Naomi's Reading Palace: January 2024

Review ~ Next Life Duet by Brit Benson

The Love of My Next Life by Brit Benson My rating: 5 of 5 stars This wasn’t an easy ride for Lennon and Macon. Lennon had lost someone in her past and it was something that she struggled with. She put on a happy façade, but Macon could see she wasn’t her true self. Macon also had his own demons to deal with, and would turn to drugs to cope. I could...

Review ~ Mine to Honor by Natasha Madison

Mine to Honor by Natasha Madison My rating: 4.5 of 5 starsI was pleasantly surprised by this read considering that I haven't read any books in this series. It was such a sweet and captivating read. I liked both main characters - Eva and Levi -and how close they were as friends. They both knew each other so well, and would do anything for one another....

Review ~ The Girl in the Love Song by Emma Scott

The Girl in the Love Song by Emma Scott My rating: 4 of 5 stars This really was a slow build read, where we got to know both Violet and Miller from when they initially met at a young age. They were close right from the start, both having to deal with hard situations. They formed a strong bond after one terrible situation in particular. However, Violet...

Review ~ Fisherman series by Jewel E. Ann

The Naked Fisherman by Jewel E. Ann My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this book! It had everything that I need in a read: a forbidden element, strong connections and great banter! Reese was such a young and naive character - she had strong opinions due to going to a Christian college and living with her strict grandparents. She had lost so much but was...

Review ~ The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant

The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Worst Wedding Date was a cute, light hearted read with a touch of craziness. It was easy to get immersed into this world. Theo was a sweet guy who only had the best intentions. But it seemed like luck was never on his side. He was doing everything in his power to ensure his sister got...

Review ~ My Dark Romeo by Parker S. Huntington and L.J. Shen

My Dark Romeo by Parker S. Huntington My rating: 1 of 5 stars After 45 chapters, I’ve decided this book is not for me. I can’t connect to the characters at all. I have nothing against those who want to start a family, but Dallas is such a spoiled rich girl and her only dream is to have a baby? In today’s society, I can’t see it. The way she was spending...

Review ~ Smokeshow & Fireball by Abbi Glines

Smokeshow by Abbi Glines My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was really excited to get into this read. I was captivated right from the start and enjoyed getting to know Maddy and how she came about being shipped to Florida. She was out of her element as she had lost the only family that she knew and was thrust into a whole new world, outside of her comfort zone.I...

Review ~ Heart of Hope by Lucy Score

Heart of Hope by Lucy Score My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoy reading books by Lucy Score, and this was another book that I easily got swept away in. The world she created felt so real, the characters were relatable and she touched on a topic that many people, unfortunately, can relate to.Bristol was a beautiful character, she was well liked by...

Review ~ The Langstrom Brothers series by Elizabeth O'Roark

Waking Olivia by Elizabeth O'Roark My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was fantastic! I devoured it on a long drive home and I just loved getting to know both Will and Olivia! My heart ached for each detail that was revealed about Olivia and her past. What she suppressed and was slowly coming back to her. She came across as a trouble maker, but each...