Until It Was Loveby Pippa Grant(post may contain affiliate links) Until It Was Love by Pippa Grant is a a contemporary rom-com featuring a rugby player and a life coach. Goldie is a successful life coach who was previously an athlete until an injury sidelined her. She's about to leave the country for a few… Continue reading Until It Was Love by Pippa Grant is a a contemporary rom-com featuring a rugby player and a life coach (4/5 stars)
The Cemetery of Untold Storiesby Julia Alvareznarrated by Alma Cuervo(post may contain affiliate links) The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez is a magical realism historical fiction novel. I initially picked this up because I read In the Time of the Butterflies in college and that book made me feel things. Like that book,… Continue reading The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez is a magical realism historical fiction novel (3.5/5 stars)
At First SpiteHarlot's Bay, #1by Olivia Dade(post may contain affiliate links) At First Spite by Olivia Dade is a contemporary rom-com and the first book in the new Harlot's Bay series. After Athena's fiancé breaks up with her just before the wedding, she has no choice but to move into the Spite House she bought… Continue reading At First Spite by Olivia Dade is a contemporary rom-com and the first book in the new Harlot’s Bay series (4/5 stars)
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a DemonMead Mishaps, #1by Kimberly Lemmingnarrated by Hazel Addison(post may contain affiliate links) That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming is a charming fantasy rom-com and the first in the Mead Mishaps series. The audiobook is narrated by Hazel Addison, and she was… Continue reading That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming is a charming fantasy rom-com and the first in the Mead Mishaps series (4/5 stars)
Flirty Little Secretby Jessica Lepe(post may contain affiliate links) Flirty Little Secret by Jessica Lepe is a debut contemporary romance with great mental health representation. We alternate POVs between our leads Lucy and Fletcher. Lucy, a school counselor, is shy and sweet but also constantly struggling to hold off disaster. On the other hand, her… Continue reading Flirty Little Secret by Jessica Lepe is a debut contemporary romance with great mental health representation (3.5/5 stars)
Still See You EverywhereFrankie Elkins, #3by Lisa Gardnernarrated by Hillary Huber(post may contain affiliate links) Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner is a contemporary locked room thriller and the third book in the Frankie Elkin series. Frankie Elkin is an expert at finding missing persons that are often long forgotten. Her latest request comes… Continue reading Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner is a contemporary locked room thriller and the third book in the Frankie Elkin series (4/5 stars)
The Temple of Persephoneby Isabella Kamalnarrated by Susan Duerden(post may contain affiliate links) The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal is a charming historical romance and the author's debut. The audiobook is narrated by Susan Duerden, and she does a fabulous job with our dual points of view. After a fast marriage due to getting… Continue reading The Temple of Persephone by Isabella Kamal is a charming historical romance featuring mythology and the author’s debut (4/5 stars)
Molten Deathby Leslie Karst(post may contain affiliate links) Molten Death by Leslie Karst is a cozy mystery featuring an retired sapphic couple, and the first book in the Orchid Isle Mystery series. First off, the cover artist did a bang up job with this one! Our main character, Valerie, is a retired caterer who recently… Continue reading Molten Death by Leslie Karst is a cozy mystery featuring an retired sapphic couple, and the first book in the Orchid Isle Mystery series (3/5 stars)
Maude Horton's Glorious Revengeby Lizzie Pooknarrated by Genevieve Gaunt(post may contain affiliate links) Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook is a historical fiction with adventure and mystery elements. The audiobook is narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, and I think she did an amazing job. The eponymous Maude receives the journal of her late sister: a… Continue reading Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook is a historical fiction with adventure and mystery elements (3.5/5 stars)
The Well of SoulsPort of Lost Souls, #1by Cordelia Kelly(post may contain affiliate links) The Well of Souls by Cordelia Kelly is a YA/middle grade paranormal adventure featuring a treasure-hunting vampire. It's the first book in the Port of Lost Souls series and the author's debut novel. Lola may look like she is sixteen, but… Continue reading The Well of Souls by Cordelia Kelly is a debut YA paranormal adventure featuring a treasure-hunting vampire (3.5/5 stars)
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