It’s time for another Show Us Your Books with Jana and Steph. Come share what books you’ve read in the last month and get some ideas of new things to read at the same time!
Blow Down by J.L. Merrow is the fourth book in a series that I just LOVE. Each book contains it’s own separate mystery, but I recommend reading all the books in order because it follows the same couple and you really get to know them and see them grow (FYI, this is an m/m romance).
My full review can be found here.
Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Pénélope Bagieu. This is a graphic novel full of little stories about amazing women in history. I learned a lot about people I’d heard of, and others that I’d never learned anything about. These are some great people – who just happen to be women – and I read this one last month for Women’s History Month. I definitely recommend!
My full review can be found here.
Soul to Keep by Garrett Leigh is an m/m romance about two seemingly very opposite people. It’s a companion novel, but I never read the first book and I felt like I could follow along just fine since this book is about a new couple. I would suggest this more for people who already read and enjoy m/m romance. My one complaint is that I wish it was a bit longer!
My full review can be found here.
Hard Line by Sidney Bell is the second book in a series. While this one follows a new couple, I would recommend reading them in order because the overarching mystery/story line kind of connects between the two. However, I will say that I liked Hard Line better than the first and I thought the relationship – both romantic and otherwise – between Tobias and Sullivan was really well done. I just loved these characters. I will let you know that this one features a bdsm relationship but I thought it was done really well and showed the trust between the guys.
My full review can be found here.
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While I’ve read a lot more in the past month, these are the only reviews I have on the blog since the last Show Us Your Books. Don’t worry – I’ll be sharing a lot more book reviews this month!
Anything catch your eye? Let me know!
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It looks like you had some good reads in the last month, Lauren! I’m pretty keen on looking into the Sidney Bell series because it does sound like something I’d enjoy.
Have you read Mackenzi Lee’s Bygone Badass Broads? The first book on your list reminded me a bit of that title, so maybe you would enjoy it! I haven’t read it myself but it sounds super interesting.
I hope your next month of reading is even better 😀
I haven’t read it yet, but I DO own it, so it will happen soon! 🙂
-Lauren
I was actually looking at that Brazen book as a gift for a friend’s upcoming birthday, I think she would love it!
Oh my your reading list puts mine to shame! I am on th page 15 of the same book for the past week, because I keep falling asleep!!!
Brazen sounds excellent and I’m adding it to my TBR. I’m also going to check out that series by Merrow. I’m not a big romance fans but I don’t mind romance if there is some mystery mixed in.
It’s a GREAT mix of romance and mystery, so I think you’d enjoy it!
I’m going to look up Brazen! Thanks!
A few good ones there and Hard Line is probably the one I’ll be reading soon.
Karen @ For What It’s Worth
Brazen sounds interesting! i’ll have to check it out. i’m not a fan of m/m romance myself, but glad you’re enjoying those!
Brazen totally looks like it would be up my alley! Love these picks 🙂
What a great reading month. I love the look and sound of My Soul to Keep. I’ll have to look for that one.
You sure have read many books in a short time. Good for you, Lauren. My list is much shorter 😛 I just finished Flaming Crimes by Florida author Chrys Fey. Currently reading Voyager by Diana Gabaldon (3rd in the series). It’s super lengthy. So probably will still be reading that one a year from now. Also, currently reading Ellen In Pieces. So, not real exciting. I’m going to add Brazen to my TBR. Thanks for sharing your books!
Do you do full reviews for every book? I’m not sure why I didn’t notice that before. I don’t think I could keep up. Plus I don’t really fancy myself a book reviewer. LOL
Yeah, I do full reviews for almost every book I read. Sometimes they are mini reviews if I’m reviewing more than one book in a post though.
I am really intrigued by Brazen. Thanks for sharing your reviews!
Soul To Keep sounds interesting, will have to check it out!
I wish I enjoyed graphic novels because Brazen sounds fascinating
Brazen sounds awesome! I will definitely have to check that out!! Good reading month for you!
Wow, I don’t read nearly that number of books in a month!!! The only time I really read is before I go to sleep at night. I’m lucky if I finish one book in 3 months, lol! I really like mystery novels with a romantic twist, but I’ve never read any m/m. I might have to check one of these out!
I like the sound of this link-up. I’ve never heard of Brazen but I like what it offers. Sometimes having illustrations to go along with a story help you absorb the material more. Happy April!
I love this link-up; you should join in! Second Tuesday of every month. 🙂 And Brazen is wonderful!!
Brazen sounds like a great book for me and my 12 year-old daughter!
Yay, I loved Brazen too! So unique and informative! The other books you listed sound good, too- glad that you liked them all, that’s always a huge plus! Hope you have another fabulous reading month!
I still haven’t tried any graphic novels. Brazen sounds amazing, but I’m never sure if I’d actually enjoy a graphic novel. I’ll definitely keep it in mind if I ever feel like giving one a try!
This might be a good one to try because it’s like little “short stories” of various women and not one full story.
Yay! New books to read! I’m currently reading Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King. Gotta catch up on my horror 😉
I’ve been eyeing up Brazen – maybe soon!
I saw a review somewhere just last week for Brazen and it was positive, sounds like a good one.
Brazen is one I would definitely like to add to my collection. It sounds great.
Brazen sounds like such a fun one, and I imagine it would make a really great gift too, maybe for a graduation!
Brazen sounds really interesting and completely different than from what I normally read. I will have to check it out.
Lots of romance fit into your month. I remember really liking the sound of some of these books. Looks like you had a good reading month!
Soul to Keep and Brazen both look good Lauren. Thanks for sharing!
oh the Brazen graphic novel sounds AMAZING! I’m seeing some great reviews for it on a few blogs and I’m so so intrigued!
Glad you enjoyed your reads! I want to check out Brazen!!! 🙂 XO – Alexandra
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These all sound great but Soul to Keep is one I think I need to read next! Thanks for some great recommendations!
Yay for enjoying your reads lately 🙂
Brazen sounds great! We need more books like this and being that it’s a graphic novel, that might make the content appeal to more people.