Teaser Tuesday!

 

It's a new week and I've got a stack on my TBR list. 

I had a few adventures this morning and picked up a new book at the store. Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight has been on my TBR list for a while. So when I saw this beautiful edition I couldn't pass it up. 

I also picked up Carrot Cake donuts at the cute little orchard just down the street from my house. They are the best carrot cake donuts. The munchkin I think was a little bummed that I didn't wake her up but it's nice to run and get things done just me. 

I'm starting off my morning enjoying my tasty vanilla latte with my carrot cake donut. 

I'm listening To the Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly it's a re-read for me but it's been a few year. I read and loved it in 2015 so it's a perfect choice for my bingo challenge. 

I'm reading Finding the Forward Part Two by Jane Handler and loving it. 

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Teaser 

“Absolutely. We’re going to compare kofta Recipes,” I told her, as I got into the front seat of the SUV. 

“Oooh, A cook-off? I’m in. Especially if you’re making grandpa’s recipe.” Mercy was a great sous chef, and decent in the kitchen herself. 

“Oh, I am,” I replied. Baba’s omega dad had taught me to make it when I was little. 

What are you reading? 

It's Monday! What are you reading?

 

Happy Monday!!! 

The munchkin is on summer vacation so it's a lazy quiet summer here. 

Here is what I read last week

Mine by Clio Evans (Review)

Forged in Fire by Melody Rose 

The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose 

Wolf Girl and Black Prince Vol 13 by 

Taken by the Twister by Adelyne Graves & Rebecca Massey 

Candied by Adelyne Graves & Rebecca Massey

Ducked by Adelyne Graves & Rebecca Massey

I had a great week. I cleaned off a few of the books on my TBR list as well as read a few of my scavenger hunt books. 

Here's what I'm reading this week! 

I'm having a tasty latte and starting off the week reading my bookclub book. 

What are you starting the week reading? 

Book Review: Mine

Title - Mine      

Author - Clio Evans  

Genre -  A Reverse Age Gap Romance  

Format - Kindle Review Copy 

Publication date: May 20th 2025

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Synopsis

Good girl.

I am good.

I’m good at my job, running my company, and making a filthy amount of money.

But when a tattooed, dark-haired stranger a decade younger than me whispers Good Girl in my ear—I don’t want to be good anymore.

Behind closed doors, Salt shows me things I’ve never experienced.

He holds me captive with his burning touch and fevered demands of submission.

He brings me to my knees and makes me yearn to stay there forever, even as the clock ticks…

Everyone says what we’re doing is sinful.

That a woman like me shouldn’t have desires like this.

They say he’s too young for me, a sadistic beast incapable of falling in love.

And yet…

The way he says I belong to him…

The way he growls my name…

Can we find a way to be together? Or will our worlds tear us apart?

Mine Tropes:

• Age Gap (she's older)
• BDSM Dynamics
• He's a singer-songwriter, she's a record label CEO
• Beauty & the Beast retelling
• Both scarred from their past

Mine is a standalone contemporary romance.

My Review

I received Mine in return for an honest review from Grey's Promotions. 

Pepper is a such a great character I really liked her right from the start and found her easy to connect with. I loved Salt he may be younger but he just complements her in every aspect. This have this sizzling steamy yet sweet connection. I truly enjoyed Pepper and Salt's story as he opens her up to a world that she's only thought about. 

The characters are easy to connect with you can't help cheering them along as they figure out how to make their relationship work. I loved the concept of an reverse age gap it was interesting to see it from a new perspective and really enjoyed it. I love that we got to know so many of the characters in their lives. I will say Jeff drove me nutty and I'm glad I don't have to deal with him. 

I admit that I didn't read the synopsis as the author is one of my favorites and I knew I would enjoy it. I ended up devouring this one in just an afternoon it was impossible to put it down till the very last page. I found the story captivating from the very first page i was hooked till the very last. The author did a beautiful job creating a story that captured my heart as well as my imagination. I didn't so much as see the retelling but I loved the story. This may be my favorite by the author as I think it's fantastic. Highly recommend if you are a fan of the BDSM concept. Plus who doesn't love a masked rockstar romance. I just loved Pepper and Salts story so much. 

It's Monday! What are you reading?

New week new goals new TBR piles 

I had a decent wee with reading but not as many as I would have hoped. It was a really busy real life work but this week is shaping up to be more quiet. I finished a super cute baby blanket this weekend for my friends baby shower. 

What I read last week 

I enjoyed all of my reads and plan to continue the series. It was a unique mix of books. 

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (Grab your copy) 

Extinction Island by Janice Boekhoff (Grab your copy) 

Just Drive by Devyn Sinclair (Grab Your Copy) 

The Truth In My Lies by Ivy Smoak (Grab your copy)

My TBR for the week 

I'm currently reading Mine by the very talented Clio Evans and Forged in Fire by the lovely Melody Rose. I've read several books by both authors and I'm enjoy both. 

I've got a few arc on my list this week 

Bound by Stars by E.L. Starling 

Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe (This is the 2nd book by her and I love them) 

Ties That Bind Us by Nicole Knight

I also have one Omega romance on my list. I do have a few manga to read but I've been missing the the last few weeks. 

I'm starting the morning with a tasty cup of coffee a cupcake latte and Mine a dark age gap reverse harem. 

What are you reading this week? 

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 currently in my Romantasy Era and can't seem to get enough of them. I just love fantasy romance they are quickly becoming my favorite. 

This one is on my TBR list and I'm excited to get my hands on it. 

The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley 

Expected Publication July 8th 2025

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Romantasy, Enemies to lovers, Romance, Fantasy 

Synopsis 

Loyalties are tested in this enemies-to-lovers romantasy set in an alternate England following an assassin and a healer forced to work together to cure a fatal disease, all while resisting the urge to kill each other—or worse, fall in love.

When Osric Mordaunt, member of the Fyren Order of assassins, falls ill, he realises he needs the expertise of a very specific healer. As fate would have it, that healer belongs to an enemy faction, the Haelan Order.

Aurienne Fairhrim and her fellow Haelan are inundated by sick children suffering from an outbreak of a long-forgotten Pox. Unable to get the funding needed to launch an immunisation programme, the Haelan Order is desperate for money – so desperate that, when Osric breaks into their headquarters to bribe Aurienne to heal him, she is forced to accept.

As Osric and Aurienne work together to solve not only his illness but the mysterious reoccurrence of the Pox, they find themselves ardently denying an attraction which only fuels the tension between them.

What upcoming release are you excited for? 

Coffee Ramblings & Bookish Adventures

 Coffee Ramblings & Bookish Adventures 

It's Tuesday and already this week is flying by quickly. This morning we visited the local orchard just down the street. We had breakfast and grabbed some goodies. The donuts are amazing some of the best I've had. I'm a huge carrot cake fan but not a big cake fan and this is a perfect substitute for my obsession. I may never be able to eat carrot cake again. 

I've also tried the peanut butter it's amazing an I may never be able to buy it anywhere else. The strawberry donuts are on the plan for later. Looks like breakfast for the week is solved. 

I'm currently addicted to these pickles and can't seem to get enough of the pickle sourdough bread. The one on the right I baked today and wasn't sure if it would turn out but it turned out perfectly. It will make tasty sandwiches. The one on the left I'll bake tomorrow for a focaccia bread with chopped up pickles and cheese. 

Reading Update 

I just finished Just Drive by the very talented Devyn Sinclair. Now I need to write my review. 

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I'm also reading The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose and loving it. Only reason I read the other one is for my scavenger hunt. I plan to go back to it. 

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What are you reading? 

It's Monday! What Are you Reading?

  

It's Monday! What are you Reading? 

 

New week with a new stack of books on my TBR. Some goals and a whole lot of adventures. 

Last week I read 

Born of Shadows by Nicole Conway (Review) 

Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry (Grab your copy) 

Sweet Heartbreak by Alexandra Moody (Grab you copy) 

On my list this week 

The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose 

Just Devyn Sinclair 

Remarkably Birght Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 

Mine by Clio Evans 

Love At First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe 

How my Monday is starting off. 

I'm currently reading Just Drive & The Perfect Marriage and really enjoying both of them. 

I've started off the morning with a vanilla collagen coffee the best way to start off the week. 

I've got the Streets of Fire soundtrack stuck in my head and I have it on repeat recently while I read. I think it's time for a rewatch movie night with Tom Cody. I wish the munchkin would watch it one of these days. 

How's your week? 

Book Review Born of Shadows

Title - Born of Shadows

Author - Nicole Conway 

Genre -  Romantasy 

Format - Hardback

Publication date: April 21th 2025

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reads)

Synopsis

The girl they condemned may be the only one who can save them, if they don't execute her first.

Violet was born to be wicked. Surviving as a street urchin in the island city of Sol'Karr, she struggles to stay one step ahead of the city guards. And when a burglary gone wrong lands her in a jail cell, her nefarious Viperi bloodline could send her straight to the executioner's sword.

Her last hope comes in the form of a job offer from a mysterious man who may not be who he claims. If she accepts, she'll be working for The Zenith's Call, an organization who guards the world's most powerful magical artifacts—a task that requires highly skilled agents willing to risk their lives.

They believe Violet may have the skills to join them, if she can prove herself trustworthy, but when someone tries breaking into the Call's vault, rumors of Violet's treachery fly like arrows, and she's threatened with banishment back to a jail cell.

Now the only option she has left to prove her innocence lies in hunting down the real thief. But embracing her wicked Viperi abilities to catch an expert criminal could be what finally condemns her once and for all.

If you like Brandon Sanderson and Rick Riordan, you'll devour Nicole Conway's fast-paced, imaginative series.

Buy BORN OF SHADOW and start the addicting fantasy series today!

Review 

I received Born of Shadows in return for an honest review from the author. 

Violet has had a rough childhood and when given the chance at a better life it's hard to trust strangers. With her options lacking she decides to give it a shot because she doesn't have any other options. She's given the chance to be a Zenith a elite squad and the apprentice of Roxus who will teach her to be a Zenith after she get's accepted into the program. However, she's a unique being with special abilities and her kind is not very favorable so getting them to accept her will be a challenge.

I devoured this one over the weekend and would have finished it in a day if real life would have left me alone long enough to read. I absolutely loved Violet's character and spent most of the book cheering her on. I also thought Roxus was fantastic and I just thought he was a perfect mentor for Violet. I was drawn into Violet's story right from the first few pages I was hooked and had to know how it was going to play out. 

This isn't my first book by the author so I had some huge expectations. I didn't even read the synopsis before diving right in I just know I had to read it and the cover is stunning. Well she exceed my expectations blowing them out of the water. I totally thought we were going dragons based on the cover and instead of have lethal assassins and I loved it. While I love her dragon books I may be just a little more partial to Violet I just loved her character she's the underdog and you can't help rooting for her. 

The author has done a brilliant job creating a captivating story that draws the reader in and leaves you wanting more. The character are easy to connect with you can't help cheering Violet on as the story progresses. Don't tell Jaevid that Violet is my favorite because I still love him too but she may have slid into first as my favorite. Highly recommend all of her books as each one is beautifully crafted. One of my favorite reads of 2025 and can't wait for the next installment. In the meantime It might be time for a re-read. I loved it!!!!! 

 

Book Review: Burnout

Title - Burnout 

Author - Rebecca Jenshak 

Genre -  Contemporary Sports Romance 

Format - KU Copy 

Publication date: April 24th 2024

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Synopsis

He’s the hot, tattooed bad boy that I traded insults with...and now he wants my help?

Knox Holland is in a jam. After an incredible first year on the pro motocross circuit, he should be on top of the world. Instead, his bad reputation has landed him without a team. He’s untouchable and desperate to turn it around.

Which is how he ends up at my gym asking me to train him. As a college gymnast with two Olympic medals to my name, I know a thing or two about the pressure to succeed. Last season I choked and then injured myself before I could show the world that I’m not a twenty-year-old has-been.

Focused on the future, I can’t afford to get distracted. But I recognize the desperation in Knox’s eyes, and I can’t say no to him, either.

It should have been an easy task, but nothing about Knox is easy. One minute we’re arguing, and the next I’m enjoying his shirtless handstands a little too much.

Falling for him would be a mistake…

Burnout is a sports romance with a cocky bad boy, spice, banter, and a happily ever after.

Review

I've had this one on my TBR lis forever and been meaning to get to it. Considering I picked up the ebook last year not long after it came out. I can't believe I let this one sit on my kindle for as long as I did. I ended up starting and finishing in just one afternoon absolutely hooked on Avery and Knox. They has this connection that just works even if they are to stubborn to see what's happening. I loved the whole bad buy meets the good girl in this sweet steamy enemies to lovers romance. 

The author does a beautiful job creating a captivating story with characters you can't help falling in love with. This is my first book by the author and I'm a fan as I enjoyed every moment of Avery and Knox's story. I loved that we get to know a little bit of Knox's brothers as the series is about them and can't wait to devour there stories too. Highly recommend the characters are engaging and the story is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of romance. This one made me want to look up the riding that Knox did off season and it's impressive. I loved it!!! One of my favorite books of 2025.