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

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

Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Sweetest Fiend by Raven Kennedy

Can't Wait Wednesday

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: The Sweetest Fiend Author: Raven KennedySeries: Played by the Piper : 480Publication Date: Sept. 22, 2026Publisher: AVON BOOKSGenres: Fiction / Romance / Fantasy / RomantasySynopsis: It’s time to pay the Piper. … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Sweetest Fiend by Raven Kennedy

Today’s Hot Releases: August 4, 2026

Happy Tuesday! It's the first Tuesday of the month, and there are some fabulous new books that release today. From romantasy to thrillers to some swoon-worthy contemporary romances, they all sound so good! Let's take a look at today's hot book releases! Adversary to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer HR Update: The position of … Continue reading Today’s Hot Releases: August 4, 2026

Book Review: Steelborn by Taylor J. LaRue

"The most dangerous enemy is the one you don’t understand." I absolutely loved Steelborn. It had was such a great romantasy with memorable characters, an immersive world, an engaging plot, and a romance that had me completely invested from beginning to end. I really enjoyed Taylor J. LaRue's immersive and gripping writing style and was … Continue reading Book Review: Steelborn by Taylor J. LaRue

Book Review: Unbound by Penelope Bloom

Overall, I enjoyed this read. It's a bit slower than I typically like, but the characters, romance, and elemental magic were great. The worldbuilding was strong, too. It's a brutal world, and the students lives are in danger literally every second of every day, and Nessa's even more so since she has an incredible power. … Continue reading Book Review: Unbound by Penelope Bloom