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Crazy Cupid Love is a great fit for readers who enjoy lighthearted, humorous stories about embracing love, complete with a romantic twist on Greek mythology and a dash of self-discovery.

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DNF at 25%. It's been over four years since I received this ARC. I gave it a go and have decided it is not for me. It interested me then and no longer does now.

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Oh wow. I just came off of one of the worst books I've read in a long time, and I felt the funk setting in. I didn't know what to read, and everything that sounded good turned me off when I went to start it. I was literally scrolling my kindle, just randomly picking books and then I came across this one. Now, when I say I scrolled, I mean I SCROLLED. It was waaaaaaaaaaaaaay down there. So that tells you it's been there for a while, just sitting there, forgotten about. Now, I didn't mean to forget about it, but it happened. When I looked at when it was published, it said 2019. And yes, this was an arc from Netgalley. But here's the thing...my mom died suddenly in 2019 and it completely messed me (and my reading) up. So, yeah...books were forgotten about.

But this book was fantastic. I was hooked from page 1 and couldn't put it down. I'm a sucker for anything Greek God related, and Greek gods combined with romance...I'm all in.

I loved Eliza and Jake. They were so much fun together and I loved watching Eliza try to use her Cupid powers for people. And it was fantastic watching all the oopses that happened too.

I will say, I didn't see the big bad coming. The author did a great job of keeping me guessing. I absolutely loved this book and wish there were more out in the series.

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Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC in exchange for my honest review. This was an enjoyable book.

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I absolutely adore books that are themed around Valentine's Day. It adds an extra layer of sweetness to the already strong sweetness of romance books. This books does exactly that. The concept Eros' descendants was everything to me, as I do wish it was real and I also love mythology. It was just a perfect mix. The review on the cover calls it the "Percy Jackson for romance fans" and I would have to agree! Mythology writers don't usually cater towards romance fans the way Amanda Heger did, and that is a true tragedy. The characters were great, the plot was great, and the writing was great.

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Thank you for the opportunity to read this title. Unfortunately, it is not for me. Since I didn't finish it, I will not post a review on Goodreads. Thanks again and best of luck!

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I was excited to read this book based on the blurb, but I have to admit I struggled to get into the story; while I enjoy the whole "office romance/friends to lovers" trope, I had a hard time connecting to either of the main characters.

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This book was so entertaining. I was drawn into the story from the beginning and was involved until the end. The characters were complex and interesting. I found the story to be well paced and engrossing throughout the whole book. I was invested in the couple throughout the book and felt all the emotions through both the highs and lows of the story.The side characters were such an integral part of this story as well. This is the love story i needed to read at this time. If you want an entertaining and well written book this is it for you

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I'll be honest, I couldn't get into this book and never finished it. I found it hard to keep the characters straight and didn't take to it immediately like I did Amanda's previous books. It just wasn't my cuppa.

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This was my first read by Amanda Heger, and it won't be my last. Amanda is a talented author. Her story kept me intrigued. I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. The characters are deep and interesting! I fun love story with the right amount of humor, passion, and fun.

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I loved this one! It was so swoon worthy and romantic! I can't recommend this one enough to people! It makes me want to read more from the author

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3.5 stars

Crazy Cupid Love is a cute, original read! Eliza comes from a family of cupids and is quite powerful herself. However, things always seem to go wrong due to her clumsiness, so she never got her license to work in the family business.

Things get a little crazy when her family suddenly needs her to step up, her childhood crush comes back to town, and her enchantments seem to be going awry.

I am a big fan of mythology, and the idea that cupids and other mythological creatures live among us was fun. I also got a kick out of the real people who Eliza said we're cupids.

She and Jake were adorable together, and he was so supportive of her. It did take me a second to get used to going from third person perspective for Eliza's chapters to first person for Jake's, but it didn't take me out of the story too much.

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Thanks for the opportunity to read and review Crazy Cupid Love. I've struggled to get into it so far, so I won't be reviewing at this time. If I do get to it in the future, I will review at that time.

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A romantic comedy with a tad of magic… interesting. Crazy Cupid Love isn’t my normal read although I love romance and who doesn’t love magic, I’ve just never read them in the same book. Amanda Heger is also new to me and is now an author that I look forward to reading more of.

Eliza is a hot mess. Every time she tries to help someone she ends up enchanting someone different and it doesn’t always work out for the best. Jake isn’t worried about Eliza’s mix-up, he just wants to spend time with her. He offers to mentor her as a way to not only help her get her license but to also spend time with her. I enjoyed everything about the two of them. Together they made me laugh and smile, their adventures in getting Eliza mentioned made me shake my head and grin, and I cheered them on from their meeting in the driveway on Eliza’s birthday.

I’d recommend this to someone looking for a light fun read. There is romance, there is magic, and there is family.

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Just when you think that the paranormal romance has shown you everything there can be, you find something new and original! CRAZY CUPID LOVE is a fun paranormal romantic comedy and if you feel the genre has gone a little stale this may be the one to show you there’s still something new to explore. It’s light on the paranormal element (mythology) and can sometimes read like a contemporary or chick lit.

The main characters of this story, Eliza and Jake, are both cupid descendants and they can perform enchantments. Eliza’s family runs a cupid-for-hire company and they are having some issues so Eliza has to step into the business even after she had made the decision of not using her abilities. Something always seemed to go wrong. Now she needs to get her license and Jake ends up being her mentor during this process. But they find a lot more than they were expecting.

First of all… lets go back to the fun part of this. I found this book incredibly endearing because it was just plain fun. While there may have been some issues at keeping my attention, this excelled at keeping me entertained. It’s not over the top humor, but just a well crafted fun story. I would’ve liked to see more of the romance.

CRAZY CUPID LOVE gets an A+ from me for originality and entertainment. If you’re tired of the same old books, give this one a try.

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This was a fun romp and take on a basic rom-com. The addition of a bit of magical realism and the existence of Greek gods out and doing their jobs was fun!

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I don’t read many paranormal books, but this was a good one. I was drawn in by the cover and then I covered. It was a cute read. I really liked Eliza and Jake was so swoon-worthy. I loved that this book was creative, unique and funny. I loved Eliza pushed past her fears by believing in herself. With her powers, she gained Eliza has become jaded, but when her family needs her to keep the family business going she steps up and is embraces her powers.

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4 Stars / 3 Steam Fans

I almost DNFed this book but I am really glad that I ended up sticking it out. When I started the book I had no clue what I was getting into. I requested it on NetGalley because I liked the cover so as I started reading and find out that the story revolves around the mythological beings of cupids it really sparked my interest. Sounds like fun right...well it did take a little bit to really get into the story. Eliza has had a series of unfortunate events that follows her ever since she gained her powers as a cupid and with these mishaps she has become jaded. When her family needs her to keep their business running Eliza has to come to terms with her feelings. In the end I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the action, sweetness, sexiness, and modern day take on mythical creatures.

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Such a fun book from beginning to end! Loved the world-building every step of the way and fell in love with both Eliza and Jake. Thought they were a great match and loved their HEA. Look forward to more in this world!!

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Eliza had to sit her Cupid license to save her family’s business from ruin. She has always had problems with being a Cupid due to her enchantments always going wrong. Jake Sanders, a childhood friend, offers to help and be her mentor. This causes problems as Eliza is in love with Jake, but he doesn’t know it. Could this be her chance with him? All is going right, so why does fate turn and everything go wrong for Eliza?

This book is fun! Love and laughter mixed with the fantasy of being a Cupid and enhancing love is a wonderful mixture for a romance story. The situations Eliza finds herself in are hilarious and Jake tries to be the stabilizing influence. The story is a combination of success and failure then returns to success and failure.

This is a fascinating story and well worth the read.

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