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Mini Indie Romance Book Reviews

Mini Indie Romance Book Reviews

February 16, 2023 Posted by angelreads Book Reviews, Mini Reviews No Comments

I haven’t shared some mini reviews in quite some time, so I thought now would be a perfect time. What I have been reading so far this year is all over the place but it has been all indie romance. Which shouldn’t surprise anyone. And today I’m sharing my thoughts on three of the books that I have read so far this year. 

Overall I really liked all three of these books for different reasons, so let’s get into it. The books that I am sharing my thoughts on today are The Wrong Bride (The Windsors #1) by Catharina Maura, Where Good Girls Go To Die (Good Girls #1) by Holly Renee and Sticks and Stone by Grace McGinty. Let’s Go.

The Wrong Bride (The Windsors #1) by Catharina Maura.

This book has been popping up all over my social media lately and the next thing I knew I was reading it and I am so glad that I did.

It’s a romance that is messy and angsty but works oh so well. When Raven’s sister doesn’t show up for her wedding, Raven has no choice and takes her sister’s place. One major issue, Raven has always loved Ares.

The Wrong Bride is full of so many ups and downs. not only between Raven and Ares but family situations. If you don’t like drama then this book may not be for you.

However, there are also many sweet parts, sexy parts and parts where you don’t want to stop reading. it’s one of those books that you are either going to love or hate.

 

Where Good Girls Go To Die (Good Girls #1) by Holly Renee.

This second-chance romance is sexy and gritty. Where Good Girls Go to Die follows Parker and Olivia as they are bought together again after years of being apart.

It’s angsty to the tea and that is why I loved it so much. There is so much history between the pair and the attraction is there even after all this time.

Holly Renee knows how to create characters that are real and flawed, but you cannot but love.

If you are looking for a steamy, second-chance romance that is messy then this is the book for you

Sticks and Stone by Grace McGinty.

Grace McGinty has been on my tbr for a while now but I’ve never known which book to pick up. But her newest release caught my eye right away. A why choose ice hockey romance? Umm yes, please!

And while I didn’t love it, I still ended up really enjoying it. It’s complicated, heartwarming and sexy all at the same time. 

Nova has been through some shit, and when life throws even more at her she knows she needs to stand up and take it in full force. But she isn’t doing it alone, now that River, Devan and Rigby are in her life. 

Overall, the writing was okay, there were a few things that didn’t stand out to me. But I did have a fantastic time reading it and looking forward to reading more books from Grace McGinty soon. 

 

And there we go. Those are some mini indie romance reviews. I enjoyed each of these books or different reasons and I am so excited to read more from each author. Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? Let’s chat! 

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I can’t before it’s already October and so close to the end of the year. Which means it’s time to wrap up my reading. 2026 hasn’t been my best reading year but I want to try and finish it off with as many books as I can! 

What books are you hoping to read before the end of the year? 

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins 
Beautiful Broken Redemption by Catherine Cowles 
The Keeper by Ana Huang 
The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson
Alma Vampires by Elena Armas
Long Song by Elle Kennedy 
The Last King of Faerie by Cassandra Clare 
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Game Misconduct by Ari Baran 
In Stormy Weather by Chelsea Curto 
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It’s spooky season and do you know the best thing to do in October as a reader? Oh read a romance book that is perfect for the season. 

Here are some of my spooky romance reads that I think are perfect to read this month: 

In the Dark by Chelsea Curto 
Hot for Slayer by Ali Hazelwood 
The Female by Invi Wright 
Soul Searching by Lyla Sage 
Bride by Ali Hazelwood 
A Soul To Keep by Opal Reyne 
Ghost by Kat Blackthorne 
Serpentine Valentine by Giana Darling 
Gothikana by RuNyx 

What are you reading this month? 🧛

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I had such a great time reading this book. I didn’ I had such a great time reading this book. I didn’t know what to expect, but at the same time it was exactly what I wanted.

Driven is an entertaining, suspenseful new adult romance debut that has a second chance romance, is brothers best friend and has fast cars. 

It’s one of those books that is perfect for those looking for something that they won’t want to put down, leave them second guessing and wanting more. 

It’s full of second changes, finding yourself and falling for the one person that is forbidden. 

This is all such a great debut novel that makes me want to read more from Emma J Warrender.

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Honestly I haven’t been a lot this year at all, es Honestly I haven’t been a lot this year at all, especially compared to what I normally read. Because you know life but I wanted to share some of my latest reads. 

I finished a series, I re read a book that I had an inch to read. I also picked up another YA! Who am I? Nothing really that stood out but knocked a few more off my tbr. 

What are some of your latest reads? Anything that has stood out for you? A 5 star? Let’s chat! 

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