The Mouse Kingdom Blog

Category: Mouse’s Book Reviews

  • Book Review of Falling for a one-time Fling by Kiva Hart

    I need to state, before getting into this review, I was given this book through Booksprout for free. Now with that being stated I can now get into the book review.

    One of the main things I want to point out is that this isn’t a “clean” book, there is some spicy that happens thought the book. While I don’t personally care about the spice I do need to mention that it is in this book because the author is claiming that it is a clean book. I’ve seen somepeople claiming that cussing in this book makes it not clean as well. I don’t believe that. Cussing is a normal part of college life, so is spicy time. I couldn’t finish the book because most of the interaction between the main characters are awkward. They feel forced. There is so much potential with this book. Kiva is really good at writing clean romances. So, I think that this book was an attempt to branch out and was mislabeled as “clean”.

    I don’t know what to rate this because I was unable to finish it. So, I’m going to give it 3 stars because I feel like it could’ve been a good book if I was able to set aside my feelings of it being awkward. I was just unable to push through that.

    Links
    Goodreads
    Amazon

    —

  • Book Review of Unlucky in Love by Kiva Hart

    I need to state, before getting into this review, I was given an ARC through Booksprout. Now with that being stated I can now get into the book review.

    This book follows Fiona and Dex (Declan). Fiona overplanned her wedding to Owen. She had everything planned down to the minute. When in my option makes her a bidezilla, her own friends call her a bridezilla. Sadly Owen takes off a few days before their wedding with a weird apology. Throught out the book Fiona and Dex end up getting closer. I feel that the novel is romantic and has a good sense of humor, it never discounts the emotional fallout of being basically left at the altar. This book is a slow-burn romance that builds between Fiona and Dex. 

    Now for the star ratings I’m giving this book.

    I’m giving this book an overall rating of 4 of out of 5 stars.

    The story is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

    The writing style is getting a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

    Links
    Goodreads
    Amazon

    —

  • Book Review of Unlucky in Love by Kiva Hart

    I need to state, before getting into this review, I was given an ARC through Booksprout. Now with that being stated I can now get into the book review.
    This book follows Mia and Thom (Thomas). Mia is now the only singleton in her girl group and meets Thom at a wedding reception of her friend Nina. Thom shows up at her restaurant, that she inherited from her mother, two weeks later. He wants to franchise her restaurant and she is trying to prove to him that just copy pasting her restaurant in other towns across the state isn’t going to work. Mia thinks that having him work at the restaurant for two months will show him that he can’t franchise her restaurant. The banter between these to feels natural. There are a decent amount of emotional moments that hit with authenticity without detracting from the light and joyful tone. The way that their romance blooms despite their different backgrounds. It’s worth the read.

    Now for the star ratings I’m giving this book.
    I’m giving this book an overall rating of 4.5 of out of 5 stars.
    The story is getting a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
    The writing style is getting a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

    Links
    Goodreads
    Amazon

    —

  • Book Review of Grumpy Billionaire Next Door by Zoey King

    I need to state before getting into this review I was given an ARC through Booksprout. Now with that being stated I can now get into the book review.
    Tiffany’s best friend and boss seems kind of pushy about Tiffany finding love. Tiffany is the classic workaholic. She has made he life about her job as a realtor. She thinks she is happy with how her life is and doesn’t see the need to find love. While at an event that she is meant to be schmoozing at she meets Jack. Jack is kind of on the run throughout the book. While he isn’t running per-say from something he is running from his past. He is trying to rebuild what his ex-wife, Camille, destroyed. She allegedly destroyed his business and his reputation. He is at the same event as Tiffany trying to build his business back up. At the event they meet and start dancing. They end up flirting and heading back to his hotel room with the understanding of “No last names; no numbers; just sex.” Tiffany leaves before Jack awakes up. Two weeks go by and Tiffany is in the processed of renovating her aunt’s house that was left to her. Turns out Jack bought the house next door to her. They end up working together because of Tiffany’s boss hires Jack to work on a project in their town. When they meet the Clients that are wanting to buy the vineyard, they is a huge misunderstanding and they assume that Jack and Tiffany are dating. Jack has the idea that they should fake it for the clients to get the sale. So, now it starts the chain of events that lead them to sharing a bed again for one night. As they finally admit that they feel more than a passing attraction for each other, his ex-wife shows up and starts causing more issues for them. Jack doesn’t want to taint his new relationship with his past, but in the process he keeps her out of the loop. Which puts their shared job in jeopardy.
    I loved this book got this book for free and I was thinking that I wouldn’t really like it because I don’t read a lot of fake dating style of romances. This book is listed under Enemies-to-lovers and I don’t think that tag fits with this book. I feel like they were never really enemies to began with. I feel like this was a huge misunderstand that caused them to not like each other. I do believe that Jack and Camille are enemies. I love the way this book is written and how the story came together.

    Now for the star ratings I’m giving this book.
    I’m giving this book an overall rating of 5 of out of 5 stars.
    The story is getting a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
    The writing style is getting a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
    The spicy level is getting a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The spicy rating would be a 3 or a 4 according to romance.io stem rating guide.

    Links
    GoodReads
    Amazon

    This mouse is always looking for feedback. So, leave a comment

    —

  • Two Book; Two Reviews

    Book one: King of My Scars (Book One of The Kingdom #1) by Abby North

    Arianna’s struggle to escape her past abuse is gripping and telling. I’m glad the author didn’t make light of her past. Arianna’s connection with Denham King is electric and irresistible. It feels like they formed a connection almost immediately. While The chemistry between them sparks with danger and desire in every chapter. It sometimes feels as if they are moving too fast but I can say it feels real and genuine. While old enemies are resurfacing and long-hidden secrets are unraveling, the tension between these two never lets up. A perfect blend of spice, emotion, and high-stakes thrill. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I’m giving it 5 stars.

    Links
    GoodReads
    Amazon

    Book Two: King of My Fears by (Book Two of The Kingdom #2) Abby North

    After consuming the first book in the series, King of My Scars by Abby North, my expectations for the second book were understandably high. I really enjoyed the continuation of Arianna and Denham’s story, but unfortunately, I was unable to maintain the level of tension from the first book as it progressed. There were a few times in this book when I was overjoyed, and a few times when I wanted to rip my heart out in sadness, but sadly, the story became lackluster and predictable. Abby’s smooth, to-read writing style king of my fears lacked what king of my scars had in that made it so special (to me). While this story is about love, I still feel a lot is missing. This book was a solid but disappointing read for me, so I’m giving it 3 stars.

    Links
    GoodReads
    Amazon

    —