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Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Lost and Lassoed is the third book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series. Fans have been waiting for Gus and Teddy’s love story and it did not disappoint! I related so much to a lot of the things Teddy went through, and was rooting for both she and Gus the entire book. Absolutely loved this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
A spicy story from ‘The Queen of Dirty Talk’ Tessa Bailey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Cruel Winter with You by Ali Hazelwood
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This was a totally heartwarming cute romance from Ali Hazelwood.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
The Alliance by Matt Brolly
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Alliance is a fast paced thriller with a killer premise that would have been right at home as an episode of the Criminal Minds television show! Hilary Huber narrates the audiobook and is really fantastic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Swift and Saddled is the second book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series. This was a quick, spicy read! Had unexpected moments of depth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse and Mental illness
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Done and Dusted is the first book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series. I throughly enjoyed this debut!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
For She is Wrath by Emily Varga
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
For She Is Wrath is a dark gender bent romantic fantasy taking inspiration from the themes of The Counte of Monte Cristo.
I liked this book of female rage but phrases and words like ‘huffed’, ‘bit her(his) lip’ and others were used far too frequently, imo.
Even though this is a standalone, the character of Noor feels like she was set up so that she could possibly get her own book. So perhaps this will have a companion book down the road.
I liked this book of female rage but phrases and words like ‘huffed’, ‘bit her(his) lip’ and others were used far too frequently, imo.
Even though this is a standalone, the character of Noor feels like she was set up so that she could possibly get her own book. So perhaps this will have a companion book down the road.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Gore, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
The Doll's House by Lisa Unger
dark
emotional
fast-paced
4.0
The audiobook is narrated by Kimberly Woods and Mia Barron.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness and Death of parent
The Songbird & the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The Songbird and the Heart of Stone is the third book in the Crown of Nyaxia series and the first book in the Shadowborn duology. Mischa Ilae teams up with Asar, bastard son of the Shadowborn King. They must traverse the underworld to resurrect the god of death (a task that Asar has been given from Nyaxia herself). Little does Asar know that, Miche has also been given a task from her Sun god, which is to kill the god of death upon his resurrection.
There were interesting moments of world building in the book, it’s just unfortunate that I don’t think Miche overall is as compelling of a main character as Oraya is. I do think the second book in this Shadowborn duology will be a significant improvement (particularly with how this first book ends) that I’m hopeful for the next entry. Carissa is still one of my fav fantasy romance authors!
There were interesting moments of world building in the book, it’s just unfortunate that I don’t think Miche overall is as compelling of a main character as Oraya is. I do think the second book in this Shadowborn duology will be a significant improvement (particularly with how this first book ends) that I’m hopeful for the next entry. Carissa is still one of my fav fantasy romance authors!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Child death
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Torture
Throne of Secrets by Kerri Maniscalco
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Throne of Secrets by Kerri Maniscalco is the next book in the Prince of Sin series. This Cinderella-esque story focus’s on Prince Gluttony (aka Gabriel Axton) and his rival Adriana Saint Lucent a scandal sheets journalist that we’ve met before in previous books. There’s a history between the two that slowly gets unraveled as the story goes along.
I had SO much fun with this one! The ice dragons and that whole mystery combined with Gabriel and Adriana’s history were a joy to explore. The wintery setting was very atmospheric. Chemistry was off the charts (no surprise there as readers have witnessed their fiery exchanges in other books of this overall series), and the spicy scenes were quite satisfying. Definitely recommended for people who’ve read the first book Throne of the Fallen in the Prince of Sin series, and in my opinion it’s an even better installment of this series than the first book was.
I’ll add that I NEED Prince Pride and his wife’s book IMMEDIATELY. I honestly hope their book is next!
I had SO much fun with this one! The ice dragons and that whole mystery combined with Gabriel and Adriana’s history were a joy to explore. The wintery setting was very atmospheric. Chemistry was off the charts (no surprise there as readers have witnessed their fiery exchanges in other books of this overall series), and the spicy scenes were quite satisfying. Definitely recommended for people who’ve read the first book Throne of the Fallen in the Prince of Sin series, and in my opinion it’s an even better installment of this series than the first book was.
I’ll add that I NEED Prince Pride and his wife’s book IMMEDIATELY. I honestly hope their book is next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse