Tag: ARC
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Burn by Nia Myst: A Wildcats Series Book 2 Review (Dark, Stalker x Stalker Enemies-to-Lovers Romance)
If you read Rage, the first book in Nia Myst’s Wildcats series, and wondered whether book two could keep up that same unhinged energy, the answer is yes. Burn is just as entertaining, and honestly, might be even more fun. Actual Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐ What Burn Is About Burn is the second book in the…
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Rage (Wildcats 1) by Nia Myst: Book Review
Actual rating:⭐️ 4.5/5 When I started Rage, I was nervous about the subject matter, rape and its aftermath, but Nia Myst handles it with such grace and respect. The story is dark, emotional, and ultimately empowering. At a Gala in New York, Sophie is attacked and left broken. Her brother Dominic, a powerful billionaire, refuses…
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Bringer of Death by Syk Kelly Review
“Gods are cruel.” “But what does that make a Goddess?” “Vengenful.” What I Liked As someone who loves Greek mythology, especially Hades and Persephone retellings, this book felt tailor-made for me. The writing grabbed me from the very first page. Syk Kelly has a way of ending chapters that kept me saying “just one more…
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Book Review: Love by Numbers by Sydney Scott
Can one perpetually practical accountant plus one free-spirited artist equal more than friends? Sometimes you pick up a book at just the right moment—and that’s exactly how I felt with Love by Numbers by Sydney Scott. I wasn’t sure if I’d be into the pregnancy trope, but this story was so sweet, light, and heartwarming…
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The Great Work by Sheldon Costa Book Review | A Haunting Speculative Western About Grief, Belief, and Obsession
“Romantic love was a clear-cut institution, bolstered by orthodoxy and ritual. When a man lost his wife, it was expected that his world would unravel. But friendship… friendship was a wilderness with no guide. There were no courting rituals one might follow to pursue it, and little sympathy for the gut-wrenching horror of its loss.”…
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Midnight Tempest by Kara Douglas Book Review A Beautifully Tragic Fantasy Romance
Every midnight, someone vanishes. What I Liked Midnight Tempest may be a novella, but it packs an incredible emotional punch. One of my favorite things about this story was the atmosphere. Kara Douglas drops readers into a dangerous world where worshiping certain gods can cost you your life, and where people are mysteriously disappearing without…
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Audiobook Review: He Sees You When You Are Sleeping – Dark Holiday Spice with a Twist
Book Title: He Sees You When You Are Sleeping by Alta Hensley It’s the night before Christmas and I’m alone in the house…She’s my Christmas wish come true. And I’m hers. She just doesn’t know it yet. (Actual Rating 3.75 ⭐)I recently listened to He Sees You When You Are Sleeping by Alta Hensley on…
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A Powerful Memoir of Healing, Forgiveness, and Self-Love
Book Title: Awake by Jen Hatmaker “The trauma someone else created is not your fault, but dealing with it is your responsibility.” If you’re looking for an inspiring memoir that blends heartbreak with hope, Awake by Jen Hatmaker is a must-read. In Awake, Jen shares the implosion of her marriage after 26 years, the painful…
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A Chaotic, Laugh-Out-Loud YA/NA Romance That Left Me Guessing
Book Title: Scarlett and the Kiss Thief ReviewBy: Ivy Smoak I’ve never been kissed.Because I saved my first kiss for my best friend, Axel Stevens. And he gave his away to someone else like it meant nothing.I was hoping that reinventing myself over the summer would make him finally see me. But I’m just as…
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Book Review: A Witch and Her Minotaur
Title: A Witch and Her Minotaurby Emberly Wyndham She’s chaos and sparks. He’s calm, carved from stone. Now he’s burning for her—and the flames refuse to be tamed. When the weather starts to cool and I’m looking for something warm and comforting, cozy fantasy romances are my go-to—and Emberly Wyndham’s A Witch and Her Minotaur…
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A Witch and Her Dragon — A Magical Hug of a Read
Book Title: A Witch and Her Dragonby Emberl Wyndham His duty is to protect the princess, but his dragon’s desire to claim her is becoming impossible to ignore—and she’s about to uncover all the fiery secrets he’s been hiding. This book felt like a magical hug — the kind that wraps around you when you…
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ZomRomCom Book Review: Zombies, Vampires, and Banter You’ll Die For
Book Title: ZomRomComby Olivia Dade When Edie Brandstrup attempts to save her sweet, seemingly harmless human neighbor from the first major zombie breach in two decades, she’s stunned to be saved by him—and his ridiculously large sword—instead. What do you get when you throw together a cleaver-wielding soap maker, a broody French vampire, and a…
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Book Review: Mexico Can Choke On It – A Chaotic, Spicy Rom-Com You’ll Devour
Book Title: Mexico Can Choke On Itby Melissa Ryun One week in Mexico. One scorching connection. And one wildly inappropriate fantasy I really need to stop having. Every so often, a book comes along that reminds me why I love romantic comedies—and Mexico Can Choke On It is exactly that book. From the start, it…
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Above, A Dark, Fierce Fantasy That Blew Me Away
Book Title: Aboveby Brea Lamb Everything that ever was and ever will be, came from the stars. Some books stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Above by Brea Lamb is one of those rare reads that doesn’t just tell a story—it claws its way into your heart, rattles your emotions, and…
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Game Point, A Sexy, Funny Sports Romance You’ll Love
Book Title: Game Pointby Meg Jones They just need to keep their eyes on the ball and ignore their sizzling tension. (Actual Rating 4.75 ⭐) When I pressed play on Game Point by Meg Jones, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I’ll admit it—sometimes I get really caught up in narrators’ accents, and I…
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This Love of Ours – Falling for Clover and Killian
Book Title: This Love of OursBy Sydney Skye “…I promise all I want is to keep you safe. To love you the way you deserve to be loved and show you just how powerful you can be.” (Actual Rating 3.25⭐️) If you’re a fan of shifter romances with a forbidden twist, This Love of Ours…
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Why Of The Curse or The Crown Stole My Heart, Fantasy Romance Review
Book Title: Of The Curse or The CrownBy V.B. Lacey “I would not let Thorne Reaux steal a single piece of my heart. Not when it could never fully be his.” This is one of those books that will stay with me for a very long time—maybe forever. It’s a bit longer than the books…
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Scarlett and the Fake Boyfriend; The Mystery Continues
Book Title: Scarlett and the Fake BoyfriendBy: Ivy Smoak I always thought Axel Stevens and I would live happily ever after. But he’s never liked me back. Holly freaking shirt balls! That cliffhanger! Why!? This sequel was just as funny as it was heartbreaking. It had me replaying some of my own high school memories—the…