Happy Pub day! & Review

Title - Touch of Oblivion 

Author - R.L. Caulder 

Series - Book 1 of Woven in Time series 

Genre -  Fantasy Paranormal Romance  

Format - Kindle Review Copy 

Publication date: July 31st 2025

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Synopsis

I wasn’t created to love—only to destroy. But fate doesn’t ask permission.

I wake to a world in chaos, the taste of stardust on my tongue and fragments of galaxies burning behind my eyes.

No name. No past. No idea how I came to be here.

In the ruins of a shattered battlefield, they find me wrapped in s
moke and splattered with blood that isn’t mine—each of them desperate to decipher who I am and why I’ve been thrust into their war.

They claim to be kings of this world, with the power to protect me.

A wraith who moves like smoke but feels like fire, igniting sparks that dance beneath my skin.

A fae with a silver tongue and lips I ache to trust.

A vampire who drinks desire like wine and vows to ruin me sweetly.

And a shape-shifting predator whose hungry gaze sets my pulse racing, hinting at danger and surrender—if I want it.

They circle me like wolves, drawn to a power and vulnerability they can’t resist. Their heated glances and whispered promises awaken something inside me...a longing that trembles on the line between defiance and desire.

While I may feel the pull of each of them, I know I wasn’t made for their cages, gilded or otherwise. But in a fractured world at war between man and magic, I’ll need allies as I uncover who—and what—I truly am.

As their lustful whispers tangle with my thoughts and their searing touches threaten to unravel me, fragments of my memories begin to surface.

Each of them swears they’ll never let me go.

But they’ll soon learn I wasn’t made to be kept.

Some call me death. Others, salvation.

When I rise, the world will remember what it means to fall.

My Review

I received Touch of Oblivion in return for an honest review from the author. 

I love Wren she has no idea who or what she is but she's taking it all in stride making the best of her situation. She wakes up in the middle of a war found by four very unique men each one drawn to her. They happen to be the kinds of their supernatural people. Thrust into a world Wren will have to figure out who and what she is as well as navigate her connection to the four men wanting to protect her. 

I enjoyed all the characters as Wren ventures into each kingdom we get to see them opening up and revealing more about themselves as well as she learns more about who she may be. A battle is brewing one that she may not be able to avoid. I love the kings each one is unique and brings something different to her life. They have this sweet yet steamy connection to each of them. 

This is my first book by the author and I'm addicted as the author is a very talented storyteller. Touch of Oblivion hooked me right from the start and I spent the day devouring it as I had to know how it would all play out. The characters are easy to connect with you can't help cheering Wren on as she attempts to find out who she is and what the future has in store for her. I truly loved every moment of it and only put it down at the last page. It was just the right balance of action and story with just a little romance sprinkled in just the right spots. I loved it so much. Highly recommend. 

Happy Release Day & Book Review: Demon With Benefits

Title - Demon With Benefits 

Author - Auora Ascher 

Series - Book 3 in the Hell Bent Series 

Genre -  Fantasy Paranormal Romance  

Format - Kindle Review Copy 

Publication date: July 29th 2025

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Synopsis

They can run from their demons…

The jokester of the demon brothers, Meph wears his grin like armor and uses humor as a mask. But lately, his composure has been slipping, especially around her. Iris. The blue-haired witch with a vicious temperament. Something about her soothes the darkness within him…but he’s not looking for a savior.

There’s no such thing for someone like him.

…But they can’t hide forever.

Bitter and haunted by her traumatic past, Iris Donovan isn’t keen on welcoming demons into her life—even if they’re her sister’s friends. Especially not teasing, tattooed Meph, with his red eyes and devilish smile. After a toxic relationship, she’s sworn off commitment, and she’s not looking for another Mr. Damaged.

Yet she can’t stop craving what she shouldn’t want.

To conquer this monster…they must tame it together.

With the return of a deadly enemy, the pain they’ve been suppressing is exposed, and Meph and Iris can no longer deny their feelings. Before Meph is swallowed by his darkness, Iris must overcome her fears and embrace that terrible part of him…

Or lose him forever.

Demon With Benefits is a scorching enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance with a Beauty and the Beast twist. Featuring a hot-headed witch and a lovable bad-boy demon with a serious dark side, this book has explicit scenes of a monstrous nature that are not for the faint of heart. If heroes with non-human attributes are not for you, ye be warned. As always, there is blood, violence, and so much profanity.

My Review

I received Demon With Benefits in return for an honest review. 

This is the third installment in the Hell Bent series. I loved the chemistry between Meph and Iris they have this snarky banter that just makes me giggle and love them more. It's totally an enemies to lovers story which I'm hear for because they both are a little broken but just so perfect for each other. I love the dog in the story he made me remember all the puppy training, and may have puppy fever now. 

I love all the characters in this series they are easy to connect with and you can't help falling in love with their stories. I think Iris and Meph may be my favorite but I feel like I say that every book. I love that they are single standalone stories but the past characters are still very much a part of the story. I love the demon brothers each one is unique with it's own story to be drawn into. 

I ended up reading Demon With Benefits and devoured it in just one afternoon. Like all the authors books she hooked me right from the start and I couldn't put it down till the very last page. I've loved every book in the series and each one just steals my heart with the characters. Highly recommend as it's one of my favorite series and a must for the monster romance fan. It's a perfectly balanced story that has just the right amount of action and spice. I loved everything about it. 

Happy Release Day & Review

Title - Against the Hollow 

Author - Jaeger Rose  

Series - Book 1 of The Eclipse Omegaver 

Genre -  Dark Omegaverse Why Choose Romance 

Format - Kindle Review Copy 

Publication date: July 28th 2025

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Synopsis

These alphas are not redeemable.

No omega has the power to change them.

Evangeline

They claim to have saved me. But what they call salvation looks more like a prison.

Revenant, the pack alpha and the authoritarian.

Fox, the doctor, quiet and calculated.

Mayhem, the anchor with a calm undercurrent of chaos.

Playing their mind games, I bide my time, waiting for my opportunity to flee.

I fight them at every turn. Returning to my life, back to dancing, is the only thing that matters.

Will I reclaim my freedom before I lose myself to my base instincts? After all, an omega has needs that only a pack of alphas can fulfill.

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Against the Hollow is a dark omegaverse romance book which features mature themes. It features a pack dynamic. It is not suitable for all readers.

My Review

I received Against The Hollow in return for an honest review from the author. 

Evangeline didn't plan to take a pack but fate decides to force her hand sending her right into the hands of the Westergaard a ruthless motorcycle club who happens to be rivals of her fathers business. Given no choice she's bound to their pack in order to save her life and as they are an almost perfect match they refuse to give her up. However, not everyone is happy about the match and will do whatever it takes to ruin it. 

I love a dark omegaverse mix in a unwilling omega and a group of rough men I knew it was my kind of read. I've not read very many motorcycle club books and mix in an omega story I had to check it out. This one is super unique to traditional omega romance it has a lot of interesting idea's that I hadn't seen before. The characters are unique and easy to connect with I couldn't help falling in love with them all but Fox was my favorite I think but they are all great.

 I loved the whole story from start to finish I was hooked and finished it in just one day. This is my first book by the author and I'm addicted to her storytelling. I loved every moment of it even when I wanted to toss my kindle against the wall a few times. I was so emotionally invested and even had happy tears at the end. The author has done such a beautiful job creating characters you can't help being invested in. I loved how beautiful the story is, and can't wait for the next one. 

Happy Release Day & Review: A Bargain So Bloody

Title - A Bargain So Bloody 

Author - Vasilisa Drake

Genre -  Romantasy Vampires Enemies to lovers 

Format - Kindle Review Copy 

Publication date: June 30th 2025

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Synopsis

She’s trapped in a magical prison. To break out, she’ll make a deal with the most dangerous prisoner of them all.

Sentenced for a crime she didn’t commit, Samara is bullied by guards and tormented by the screams of her fellow prisoners. She’s resigned herself to enduring her fifteen-year term… until she learns that the freedom she's been promised is the cruelest lie of all.

Now she's faced with a resign herself to dying in the cold walls of Castle Greymere, or do the unthinkable and escape. But no one leaves Greymere alive. So to break out of the prison? She’ll have to use one of the undead.

Raphael is the worst kind of a vampire with a thirst for blood, the mortal enemy of witches, the same breed that killed her mother. And most importantly, he’s unspeakably powerful, his supernatural strength tamed only by the enchanted cuffs forced on him.

He’s her only chance at a life outside the prison walls.

The deal is Samara unlocks his shackles, and he'll help her escape. But although Raphael agreed to help her leave Greymere, he never promised to let her go…

A Bargain So Bloody is the first book in an exciting new romantasy series, perfect for readers who love slow burn romance with morally grey heroes who fall first and hard and heroines who find their own strength.

My Review

I received A Bargain So Bloody in return for an honest review from the author. 

Samara is a prisoner that she's been in for ages. When fate gives her a chance to escape even if it's at the hands of a deadly vampire she takes it. Together they forge an unlikely partnership and finding more than either of them bargained for. 

I love Samara she's such a great character and when push comes to shove she does whatever it takes and I really felt like I could connect with her. I also really like Raphael he's such a unique character and I enjoyed watching her navigate his world. They have this connection that just works and I love it. Plus I love a enemies to lovers slow burn romance. 

I loved every moment of the story it was easy to lose all track of time and be drawn into the fantasy world. With engaging characters and a captivating story from start to finish I was hooked. I attempted to stay up all night to finish Samara and Raphael's story but sleep got the best of me. I ended up finishing the last 50 pages first thing this am. 

This isn't my first book by the author and I had some high expectations as I've enjoyed her other books. She blew all my expectations out of the water, and I'm obsessed with. The author is a beautiful storyteller every book I've read has been impossible to put down. I can't wait for the next installment as i enjoyed this one so much. Highly recommend she's on my auto buy list. 

It's Monday! What am I reading?

It's Monday and it's a new week with all new books on my TBR list. 

I didn't read as many as I would have hoped last week as it was super busy and we had a mini vacation road trip.

Last week I read:

Age Matters by Enjelicious Vol 1 and have Vol 2 sitting on my end table. 

Insincerely Yours by Lila Evers - review to come later this week. However, I loved it. 

Shortcake Cake Vol 1 by Suu Morishita 

Date Night by Rae B Lake 

Cupcake by Katie Mettner 

On my list for the new week 

I started Survive the Night by Riley Sager on my roadtrip. I also started Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose. However, they didn't love that one but seemed to enjoy the killer car ride more. So we listened to that one. 

I have A Soul To Keep re-read for my upcoming bookclub meeting this weekend. I loved the book and can't wait to talk about it. 

I'm a few pages from being done with A Bargain so Bloody and I'm loving it. 

I have vol 2-12 borrowed on Libby for Shortcake Cake

I also just received in the mail the 2nd installment of Age Matters and can't wait to dive in. 

What are you reading this week? 

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?