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Tag: romance

Perfect on Paper

Posted by Daniëlle de Boer on 26 June 2021 in LGBTQ+, Reviews, Romance

Darcy Phillips is seventeen and a high school junior. She has a thriving business going at her school, offering anonymous relationship advice through notes left in empty locker 89 that Darcy has access to. One day, Darcy gets caught by a boy she barely knows. He offers her – he’ll keep her secret, but Darcy has to be his ‘relationship coach’…

She Drives Me Crazy

Posted by Daniëlle de Boer on 12 June 202116 June 2021 in LGBTQ+, Reviews, Romance

Basketball player Scottie Zajac begins her senior year of high school heartbroken. Her ex-girlfriend, Tally Gibson, ended their relationship right before transferring to a different high school. Scottie gets into a fender bending with possibly the worst person ever: popular and mean cheerleader Irene Abraham. Things only get worse when their moms get involved and make the two girls carpool together. In an effort to get Tally’s attention and to possibly win her back, Scottie bribes c Irene into fake dating.

The Hating Game

Posted by Daniëlle de Boer on 15 May 202115 May 2021 in Reviews, Romance

ucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman hate each other. They have no problem displaying their feelings through a series of passive-aggressive maneuvers as they sit across from each other, executive assistants to co-CEOs of a publishing company. Lucy can’t understand Joshua’s joyless, uptight and meticulous approach to his job. Joshua can’t understand Lucy’s overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and attitude. Now up for the same promotion, their battle of wills has come to head and Lucy refuses to back down when their latest game could cost her her dream job

Get a life, Chloe Brown

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 10 April 202110 April 2021 in Realistic, Reviews, Romance

‘Sweet, sour and extremely spicy.’ Summary Chloe Brown is a chronically ill computer geek with a goal, a plan, and a list. After almost—but not quite—dying, she’s come up with seven directives to help her “Get a Life”, and she’s…

Red, White & Royal blue

Posted by Daniëlle de Boer on 12 September 202012 September 2020 in LGBTQ+, Reviews, Romance

This rom-com is about Alex, the son of the US President, and Henry, the handsome British prince. When Alex’s mother was re-elected as president, Alex is immediately considered as royalty; he’s handsome and intelligent too. When he goes to the UK to attend a wedding, he accidentally ends up on top of a big cake with Prince Henry. The media loves this scandal and starts spreading gossip. To try and restore the damage, Alex and Henry must pretend they’ve been friends for years. Both guys are not very happy with this plan and are determined to not even pay attention to each other. Alex is not impressed with Henry, but then he gets to know a whole different side of him…

The Flatshare

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 27 June 202027 June 2020 in Fiction, Reviews, Romance

When Tiffy leaves her ex once again, she promises herself it’s for good this time. In need of a place to stay that is not her friend’s place, she reaches out to an ad which has been written by Leon. Leon really needs the money and has convinced his girlfriend Kay that nothing will ever happen. With Leon working nightshifts and Tiffy working her 9-5 job as a publisher, the two of them would never even meet.

Serpent & Dove

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 13 June 202013 June 2020 in Fantasy, Reviews

Meet Louise Le Blanc, a rebellious witch with a mysterious past. She maintains herself through stealing and swindling, making herself notorious among the Chausseurs, who have not found out about the witch-part, luckily. They’d definitely come after her. So when one Chausseur, Reid Diggory, does decide that Lou looks rather suspicious, there’s only one chance, one way, to avoid being burned alive. Marriage.

The Betrothed

Posted by Robin Holthuizen on 30 May 20205 June 2020 in Fiction, Reviews, Romance

Meet Hollis Brite, a girl that grew up in Keresken Castle like all the other daughters of the noblemen in Coroa, forever trying to catch the attention of King Jameson. His Highness was never really looking for a queen, until Hollis came around. He confesses his love for her through gifts and silly remarks, hinting at a possible engagement …

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