A detailed look at September’s reading habits: My September Wrap includes 19 character-driven books read, only one of which was 5-stars, and two romance eARC reviews.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: October 25th to October 31st
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: Seven books read, including a high fantasy series with similarities to Sarah J. Maas. My weekly wrap want-to-read list is also colour coordinated blue!
(more…)Fervent Yet Vexing: The Boss by Melanie Moreland
The Gist: A dark romantic suspense novel that boasts a sweet romance yet proves vexing with its double standards.
Series: Men of Hidden Justice, #1*
Release Date: October 14, 2021
Because love can bleed into the darkest heart
Terrified and on the run, I was lost.
He found me.
I witnessed his crime and he gave me a choice.
Marriage or death.
I never expected to love him.
But the choices were never really mine.
Could this avenging angel of death ever love me back?
His touch consumed me.
Did my heart stand a chance?
Previously published on Book+Main and in Take Me To Bed Collection. New added content for a complete romantic suspense experience.
• BIPOC characters
• LGBTQIA+ characters
• characters with a disability
And doesn’t address fatphobia
• Gun violence
• Murder
• Reference to child pornography and sex trafficking
• Attempted murder
• reference to/discussion of abusive romantic relationship
— Heroine’s stalker is an ex-boyfriend of 6-months
*** there’s no physical abuse in the MCs relationship. However, there are some scenes that can be off-putting for some:
—— the couple have a discussion after a heated argument where the Hero mentions he stayed away because he was angry, feeling out of control and scared he would’ve physically lashed out:
—— Heroine is unable to leave the house without Hero’s permission because he has enemies.
• Reference to kidnapping
• No OW/OM drama
• Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away
• No separation
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
Format: eARC
Rating: 3-stars
*Each book in the series is Standalone
Note: I received The Boss from Melanie Moreland’s team in exchange for an honest review.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: October 18th to October 24th
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: I read ten books, including the first two books in a dark romance trilogy. My weekly wrap also includes two debut books and one Malaysian-set urban fantasy with a lesbian MC on my want-to-read list.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: October 11th to October 17th
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: My weekly wrap encompasses ten books read, including four from my Up Next Shelf and three new award-winning books on my want-to-read written in translation.
(more…)30 Diverting Reads in August
A detailed look at August’s reading habits: My August Wrap includes 30 books read, including an eARC for my favourite book, and three new reviews, including the Ice Planet Barbarians series.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: October 4th to October 10th
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: My most recent weekly wrap encompasses four books read, including two 5-star reads: a sapphic romance and a reverse harem romance, and details two books in translation I want to read.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: September 20th to October 3rd
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: Eleven books read, including two from my Up Next Shelf with corresponding TV recommendations. My weekly wrap want-to-read list features books in translation and concludes with some new releases.
(more…)Tender and Cozy: Harvest of Love by M. Moreland
The Gist: A tender and cozy romance that explores fresh starts and the importance of community and listening to one’s emotions.
Series: Insta-Spark Collection, #5*
Release Date: September 23, 2021
She’s a career woman, constantly busy, under pressure, and in demand. But the job that once seemed like a dream to her now feels more like a nightmare.
When the stress gets too much, she escapes the office and drives, discovering beauty in the wide-open spaces that surround her in the country. Leaving the worries behind, if only temporarily.
The last thing she expected to find was him.
Noah Edwards
He left the big city behind him long ago and forged a different path. One of earth and sky instead of steel and smog. Acres of plants instead of thousands of people.
The day she stumbled into his life, everything changed.
He saw his former life in her.
And when he looked in her eyes, he saw his future.
He was determined to save her.
Show her a life she never dreamed existed—and a love that would enrich them both.
Book #5 of the Insta-Spark collection
Complete standalone reads with one thing in common – lots of sweetness and a guaranteed HEA. Instant attraction, little angst – love and happiness abounds in this series.
• BIPOC characters
• LGBTQIA+ characters
• characters with a disability
And doesn’t address fatphobia
• No OW/OM drama
• No pushing away
• No separation
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
Format: eARC
Rating: 4-stars
*Each book in the series is Standalone
Note: I received Harvest of Love from Melanie Moreland’s team in exchange for an honest review.
(more…)The Weekly Wrap: September 13th to September 19th
A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: The weekly wrap includes three books read and one DNF. I discovered a new favourite romance and discuss an anticipated TBR and upcoming eARC review.
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