Nicole and the Unending TBR

Sunburst gave me a massive book hangover.  I preordered the third book because I can't wait to see where the story goes! Sunburst has action,  romance and a great does of humor in it. To me that is a recipe for perfection! And the romance has a twist you hardly ever see in a modern setting! And a big portion of it takes place in Africa! Ranger is definitely bookboyfriend material.  He is devoted, loyal and willing to do whatever it takes to protect his people.  His heart belongs to the one he let get away, but when they are thrown together in a "run for your lives" situation,  well.....read it to find out.  I loved the pace, I loved the inner humor of the hero. I loved seeing a country that I rarely get to travel to in fiction.  And the subplot of what is going on back in Alaska definitely had my attention! The chemistry and tension is just *chef kiss* perfection.  My only qualm with this book was I had hoped for a little more growth in faith from...

Looking for a friends to lovers,  fake relationship, (one trope that is a fave but to avoid spoilers I can't say it), the "one bed", and in the middle of a "amazing race" type competition.  Wild about violet is a delightful globetrotting romp with a friends to lovers trope that hits all the right notes. It was a blast to read. I was immediately sucked in and thoroughly entertained by the inner thoughts of both main characters. These together themselves in some pretty interesting situations, and it was so beautiful to see their care and love as friends change and grow over the story. It has that gradual buildup that felt natural to their relationship and the chemistry was all there in the right place at the right time. It was such a fun, clean romance.   Quite possibly one of my favorite rom coms this year. It made me laugh,  it made me smile,  it made me cheer for them. It has the enjoyment element I needed. It made me want to sneak away so I could find out...