October is over and done with, and it’s been a great month for reading! I’m one book away from reaching my reading goal this year. I was in a bit of a reading slump for a while, so I spent the month reading easy romances and books from series that I enjoy.
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It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover
Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil coparenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date.
But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life—and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life.
I loved It Ends With Us and couldn’t WAIT to read It Starts With Us. I read it in about a day or two, as it’s a shorter read. It took a third of the way into the book for me to get into it, but, once I did, I couldn’t stop reading. It’s a great sequel and wraps up the storyline of the first book well.
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Love Scenes by Bridget Morrissey
Out-of-work actress Sloane Ford is in desperate need of something to do after losing her steady TV gig. When her famous family ropes her into working as a producer on their World War II-era romance, they neglect to mention that the film will be headlined by Joseph Donovan, her least favorite former co-star of all time. The roguish actor made her life a living hell the last time they worked together, using his movie star good looks and Irish charm to cover for his erratic professional behavior. On their new film set, he promises he’s different now, but Sloane is far from convinced.
As filming gets underway, it becomes clear that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. When the lead actress is abruptly fired, Sloane agrees to step in and take over the role, and she starts to remember why she fell in love with acting in the first place. On camera, she and Joseph share an electric chemistry. Off camera, they’ve been honing their characters and, much to Sloane’s surprise, growing closer. But playing the role of a woman in love with Joseph Donovan is a dangerous business, and the more time they spend together, the less Sloane can tell what’s real between them, and what’s just for show.
I enjoyed Love Scenes, however, it isn’t a book I’d read again. It’s a light, easy-to-read romance about two former costars. It’s best described as enemies to lovers, however, it’s a bit soft on the “enemies.” It’s more like enemies to friends to lovers. Overall, I liked it and recommend it if you’re looking to get out of a reading slump.
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The Heart Principle (The Kiss Quotient #3) by Helen Hoang
When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she finds herself incapacitated and burned out from her attempts to replicate that moment. And when her longtime boyfriend announces he wants an open relationship before making a final commitment, a hurt and angry Anna decides that if he wants an open relationship, then she does, too. Translation: She’s going to embark on a string of one-night stands. The more unacceptable the men, the better.
That’s where tattooed, motorcycle-riding Quan Diep comes in. Their first attempt at a one-night stand fails, as does their second, and their third, because being with Quan is more than sex—he accepts Anna on an unconditional level that she herself has just started to understand. However, when tragedy strikes Anna’s family she takes on a role that she is ill-suited for, until the burden of expectations threatens to destroy her. Anna and Quan have to fight for their chance at love, but to do that, they also have to fight for themselves.
I love the first two books in The Kiss Quotient series, so I was excited to read The Heart Principle. I was looking for a spicier romance than what I had previously read, and this one didn’t disappoint. However, it’s my least favourite book in the series. It’s still worth a read if you enjoyed the other books, as Quan’s character is extremely likeable.
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