Alexandria Bellefleur’s Merriment and Mayhem shines as a standout entry in Amazon’s Under the Mistletoe Collection, joining works by Ali Hazelwood (Cruel Winter with You), Tessa Bailey (Merry Ever After), Olivia Dade (All by My Elf), and Alexis Daria (Only Santas in the Building). The novella perfectly captures the charm of small-town romance while offering […]
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Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey
In Merry Ever After, Tessa Bailey brings her signature steamy style to Amazon’s Under the Mistletoe Collection, joining fellow romance powerhouses Ali Hazelwood (Cruel Winter with You), Olivia Dade (All by My Elf), Alexandria Bellefleur (Merriment and Mayhem), and Alexis Daria (Only Santas in the Building). While the novella showcases Bailey’s talent for crafting chemistry-laden […]
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Read Around the World 2024 Edition
For our Read Around the World 2024 Edition, we’ve got 12 Incredible books from as far apart as Japan, Ivory Coast and Argentina. What they have got in common is they are wonderful books written by unbelievably talented authors. Enjoy! This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost […]
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Book Review: Rescue Run
Rescue Run by John Winn Miller Genre: Historical Fiction / Action & Adventure ISBN: 9781610886437 Print Length: 352 pages Publisher: Bancroft Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Frank Pizzoli A gripping adventure with a deeply felt personal bent In Rescue Run: Capt. Jake Rogers’ Daring Return to Occupied Europe, award-winning investigative reporter […]
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Rosenfeld by Maya Kessler
Maya Kessler’s debut novel Rosenfeld presents an intense character study centered around Noa Simon, a 36-year-old filmmaker grappling with creative stagnation and deep-seated emotional wounds. When she meets the commanding yet complicated Teddy Rosenfeld at a wedding, their immediate connection sets off a chain of events that forces both characters to confront their past traumas […]
In The Naturalist Society, Carrie Vaughn crafts an enchanting tale that seamlessly weaves together Victorian-era natural science, magic, and romance. Set against the backdrop of 1880s America, this novel introduces a unique magical system called Arcane Taxonomy, where naming and classifying natural phenomena grants practitioners special powers. While the concept might sound academic, Vaughn brings […]
In Pursuit of the Giant Sable Antelope by John Manuel Genre: Historical Fiction / Action & Adventure ISBN: 9798891323667 Print Length: 216 pages Publisher: Atmospherepress.com Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A poignant coming of age adventure led by an aging explorer hungry for fame set against a volatile period […]
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My December Darling by Lauren Asher
Lauren Asher’s My December Darling is a delightful addition to the holiday romance genre, bringing warmth and charm to the cozy town of Lake Wisteria. As a novella that packs both emotional depth and festive cheer into its compact length, it proves that sometimes the best gifts come in small packages. Setting & Atmosphere The […]
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Heist Royale by Kayvion Lewis
In Heist Royale, Kayvion Lewis returns readers to her electrifying world of young thieves, impossible heists, and complicated romances. This sequel to Thieves’ Gambit picks up six months after the events of the first book, with protagonist Ross Quest navigating treacherous waters between loyalty, love, and survival. Story and Plot Development Ross Quest’s journey continues […]
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The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown on February 13, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Alternative History, Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary, Fiction / Literary, Fiction / Magical Realism, Fiction / Multiple Timelines, Fiction / Romance / Science Fiction, Fiction / Science Fiction / Time Travel, Fiction / World Literature / Scotland / 21st Century Pages: […]