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first book review of 2025

Just finished my first physical book of 2025, so here’s my review…

📖 Title: A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley

📄 Plot: Girl has had a crush on her brother’s best friend/business partner since she was a teenager. After he goes viral, she becomes the social media manager for their business.

📖 Genre: Romance

💭 My Thoughts: This book was a bit of a slow burn. They knew they had feelings for each other but they refused to talk about it because of their history. Watching them agonize over their feelings was frustrating because all they had to do was talk.

What’s on your TBR for 2025? Let’s chat in the comments 👇🏽

#BookReviews #firstreadof2025 #lemon8bookclub #blackromancebooks

2025/1/30 Edited to

As we enter 2025, the literary world offers exciting new books across diverse genres. 'A Legend in the Baking' exemplifies the contemporary romance trend, showcasing relatable characters and emotional depth. Romantic novels often explore themes of love, identity, and personal growth, which resonate with readers, making the genre increasingly popular. Additionally, fans can look forward to various upcoming releases that promise to captivate audiences, such as explorations of multicultural relationships and narratives reflecting modern social dynamics. For book enthusiasts, creating a to-be-read (TBR) list is essential for embracing the latest releases. Engaging with online communities, like the #BookReviews and #lemon8bookclub hashtags, enables readers to share insights and recommendations, fostering a rich dialogue about literature. Readers should also consider exploring works by diverse authors, like Jamie Wesley, who provide fresh perspectives in the romance genre, enriching our understanding of relationships. So, what will your TBR look like for this exciting year ahead? Let's discuss the upcoming titles that you're most looking forward to!

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A book cover for "Whispers of the Lake" by Shanora Williams is centered against a dark, gnarled forest background. Large white text overlays read "ARC" at the top and "Book review" at the bottom, indicating an advanced reader copy review.

ACR REVIEW!! Coming June 24, 2025

First off Thank you, NetGalley and Kensington Publishing, for the digital ARC. This is my first book by Shanora Williams, and I very much enjoyed it since I'm a huge thriller/mystery fan! The Whispers of the Lake was a fast-paced drama-filled mystery/thriller. Rose, the FMC, is an investi

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A hand holds the book 'Plus Size Player' by Danielle Allen, featuring an illustrated couple on the cover. The image includes text 'My Honest BOOK REVIEW', 'Rating: 5/5', and 'Spice Rating: 3.5/5', along with white heart doodles and a Lemon8 watermark.

Book Review: Plus Size Player — MUST READ!!

Book Review Book name: Plus Size Player Author: Danielle Allen Genre: Romance Intro: Nina is convinced that she can’t find everything she needs from a man in just one man. So she has several. But when her designated fun guy shows her he’s got layers and wants more, Nina can’t help but fall for

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A hand holds an e-reader displaying the cover of 'Darkest Heart' by Eddie Evans. The book cover features a woman's face, split with one side appearing normal and the other fragmented. The e-reader is in a clear protective case.

First Book of 2025 📚

We are starting the year off with Darkest Heart by Eddie Evans! I was actually suggested this book on Tik Tok by the author themselves. I can't wait to see how it is and I will be back with a review soon! Book 1/100 #darkestheart #bookrecommendations #startof2025 #lemon8bookclub #let

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