Book Reviews

I love romcoms, contemporary and historical, sports romance, and magic. Best of all are books with a thoughtful focus other than just the characters and their HEA. Grief, angst, mystery, and whimsy are all so good. All spice levels are fine, although I don't review erotica.

I am passionate about assisting and promoting both independent and established writers. I read (and read and read) romance novels. Basically, I love clever, fresh and thoughtful romances — yes to plot and spice and themes.

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I do not accept any remuneration or incentives for reviewing and I always try and review by the publication date. I do not review paper or printed copies, only e-books and audiobooks. Opinions are always my own, and in the rare instance that I cannot finish a novel or I can cannot review due to the content, I’ll let you know.

I read every day, and post reviews at least twice a week as Laura Black Reads.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 DATING DR LOVE (ARC read)

Such a lot of fun - it’s silly and quite the romp, in a good way. Fake dating, famous hero, STEM heroine, opposites attract - just delightful!

Doctor Chloe Henry is trying to build her career in the shado

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🏖️HOT TO GO - Kristen Bailey (ARC read)

Love love love this! I adore all of Kristen’s books - they are funny and clever and a little bit cringey as Kristen shines a light on the ordinariness of everyday love 💕

Told in dual POV, in

🌟🌟🌟🌟 SWEET THING - Kate Meader ( ARC read)

What a charm this is! Kate Meader sets up her new universe of hockey players, the Chicago Players, children of the Chicago Rebels team. Adeline is a daughter of Theo and Ellie Kershaw (he is ‘Su

🌟🌟🌟🌟 PLAYING FOR PAYBACK - Lainey Davis (ARC read)

Great fun reading about the next generation in the Stag family. This one is all about Alder, a gorgeous golden retriever himbo who just wants to be loved. He’s a honey, but emotionally ne

🌟🌟🌟🌟 JUST THIS ONCE - Sophie Andrews (ARC read)

A giant golden retriever of a man! Dante, thirty years old, working for his family in their construction business with plenty of drama in the background. Taryn is in her forties, with two kids, a b

🌟🌟🌟🌟SINGLE DAD’S GUIDE TO RECREATION - Karen Grey (ALC read)

Narrators Carly Robins & Grayson Owens are fabulous with this charming romance. Their voices are friendly and approachable which makes the characters so appealing. I love the

NOT A REVIEW! Two years today since I began reading, editing and reviewing romance on Instagram.

So much fun - I’ve made friends and learnt so much, spreading the word about the fabulousness of everything romance. Thank you authors and blogge

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 FINDERS KEEPERS - Sarah Adler (ARC read)

‘Finders Keepers’ is a gem! Author Sarah combines a character driven romance with a secondary plot about an eccentric billionaire who leaves a treasure hunt in his Will. This whimsica

I’m actively reviewing on NetGalley, All About Romance and Goodreads - and my favourites are on Instagram.

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Not Looking

by Alaina Rose

So good to be back in Starling Hills with the extended Callaghan clan. This stands alone but there are glimpses of characters from previous books - great fun! First up though, I need to admit that I don't play Dungeons and Dragons, I do...

The Wingman

by Natasha Anders

The Jack*ss In Class

by Amy Award

What fun! Number 5 of the Cocky Kingmans and my favourite so far. Also my first audiobook in the series and it's just excellent. A ridiculous and well-executed plot has college footballer Flynn preparing for the combine, Tempest – a best...

The Get-Back Boyfriend

by Sarah Everly

A quick, fun read! This is a great little sporty moment and such an excellent introduction to Sarah Everly. As an Australian, I had no idea what a get-back coach is, but it's explained really well, without getting me bogged down in Ameri...

It Was Always You

by Laura Beth

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