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The Disappointing 5 by Bobanga

Book Review: The Disappointing 5 by Bobanga Akash Malhotra is the poster child of a teenage rebel. He drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and is an all-round anti-social. …

7 Nov 2020
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The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore

The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore is a warm, slightly uneven sixth chapter for the Dream Harbor series. Daisy, allegedly cursed in love, ropes a shy architect…

8 May 2026
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The Co-op by Tarah DeWitt

Discover the heartfelt romance and complex character growth in Tarah DeWitt's The Co-op. This review explores the themes, emotional depth, and unique marriage-of-convenie…

10 Nov 2024
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The Bodyguard Affair by Amy Lea

A detailed review of Amy Lea’s The Bodyguard Affair, a contemporary romance blending fake dating, political scandal, and second-chance chemistry—with standout character w…

22 Dec 2025
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Sunlight by Devney Perry

Sunlight by Devney Perry is a captivating tale of love, healing, and second chances, set against the stunning backdrop of Montana's rugged landscape.

21 Oct 2024
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Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald

In an era where digital connections often feel hollow and authentic romance seems relegated to the realm of fiction, Storybook Ending arrives like a warm embrace from you…

31 May 2025
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Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston

Dive into Ashley Poston’s Sounds Like Love, a lyrical tale blending romance, magical realism, and heartfelt family drama. Discover why this novel is a must-read for music…

17 Jun 2025
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Shadow of the Past by Mayank Manohar

'The Shadow of the Past' is about regret and coming out of the past. It makes you think about life in general and how one decision can alter your entire life!! Such a won…

23 Oct 2019
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Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka blends paranormal romance and emotional healing as two people haunted by ghosts—and grief—learn to move …

14 Dec 2025
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Ria Dutta

Born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), Ria Dutta comes from a Bengali family. She currently resides in Bangalore and has been working as a lifestyle content writer for the past …

26 May 2022
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Racing Hearts by Ann Adams

Discover how Racing Hearts by Ann Adams, an authentic sports romance, blends elite rowing competition with an opposites-attract love story that challenges perfectionism a…

15 Feb 2026
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Qismat by Kritika Padhy

Qismat by Kritika Padhy offers everything you could want in a romance novel: likeable main characters, a swarm of chemistry between them, a cast of endearing and interest…

23 Dec 2022
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Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore

Explore Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore, a contemporary romance that goes beyond the usual tropes. Follow Josephine Davis, a young CEO, as she navigates love, career challen…

14 Nov 2024
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Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

In Our Perfect Storm, Carley Fortune returns with a friends-to-lovers romance set against the misty rainforests of Tofino. After Frankie is jilted on her wedding day, her…

7 May 2026
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One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Discover why One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid is one of the most emotionally honest contemporary romance novels. A deeply moving story about love, grief, growth, and…

1 Jul 2025
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One Day, Life Will Change by Saranya Umakanthan

One Day, Life Will Change is a sweet and inspiring story about two characters that are complete opposites and very unique in their own way. Samaira was a quirky and light…

25 Aug 2020
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Once, Again, Always by Amanda Gayle

A woman wakes in hospital six years older than she remembers and married to the boarding-school rival who made her miserable. A clever amnesia romance with a sharp rivalr…

12 Oct 2026
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Not that Kind of Proposal by Victoria Lavine

An honest, spoiler-free review of Not That Kind of Proposal by Victoria Lavine, the enemies-to-lovers rom-com about a wedding planner and a divorce lawyer.

25 Jul 2026
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Messily Married by Abhishek Bhattacharya

Told in alternating timelines, we see how Shreya and Abhinav meet, fall in love and ultimately find their marriage falling apart. What happens when love is no longer enou…

5 Feb 2022
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Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter

Discover why Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter is the billionaire romance that defies clichés. With biting humor, slow-burn chemistry, and a strong heroine, this fake-d…

16 Jul 2025
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Love You More by Emily Giffin

A spoiler-free review of Love You More by Emily Giffin, the tender new novel about first love, grief, and the pull of home. Honest praise, fair critique, and read-alikes …

6 Jul 2026
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Love Unlocked by Cecelia Ahern

A spoiler-free review of Love Unlocked by Cecelia Ahern: twenty thousand padlocks come off a Dublin footbridge on a wet Thursday in January, and by the weekend half the c…

14 Sep 2026
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Love Felt Like This by Julie Olivia

A spoiler-free review of Love Felt Like This by Julie Olivia: a puppeteer who bought a cancelled children's show with her savings, a rock star who cannot write his album,…

12 Sep 2026
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Lost and Found by Tarah DeWitt

A detailed, spoiler-free review of Lost and Found by Tarah DeWitt, book three in the Spunes series: an inheritance of frozen eggs, a scarred firefighter, honest praise an…

9 Aug 2026