Have you ever read an enemies-to-lovers romance where the man gets progressively pathetic in the most endearing way, because he is falling deeper? That’s exactly what Penny Reid delivers in Beard in Mind. If you’re a fan of this trope, you’re in for a treat. This is the fourth book in the Winston Brothers series,…
The irony of Ogadinma’s title recalls Buchi Emecheta’s The Joys of Motherhood. Both novels hint at comfort and resolution, yet offer little relief to the reader. In Ogadinma, the name itself suggests that everything will be alright. And because it’s the protagonist’s name, the reader holds on to that hope, waiting for a turning point…
First, let me eat my words. I’ve always believed most men don’t know how to write about women’s societal issues, and I’ve stood by it for months, maybe years. . . But Steve Cavanagh made me pause with Fifty-Fifty. And now, I’m forced to admit, this author not only knows how to write a story…
I first noticed The Smart Money Woman because of the hype; probably due to the release of Season 2 of the movie series. I kept seeing reviews of the book everywhere, so I decided to check it out myself. First page in, and my first thought was, “another overhyped book”. The writing style felt basic,…
If you’ve never thought there was a word for not wanting to make small talk, for always wanting to skip the party, and just be yourself and be by yourself most of the time, then congratulations, you’re most likely in the right place, looking for books for introverts. I’ve always gravitated toward activities that didn’t…
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