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Review: The Lady From the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick by Mallory O’Mera

July 12, 2025

“The beauty of Milicent’s life and work was, like that of many other women, purposefully hidden to rob her of her power and her influence.” This biography/memoir discussed the life and hidden legacy of the Creature from the Black Lagoon designer Milicent Patrick. Milicent created one of the most iconic movie monsters and the last … More Review: The Lady From the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick by Mallory O’Mera

Review: The Bite Before Christmas by Lynsay Sands and Jeaniene Frost

July 11, 2025

The Gift by Lynsay Sands This was a fantastic little story featuring a prominent human side character in the series, Sheriff Teddy. Teddy takes a holiday vacation to the Wilan sister’s cabin but finds himself snowed in and falling for his vampire neighbor. It was about time that Teddy got his own story because he … More Review: The Bite Before Christmas by Lynsay Sands and Jeaniene Frost

Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

July 10, 2025

This is a retelling of the romance of Patroclus and Achilles. It chronicles Achilles life from childhood until his downfall in Troy and all the events that lead to that fate. While this is the story of Achilles, it’s all told from Patroclus’ POV, even after his death. This has been a very popular Greek … More Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

ARC Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II–Re-Evolution by Kevin Eastman

July 8, 2025

It’s been 16 years since Michelangelo brought down the Foot and died. The resistance is still going strong and fighting daily to push back at the multiple gangs that now fill the town. Casey Marie has been training the new turtles since they could walk and she finally is letting them on the field. But … More ARC Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II–Re-Evolution by Kevin Eastman

Review: The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands

July 7, 2025

Rogue Hunter Drina Argenis has been sent to Port Henry to be a bodyguard/babysitter for a teenage vampire. She is also being sent there because Marguerite believes Harper Stoyan may be her life mate and she was correct. But Harper just lost a life mate and so Drina has to go slow and not tell … More Review: The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands

JIAM Audiobook Challenge Wrap Up

July 6, 2025

Now that June is over, it’s time to do a wrap up of the JIAM 2025 Audiobook Challenge that took place during the whole month of June. While I had planned to complete two of these prompts, I didn’t expect to listen to as many books as I did this month. So lets look at … More JIAM Audiobook Challenge Wrap Up

Review: Luxuries of Lust by Nik Knight

July 5, 2025

After reading the previous books, I was so excited to get to this book because Rusty and Gem were my two favorite characters. We have also seen small teases of how their relationship was getting closer in the previous books, so I was excited to read what happened. Not only that, this is dual POV, … More Review: Luxuries of Lust by Nik Knight

Review: Death Masks by Jim Butcher

July 4, 2025

Harry Dresden, professional wizard, should be happy that business has been pretty good for a change. His new case involves the missing Shroud of Turin, but that’s not all he ends up having to deal with. He has to duel the Red Court of Vampires champion, deal with a professional hitman after him, a new … More Review: Death Masks by Jim Butcher

Review: Hungry For You by Lynsay Sands

July 3, 2025

After two thousand years, Cale Valens has given up finding a life mate. But when Marguerite tells him Alexandra Willan’s might be a potential mate, he can’t help but try. Now he has agreed to be her head chef when he doesn’t even know how to cook, all for a chance to get to know … More Review: Hungry For You by Lynsay Sands

Review: The Haunted Hotel 2: The Legend of Lovers Hollow by Vawn Cassidy

July 1, 2025

Ellis is determined to save his beloved Ashton-Drake Manor House. Him and the staff have come up with a Valentine themed weekend to bring in guests based on the Legend of the Lovers Hollow. A legend about a forced marriage, a furious lover, and murder that happened on Valentines Day. This was an enjoyable adventure … More Review: The Haunted Hotel 2: The Legend of Lovers Hollow by Vawn Cassidy

Review: Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands

June 30, 2025

Armand Argeneau has spent years hiding on his farms away from his family. After his third wife unfortunately died he no longer feels he can keep them safe, especially the women in his family. Now Eshe d’Aureus is staying on his farm for two weeks to hide out and see if she can determine what … More Review: Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands

Review: Sasquatch Surprise by Anna Lowe

June 28, 2025

Nala Dixon is on her way home for Christmas but unfortunately, she is being followed by a group of vampires. When they corner her she plans to fight, but an unexpected old friend comes to her rescue. Harrison is the sasquatch she has secretly dreamed about for years and now she might finally get a … More Review: Sasquatch Surprise by Anna Lowe

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