Along Came Holly by Codi Hall

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Along Came Holly

(Mistletoe Romance, Book 3)

By Codi Hall

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Holiday

Enemies to Lovers 

Small-town 

Prank War

Such a great, funny & heartwarming story. Love the prank war. Declan had so much emotional baggage & I really enjoyed seeing him work through it. I have to say their friends are just hilarious & I loved the combined bachelor & bachelorette party/scavenger hunt. 

Thirteen Candles by Sienna Judd

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Thirteen Candles

(Starlight Canyon, Book 1)

By Sienna Judd

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Cowboy 

Small town 

Enemies to Lovers

Fertility Awareness

Special Needs Awareness

This was a great story with two topics that are near and dear to me. Infertility & special needs children. I love that the reason Sam and Colt first started off not liking each other was over their mutual protectiveness of Eve. But the fact that they had a connection without knowing who the other was shows just how much they were meant for each other from the beginning. 

A Festive Feud by Maren Moore - ARC

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A Festive Feud

(Strawberry Hollow, Book 2)

By Maren Moore

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Holiday

Novella

Enemies to Lovers 

Opposites Attract 

What a fantastic holiday read!! I love the entire Romeo & Juliet theme of feuding families the whole book has. But I loved that neither Jackson nor Emma could deny their attraction to each other. Throw in the adorable Marley & Mo to the mix & you have another level of cuteness.

I have to say the way they ended up in the situation at the beginning is pretty hilarious. But I love that the town was like 'nope. we are done with you'.  But I am here for more of the Pearce brothers & Josie, of course. 

The Lost Witch Series By Annie Anderson

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The Lost Witch Series

By Annie Anderson

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Fantasy

Paranormal 

Shifter

Witches

Found Family

Enemies to Lovers 

💫Curses & Chaos: Book 1

Love that we got another look at Error & Exorcisms from another couples point of view. A lot of this was a recap, but I loved getting more insight into Fiona's & Theo's life and trials. Also loved that we got to see what happened after Desmond attacked and how the gate was closed!!

💫Hexes & Hijinks: Book 2

This was a great story that was full of action, drama & closure. Love that we got to see more about Fiona & her relationship with her family. But the best part was seeing all the support Fiona had just for doing what she felt was right. Learning about her real family & what happened to them could have left her bitter, but she just wanted justice. 

Cruel Shifterverse: Part Two by Jasmine Mas

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Fantasy

Paranormal 

Fae

Shifter

Reverse Harem

Enemies to Lovers

Psycho Academy: Book 4

Take Mulan, add vampires, fae & shifters, & this is the result. Wow. There is a lot to unpack in this book. There is a lot of death, torture & self-discovery in this story. Love that John came into the picture like Sadie did. Also, it's interesting that Jinx is Aran's voice. I was not expecting the twist at the end, but I knew she would have to reveal herself eventually.

Psycho Devils: Book 5

This story has taken an even darker turn than book 4. The Legionaire games are similar to the Fae Games. I'm not digging this plot line. Highlights of this book is the banter once again between Sadie and Aran. Jinx is another highlight, even though I'm not really understanding or enjoying her plot line.

Cruel Shifterverse: Part One

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Cruel Shifterverse: Part One

Books 1-3

(Sadie's Story)

By Jasmine Mas

(New to me Author)

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Fantasy 

Paranormal 

Shifter

Reverse Harem 

Enemies to Lovers

Fae

Psycho Shifters: Book 1

What an interesting take on the shifter world. With ABOs (Alphas, Betas & Omegas) being the military force and only alphas shifting. Training centers near the portals to other realms for the ABOs to train is interesting. 

The relationship between the 4 alphas is very complex & dark. They are all pulled toward each other even though their baggage is detrimental to their relationships. There is a lot of mystery surrounding the war with lots of opportunities for spies to take advantage of.

Psycho Fae: Book 2

Whoa, this book was full of action. I loved it. The Fae Games, with all the groups fighting for survival, was like a cross between gladiator & hunger games. 

I loved discovering along with Sadie about her abilities & seeing the POVs from the guys. Loved all the twists at the end cause there were a few!

Psycho Beasts: Book 3

This story is full of fight club meets godfather vibes!! With the don being Cobra's father, you get all the dark mafia story lines for days. It is full of deception, trials, intrigue, & mystery. Love how each realm introduces another level to unfolding the mystery about the Numb and the war.

Sadie and Aran crack me up. I laughed so many times over their banter. I love all the girl's personalities, especially Jinx. Sadie's blood trait is cool, and I love how she developed it. I have to say that I love that the guys and Sadie finally came together and that they all did the Alpha trials for the Don together.

Cruel Paradise by JT Geissinger

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Cruel Paradise

(Beautifully Cruel, Book 2)

By JT Geissinger 

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Mafia

Enemies to Lovers 

Age Gap

Loved Killian & Jules' story. Very Romeo & Juliet vibes. Jules & her merry band of thieves were hilarious. I loved the Robin Hood angle they brought to the story. The fact that Killian was instantly enamored by Jules goes to show he really is Liam's twin.

Loved the fact that Killian fought to keep Jules safe from her father's enemies.  Jules was stubborn & fought every step of the way, but given her past & family connections, it was totally understandable.

This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas

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This Man

(This Man, Book 1)

By Jodi Ellen Malpas

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶🌶.5

Billionaire 

Enemies to Lovers

Workplace Romance 

Single POV

Wow, this was a great book from the beginning. The sexual tension between Jesse and Ava was palpable. Ava comes off a bit naive with her assumption that the Manor is a posh hotel.  Kate is a good friend, and even though she knows she should support Ava's decisions, she knows she needs to push her like a true friend would.

Jesse is the Alpha of Alphas. He is domineering and will not take no for an answer. Which, in Ava's case, is a good thing as she wants him but won't let herself. I'm curious to see where the Matt angle goes in the next book.

Rival Hero By Jackie Walker (ARC)

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Rival Hero

(Redleg Security, Book 4)

By Jackie Walker

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Ex Military

Enemies to Lovers

Cinnamon Roll

Good Boy/Bad Girl

Triggers: check warnings

What a fantastic book. From beginning to end, it was full of mystery, suspense, drama, and heartache. I loved seeing Mia as the bad girl with a good heart. Her story is just so sad, but it explains her need for information. 

Klein is just a big puppy, and I love that he is the Cinnamon roll guy who learns to let loose. He wears his emotions on his sleeve but has the biggest heart. The way they work together to unravel the missing girl and help others is admirable. They really do work well together, and I love that the Redleg family supports them both.

Chase Me by Aidy Award

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Chase Me

(Dragons Love Curves, Book 1)

By Aidy Award

(New to Me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Fantasy 

Paranormal 

Enemies to Lovers 

Fated Mates 

Shifter

BBW

Great storyline full of mystery, witches, dragons, Fated Mates, and unknown enemies. The fact that Ciarra was so calm from the moment Jakob took her and the hilarious wit she threw at him, I knew she would be a force to be reckoned with. 

Ciarra gets swept up into a world she knows nothing about and discovers a side of herself that she never knew existed. Between a relic that is missing, demon dragons, discovering her gifts, and visions of other witches, Ciarra has had a few eventful days. When she runs home to try and hide from the events, they follow her.

Seducing the Billionaire by Cate Lane (ARC)

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Seducing the Billionaire

(Carlson Dynasty, Book 3)

By Cate Lane

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Enemies to Lovers

Grumpy Sunshine

Forced Proximity 

Billionaire

Mutal Pining 

What a great story. I loved the deep dive into both Allie & Logan's childhood. I also loved that they were secretly pining for each other and masking it with their taunting. 

I loved that Allie was able to bring out the young boy she remembered in Logan. Also that she was able to see through his moody grumpiness to the real Logan. I know it's cliche, but I loved that Logan was able to bring safety and comfort to a very independent Allie. Sometimes, even the strongest women just need someone to hold them and let them know they are not fighting alone.

The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

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The Never King

(Vicious Lost Boys, Book 1)

By Nikki St. Crowe

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Fantasy

Peter Pan Retelling

Enemies to Lovers

Dark Romance

Novella

And just like that, I am sucked into this world of Peter Pan and his lost boys. Such a great retelling. Can't wait to keep reading.

Winnie is one tough broad. And I love that the boys are all falling for her. The best, though, was vane reaching his limit and doing what they all wanted to do.

The Coven by Harper L Woods & Adelaide Forrest

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The Coven

(Coven of Bones, Book 1)

By Harper L Woods & Adelaide Forrest

(New to me Author)

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Paranormal

Enemies to Lovers 

Mystery/Suspense 

Cliffhanger

Wow. This story was full of twists and turns.  I loved the connection Willow had with the earth and how she was determined to right the wrongs of the Covenant. It was an interesting take on vampires & witches. 

I can't help but feel for Willow and all the layers of crap she had to deal with from her father all the way to Gray. I am so torn about Gray. I really believe that he cares for Willow. I hope the next book explores Gray's character deeper.

One Touch by Lena Hendrix (ARC)

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One Touch

(Sullivan Family, Book 2)

By Lena Hendrix

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Brother's Best Friend

Ex's Brother 

Enemies to Lovers 

Small Town

Forced Proximity 

Grumpy Sunshine

Oh, Lena!! I am in love with Beckett. There is something about a grumpy builder that just speaks to my soul. Kate is a spitfire for sure. I loved the little throwback to Gemma and Sophie.

Beckett and Kate have so much going against them with their histories. But that type of attraction you just can't ignore. I loved the renovation aspect and how they documented all the history of the house. Also, that little mystery aspect to continue to allude to more of the King Sullivan rivalry was perfection.

I can't wait for more!! I have fallen in love with the Outtatowner community and am emotionally invested in the outcome of the Brother's relationships as well as solving the age-old fued.

Billionaire Bosshole by Laura Lee

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Billionaire Bosshole

(Bedding the Billionaire, Book 3)

By Laura Lee

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Billionaire

Workplace Romance 

Enemies to Lovers 

Another great Enemies to Lovers story. I loved the build-up or whether they would make it work. With two strong-willed main characters, you knew it would be explosive between them. The fighting & banter between them was a form of foreplay. 

After two years of being Ronan Maxwell's executive assistant, Quinn finally hit her breaking point. Ronan was just as frustrated, and the ensuing chaos was worth the wait for them both. I just love a strong female heroine and Quinn definitely fit that role!

Billionaire Bossman by Laura Lee

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Billionaire Bossman

(Bedding the Billionaire, Book 1)

By Laura Lee

(New to me Author)

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🌶🌶🌶🌶

Billionaire

Novella 

Enemies to Lovers 

Workplace 

Talk about enemies to lovers!! Spicy and full of banter. Liam is as cocky as he is sexy, and he knows it.

Avery is an independent, strong woman who knows her worth, and I loved that. The fights and banter are on point for their personalities.

Timeborne by Sara Samuel's (ARC)

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Timeborne

(Blade of Shadows, Book 1)

By Sara Samuels

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶.5

Fantasy

Time Travel

Enemies to Lovers

Great book. Loved the theory behind the time traveling. Also loved that there is more than one traveler. Loved that the knife was a catalyst & that it would send you where you were needed. I enjoyed this fresh look into time travel. Added bonus for the location she ended up & time. 

Ended on a cliffhanger, so I am looking forward to reading book two.

The Final Score by Maren Moore

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The Final Score

(Totally Pucked, Book 4)

By Maren Moore

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Hockey 

Sports

Enemies to Lovers

Accidental Pregnacy 

He Falls First

Found Family

Great way to wrap up Emery & Grahams story. I just can't get over Graham's selfless heart and the love he has for his girls. This was a perfect example of a true partnership.

I loved the representation of post pardum with Emery and the new mom having to go back to work. That is such a big hurdle for any new parent. The Scorecard and The Final Score really were great examples about putting family first.

The Scorecard by Maren Moore

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The Scorecard 

(Totally Pucked, Book 3)

By Maren Moore

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Enemies to Lovers

Accidental Pregnacy 

Fake Engagement

Hockey 

Sports 

He Falls First 

I knew with Grahams reputation from earlier books that he'd be super sexy. And the way he doted on Olive, I knew he'd be baby crazy.

Seeing the non-playboy side of Graham was an eye opener, and the way he felt about Emery was every girl's dream. The way he reacted to the scorecard was hilarious.

Emery is such a great representation of the planner, career driven, independent woman. I loved seeing how Graham changed her world and made her realize that what she had "planned" may not be what was best for her. 

The chemistry these two had from the fighting to the bedroom was off the charts. They really did compliment each other beautifully. But way to leave us hanging with that twist!!

Tempting the Enemy by M. Robinson

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Tempting the Enemy

By M. Robinson

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Motorcycle Club

Enemies to Lovers 

Age Gap

Romeo & Juliet

TW: Domestic Violence

Great story!! Very Romeo & Juliet meets Sons of Anarchy. I love the strength and sass that Haven has. Having grown up the only girl myself, it truly does make you tough. I love the relationships with her brothers and best friend. 

Hayes is so misunderstood, its tragic. He is so full of pain and guilt for what he had no control over, which is probably why he is so controlling. The way he immediately tries to protect Haven is so endearing. But you can't spot stubborn!!