The Fake Date Formula (Formula for Love, Book 1) - Mina Sinclair

Racy Contemporary Romance.

This contemporary romance, set in the fast-paced world of Formula 1 racing, is a new series from a new author. I know nothing about car racing and I only occasionally read contemporary romance but this book had me hooked from the beginning. 

I loved the story. There was intrigue, danger, betrayal and an unplanned romance where he fell first. I loved the characters, the whirlwind tour of the world, the settings, the race talk, the romance and the spice. 

Be aware, this book has some wonderfully detailed spicy scenes between consenting adults. This author knows how to write a good spicy scene. No spoilers from me but there’s a sofa scene that I went back and read several times.

It’s the first in a series and I am looking forward to the next one.

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Age Gap Romance, Part 2 - HP Mallory

Final part of this age gap romance.

This is the second and final part of this contemporary romance. As the title suggests, there is an age gap. There are descriptive scenes of sexual activity between consenting adults.

I read this immediately after finishing part one and I think that the two books could have benefitted from being published as one standalone title. I actually raced through this one. The characters developed well across the story and Mallory’s writing is as easy to read as ever.

I hoped this part would be more spicy than the first and it was, although I do think there was scope for more of it; however if spicy scenes aren’t really your thing, you might prefer it the way it is. 

All in all, a fun read. If contemporary romance with an age gap is your thing, I recommend you give this a try.

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Age Gap Romance, Part 1 - HP Mallory

Slow burn contemporary romance with a femme fatale in training.

This was a bit of a different read for me – a contemporary romance. I don’t read those very often. As the title suggests, there is an age gap, which would normally make me give it a bit of side-eye but actually I was OK with how this was written.

I love the way that HP Mallory writes and these books are easy to read. Given that the characters were an older male in a position of authority and a younger female, the power dynamic was not what I’d expected. In fact it turned out to be almost the opposite, which was a bonus for me. As characters go, I liked the FMC, even if I did find her frustrating at times, although that might be because she is 21 and I have not been 21 for a while. 

In terms of sex scenes, it’s a romance, so sexual activity is alluded to and discussed by the characters. The book opens on one of the funniest descriptions of terrible sex that I’ve read in quite some time, which I have to say, delighted me.

The actual romance itself is a slow burn, which worked well in the setting. There is a second book, so I’m expecting more spice in that one.

If contemporary romance with an age gap is your thing, I recommend you give this a try.

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His Heart Beats for Her - JA Roles

Cosy contemporary romance with a twist

This review is for His Heart Beats for Her by JA Roles; a short cosy contemporary romance story published as part of the Secret Santa limited edition Christmas anthology.

This is a quick, fun and festive love story. Perfect for popping your feet up in front of the fire with your favourite drink. The writing style is easy to read. The story is interesting and we do get to know the characters, despite it being a short story. 

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