Tag: ya contemporary romance

Review: Broken Beautiful Hearts by Kami Garcia

From the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, comes BROKEN BEAUTIFUL HEARTS—a red-hot romance that will break your heart and put it back together again! Don’t miss this stunning new title from Kami Garcia! BROKEN BEAUTIFUL HEARTS is now available at all fine retailers. Order your copy today! Book info: Title:  Broken Beautiful Hearts […]

Posted February 8, 2018 by Lisa Mandina in / 4 Comments

Two Young Adult Tear-Jerker Mini-Reviews

These are two YA books that I read and cried even as I enjoyed them more than anything this January.  All of them got 5 stars from me. Without Merit by Colleen Hoover: Published:  October 3rd, 2017 Source:  Purchased paperback/listened to digitally downloaded audiobook from Library My Rating:  5 stars I purchased this book when […]

Posted February 1, 2018 by Lisa Mandina in / 0 Comments

Blog Tour with Author Interview and Giveaway: Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann

Book info: Title: Let’s Talk About Love Author:  Claire KannPublished by: Swoon ReadsPublication date: January 23rd, 2018Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: Alice had her whole summer planned. Non-stop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting–working at the library to pay her share of […]

Posted January 25, 2018 by Lisa Mandina in giveaway / 8 Comments

Blog Tour – Author Interview with Giveaway: My New Crush Gave to Me by Shani Petroff

Book info: Title:  My New Crush Gave to Me Author:  Shani PetroffPublished by: Swoon ReadsPublication date: October 31st 2017Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: This sweet, funny holiday romance from the author of Romeo And What’s Her Name features cute boys, plenty of rom-com mishaps, and a determined heroine readers are certain to fall for. […]

Posted November 3, 2017 by Lisa Mandina in giveaway / 8 Comments

ARC Review: Butterfly Suicide by Mary Ann Loesch

Book info: Title:  Butterfly Suicide Author:  Mary Ann Loesch Genre:  YA Contemporary/Romance Release Date:  July 11th, 2017 Publisher:  Independent Source:  Pump Up Your Book! Virtual Book Publicity Tours for an honest review My rating:  5 stars Synopsis: Butterfly suicide. The blood on the cafeteria floor has been washed away and the bullet holes plastered over, […]

Posted October 30, 2017 by Lisa Mandina in / 2 Comments

Review: Kiss Me in New York by Catherine Rider

Book info: Title:   Kiss Me in New York  Author:  Catherine Rider Genre:  YA contemporary romance Release Date:  October 3rd, 2017 Publisher:  KCP Loft Source:  ARC from publisher for honest review My rating:  5 stars Synopsis: It’s Christmas Eve at JFK in NYC.Charlotte is a British student, waiting for a flight home after the worst semester […]

Posted October 3, 2017 by Lisa Mandina in / 6 Comments

Blog Tour with Author Interview and Giveaway: Ann, Not Annie by Sage Steadman

Book info: Title: Ann, Not Annie Author:  Sage SteadmanPublication date: September 20th, 2017Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: Ann, not Annie, is tired of her nominal existence and has vowed to turn things around by dating the hottest guy in school, Jacob Waters. Easier said than done since Jacob isn’t even aware she exists. The […]

Posted September 11, 2017 by Lisa Mandina in giveaway / 2 Comments

Blog Tour – Author Interview with Giveaway: Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager

Book info: Title:  Dating the It GuyAuthor:  Krysten Lindsay HagerPublication date: March 21st, 2017Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: Emme is a sophomore in high school who starts dating, Brendon Agretti, the popular senior who happens to be a senator’s son and well-known for his good looks. Emme feels out of her comfort zone in […]

Posted August 29, 2017 by Lisa Mandina in giveaway / 13 Comments

Blog Tour with Author Interview and Giveaway: Kissing Max Holden by Katy Upperman

Book info: Title:  Kissing Max Holden Author:  Katy UppermanPublished by: Swoon ReadsPublication date: August 1st, 2017Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: Kissing Max Holden was a terrible idea… After his father has a life-altering stroke, Max Holden isn’t himself. As his long-time friend, Jillian Eldridge only wants to help him, but she doesn’t know how. […]

Posted August 3, 2017 by Lisa Mandina in giveaway / 8 Comments

Blog Tour with Giveaway: Just Friends by Tiffany Pitcock

Book info: Title:  Just FriendsAuthor:  Tiffany PitcockPublished by: Swoon ReadsPublication date: August 1st 2017Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult Synopsis: A new spin on the classic smart-girl-and-bad-boy setup, this witty contemporary romance shows how easily a friendship – even one built on an elaborate lie – can become so much more. Jenny meets Chance for the […]

Posted July 31, 2017 by Lisa Mandina in giveaway / 6 Comments