Settling the Score by Clare Connelly | Review

 

Settling the Score by Clare Connelly (#4 - Karma Club Series)

Genre(s): Romance

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Release Date: July 24th, 2025

Publisher: Boldwood Books
Pages: 322
Spice: Hot 🔥🔥🔥

I’m head over heels for this series! The moment I turned the last page of book three, I immediately dove into this one. I just couldn’t help myself. This series is that good! Honestly, I was tempted to stay home from work just to devour it in one go.

I’m a total romantic at heart, and this series was perfect. The women in these stories are so wonderfully relatable. They are funny, smart, and full of heart. They felt like the kind of friends I would scheme with over wine on a Friday night. I found myself cheering them on through every laugh, every twist, every heartfelt moment. The revenge plots had the right amount of chaos and hilarity without an ounce of cruelty. I love that the ladies tried to find ways to annoy the men just a little and tried to go undetected. 

This fourth book was the perfect finale. It picked up the threads from the first three books and wove everything into a satisfying, heartfelt conclusion. 

If you're looking for your next summer binge, this series is funny, romantic, and full of heart.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion and review.  

Check out my reviews on the other books in the Karma Series:

#1 - The Payback Plan by Amy Andrews

#2 - How to Get Even by Pippa Roscoe 

#3 - The Puck Stops Here by Rachael Stewart

#4 - Settling the Score

Frozen Lives by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush | Review

 

Frozen Lives by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush 

(#4 - The Coroner’s Daughter Mysteries)
Genre(s): Thriller
Release Date: October 29th, 2024
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Pages: 358
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
Spice: No Spice 🚫

Frozen Lives by Jennifer Graeser Dornbush is a fast-paced psychological thriller about a woman named Dr. Emily Hartford, a surgeon, who returns to her home town of Freeport after receiving news that her best friend’s son is missing. Even after having been gone for ten years and building a new life with her boyfriend/ex-fiance in Chicago, Emily finds herself caught up in feelings of nostalgia that comes with being truly home. Emily is quickly thrust into helping alongside the investigation which turns into something more sinister once the child returns home. 

I could not put this book down. I loved that the strong female lead was well crafted. Emily took charge and was respected for her medical knowledge but also showed a vulnerable, caring side when with friends and family. This story was a good mix of all the things I love in a good book: a solid storyline with well developed characters and exhilarating plot twists. I highly recommend this book to others! 

Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion and review.  

The Proposal Project by Donna Marchetti | Review

 

The Proposal Project by Donna Marchetti

Genre(s): Romance

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Release Date: 

Publisher: One More Chapter/Harper Collins UK
Pages: 384
Spice: Hot 🔥🔥🔥

Priscilla is gloriously awkward, blurting out the worst possible excuses in already cringey situations and somehow making everything more uncomfortable. She’s got zero filter, big dreams, and a best friend who cheers on every chaotic scheme. She is so relatable and you can’t help but root for her.

While helping their best friends Tina and Ryan secretly plan competing proposal surprises, Priscilla and Oliver pretend to be in a fake relationship, but they craft the ultimate engagement moment for their friends, sparks fly for real. Priscilla and Oliver’s romance is a delicious slow burn with awkward moments, poor communication but with some deliciously spicy scenes. I loved this novel and I will definitely be reading more of Donna Marchetti’s books in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collin’s UK, and One More Chapter for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion and review.  

Someone Knows by Vi Keeland | Review

Someone Knows by Vi Keeland

Genre(s): Psychological Thriller

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Release Date: June 17th, 2025

Publisher: Atria Books
Pages: 277
Spice: No Spice 🚫

This gripping thriller keeps readers on edge from start to finish. The story delivers an unsettling reminder that no one is ever quite who they seem. Elizabeth, a professor in New York, has built a life far removed from her Louisiana roots and the past she’s worked hard to forget. But when her students begin submitting writing assignments that mirror deeply buried secrets, she realizes someone knows far more than they should. With nowhere else to turn, she returns to Louisiana in search of answers.

What follows is a relentless pursuit of truth, forcing Elizabeth to confront the ghosts of her past. The novel weaves together layers of mystery, complex characters, and unexpected twists, making it impossible to put down. Fast-paced and chilling, this book keeps you hooked right to the last page.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion and review.  

Too Hard to Resist by Olivia Spring | Review

 

Too Hard to Resist by Olivia Spring (#3 - Love Hotel Series)

Genre(s): Romance

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Release Date: June 8th, 2025

Publisher: Boldwoood Books
Pages: 330
Spice: Hot 🔥🔥🔥

I’m completely swept away by Sammie and Romeo’s love story. It’s the kind of slow-burning, magnetic connection that transforms into a deep, breathtaking romance. The chemistry between them felt so real and adorable. 

This is the second book I’ve read in the Love Hotel series, and I’m officially obsessed. Olivia Spring has skyrocketed to the top of my list of favorite romance authors. Every character she creates is vibrant, quirky, and full of heart. Her stories strike the perfect balance: the kind of relatable love that feels grounded in reality, but still gives you those fluttery butterflies. The men are swoon-worthy, gentle, kind, and irresistible while women are strong, smart, charming, and relatable.
Olivia’s books are my happy place with just the right blend of banter, steam, and soulful romance. I can’t get enough!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion and review.  

Already obsessed? See what I thought of the other gems in this series!

#2 - What Happens in Paradise