Secretly Yours by Tessa BaileyA Vine Mess #1Contemporary RomanceFebruary 7, 2023- Avon ARC Review by Angela I started and stopped this book multiple times before I finally finished it after the news from Harpercollins Union that they had reached an agreement and it was okay to post reviews for their books again. I wanted this to have the same magic as It Happened One Summer and Hook, Line, and Sinker- which were both 5-star, A+ reads for me. Alas, while I did enjoy this book and plan Continue Reading
Review: The Guest With Claws: A Monster Romance by Ella Maven
The Guest With ClawsMonster/Science Fiction RomanceFebruary 24, 2023- Self PublishedARC Review by Angela I love this author's science fiction/alien romances and after seeing the cover for this first installment in an all new monster romance series, I knew I had to add it to my TBR. This beginning was a bit slow for me, as the author set up the worldbuilding and introduced all the new characters. This is a mash-up of science fiction and monster romance, with a John Wick feel, which Continue Reading
Review- The Halifax Hellions Duet by Alexandra Vasti
You can thank Nick ( @theromancefiend ) on Twitter for these recs. After witnessing much love and gushing about these novellas I decided to go to the author's website and see what all the fuss was about. So glad I did. In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation- Let me give you a quick rundown of the tropes this book This was a delightful read, sort of lighthearted and fun. The MMC's internal thoughts made me smile and I loved that the FMC was wild and open and oblivious Continue Reading
Review: Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. HolmbergHistorical Fantasy11/1/2022 - 47NorthAmazon First Reads Review by Angela This book sat on my Kindle for ages after I snagged it as one of my Amazon First Reads last year. But I kept seeing positive reviews and I've been on a bit of a quirky magical romance kick lately, so I decided to finally open it and see what all the fuss was about. Keeper of Enchanted Rooms takes place in the mid-1800s, mainly in Rhode Island, but there are Continue Reading
Series Review- Ignisar by Jess K Hardy
If you love science fiction romance as much as I do, then you are always on the hunt for something new. Kindle Unlimited has thousands of series' in this genre and it's hard to slog through the masses to find the gem. This series popped up on my radar when the publisher sent an email with the latest release, The Princes and the Bruiser, but since it was the third book in the series I kind of mentally bookmarked it and moved on. Then the first book appeared on a list I clicked on somewhere... Continue Reading
Review: The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone by Audrey Burges
The Minuscule Mansion of Myra MaloneFantasy/Magical Realism1/24/2023 by BerkleyARC Review by Angela I had no idea what to expect when I requested this book for review. All I knew was that the blurb sounded intriguing and maybe a bit weird, and I liked the cover. But if anyone can tell by my reading choices last year, I'm all in on weird, intriguing PNR/Fantasy reads. Blurb: A woman learns to expand the boundaries of her small world and let love inside it in this sparkling and Continue Reading
Review: Chick Magnet by Emma Barry
Chick Magnet by Emma BarryContemporary RomanceJanuary 24, 2023, by MontlakeARC Review by Angela So, this was different from any book I've read recently. I picked it up because of this line in the blurb: From Emma Barry comes a clever romance about a hot veterinarian and a chicken-loving influencer who can’t help but ruffle each other’s feathers. Did I know what a chicken influencer was before I started to read? No. Do I know now? Why, yes. I also know more about chickens Continue Reading
Review: A Thousand Miles to Graceland by Kristen Mei Chase
A Thousand Miles to Graceland by Kristen Mei ChaseWomen's Fiction1/24/2023 by ForeverARC Review by Angela This is labeled on Amazon as a romantic comedy, and it is 100% NOT a romantic comedy. In fact, I would say this isn't a romance at all. A Thousand Miles to Graceland is mainly a road trip book between a daughter who escaped her chaotic, toxic home after college and her Chinese-American flamboyant, Elvis-loving mother that ends up being a journey of self-discovery and mother/daughter Continue Reading
Review: The Serpent in Heaven by Charlaine Harris
The Serpent in Heaven by Charlaine HarrisGunnie Rose #4Fantasy11/15/22 by Gallery BooksARC Review by Angela Pivoting away from the main protagonists in the last three books, Lizbeth and Eli, The Serpent in Heaven focuses on Lizbeth's half-sister, Felicia. Felicia is enrolled in the Grigori Rasputin School and seems to be doing okay. She has food, a bed to sleep in, if not new clothes, or the respect of her peers. She's really only there because her blood is valuable in that she is Continue Reading
Review: Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews
Magic Tides by Ilona AndrewsKate Daniels: The Wilmington Years #11/17/2023 by NYLAARC Review by Angela 2023 is already starting off with a bang with this surprise release from Ilona Andrews. Readers will be excited to revisit Kate and Curran in their new home, as they try and fail to remain low-key, getting involved in a local kidnapping and taking on new bad guys. Kate and Curran have relocated to Wilmington after finding a good school for Conlan. They are living in a half Continue Reading