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Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood Cruel Winter with You (3/5 stars) was my first Ali Hazelwood read, and even though it’s a short story, it definitely left an impression—and sparked my excitement to read more from her. I picked this one up while searching for a Kindle Unlimited audiobook to listen to while doing chores, and it turned out to be a quick, easy, and enjoyable listen. The story follows Jamie and Marc, who have known each other forever—Marc being Jamie’s chi

Cruel to be Kind (The Madisons #1) by Olivia M. Jacques Cruel to Be Kind (2.75) nearly ended up on my DNF list more times than I care to admit, but I’m ultimately glad I pushed through to the end—even if getting there was a bit of a struggle. I picked this one up as a closed-door romance from Stuff Your Kindle Day last year, hoping for something emotionally engaging without the spice. The story centers on Claire, whose marriage to her high school sweetheart begins to unravel

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Tom Lake (4.25/5 stars) had me wanting to Google the characters constantly because I was so convinced they were real people. That’s how immersive this story is—and how flawless Ann Patchett’s storytelling can be when she’s at the top of her game. I chose this book because my Aunt Sherry recommended listening to the audiobook narrated by Meryl Streep , and I can confidently say there is only one correct way to experience Tom Lake : let Meryl Streep re