The Opposite of You – Sienna Waters

Jun 25, 2020Oct 14, 2020 ~ lgbtqreader85 ~ Leave a comment

Enjoyable read about two MCs that really shouldn’t fall for each other.

I love that the author was confident enough to write characters with flaws. I’m not sure what stops me classing this as a 5 star book – I think it might be my frustration with one of the MCs not seeing what was right under her nose, which of course is the whole point of the story and what makes it an enjoyable read, but nonetheless I think there were too many times I wanted to yell at my Kindle!

I really enjoyed that the HEA didn’t come with marriage or pregnancy and faced a lot of common discussions regarding equal responsibilities in a relationship, normality can be interesting sometimes.

It’s a well written book full of characters with depth, available on KU in the UK, I’d highly recommend.

Goode Girls Steal – J.J. Arias

Jun 24, 2020Oct 14, 2020 ~ lgbtqreader85 ~ Leave a comment

Really enjoyed this one. Lesbians and softball, what’s not to like?

This is the third book in the Goode Girl series (I’m not normally someone who will read a later instalment of a series without going back and catching up first, but as I said, lesbians and softball – I couldn’t wait), but it holds up really well as a stand alone book. I’ll probably go back and read the other two – mainly because I enjoyed the writing style.

The book had enough softball terminology and game time in it to satisfy my sports cravings and a really good slow burn romance. There are some brief sex scenes and minor angst, so if you like your books quite lighthearted this one could be for you.

It’s a shame this book couldn’t be the start of a series for these characters, but I know that wouldn’t fit with the rest of the books. All in all a great read and I look forward to reading more from this author.

Fireflies – Lise Gold

Jun 8, 2020Oct 14, 2020 ~ lgbtqreader85 ~ Leave a comment

I didn’t realise how much I needed a book like this in my life, until I was reading it. I completely misunderstood it was going to be about, not knowing anything about the airline industry, but that didn’t matter, I was hooked from the start. I love Gold’s writing and this book stands out because of it.

The storyline felt genuine and honest, I loved both of the MCs and I found myself rooting for everything to work out. Their families were interesting and not just thrown in there to pad out the story – they had valid parts to play.

This will definitely be added to my re-read list – I almost want to go ahead and re-read it now.

Pas de Deux – MJ Duncan

May 11, 2020Oct 14, 2020 ~ lgbtqreader85 ~ Leave a comment

I wasn’t going to read this book, I really didn’t like Mallory in Symphony in Blue, but I gave in and I’m really glad I did. Mallory went from being aloof and appearing heartless in the first book, to a much more relatable character in Pas de Deux.

I love an age gap romance and I really enjoyed seeing Mallory’s perspective on the things that happened in the previous book and how they impact any possible new relationship she enters into. I appreciated the fact that Duncan didn’t sweep things under the carpet and didn’t attempt to suddenly make Mallory into a “perfect” character.

London was the perfect setting for this story and I seem to have a thing for books with characters that meet at coffee shops. I liked the character of Addison and really enjoyed the descriptions of the ballet, along with the realism of the writing regarding the sacrifices that must be made for a creative career.

I would highly recommend this book, especially if you can take advantage of the KU.