Books, Debut Author, Disability, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Retelling, Romance, YA

Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability (4/5 stars)

Shield Maidenby Sharon Emmerichsnarrated by Victoria Fox Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability. The audiobook version is narrated by Victoria Fox. Though the daughter of a lord, Fryda has longed to become a shield maiden, in part to follow in her uncle Beowulf's footsteps. Assuming her… Continue reading Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut fantasy reimagining of Beowulf featuring a heroine with a disability (4/5 stars)

Books, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Neurodivergence, Queer, Romance

Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience (4/5 stars)

Ruinedby Sarah Vaughnillustrated by Sarah Winifred Searle & Niki Smith(post may contain affiliate links) Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience. To escape the gossip of the ton, Catherine Benson agrees to a marriage of convenience with Andrew… Continue reading Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, and illustrations by Sarah Winifred Searle and Niki Smith, is a Regency-era romance graphic novel featuring a marriage of convenience (4/5 stars)

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

Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series (3.5/5 stars)

Dreaming of a Duke Like YouDuke of Grantham, #1by Sara Bennett(post may contain affiliate links) Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series. Gabriel Cadieux, once raised in a foundling home, has made a name for himself as the proprietor of a… Continue reading Dreaming of a Duke Like You by Sara Bennett is a Regency romance and the start of the Duke of Grantham series (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Debut Author, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Romance

Compass Points by Jillian Witt is a debut fantasy romance set in a world inspired by United States National Parks (4/5 stars)

Compass Pointsby Jillian Witt(post may contain affiliate links) Compass Points by Jillian Witt is a debut fantasy romance set in a world inspired by United States National Parks. It has been ten years since Rose left home after tragedy. Her secrets may not be safe from the leader of the earth fae, who is seeking a… Continue reading Compass Points by Jillian Witt is a debut fantasy romance set in a world inspired by United States National Parks (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Novel, Romance

Some Kind of Blunderful by Livy Hart is a fun contemporary rom-com (3.5/5 stars)

Some Kind of Blunderfulby Livy Hart(post may contain affiliate links) Some Kind of Blunderful by Livy Hart is a fun contemporary rom-com. We follow our two main characters with alternating points-of-view. A year after being left at the altar, Mia seemed into Alex's online dating profile until their attempted first date fell flat. Later, she finds… Continue reading Some Kind of Blunderful by Livy Hart is a fun contemporary rom-com (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal

Hex Education by Maureen Kilmer is a paranormal fantasy and the author’s sophomore effort (3.5/5 stars)

Hex Educationby Maureen Kilmer(post may contain affiliate links) Hex Education by Maureen Kilmer is a paranormal fantasy and the author's sophomore effort. Sarah is a typical suburban mom, except she's secretly a witch. She tends to only use her magic for small things, like cleaning the house or restocking the basement fridge with turkey for her… Continue reading Hex Education by Maureen Kilmer is a paranormal fantasy and the author’s sophomore effort (3.5/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Fiction, Mafia Romance, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance, Suspense/Thriller

Twisted Secrets by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romantic suspense and the third book in The O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Twisted SecretsThe O'Malleys, #3by Katee Robert(post may contain affiliate links) Twisted Secrets by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romantic suspense and the third book in The O'Malleys series. The book jumps between several points of view chapters, including our two main love interests. Olivia is the half-daughter of the former boss of the Russian mob… Continue reading Twisted Secrets by Katee Robert is a contemporary mafia romantic suspense and the third book in The O’Malleys series (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Novel, Paranormal Romance, Romance

How to Fake-Date a Vampire by Linsey Hall is a paranormal rom-com and the second book in the Charming Cove series (3.25/5 stars)

How To Fake Date a VampireCharming Cove, #2by Linsey Hall(post may contain affiliate links) How to Fake-Date a Vampire by Linsey Hall is a paranormal rom-com and the second book in the Charming Cove series. We alternate first-person points-of-view between our two main characters. Emma wants nothing more than to become an Official Witch so she… Continue reading How to Fake-Date a Vampire by Linsey Hall is a paranormal rom-com and the second book in the Charming Cove series (3.25/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Magical Realism, Romance

Skip to the End by Molly James is a super cute contemporary romantic comedy with magical realism elements (4/5 stars)

Skip to the Endby Molly James(post may contain affiliate links) Skip to the End by Molly James is a super cute contemporary romantic comedy with magical realism elements. Amy inherited a bit of magic from her mother's side of the family: as soon as she kisses someone, she has a vision of how their relationship will… Continue reading Skip to the End by Molly James is a super cute contemporary romantic comedy with magical realism elements (4/5 stars)

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

My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is a charming debut paranormal romantic comedy (4.5/5 stars)

My Roommate is a Vampireby Jenna Levine(post may contain affiliate links) My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is a charming debut paranormal romantic comedy. Cassie is the epitome of a starving artist with an MFA. Her best friend shows her a too-good-to-be-true Craigslist ad for an apartment in Chicago, but she's sure there's a… Continue reading My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine is a charming debut paranormal romantic comedy (4.5/5 stars)