Book Reviews and Thoughts on Living a Bookish Life
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
6/5 stars When I heard one of my all-time favorite authors was writing a NEW series in a FAVORITE fantasy world, I was ecstatic, borderline unhinged with excitement. The original Shades of Magic trilogy is a series that means so much to me and I love and adore the characters and the world more than…
Marry Me By Midnight by Felicia Grossman
Marry Me By Midnight by Felicia Grossman 4/5 stars, New release review This was a super unique and really well researched historical romance with a fun reverse Cinderella spin on it! I have never read a historical romance with Jewish main characters before, and I think the author did a great job of giving the…
An Earl To Remember by Stacy Reid
In classic Stacy Reid style, this is a very unique story, even with the similarities to Overboard. Georgie is trying to raise her three sisters in their falling down manor after the death of her parents and also trying to get paid and live her dreams as a chef. She’s hired to cook on Lord…
Knockout by Sarah MacLean
6 stars This was a perfect romance for me. I am a huge, HUGE, Sarah MacLean fan. In my eyes, every single one of her books is worth reading. I love how REAL her stories feel, the tension, the wanting, the yearrrrnnniiiiing, is all drawn out just the perfect amount to get and keep you…
Forged In Fire by Juliette Cross
Juliette Cross is one of my favorite authors, I LOVE her Stay A Spell series that is all about paranormal creatures living in New Orleans. Her writing is so engaging, swoony, steamy, and funny. I always anticipate a new book from her. I recently had the chance to review her debut book that was getting…
Twisted Games by Ana Huang
*ARC provided by the author for an honest review*6 out of 5 stars! This was PERFECTION in every way! We have a broody, protective, alpha AF, bodyguard hero (Rhys) and a princess who is kind, loves animals, but has nerves of steel when it’s required (Bridget). Bridget recently learns that she must now prepare for…
Devil in Disguise by Lisa Kleypas
6/5 stars! This was absolute and utter perfection. Merritt and Keir have a soul mate level epic romance. The way Keir loved Merritt was honestly one of the most beautiful portrayals of romance I have ever read about. This book transported me back into the Ravenel world and it felt like coming home to old…
The Viscount Made Me Do It by Diana Quincy
Release day 7/27/2021 4/5 stars Historical romance This historical romance was truly delightful! I loved the unique story and the Arab representation in Hannah and her family. This book follows Hannah, a female bone setter who is passionate about helping people with maladies that traditional doctors can not solve. However her career choice makes her…
Blue Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
Five star review Haven Travis is an heiress, determined to marry a man her father does not approve of. Hardy Cates is a rough around the edges, ruggedly handsome, self made millionaire, and also mortal enemy of the Travis family. When Hardy and Haven have a meet up in a dark wine cellar, she mistakenly…
Bombshell by Sarah MacLean
Five star review! Publication date August 24, 2021 Bite size review: Clever, sizzling, achingly romantic perfection. FINALLY Caleb and Sesily’s story. A slow burning, tightly woven plot culminating in a powerful and epic HEA. I loved it. Full review below! Lady Sesily Talbot is used to living a life of scandal and honestly embraces the…
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