Tag: Books

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Romance, Suspense/Thriller

Beautiful Vengeance by Katee Robert is a steamy romantic suspense and the fourth book in the O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Beautiful VengeanceThe O'Malleys, #4by Katee Robertnarrated by Charlotte North(post may contain affiliate links) Beautiful Vengeance by Katee Robert is a steamy romantic suspense and the fourth book in the O'Malleys series. I borrowed the audiobook from my local library, which was still under its original title, Forbidden Promises. It's narrated by Charlotte North and she… Continue reading Beautiful Vengeance by Katee Robert is a steamy romantic suspense and the fourth book in the O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Fantasy, Novella, YA

Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy and the ninth book in the Wayward Children series (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Mislaid in Parts Half-KnownWayward Children, #9by Seanan McGuire(post may contain affiliate links) Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy and the ninth book in the Wayward Children series. I borrowed the audiobook from my library, which was read by Jesse Vilinsky. As an odd-numbered installment, this one progresses the chronological plot… Continue reading Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire is a portal fantasy and the ninth book in the Wayward Children series (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Cozy Mystery, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal, Romance

An Enchanting Case of Spirits by Melissa Holtz is a debut paranormal romance with mystery elements (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

An Enchanting Case of Spiritsby Melissa Holtz(post may contain affiliate links) An Enchanting Case of Spirits by Melissa Holtz is a debut paranormal romance with mystery elements. It features a recent widow suddenly navigating spiritual hijinks and the hunky detective next door. This was a fun read, and it's always great to see romances with… Continue reading An Enchanting Case of Spirits by Melissa Holtz is a debut paranormal romance with mystery elements (3.5/5 stars)

Black Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance

That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming is a fantasy romance romp in the Mead Mishaps series (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

That Time I Got Drunk And Yeeted A Love Potion At A WerewolfMead Mishaps, #2by Kimberly Lemmingnarrated by Hazel Addison(post may contain affiliate links) That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming is a fantasy romance romp in the Mead Mishaps series. I'm so glad to remain… Continue reading That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf by Kimberly Lemming is a fantasy romance romp in the Mead Mishaps series (4/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Mythology, Novel, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy

Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan is a paranormal horror fantasy (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Bless Your Heartby Lindy Ryan(post may contain affiliate links) Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan is a paranormal horror fantasy. I really liked the premise of this book, but the execution wasn't fully there for me. It took me a while to finish this because I just didn't feel like picking it up. But I… Continue reading Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan is a paranormal horror fantasy (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Novel, Romance

Four Weddings and a Duke by Michelle McLean is a historical romance featuring a wallflower and botanist (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

Four Weddings and a Dukeby Michelle McLean(post may contain affiliate links) (3.5 rounded up to a 4) Four Weddings and a Duke by Michelle McLean is a historical romance featuring a wallflower and botanist. Alex, once the spare, is now the Duke of Beaubrooke. His father made a deal with a friend where his son… Continue reading Four Weddings and a Duke by Michelle McLean is a historical romance featuring a wallflower and botanist (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Disability, Fiction, Romance, Sports Romance

Until It Was Love by Pippa Grant is a a contemporary rom-com featuring a rugby player and a life coach (4/5 stars)

Ashleah

Until It Was LoveCopper Valley Pounders Rugby, #1by 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… 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)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Latinx, Magical Realism, Queer

The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez is a magical realism historical fiction novel (3.5/5 stars)

Ashleah

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)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

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)

Ashleah

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)

Black Author, Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Romance

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)

Ashleah

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)