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BABE 2025 Prep | #1

Nov 17, 2024

With the Ballgowns and Books Event about 6 months away, I’ve started to slowly read my way through the author’s going. The last time I went I didn’t get to read as many authors as I wanted to before the event and ended up missing out of getting books from authors I ended up really enjoying. So I want to try and stay ahead for BABE 2025 as much as I can.

So I thought it would be fun to share some of my thoughts on books I’ve been reading from authors attending the 2025 event. You can check out the full list of authors here. Most of the authors I’m talking about today are some new-to-me authors that I’ve started to read. But some are from authors I’ve already read and in some cases love. So let’s get into it.

Chelsea Curto: I just finished Face Off (D.C. Stars, #1) by Chelsea and ended up really enjoying it. An ice hockey romance between the Captain and the first female hockey player in the NHL. Yes, please. It was snappy and sexy and honestly just what I needed. It has the banter and the spice. I’m currently reading the second book in this series and loving it as well. I think she is going to be an author that I pre-order.

Melissa Huxley: This is one of three authors that I’m not sure if I am going to pre-order yet. I read Bonding the Band co-written with Lexie Quinn, and didn’t love it. I honestly didn’t even really like it. But I want to try and give the author another chance, so I am going to try and read one of her solo books and see how I go. Normally omegaverse with a band is my thing. But I just didn’t like the characters at all. They seemed so one dimension

Elizabeth Helen: I have had my eye on Elizabeth Helen’s Beasts of the Briar series for a while now and I finally picked it up. I liked this one more than I thought I would. I didn’t love it. But I had a great time reading it, and I’ve already picked up book two. I’m going to try to read this series slowly and not rush to catch up and then have to wait. It’s a beauty and the beast retelling that is why choose, dislike to love, a sort of slow-burn romance that hits the spot. I’m surely going to get my books signed and I’m excited to continue reading.

Elsie Silver: I nearly cried when it was announced that Elsie was an author for BABE. I’ve been reading Elsie’s books for a few years now and I cannot tell you how excited I am to get to meet her and get my books signed. And just have a great time? I’ve currently read nearly all the books she has published. I’m now just making my way through the Gold Rush Ranch series. But I expect to have finished reading them by the time BABE comes around. I’ve just read Off to the Races and hope to get into book two soon.

And so there we go. That is just some of the prep I’ve already done for BABE 2025. I’m really excited with the results so far and looking forward to reading more and getting to know more authors! Have you been to any bookish events recently? How was your experience? Have you read any of the authors on this list? What did you think? Let’s chat!

Romance Books Under 200 Pages To Add To Your TBR

Nov 12, 2024

Sometimes you just want a quick read that you can pick up and finish all in one sitting. One that is smutty and romantic but you still have fun reading. So today I thought I would share some of the books 200 pages and under that should be on your TBR. From contemporary romances to fantasy and little in between.

I know that sometimes I just want something quick to read. Whether it’s something to read in between books in a series, or I feel like I am falling into a slump and need something to keep me going. These short, snappy reads are perfect for that. A little note, I didn’t include novellas that are part of a series, but I have included the first book in a series if they are all nice and short. So let’s get into it. Here are the romance books under 200 pages that I think you should add to your tbr.

Thief (Sweet Little Sinners, #1) by Cassie Mint 64 Pages. | Theirs for the Night (The Thalanian Dynasty. #1) by Katee Robert – 73 Pages. | Grading Curves. by Naima Simone – 74 Pages. | Little Slice of Hell (Creature Cafe, #1) by Clio Evans – 87 Pages.

Me + Somebody’s Son: A Heights Story by Christina C. Jones – 94 Pages. | Breaching the Contract (Conflict of Interest, #1) by Chantal Fernando – 130 Pages. | The Risk (Mindf*ck, #1) by S.T. Abby. – 132 Pages. | Birthday Shot by Rilzy Adams – 181 Pages.

Muscles & Monsters (Leviathan Fitness, #1) by Ashley Bennett – 182 Pages. | The Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese – 185 Pages.

And there we go. Those are just of the books with less than 200 pages that I would recommend that you pick up. Have you read any of these? What did you think of them? Are you planning on reading any of them soon? What are some of your favourite books that are under 200 pages? So let’s chat!

Latest Books I’ve Loved

Oct 27, 2024

It’s been a very up-and-down reading year. I’ve had a lot of slumps and just not been reading as much as I usually do. So today I thought it would be fun to share some of the latest books that I have read and loved.

Some of the books have been on my list for a while to read, and some are new releases. I’ve been in a very contemporary mood this year, so a lot of the books on this list are contemporary. It’s such an easy genre to read and I don’t have to think about it all too much. I sit back with my book and take it all in. So let’s get into it, here are the books that I’ve recently read and loved.

The Striker (Gods of the Game, #1) by Ana Huang. | Only With You (The Knights, #2) by E. Salvador. – Review | Tempting Little Thief (Girls of Greyson, #1) by Meagan Brandy. | Close Knit (The Hastings #1) by Kels Stone.

Delicate Escape (Sparrow Falls, #2) by Catherine Cowles. – Review | Play Along (Windy City, #4) by Liz Tomforde. | Wild Eyes (Rose Hill, #2) by Elsie Silver. – Review | Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen, #1) by Chloe Walsh.

What are some of your latest reads that you loved? Did any of them make it to your favourites for the year? Have out read anything that has made my list? I’ve loved a lot of books this year, but I would like to know your favourites so far? Let’s chat!