Teaser Tuesday!

  

It's Tuesday time for a teaser from my current read. 

I'm currently listening to Twisted Love by the very talented Ana Huang

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Teaser 

“If you really want to thank me, you’ll take Krav Maga lessons.” Alex arched an eyebrow, and I laughed softly, grateful for the small break. It’d been a heavy night

“Okay, but you have to sit for a portrait with me.”

The idea came to me as a whim, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized I’d never wanted to photograph someone as much as I wanted to photograph Alex. I wanted to peel back those layers and reveal the fire I knew beat within that cold, beautiful chest.

Alex’s nostrals flared. “You’re negotiating with me.”

“Yes.” I held my breath, hoping, praying…

“Fine. One session.”

I couldn’t hold back my smile.

Synopsis 

From New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Ana Huang comes a billionaire brother's best friend romance!

He has a heart of ice…but for her, he'd burn the world

A diverse new adult steamy romance from Tiktok sensation and USA Today bestselling author Ana Huang.

Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can't escape.

Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart.

But when he's forced to look after his best friend's sister, he starts to feel something in his chest:

A crack.

A melt.

A fire that could end his world as he knew it.

***

Ava Chen is a free spirit trapped by nightmares of a childhood she can't remember.

But despite her broken past, she's never stopped seeing the beauty in the world...including the heart beneath the icy exterior of a man she shouldn't want.

Her brother's best friend.

Her neighbor.

Her savior and her downfall.

Theirs is a love that was never supposed to happen-but when it does, it unleashes secrets that could destroy them both...and everything they hold dear.

Twisted Love is a contemporary brother's best friend/grumpy sunshine romance. It's book one in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.

What are you reading this week? 

Book Review: The Endless Fall

Title - The Endless Fall 

Author - Emmerson Hoyt 

Genre -  Contemporary Southern Gothic

Format - Arc Review Copy 

Publication date: April 1st 2025

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Synopsis

Willa Dunn is finally getting the hell out of Deadwood—but first she needs to tell her overprotective family that she’s leaving.

For years she’s dreamed of escaping the small town that refuses to let her forget the past, but when Ryker Bennett—her childhood bully and brother’s best friend—comes back to East Texas, all her plans go up in smoke.

Against her brother’s wishes, Willa finds herself drawn to the broody troublemaker with scars that rival her own. But as her attraction to Ryker ignites, so do the disturbing events around town. Shadows move in the forest, dismembered livestock plague the ranch next door, and Willa slowly realizes she’s not the only one keeping secrets…

As betrayals and lies bring her to the breaking point, Willa must decide if turning her back on her godforsaken hometown is worth losing the one person worth staying for.

Warning: The Endless Fall is a small town, brother's best friend, contemporary southern gothic romance with dark themes. This book contains explicit content, profanity, violence, and subject matter that may be sensitive to some readers. Recommended for ages 18+

Review

I received The Endless Fall in return for an honest review from the author. 

Willa is ready to leave her home of Deadwood in the dust she just needs to figure out how to tell her dad and brother. When Ryker suddenly rolls back into town and her life but he's not planning on staying. However, Ryker isn't the only one back in town his half brother is back and buying up the land to make some changes. Deadwood is a town full of secrets and it's just time for them to come out. 

I just love Willa so much plus she's you can't help cheering her own as she slowly unravels the secrets of Deadwood. She's a little broken but I think that's why she feels so real and I was able to connect with her so much. She also reads my kinds of books and was reading one of my favorites. Ryker is also broken but together it just works and they have this sweet steamy undeniable chemistry that you can't fight. 

I devoured Willa and Ryker's story hooked from the first page to the very last it's a beautiful story that captures the heart and leaves you needing more. The characters are easy to connect with you can't help being drawn into their world on the edge of your seat as the story unfolds. It was easy to get lost in the story and lose all track of time, and if not for real life I would have spent the whole day obsessed. The book hangover is going to be real with this one but totally worth it. 

This isn't my first book by the author I've read them all and this one might be my favorite so far. The author is a gifted storyteller and creates stories that linger long after you've finished them. One of my all time favorite authors and this may just be my favorite but I love all her books. A must read! Plus isn't that cover just stunning!!!

 

Book Review: Foreseen Fate

Title - Foreseen Fate 

 Author - Katherine St. Vincent 

Genre -  Paranormal Omegaverse Romance 

Format - Arc Review Copy 

Publication date: January 1st 2025

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Synopsis

He says he’s my mate. I only know he will either be my salvation…or my ruin.

I’ve been chosen by House Stryker to show the vampire lord the way to his Omega. This is my one purpose in life, the only reason I exist.

And I cannot fulfill my purpose.

For reasons unknown to me, my visions have abandoned me. Along with my hope.

Because if I cannot get my visions back, I risk being traded to a house known for its cruelty.

All seems lost. Until he appears.

He says I am his fated mate. That I have only to trust him, and my gifts will be restored.

But believing him, trusting him means walking a path that is hidden from me. It means turning my back on everything I believe in…and the only family I have ever known.

Foreseen Fate is the prequel novella in the Covenant Omegaverse. This couple is human not OV.

Review

I received Foreseen Fate in return for an honest review from the author. 

First off can we just admire how stunning that cover is because it's gorgeous and I'm obsessed. 

I loved Christian and Elora they just worked so well they have this sweet omega chemistry which just works so well. Christian stole my heart when he took her to the bookstore. I was done for and the book girlie in me fell hard. Elora is sweet but Christian is just swoon worthy in every way. 

I'm a tad bit of an addict for omegaverse stories and Foreseen Fate doesn't disappoint it's a paranormal omegaverse which is unique and refreshing. The characters are easy to connect with you can't help falling for them. I admit while I loved Christian i'm intrigued by Lord Stryker and super curious to see his story. 

This is my first book by the author and I'm addicted the story telling is beautiful it was easy to get lost in the story and I ended up finishing it in one afternoon, It was impossible to put down and I had to know what would happen next so I devoured it. My only complaint is I want more now and can't wait to get my hands on the next book. I loved everything about it from the stunning cover to the last page. It was perfect and I'm obsessed. 

 

Book Review: Waiting On You

Title - Waiting on You 

 Author - Nikki Ash 

Genre -  Contemporary Romance 

Format - Arc Review Copy 

Publication date: January 9th 2025

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Synopsis

From USA Today Bestselling author Nikki Ash comes a secret pregnancy, office romance ...

Nate

One minute, I’m minding my own business, and the next, I’m rescuing a beautiful woman in front of my family’s hotel.

I’m not prepared for the instant attraction I feel for her, but the chemistry is undeniable.

Paige warns me all she can give me is London, and I agree, but when our time is up, I’m desperate for more.

I slip my card into her purse, hoping she will call, but after two months of silence, it’s clear she’s not going to.

So, I do what any man in my position would do …

I go after her.

Paige

What started as a grand gesture for the man I thought was the one ends with me fleeing after catching him with my best friend.

With tears in my eyes and my heart in my hand, I stumble on the cobblestone. One second, I’m closing my eyes and praying I don’t die, and the next, I’m being swept off my feet by a handsome stranger—literally.

Nate shows me passion like I’ve never known, and it only takes five unforgettable days to fall head over heels for him.

Faced with the harsh reality of long-distance love, I make a heart-wrenching decision to throw away his number—a choice I believe will spare us both from inevitable heartbreak.

But after returning home, I realize what a colossal mistake I made. Because what had happened in London didn’t stay in London …

Review

I received Waiting On You by Nikki Ash in return for an honest review from Enticing Journey Book Promotions. 

Paige has trust issues after her world has been shattered a few times. So when a chance encounter puts her in the path of Nate she never expected to find the magic she lost when she lost her mom. What should have been a whirlwind adventure in London has left her with a gift that changed her life forever. 

I love Nate and Paige they are just adorable. I think Nate is perfect for Paige and I love that he came up with an elaborate plan to find her. I love the sweet and steam romance between them. It just works so well. I've read the prior books but gosh and I say this each time I just fall more in love with each couple. Paige is my favorite but I love all the characters. 

The author has done an amazing job creating a captivating story with characters you can't help falling in love with. I ended up devouring this one in just one afternoon it was impossible to put it down. I love the that prior characters are connected to Paige but I wasn't ready to say goodbye to Kira and Ana just yet. I loved every moment of the series and while I hate to see it end it was a perfectly executed. 

Nikki Ash is on my auto buy list, she's one of my favorite authors. A truly talented storyteller with characters to fall in love with and stories to get lost in. Highly recommend all her books. 

 

It's Monday! What are you Reading?

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It's Monday! What are you Reading? 

 

Last week I read 

Call of the Dragon by Jasmine Walt

Arran's Obsession by Jolie Vines 

The Trouble with Bullies by Ruby Vincent 

Let's Do it Already Vol 3 by Aki Kusaka 

He See's You When You're Sleeping by Alta Hensley 

Where the Wolves Run by Lola Glass 

Upcoming week

Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer 

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 

Long Game by Teagan Kade 

Scorpion by Avina St. Graves 

Death and Sweet Temptations by Kristen Coar

I'm hoping to add a few more but this is my current list. 

What's on your list? 

 

Read 25 in 2025

 My 25 to read in 2025 

I've got a great list on my TBR for the new year. Some have been sitting on my TBR forever and others are recommendations I just had to add to my TBR list. 

My TBR 

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon

Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver

Pack Darling by Lola Rock

Fated to the Wolf Prince by April L. Moon

Alpha by Jasinda Wilder

Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider

Princes of Carnage by Eva Ashwood

Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh

Boys Who Hunt by Clarissa Wild

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

Quicksilver by Callie Hart

A Vow of Dragons and Storms by G Bailey

God of Malice by Rina Kent

Lights Out by Naves Allen

When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker

Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark

The Final Rose by Amy Oliveira

Stolen Crush by C.M. Stunich

Stalked by the Alphas Eve Newton

Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer

Dark Stranger by I.T. Lucas

Hooked by Emily Mcintire

Knot Their Omega by Cinder Blaze

Any recommendations I should add to my list? 

Happy 2025

Happy Saturday! 

I've been in a bit of a slump. Trying to figure out what I want to do as I've noticed engagement is down for bloggers. I've talked to friends who have also noticed that engagement is down. However, I love my little blog and I want to focus more on it. 

I'm going to grow and evolve as that's the only way.

So lots of bookish content as well as lots of foodie and crafty stuff. Just a little place for me to share my thoughts and loves.

2025 Goals 

Read 200 books but we all know that I will exceed that as I'm a little bit of a reader. 

I'm going to bake lots of sourdough. 

Lots of healthy recipes. 

I hope to finish a bunch of crafty projects as well as learn a few new projects. 

I hope to read all of Betty Neels Books

Post daily here! 

Sounds like a great start to the new year!!! 

Can't Wait Wednesday!

 

 Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by  

Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

I'm a huge why choose romance fan and this weeks cover is stunning and sounds amazing. I've never heard of this author before but I'm excited.

Dangerous Allure Ashlynn Author 

Brothers of Daggerspoint 

Pre-order your copy (here) 

Synopsis

Have you ever wished the hand that constantly wraps around your throat would squeeze just a little tighter, hold your head down in his lap a little longer so all the hurt, pain and torture would seep away just like your last breath? No? Just me? I think about it daily. I’m not suicidal, but it sounds better and better with each day that passes.

Depravity. Used. Unloved.

Those three words say it all. On the outside, I paint a picture of Happiness, Confidence and Strength. Inside I’m a fraud, but I have no choice. It's a double-edged sword that keeps slashing through the wounds I try so hard to heal.

Secrets. Blackmail. Murder.

It’s senior year, and even that comes with a price. I’m tired of living a lie, tired of being everyone else's puppet. I want out. I want out so badly that I’ll do anything to get out of this town, even if that means selling my soul to the five Cyprus Brothers of Daggerspoint.

Everything comes at a price.

How far are you willing to go to pay for your freedom?

This is a why choose dark romance. Check the author's website for a content warning. This book is intended for readers 18 years old +. This is book 1 of 3.This will end with a cliffhanger.

What's an upcoming release you are excited to get your hands on?