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The Bookworm Box Presents #2
Two More Days
The Bookworm Box is proud to present Two More Days, our second anthology installment. Much like the first installment, Two More Days is an exciting and unique reading experience with contributions from several of our charity's featured authors. Each author was given the same first sentence. Where they took that sentence was completely up to them.
Every story is different. No story is related.
The only thing these stories have in common is their starting point. Each author showcased in this anthology was featured in The Bookworm Box in 2020. Each author has graciously donated their story so that 100% of profits from this anthology will be going to the various charities The Bookworm Box is able to support because of you, the readers.
Every story is different. No story is related.
The only thing these stories have in common is their starting point. Each author showcased in this anthology was featured in The Bookworm Box in 2020. Each author has graciously donated their story so that 100% of profits from this anthology will be going to the various charities The Bookworm Box is able to support because of you, the readers.
941 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 24, 2021
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November 1, 2021
Best anthology I’ve read in a long time…
Ok, so this anthology is totally worth it. I read it with KU, but if you don’t have KU whatever the cost it’s good because I’ve read many anthologies and only read one or two stories, well so far I’ve read 6 of these and definitely plan to go back and read the rest.
Sincerely, Dane by Ilsa Madden-Mills was super sweet and fun. It has side characters from Dear Ava in it, but I hadn’t read that book and I was still able to follow along with the story easily. It was quick and fun.
Office hours by Alessandra Torre was hot as all get out, professor and student, and it’s essentially just steam but great steam lol
Stray by Jessica Hawkins was angsty AF and packed a punch for being a novella. Kind of sad it was only a short story, could have definitely read that plot as a full length novel. It was crazy well written and so so good.
The Lexi Ryan story was so good. It’s another short and sweet read, but I love the overall message of it. “You shouldn’t settle for someone who doesn’t make your heart race,” 🥰 love that.
The Shelby by Jewel E. Ann - Literally what in the heck 😂 that was a bit of a mindblower, but in the very best way. Quick but definitely packed that Jewel E. Ann punch with the quickness.
Breaking The Rules by Charleigh Rose was super sh cute. Sort of texting pals who have never seen each other. Clearly that leads to some fun and hot text sessions and then maybe an interesting meet up or not, you’ll have to read and see!
So all the stories I read were great. Quick, but honestly it was perfect because I’ve been in a weird reading mood lately and all of these were so quick that I stayed invested and just truly loved the stories.
Ok, so this anthology is totally worth it. I read it with KU, but if you don’t have KU whatever the cost it’s good because I’ve read many anthologies and only read one or two stories, well so far I’ve read 6 of these and definitely plan to go back and read the rest.
Sincerely, Dane by Ilsa Madden-Mills was super sweet and fun. It has side characters from Dear Ava in it, but I hadn’t read that book and I was still able to follow along with the story easily. It was quick and fun.
Office hours by Alessandra Torre was hot as all get out, professor and student, and it’s essentially just steam but great steam lol
Stray by Jessica Hawkins was angsty AF and packed a punch for being a novella. Kind of sad it was only a short story, could have definitely read that plot as a full length novel. It was crazy well written and so so good.
The Lexi Ryan story was so good. It’s another short and sweet read, but I love the overall message of it. “You shouldn’t settle for someone who doesn’t make your heart race,” 🥰 love that.
The Shelby by Jewel E. Ann - Literally what in the heck 😂 that was a bit of a mindblower, but in the very best way. Quick but definitely packed that Jewel E. Ann punch with the quickness.
Breaking The Rules by Charleigh Rose was super sh cute. Sort of texting pals who have never seen each other. Clearly that leads to some fun and hot text sessions and then maybe an interesting meet up or not, you’ll have to read and see!
So all the stories I read were great. Quick, but honestly it was perfect because I’ve been in a weird reading mood lately and all of these were so quick that I stayed invested and just truly loved the stories.
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November 15, 2021Half a month later...
I am ditching this. 🤯🔫
Not even the stories from authors I thought to be safe are working.
It could be my fault though since I hardly have enough time to read and my chaotic life is really messing with my concentration. 🤷♀️
Just can't take this anymore.
Sorry, book.
October 7, 2022
Tequila Mate - 5 stars
Always Cake - 3 stars
Confessions - 3 stars
Heels Over Head in Love - 3 stars
Second Summer - 2 stars
Protected - 1 star
The Vanished - 2 stars
The Dress - 4 stars
Always Cake - 3 stars
Confessions - 3 stars
Heels Over Head in Love - 3 stars
Second Summer - 2 stars
Protected - 1 star
The Vanished - 2 stars
The Dress - 4 stars
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March 2, 2022so. i think u needed to be familiar to some of the authors work to enjoy their novellas, but my dumbass didnt know that starting this so i read em all. though even when i realized it, i tried to enjoy all of the novellas too coz im not one to waste anything. but anyways
tequila mate : lost interest on chap 1 coz i didnt get shit
always cake : im a sucker for friends to lovers trope. if u hate the ‘ive been pining for you for a decade but never done anything bout it till the book started’ thing, then u’ll prob hate this. it was short, i enjoyed it for what it is
confessions : mehhhhhhh
head over heels in love : boringg
second summer : sure theres age gap, but theres also bdsm and insta love, so a no from me
protected: skimmed
the vanished: skipped
the shelby : one of the better one
’Dr. Abigail Lund retired after Senator Thatcher’s surgery, shocking the medical world. She said she’d accomplished all she’d set out to do in her career. It’s been reported that she bought a five-million-dollar yacht named The Shelby. She was last spotted near Costa Rica, married to Hennrick Allen, a local.’
it was good
sunshine rae : a solid cliche right person wrong time been pining for years friends to lovers story. eh not anything new
from friends to this : another friends who lost their virginities to each other, but started their relationship in the start of the novella. super meh
the kiss : i thought his playboy pact was stupid but i liked leo. a first in my journey through this anthology. not planning to read their full story tho, coz i just know itd ruin my view of him. a short novella with glimpses of him is perfect
stone heart : this one’s a pnr story bout a cursed gargoyle who cant feel love & a shaman(?) who has trust issues coz everyone’ll fall in love w her from mere touch. except for the gargoyle. until he trapped a demon so he became a human idfk how the world in this story works
without yesterday : boyfriend’s bestfriend trope. psuedo cheating
good girl gone back : set on scarlett-dante's world bout scar’s friend. not good
of potions and poisons: about a character from of beast and beauty. boring
falling for my stepbrother :
stray :
breaking the rules:
a home for hobgoblins: characters from the author’s series
when fire strikes: nothin special
armageddon, again : characters from a series
strike one: characters from a series. there were only 3 chaps and they fucked in half of them. no jose
office hours : a student teacher one. nothing special but not horrible either
pineapple : another yet again been pining for u for years friends to lovers story. with vampires
sincerely, dane : if u wanted a novella bout dane & piper from dear ava, here u go. me personally, i barely remember a thing from that book except for the wonderful ending
dark eyes : characters from here. i skipped
what if: h was ab to get married but 2 days before the wedding her first love came to her claiming he loves her, so she chose him. (to be fair a fortune teller basically told her to, 2 days before. good thing the girl was superstitious)
when it happens : insta love without the chemistry
fuck : its tijan. its as u expected
the dress: fav one
tequila mate : lost interest on chap 1 coz i didnt get shit
always cake : im a sucker for friends to lovers trope. if u hate the ‘ive been pining for you for a decade but never done anything bout it till the book started’ thing, then u’ll prob hate this. it was short, i enjoyed it for what it is
confessions : mehhhhhhh
head over heels in love : boringg
second summer : sure theres age gap, but theres also bdsm and insta love, so a no from me
protected: skimmed
the vanished: skipped
the shelby : one of the better one
’Dr. Abigail Lund retired after Senator Thatcher’s surgery, shocking the medical world. She said she’d accomplished all she’d set out to do in her career. It’s been reported that she bought a five-million-dollar yacht named The Shelby. She was last spotted near Costa Rica, married to Hennrick Allen, a local.’
it was good
sunshine rae : a solid cliche right person wrong time been pining for years friends to lovers story. eh not anything new
from friends to this : another friends who lost their virginities to each other, but started their relationship in the start of the novella. super meh
the kiss : i thought his playboy pact was stupid but i liked leo. a first in my journey through this anthology. not planning to read their full story tho, coz i just know itd ruin my view of him. a short novella with glimpses of him is perfect
stone heart : this one’s a pnr story bout a cursed gargoyle who cant feel love & a shaman(?) who has trust issues coz everyone’ll fall in love w her from mere touch. except for the gargoyle. until he trapped a demon so he became a human idfk how the world in this story works
without yesterday : boyfriend’s bestfriend trope. psuedo cheating
good girl gone back : set on scarlett-dante's world bout scar’s friend. not good
of potions and poisons: about a character from of beast and beauty. boring
falling for my stepbrother :
stray :
breaking the rules:
a home for hobgoblins: characters from the author’s series
when fire strikes: nothin special
armageddon, again : characters from a series
strike one: characters from a series. there were only 3 chaps and they fucked in half of them. no jose
office hours : a student teacher one. nothing special but not horrible either
pineapple : another yet again been pining for u for years friends to lovers story. with vampires
sincerely, dane : if u wanted a novella bout dane & piper from dear ava, here u go. me personally, i barely remember a thing from that book except for the wonderful ending
dark eyes : characters from here. i skipped
what if: h was ab to get married but 2 days before the wedding her first love came to her claiming he loves her, so she chose him. (to be fair a fortune teller basically told her to, 2 days before. good thing the girl was superstitious)
when it happens : insta love without the chemistry
fuck : its tijan. its as u expected
the dress: fav one
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 21, 2022
THE DRESS- COLLEEN HOOVER
Jess lleva 2 años con su novio y se acerca su aniversario, ella piensa que se van a comprometer por lo que quiere que todo sea perfecto pero sobre todo caber en el vestido que el IMBÉCIL de su novio le compró tres tallas más chicas.
Es una historia muy corta pero en sus escasas páginas te narra el abuso psicológico y la manipulación que Chase ejerce sobre Jess.
Me dio una gran satisfacción la manera en que Jess lo dejó.
Jess lleva 2 años con su novio y se acerca su aniversario, ella piensa que se van a comprometer por lo que quiere que todo sea perfecto pero sobre todo caber en el vestido que el IMBÉCIL de su novio le compró tres tallas más chicas.
Es una historia muy corta pero en sus escasas páginas te narra el abuso psicológico y la manipulación que Chase ejerce sobre Jess.
Me dio una gran satisfacción la manera en que Jess lo dejó.
October 26, 2021
5 Important Stars- OUT NOW!!!
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Leave It To The Bookworm Box...
To Give Their Favorite Authors From 2020...
An Assignment For Charity...
Each Author Was Given The Same First Sentence...
Where They Took That Sentence...
Well, That Was Completely Up To Them...
More Importantly, 100% Of The Profits From This Anthology...
Goes To:
KultureCity, The Nation's Leading Nonprofit On Sensory Accessibility...
And Acceptance For Those With Invisible Disabilities...
Such As PTSD, Autism, And Mental Health Challenges
AND
To RAINN, Leading The National Effort...
To End SEXUAL VIOLENCE...
With Numerous Programs To Support, Educate...
Prevent, And Work To Bring Justice For Survivors...
Bravo To The Following Authors And Their Contributions:
Colleen Hoover, Aileen Erin, Alessandra Torre...
Chanda Hahn, Charleigh Rose, Dominique Laura, Kandi Steiner...
Eric Asher, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Jennifer Wilson, Jessica Hawkins...
Two More Days
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* * * * * Spoiler Free
Leave It To The Bookworm Box...
To Give Their Favorite Authors From 2020...
An Assignment For Charity...
Each Author Was Given The Same First Sentence...
Where They Took That Sentence...
Well, That Was Completely Up To Them...
More Importantly, 100% Of The Profits From This Anthology...
Goes To:
KultureCity, The Nation's Leading Nonprofit On Sensory Accessibility...
And Acceptance For Those With Invisible Disabilities...
Such As PTSD, Autism, And Mental Health Challenges
AND
To RAINN, Leading The National Effort...
To End SEXUAL VIOLENCE...
With Numerous Programs To Support, Educate...
Prevent, And Work To Bring Justice For Survivors...
Bravo To The Following Authors And Their Contributions:
Colleen Hoover, Aileen Erin, Alessandra Torre...
Chanda Hahn, Charleigh Rose, Dominique Laura, Kandi Steiner...
Eric Asher, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Jennifer Wilson, Jessica Hawkins...
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November 2, 2021
Fun collection of short stories. A big tease really because I wanted the full length version of some of the ones I read
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February 18, 2022
3.5 overall stars
This one's a collection of 30 short stories from 30 different authors, each starting with: "TWO MORE DAYS until it happens."
There are multiple genres: YA contemporary, YA fantasy, rom-com, women's fiction, paranormal, contemporary romance, romantic suspense.
I actually read them all... don't know why but it became a project for me. 😜
My ratings/impressions:
DNF
😖 Tequila Mate | Katie Ashley (contemporary romance) - hated the writing
😖 Always Cake | Max Monroe (rom-com) - best friends to lovers, boring
���� Second Summer | Laurelin Paige (contemporary romance) - one night stand, boring
😖 Armageddon, Again | Aileen Erin (end of the world fantasy) - couldn't get into it
1 star
😖 Stray | Jessica Hawkins (contemporary romance) - cheating, domination, smut
😖 Falling for my Stepbrother | Kelsie Stelting (contemporary YA romance) - hated the trope
😖 Of Potions and Poison | Chanda Hahn (fantasy/historical) - insta-love, poor execution
😖 Office Hours | Alessandra Torre (erotica) - taboo college student/teacher erotica, full of cliché
2 stars
😐 The Vanished | Jennifer Wilson (YA suspense paranormal) - ghost can return to life for 2 days every year for unfinished business; the setup was confusing
😐 Strike One | Meagan Brandy (sports romance) - steamy one night stand with best friend's little sister on her 18th birthday; very average
😐 Pineapple | Leia Stone (paranormal contemporary) - vampire royalty and human feeder fall in love but he must marry a vampire; they have a one night stand and then he's a jerk but redeems himself at the end; didn't like it
3 stars
🙂 Protected by Dr. Rebecca Sharp (romantic suspense) - daughter of mobster in WITSEC falls for protecting cop
🙂 Sunshine Rae | Kandi Steiner (contemporary romance) - very angsty best friends to lovers that never got together due to wrong timing; now he's supposed to get married but they share a kiss and he leaves his fiancée for her
🙂 From Friends To This | Dominique Laura (contemporary romance) - 2 best friends that lost touch reunite for their 10th year highschool reunion; writing was ok but I didn't fall in love with the couple
🙂 Stone Heart | S.J. West (paranormal) - shamans, gargoyles and other creatures; interesting concept
🙂 Breaking the Rules | Charleigh Rose (contemporary romance) - penpals friends to lovers, good writing, fun banter; they start texting by mistake, they stop due to a misunderstanding, he figures out who she is but doesn't tell her until after he sleeps with her
🙂 When Fire Strikes | Marni Mann (first responder romance) - short story following Terry (first responder) and Rose (Alix's friend from When Ashes Fall); too romantic and insta-lovey
🙂 What If... | K. Bromberg (contemporary romance) - emotional, best friend comes back to stop her from marrying the wrong guy but he doesn't justify why he left her in the first place
4 stars
😊Confessions | Lora Richardson (angsty YA) - childhood friends, her brother kills his brother
😊 Heels Over Head In Love | Willow Aster (rom-com) - a smart and funny but accident prone girl literally runs into her perfect guy; it was really cute and funny but forgettable
😊 Without Yesterday | Lexi Ryan (contemporary romance) - woman is at a crossroad with her boyfriend who she doesn't want to marry, when she spends a meaningful evening with a stranger (no cheating) who turns out to be her boyfriend's best friend and who helps her make the right decision; will read Love Unbound
😊 Good Girl Gone Bad | R.K. Lilley (sports romance) - jaded flight attendant has a one night stand with a football player; he falls in love first and pursues her (very cute)
😊 A Home for Hobgoblins | Eric R. Asher (YA paranormal) - a cute story about supernatural creatures with nice writing style
😊 Sincerely, Dane | Ilsa Madden-Mills (contemporary romance) - super cute friends to lovers featuring Dane and Piper from Dear Ava
😊 Dark Eyes by Karina Halle (contemporary paranormal) - intro to Nightwolf, dark suspenseful and atmospheric; will read Nightwolf
5 stars
😀 The Shelby | Jewel E. Ann (suspense) - famous female neurosurgeon reminisces on the past involving her current patient who is a married politician that 30 years ago tricked her into sleeping with him and when she found out he was married, he beat and left her for dead; very entertaining and interesting
😀 The Kiss | M. Robinson (rom-com) - pregnant couple going to birthing class; very funny with a lot of laugh out loud moments
😀 When It Happens | Micalea Smeltzer (small town YA romance) - big teen movir star falls for simple small town girl when he comes to shoot a movie in her town; well written and well rounded
😀 F*ck | Tijan (sports romance) - frenemies have a one night stand when her boyfriend leaves her for his sister and they reunite a year later; anti-heroes characters, angsty, intriguing, loved the writing style, impatiently waiting for their full novel
😀 The Dress | Colleen Hoover (women fiction) - a woman ashamed by her boyfriend about her weight finally breaks up with him; great story about toxic relationships and body positivity
New authors I'll start reading based on short stories from this collection:
- Willow Aster
- Dr. Rebecca Sharp
- M. Robinson
- Lexi Ryan
- R. K. Lilley
- Karina Halle
- Micalea Smeltzer
This one's a collection of 30 short stories from 30 different authors, each starting with: "TWO MORE DAYS until it happens."
There are multiple genres: YA contemporary, YA fantasy, rom-com, women's fiction, paranormal, contemporary romance, romantic suspense.
I actually read them all... don't know why but it became a project for me. 😜
My ratings/impressions:
DNF
😖 Tequila Mate | Katie Ashley (contemporary romance) - hated the writing
😖 Always Cake | Max Monroe (rom-com) - best friends to lovers, boring
���� Second Summer | Laurelin Paige (contemporary romance) - one night stand, boring
😖 Armageddon, Again | Aileen Erin (end of the world fantasy) - couldn't get into it
1 star
😖 Stray | Jessica Hawkins (contemporary romance) - cheating, domination, smut
😖 Falling for my Stepbrother | Kelsie Stelting (contemporary YA romance) - hated the trope
😖 Of Potions and Poison | Chanda Hahn (fantasy/historical) - insta-love, poor execution
😖 Office Hours | Alessandra Torre (erotica) - taboo college student/teacher erotica, full of cliché
2 stars
😐 The Vanished | Jennifer Wilson (YA suspense paranormal) - ghost can return to life for 2 days every year for unfinished business; the setup was confusing
😐 Strike One | Meagan Brandy (sports romance) - steamy one night stand with best friend's little sister on her 18th birthday; very average
😐 Pineapple | Leia Stone (paranormal contemporary) - vampire royalty and human feeder fall in love but he must marry a vampire; they have a one night stand and then he's a jerk but redeems himself at the end; didn't like it
3 stars
🙂 Protected by Dr. Rebecca Sharp (romantic suspense) - daughter of mobster in WITSEC falls for protecting cop
🙂 Sunshine Rae | Kandi Steiner (contemporary romance) - very angsty best friends to lovers that never got together due to wrong timing; now he's supposed to get married but they share a kiss and he leaves his fiancée for her
🙂 From Friends To This | Dominique Laura (contemporary romance) - 2 best friends that lost touch reunite for their 10th year highschool reunion; writing was ok but I didn't fall in love with the couple
🙂 Stone Heart | S.J. West (paranormal) - shamans, gargoyles and other creatures; interesting concept
🙂 Breaking the Rules | Charleigh Rose (contemporary romance) - penpals friends to lovers, good writing, fun banter; they start texting by mistake, they stop due to a misunderstanding, he figures out who she is but doesn't tell her until after he sleeps with her
🙂 When Fire Strikes | Marni Mann (first responder romance) - short story following Terry (first responder) and Rose (Alix's friend from When Ashes Fall); too romantic and insta-lovey
🙂 What If... | K. Bromberg (contemporary romance) - emotional, best friend comes back to stop her from marrying the wrong guy but he doesn't justify why he left her in the first place
4 stars
😊Confessions | Lora Richardson (angsty YA) - childhood friends, her brother kills his brother
😊 Heels Over Head In Love | Willow Aster (rom-com) - a smart and funny but accident prone girl literally runs into her perfect guy; it was really cute and funny but forgettable
😊 Without Yesterday | Lexi Ryan (contemporary romance) - woman is at a crossroad with her boyfriend who she doesn't want to marry, when she spends a meaningful evening with a stranger (no cheating) who turns out to be her boyfriend's best friend and who helps her make the right decision; will read Love Unbound
😊 Good Girl Gone Bad | R.K. Lilley (sports romance) - jaded flight attendant has a one night stand with a football player; he falls in love first and pursues her (very cute)
😊 A Home for Hobgoblins | Eric R. Asher (YA paranormal) - a cute story about supernatural creatures with nice writing style
😊 Sincerely, Dane | Ilsa Madden-Mills (contemporary romance) - super cute friends to lovers featuring Dane and Piper from Dear Ava
😊 Dark Eyes by Karina Halle (contemporary paranormal) - intro to Nightwolf, dark suspenseful and atmospheric; will read Nightwolf
5 stars
😀 The Shelby | Jewel E. Ann (suspense) - famous female neurosurgeon reminisces on the past involving her current patient who is a married politician that 30 years ago tricked her into sleeping with him and when she found out he was married, he beat and left her for dead; very entertaining and interesting
😀 The Kiss | M. Robinson (rom-com) - pregnant couple going to birthing class; very funny with a lot of laugh out loud moments
😀 When It Happens | Micalea Smeltzer (small town YA romance) - big teen movir star falls for simple small town girl when he comes to shoot a movie in her town; well written and well rounded
😀 F*ck | Tijan (sports romance) - frenemies have a one night stand when her boyfriend leaves her for his sister and they reunite a year later; anti-heroes characters, angsty, intriguing, loved the writing style, impatiently waiting for their full novel
😀 The Dress | Colleen Hoover (women fiction) - a woman ashamed by her boyfriend about her weight finally breaks up with him; great story about toxic relationships and body positivity
New authors I'll start reading based on short stories from this collection:
- Willow Aster
- Dr. Rebecca Sharp
- M. Robinson
- Lexi Ryan
- R. K. Lilley
- Karina Halle
- Micalea Smeltzer
November 14, 2021
La historia corta de Ilsa y de Colleen fue lo más, personajes preciosos y que de verdad te atrapan a pesar de ser una historia corta 🤩✨, amo las antologías y más si son relatos cortos de mis autoras favoritas ♥️✨
October 28, 2021
This review is for The Dress by Colleen Hoover.
4.5/5 stars
Colleen Hoover is my favorite author. I will read anything that she writes. So I was so excited to get to read this new short story.
Every story in this anthology starts with the same line TWO MORE DAYS until it happens.
The narrator is 29 year old Jessica (1st person POV). She is hoping/expecting to get engaged. The other two characters are her boyfriend Chase (a fitness instructor). And her neighbor/co-worker Jay.
I really enjoyed this story. My only complaint is that it was too short. We were definitely spoiled by the length of Saint (in last year's anthology).
This story is only 23 pages. But Coho packs a lot into this short story. It was fun and I felt like I really got to know the 3 main characters quite well.
The story focuses a lot on fitness/health/weight gain. But in a very relatable way to many women.
There was also one really crazy/amazing/unexpected thing that happened. And I feel like that added so much to the story.
Overall, I really enjoyed The Dress and I can't wait to read more of the stories in this anthology!
October 10, 2023
My 1st admission is I went into this completely blind, I had no idea what to expect from this anthology except that every story had the same 1st line and each author had their own creative way with it.
Let me take a step back and praface with I'm usually not into romance, it makes my eyes roll out of my head. sometimes I'm surprised and an author does it really well, but usually? um no
My 2nd admission is that I skipped through 3 stories, maybe 4? because out of 30 at least 75% of them were about the same exact thing... "I love my best friend but I'm afraid to tell them or they're about to get married" blah blah blah. There was a point I almost DNF the entire thing.
Now the good news... there are some genuinely good short stories here. Yes, they may be the minority but they carry the anthology out of the "I just wasted 20 hours of me life" zone. And I'll admit, there were a select few romances that played out really well. Plus, Colleen Hoover really pulled it out in the end. Solid finish, Colleen!
Let me take a step back and praface with I'm usually not into romance, it makes my eyes roll out of my head. sometimes I'm surprised and an author does it really well, but usually? um no
My 2nd admission is that I skipped through 3 stories, maybe 4? because out of 30 at least 75% of them were about the same exact thing... "I love my best friend but I'm afraid to tell them or they're about to get married" blah blah blah. There was a point I almost DNF the entire thing.
Now the good news... there are some genuinely good short stories here. Yes, they may be the minority but they carry the anthology out of the "I just wasted 20 hours of me life" zone. And I'll admit, there were a select few romances that played out really well. Plus, Colleen Hoover really pulled it out in the end. Solid finish, Colleen!
October 28, 2021
Sincerely Dane by Ilsa Madden-Mills
I was SO excited for this one! And it was such a sweet, adorable, and sexy little short. Piper and Dane are from an all time favorite, Dear Ava- the bestie of Ava and Knox’s twin brother, respectively of course. And, per usual, we have that delightful IMM quirky flair- thanks to a rogue text, a scavenger hunt, and the cast of the three little pigs and red riding hood. Ah yes- two more days until Halloween. This has swoony friends to lovers vibes, and is just a delight to watch Piper and Dane give into their feelings. Dane is addictively charming, and Piper is a bit adorkable and super spunky. The chemistry is super fun, and this one had me sighing and smiling.
I was SO excited for this one! And it was such a sweet, adorable, and sexy little short. Piper and Dane are from an all time favorite, Dear Ava- the bestie of Ava and Knox’s twin brother, respectively of course. And, per usual, we have that delightful IMM quirky flair- thanks to a rogue text, a scavenger hunt, and the cast of the three little pigs and red riding hood. Ah yes- two more days until Halloween. This has swoony friends to lovers vibes, and is just a delight to watch Piper and Dane give into their feelings. Dane is addictively charming, and Piper is a bit adorkable and super spunky. The chemistry is super fun, and this one had me sighing and smiling.
November 3, 2021
So... it really didn’t feel like I read 940 pages, as the stories were really easy to read and some of them were too short for my liking. I’m the kind of person who craves for details. But anyway, I knew I couldn’t expect a lot of details considering that this was an anthology. To be honest, I read it just because I wanted to read something new written by Colleen. 🙈
October 26, 2021
I was so excited to review Sincerely Dane by Ilsa Madden Mills. This short story packed a powerful punch as it had everything we love from Mills and her stories: heart, humor, sizzling tension and a fantastic story. I love that this story was a complete standalone but followed some of the characters from Dear Ava years later. I loved every word of this novella and seriously wanted more! Bravo! 4 stars! ~Ratula
November 26, 2021
I will add to this as I read more stories from this anthology.
To start:
Sunshine Rae by Kandi Steiner:
Awww Kandi packed a punch in these pages. Angst + Banter + Heart = Sunshine Perfection 💛
Dark Eyes by Karina Halle:
For me it was fun to get background on Amethyst's introduction to Absolon, Wolf, & Ezra. I met Amethyst in Black Sunshine. It was atmospheric and does have me wanting more of that world.
The Dress by Colleen Hoover:
I loved getting this from Colleen. It was the perfect combination of heart, humor, and something more that I won't say as it would take away from the experience of the read 🖤
To start:
Sunshine Rae by Kandi Steiner:
Awww Kandi packed a punch in these pages. Angst + Banter + Heart = Sunshine Perfection 💛
Dark Eyes by Karina Halle:
For me it was fun to get background on Amethyst's introduction to Absolon, Wolf, & Ezra. I met Amethyst in Black Sunshine. It was atmospheric and does have me wanting more of that world.
The Dress by Colleen Hoover:
I loved getting this from Colleen. It was the perfect combination of heart, humor, and something more that I won't say as it would take away from the experience of the read 🖤
June 23, 2023
Solo leí The Dress por Colleen Hoover
Es una historia corta sobre Jessica, una chica que durante la pandemia subió de peso y su novio en lugar de apoyarla, le propone bajar de peso.
Lo siento pero está historia es tan… normal jajaja ósea esta bien y veía venir el romance desde el principio pero no se… siento que le falto algo, solo fueron como 29 páginas y siento que CoHo en esta ocasión literal lo escribió en media hora? Y dije bueno acá esta la historia que me pidieron y ya
Es una historia corta sobre Jessica, una chica que durante la pandemia subió de peso y su novio en lugar de apoyarla, le propone bajar de peso.
Lo siento pero está historia es tan… normal jajaja ósea esta bien y veía venir el romance desde el principio pero no se… siento que le falto algo, solo fueron como 29 páginas y siento que CoHo en esta ocasión literal lo escribió en media hora? Y dije bueno acá esta la historia que me pidieron y ya
November 28, 2021
2⭐️
rating only for the dress by colleen hoover.
i was so triggered. literally couldn't even handle 4 chapters. ya not it for me. i just want to go cry in a corner somewhere.
rating only for the dress by colleen hoover.
i was so triggered. literally couldn't even handle 4 chapters. ya not it for me. i just want to go cry in a corner somewhere.
April 3, 2023
3.4 average
This is an anthology of 30 different short stories. Every author was given the same starting line: "Two more days until it happens", but each author has written their own story. These stories were mostly romantically inclined. I enjoyed reading this because it was easy reading, and it was nice having one short story after another, which didn't demand too much concentration from me. Read this if you are looking for chick lit, easy reading, with pretty much any trope you can think of.
Tequila Mate by Katie Ashley: 3 stars
Always Cake by Max Monroe: 4 stars
Confessions by Laura Richardson: 4 stars
Heels over Head in Love by Willow Aster: 3.5 stars
Second Summer by Laurelin Paige: 2 stars
Protected by Dr Rebecca Sharp: 4 stars
The Vanished by Jennifer Wilson: 4.5 stars
The Shelby by Jewel E Ann: 4.5 stars
Sunshine Rae by Kandi Steiner: 4 stars
From Friends to This by Dominique Laura: 3 stars
The Kiss by M Robinson: 2 stars
Stone Heart by SJ West: 4 stars
Without Yesterday by Lexi Ryan: 3 stars
Good Girl Gone Bad by RK Lilley: 4 stars
Of Potions and Poison by Chanda Hahn: 2 stars
Breaking the Rules by Charleigh Rose: 2.5 stars
Stray by Jessica Hawkins: 2.5 stars
A Home for Hobgoblins by Eric R Asher: dnf
Falling for my Stepbrother by Kelsie Stelting: 3.5 stars
When Fire Strikes by Marni Mann: 2.5 stars
Armageddon, Again by Aileen Erin: 4 stars
Strike One by Meagan Brandy: 4 stars
Office Hours by Alessandra Torre: 4 stars
Pineapple by Leia Stone: 4 stars
Sincerely, Dane by Ilse Madden-Mills: 3 stars
Dark Eyes by Karina Halle: 4 stars
What If by K Bromberg: 4 stars
When It Happens by Micalea Smeltzer: 2.5 stars
F*ck by Tijan: dnf
The Dress by Colleen Hoover: 4 stars
This is an anthology of 30 different short stories. Every author was given the same starting line: "Two more days until it happens", but each author has written their own story. These stories were mostly romantically inclined. I enjoyed reading this because it was easy reading, and it was nice having one short story after another, which didn't demand too much concentration from me. Read this if you are looking for chick lit, easy reading, with pretty much any trope you can think of.
Tequila Mate by Katie Ashley: 3 stars
Always Cake by Max Monroe: 4 stars
Confessions by Laura Richardson: 4 stars
Heels over Head in Love by Willow Aster: 3.5 stars
Second Summer by Laurelin Paige: 2 stars
Protected by Dr Rebecca Sharp: 4 stars
The Vanished by Jennifer Wilson: 4.5 stars
The Shelby by Jewel E Ann: 4.5 stars
Sunshine Rae by Kandi Steiner: 4 stars
From Friends to This by Dominique Laura: 3 stars
The Kiss by M Robinson: 2 stars
Stone Heart by SJ West: 4 stars
Without Yesterday by Lexi Ryan: 3 stars
Good Girl Gone Bad by RK Lilley: 4 stars
Of Potions and Poison by Chanda Hahn: 2 stars
Breaking the Rules by Charleigh Rose: 2.5 stars
Stray by Jessica Hawkins: 2.5 stars
A Home for Hobgoblins by Eric R Asher: dnf
Falling for my Stepbrother by Kelsie Stelting: 3.5 stars
When Fire Strikes by Marni Mann: 2.5 stars
Armageddon, Again by Aileen Erin: 4 stars
Strike One by Meagan Brandy: 4 stars
Office Hours by Alessandra Torre: 4 stars
Pineapple by Leia Stone: 4 stars
Sincerely, Dane by Ilse Madden-Mills: 3 stars
Dark Eyes by Karina Halle: 4 stars
What If by K Bromberg: 4 stars
When It Happens by Micalea Smeltzer: 2.5 stars
F*ck by Tijan: dnf
The Dress by Colleen Hoover: 4 stars
November 26, 2022
I am glad to have finally read this anothology. Some of the books in this one were absolute one while the others not so much, then there were also a few which had me rolling my eyes and seriously questioning what is wrong with this world. I enjoyed the book as a whole however for the most part and it was a good way to find more authors I'd find myself on the same wavelength with. My individual ratings for each short story is added below which gave this book an average ratinf og 3.5 from me.
Tequila Mate: 2.5 stars
Always Cake: 4 stars
Confessions: 4.5 stars
Heels over head in love:1 star.
Second summer: 1 star.
Protected: 3 stars
The vanished: 2 stars
The shelby: 4 stars
Sunshine rae: 2 stars
From friends to this: 4 stars
The kiss: 2 stars
Stone Heart: 3 stars
Without yesterday: 5 stars
Good girl gone bad: 4 stars
Of potions and poison: 5 stars
Breaking the rules: 5 stars
stray: 1 star
A home for hobgoblins: 2 stars
Falling for my stepbrother: 3 stars
When fire strikes: 4 stars
Armeggedon, again: 3 stars
Strike one: 4 stars
Office hours: 2 stars
Pineapple: 3 stars
Sincerely Dane: 4 stars
Dark eyes: 5 stars
What if: 5 stars
When it happens: 5 stars
F*ck: 5 stars
The Dress: 5 stars
Tequila Mate: 2.5 stars
Always Cake: 4 stars
Confessions: 4.5 stars
Heels over head in love:1 star.
Second summer: 1 star.
Protected: 3 stars
The vanished: 2 stars
The shelby: 4 stars
Sunshine rae: 2 stars
From friends to this: 4 stars
The kiss: 2 stars
Stone Heart: 3 stars
Without yesterday: 5 stars
Good girl gone bad: 4 stars
Of potions and poison: 5 stars
Breaking the rules: 5 stars
stray: 1 star
A home for hobgoblins: 2 stars
Falling for my stepbrother: 3 stars
When fire strikes: 4 stars
Armeggedon, again: 3 stars
Strike one: 4 stars
Office hours: 2 stars
Pineapple: 3 stars
Sincerely Dane: 4 stars
Dark eyes: 5 stars
What if: 5 stars
When it happens: 5 stars
F*ck: 5 stars
The Dress: 5 stars
November 29, 2021
4.5 stars for Colleen Hoover’s story
November 23, 2021
I love these kinds of books because we get to know new to us authors and check em out.
I see some just buy these for their author so they can read that, but I'm the one who reads em all unless it's in third person, then I need to pass.
What these all had was the best friend is/was the crush and that kind of became a bit obvious and not all that fun.. But not all of them had that!
Tequila mate by Katie Ashley
I really liked this one from the start, it made me giddy and swoony to read.
Always Cake by Max Monroe
I totally freaked as well when Evelyne mentioned Cameron Diaz and Julia Roberts!
But when I was the chapters I knew there was no way..
Confessions by Mora Richardson
This was a little bit weird, because we don't know the cause of Arlo to just snap. But I'm glad Finn could see past it all. Would've loved to see the reactions of the parents, but on the otherside then it would be too depressing and long probably.
Heels over head in love by Willow Aster
This was so funny and sweet!
Second Summer by Laurelin Paige
This was a little datingfiasco with Chloe from The dating... For me this was weird to read, because I know Chloe her ending soo..
Protected By Dr Rebecca sharp
I WILL NEVER READ ANYTHING BY THIS AUTHOR SINCE IT'S BEEN KNOWN SHE DOES PLAGRIATISM.
The Vanished by Jennifer Wilson
Not in first person pov.
The Shelby by Jewell E. Ann
Wooow the fun part of this one was to see the woman get revenge for herself.
But on the other side, he didn't actually lied to her.. But I would be very pissed as well.
Sunshine Rae by Kandi Steiner
I felt so bad for Rae and Melody, it could've all been avoided when they sooner admitted their feelings.
From friends to this by Dominique Laura
Fast paced and best friends to less contact friends to lovers.
The Kiss by M. Robinson
I really laughed out loud with this one, even though I didn't read the original book this bonus was very funny!
Stone Heart by S.J. West
It was so hard to get into and then it was over. Paranormal.
Without Yesterday by Lexi Ryan
This one was good as well even though I found her reasoning to stay together very wrong! It always hurts to break up, but when there are no feelings you can't keep the other on the line. Every one deserves to find their one true love.
Good girls gone bad by R.K. Lilley
I think this one could be my favorite from them. At least till so far. It was sweet, hot and swoony!
Of potions and poisons by Chanda Hanh
Wow this was a bit of a suspense! I really liked it and that it was actually pretty sweet.
Breaking the rules by Charleigh Rose
It was fun, I loved the texting. I don't know why but that always makes me smile.
Stray by Jessica Hawkins
It Involved cheating and that's a hard no no for me...
A home for Hobgoblins by Eric R. Asher
Not in first person pov.
Falling for my stepbrother by Elsie Stelting
Very fun actually, also very sweet!
When fire strikes by Marni Mann
This was very to the point, spot on, fast but sweet and hot.
Armageddon, Again by Aileen Erin
Not a romance and I'm not intrigued enough to read more..
Strike one by Meagan Brandy
Hot hot hot..
Office hours by Allesandra Torre
Hot and dirty.
Pineapple by Leia Stone
This had something really sweet although it had vampires as well.
Sincerley, Dane by Ilsa Madden Mills
It was good.
Dark Eyes by Karina Halle
I'm actually intrigued enough to search more about them here on Goodreads.
update * bought the Wolf book*
What if... By K. Bromberg
This one was kind of like the others..
When it happens by Micalea Smeltzer
That was fun, but also kind of like we read before, but stil fun.
F*ck by Tijan
Swooning by "F*ck's sakes" that had me smiling like a loon.
The dress by Colleen Hoover
What a horrible person that was, it isn't love if you can't accept the person for who he/she is.
I see some just buy these for their author so they can read that, but I'm the one who reads em all unless it's in third person, then I need to pass.
What these all had was the best friend is/was the crush and that kind of became a bit obvious and not all that fun.. But not all of them had that!
Tequila mate by Katie Ashley
I really liked this one from the start, it made me giddy and swoony to read.
Always Cake by Max Monroe
I totally freaked as well when Evelyne mentioned Cameron Diaz and Julia Roberts!
But when I was the chapters I knew there was no way..
Confessions by Mora Richardson
This was a little bit weird, because we don't know the cause of Arlo to just snap. But I'm glad Finn could see past it all. Would've loved to see the reactions of the parents, but on the otherside then it would be too depressing and long probably.
Heels over head in love by Willow Aster
This was so funny and sweet!
Second Summer by Laurelin Paige
This was a little datingfiasco with Chloe from The dating... For me this was weird to read, because I know Chloe her ending soo..
Protected By Dr Rebecca sharp
I WILL NEVER READ ANYTHING BY THIS AUTHOR SINCE IT'S BEEN KNOWN SHE DOES PLAGRIATISM.
The Vanished by Jennifer Wilson
Not in first person pov.
The Shelby by Jewell E. Ann
Wooow the fun part of this one was to see the woman get revenge for herself.
But on the other side, he didn't actually lied to her.. But I would be very pissed as well.
Sunshine Rae by Kandi Steiner
I felt so bad for Rae and Melody, it could've all been avoided when they sooner admitted their feelings.
From friends to this by Dominique Laura
Fast paced and best friends to less contact friends to lovers.
The Kiss by M. Robinson
I really laughed out loud with this one, even though I didn't read the original book this bonus was very funny!
Stone Heart by S.J. West
It was so hard to get into and then it was over. Paranormal.
Without Yesterday by Lexi Ryan
This one was good as well even though I found her reasoning to stay together very wrong! It always hurts to break up, but when there are no feelings you can't keep the other on the line. Every one deserves to find their one true love.
Good girls gone bad by R.K. Lilley
I think this one could be my favorite from them. At least till so far. It was sweet, hot and swoony!
Of potions and poisons by Chanda Hanh
Wow this was a bit of a suspense! I really liked it and that it was actually pretty sweet.
Breaking the rules by Charleigh Rose
It was fun, I loved the texting. I don't know why but that always makes me smile.
Stray by Jessica Hawkins
It Involved cheating and that's a hard no no for me...
A home for Hobgoblins by Eric R. Asher
Not in first person pov.
Falling for my stepbrother by Elsie Stelting
Very fun actually, also very sweet!
When fire strikes by Marni Mann
This was very to the point, spot on, fast but sweet and hot.
Armageddon, Again by Aileen Erin
Not a romance and I'm not intrigued enough to read more..
Strike one by Meagan Brandy
Hot hot hot..
Office hours by Allesandra Torre
Hot and dirty.
Pineapple by Leia Stone
This had something really sweet although it had vampires as well.
Sincerley, Dane by Ilsa Madden Mills
It was good.
Dark Eyes by Karina Halle
I'm actually intrigued enough to search more about them here on Goodreads.
update * bought the Wolf book*
What if... By K. Bromberg
This one was kind of like the others..
When it happens by Micalea Smeltzer
That was fun, but also kind of like we read before, but stil fun.
F*ck by Tijan
Swooning by "F*ck's sakes" that had me smiling like a loon.
The dress by Colleen Hoover
What a horrible person that was, it isn't love if you can't accept the person for who he/she is.
October 25, 2021
-Sincerely Dane By Ilsa Madden Mills (4 stars)
This is a very short but sweet story with Piper and Dane from Dear Ava. Get ready for a Halloween adventure! Part of the bookworm box special Anthology with all the stories start with the same sentence.
This is a very short but sweet story with Piper and Dane from Dear Ava. Get ready for a Halloween adventure! Part of the bookworm box special Anthology with all the stories start with the same sentence.
October 27, 2021
Dane’s story by Ilsa Madden-mills
I don’t even know how to put into words what I just read.
Finally we have our Dane, And It’s better than what I could ever wish for.
It’s the real definition of short but intense.
There’s also a reference to the revenge pact that I’m sure you’ll love.
All I’ll tell you is enjoy the ride and get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions
Absolutely 5 stars!!!
*ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW *
I don’t even know how to put into words what I just read.
Finally we have our Dane, And It’s better than what I could ever wish for.
It’s the real definition of short but intense.
There’s also a reference to the revenge pact that I’m sure you’ll love.
All I’ll tell you is enjoy the ride and get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions
Absolutely 5 stars!!!
*ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW *
April 7, 2022
Ok so I only read a few books out of this anthology but for such a great cause I honestly bought it without planning to read any of it. So I am really happy with the fact I got a few amazing reads.
October 28, 2021
Sincerely, Dane
by Ilsa Madden-Mills
4 stars!
Sincerely, Dane is a sweet little treat that gives us more of Piper and Dane who we met in Dear Ava . They have been friends for ages and have never crossed the line to being more but a scavenger hunt during Halloween may give them the push they need to take a chance.
It’s sweet and funny and I felt Piper and Dane's friendship. Their chemistry is palpable and I believed their attraction and how they didn’t quite know how to be honest about it what they we both feeling. When they open it, it’s a “finally” moment and I loved it. I wouldn’t have minded it being longer or even a full-length novel. You can definitely read it as a standalone but I loved it's connection to Dear Ava which I absolutely adored.
*ARC generously provided by the author*
Office Hours by Alessandra Torre
4 stars!
Office Hours is a forbidden student/teacher treat that really brings on the heat and I devoured it. Laney needs to reschedule her exam since she is supposed to be on a plane out of town during the scheduled test time. Her first attempt to change it via email was a big fail so she decides to meet with her teacher in person.Laney knows exactly what she is doing when she goes to Mr. Miller’s office hours. This time she won’t take no for an answer.
This short is seriously steamy. It sets the stage, gives us the buildup we want, and then brings on all the heat. I’m so glad we get both POVs because I loved getting in Mr. Miller’s head after Laney sets the stage with her attraction. It made this taboo read more entertaining since we also know how he feels.
And that ending! Such a great set up for more *hint hint.* Whether it stays a short story or becomes a full length novel, one thing is for sure - these two are on fire
The Shelby by Jewel E Ann
4 stars!
Wow. I had no idea what I was getting into when I started this novella. It is different from what I usually read but I loved it nonetheless.
I don’t even want to tell you what it is about because it would ruin it. I will say that I was sucked into the story from the start and was eager to see where it was going. And I had no idea what was coming. It’s twisted and entertaining but I wouldn’t change a thing. And can I just say I love the ending! It’s perfect for this short!!
What If… by K. Bromberg
4 stars!
Shyloh is about to marry the man of her dreams in four days and everything seems to be on track until a fortune teller puts a bug in her head. She brushes it off at first but then realizes her life might not be the one she wants when she is faced with a big “what if.”
I really enjoyed this quick read. It sets the scene for what could be an amazing second chance romance if this ends up being the start to a full-length novel.
There is second guessing when past collides with present and I loved Shyloh and Jake's relationship. It's strong and never-ending even as years pass and it made me so warm inside. I loved it and would love more to their story.
Always Cake by Max Monroe
4 stars!
Oh my goodness, what an adorable short. This novella is a friends-to-lovers romance that gave me exactly what I didn’t know I needed. I was hooked on Emily and Austin and they stole my heart.
The premise is basically like “My Best Friend’s Wedding”. Emily and Austin have been best friends forever, and they share the same birthday and always celebrate together. On their 21st birthday they made a pact that if they weren’t in a relationship by the time they are 35 then they would marry each other.
Their 35th birthday is fast approaching and Emily has to face the truth: she’s in love with Austin and needs to tell him now.
This story is so sweet and swoony, and also so much fun! It gave us lots of feels and history between Emily and Austin even though it’s a quick read. I was actually nervous leading up to their birthday. It’s amazing that I could be so invested after such a short time but I was and I loved it!!
I would love this show too be turned into a full-length novel. I’m dying for all of the details that Emily touched on and more. Such a fun read!
4 stars!
Sincerely, Dane is a sweet little treat that gives us more of Piper and Dane who we met in Dear Ava . They have been friends for ages and have never crossed the line to being more but a scavenger hunt during Halloween may give them the push they need to take a chance.
It’s sweet and funny and I felt Piper and Dane's friendship. Their chemistry is palpable and I believed their attraction and how they didn’t quite know how to be honest about it what they we both feeling. When they open it, it’s a “finally” moment and I loved it. I wouldn’t have minded it being longer or even a full-length novel. You can definitely read it as a standalone but I loved it's connection to Dear Ava which I absolutely adored.
*ARC generously provided by the author*
Office Hours by Alessandra Torre
4 stars!
Office Hours is a forbidden student/teacher treat that really brings on the heat and I devoured it. Laney needs to reschedule her exam since she is supposed to be on a plane out of town during the scheduled test time. Her first attempt to change it via email was a big fail so she decides to meet with her teacher in person.Laney knows exactly what she is doing when she goes to Mr. Miller’s office hours. This time she won’t take no for an answer.
This short is seriously steamy. It sets the stage, gives us the buildup we want, and then brings on all the heat. I’m so glad we get both POVs because I loved getting in Mr. Miller’s head after Laney sets the stage with her attraction. It made this taboo read more entertaining since we also know how he feels.
And that ending! Such a great set up for more *hint hint.* Whether it stays a short story or becomes a full length novel, one thing is for sure - these two are on fire
The Shelby by Jewel E Ann
4 stars!
Wow. I had no idea what I was getting into when I started this novella. It is different from what I usually read but I loved it nonetheless.
I don’t even want to tell you what it is about because it would ruin it. I will say that I was sucked into the story from the start and was eager to see where it was going. And I had no idea what was coming. It’s twisted and entertaining but I wouldn’t change a thing. And can I just say I love the ending! It’s perfect for this short!!
What If… by K. Bromberg
4 stars!
Shyloh is about to marry the man of her dreams in four days and everything seems to be on track until a fortune teller puts a bug in her head. She brushes it off at first but then realizes her life might not be the one she wants when she is faced with a big “what if.”
I really enjoyed this quick read. It sets the scene for what could be an amazing second chance romance if this ends up being the start to a full-length novel.
There is second guessing when past collides with present and I loved Shyloh and Jake's relationship. It's strong and never-ending even as years pass and it made me so warm inside. I loved it and would love more to their story.
Always Cake by Max Monroe
4 stars!
Oh my goodness, what an adorable short. This novella is a friends-to-lovers romance that gave me exactly what I didn’t know I needed. I was hooked on Emily and Austin and they stole my heart.
The premise is basically like “My Best Friend’s Wedding”. Emily and Austin have been best friends forever, and they share the same birthday and always celebrate together. On their 21st birthday they made a pact that if they weren’t in a relationship by the time they are 35 then they would marry each other.
Their 35th birthday is fast approaching and Emily has to face the truth: she’s in love with Austin and needs to tell him now.
This story is so sweet and swoony, and also so much fun! It gave us lots of feels and history between Emily and Austin even though it’s a quick read. I was actually nervous leading up to their birthday. It’s amazing that I could be so invested after such a short time but I was and I loved it!!
I would love this show too be turned into a full-length novel. I’m dying for all of the details that Emily touched on and more. Such a fun read!
October 26, 2021
➳ Rate: 4 / 5 stars
So far I’ve only read Sincerely Dane by Ilsa Madden Mills.
I love that this is a crossover between two of Ilsa’s worlds! I kind of wish that it had been longer. Dane deserved that. We loved him in Dear Ava and hoped he’d get his own book.
I hope it’ll happen one day. I mean friends to lovers who have been in love with each other for a while. Think of all the longing, angsty goodness we’d get if we got the story told throughout the years of their friendship. It would be an epic book.
But anyway this shortie was fun; i loved their little adventure halloween night. It was super cute; i love these two’s friendship. And it had a super sweet ending but it will definitely leave you wanting more.
➳ARC kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review.
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So far I’ve only read Sincerely Dane by Ilsa Madden Mills.
I love that this is a crossover between two of Ilsa’s worlds! I kind of wish that it had been longer. Dane deserved that. We loved him in Dear Ava and hoped he’d get his own book.
I hope it’ll happen one day. I mean friends to lovers who have been in love with each other for a while. Think of all the longing, angsty goodness we’d get if we got the story told throughout the years of their friendship. It would be an epic book.
But anyway this shortie was fun; i loved their little adventure halloween night. It was super cute; i love these two’s friendship. And it had a super sweet ending but it will definitely leave you wanting more.
➳ARC kindly provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review.
➳ Order at: Amazon US
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October 28, 2021
This review is based on Ilsa Madsen Mills contribution to this anthology titled "Sincerely Dane."
If you follow my reviews, than you know Ilsa's publication of "Dear Ava" back in 2020 held (and still holds) such a special place in my heart. Everything about it was perfection, so when we were told this anthology was going to contain Knox's twin brother, Dane, I couldn't wait!! And what a ride it was!
Dane and Piper have such a cute, friends to lovers story, and it seems that time is finally on their side to explore their feelings for one another, and I swear I had the biggest smile on my face the entire time I was reading this. This little snippet alone is worth buying the entire book!
Plus there's some truly amazing authors in this anthology, so you should all go one click now!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
If you follow my reviews, than you know Ilsa's publication of "Dear Ava" back in 2020 held (and still holds) such a special place in my heart. Everything about it was perfection, so when we were told this anthology was going to contain Knox's twin brother, Dane, I couldn't wait!! And what a ride it was!
Dane and Piper have such a cute, friends to lovers story, and it seems that time is finally on their side to explore their feelings for one another, and I swear I had the biggest smile on my face the entire time I was reading this. This little snippet alone is worth buying the entire book!
Plus there's some truly amazing authors in this anthology, so you should all go one click now!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
October 27, 2021
Review of Sincerely Dane by Ilsa Madden-Mills
What a witty, sexy and swoony short story from Ilsa Madden-Mills. Piper and her best friend Dane goes on a treasure hunt for the chance of entering an exclusive Halloween party. And while having fun with friends and attacking crazy challenges, they finally accept their true emotions. Dane is someone who will steal your heart in an instant. A bit c0cky, a whole lot of sweet and undoubtedly charming. Piper is sassy and adorably nerdy. The author made me feel their chemistry and emotional connection very deeply in few chapters and I wished this to be longer!
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I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
What a witty, sexy and swoony short story from Ilsa Madden-Mills. Piper and her best friend Dane goes on a treasure hunt for the chance of entering an exclusive Halloween party. And while having fun with friends and attacking crazy challenges, they finally accept their true emotions. Dane is someone who will steal your heart in an instant. A bit c0cky, a whole lot of sweet and undoubtedly charming. Piper is sassy and adorably nerdy. The author made me feel their chemistry and emotional connection very deeply in few chapters and I wished this to be longer!
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I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
October 27, 2021
A sweet short story that makes you want the long version.
Dane, Knox’s brother from Dear Ava, is newly single. He’s had his eye on Piper for awhile. They’ve been great friends but he’s ready to blur the lines.
He has his chance to make his move when he invites Piper on a scavenger hunt. Fun memorable moments ensue. It’s the perfect opportunity to lay his heart on the line.
An interesting premise with a great couple. I enjoyed this short story which I am hoping is the beginning of a beautiful romance.
Dane, Knox’s brother from Dear Ava, is newly single. He’s had his eye on Piper for awhile. They’ve been great friends but he’s ready to blur the lines.
He has his chance to make his move when he invites Piper on a scavenger hunt. Fun memorable moments ensue. It’s the perfect opportunity to lay his heart on the line.
An interesting premise with a great couple. I enjoyed this short story which I am hoping is the beginning of a beautiful romance.
July 11, 2022
“Two more days …….”
I loved One More Step the first Anthology but this one hits different, I freaking loved it. There’s LOTS of romance, Insta love, revenge plotting, age gap, affairs, best friend love story’s, heartbreak, teacher student seduction and a runaway bride. So many of these short story’s have brought me new authors and a longer TBR.
While this book is huge yet was surprisingly easy to get though. I love that the proceeds of this book go to charity and cannot want to get my hands on a physical copy one day.
Contributing authors include: Aileen Erin, Alessandra Torre, Chanda Hahn, Charleigh Rose, Colleen Hoover, Dominique Laura, Eric R. Asher, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Jennifer Wilson, Jessica Hawkins, Jewel E. Ann, K. Bromberg, Kandi Steiner, Karina Halle, Katie Ashley, Kelsie Stelting, Laurelin Paige, Leia Stone, Lexi Ryan, Lora Richardson, M. Robinson, Marni Mann, Max Monroe, Meagan Brandy, Micalea Smeltzer, Dr. Rebecca Sharp, R.K. Lilley, S.J. West, Tijan and Willow Aster.
I loved One More Step the first Anthology but this one hits different, I freaking loved it. There’s LOTS of romance, Insta love, revenge plotting, age gap, affairs, best friend love story’s, heartbreak, teacher student seduction and a runaway bride. So many of these short story’s have brought me new authors and a longer TBR.
While this book is huge yet was surprisingly easy to get though. I love that the proceeds of this book go to charity and cannot want to get my hands on a physical copy one day.
Contributing authors include: Aileen Erin, Alessandra Torre, Chanda Hahn, Charleigh Rose, Colleen Hoover, Dominique Laura, Eric R. Asher, Ilsa Madden-Mills, Jennifer Wilson, Jessica Hawkins, Jewel E. Ann, K. Bromberg, Kandi Steiner, Karina Halle, Katie Ashley, Kelsie Stelting, Laurelin Paige, Leia Stone, Lexi Ryan, Lora Richardson, M. Robinson, Marni Mann, Max Monroe, Meagan Brandy, Micalea Smeltzer, Dr. Rebecca Sharp, R.K. Lilley, S.J. West, Tijan and Willow Aster.
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