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A Slow Start But Finished Off Great | October Wrap Up

Nov 1, 2020

The start of October was a little slow for me. I just wasn’t in the mood for reading. I still hadn’t started work at that point and I think I was just a little down. But towards the ending the month I got back into my groove and felt like reading more and more. And guess what? After 3 months I’m finally back at work. I started back this week and gosh it feels amazing to be back selling books and just being there has been fantastic.

I read 16 books this month with all of them being romance. But I did read a range of different romances with some new genres for me as well. I also had a few re-reads this month to get me back into the reading mood. Anyway like always these are in no order.

Rifts & Refrains (Hush Note #2) by Devney Perry: It’s a fantastic second chance romance that hit all the spots. Quinn and Graham were adorable and sexy and fit together so well. I also adored the bond that Quinn and Colin built and it just made everything better. Full Review.

Muses & Melodies (Hush Note #3) by Rebecca Yarros: This faking dating romance is hard-hitting and emotional at times, but it’s also beautiful. It explores overcoming, finding and believing in yourself and also that sometimes it’s okay to get a little help. Nixon and Zoe were perfect for one another. They balanced each other, they pushed each other. But they also loved one another. Full Review.

Gunner (The Devil’s Angels MC #1) by Lola Wright: This one wasn’t for me. I wasn’t able to connect with the characters or the story. Everything just felt very clique and nothing really stood out of me.

The Duke and I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia Quinn: I adored this, I loved this and it’s one of my favourite books I’ve read this year. Ely and I will be doing a discussion soon and you can see how much we both loved it. I’m so excited to read the rest of the series.

Rookie Move (Brooklyn Bruisers #1) by Sarina Bowen: This was a re-read for me and gosh I loved it so much. I adore Georgia Worthington and Leo Trevi. They are fabulous together and I love this second chance romance so much.

Kiwi (The Kings of Retribution MC, Louisiana Chapter #4) by Crystal Daniels and Sandy Alvarez: I was really looking forward to this one. This romance has been brewing for a while now and I really did enjoy seeing this two fall in love. There were things that I didn’t love about this book, but overall it was an enjoyable MC read.

Ice Planet Barbarians #1 – #3.5 by Ruby Dixon: I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading this series. It was strange, to say the least, but I kept on reading them. And I will keep on reading them. Sci-fi isn’t really my thing, and aliens are even more out of my comfort zone. Especially blue ones. But they are fun to read.

(KGI #1-2) by Maya Banks: These were my second re-read for October. I just felt like a good action read and I knew that these would give me that. I like this suspense romance series a lot. The highs and lows make reading this series interesting and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. If that is something you are wanting, check this series out.

Addictive (Houston Defiance MC #2) by K.E. Osborn: I read the first book in this series and the series that precedes it a little while ago and enjoyed what I read. I was a little disappointed with the start of this one, but as the book went on I enjoyed it even more.

His Disinclined Bride (Seasons of Change #7) by Jennie Goutet: This is a book that surprised me in October. I wasn’t expecting to like this one as much as I did, but I had a really good time reading it. The romance was slow and adorable, I love the characters. And I want to look into more books by this author. You can check out my full review now.

Lord of London Town (Adley Firm #1) by Tillie Cole: I started reading Tillie Cole this year and have many ups and downs. At first, I wasn’t liking this one, it’s dark. Very dark. And even though I read on the darker side sometimes, this was intense. But as the novel went on, I fell into the world and ended up enjoying what I was reading. I’m intrigued to see where this story goes that is for sure.

And that is it, those are the books that I read this October! What books did you read? Have you read anything that I did? Let’s Chat!

Romance Books That I Want To Read

Oct 21, 2020

I’ve been reading more and more romance over the past year. And by reading more romance I’ve been adding more books to my tbr. So today I thought I would share some of the romance books that I want to read soon. I already own a few of these books already but I can’t wait to get and read them all.

I also have a mix of backlist titles, new releases and books coming out soon. There are so many romances book out there and I can’t keep up. But these are the ones that I can’t wait to read soon. Let’s get into it like always these are in no order.

To Love and to Loathe by Martha Waters: This one just sounds fantastic. I’ve heard some really great things about Martha Waters. And this one grabbed my interest as soon as I read the synopsis. Rom-coms aren’t always my thing but this sounds like it’s going to be fantastic.

Mating the Huntress (Monsters and Mates #1) by Talia Hibbert: I don’t know too much about this one but it sounds fantastic. I have been reading more and more paranormal/urban fantasy romance lately. And this sounds perfect.

The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller: This is one that I’ve heard some really good things about and I’m very intrigued by it. I normally don’t read many historical set during this time so I am looking forward to it.

Get a Life, Chloe Brown (The Brown Sisters #1) by Talia Hibbert: I finally have my copy of this one and I’m so excited to pick it up. I’ve been wanting to read this for ages. I have been limited in the books that I can buy the last few months. However, now I have it and I’m so excited.

The Bromance Book Club (Bromance Book Club #1) by Lyssa Kay Adams: I’ve been wanting to read this one for so long now, but the publisher is having a hard time getting this one here. I’m hoping that maybe when I get back to work my copy will have arrived.

A Rogue of One’s Own (A League of Extraordinary Women #2) by Evie Dunmore: I adored the first book and I can’t wait to read this one. I got my copy as soon as I could and hopefully, I can get to it next month! I’ve already had fantastic things about it and that just makes me even more excited to pick it up.

Hostage to Pleasure (Psy-Changeling #5) by Nalini Singh: This is the book that I’m currently up to in the series and I can’t wait to read it. I’m adoring this series – you can check out my series review so far to see how much. I’m so excited to read more about Dorian.

Birthday Shot by Rilzy Adams: This one caught my eye a couple of months ago and I still haven’t got to it. This one sounds like a great read and I hope that I can get to it soon.

The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons #2) by Julia Quinn: After finishing the first book in this series, I knew that I wanted to read the whole series. So there is no doubt that I’ll be reading this whole series soon.

And that is it for today’s post! What are some of the romance books that are on your tbr that you want to read soon? Do we share any that is the same? Let’s Chat!

Binge-Worthy YA Series

Sep 5, 2020

Today I thought I would share some binge-worthy young adult series. I love binge reading. It’s one of my favourite things to do. And binge reading a series is so much fun.

These are the series that I think are binge-worthy. I think you can read one after each other and not get bored. That hit all the right places. I tried to include a range of genres but in YA I tend to binge read more paranormal/fantasy. Anyway, like always these are in order.

Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead: This is one fo the series that first comes to mind when I think binge reading. It has it’s highs and lows, it will break your heart. And you need to know what’s going to happen right away. There are so many cliff hangers in this series and waiting for them was hard – but now no one needs to. It has great romances, great friendships and just a really cool world.

The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare: I think this is the most binge-able from all her books. I mean I’ve done it with all of them. But this series, in particular, it’s just so easy to do. The world is easy to fall into, the characters are fantastic and the romance is pretty amazing. I love that this is 3 books and an easy binge read.

Lux Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout: I think I’ve binge read this series twice already. It’s just a fun one to binge read. The Lux series is one of those that you just can’t stop reading. It’s not a paricalur fantastic series, but I love reading it. It’s an interesting world with creatures that we don’t see a lot of, especially in YA.

The Girl from Everywhere by Heidi Heilig: I don’t talk about this duology enough, but it’s seriously so good. I love the cast of characters in this one. It’s full of banter and just some great times. But it’s also intense and entertaining.

The Selection Series by Kiera Cass: If you are looking for a series that you can just bang out then this is the one for you. It’s quick, easy, but also entertaining. It’s not for everyone but it’s a fun read.

The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer: I just did a re-read of this series recently and I loved it as much the second time. I normally don’t read sci-fi, but this is the perfect amount that doesn’t leave me confused the whole time. I also love the mash-up of sci-fiction and fairytales.

The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi: This is another one that is short by sweet. It’s unique and different and I really enjoyed reading it. It’s a rich world that stands out from others and that is just fantastic to me.

Hundred Oaks by Miranda Kenneally: While this isn’t a series per se, it’s a collection of companions novels that have characters pop in and out. It’s fantastic and I love it. This one is great for the younger YA crowd, but anyone can pick it up.

Every Series by Ellie Marney: If you are looking for a series that is intense, has a great romance and is a thriller/mystery. Then this one is for you. It’s one of my favourite series of all time and I binge-read it forever.

And that is it for this post? What are some series that you love to binge read? Would you like to see more of these posts? Let’s Chat!