In a Second by Kate CanterbaryFriendship, RI #3Contemporary RomanceDecember 9, 2025- Self PublishedARC Review by Angela A holiday treat from Kate Canterbary is just what I needed. It's been a rough year, so I think we all DESERVE a second chance, only-one bed, single parent, fake engagement, road trip shenanigans romance. This is the third book in the Friendship, RI series and features Audrey, and her high school boyfriend and love of her life, Jude. When the book opens, she is Continue Reading
Review: The Cursed Horde King by Zoey Draven
The Cursed Horde King by Zoey DravenHordes of the Elthika #2Sci-Fi/Fantasy RomanceDecember 9, 2025- Self PublishedARC Review by Angela I am an absolute sucker for Zoey Draven books. After discovering her Horde Kings of Dakkar series, I went back and glommed her entire backlist. Now I follow her on social media and wait with bated breath, hoping to see updates about release dates for new books. I was beyond thrilled when she announced that the world of Dakkar would continue, albeit Continue Reading
Review: Arrow of Fortune by Jacquelyn Benson
Arrow of Fortune by Jacquelyn BensonRaiders of the Arcana #3Gaslamp Fantasy/Historical FantasyNovember 18, 2025- Self-PublishedARC Review by Angela I discovered this series while browsing through Amazon looking for book deals and new releases. It was the blurb for the first book in the series, Empire of Shadows, that caught my eye and led me to smash that one-click button. It begins with "Nice Victorian ladies don’t run off to find legendary lost cities." I mean come on; tell me Continue Reading
Retro Review: Review: Hooking Up by Helena Hunting
Review originally posted 11/14/2017 by Mandi. Hooking Up by Helena HuntingReleased: November 7, 2017Contemporary RomanceSelf Published All I wanted was a nice wedding. Instead I end up with a husband who gets a blow job during our reception – and it’s broadcast to everyone attending. I’ve enjoyed Helena Hunting’s voice in the past – she usually makes me giggle and highlight all of her over-the-top silly quotes. Her books are super fun. Hooking Up is also fun, and a great Continue Reading
Mini Reviews: Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport and Last of His Blood by Melissa J Cave
Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. DavenportFantasy Romance10/28/2025 by Harper Voyager I've been on a fantasy romance binge this year, so requesting this one for review was a no-brainer. I was prepared for lots of world-building and an introduction to a wide cast of characters, which yes, this does have that. What I was not prepared for was the spice level, which is WOWZA. Like second chapter wowza. I mean, you'll hear absolutely zero complaints from me, but I figured that I should let readers Continue Reading
Retro Review: Bountiful by Sarina Bowen
Originally posted 10/24/2017 by Tori. Bountiful by Sarina BowenSeries: True North, #4Contemporary RomanceOctober 20, 2017Self Published Favorite Quote: “New rule. Never use the term ‘baby daddy’ again.” A recent break up resigns Zara Rossi to the fact that she will always be the girl to date but not to marry. A steamy no-strings affair with a sexy out of towner is just the thing to cure her small town blues but a surprise pregnancy changes her tune. After searching for Continue Reading
Review: Olive Becket Plays the Rake by Kat Sterling
Olive Becket Plays the Rake by Kat SterlingHistorical RomanceOctober 9, 2025Self-published Review by Melanie There’s a particular scene in this delightfully charming historical romance that made me fall hard, not just for the characters or the romance but for the way this author writes character development. I’m pretty certain I’m now a will read anything she writes kind of fan. Although, real talk, I’ve read everything this author has written thus far and I was already Continue Reading
Retro Review: Haunted Blade by J.C. Daniels
Review originally posted 10/3/2017 by Tori. Haunted Blade by J.C. DanielsSeries: Colbana Files, #6Urban FantasySeptember 30, 2017Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: ‘I am yours. You are mine. We are one…’ Haunted Blade picks up a few weeks after Shadowed Blade. Kit Colbana battled for her life and is now recovering both physically and mentally, along with her friends. Kit has regained possession of her gift after Jude had it magically blocked and has Continue Reading
Retro Review: Mating the Huntress by Talia Hibbert
Review originally posted on 10/3/2018 by Mandi. Mating the Huntress by Talia HibbertReleased: October 1, 2018Paranormal NovellaSelf Published Reviewed by Mandi This is a super quick novella, and I really wish it had been longer because I loved these two – but I’ll take what I can get. Chastity’s family has been hunting werewolves for generations. It’s in her blood, but due to a prophecy spoken when she was born, her parents have made her sit on the sidelines for all of her Continue Reading
Retro Review: How to Wake an Undead City by Hailey Edwards
Review originally posted 5/30/2019 by Angela. How to Wake an Undead City by Hailey EdwardsThe Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy #6Urban FantasyMay 28, 2019-- Self Published Savannah has fallen to the vampires, and it’s up to Grier to take out their leader, Gaspard Lacroix, and restore peace. Lacroix might be more powerful and immune to her magic, but she’s got a plan. Too bad it’s got holes big enough for a new threat to waltz through while the city is on her knees.Now Grier must risk Continue Reading