October was a great reading month for me. I finished university at the start of the month, so I did have a little more free time on my hands. I was on a little reading slump recently, but having more time to read made it easier. All my reading in October was all romance, I always find when I’m feeling down or don’t feel like reading, then a romance book is the way to go. I wrote a post a while ago where I talked about reading more romance novels and I think that October showed that.  So today I thought I would share my reads for October. 

Power Play (Blades Hockey #0.5) by Maria Luis: The first book in October that I picked up on a whim. It came up in my Book Bub email and I was feeling like more ice hockey. It was okay. I didn’t love it, but I didn’t hate it. It’s only 188 pages so everything moves very quickly, especially the romance but both protagonists are enjoyable | 3 Stars

Sin Bin (Blades Hockey #2) by Maria Luis: This one was fun. While again I didn’t love it. I liked the concept and the plot of it. The fact that there was massive history between Zoe and Andre and that just added so much to the book. The banter was great, the romance was good and I had fun reading it | 3.5 Stars 

Hat Trick (Blades Hockey #3) by Maria Luis: One of my favourite in this series, it was emotional, heartbreaking and full on. This second change romance of sorts hits you all in the right spots. Gwen isn’t the most likable character, but as the series and novel goes on we get to know what’s happened to her. I think this is the most emotional book in the series, but it was always heartwarming | 4 Stars

Body Check (Blades Hockey #4) by Maria Luis: This second chance romance stepped right on my heart. But it also had me laughing like crazy. While the concept of this one was a little out there, it was fun reading. I love second chance romances, and this one was right up there. The protagonists were married, but then parted ways, throughout the novel, they find themselves coming back together. 

Delicate Ink (Montgomery Ink #1) by Carrie Ann Ryan: Another series that I picked up on a whim, but I wanted to give more tattoo related book a try. I didn’t love this one, but I still enjoyed it. The romance was interesting, the plot was intriguing and I loved the Montgomery family. This romance was steamy, hot but also fast-paced.

Tempting Boundaries (Montgomery Ink #2) by Carrie Ann Ryan: A best friends sisters/brothers best friend romance – yes, please. I liked this one way more. The romance melted my heart and just made me smile. I liked that both protagonists was nervous about being with each other, but also couldn’t stay away. There was also a lot more drama in this one, but I can’t say that I wasn’t entertained. 

Harder than Words (Montgomery Ink #3) by Carrie Ann Ryan: This second chance romance with a twist. Luc never told Megan how he felt before he left town, but now he’s back and Megan lift is up in shambles. I adored this one so much. Luc with Megan’s kids tore me shreds and I loved it so much. Luc and Megan have so much history and it made for an emotional ride | 4 Stars

Inked (Sailor’s Grave #2) by Drew Elyse: This was one of my most anticipated reads of October. I adored Jess in the previous books, so I loved knowing more about her life in Inked. The romance was intense, the plot took me by surprise and I loved seeing characters pop up. I also adored that Jess was a tattoed woman and proud. You can check out my full review now | 4 Stars 

Written in Ink (Montgomery Ink #4) by Carrie Ann Ryan: I loved this one for a different reason. I adored that Griffin Montgomery was a writer. It’s rare that I see male authors in a novel, but it worked so well. At times Griffin was intimidating and sometimes he was wrong. But I also love that Autumn brought out parts in him that made me smile. 

Forever Ink (Montgomery Ink #1.5) by Carrie Ann Ryan: I read this one a little backward, but I really wanted to know more about Callie and her man. It’s a quick romance that is intense that explores expectations, family drama and loving someone that at first doesn’t seem right | 3. 5 Stars 

The Charlotte Chronicles (Jackson Boys #1) by Jen Frederick: I have a lot of hate and love for this book. I adored parts of it, and really hate others. It’s a book that took me on a journey that is for sure. I wasn’t a massive fan of Nate, but I also wasn’t a fan of Charlotte. In saying that I still enjoyed reading their journey | 3 Stars. 

Hidden Ink (Montgomery Ink #4.5) by Carrie Ann Ryan: I’ve been intrigued by Hailey and Sloane when I started to read this series, and I’m so glad that they have their own book. It was great getting to know them both more and know their story. This novella just made me smile so much | 4 stars 

Ink Enduring (Montgomery Ink #5) by Carrie Ann Ryan: This one was probably the one that I least liked. I knew to go in what it was going to entail. But the romance just wasn’t for me. I did love seeing them all together and I thought it both worked and was written well. In saying that the Montgomery family really shone again in this one. I loved how accepting they were, just made it so good | 3 Stars 

Adoring Ink (Montgomery Ink #6.5) by Carrie Ann Ryan: Holly is another side character that always caught my eye, so it was nice getting a novella for her. I loved that Brody could bring out a side in Holly that she tried to hide. They both have pretty horrible childhoods and together they are able to really took about it and lean on each other | 4 Stars. 

Love, Honor, and Ink (Montgomery Ink #6.6) by Carrie Ann Ryan: While I did like this book, I do think that I could have gone without reading it. It was a nice romance don’t get me wrong, but I really didn’t need to read about rich people hating each other. 

Inked Expressions (Montgomery Ink #7) by Carrie Ann Ryan: This one made me cry, smile and cry some more. I loved the idea of family of learning in this one. Everlyn and Storm have known each other for a long time, but after the death of Everlyn’s husband, they drift apart. When heartache and worry bring them back together, secrets begin to rise and boy it gets interesting | 4 Stars

Fireworks (True North #6) by Sarina Bowen: Another one of my most anticipated books of October, I couldn’t wait to delve into this one. While I didn’t love it as much as the others in this series, I fell in love with this second chance romance.  | 4 Stars