Posted inBookish Musings

Goodreads Improvements

Goodreads has been around since 2006, and in 2006 it was pretty amazing. But fourteen years later, it hasn't changed much. This is a little surprising and I sort of feel like someone has just forgotten about it. I thought I would help out a little by coming up with some suggested improvements for Goodreads. Shared Shelves I do a lot of buddy reads, especially my friend Kelli, we actually are starting a…
June 12, 2020
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
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The Deal by Elle Kennedy

Synopsis She's about to make a deal with the college bad boy... Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she's carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush's attention, she'll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice... even if it…
Posted inTrope Tuesday

Trope Tuesday: Lost Royal

It is time for another Trope Tuesday Link-Up! This week is the Lost Royal. As a reminder each week there will be a trope for you to use as inspiration, find the trope list here. All post types are welcome: lists, book reviews, anything really, feel free to make it your own. Please link back to All the Books and Chocolate in your own post so that others know where to find more information.…
June 9, 2020
Posted inBook Review Rom-Com Book Review

Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson

Synopsis When their foster-turned-adoptive mother suddenly dies, four brothers struggle to keep open the doors of her beloved Harlem knitting shop, while dealing with life and love in Harlem.Jesse Strong is known for two things: his devotion to his adoptive mom, Mama Joy, and his reputation for breaking hearts in Harlem. When Mama Joy unexpectedly passes away, he and his brothers have different plans on what to do with Strong Knits, their neighborhood…
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Trope Tuesday: The Mentor

It is time for another Trope Tuesday Link-Up! This week is The mentor. As a reminder each week there will be a trope for you to use as inspiration, find the trope list here. All post types are welcome: lists, book reviews, anything really, feel free to make it your own. Please link back to All the Books and Chocolate in your own post so that others know where to find more information. You…
June 2, 2020
Posted inBook Review Rom-Com Book Review

Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert

Synopsis Charming, charismatic, and effortlessly popular, Conrad Stewart seems to have it all…but in reality, he's scrambling to keep his life from tumbling out of control.Brilliant, guarded, and endlessly driven, Alden Roth may as well be the poster boy for perfection…but even he can't help but feel a little broken inside.When these mortal enemies are stuck together on a cross-country road trip to the biggest fan convention of their lives, their infamous rivalry…
Posted inFeature Friday

June 2020 Releases to Add to Your TBR

We are still dealing with the after-effects of all the stay at home orders, and while that means some June releases did get pushed back, there are many still coming out. In fact, some of my most anticipated 2020 reads are coming out this month. Below are some of the June 2020 releases I am recommending you add to your TBR. Want to know what's coming out next month? Check out my 2020…
May 29, 2020
Posted inBook Review 2

Groupie by C.M. Stunich

Synopsis “Can one of these five rockstars fill the hole in my heart? Or will I stay broken forever?”Young, dumb, and broke.That's what started everything. With five dollars in her pocket, and everything she owns stuffed in the back of her car, Lilith Goode's life is over. Done. Destroyed.Ten words. One text. That's what it took to change the whole world.A crumpled concert ticket. A chance encounter. That's what it takes to start…
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Trope Tuesday: Found Family

I am back with another Trope Tuesday Link-Up! This week is Found Family. As a reminder each week there will be a trope for you to use as inspiration, find the trope list here. All post types are welcome: lists, book reviews, anything really, feel free to make it your own. Please link back to All the Books and Chocolate in your own post so that others know where to find more information. You…
May 26, 2020
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The Sunday Girl by Pip Drysdale

The Sunday Girl by Pip Drysdale Thriller Rating: Synopsis Taylor has been hurt by Angus. So she sets out to get revenge on her ex-boyfriend. But Taylor doesn't know just hoe calculating Angus is. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Review The Sunday Girl is a thriller,…