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Review: Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations by Sam Kean

April 1, 2026

This was an interesting investigation into experimental archeology, which attempts to replicate or approximate ancient cultures methods of performing various tasks. This book covers things like recreating an accurate Roman fish sauce, creating ancient Egyptian bread, using obsidian blades, and how to actually play an Aztec ballgame. While I did enjoy the experimental archeology side … More Review: Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations by Sam Kean

Review: Eclipse the Moon by Jessie Mihalik

March 12, 2026

When the search for their former Commander Morten hits a dead end, Kee Ildez decides to spend a few weeks on Bastian to search their internal systems for information. This will also give her a chance to get some time away from Varro, who she is crushing hard on but he doesn’t seem to care. … More Review: Eclipse the Moon by Jessie Mihalik

Review: The Unlucky Mister Locke by Kristen Painter

March 2, 2026

Gideon Locke’s family has been cursed for generations. It has branded him a jinx and led to him retreating to Shadowvale and his shop The Clockwork Owl. To keep his bad luck from hurting anyone he keeps to himself, but when the woman who owns Bits & Pieces next door comes to him asking for … More Review: The Unlucky Mister Locke by Kristen Painter

ARC Review: Touched by Magic by Anna Lowe

February 15, 2026

Genevieve “Gen” Durand has finally arrived at her family’s crumbling chateau. She is determined to build a new life and change her terrible dating habits. She is also dealing with the realization that her wealthy godfather is shady as hell and can’t be trusted. When an irreplaceable painting is stolen, Gen and the rest of … More ARC Review: Touched by Magic by Anna Lowe

Review: Wrangling the Orc Cowboy by Ava Ross

January 29, 2026

Gracie is determined to escape her old life as a reality TV star. Heading to Lonesome Creek to work as their social media manager is only supposed to be temporary, but Gracie quickly realizes she loves it there, and she really likes the sweet and giant orc who has been showing her around. I enjoyed … More Review: Wrangling the Orc Cowboy by Ava Ross

Review: Common Goal by Rachel Reid

January 26, 2026

Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has decided to make some big changes with his life. He is finally admitting that he is bisexual and is looking to hook up with a guy for the first time. When his friend Kyle suggests a friends with benefits situation to get him used to dating men, he decides to … More Review: Common Goal by Rachel Reid

Review: A Hero in Hiding by Alice Winters

January 19, 2026

Landon spends his days reading, petting his cat, and lusting over August. While he doesn’t really do anything villainous anymore, he still occasionally ends up helping August out during his superhero duties. When illusionists seem to be targeting August and their group, Landon is determined to get to the root of the matter and find … More Review: A Hero in Hiding by Alice Winters

Review: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

January 10, 2026

Shane Hollander of the Montreal Voyageurs and Ilya Rozanov of the Boston Bears have been rivals since they first joined the league. What no one knows is that they have also been hooking up since then too, even though they kind of hate each other. But as the years pass, these two realize they both … More Review: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

Review: A Vampire’s Mate by Rebecca Zanetti

January 9, 2026

Jasper Maxwell met his mate during WWII while they both were on important assignments. They mated to save her life and promised that they eventually would reunite. Five decades later and Leah is still managing to escape him. But when she starts being hunted by Kurjan, Jasper finally has a chance to win his mate … More Review: A Vampire’s Mate by Rebecca Zanetti

ARC Review: Immortal By Morning by Lynsay Sands

December 30, 2025

Crispinus Delacort is an immortal rogue hunter and homicide detective. He works in a quiet city though and rarely has to investigate a murder. So when he gets called out for human bones being discovered in a garden, he is surprised. He is even more surprised when he realizes the woman who found the bones … More ARC Review: Immortal By Morning by Lynsay Sands

Cover for Bad Luck Vampire by Lynsay Sands

Review: Bad Luck Vampire by Lynsay Sands

December 28, 2025

Alasdair meets his life mate, Sophie, during his cousin’s wedding while she is there on a date with another relative. He, and all his uncles, are determined to help him woo her, but after the wedding. While Sophie and Alasdair instantly hit it off, Alasdair seems to have run into some bad luck and keeps … More Review: Bad Luck Vampire by Lynsay Sands

Cover for After the Bite by Lynsay Sands

Review: After the Bite by Lynsay Sands

December 26, 2025

Immortal Enforcer Valerian golfs to unwind after chasing rogues. What he doesn’t expect is to find his life mate on the golf course or for her to potentially be the next victim of a serial killer. This was another enjoyable story from Sands. Valerian is a protective alpha male who has spent his life wandering … More Review: After the Bite by Lynsay Sands