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. 

There's Something About Merry by Codi Hall

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There's Something About Merry

(Mistletoe Romance, Book 2)

By Codi Hall

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Holiday 

Boss' Daughter

Single Dad

Another cute, funny & charming holiday story. I just love how Victoria Winters collects stray people into her family. The way Clark's son & brother were included as family made my heart grow!! 

Love that Clark & Merry first started falling before they knew who the other was. But that they still made a connection in person really solidified their friendship.

Finding Her Chance By Brittney Sahin

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Finding Her Chance

(Stealth Ops, book 4)

By Brittney Sahin 

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Ex Military 

Secret Marriage

Found Family

Such a great story!! Loved the accidental marriage in Vegas. The fact that both their jobs ended up colliding and each of them being emotionally invested in Elaina's well-being just goes to show everything happens for a reason.

Ryker by Nyssa Kathryn

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Ryker

(Mercy Ring, Book 4)

By Nyssa Kathryn 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶

Ex Military 

Tortured Hero

Second Chance

Great ending to this series. It really came full circle with starting with Ryker & his anger at their last mission to this ending. I absolutely loved Blakely and her determination not to give up on Ryker no matter how hard he pushed. It really showed her true strength & loyalty.

Cole by Nyssa Kathryn

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Cole

(Mercy Ring, Book 3)

By Nyssa Kathryn 

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Ex Military 

Single Mom

Found Family

Ok, I have time to say that I loved the friendship between Anthony & Zac. To be able to find a friend after all both of them had been through was amazing. 

Aria is one tough mama. The way she raised & fought to protect Zac from such a young age shows true strength & character. Cole had his own baggage he had to work through about relationships. I didn't see the twist coming at the end. Another great story by Nyssa.

Liam by Nyssa Kathryn

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Liam

(Blue Halo series, Book 8)

By Nyssa Kathryn 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶

Ex Military 

Enhanced Soliders 

Found Family

It was such a great ending to the Blue Halo series!! I knew Liam would fall hard when he fell & he totally did. Nylah went from overprotective brothers to overprotective enhanced soldiers. But I loved how strong she was & fought off the attempts against her. The fact that she wasn't satisfied with just helping get 2 people to safety & went back for more shows her true character. 

The way the story unfolded was such a great suspense. I did not see the twist of who the bad guy was coming. But I loved how it was interwoven with Project Arma & Blue Halo.

Callum by Nyssa Kathryn

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Callum

(Blue Halo series, Book 7)

By Nyssa Kathryn 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶

Ex Military 

Enhanced Soliders 

Fake Date

Found Family

Another great addition to the Blue Halo series! There is just something about a librarian & a tough, quiet guy. 

Poor Fiona. She really had a crappy hand dealt to her. Asking Callum to be her fake boyfriend really turned her life around for the better. She just had to get through to the other side of the craptastic tunnel she was going through.

Wreck & Ruin by Emma Slate

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Wreck & Ruin

(Tarnished Angel's MC, Book 1)

By Emma Slate

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Motorcycle Club

Good Girl

Grumpy Sunshine 

Strong FMC

Found Family

Great book. I was on the edge of my seat & couldn't put it down. From the suspense, the sorrow & the heated exchanges, it was a page turner. Mia's bold decision to ask a stranger to pretend to be her boyfriend changed her whole life, but not in the way she thought. 

Running to Colt was instinct & exactly what she didn't know she needed. I love how he was so protective of her from the beginning. 

Big Witch Energy by Molly Harper

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Big Witch Energy

(Starfall Series, Book 2)

By Molly Harper

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶

Fantasy 

Witches

Magic

High School Sweethearts 

Second Chance

Found Family

This was a great second book to the Starfall series. Loved getting a more in-depth look into Caroline & her family's curse. Also loved the introduction of Ben & his kids. The kids brought an entirely new dynamic to the story & the entire household. The mystery behind the locks is a great story that has continued throughout both books. 

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. 

The Wrong Witch Series By Annie Anderson

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The Wrong Witch Series

By Annie Anderson

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Fantasy

Paranormal 

Shifter 

Witches

Found Family

💫Spells & Slip-Ups: Book 1

Good story and a quick read. The idea of being a witch but making all things witchy go wonky is an intriguing idea. Also, the wolf mate bond angle is a fresh take. 

Love the idea of an FBI for magic (ABI). In Wren's case, it was more punishment, but fate really was planning things out for Wren with her found family and Nico. Add the fact that Wren has natural leadership & intellectual prowess it really gave her a chance for a new life.

💫Magic & Mayhem: Book 2

And I thought Wren's family was a piece of work. Nico's started out great, but it took a turn. I'm glad some questions were answered, but depths of deceit were also uncovered. 

The hit on Wren and the number of women missing is just alarming. Plus, the fact that the ABI hadn't noticed is sad. Another twist there at the end of book 2, though. I didn't see that coming. Left more questions than answers.

💫Errors & Exorcisms: Book 3

Great way to wrap up Wren & Nico's story. My gut was just so sad for Nico after losing Wren. They way his family made amends & helped Nico was fantastic. 

Loved that Zephyr was able to explain how Wren got her powers and gave her the closure she didn't think she needed. But I absolutely loved that her ancestors would not give into Wren's Grandma, Mom & Aunt. Ghost was the icing on the cake, though. 

Sea Dragons of Amber Bay Series By Zoe Ashwood

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Sea Dragons of Amber Bay Series

By Zoe Ashwood

(New to me Author)

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Fantasy

Paranormal

Reverse Harem

Shifter

Witches

Magic

Found Family

Tempted: Book 1

Interesting spin on witches vs shifter. I loved how Aiden found Skye and chose her. It is interesting about the type of magic Skye has. Never have I read about this type, and I find it so intriguing. And that was a twist & cliffhanger at the end. 

Ensnared: Book 2

After being left on a cliffhanger, finding out what happened was important. I love this new spin on sharing magic. Of course, Ty was passed, but Jack's reaction melted my heart. He is just a pure soul. I love watching the relationship between all three develop. Again, I'm left on a cliffy & not happy with Aiden, but I can't wait to see what happens next. 

Seduced: Book 3 

What a way to finish off the series. There were so many twists and mystery, but I loved the way the entire village turned and supported Skye. They way they banded together to protect each other was heartwarming. I am happy that Skye found her place and got the closure she needed, as sad as that was. 

Witches Get Stuff Done by Molly Harper

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Witches Get Stuff Done

(Starfall Point, Book 1)

By Molly Harper

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶.5

Fantasy

Witches

Found Family

Small Town

Such a great story. It took all the best parts of Practical Magic, Charmed & The Ghost Whisperer & rolled it into one. I loved the premise of being the caretaker for the house & all the "inhabitants". But finding her Coven and helping the ghosts cross over was the highlight. 

I loved the personality of both Carolyn & Alice. They both were hilarious and helped balance each other. The entire story and the characters were charming, funny & interesting. Can't wait for more.

Royals of Kingwood Academy Series By Tessa Hale

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Royals of Kingwood Academy Series

By Tessa Hale

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🌶🌶🌶🌶

Fantasy

Paranormal 

Reverse Harem

Elemental Magic

Found Family

The Lost Elemental: Book 1

The Last Aether: Book 2

The Queen of Quintessence: Book 3

This was a great series about discovering yourself and being an underdog. After discovering she had Elemental Magic, Aura's life is upended with nothing but challenges, fears, discoveries & love. 

The way this series unfolded was great. Just enough to keep you coming back for more with twists and turns to keep it all interesting. I love the underlying theme of the series about not underestimating people and how power is not the ultimate weapon. 

Destiny of Ashes by Tessa Hale

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Destiny of Ashes

(Supernaturals of Castle Academy, Book 3)

By Tessa Hale

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Fantasy

Paranormal 

Reverse Harem

Shifters

Fated Mates

Great conclusion to this series. All the  loose ends were wrapped up and even left us wanting more from Cillian's horde. 

Thought it was a great twist about the Shadow demon venom. But the way that they all came together to fight was great.

Shadow Beast Shifters: Compelled (Simone & Lucien) by Jaymin Eve

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Compelled

(Shadow Beast Shifters, Book 5)

By Jaymin Eve

Simone & Lucien's story

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Fantasy

Paranormal 

Shifter

Fake Dating

Found Family

The vampires combined their version of the Hunger Games & The Bachelorette.

It was a great story of loyalty & love. Simone and Lucien had so much in common, but both fought their initial pull.  Simone was a lot stronger than she thought, and I loved that we got more incite into both hers & Luciens childhood.

Simone really grew up while she was away from Lucien. But she also wasn't living. I loved that she went back & owned up to her initial mistakes from her last trip to Valdor. But Lucien's need to protect her was swoon worthy.

Shadow Beast Shifters: Deserted (Angel & Reece) By Jaymin Eve

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Deserted

(Shadow Beast Shifters, Book 4)

By Jaymin Eve

Angel & Reece's story

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Fantasy

Paranormal 

Friends to Enemies to Lovers

Second Chance

Found Family 

This felt like a cross between The Mummy & Indiana Jones type of story. I loved the mystery, the twists & turns of this story! It was definitely an action-packed story fit for this series!!

I am so glad we got to learn about Angel's story. She had a lot of loss in her life, which shaped her into the person she had become before the rebirth. But knowing that Reece also had a hand in her solitary life and the reasons behind it were just sad. They both made mistakes, and I'm glad that they finally had closure.

Shadow Beast Shifters, Books 1-3 By Jaymin Eve

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Shifter Beasts Shifters, Books 1-3

By Jaymin Eve

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶 to 🌶🌶🌶🌶

Fantasy

Paranormal 

Shifter

Strong FMC

Found Family 

📖 Rejected: Book 1

What a great take on the shifter lore. Most talk about the moon goddess, but this is totally different, and I'm here for it. Love the library angle and that it serves as a hub for the other worlds. 

For someone who had been beaten & bullied for most of her life, Mera is surprisingly open & kind to those she has met in the library. I love her quick wit & sarcasm with everyone.

📖 Reclaimed: Book 2

"I am who I am. If you can’t handle me, that's your issue."

Oh my goodness, I am in love with Shadow. His broodiness, his power, his reluctantance to love Mera. It's just so good!! Mera is the snarky bad ass whom I want to be like when I grow up.

This book is all about getting back to the Shadow lands and figuring out what Mera is as well as for Shadow to reclaim his throne. I just love the "pack" Mera has surrounded herself with, starting with Angel. But Angel, Midnight, Simone, & "the guys" are so much a family that Mera has desperately needed & wanted. 

📖 Reborn: Book 3

"I was struck by the truth that real friends, as rare as they were, could be recognized in how they encouraged us - either via words or actions - to be the best versions, the strongest versions of ourselves."

Great conclusion to Mera & Shadow's story. They really were made for each other. You could see the development of both characters throughout the 3 books. Mera from a scared but snarky shifter to a confident & strong woman. Shadow from a dark and untrusting beast to a gentler and more open man. 

The final battle and their pack coming together to fight was epic. I can't wait to see what Reece & Angel's story is, as well as what happens with Simone and Sam.

Bond of Destiny by Tessa Hale

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Bond of Destiny 

(Shifting Fates, Book 3)

By Tessa Hale

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Fantasy

Paranormal 

Shifter

Reverse Harem

What a great ending to the series. I loved the way that Rowan stood up for all shifters against a system that wasn't working. Even though she had the power to essentially take a leading role, she wanted the shifters to make that decision. 

The justice that she got against Kaleb was sweet. Plus, the fact that her and Cass kicked ass together at the end was perfect. I loved that Rowan found the true source of her power with her bond mates.

Mark of Stars by Tessa Hale

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Mark of Stars

(Shifting Fates, Book 2)

By Tessa Hale

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Fantasy

Paranormal 

Shifter

Reverse Harem 

Found Family 

Man, Rowan can not catch a break. It is a sad world where people are so greedy. Having to figure out her gifts while wading through the greed of mean girls, power hungry shifters & an adoptive father more concerned with image than well being is a lot to deal with.

I do love Cass and her bond mates. They are just the friends that Rowan and the guys need. The quad was another fresh take on the shifter council. It's hard to tell who is being manipulative and sincere, though.