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This was a fun, quick, spicy read - my favorite part of this was seeing so many characters with their roots in the Lantinx diaspora & having so much Spanish dialogue included.
You could see the eleventh hour conflict coming from a mile away, but I was still engaged the whole time, and I would read the next books in the series.

It was ok but I wasn‘t a huge fan. Romance kind of went the way I thought it would but wasn‘t into it

My newest read and not sure how I‘m gonna feel about it

Characters were likable but at some point Jasmine felt a bit immature and at the same time I was irritated by Ashton's age crisis - he was just couple years older than Jasmine after all.

This was as fun as I thought this would be - really cozy and made me feel good.

Romance wasn't developed really well and I didn't relate to it. There was also unnecessary drama and it took too long to get over.

#SeriesLove23 #MarchMadness (cozy) #Pantone2023

A great drama filled rom-com read. After a messy break up, TV sweetheart Jasmine Lin finds her latest escapades splashed over the tabloids. She returns home to New York to star in a New Romantic comedy series, enter her co-star, Ashton Suárez. A disastrous first meeting with each other makes them nervous for the series and their careers.
Following their private lives and ‘public eye‘ lives, it‘s easy to see why people leave the world of fame.

Moving on to the last book of the Readathon.
I managed to sneak in one extra book, pleased with my progress so far 📚
#marchmadnessreadathon

Up next on audio. 🎧
Our book club is reading this for the prompt, “book with a foreign word in the title.”
I‘ve heard it‘s spicy!
#bookspinbingo

📚📚📚 Slow slightly dull romance w/2 daytime actors. This should‘ve been cool Latino rep but instead it read like a diversity check-off list with a bit of a story thrown in. 🌶️ on the spice scale. Probably moving it to my Older Readers cabinet in the classroom with the CoHo books

A Free Little Library find 😍

We have two Free Little Libraries near our new home and I just happened to snatch this one while we were walking the dogs. Excited to see what others I can find & give!

#LetterY recs:

You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria

#AlphabetGame @alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

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#LetterY

Today's pick is You Had Me At Hola. Honestly, I haven't read it yet, but I definitely plan to. I was told it's like a telenovela, kind of like Jane The Virgin. I'm sold!

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Low pick. It reminded me of Guillory‘s While We Were Dating, with the roles reversed, and that wasn‘t a great read for me. Also, I wasn‘t initially a fan of the interspersed chapters of script, but eventually it worked. I like that both characters have some issues to work through (though the epilogue was a bit too pat) and they each have a good support system. Love the Primas of Power and getting a chance to practice my español.

Starting this one with a cup of Lemon Zinger this morning.

Fun book! An entertaining summer read!

#bookspinbingo

Latinx romance novel. Fun read. Chapters usually alternate between the “real” story and script for the show the MCs are filming (the MCs are actors on a Latinx romcom streaming series). Extra points for having characters deal with their trauma and behavioral problems in therapy.

Lots of Kindle deals for Romance titles on Amazon right now!

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I liked the Latinx representation, the sprinkling of Spanish throughout, and the cover… but otherwise, this romance wasn‘t for me. It seemed shallow and just dragged on. 🎧

I enjoyed this book. It was a quick read. Nice romance.

Sweet and entertaining love story about soap opera stars navigating a new show, tabloid drama, and romance. Loved the writing, characters, and Latinx representation. The storyline was a little cheesy and certain minor confrontations were dragged out a little too far. Other than that, it was a fun read!

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“Trust wasn‘t meant to be given in one lump sum.”

#romance #cloudLibrary #audiobook #audiowalk #walkersoflitsy

Listened to this audiobook on a walk a few evenings ago. This was the view.

#sunset #audiobook #cloudlibrary #romance

Aaaahhhh thank you sooo much @jenniferw88 for my lovely books and treats! 2 of those books have been on my tbr for everrr and the page markers will be so useful once the academic year starts 😍 I love it!

#staycationintimeswap thanks @Chrissyreadit for hosting! 😊

I totally understand all the hype! Smart, soapy and sexy, this steamy romance takes you behind the scenes of a Latinx television drama (think telenovela) as the two stars fall in love. Full of family and fun, I can‘t wait for the next one from Daria. So good! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

My first official adult romance novel. It was good. Sweet and sexy. I enjoyed the family dynamics, and the character growing up in the Bronx and being of Puerto Rican descent was nice because I can relate to that. That's pretty rare for me.

As a gal who grew up watching those midday soap opera's like the Young and the Restless, this one hit the spot. Jasmine kind of grated me at times but her and Ashton's connection was electric.

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I loved this book! Funny, witty and very "Jane The Virgin-esque"

Just finished my #DoubleSpin book before a new month of #BookSpinBingo. Loved the diverse Latinx characters, telenovela setting and strong family bonds-especially between Jasmine and her cousins. The on-set intimacy coordinator was hilarious! Good thing author Daria kept sneaking into her mom‘s rom-com collection for a steamy read when she was young. It paid off!
Thanks @PurpleyPumpkin for this birthday gift that I finally read!
@TheAromaofBooks

I expect this one will be on the dramatic side but sometimes that‘s exactly what I want. Eye catching cover, but I still like the illustrated covers.
I‘m trying to reacquaint myself with my TBR while on a book buying ban for the month.
#aprilcoverlover21 #illustratedcover

Starting on packing today. Step one: bookshelves

⭐️⭐️ The diverse Latinx cast was great, but Daria‘s execution was very surface-level, and the story fell a touch flat. It‘s cheesy and predictable like many rom-coms, but I didn‘t care for the gimmicky tv script bits. Thankfully, the extended family members added some welcomed comic relief as I found Ashton to be a total stick in the mud and Jasmine shallow and annoying. Their chemistry was off. Idk. Total #coverlove, though!

You Had Me at Hola is smart, funny, and an entertaining romance with a strong female lead and a diverse cast of characters.

This book was so good! Great recommendation Rachel! I have a hard time with contemporary romances, but not when they‘re well written. This one was. I loved both characters and loved that they were actors filming a show together. There was some Spanish phrases that I didn‘t understand but that was to be expected. I also listened on audio, so I didn‘t look them up.

#BookSpinBingo - Box 12
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It was not as great as I was expecting but I still enjoyed reading it.

This romance is absolutely adorable. Both Jasmine & Ashton are charming & lovable characters. Admittedly, they both seemed a bit naïve & insecure for seasoned actors, but their perspectives were still understandable & the way they learned to trust each other was sweet. I also really appreciated the emphasis on family issues & the recognition of how important representation & respect are in Latin American communities. Delightful!

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This is such a good romance! Chemistry is great both on and off set between the star's of Screenflix's new TV series based on a telenovela. The characters motivations were so good and I loved listening to the audiobook.

Enjoying the first snow of the year with coffee, knitting, and audio books. The dogs have a different way of enjoying it. 😆😆

1. Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade and You Had Me At Hola by Alexis Daria

2. In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

3. The Night Before Christmas

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

New mom sleeplessness makes it hard to connect with books sometimes. I read a lot while nursing & being up at random hours, but it can take me longer to engage with or process what I've read. Most of this group of books made it easier though! Even if I wasn't 100% about them, I found a silver lining or something to think about - including some of the things I've been pondering regarding writing! What did you read & enjoy this month? #NovemberReads

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Trying to chill during Thanksgiving break.

I‘m not really a love-at-first-sight fan, & that‘s what this felt like. I really liked the characters as individuals — Jasmine‘s struggles with self-esteem were really relatable, & Ashton‘s scenes with his son were heart-melting. I just couldn‘t feel them together as a couple. The writing was also a bit sluggish — hardly any feisty banter or witty narration, lots of explanations on thought processes, etc. OK romance, not much comedy. ★★★☆☆.

#currentlyreading | seems like a good way to start off my weekend reading. Let‘s go!

When the newborn keeps you up half the night, use it to start this adorable romance!

1. Word by Word, Burn, Once and Future Witches

2. You Had Me at Hola

3. The news this morning 😆

#weekendreads

It just doesn‘t feel very Halloweenie today and I am bummed. Hoping this audiobook occupies my mind.

Apparently I forgot to pay this on litsy last night when I finished it!: Had to stay up to finish this one too keep my book a day streak going strong! There was too much smut in this one to be a 5 star, but I really liked the characters and the plot. Their relationship seemed genuine, and it's always fun when the story follows famous people

#24b4monday

This was advertised as being for people who like Jane the Virgin and Ugly Betty. So, I expected campy fun. This seems more like a bodice ripper whose only resemblance to the aforementioned shows is that it features Latinx characters. What a disappointment! Bailed at 56%.