Bebe Rachel's Whimsy and Reviews

Mr. Perfect on Paper by Jean Meltzer My rating: 4 of 5 stars As the creator and CEO of the popular Jewish dating app J-Mate, matchmaker Dara Rabinowitz knows the formula for lasting love—at least, for everyone else. When it comes to her own love life, she’s been idling indefinitely. Until her beloved bubbe shares Dara’s checklist for “The Perfect Jewish Husband” on national television and charming news anchor Chris Steadfast proposes they turn Dara’s search into must-see TV. As a non-Jewish single dad, Chris doesn’t check any of Dara’s boxes. But her hunt for Mr. Perfect is the ratings boost his show desperately needs. If only Chris could ignore his own pesky attraction to Dara—a task much easier said than done when Dara starts questioning if “perfect on paper” can compete with how hard she’s falling for Chris. I loved this book and the representation of a young Jewish woman with a severe anxiety disorder who has her world turned u

Iris Kelly Doesn't Date by Ashley Herring Blake My rating: 5 of 5 stars Loved it. No notes. ⏰ almost no time  🌶️ extra. rated mature ⚠️Mom that does not listen and earns no sympathy. Showing up for siblings that don’t show up for you. GAD.  Feeling not heard or seen.  🏷️ #RomCom #LGBTQ+🏳️‍🌈 #sapphicromance #ContemporaryRomance #FakeDating #makeYourOwnHappilyEverAfter #ShakespeareRemix #playwithinaplay

A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 Stars! This was a bit more of a slow burn than I initially expected. In time, however, I fell in love with the story and particularly with Niamh and her journey. Arriving into a world of complex political intrigue that includes classism, racism, family secrets, and hidden attractions, Niamh at first seems so out of her depth I was worried she may not make it out unscathed. I really enjoyed how her story unfolded although at times it did feel that components of the this book were a bit borrowed from contemporary culture. In the end, however, Niamh’s path is distinctly her own. More than just romance, Niamh finds lifelong friends on her way to her (possible) happily ever after. While this is my honest review of this book, I was gifted a copy of the book, free of charge, in exchange for my review. I am thankful to Net Galley, Allison Saft and Wednesday Books for the opportunity to read this