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The life of a graduate student isn’t glamorous, but it was what Merit wanted. But when a rogue vampire attacks her, she is reduced by another vampire who has to turn her to save her. Her savior was the master vampire of Cadogan House and now she has to find her place in his house … More Review: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
When Oscar-winning actress Hollis Stanton realizes someone is after her, she escapes to Maui to lay low. What she doesn’t expect is the handsome and muscular deputy sheriff next door or that she is seriously attracted to him. This was an enjoyable romantic suspense story. Hollis was a talented and determined woman who just wanted … More ARC Review: The Hero She Deserves by Anna Hackett
Pippa is a glass artist and she can’t afford to lose any work or clients right now. When her workaholic wolf shifter ex shows up in town raising concerns about her client being a vampire, she has to reevaluate everything. Pippa is a talented woman who believes she didn’t inherit her father’s pyromancer abilities but … More ARC Review: Fire Dancer by Anna Hackett
TW: eating disorder and vomiting; anxiety; alcohol use; discussions of racism and pressure of fame; Laurie is a young writer who hopes to get his big break by interviewing heartthrob chef Oryan Adjei. He is a huge fan but as the interview progresses he realizes that Oryan has a lonely life and isn’t actually happy. … More ARC Review: Hungry Heart by Jem Milton
This volume has Chapters 1-17 of the webtoon comic. A bonus chapter featuring Baynard and Peres first meeting is also included. This is a beautifully illustrated story about a lady-in-waiting and a magical suit of armor. Lucia was a sweet woman who is just trying to help Lady Kirsi prepare for her upcoming wedding. She … More ARC Review: Suitor Armor Volume 1 by Purpah
Wanted!4 stars – It was really good This is a western about a wanted criminal named Gill Bastar who has a high bounty because he keeps killing those who come after him. He only kills people who shoot at him first though so he believes the bounty is unwarranted. After being attacked by a bounty … More ARC Review: Wanted! Eiichiro Oda Before One Piece by Eiichiro Oda
In a world of magic that is recovering from a war, Ada is concerned about her younger sister’s developing powers. She knows she needs an apprenticeship with the king’s magician but she is still fearful that war will return. When a traveling group of magicians pass through the city, they see Safi’s talents and take … More ARC Review: The Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulsen
The Ace and Aro Relationship Guide is not only about dating and sex guidance. This guide is about building satisfying relationships, without the weight of society’s expectations on romance and sex. The book is split into two parts: the relationship toolbox, using the author’s coined term, ANKOP (A New Kind Of Perfect) and the relationship … More ARC Review: The Ace and Aro Relationship Guide: Making It Work in Friendship, Love, and Sex by Cody Daigle-Orians
For over a year, Bell has been on her own running from a killer. She can’t afford to stay in one place long or get attached to anyone. But when a muscular man with a lot of ink steps in to help her, she finds herself letting down her walls for the hottest night of … More ARC Review: Claim by Anna Hackett
Witchcraft: A Graphic History tells the story of Biddy Early, a famous wise woman in Ireland who was tried as a witch. This is a dramatized version of her story and the relationship but the relationship between her and her apprentice is false and is just used as an element to move the story along. … More ARC Review: Witchcraft: A Graphic History: Stories of wise women, healers and magic by Lindsay Squire
FYI, a novella version of this story was in the Supra Velum anthology. Jihae misses her home and as the colony’s first Halloween Festival approaches she finds herself nostalgic for ghosts, ghouls, and goblins. She volunteers to help with the festival and finds herself working on decorating the haunted trail, which means she will also … More ARC Review: Quit Your Waning by Etta Pierce
Witch in Darkness discusses how to use witchcraft to make it through difficult times in your life. This includes practical step-by-step rituals, tarot readings, journal prompts, and affirmations to help you through whatever you are dealing with. This is an easy to read book that provides helpful rituals to get through a variety of situations. … More ARC Review: Witch in Darkness: Magick for Tough Times, Bad Days and Moments of Total Catastrophe by Kelly-Ann Maddox
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