Get your amazon browser ready to snag all the free kindle books!  It's Romancebookworms stuff your kindle day and there are so many goodies out there to download for free!  If you didn't know this was started 10 years ago as a way to support indie authors and has grown every year! I have so many free books from this program and I absolutely love it because it's a great way to find new authors to love! 

When you go to the website you will see the "free books" tab at the top!  When you hover over this you will be able to select the one that you use. I use Kindle so all my links below that I am downloading/recommending will be linked to Amazon!  

Forsaken Mate by Vasilisa Drake
A fresh retelling of Hades and Persephone with shifters, betrayal, and spice.
Keywords: wolf shifters, rejected fated mates, Hades and Persephone, mentor/mentee, tons of banter, spicy slow burn, MF

A Vow of Dragons and Storms by G. Bailey
Dragons don’t exist anymore. Neither do their legendary fae riders…until I stumble into a mansion full of them and make enemies with the king. The first book in The Lost Fae Riders Series. This is a full-length fantasy, dragon-rider romance with an enemy who might become a lover, found family, the best romance tropes, and a main character who loves reading almost as much as you.
Keywords: Romantasy, dragon riders, enemies to lovers, who did this to you?, fish out of water, deadly trials.

A Deal with the Shadow King [Curse of the Fae] by Anya J Cosgrove
A spirited princess. A cursed king. A forbidden love that could ruin or save them both. Beauty and the Beast and Hades and Persephone collide in this enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity romance. Slow-burn. 18+.
Keywords: Enemies-to-lovers, dark-ish, shadow daddy​

Blood & Brujas by Mikayla D Hornedo 
I LOVED this one and will 100% reread before the sequel comes out this year! A dark fantasy why choose featuring a morally gray latina witch. Set in a world inspired by Avatar the Last Airbender & The Witcher.
Keywords: Fantasy why choose, Witchy books, elemental magic, morally grey FMC, bi rep

Crown Princess Academy by J.R. Thorn writing as A.J. Flowers
Magic is dying. The only way to restore it is for the fae prince to find his bride through bride trials where the human crown princess candidates compete in deadly trials. And when a candidate from the slums is picked, the entire kingdom is in for a huge surprise.
Keywords: Bride trials, romantasy, Upper YA/NA

Veiled in Stars and Silver (Enemies Ever After) by J. Ann Curtis
He's the dread pirate captain who kidnapped her brothers and she's out for revenge. For seven years, Wendy has been preparing for the day that she can finally return to Neverland, rescue her brothers, and take her vengeance on Captain Hook. But when she finally returns, things in Neverland aren't how Wendy remembers.
Keywords: Enemies to Lovers, Falling for the Villain, Only One Bed, Peter Pan Retelling, Stabby FMC

A Taste of Red by Stephanie Lee
A Sapphic Romantasy inspired by Little Red Riding Hood. "Wolves are superior, and Reds are deadly." Among all of the lies and loss, hate and tears, the two of us found each other and not even death can separate us now.
Keywords: WLW, sapphic, romantasy, fairytale retelling, forbidden love, enemies to lovers, wolves, magick

Blood Queen by Caitlin Denman
As queen of a kingdom plagued by murders, Layla struggles to live up to the expectations her parents had of her. In agreeing to marry a foreign prince, she hopes to find a way to bring stability back to the land. But as more lies come to the surface, Layla will do whatever it takes to keep her kingdom safe—even murder.
Keywords: Enemies to lovers, Touch her and die, Arranged marriage, Strong female lead, Animal companion​​

Queen of Earth and Stone (Crescent Queens Trilogy) by Tricia Meyers
She will take the throne or die trying. He will protect her at all costs, even if it means breaking his own heart.
Keywords: fae, found family, touch her and die, feminist themes​

The King's Favorite by Tanya Anne Crosby
Fearing her "gifts" will be used to defeat her half-sister, Empress Matilda, Elspeth Pendragon escapes the Black Mountain priory that has sheltered her and her four sisters since her father's death, only to find herself indebted to, of all men, a Scotsman, whose loyalties are in question...
Keywords: historical fantasy, historical romance, romantic fantasy, medieval romance, medieval fantasy​

A Wildflower in the Wind by Megan Shade
Ever since her mother fell victim to the Lonely Death, Azalea has tried to find a cure in the fabled petals of the moonflowers, but her attempts at conquering death are derailed when a secret is unearthed—one that forces her into captivity at the hands of the large, arrogant, and frustratingly handsome Fae Commander of the wicked Black King. Determined to protect the friends she calls family, she is forced to embark on a journey of danger and betrayal that will threaten everything she has ever thought to be true. But despite the monsters hiding in every shadow, Azalea realizes that the biggest threat of all may be the Commander and the way her body hums with his every touch.
Keywords: Enemies to lovers, touch her and die, who did this to you, one bed/horse, found family​, 18+

What Lies Within Masks & Shadows [Promises of the Marked] by Nicolle May
Alora—a Marked One—is bound to a fate of suffering by the infernal torment and cruelty of her betrothed, Lord Kaine. Outside his walls, evil and shadow terrorizes Elysian, and as the Savage Prince sets his attention on Alora next, the lines between monster and savior blur. Can Alora ever truly be free under those who have bound themselves to her, or will her only escape sit masked in shadow?
Keywords: Enemies to lovers, high heat slow burn, Fantasy Traumance, found family, shadow magic, DV survivor rep, trauma healing, hurt/ comfort, ADHD rep, mental health rep, morally gray MMC, feminine rage

The Divine and the Cursed (Fae of Alastríona) by J.E. Reed
Arianna is captured and thrown before the most feared Fae male on the continent. What will happen when she decides to save a monster and reveals her greatest secret?
Keywords: Enemies to Lovers, Fated Mates, Grumpy/Sunshine, Angsty MMC, Elemental Magic​

A Mortal Queen: Stolen by S.P. Woods
Kylin, a mortal young woman, is thrown into a century-long feud between kingdoms of Elves and Vampires. Once a naive daughter of a struggling community, her life is forever changed one bloody and fateful night. She finds herself torn between her duty to her people and a newfound lust-driven love that she can't deny.
Keywords: Vampire Romance, Royal Romance, Outcast FMC​

It's that time again where there are 1000's of free books available for download!  I love supporting indie authors and honestly just finding new authors and stories this way!  I have SO many books on my kindle that I will always have options!  If you're new here Stuff Your Kindle Day (also available for Kobo, iPad, Nook, & Android) is a day where many independent authors offer their books for free.  It's a fantastic way to find new tropes, genres, and authors to add to your library.  I personally always look on my computer, but that is also why I created this post to cut down the 1000's of books into the genres that I prefer. I have highlighted Romantasy (my top favorite), sports romance,  and I also left the keywords so you can use CTRL+F to search on here as well.  If you want to check out the full site click here - we don't believe in gatekeeping in the book community! 

Heart of Silk and Shadows (Fae Isles) by Lisette Marshall
As a human servant at the Crimson Court, Allie knows better than to anger the fae. But when an unwanted suitor threatens her younger sister, Allie can think of only one way to protect her family: steal from the most powerful lord of them all.
Keywords: Fae romantasy, enemies to lovers, he falls first, standalone, tormented hero with wings, all the banter

Veil of Fate (Completed Fates of Mirror Trilogy) by Jinapher J. Hoffman
Win The Hand of Fate. Unveil Every Truth. Parents murdered and brother stolen: meet Zora Vyner, a spit-fire woman turned vengeful spymaster on the hunt for the secrets of her past...
Keywords: Who Did This To You, Touch Her and Die, Lust to Enemies To Lovers, Twist on Fated Mates, Fight to the Death Bride Trials, Dark Romantasy, 22-Year-Old FMC, Strong Female Lead, Men in Masks, Completed Trilogy, First Person POV, Romance Driven Plot, Part of a Multiverse of Feminine Rage

Curse & Kingdom by Ember Blackthorn
Three cursed brothers. One ordinary girl. And a sizzling, magical romance like no other...
Keywords: romantasy, royalty, love triangle, court intrigue, enemies to lovers, fake relationship

Spindle of Sin (Once Upon a Wicked Villain) by Candace Robinson & Amber R. Duell
Welcome to the dark world of Grimm, where the villains are as wicked as their desires.
Keywords: Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, fairy tale retelling​, villain gets the girl

The Other Side of the Mirror by Dana Evyn
Eva is thrust into the faerie realm after her family’s murders… and must find her fae soulmate in order to break a world-ending curse. But she soon learns all is not what it seems, and that the murderer is closer than she thinks.
Keywords: Romantasy, fae romance, dark fantasy

Bound to the Fae [Court of Cruel Fae] by Hailey Gonzales
She’s a hybrid fae forced to enter the Day Court against her will. He's an enemy spying on her from the shadows. He might be the key to her escape... if she can trust him.
Keywords: Enemies to lovers, royal fae, shadow daddy, forbidden romance, elemental magic, knife to throat, fated mates

Nights of Obedience by Rachel Mays
Nights of Obedience is a dark romantasy that follows Emilie, a smart and sassy future bride to the King and Ladon, the King’s brother who doesn’t believe Emilie is fit to be Queen. An unexpected twists turns these two foes into reluctant allies…and maybe something more.
Keywords: dark fantasy, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, spicy, non con, dub con

Blood & Brujas by Mikayla D Hornedo -- 4 star read for me!
From the moment Dayanara could wield a blade, she's been used as a weapon for Caldera, a kingdom of fierce brujas. Whenever her mother, the all-powerful Acna, points her in the direction to kill, Dayanara follows.
Keywords: why choose, fantasy why choose, bi rep, wlw, dark fantasy​

A Twist of Night and Day by Aubrey Winters
He hates me, and I hate him. But we have to work together to save Asteria... and I'll end up working for him if we succeed.
Keywords: Enemies to lovers, faeries, one bed, YA, He falls first, magic quest​

Storm of Chaos and Shadows by C. L. Briar
Amid the growing viciousness of the fae realm, Elara discovers a trail of blood and ash on her quest to avenge her slaughtered family.
Keywords: Fae, fated mates, spicy slow burn

Taking Medusa (A Greek Mythology Romantasy Retelling) by S.M. McCoy
Now that the gods have found me… I’m destined to die. In a game between gods and monsters, my fate is entwined with my heart, and saving Atlantis, saving Poseidon... could mean sacrificing more than my life, but the lives of all the monsters that came before me and all the ones yet to surface.
Keywords: Greek Mythology, romantasy, slow burn, gods and monsters, Medusa retelling, fated mates, fantasy adventure, fast-paced

Owned (Faeborne Brides Book One) by Siren Crow
An entitled dark hero, a smart sassy heroine, and a forced marriage start the first move in a deadly strategic game between humans and fae.
Keywords: Hades x Persephone retelling, Shadow Daddy hero, Black FMC, Fated Mates, Fae/Human Romance, Morally Grey hero, King Kink, Romantasy, Forced marriage, Kidnapping

Hello booklovers! We are back at it again browsing through the Romancebookworms.com for their Stuff Your Kindle Day. If you're new around here I am an avid reader and love a good deal, and what's better than snagging some free books? Now although it says stuff your Kindle, you do not actually have to use Amazon and go thorough Amazon or use the Kindle app (my preferred method).  If you go to the main page you are able to select you preferred retailer and then search the books.  You can use Amazon, Barnes & Noble Nook, Apple Books, Kobo, or Google Play.  Once you select your retailer then you can search by categories to find the books that you want. 

As a reminder these books will not all be from authors you know, which is the fun part in my opinion!  It's a great way to discover new authors, genres, and test out what you like because there is no cost! Plus it's a great way to support these authors by sharing about it as well since most are indie authors.

I searched through the categories and put together what books I am interested in and suggest.  Just a reminder that if you want to scour the webpage I highly suggest doing it on your computer so that you can ctrl+f for keywords for what you are interested in - I suggest that on here too!! Also, sometimes there are errors so when you click on the book make sure that it shows the price as $0.00 as shown in this image to the right! 

It's that time again where you can snag hundreds of Kindle books for free again! Romancebookworms.com has so many romance books with sub-genres where you can search specifically find what you are looking for! I will also search for keywords as well if I am looking for a specific trope so it makes it much easier if you are looking on a web browser!  I honestly love combing through this list so here are my recommendations and what I am snagging for Stuff your Kindle Day this time! Reminder these are my favorites and all ones that I have added to my kindle. I love fantasy, spicy, and some paranormal! You can use CTRL+F to search keywords on here or if you want to go through the massive list head to the original website above and search away to find your fave tropes!

Sometimes there are changes so make sure before you purchase you check that it costs $0.00! 

One Night Puck - Jessa York
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Or does it? When my Elvis-impersonator-officiated-quickie wedding—to a barely legal, smokin’ hot woman goes viral—the team owners have their own solution to that problem.
Keywords: Hockey Romance, Age Gap

The Fall of Us (A Grumpy Sunshine, Age Gap, Fake Dating Romance) - Kennedy Fox
What happens when you travel across the country for your dream job and end up sharing a bed with an older man who volunteers you to be his fake girlfriend? You hope you don’t fall in love when it’s time to say goodbye.
Keywords: fake dating, only one bed, age gap, small town romance, grumpy/sunshine

Scoring Sutton - Jennifer Bonds (KU)
Two years ago, DJ Parker shattered my confidence, but when I decided to get revenge on the self-proclaimed football god, I never imagined I’d find myself fighting for my gymnastics scholarship or filling in for the university mascot. The arrogant baller is everywhere I look these days, and time has done nothing to diminish our chemistry, so when he vows to redeem himself and suggests an enemies-with-benefits arrangement, I’m down. After all, Parker and I will never be anything more…
Keywords: sports romance, enemies-to-lovers, reverse grumpy/sunshine, second chance, he falls first

A Little Wilder (Wilder Adventures) - Serena Bell - I've read others in this series and they're cute!
The woman I had a smoking hot one-night stand with in Vegas? I haven’t seen her since that night, but the instant I lay eyes on her, I know my role as the boy-next-door brother is about to change. She’s pregnant, and it’s mine.
Keywords: small town, steamy, rom com, accidental pregnancy, cinnamon roll hero

Flirting with the Playboy (Harbor Highlands Series) - Gia Stevens
After Charlie Hansley catches her boyfriend cheating on a dating app, she does the first thing she can think of… set up a fake profile to catch him in the act. But when Adonis21 strikes up a conversation with her, she has no idea she’s actually texting the office playboy. Flirting with the Playboy is a steamy, fast-paced, workplace, dating app romantic comedy.
Keywords: Office Romance, Romcom, Dating App, He Falls First
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The Devil You Know - Veronica Eden (KU)
I’m all set for college, but one thing isn’t on my packing list: my v-card…and my brother’s best friend is the perfect tutor for every spicy lesson I want to learn.
Keywords: brother's best friend, secret relationship, spicy lessons, teach me trope, fake dating, sports romance

​Forbidden Devil (Book 1 in the Nashville Devils Series) - Melissa Ivers (KU)
Rule number one of hockey team ownership: don't sleep with the players. Sounds easy enough until I run into my ex--the new team captain.
Keywords: hockey romance, second chance, forbidden (office), dirty talking hero

Cutie Pie (Playing for Keeps) - Nichole Rose (KU)
When the bad boy of the NHL sets out to win the heart of his former coach's daughter, he's not above playing dirty…or rigging a Win-a-Date contest. But convincing this spitfire that there's more than just a spark between them will require a whole lot of ingenuity. And the whole world is watching.
Keywords: steamy rom com, age gap romance, hockey romance, instalove, alpha male, curvy heroine, sports romance

Touched By The Devil - Angel Lawson (KU)
Sugar Voss has one rule: Keep your hands to yourself. Sebastian Wilcox broke that rule the instant they met. Can the guy that channels all his energy into fights, fast cars, and sex, win over the the one girl that wants nothing to do with him?
Keywords: Prep-school romance, m/f, angst, trauma fiction

Campus Player - Jennifer Sucevic
The one guy I’d like to steer clear of is the very same one on this campus I can’t seem to get away from. But what if Rowan Michaels isn’t the player I pegged him to be? What if one little secret has the capability to change everything between us?
Keywords: New Adult Football Romance, Enemies-to-Lovers, Coach's Daughter, Off-Limits, Virgin, Dual Sports

I'm sure plenty of you have started hearing about Stuff Your Kindle Day but it can be a little overwhelming.  I'm here to help you out and give you some ideas to help make it a little less stressful!  Stuff your Kindle Day happens 4 times a year with the next one being June 30th.  After that there will be another one on September 20th and then again December 27th.  Now, this is a great day to find new authors because you won't find big name authors or super popular books.  I love this because then you can find smaller, indie authors, and of course find new series' to read! 

Romance Book Worms has their blog post all set up for you to search by different categories with descriptions of the book and keywords too!  The categories listed are: Young Adult, Mystery with Romantic Elements, Historical Romance, Fantasy Romance, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Sci-Fi Romance, Romantic Suspense, New Adult & Rom Com books, Women’s Fiction and Chick Lit, Sweet Contemporary Romance, Steamy Contemporary Romance, and Erotic Romance.  I highly suggest you look on your computer browser and not your phone so you can use the search feature (ctrl+f) to make searching for keywords you like easier!

Right now there are already some books that are free!  I've already downloaded some and below will tell you what ones I already snagged and what ones I am planning on getting tomorrow.  But before I do, I wanted to give a heads up for those that are newer to romance what some of the keywords mean so that there aren't any surprises!  For example I tend to stay away from "why choose" and "reverse harem" because those aren't genres of books I tend to like as much as others.

• HEA = happily ever after
• M/M = two males
• FMC = female main character
• MMC = male main character
• Dark romance = darker themes with mature content ex. morally-grey, content warnings, trauma, violence
• WLW = women loving women
• Why Choose/Reverse Harem = one woman multiple men, ends up with all of them
• PNR = paranormal romance
• YA = young adult

Here are the books I already snagged, most are romance but wanted to share to give you an idea of what is available!  I have them linked in the description and have the covers below as well that are clickable to "purchase" for free as well!
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Touchdown Baby: A College Football Romantic Comedy (Kings of Chicago North Book 1)Enter, Junior Morgan. Exit, my clothes! This college football quarterback has met his match (psst! It's the Coach's daughter)! Keywords: sports romance, quarterback and the coach's daughter, forbidden love, accidental pregnancy

Crave (Off-Limits Book 1)
Crave is an illicit, forbidden age gap romance from WSJ and USA Today bestselling author Piper Lawson. This full-length novel is book 1 in the Off-Limits trilogy, an addictive, enthralling romance.
Keywords: age gap; student professor; forbidden; college; office sexy times; public sexy times

Leave Him Loved: A Small Town Standalone Romance​ - KU
​I’m not small town material, and that’s how I meant for it to stay. That is until Reeve Colton—country boy extraordinaire—rams into me with a grocery cart and lets a few darlin’ endearments slip. If only our happily ever after could’ve rode off into the sunset right then and there…
Keywords: small town, friends to lovers, opposites attract

Spinning Out (The Blackhawk Boys Book 1)
​A former football star finds himself in close quarters with his best friend’s girl—the only woman he’s ever loved.
Keywords: sports romance, angst, love, friends to lovers

Catching Quinn: An Enemies-to-Lovers Sports Romance (Waverly Wildcats Book 2) - KU
When I decided to ditch my v-card on Greek Row, I didn't count on Cooper-the-cockblocking-jockhole or his misguided sense of bro code putting an embarrassing end to my hookup. After all, Waverly’s star wide receiver is the most notorious player on campus. But two can play at this game and I'm playing to win.
Keywords: Enemies-to-Lovers, Brother's Best Friend, Sports Romance, Hot Mess Virgin, Protective Alpharoll

The Billionaire Innkeeper of Half Moon Bay - KU
​Billionaire developer Jacob Bellamie has always put his career first and relationships second. Thrust into the unexpected role of full-time father for his teenage daughter, he travels to his hometown for some family help. Except his family seems more intent on drama than help, and there's an unexpected--and inconveniently attractive--guest at the inn...
Keywords: sweet billionaire

A Deal with the Earl - KU
There's was a marriage of convenience. She loves another. He vowed to never love again.
Keywords: steamy, regency romance, arranged marriage, enemies to friends to lovers

Blood & Bones (Ava Crowley, Vampire Slayer #1)
Ava Crowley has a secret. A vampire saved her life. There's only one problem though...doing so means Cassius has claimed her blood as his, bringing forth a litany of consequences that will change both their lives forever.
Keywords: vampire romance, enemies to lovers, slow-burn

And these are the ones that I plan on getting on the 30th when they are free, many of these are also romance but have quite a few fantasy thrown in there too! 

The Gilded Survivor
Carmen was broken. She was an orphan shackled with a lost form of golden blood magic, and fought every day to stay avoid discovery. When the reclusive Antonio Castillas was resentfully assigned as her mentor for the Blood Tournament, he made it clear that she could either compete or die.
Keywords: Enemies to lovers, dystopian romance, blood magic, forced proximity, hidden royal, Spain-inspired, bilingual story​, YA

Push the Envelope - KU
Guys haven't been on Alexa's radar for a couple years after a disastrous breakup with her high school sweetheart. Her plans to focus on school hit a bit of a snag when she meets bad-boy Drake and he sets his sights on making her his own.
Keywords: college romance, alpha hero romance, rugby romance, sports romance

Homecoming King - KU
The king of the gridiron is about to get sacked by a beauty queen with a grudge as big as Texas.
Keywords: Enemies to lovers, Sports, Small-Town Romantic Comedy

Summer Storm - KU
Dallas needs a roommate. Trina needs a place to stay. Everything is platonic between them until one night, a kiss in the kitchen changes everything. Can they keep it no-strings or will feelings get hurt?
Keywords: Roommate Romance, Friends to Lovers, Bisexual Hero

Beautiful Collision - KU
An opposites attract romance, with a fiery Latina and swoony cowboy. Will this cowboy be able to soften her hardened heart?
Keywords: Slow burn, multicultural romance, emotional scars, afraid to commit, & hidden identity

The Bet - KU
Can the taste of her treats tempt her best friend’s brother? A few fake dates lead to kisses that threaten to burn down the kitchen. And now I’m obsessed with baked goods and the woman who makes them.
Keywords: firefighter romance; best friend's brother; sister's best friend

Never Say Never (Claws and Fangs Collection #1) - KU
A year after Ryker rejected her in front of his pack, Gemma is shocked when her fated mate returns to make things right. She has no interest in taking him back — but it may be impossible to resist the alpha shifter… their whole story -- three full books -- in one collection!
Keywords: fated mates, rejected mates, box set collection

A Hint of Delirium (Fated Fae Elementals Trilogy Book 1) - KU
How does one certifiable human survive the Fae? One dose at a time.
Keywords: Paranormal Romance, PNR, Fae

Fae's Song - KU
A Fae ball. A magical voice. Is it true love or a trick of sorcery?
Keywords: Fae romance

Fireball - Bridges and Bitters 1
He hates me for some reason. I will not rest until I change his mind.
Keywords: grumpy sunshine, women in STEM, found family

 So I went back and browsed and found some mystery that I decided were perfect to add to the list as well!

Shattered Justice (Justice Series) 
A shattered mom who is looking for justice. A killer who is willing to eliminate anyone that might know the secret. A homicide department who has bodies piling up.
Keywords: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Military, Police
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New Witch on the Block - KU
A sexy stranger, a magical prophecy, and a showdown with a vicious ex. Being the New Witch on the Block is not for the faint-hearted.
Keywords: Practical Magic/Gilmore Girls vibes, small town, found family, quirky world building.

Marshmallow Murder - KU
Following her dream of selling her cupcakes at a bakery is put on hold as Charlotte McKay follows a trail of clues, each more strange than the last.
Keywords: cozy mystery

Volatile - KU
The hot tattooed deputy is every girl's dream of a bad boy gone good - until he arrested her. She was on her way to investigate a string of mysterious fires, and now she's stuck in his house working at very close quarters with his grumpy sexy scowl ...
Keywords: grumpy sunshine, forced proximity, steamy protector romance, small town, fish out of water, reformed bad boy, secret past, M/F,

Are there any on the list that you recommend?  Drop a comment and let me know! 

I don't know about you but I am a sucker for sports romance books.  It all started when I read The Deal - Elle Kennedy,  part of the Off Campus series, and instantly fell in love. I immediately read the Briar U series after!  I will have to say hockey romance probably has my heart (I grew up playing hockey so I have some bias here) but after that is baseball and football.  If you haven't read Meghan Quinns Brentwood Boys series - FREE in KU *SPICY* I highly recommend if you are dipping your toes into the sport romance world as well. 

My most recent hockey romance read was Icebreaker by Hannah Grace. I loved Nate and he’s the main reason for the four stars I gave this book. I was sick and read this book in a day. Overall I expected this to be a fluff romance read with spice (oh she brought the spice, don’t you worry), but it kind of dragged on. I feel like it did that because there was a lot of time invested in side characters. I want this to be a series because I too am invested in Henry (and Russ), but I felt like a lot of this could be cut. It was also lot of their day to day living, like I get building the story but we could have cut a lot of that and saved it for other books in the series, etc.

But anyway. I enjoyed Anastasia even though she did annoy me. She and her figure skating partner Aaron drive me crazy, he is the worst kind of person where he projects his trauma on his “friends” and she hangs onto him for soooo long. She has done a lot of therapy for herself but even though she is blunt and direct with her feelings she can’t ever seem to do that with Aaron. I don’t know if annoyed me but probably because it’s more realistic that way too. Also I like she is direct with her no attachments but also what about Ryan? Unless we get his story I’m going to feel like he will always be jealous of Nathan now because that situation was a little off — hookup buddies, just friends that cuddle…., just friends? But; her becoming friends with all the hockey boys was great. We love a girlfriend that is also friends with hers friends and like to piss each other off (I.e. JJ).

Nathan was obviously my favorite character because of how much he wanted her. I love it when the guy falls first and boy did he. Here is where you will find all the spice, falling from this sweet, romantic, supportive, filthy mouthed man. “Can you be a good girl and be quiet?”
Need I say more?

TLDR: predictable yet cute story, grumpyxsunshine reverse, slightly too long, read it for Nathan

Happy Valentines Day friends!  I decided that I would give you all some fun romance recs in case you want to spend some time this month reading about love.  Some of these I have read and others are on my TBR (to be read) list as well.  

I love the holiday season but I've never been one to get sucked into the holiday movies or books.  Which I realize now seems odd since I love all that cheesy romance.  But, this year I snagged a few holiday books from Target and the Kindle store and wanted to share my thoughts and recommendations if you're looking for a holiday read! 

I figured I should cover the sweetest of the stories first. This book is definitely PG, and is a classic feel good Christmas miracle type book.  Samantha is a writer, her ex dumped her by just leaving, and now she is afraid of pretty much everything which is the opposite of her main character who is a daring spy type that goes on all sorts of adventures.  She ends up going to spend Christmas at an old Dude Ranch that her publisher is hosting and while there meets Drew. I'm sure you have an idea where the story goes so I won't spoil it for you but this one was cute.  I will warn you, apparently I've only been reading in first person so the third person threw me off a bit. But, once I got into story I enjoyed it. Great for romance lover that isn't a fan of spice and I did enjoy the authors colorful imagination and the references to Native American Culture as well.

I made a goal to read more books this year, but I didn't give myself a set number to achieve.  I wanted to read more than last year but wasn't sure how many books I would be able to read.  Last year I read 37 so I figured maybe I would hit 50, in no way did I intend to read 119 but here we are! I greatly attribute my Kindle for helping this reading addiction and definitely going to pitch Kindle Unlimited (KU) to you as well because it is so worth it!  I realized I needed to stop just buying books, and the library app (Libby) didn't always have what I wanted available, so Kindle Unlimited was so nice to be able to search for books and borrow them!  It's also a huge bonus when your friends also have it so you can do a mini book club together! 

If I didn't like a book I put a note next to it so if you're browsing for your next book take a look below. I organized by series and then category the best that I could. I think next year I will organize my list in my phone better for this! Leave me a comment if you want to know more about one of the books I read or have another recommendation.
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