Skip to content

The Escapist Book Blog

"Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book." – Author Unknown

  • About Us
  • Book Reviews
    • Book Reviews by Author
      • Book Reviews (A-F by Author)
      • Book Reviews (G-L by Author)
      • Book Reviews (M-R by Author)
      • Book Reviews (S-Z by Author)
    • Book Reviews by Title
      • Book Reviews (A-F by Title)
      • Book Reviews (G-L by Title)
      • Book Reviews (M-R by Title)
      • Book Reviews (S-Z by Title)
    • Series List
  • Recommendations
    • Favorite Reads – 2026
    • Favorite Reads – 2025
    • Favorite Reads – 2024
    • Favorite Reads by Year
    • Recommendations by Genre
  • Author Spotlights
  • New Releases
  • Coming Soon
  • Contact Us
    • Review Requests
    • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

LOL Funny

Release & ARC Review: All I Ask by Corinne Michaels

March 17, 2020August 29, 2025 AJ Drama

From the New York Times bestselling author of One Last Time comes a breathtaking story about first love, second chances, and starting over. All I Ask, a new standalone contemporary romance by New York Times bestselling author […]

Read more

Blog Tour & ARC Review: Taming Hollywood’s Baddest Boy by Max Monroe

March 16, 2020August 29, 2025 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

Do people say they hate someone’s guts so that they can still fall stupidly, head-over-heels in love with the other parts? Asking for a friend.   Taming Hollywood’s Baddest Boy, an all-new steamy laugh-out-loud romantic […]

Read more

Blog Tour & ARC Review: The Rich Boy by Kylie Scott

March 11, 2020August 29, 2025 Mel Billionaire

The Rich Boy, an all-new, not-to-be missed standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott is LIVE!! AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  | […]

Read more

Release Blitz & ARC Review: The Rich Boy by Kylie Scott

March 9, 2020August 29, 2025 Mel Billionaire

The Rich Boy, an all-new, not-to-be missed standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott is LIVE!!   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google Play  […]

Read more

ARC Review: One Night Stand-In (Boyfriend Material, #3) by Lauren Blakely

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

ONE NIGHT STAND-IN by Lauren Blakely   A Contemporary Romance – Released March 2th 2020   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google  |  Paperback  |  Audio   ONE NIGHT STAND-IN is narrated by […]

Read more

Release Blitz & ARC Review: Doctor Dearest by R.S. Grey

February 6, 2020February 5, 2020 Mel Book News

R.S. Grey’s next standalone rom-com, Doctor Dearest is LIVE!     Doctor Dearest by R.S. Grey   Released – 6 February 2020 Buy it today! Amazon Blurb Natalie Dr. Easton is part man, part myth. […]

Read more

Release, ARC Review & Giveaway: Trouble (Dogwood Lane, #3) by Adriana Locke

February 4, 2020January 31, 2020 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

    Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio   Blurb She wants something real. He wants something now. Together they’re trouble in USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke’s sexy and funny twice-in-a-lifetime love story. With his shameless […]

Read more

Release Blitz with ARC Review: A Favor for a Favor (All In, #2) by Helena Hunting

January 28, 2020January 27, 2020 Mel Book News

A Favor for a Favor, all-new enemies-to-lovers standalone sports romance from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting, is available now!     A Favor for a Favor (All In, #2) by Helena Hunting   […]

Read more

ARC Review: Bastard Bachelor Society (The Bachelor’s Club, #1) by Sara Ney

January 28, 2020February 14, 2020 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

  Amazon  |  Apple  |  Nook  |  Kobo   Blurb What is the Bastard Bachelor Society? It’s a gentleman’s club—like the dignified men of the past used to have. Except, we’re not gentleman, and we’re not […]

Read more

ARC Review: Now or Never (Irresistible, #5) by Stella Rhys

January 20, 2020April 11, 2024 Mel Age Gap

Now or Never A Irresistible Series Standalone by Stella Rhys A Contemporary Romance   Available now! Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU *FREE in Kindle Unlimited*     Blurb He’s […]

Read more

Release Blitz & ARC Review: Sex and Other Shiny Objects (Boyfriend Material, #2) by Lauren Blakely

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Mel Forbidden

SEX AND OTHER SHINY OBJECTS, a fresh, fun, outrageous new best friends to lovers romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling author Lauren Blakely IS LIVE!!     SEX AND OTHER SHINY OBJECTS by Lauren […]

Read more

Audio Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

January 2, 2020January 1, 2020 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  | Paperback  |  Audio Review 5 stars for true love! This book hit my radar after it won the Goodreads Choice award for best romance, and best debut, and all of a […]

Read more

Blog Tour & ARC Review: So, That Got Weird (So Far, So Good, #1) by Amelia Kingston

December 29, 2019May 25, 2020 AJ Drama

   NEW 5-STAR FAVE FROM AMELIA KINGSTON IS LIVE!   Amazon  |  Kobo  |  Barnes & Noble   Blurb A painfully awkward love story. Incomprehensibly awkward Elizabeth Wilde is desperate for love. Connection. Intimacy. After […]

Read more

New Release with ARC Review: Asking for a Friend (Boyfriend Material, #1) by Lauren Blakely

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 Mel Book News

  ASKING FOR A FRIEND by Lauren Blakley   Released – December 16th   Available Now! Amazon  |  iBooks  |  B&N  |  Kobo  |  Google  |  Paperback  |  Audiobook     [yasr_overall_rating size=”large”] Blurb I […]

Read more

Release Blitz & ARC Review: Gilded Lily (Bennet Brothers, #2) by Staci Hart

December 5, 2019December 4, 2019 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

Gilded Lily is LIVE!!   BUY IT TODAY! Amazon  |  Paperback   Blurb They say there’s no such thing as perfect. But I’ve built my life to perfection—the perfect boyfriend, the perfect apartment, the perfect […]

Read more

Audio Review: Most Irresistible Guy (Ballers and Babes, #0.5) by Lauren Blakely

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 Mel Audio Recommendation

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Audio Review 4 stars!! Violet has crushed on her best guy friend, Cooper, for nearly two decades but their friendship means too much to her to make a move and risk […]

Read more

ARC Review: The One Night Stand Before Christmas (Reindeer Falls, #3) by Jana Aston

November 26, 2019November 20, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

Buy: Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Blurb Dear Santa, Please stop by my house and pick up your suit. If you thought I was going to run it to […]

Read more

New Release and ARC Review: Someday, Someday by Emma Scott

November 24, 2019December 29, 2019 Mel Billionaire

Someday, Someday, an all-new standalone new adult romance by International bestselling author Emma Scott is LIVE!     How long would you wait for true love?   Someday, Someday by Emma Scott   Available Now! […]

Read more

Blog Tour with ARC Review: Outmatched by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young 

November 22, 2019November 19, 2019 Mel Favourite

  Outmatched by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young    A Contemporary Romance Released – 19 November 2019   AVAILABLE NOW! Amazon  |  Amazon Worldwide  |  iBooks  |  Kobo  |  B&N     Blurb What happens […]

Read more

ARC Review: Man Cuffed (Man Hands, #4) by Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 AJ LOL Funny

  Man Cuffed – the fourth standalone in the Man Hands series is now live!   Amazon  |  Apple  |  Kobo  |  Nook   Blurb Mac A good cop can always spot trouble. That’s why […]

Read more

ARC Review: If You Give a Jerk a Gingerbread (Reindeer Falls, #2) by Jana Aston

November 16, 2019November 20, 2019 Mel LOL Funny

Buy: Amazon US  |  Amazon UK  |  Amazon CA  |  Amazon AU Blurb Dear Santa, I do not want Keller James for Christmas. I will not fall for him, no matter how charming or irresistible […]

Read more

New Release with ARC Review: His Royal Highness by R.S. Grey

November 14, 2019November 13, 2019 Mel Friends-to-Lovers

  HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS by R.S. Grey   Available Now! Amazon     Blurb I’ve spent eight years wishing I’d fall out of love with Derek Knightley. Blowing out birthday candles, chasing after shooting stars, […]

Read more

Blog Tour with ARC Review: The Billionaire’s Forbidden Little Sister (Billionaire Collection, #4) by Max Monroe

November 11, 2019November 10, 2019 Mel Billionaire

  Question: What do you do when you fall for your best friend’s little sister? More important question: How long can you keep it a secret before it all goes up in flames?   The […]

Read more

ARC Review: The Boss Who Stole Christmas (Reindeer Falls, #1) by Jana Aston

November 9, 2019November 8, 2019 Mel Enemies-to-Lovers

Buy: Amazon US  |  Audiobook Blurb Dear Santa, Please bring me a new boss for Christmas. Mine is the worst. The worst, hidden in a six foot tall package of male perfection. It’d be easier if […]

Read more

New Release with ARC Review: Beard Necessities (Winston Brothers, #7) by Penny Reid

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 Mel Book News

BEARD NECESSITIES (Winston Brothers, #7) by Penny Reid   Released – 4 November 2019   Available now! Amazon  |  Paperback     Blurb Billy Winston’s family is going to see him happy and in love […]

Read more

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Welcome

This is a blog for romance booklovers, by romance booklovers. Please be aware that due to the nature of the books reviewed on this site, the content is recommended for people aged 18+

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What We’re Reading

  • Mel (ARC)
  • AJ (ARC)

What We’re Listening To

  • AJ

What’s Happening on Facebook?

Latest Reviews

  • Audio Review: Fever Dream (Emerald Lake, #1) by Elsie Silver
  • Release & ARC Review: Against the Current (Carolina Current, #2) by Erin Hawkins
  • New Release & ARC Review: Just Playing for Keeps (Hockey Ever After, #2) by Lauren Blakely
  • Release & ARC Review: Knox Unleashed (Iron Outlaws MC: Florida, #1) by S. Cole
  • Release & ARC Review: Promise (Rogue River #1) by L.B. Dunbar
  • Release & ARC Review: My Forever Girl (Blue Sky Bay, #1) by Laura Pavlov
  • Release & ARC Review: Forever Fighting (Forever Boston, #2) by J. Saman
  • Audio Review: The Gravewood (The Gravewood, #1) by Kelly Andrew
  • New Release & ARC Review: The Muse (Chain of Lakes, #2) by Jewel E. Ann
  • Audio Review: Burn of Summer (Knife’s Edge, Alaska, #4) by Rebecca Zanetti

Latest Favorite Reads

Knox Unleashed
My Forever Girl
Forever Fighting
Falter
Midnight Prince
Love Overboard
Drifting Dawn
What Lasts
Rites of the Starling
Isle of Wrath
Across the Vanishing Sky
Duskbound
Right Your Wrongs
Forever Undone
Cursed King
Come What May
Hart Street Lane
Only For Love
The Scribe OG
Holiday Fling
In a Second
An Irish Rockstar for Christmas
Mate
Bossing My Holiday
Half Light Harbor
The Death-Made Prince
Fire Heart
Fire
I Dreamt That You Loved Me
The Homemaker
Crazy in Love
Severed Heart
Crazy Love
One Last Rainy Day
A Royal Mile
You, Me and Forever
WordPress Photo Gallery Plugin

Search by Bookshelf

  • 6 Star Reads (51)
  • Action (301)
  • Age Gap (114)
  • Angsty (225)
  • Anthology (16)
  • Audio Recommendation (393)
  • Badasses (90)
  • Bikers (68)
  • Billionaire (96)
  • Book News (819)
  • Brother/Best Friend (119)
  • Celebrities (114)
  • Dark & Gritty (189)
  • Drama (970)
  • Dystopia (18)
  • Enemies-to-Lovers (262)
  • Epic Romance (169)
  • Fake Relationship (104)
  • Fantasy (101)
  • Favourite (301)
  • Feeeeeeels (751)
  • Forbidden (107)
  • Friends-to-Lovers (538)
  • Historical (13)
  • LOL Funny (605)
  • Military (68)
  • Mindf**k (15)
  • MM/Menage (64)
  • Mystery/Suspense (245)
  • New Adult (240)
  • No Strings (15)
  • Novella (286)
  • Paranormal/Urban Fantasy (421)
  • Post-Apocalyptic (20)
  • Quickie (25)
  • Rockers (136)
  • Romance (3,180)
  • Sci-Fi (4)
  • Second-Chance-Romance (424)
  • Single Parent (220)
  • Sobfest (62)
  • Sports Star (255)
  • Steamy (2,708)
  • Suspense/Thriller (40)
  • Uncategorized (7)
  • Young Adult (146)
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: aReview by aThemes