No Amount of Grumpy Scots Can Save ‘Some Like It Scot’ From Itself — Review
Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham features a predictable Scottish romance between an adventurous writer and a grumpy castle owner. Read on for our review!
‘Only Lovers in the Building’ by Nadine Gonzalez Offers a Breezy Poolside Read — Review
Only Lovers in the Building by Nadine Gonzalez is a light-hearted beach read featuring sunny Miami vibes, vibrant Art Deco architecture, and an amusing poolside book club. Read on for our review!
Prepare to Have a Ball Reading ‘Pickleballers’ by Ilana Long — Review
Pickleballers by Ilana Long offers readers a fun, light-hearted glimpse into the pickleball phenomenon with an amateur rom-com entry. Read on for our review!
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Director Esteban Arango on the Romance of ‘Ponyboi’ [Interview]
Esteban Arango discusses directing coming-of-age film Ponyboi, creating a sweeping romantic meet cute, and working with this impressive cast. Read on for the full interview!
Alexis Henderson’s ‘House of Hunger’ is Dark and Delicious — Review
House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson offers the chilling allure of a great gothic horror with rich imagery and sexy sapphic romances. Read on for our review!
Atmosphere Review: A Cosmic Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid tells the poignant love story of Joan and Vanessa, two astronauts navigating the dreams and dangers of space travel while falling for each other. Read on for our review of this cosmic love ballad!
Overcompensating Ressurects the Horny Coming-of-Age Comedy in Our Greatest Time of Need — Season 1 Review
Overcompensating revives the raunchy campus comedy through the misadventures of freshmen Benny and Carmen. Read on for our review of this nostalgic take on early 2010s culture.
First-Time Caller Review: This B.K. Borison Romance Will Pull on Your Heartstrings
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison is a contemporary love story that captures the bittersweet essence of late-night phone calls and meet cutes in a city that never sleeps. Check out our review of this near-perfect romance read!
‘Under Loch and Key’ Review: A Bonnie Scottish Tale of Mystery, Mess, and the Lockness Monster
Lana Ferguson’s Under Loch and Key weaves a whimsical Scottish romance intertwining love, family grudges, and supernatural lore. Read on for our review!
Brett Goldstein’s ‘All of You’ Preaches Tough Love — TIFF 2024 Review
All of You’s cynical and cathartic tale of love, starring Brett Goldstein, will leave an emotional mark on audiences. Check out our review from TIFF!
Delightful Twin Shenanigans Dazzle in Maggie Knox’s ‘The Holiday Swap’ — Review
The Holiday Swap’s delicious tinsel-clad romance is a delicious serving of heartwarming holiday cheer and sisterly shenanigans. Check out our review!
Girl Haunts Boy Review: This Spirited Rom-Com Is All Treats, No Tricks
Girl Haunts Boy is a harmless paranormal romp perfect for your next Halloween movie marathon. Read on for our review of the film!
Rachel Lynn Solomon’s ‘Business or Pleasure,’ Is a Steamy Delight — Review
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon is a breath of fresh air in the spicy romance genre. It features healthy relationship dynamics and swooning chemistry.
Emily Henry’s ‘Funny Story’ is No Laughing Matter — Review
No one is laughing when it comes to Emily Henry’s ability to repeatedly destroy us emotionally with her rom-coms. Funny Story is the latest in a dynasty of epic romances!
Jenny Holiday’s ‘Canadian Boyfriend’ is Unapologetically Good — Review
No need for Jenny Holiday to say sorry for her hockey rom-com, Canadian Boyfriend. It’s actually quite a delightful book. Read on for our review!
Which Brings Me to You Review: A Whole Lot of Rom, Not Enough Com
Which Brings Me to You is a comical coat closet encounter gone delightfully array. The film stars the undog chemistry pairing of Lucy Hale and Nat Wolff as two struggling wedding guests thrown together in desperation. Read on for our review!
Sitting in Bars With Cake Review: A Conflicting Confection Clearly Made with Love
Whatever way you cut the cake, Sitting in Bars With Cake is a flavour profile of storytelling highs and lows until the very last bite. Check out our review!
A Show for Two Review: Tough Love and Tom Holland
A Show for Two won’t leave you starstruck, but if you enjoy stories set in New York City, it is an entertaining tour guide. Check out our review!
Lockdown on London Lane Review: A Lackluster Romance in Captivity
Lockdown on London Lane by Beth Reekles bites off more than it can chew with this pandemic romance. Read on for our review!
Book Lovers Review: Emily Henry’s Best Book Yet
Book Lovers by Emily Henry is a love story on steroids. Read on for our 5-star review of this summer rom-com sensation!
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