Bloody Broken Fate by Hazel Jonas

Desperately needing a break from holiday romance, I dove into Bloody Broken Fate by Hazel Jonas—a dark vampire romance. Initial skepticism aside, the book hooked me fast. Raquel and Zeno’s patient and refreshing dynamic sets it apart from typical dark romances. The worldbuilding, with vampire mafiosos, witches, and Greek gods, captivated me. While some technical issues existed, it didn’t detract from the engaging plot. A must-read for dark paranormal fans!

Dear Santa by Kristen Granata

Dear Santa by Kristen Granata is such a sweet and short holiday romance. Jake and Christina let the sparks fly as they play pretend for her family Christmas. It’s a cute and spicy read that I definitely want more of!

King of Wrath by Ana Huang

“King of Wrath” by Ava Huang is a quick, enjoyable dark romance featuring relatable characters, Dante and Vivian, who build a genuine relationship instead of suffering from instalove. The book progresses at a steady pace, introducing realistic obstacles.

The Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard

The Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard is a compelling sequel, exploring the protagonist Winnie’s physical and emotional journey, and her relationships. The book unfolds with a mix of slow-paced emotional introspection and fast-paced action. Its plot leaves the readers with more questions even as it reveals more about the world. Dennard’s portrayal of Winnie as a young, imperfect teenager, not all-knowing but growing, adds authenticity to the narrative. Highly recommended for those who enjoyed the first book in the series.

Good Elf Gone Wrong by Alina Jacobs

“Good Elf Gone Wrong” by Alina Jacobs mashes up romance genres in a surprising but disjointed manner. For three quarters of the book, Gracie endures cruel treatment from Hudson, her hired boyfriend. The ill-conceived rom-com transforms into a bully romance, leaving the reader confused. Suddenly, the final quarter takes a romantic turn, as Hudson grows a conscience and Gracie finds a backbone. This abrupt shift redeems the story slightly, but overall, it lacks consistency and logic.

Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey

Whenever the winter season starts, I just want cozy, happy, holiday romances. It’s just the perfect season for fluff with a side of spice and Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey definitely delivers! I picked this up as my monthly Amazon First Reads book, hoping it would be fluffy and excited that it was just as spicy.

Ruthless Idols by Michelle Hercules

Ruthless Idols by Michelle Hercules continues the saga from where book one left off, with Bryce rescuing Daisy, and their ensuing relationship kindling. However, the twist is reminiscent of Hercules’ previous series, which is slightly disappointing. Despite this, the book’s emotional depth and character development remain engaging and enjoyable, and is recommended.

Wicked Gods by Michelle Hercules

Sex, romance, and supernatural powers round out this why choose novel with a fully fleshed out female lead and four distinct male choices.

Wicked Gods is a great start to a new romantasy series.

Asher Black by Parker S Huntington

Asher Black is a good slow burn mafia romance with a leading male that is actually caring from start to finish. A definite recommend for anyone looking for an easy read with sex, romance, angst, yearning, and action.

The Luminaries by Susan Dennard

Honestly, I started The Luminaries by Susan Dennard because I loved the cover, first and foremost. Then, I thought the whole Jay and Winnie thing might be fun based off the synopsis. It was more than fun. I devoured this book and cannot wait to get started on the sequel. Now, I want to preface […]

Paint It All Red by S. T. Abby

Spoilers for previous books in the series Paint It All Red by S. T. Abby is the perfect conclusion to her Mindf*ck series. This book soars at keeping the ending satisfying and true to the characters and plot. The emotional impact in this conclusion isn’t as jolting as it was in the previous book, which […]

All the Lies by S. T. Abby

Typical spoiler warning for all previous books in this series All the Lies by S. T. Abby is the pinnacle of the Mindf*ck series so far. Fast paced, brutal, haunting. I read this in one sitting despite having to put it down multiple times because I could not process what was happening. Because everything was […]

Scarlet Angel by S.T. Abby

Again, spoilers for books 1 and 2 of the series. I finished Scarlet Angel by S.T. Abby and started reading the next book in the series before writing my review. It was a serious fuck-up because all I can do right now is that about information I just learned in the next installment which, spoiler […]

Sidetracked by S.T. Abby

Spoilers for the first book in the series. After reading the first book in the Mindf*ck series, I picked up Sidetracked by S.T. Abby (along with the rest of the books in this series.) I devoured this book almost immediately and loved it to the point that I had to get up and walk around […]

The Risk by S.T. Abby

Who would have thought a book with a cover that looks like it does, a nom de plume of stabby, and the concept of a serial killer falling for an obi profiler would be SO GOOD! The Risk by S.T. Abby was such a good quick read. I’ve already purchased the rest of the series […]