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Review: Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel

Review: Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel

Playing Flirty by is a sweet contemporary romance about two frenemies who forge a bond over board games. Rose Marie Jones may not have her dream job and her relationship status is best described as lukewarm acquaintances, but she has big dreams if she’s only willing to take the risks. William Ashdern is Rose’s best […]

Posted January 13, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Audio Review: Stranger Skies by Pascale Lacelle

Audio Review: Stranger Skies by Pascale Lacelle

This review is going to be hard to write. Stranger Skies by is the second book in and sees our main characters separated by time and realms. If you haven’t read Curious Tides, there will be spoilers ahead. Read at your own risk. Emory has found Romie alive in the dream scape, the world between […]

Posted January 10, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Review: How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis

Review: How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis

Just as fun as the first! How to Steal a Galaxy by is the second novella in the series about a woman who can get what you need and the man tasked with stopping her. Ada didn’t plan on working with rebel group again, however they offer her an undercover mission at a charity gala […]

Posted January 9, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 4 Comments
Review: A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson

Review: A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson

Fantastic! A Language of Dragons by is a debut historical fantasy about a world with dragons, rebellions, and heartbreaking love. It’s 1923 in the streets of London and dragons fly overhead as protesters line the streets demanding an end to the class system. Vivian Featherswallow is living in her second class bubble. She follows the […]

Posted January 6, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 5 Comments
Review: A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley

Review: A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley

I really enjoyed this one! A Legend in the Baking by is the second standalone romance in her series about a cupcake-baking football player and his best friend’s little sister. August Hodges is the silent partner/baker at Sugar Blitz Cupcakes until his impromptu rant about how women bakers are the backbone of the industry and […]

Posted January 3, 2025 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Review: Better Than Revenge by Kasie West

Review: Better Than Revenge by Kasie West

Better Than Revenge by is about a young teen out for revenge against her ex-boyfriend with the help of his rival. Finley has one dream: to become a famous podcaster. When she tries out for her school’s podcast team, her boyfriend Jensen, who has never shown interest before, decides to try out too using one […]

Posted December 27, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao

Review: Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao

Ex Marks the Spot by is a contemporary YA that follows two rivals on a treasure hunt that spans the globe. Gemma Sun has spent her life wishing for more family and to learn more about her Taiwanese culture. It is her and her mom against the world because as far as she knew her […]

Posted December 26, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: Snowed In for Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe

Review: Snowed In for Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe

I adored this story! Snowed In for Christmas by is a grumpy-sunshine contemporary romance about two neighbors stuck together during a snowstorm. Sorority mom Becca Fairfield is looking forward to having a two-week break alone in the house over the holidays, however she severely underestimated the snow storm that is moving through. Without power and […]

Posted December 5, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 1 Comment
Audio Review: Queen’s Game by Katharine McGee

Audio Review: Queen’s Game by Katharine McGee

I had high expectations for this one. A Queen’s Game by is a YA historical romance written in the same style as the author’s American Royals series. Following three famous women in European history, the story unfolds as they all have the chance to be the next Queen of England. The author took several liberties […]

Posted November 15, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments
Review: A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

Review: A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

Beautiful historical fantasy! A Song to Drown Rivers by is inspired by the legend of Xishi, a beautiful girl who brings down an empire. Written as if told orally to us by the narrator, the story follows Xishi, a young Yue village girl known for her beauty who is bitter at the loss of her […]

Posted November 14, 2024 by Lillian in Reviews / 3 Comments