Book Review: Death’s Bloom (Monsters & Mayhem) by Lily Mayne

Read my reviews of previous books in the Monsters & Mayhem series: Lightning Born by Sam Burns | In Darkness and Dank by K.L. Hiers This story begins from Ari’s perspective, in which he is living the opposites-attract trope of a typical contemporary romance. A quick glimpse into Theo’s point of view shows that we’re in … Continue reading Book Review: Death’s Bloom (Monsters & Mayhem) by Lily Mayne

Book Review: Pretty Black (Pretty Broken #5) by J.R. Gray

Read my reviews of the previous books in the Pretty Broken series: Pretty Obsessed (#1) | Pretty Toxic (#2) | Pretty Wreck (#3) | Pretty F*cked (#4) The final book in this excellent rock star romance series, which also serves as the second half of an internal duology with the previous book, Pretty F*ed, drops readers right back into … Continue reading Book Review: Pretty Black (Pretty Broken #5) by J.R. Gray

Book Review: Notorious (Shifter Scoundrels #1) by Charlie Cochet & Macy Blake

I’m always willing to give weird genre mash-ups a shot, so this book ending up on my TBR isn’t a surprise. It features a shockingly unexpected opening that sets up the main conflict while also doing a decent bit of worldbuilding, which hooked me pretty much instantly. I also thoroughly enjoyed main characters Caspian and … Continue reading Book Review: Notorious (Shifter Scoundrels #1) by Charlie Cochet & Macy Blake

Book Review: The Fae Queen’s Captive (Peculiar Tastes) by Sierra Simone

I’m traveling on Halloween this year, so I’ll admit that I’m not as hyped for the holiday as I usually am. Reading this unexpected dark romance changed all that in a heartbeat. The opening events are the perfect welcome to the spooky season, evoking horror tropes of the final girl while simultaneously instilling a sense … Continue reading Book Review: The Fae Queen’s Captive (Peculiar Tastes) by Sierra Simone

Book Review: Autumn of the Witch (Seasons of the Lukoi #4) by Iris Foxglove

Read my previous reviews of the Seasons of the Lukoi series: Winter of the Owl (Seasons of the Lukoi #1)Spring of the Wolf (Seasons of the Lukoi #2)Summer of the Wanderer (Seasons of the Lukoi #3) The final book in this series returns us to the island of Lukoi and features characters we have met in previous installments. … Continue reading Book Review: Autumn of the Witch (Seasons of the Lukoi #4) by Iris Foxglove

Book Review: The Shepherd (The Game #6) by Cara Dee

Read my previous reviews of the books in The Game series: Top Priority (The Game #1)Their Boy (The Game #2)Breathless (The Game #3)Doll Parts (The Game #4)Out of the Ashes (The Game #5) If you can count on anything about this series, you can depend on Dee’s unpredictability when it comes to the varying characters and relationships among the members … Continue reading Book Review: The Shepherd (The Game #6) by Cara Dee

Book Review: Summer of the Wanderer (Seasons of the Lukoi #3) by Iris Foxglove

Read my reviews of the previous books in the Seasons of the Lukoi series: Winter of the Owl (#1)Spring of the Wolf (#2) I know that I say this in each review, but this series keeps getting better with every installment. In this book, we leave Lukos and venture to yet another new country in … Continue reading Book Review: Summer of the Wanderer (Seasons of the Lukoi #3) by Iris Foxglove

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Book Review: A Matter of Fact (Two Truths and a Lie #3) by Kate Hawthorne

Read my reviews of the previous books in the Two Truths and a Lie series: A Real Good Lie (#1)A Cold Hard Truth (#2) Disclaimer: I received an electronic ARC of this novel from the author. Though I enjoy both plot- and character-driven fiction, one of my favorite elements of storytelling, no matter the genre, is that … Continue reading Book Review: A Matter of Fact (Two Truths and a Lie #3) by Kate Hawthorne

Book Review: Mountain Topped by K.M. Neuhold & Mia Monroe

Sometimes there’s a limit to how many genre tropes you can cram into one book. However, there’s a difference between “too many” and “just enough combined in the right way.” Neuhold and Monroe strike the perfect balance in this book with three unique and compelling characters who also balance each other in the best way. … Continue reading Book Review: Mountain Topped by K.M. Neuhold & Mia Monroe

Book Review: Pretty Obsessed (Pretty Broken #1) by J.R. Gray

Rock star romances can be a mixed bag for me, but Gray had me at "cinnamon roll writer" and Emory and River's incredibly unique meet-cute. As their interactions progressed, Gray also provided me with one of my favorite tropes ever (idiots in love) as Emory and River both try to hide their (sometimes low-, sometimes … Continue reading Book Review: Pretty Obsessed (Pretty Broken #1) by J.R. Gray

Review: Vino & Veritas Series (multiple authors)

This post includes reviews of books in the Vino & Veritas series: Featherbed (#1) by Annabeth AlbertHeartscape (#2) by Garrett LeighHeadstrong (#3) by Eden FinleyAftermath (#5) by L. A. WittTurnabout (#9) by Laurel GreerDaybreak (#12) by Kate HawthorneHeartsong (#13) by A. E. WaspStronghold (#14) by Ana AshleyLimelight (#15) by E. DaviesUnforgettable (#16) by Marley ValentineUndone … Continue reading Review: Vino & Veritas Series (multiple authors)

Review: Mixed Messages Series by Lily Morton

Rule Breaker (Book 1) As much as I enjoy reading romances that involve power dynamics, I have trouble crossing certain lines. An employer/employee relationship is one of them because the power balance there is not imbalanced through the desires of the participants but instead due to outside forces. However, this established history between Dylan and … Continue reading Review: Mixed Messages Series by Lily Morton

Review: Irons and Works Series by E.M. Lindsey

This post includes reviews of the following books in the Irons and Works series: Free Hand (Book 1)Blank Canvas (Book 2)American Traditional (Book 3)Bio-Mechanical (Book 4)Stick and Poke (Book 5)Scarification (Book 6)To Touch the Light (follow-up novella)Last-Minute Walk-In (follow-up novella) Free Hand (Book 1) Derek and Basil don’t meet under the most auspicious of circumstances. … Continue reading Review: Irons and Works Series by E.M. Lindsey

Review: Escort Series by Sloane Kennedy

Gabriel's Rule (Book 1) I haven't looked at the original publication date to be sure, but I feel that this book is one of the first by this prolific author. The story itself, including the plot and characters, are entertaining. However, the writing style itself includes an inexperienced author's hallmarks, such as mid-scene point-of-view (POV) … Continue reading Review: Escort Series by Sloane Kennedy