Books, Fantasy, Fiction, Folklore, Middle East Author, Novel, Romance, YA

These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series (4/5 stars)

These Infinite ThreadsThis Woven Kingdom, #2by Tahereh Mafinarrated by Kate Reading(post may contain affiliate links) These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Kate Reading. We follow… Continue reading These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi is a YA epic fantasy with romantic elements inspired by Persian mythology, and the second book in the This Woven Kingdom series (4/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Queer, Romance, Sports Romance, Trans

Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players (4/5 stars)

Cleat Cuteby Meryl Wilsnernarrated by Dana Varden & Zim Avaltrades(post may contain affiliate links) Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players. I listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by Dana Varden and Zim Avaltrades. We follow our two main characters with alternating points-of-view. Soccer star Grace is… Continue reading Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner is a sapphic contemporary sports romance featuring neurodivergent soccer players (4/5 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, Erotic Romance, Fiction, Novella, Romance, Short Story

A mini-trilogy within the Bedlam Butchers MC series is a fun and quick steamy read (3-4/5 stars)

Double TroubleBedlam Butchers, #3by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson Double DownBedlam Butchers, #4by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson Double or NothingBedlam Butchers, #5by Ruby Dixonnarrated by Hollie Jackson(post may contain affiliate links) Double Trouble (Bedlam Butchers MC, #3; 4/5 stars) Shy is terrified of her older brother, who's also a snitch in the Bedlam Butchers.… Continue reading A mini-trilogy within the Bedlam Butchers MC series is a fun and quick steamy read (3-4/5 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)

Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Paranormal Romance, Queer, Romance

In Charm’s Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series (3/5 stars)

In Charm's WayThe Witches of Thistle Grove, #4by Lana Harper(post may contain affiliate links) In Charm's Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series. Delilah Harlow is still dealing with the aftereffects of the power surge that practically wiped her memory. She hates how… Continue reading In Charm’s Way by Lana Harper is a queer paranormal romance and the fourth book in The Witches of Thistle Grove series (3/5 stars)

Books, Contemporary, Fiction, Neurodivergence, Novel, Romance

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com (4/5 stars)

Hello Strangerby Katherine Centernarrated by Patti Murin(post may contain affiliate links) Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at a little over ten and a half hours and is narrated by Patti Murin. Sadie is a portrait artist who is struggling for her big break.… Continue reading Hello Stranger by Katherine Center is a solid contemporary rom-com (4/5 stars)

Asian Author, Books, Contemporary, Debut Author, Fiction, Novel, Queer, Romance, Trans

All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timeline (4/5 stars)

All the Right Notesby Dominic Limnarrated by Aaron J. Albano(post may contain affiliate links) All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timelines. I listened to the audiobook, which clocks in at just under ten hours and is narrated by Aaron J. Albano. The audiobook producers do an AMAZING job… Continue reading All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim is a queer contemporary rom-com with dual timeline (4/5 stars)