The Book Proposalby K.J. Micciche(post may contain affiliate links) (3.5 stars rounded up to a 4 on Goodreads) The Book Proposal by K.J. Micciche is a humorous contemporary romance, and the author's debut novel. We follow the dual perspectives of our main characters. Romance author Gracie was recently dumped by her fiancé just before their wedding.… Continue reading The Book Proposal by K.J. Micciche is a humorous contemporary romance, and the author’s debut novel (3.5/5 stars)
One Night with the DukeBelmore Square, #1by Jodi Ellen Malpas (post may contain affiliate links) One Night with the Duke by Jodi Ellen Malpas is a Regency romance with mystery elements and the first book in the Belmore Square series. Eliza Melrose and her family are new money recently moved to London from the countryside. Now,… Continue reading One Night with the Duke by Jodi Ellen Malpas is a Regency romance with mystery elements and the first book in the Belmore Square series (3/5 stars)
Dark SuccessionThe O'Malley's, #1by Katee Robert(post may contain affiliate links) Dark Succession by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romance and the first book in The O'Malleys series. This is a new reissue of a book that was previously published as The Marriage Contract. The book jumps between several point of view characters, including our two… Continue reading Dark Succession by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romance and the first book in The O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)
The Stolen ThroneDominions, #2by Abigail Owen(post may contain affiliate links) (4.5 stars rounded up to a 5) The Stolen Throne by Abigail Owen is a YA fantasy romance with paranormal elements, and the second book in the Dominions trilogy. Mereneith is the hidden twin, meant to die for her slightly older sister Tabra--the true queen of… Continue reading The Stolen Throne by Abigail Owen is a YA fantasy romance with paranormal elements, and the second book in the Dominions trilogy (4.5/5 stars)
Games and Rituals: Storiesby Katherine Heiny(post may contain affiliate links) Games and Rituals: Stories by Katherine Heiny is a collection of eleven literary fiction short stories. Relationships in their many iterations form the heart of this collection. Found friendships, complicated relationships with exes, illicit liaisons, and the love between generations are explored with dry humor expertly… Continue reading Games and Rituals by Katherine Heiny is a collection of eleven literary fiction short stories (4/5 stars)
Oxford StarRomancing Oxford, #2by Laura Bradbury(post may contain affiliate links) (3.5 stars rounded down to a 3) Oxford Star by Laura Bradbury is a contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance with some steam. It can be read as a standalone, but is the second book in the Romancing Oxford series. Jack, a member of a famous boy band, has… Continue reading Oxford Star by Laura Bradbury is a contemporary enemies-to-lovers romance with some steam (3.5/5 stars)
Ten Rules for Marrying a Dukeby Michelle McLeannarrated by Clare Staniforth(post may contain affiliate links) Ten Rules for Marrying a Duke by Michelle McLean is a charming historical romance featuring a marriage of convenience with some steam. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at eight hours and is narrated by Clare Staniforth. Arabella Bromley… Continue reading Ten Rules for Marrying a Duke by Michelle McLean is a charming historical romance featuring a marriage of convenience with some steam (4.5/5 stars)
A House with Good Bonesby T. Kingfishernarrated by Mary Robinette Kowal(post may contain affiliate links) (4.5 out of 5 stars) A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher is a Southern Gothic horror novel with paranormal elements. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at seven hours and is narrated by Mary Robinette Kowal. We… Continue reading A House with Good Bones by T. Kingfisher is a Southern Gothic horror novel with paranormal elements (4.5/5 stars)
The Foxglove KingThe Nightshade Crown, #1by Hannah Whitten(post may contain affiliate links) (3.5 rounded up to a 4) The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance featuring religion and court politics and the first installment in The Nightshade Crown series. Lore escaped a cult hiding in the catacombs beneath the city of Dellaire when… Continue reading The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten is a fantasy romance featuring religion and court politics and the first installment in The Nightshade Crown series (3.5/5 stars)
The Raven ThiefSecret Staircase Mystery, #2by Gigi Pandiannarrated by Soneela Nankani(post may contain affiliate links) The Raven Thief by Gigi Pandian is a contemporary cozy mystery and the second book in the Secret Staircase Mystery series. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at nine and a half hours and is narrated by Soneela Nankani.… Continue reading The Raven Thief by Gigi Pandian is a contemporary cozy mystery and the second book in the Secret Staircase Mystery series (4/5 stars)
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