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Category: Romance

Book Review: Rewind it Back by Liz Tomforde

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Tejashwini

Now this book has my whole heart. Rewind It Back, the final instalment in the Windy City series, absolutely deserves the spotlight. This is second-chance romance done right: raw, real, and full of so much heart. The years of separation have changed them—matured them—but never managed to kill their feelings for each other. The yearning…

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Sports Romance, Chicago Style: Windy City Series Review

Posted on July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 by Tejashwini

Blame it on BookTok—I wouldn’t have picked up the Windy City series by Liz Tomforde if my feed hadn’t exploded with hype over the release of Rewind It Back, the final book. Suddenly it felt like everywhere I looked there were character edits, quotes, fan theories. So I figured, why not? I decided to read…

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Book Review: Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood

Posted on June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 by Tejashwini

File this under: books that held me hostage until I finished them in one sitting. The banter?? The humour??Miss Hazelwood, respectfully, how dare you. I picked this book up with zero expectations and somehow ended up grinning like an idiot, giggling into my pillow, and kicking my feet like I was the one falling in…

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Book Review: King of Envy by Ana Huang

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Tejashwini

Fifth book in the King of Sin series, King of Envy has to be the perfect book in the series. I love it when Ana Huang writes morally grey men. A walking red flag? Well, I’m colourblind. He’s 6’5 and has a criminal history? Don’t have to tell me about it. I have my list…

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Falling for the Flawed: How Ana Huang Perfects the Morally Grey Hero

Posted on April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 by Tejashwini

There’s something irresistible about a morally grey character. Morally grey characters are captivating because they embody complexity — they aren’t boxed into rigid ideas of good or evil. Instead, they are shaped by circumstance, pain, desire, survival. In romance, this layered ambiguity becomes especially appealing. These characters often wrestle with inner demons, guilt, or a…

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Book Review: King of Sloth by Ana Huang

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Tejashwini

As I eagerly await the release of King of Envy, I found myself drawn back into the Kings of Sin series. And what better way to dive in than with King of Sloth—my absolute favourite? This book isn’t just a story; it’s an experience, one that had me hooked from the very first page. From…

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Book Review: Reckless Omission by Erin Page

Posted on January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 by Tejashwini

As someone who reads thrillers almost exclusively, I’ve come to rely on romance as my perfect buffer genre. Romance books are my go-to for when I want something light, fun, and refreshing. They’re the best way to reset my reading rhythm when I feel like I’m falling into a slump. Thrillers are great, but reading…

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Book Review: The Striker by Ana Huang

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Tejashwini

Ana Huang’s The Striker is a poignant exploration of love, resilience, and healing set against the high-stakes world of professional football. This emotionally rich story follows Asher Donovan, a charismatic and successful footballer, and Scarlett DuBois, a talented ballerina whose life has been upended by a traumatic accident. While Asher seems to have it all…

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Ana Huang’s King of Wrath Review: Why Readers Love Dante & Anticipate The Striker

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Tejashwini

As I eagerly await my copy of The Striker to arrive any day now, I can’t help but notice how readers are already calling Asher Donovan their new favourite, saying he’s officially dethroned Dante Russo. This has me reminiscing about King of Wrath and Dante’s unforgettable romance with Vivian Lau. Has Dante truly been outdone,…

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Quick Review: Lauren Asher’s Dreamland Billionaire Series

Posted on October 14, 2024October 9, 2024 by Tejashwini

Lauren Asher’s Dreamland Billionaire series captivates readers with its blend of romance, family dynamics, and self-discovery. Comprising three novels—The Fine Print, Terms and Conditions, and Final Offer—the series introduces us to a world of opulence, complex relationships, and the journey of three billionaire brothers as they navigate love and personal growth. The Fine Print In…

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