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This llama reads - mostly romance, fantasy and science fiction

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Review: Bottle Rocket – Erin McLellan

June 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

Bottle Rocket

Content warnings: Every time I read another one of Erin McLellan’s novellas, I keep saying that this one is my favorite, and that holds true for this Independence Day-themed one. It’s ridiculously sexy, hilarious and perfect, and a good blend of the second chance and opposites attract tropes. “I’m so tired of being …” “BeingRead the Post

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Review: Nothing to Fear – Juno Rushdan

May 15, 2020 Leave a Comment

Nothing to Fear

Content warnings: I loved Every Last Breath so I was very excited to read this book. Forced proximity on-the-run? Neurodivergent heroine? Heck yes! It picks up shortly after the first book, and while you could possibly read it as a standalone, I think it works better as part of the series. After the startling realization thatRead the Post

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Review: Ruthless Pride – Naima Simone

May 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

Ruthless Pride

I’m not much of a category romance reader due to its constraints, but I couldn’t resist this one after I saw that this book was by Naima Simone and the first in a connected series. While I haven’t read her other categories, I’ve read her Sweetest Taboo series, and this book is exactly what IRead the Post

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Review: Guarding Temptation – Talia Hibbert

April 25, 2020 Leave a Comment

Guarding Temptation

Content warnings: First off, this is an expanded reissue of Talia Hibbert’s “Resisting Desire” from the Rogue Nights anthology. I reviewed it ages ago (has Brexit really been going on so long?) and remembered enjoying it, so I was excited to see what had been added and revisit some old friends. This is set afterRead the Post

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Review: Messy – Katie Porter

March 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

Messy

Content warnings: “Messy” is a very apt description for this book! First off, it’s an age gap romance between an aging rock star and the daughter of his ex-bandmate who’s dying of cancer, with all the content warnings that implies. Secondly, both main characters are, well, messy – they’re broken, with lots of sharp edgesRead the Post

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Review: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing – Charlie Adhara

March 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Look, I cannot express in words how much I love Cooper and Park. From reluctant partners to is-this-a-relationship to living together, it’s been quite the journey, and now we’ve reached the next step – relationship counseling! If you haven’t read anything in the Big Bad Wolf series yet, please go read them – and beware,Read the Post

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Review: The Wolf at Bay – Charlie Adhara

February 18, 2020 Leave a Comment

The Wolf at Bay

Imagine my surprise when, while rereading the Big Bad Wolf series in preparation for the fourth book, I realized I’d never actually officially reviewed the second one. So, I’ve updated my personal notes from my first read through and added on some additional insights. Oh, Charlie Adhara, how is this only your second book???  IfRead the Post

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Review: The Cake King – Rosie Chase

February 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

The Cake King

Content warnings: Michael Godwin, the Cake King, has summoned several bakers from across the country to Lexington in order to hold his own private bake-off to determine who’ll bake the cake for his celebrity sister’s wedding. Sam’s not quite sure what she’s doing in a room full of big name bakers, considering she just doesRead the Post

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Review: Candy Hearts – Erin McLellan

February 3, 2020 Comment : 1

Candy Hearts

I absolutely adored the first book in this series, Stocker Stuffers, so I was so excited to see the next book would be Valentine’s Day themed. Like the first, this is a mix of absolute hilarity, kinky sex, and all the feels. It’s also got a bit of the fake relationship trope plus the grumpy/sunshineRead the Post

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Review: Whiteout – Adriana Anders

February 2, 2020 Comment : 1

Whiteout

Romantic suspense can be something of a mixed bag for me. Some of the tropes seem very silly to me (“We’re in immediate peril! Let’s stop to make out!”) but every once in a while I’ll find some that are, well, absolutely amazing, and Whiteout definitely deserves that praise. “Cooking’s like making music.” She threwRead the Post

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Hi, my name is Lauren, and I’m the Reading Llama! I love reading books. My favorites usually include a female protagonist with at least a little bit of romance.

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