Juniper & Thorn by Ava ReidFantasy Horror/ RetellingJune 21, 2022 by Harper VoyagerARC I discovered this author when I read her The Wolf and the Woodsman last year. Her sophomore release, Juniper & Thorn is a retelling of one of Grimm's darker fairytales, The Juniper Tree. Readers meet Marlinchen, the youngest daughter of the last great wizard Zmiy Vashchenko. Tucked into their home, while the city of Oblya grows and changes around them, the three Vashchenko witches take on Continue Reading
Review: How to Fake it in Hollywood by Ava Wilder
How to Fake it in Hollywood by Ava WilderContemporary RomanceJune 14, 2022 by DellARC Review by Angela The first thing I want to say before getting into the meat of this review is that this is another case of the illustrated cover not accurately reflecting the contents of the book. I went into How to Fake it in Hollywood thinking that it would be a lighter rom-com featuring two actors having to fake a relationship for the tabloids in order to pump up their careers. What I got was a much, Continue Reading
Review: Second Chance at the Riverview Inn by Molly O’Keefe
Second Chance at Riverview Inn by Molly O'KeefeRiverview Inn #5Contemporary RomanceMay 10, 2022 - Self PublishedPurchased Review by Angela I don't think I even saw this book up for pre-order when I scrolled through Amazon while doing the New Release post, but I did see a Twitter post about it on release day and couldn't stop my one-click finger from hitting that buy now button. I haven't read any of the previous books in the Riverview Inn series, but I couldn't resist a romance Continue Reading
Angela’s Minis- All Fired Up by Dylan Newton and A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O’Roark
All Fired Up by Dylan NewtonContemporary RomanceMay 17, 2022, by ForeverARC Although it's not indicated on Goodreads or Amazon, this is actually a follow-up to this author's previous release, How Sweet It Is. If you're interested you can check out my review here. All Fired Up features Imani Lewis, best friend to Kate and publicist to Drake Matthews from the first book, and Zander Matthews, Drake's younger brother. The two hooked up at Kate and Drake's wedding and then haven't really Continue Reading
Review: Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Something Wilder by Christina LaurenContemporary RomanceMay 17, 2022, by Gallery Books Review by Angela I'm still not absolutely sure how I feel about this book. On the one hand, it starts out with the classic Christina Lauren charm with interesting characters, strong friendships, and lively banter. On the other hand, it is quite a bit darker than this writing duo's other novels. Labeled as an "adventure romance", Something Wilder is big on the drama and mystery, but some of the Continue Reading
Review: The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa
The Wedding Crasher by Mia SosaContemporary RomanceApril 5, 2022, by AvonARC Review by Angela This was one of my most anticipated releases in 2022. The first book featuring this cast of characters, The Worst Best Man, cracked me up. Seriously, I was laughing out loud at work and sneak reading between clients. I could not put it down. Inject that kind of romantic comedy straight into my veins. The Wedding Crasher features Solange Pereira and Dean Chapman, cousin to the FMC and best Continue Reading
Review: Out of the Ashes by Jenn Burke
Out of the Ashes by Jenn BurkeAshes & Dust #3LGBT Paranormal RomanceMay 10, 2022, by Carina PressARC Review by Angela Out of the Ashes is the third and final book in the Ashes & Dust series featuring private investigator Evan Fournier and his former bond mate, phoenix Colin. You could say that Evan and Colin have seen some stuff in the last two books. Their relationship might have started out as an accidental bond formed in a moment of danger, but it has grown into love and Continue Reading
Review: Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Book Lovers by Emily HenryContemporary RomanceMay 3, 2022, by Berkley Review by Angela I've become an Emily Henry fangirl over the last couple of years, so when this book hit my Kindle I set aside everything to read. Book Lovers centers around two main characters deeply involved in the publishing world. Literary agent extraordinaire Nora Stephens and her editor nemesis Charlie Lastra. They first cross paths at a coffee meeting to discuss her biggest client's new manuscript. He Continue Reading
Review: Tear Down the Throne by Jennifer Estep
Tear Down the Throne by Jennifer EstepGargoyle Queen #2FantasyMay 3, 2022, by Harper VoyagerARC Review by Angela The third book in the Gargoyle Queen series by Jennifer Estep picks up just a short time after the events in the previous installment. Princess Gemma Ripley of Andvari is back home from Morta, but her time spent there and the tortures she suffered will never be able to be forgotten. She still hasn't quite figured out what devious plots Prince Milo has planned or forgotten the Continue Reading
Review: The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon
The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahonGothic Horror/SuspenseApril 26, 2022, by Gallery/Scout PressARC Review by Angela I've kind of been on a gothic suspense/horror kick for the last couple of years. In between my romance and mysteries, I find myself reaching for something with that creepy, dark, scare factor. I discovered this author last year when she released The Drowning Kind and immediately added her to my auto-buy shelf. The Children on the Hill is told in alternating Continue Reading