always so much fun and I am so excited for the next book. I would totally recommend this book! I didn’t want to put it down. Perfectly Complicated Christmas Romance is a closed door romantic comedy.

Book Highlight:

Children and a Christmas play
Single mom
Grinchish MMC
Christmas loving FFM
Hockey team and family
Christmas festivities and fun

I received a complimentary copy