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"You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book." Dr. Seuss
Romance Novels That Will Make You Swoon…
If you're a reader of Paranormal Romance, I have some news for you. We're rule breakers. Rebels. The magnetic-eyed eccentrics of the genre who won't accept society's stifling and conservative demands! We want sex, we want scandalous behaviour, and we want hot, superhuman characters to have it with. A LOT of it with. And for the icing on this yummy cake, sassy and snarky banter is a must. Is that really too much to ask? With my latest feature, I’ve got you covered. Or maybe uncovered is a better way to put it…no judgement here!
Felon(ish) Females In Fiction…
Gone are the days when female characters were confined to boring old stereotypes and placed into predetermined boxes. Sure, they could be a little sassy and occasionally snarky, but only within the confines of societal expectations. But guess what? Those limits are getting blasted wide open, and the ladies are unlocking a whole new level of villainy, and let me tell you, the potential for mischief and mayhem is off the charts! Damn, it’s a good time to be alive. If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to keep company with a murderess or two. Trust me, you’re safe. Probably…
Books On Books
Rating: 9/10
If I didn’t know it before, I know it now. At heart, I was born to be a shopkeeper. To embrace and embody the traditions, the codes of conduct, the etiquette, the customs, the minutia that make up a day in the life of one who keeps a shop. To put to good use my innate ability to look at what a person is reading and know everything I need to put the next book in their hands. To glory in the task of the hunt for just the right read for that one person. If I won the lottery, a shop would be my hearts desire!
Hitting The Books-March 2025
This month’s read-a-likes are curated for the release of The AmericanHousewife by Anita Abriel. A novel set in the 1950’s about a woman who gets her big break hosting a television baking show. All she has to do is be the ideal housewife, create luscious and delicious desserts and charm the men in charge. Books cast with strong and sassy women, here we come! Underestimate them at your own peril!
New Books On The Shelves-March 2025
I’m a planner in every way you could imagine, a particular quirk that benefits my reading life. And now you dear reader, will reap the rewards with my new monthly post that will feature three of the most interesting books coming out in the next month as well as a few extra just for fun. Happy Reading!
Fantasy
Rating: 8/10
In a mortal world, ruled over by the Descended, Diem is a young healer yearning for answers about her missing mother and her heritage. As old secrets unravel and unforeseen powers are discovered, she finds herself thrust into the world of Royalty, political intrigue and forbidden love. If you are a fan of immersive fantasy worlds, palpable chemistry, badass heroines and the strong, silent type of romantic interest, then this enchanting read might be just the thing.
Thriller
Rating: 9/10
Prepare to enter the world of wickedly unreliable narrator Ruby. Her family has suffered a spectacular fall from grace, and she has gone from being one of the uber rich to working for them. Having to silently bear witness to their dirty secrets and misdeeds, the whole time being invisible, her resentment is building to an explosive level. After seeing something she shouldn’t, Ruby decides it might be time to start indulging in her own misdeeds! Another page turner from this author!
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From Me To You!
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