I've read all of Hannah Whitten's books, and I was so excited to read this new Gothic horror standalone. I wasn't disappointed. Reliquary is an unsettling, atmospheric, and immersive story that gripped me from the first page. I love Whitten's writing and find it very easy to fall into her worlds. The setting was one … Continue reading Book Review: Reliquary by Hannah Whitten
Can’t Wait Wednesday: Hellbound by Staphanie Binx
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme to spotlight a future release that you’re excited about. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings and was previously hosted by Breaking the Spine. This week’s anticipated book is: Hellbound Title: HellboundAuthor: Stephanie BinxPages: 352Publication Date: Aug. 25, 2026Publisher: Alcove PressGenres: Fiction / FantasySynopsis: Dying is all in a day’s work for a Hell-diver like Marian—until a routine round-trip to the … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday: Hellbound by Staphanie Binx
Today’s Hot Releases: August 11, 2026
Happy Tuesday! Today’s hot new releases are here, and I’ve rounded up some of the books that caught my eye, from romance and romantasy to a YA thriller, there's a little of everything. Let's check them out! Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore by Brittanee Nicole These old flames are ready to catch fire. After a very public … Continue reading Today’s Hot Releases: August 11, 2026
Goodreads Monday: August 10, 2026
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where you chose a random book from your Goodreads TBR and show it off. This meme is hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog. Today, I’m spotlighting a book that released in June. It's This Immortal Heart, a mythological retelling by Jennifer Saint. This focuses on Aphrodite and her relationship with Ares. … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: August 10, 2026
Book Review: Falling After All by Cece Louise
Falling After All is the fourth book in the Happily Ever After All series, and it's a great contemporary romance. Every time I read a book in this series, I’m pulled in by the small-town charm, the unique characters, and the lovely romances. This is a town that sounds like somewhere I'd want to live, … Continue reading Book Review: Falling After All by Cece Louise
Book Review: The Queen’s Bodyguard by Lauren Blackwood
The Queen's Bodyguard is a standalone romantasy with a really interesting premise. The story follows Theora, a queen entering tumultuous peace negotiations with a neighboring enemy kingdom. She chooses Argos, a feared warrior, to protect her, but since no guards are allowed, he must pose as her husband. What begins as a practical arrangement soon … Continue reading Book Review: The Queen’s Bodyguard by Lauren Blackwood
First Lines Friday: August 7, 2026
First Lines Friday is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to the first … Continue reading First Lines Friday: August 7, 2026
Book Review: Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore by Brittanee Nicole
This is my first book by Brittanee Nicole, and I definitely need to go back now and read her others. It was such a great read, and I actually flew through it in one sitting. The characters, the town, and the romance were all so entertaining! I didn't even realize when I started that it's … Continue reading Book Review: Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore by Brittanee Nicole





