KT Book Reviews

Les Normaux Vol. 2 Janine Janssen

2026-03-03T10:56:00.000-05:00

I simply ADORE everything about this series. The growing relationship with the beautifully crafted artistry is graphic-novel perfection! I want more.

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A Cozy Graphic Romance Novel That Explores Magic, Demisexuality, and Complex Paranormal Relationships, Set in Paris

Boy moves to new city. Boy meets vampire. They kiss, then become friends. But both would like something more… The second volume of LES NORMAUX—a global Webtoon phenomenon and LGBTQ+ graphic novel about friendship, love and magic.

Magic and mayhem collide in supernatural Paris as Sébastien, a young wizard, comes to terms with his demisexuality and explores his growing feelings for his neighbor Elia—a hot supermodel vampire.

Join Elia, Sébastien and their assorted crew of wonderful friends, as they navigate the ins and outs of dating and relationships in this modern and paranormal love story.

Thank you to @webtoons @avon @harpersalley for sharing this title with me!

#LesNormaux #JanineJanssen #webtoons #avon #harpersalley

Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean

2026-02-03T00:00:00.011-05:00

Letters from the future and a group of potential authors... Sounds like great fun!

Thank you to Simon & Schuster for sharing this title with me. Emiko Jean is quickly becoming an author I will always pick up!

Purchase link - https://amzn.to/41xK2CU

What if your true love could write to you from the future?
Seventeen-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher doesn’t believe in love, not after her parents’ bitter divorce. So when she attends the festival of Tanabata, her wish is simple: proof that love is real and can last.

Emma thinks little of her wish…until she finds a note from someone claiming to be her greatest love writing to her from the future. It has to be a prank, right? But as the notes pour in, each revealing secrets only she knows, Emma is forced to accept the impossible: This is really happening. Someone is actually reaching out to her from across time.

But who? Ezra, the musical prodigy who makes her pulse race? Theo, the literal boy next door who’s known her since childhood? Or Colin, the overly confident, overly handsome, overly rich kid she meets while cleaning his mega-mansion?

As Emma races to uncover the identity of the letter writer, she’ll discover that love is more than real—it’s the most powerful force in the universe. And it’s been waiting for her all along.

*Thank you @SimonsandSchuster for sharing this title with me.

#LoveMeTomorrow #EmikoJean #SimonsandSchuster

Stolen In Death by J.D. Robb

2026-02-02T00:00:00.016-05:00

Ya'll! After sixty-two books, you would think Robb has run out of steam. Well, let me be the first to tell you she is not only full steam ahead, she's better than ever!

Fabulous storytelling, a romance for the ages, and a case that needs the expertise only Lt Eve Dallas can provide, with a little assist from the glorious Roarke!

I loved every page.

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A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead—while nearby, a vault, its door ajar, sits filled with priceless paintings, jewelry, and other treasures. Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband, Roarke—who misspent his youth in Ireland as a scrappy thief—recognizes at least two stolen pieces among the hoard. The crime scene suggests a burglar caught in the act. But only one item seems to be missing.

Then it’s revealed that the vault had actually belonged to the victim’s late father—and no one in the household knew it was there until a recent remodeling project exposed it. To protect the family name and business, they explain to Eve, they’d been looking for a way to return the ill-gotten gains anonymously and avoid the police. But now the police are all over their elegant house, and have a bigger, bloodier mystery to solve.

By all accounts, Nathan Barrister was a good man, a generous employer, a devoted husband and father. As for his father—he clearly had secrets. Now it’s up to Eve and her team to find out if those secrets got Nathan killed—and if it was a crime of passion or revenge.

*Thank you to @StMartinsPress and @JDRobb for sharing this title with me.

@NoraRoberts #StolenInDeath #InDeathSeries #JDRobb #NoraRopberts #EveDalles #EveandRoarke #Mystery #FavoriteSeries

Arcane Inheritance by Kamilah Cole

2026-01-20T00:00:00.014-05:00

After taking in everything An Arcane Inheritance has to offer, I proclaim it to be a fun and unique addition to the world of dark Acadamia! What's not to love? Enemies to lovers, mystery fraught with an abundance of intrigue and suspense. It was a good read for anyone who likes to lose themselves for a weekend.

Purchase link - https://amzn.to/4nb0nFS

Warren University has stood amongst the ivy elite for centuries, built on the bones―and forbidden magic―of its most prized BIPOC students…hiding the rot of a secret society that will do anything to keep their own powers burning bright. No matter who they must sacrifice along the way.

Ellory Morgan is determined to prove that she belongs at Warren University, an ivy league school whose history is deeply linked to occult rumors and dark secrets. But as she settles into her Freshman year, something about the ornate buildings and shadowy paths feels strangely…familiar. And, with every passing day, that sense of déjà vu grows increasingly sinister.

Despite all logic, despite all reason, despite all the rules of reality, Ellory knows one thing to be true: she has been here before. And if she can't convince brooding legacy student Hudson Graves to help her remember a past that seems determined to slip through her fingers as if by some insidious magic…this time, she may lose herself for good.

*Thank you to @Sourcebooks for sharing this title with me.

#ArcaneInheritance #KamilahCole #ithasamap

Woman Down by Colleen Hoover

2026-01-13T00:00:00.006-05:00

Forever a CoHo fan! I read this when it was Saint back in the day. I was thrilled to discover that Hoover had done a bit of a revamp and added to the original story. To use an overused phrase, it was un-put-down-able!

I'm happy to see it! I hope she writes more. I've missed her books and writing style.

Amazon Purchase Link - https://amzn.to/4hjKbR5

Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage. Branded a fraud and fame-hungry opportunist, she learned the hard way what happens when the internet turns on you. And she’s been uninspired to write ever since.

Now, with her next suspense novel outlined and savings nearly gone, she retreats to a secluded lakeside cabin, hoping to find inspiration. It’s Petra’s last-ditch attempt to save her career―and herself.

Then he shows up.

Detective Nathaniel Saint arrives with disturbing news, his presence igniting a creativity in her she thought long since burned out. Petra’s words return in a rush, and her fictional cop character begins to mirror the very real cop who’s becoming her muse.

Their “research” sessions blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Each glance, every touch pulls Petra deeper into a world she thought she’d never lose herself in again. She’s never felt more alive. But inspiration this powerful comes at a cost.

When Saint starts taking his role in her career a little too seriously, Petra’s forced to confront the chaos she created. But doing so could cost her more than the reputation she’s been trying to salvage. The reputation the world wrote for her―the reputation only she can reclaim.

*Thank you to @Montlake and @ColleenHoover for sharing this title with me.

#WomanDown #ColleenHoover #Montlake #Suspense #Thriller

#Romance #CoHo#HeathIsLegit

You Can Scream by Rebecca Zanetti

2025-12-16T00:00:00.035-05:00

The amount of feet kicking, like I'm listening to a Taylor Swift song, was off the charts!! Let's try to forget about the stunning investigative work or the psychological maneuvering that Rebecca Zanetti has packed into this series. No, I want to talk about an iceburg melting. The puzzles unlock, and the utter sweetness of learning to decipher between basic chemistry and true emotion. I am on a reader's high! Dare I say it? You Can Scream is now my official favorite in the Laurel Snow Series!

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Laurel’s family was never simple—but her half-sister, Abigail, a brilliant, unpredictable psychopath, just made it lethal. Accused of murdering their father, a man she always called a monster, Abigail claimsself-defense.

As the trial unfolds and long-buried family secrets explode into headlines across Washington State, Laurel’s hard-won privacy is shattered. And the nightmare is just beginning.

Even as Abigail’s trial consumes public attention, new dangers close in as the murder of a prominent scientist and the illegal poaching of a rare Pacific plant point to something insidious. Laurel turns to Washington Fish and Wildlife captain Huck Rivers, her partner in work and life, for help. But the deeper they dig, the more the case seems to echo the chaos unraveling Laurel’s world.

With danger tightening around her, Laurel faces an impossible choice: trust Abigail in one crucial, treacherous alliance, or risk losing everything. Her career, her relationships, even her life hang in the balance. The clock is ticking—and if the threat breaks loose, nothing will be fast enough to stop it.

*Thank you to @Kensington via @Netgalley for sharing this title with me.

#YouCanScream #RebeccaZanetti #LaurelSnowSeries #Mystery #MysteryThriller

#favoriteAuthor #MurderSuspense

P.S. You're the Worst By Chloe Seager

2025-11-18T00:00:00.055-05:00

A fun and uproarious offering from author Chloe Seager. A terrific mixture of, Bridget Jones and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. P.S. You’re the Worst is set to release in November of this year. Hilarious yet sweet, a perfect read for heading into the upcoming holidays.

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In this effervescent millennial coming-of-age novel, a woman accidentally upends her entire life after a disconcerting tarot reading

Everyone knows the death card in a tarot reading isn’t a literal death sentence. Well, everyone except Becky.

Becky is not doing well. Her dreaded thirtieth birthday is looming, and she can’t help thinking she’s falling behind in life. Her (smug) friends are all planning weddings, buying houses, or starting their own businesses, but not Becky. She still lives with her mom, hates her job, doesn’t speak to her father, and—despite numerous dates—hasn’t moved on from her ex-boyfriend. Things can’t get much worse.

Becky doesn’t believe in the arcane, but armed with a gift card and a desperate need for guidance, she visits a tarot reader… who tells her she’s going to die. Convinced she’s a goner and panicked about having done nothing with her life, Becky finally takes action. She writes a series of letters to the people she loves unloading all the things she’s been holding back. And she waits.

But in the morning, she’s not dead. And worse, the mail is already reaching people’s doorsteps. Will the letters be the wake-up call Becky needs, or just the next step in a never-ending downward spiral?

With sparkling wit and compassionate insight, Chloe Seager chronicles the ups and downs of figuring out how you wants to show up in life—for yourself and for the people you love.

*Thank you to @WilliamMorrow via Netgalley for sharing this title with me.

#PSYouretheWorst #ChloeSeager #WilliamMorrow #womenFiction #Sisters

PUCK YOU by Flynn Novak

2025-11-17T00:00:00.057-05:00

Oh, youth, when you’re trying to figure out who you are and where you fit into the world. It’s also when you start to learn that some of the things you grew up with and were taught may not be the best attitude to have. It’s where we learn things like quality, kindness, and that people are different. But that doesn’t make it a bad thing... I liked watching this relationship grow and change, which is what young adults do: they grow, they change, they learn.

I also want to give a little side note that being that this was a Wattpad post before being published into a book. It does have a slightly disjointed feel about it. Anywho, this was a fun read and I think many will enjoy it!

Amazon Purchase Link - https://amzn.to/3WY0olp

When Grace Gillman transfers to Dallard University for her senior year, she’s excited to play top-level hockey with a high-ranking team, where she expects top-tier facilities and opportunities. But her excitement quickly fades as she learns that the women’s team isn’t a priority.

Sebastian Evans needs this year to go perfectly. It’s his last chance to prove himself to scouts for a professional hockey career. Juggling school, an old injury, and the pressure to perform is tough enough—but dealing with Grace, the fiery star from the women’s team, makes everything harder.

Neither Grace nor Sebastian wants to compete with each other, but when Grace sees how much better the men’s team is treated, she can’t stay silent. The two quickly become rivals, both on and off the ice. But when their personal conflict starts affecting their game, they risk being benched permanently. Despite the tension, sparks fly between them, and what began as a bitter rivalry might just ignite into something hot enough to melt the ice they skate on.

*Thank you to W by @Wattpad Books for sharing this title with me.

@author.flynn.novak #PUCKYOU #FlynnNovak #Wattpad #WattPadBooks

#SportsRomance #HockeyRomance #NA #CollegeRomance

The Hunting Grounds by Charly Cox

2025-11-14T00:00:00.013-05:00

Detective Alyssa Wyatt is doing everything they can to stop a suspected serial killer and hopefully bring back a victim alive. The Hunting Grounds creates a highly explosive pulse-quickening thrill of a read. Charlie Cox has become one of my favorites in the mystery suspense genre.

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The knife slashed one way across her mouth, then the other, silencing her words. The last thought she had as the knife plunged down was that at least it would all be over soon...When Jennie Killingbeck goes missing while driving back to Albuquerque, Detective Alyssa Wyatt and the squad quickly swing into action to bring her home, alive.

But the case takes a darker turn when FBI Agent Ryker Newlin walks into their precinct. For the past six years, the FBI have been searching for a killer dubbed 'The Sunset Slayer' for their M.O. of brutally murdering young red-haired women, mutilating them with an 'X' across their lips.

The Sunset Slayer has taken lives in multiple states and, upon seeing Jennie's striking red hair on the news reports, Ryker is here to warn the Albuquerque PD that they might have a serial killer operating in their midst.
Finding a murderer in the desert of New Mexico won't be easy, but both Alyssa and Ryker are determined to bring an end to The Sunset Slayer's bloodshed before another victim appears.

*Thank you to Paratext Publicity and @hera for sharing this title with me!

@charlycoxauthor #charlycoxauthor #TheHuntingGounds #DetectiveAlyssaWyatt

#Mystery #Suspense #SerialKillers

Love 4 a Walk by Nuria Sanguino

2025-11-13T10:41:00.000-05:00

Adorably sweet and entertaining! Puppies and a little fun romance, what more could a girl want? Beautifully drawn with a story sure to make you giggle and smile! OH! And the bonus material!!!! Amazing :)

Get your copy today! ~ https://amzn.to/3WU2MtG

Pam’s heart has been broken one too many times, and being dumped over her unruly dog Bob was the last straw. Now determined to care for Bob on her own, how long can this hopeless romantic resist falling for her mysterious yet compassionate neighbor Tyler—especially when he’s so good with dogs? Bubbly and optimistic Pam lives in an apartment with her Doberman, Bob, and works an office job with her best friend, Ann. Struggling to keep up with Bob’s constant need for play, Pam often returns to a destroyed living room.

Bob is so out of control that Pam’s controlling ex-boyfriend asked her to give up her dog . . . or break up. Pam chose the dog. She knows that she made the right choice, but Bob’s behaviour is still a problem. However, things take a turn for the better when Pam meets her enigmatic neighbor, Tyler, who just so happens to be an excellent dog trainer. Despite Tyler’s intimidating appearance, Pam hires him to take care of Bob during the day, as Tyler works night shifts at his uncle’s bar.

Pam and Tyler bond, and their attraction towards one another grows. But Pam will need to contend with Tyler’s pampered Shih Tzu, Tequila, who fiercely defends her owner from any woman who gets too close.

Thank you to @nusanguino @webtoons and @wattpadbooks

for sharing this with me! I can't wait to read more.

#Love4aWalk #NuriaSanguino #webtoons #wattpadbooks #graficNovels

#romanticgraficnovel #outnow #webtoonsunscrolled

Nash Falls by David Baldacci

2025-11-13T10:27:00.000-05:00

Another hit for author David Baldacci! Once again showing us what a master of the genre is capable of each and every time he releases a new book!

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When Walter Nash is recruited by the FBI to help bring down a global crime network his life is turned completely upside down in this thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.

Nash is an intelligent man, tough but fair-minded. He has a wife and a daughter and a very high-level position at Sybaritic Investments, where his innate skills and dogged tenacity have carried him to the top of the pyramid in his business career. Despite never going on grand adventures, and always working too many hours, he has a happy and upscale life with his family.

However, following his estranged Vietnam-veteran father’s funeral, Nash is unexpectedly approached by the FBI in the middle of the night. They have an important request: become their inside man to expose an enterprise that is laundering large sums of money through Sybaritic. At the top of this illegal operation is Victoria Steers, an international criminal mastermind that the FBI has been trying to bring down for years.

#QOTD - Would you do questionable things to protect the ones you love?

Thank you to @Grandcentralpub for sharing this with me.

@davidbaldacciauthor #NashFalls #DavidBaldacci #Thriller

#Suspense #Policeprocedural #outnow #GrandCentralPublishing #GCP #series

Forgiveness by Michelle Wadleigh

2025-11-13T10:02:00.000-05:00

Thank you so much to St. Martin's Essentials for sharing Forgiveness by Michelle Wadleigh with me. I look forward to discovering Wadleighs insights and interpretations of forgiveness.

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In this revolutionary guide to self-acceptance and empowerment, Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh writes, “Forgiveness saved my life.” Now, she invites readers to follow her down this hard-won path to freedom and wholeness, acknowledging that forgiveness is not a one-size-fits-all practice, and providing steps and guidance to meet readers wherever they are in their journey.

During her years of spiritual and metaphysical research, Michelle realized that without forgiveness we are doomed to repeat our mistakes and remain in a loop of pain and suffering. It’s only when we learn to wipe the slate clean that we can rise above the limitations of our past.

#QOTD - Are you good at forgiveness or do you hold grudges?

@michellejwadleigh @stmartinsessentials

#michellejwadleigh #stmartinsessentials #Forgiveness #selfhelp #personalrelationship

Innocence Road by Laura Griffin

2025-11-11T00:00:00.104-05:00

Unabashedly a one-sit read! I flipped open my Kindle and didn't stop until I reached the end. The plot is perfection, the pace is exemplary, and Laura Griffin? Stellar! Innocence Road has been marked as one of my favorites. I wanted to cite a series name; however, there isn't one attached to the title. With the familiarity of her characters intertwining throughout Griffin's many works, it all feels wonderfully connected. Releasing in November of this year, Innocence Road will have you grabbing a cozy blanket and settling in.

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Detective Leanne Everhart swore she’d never go back to her hometown near Marfa, Texas—but she returns when her brother needs her, only to find a town in need too, still torn apart by a decades-old crime.

Leanne Everhart knows women have something to fear in her artsy hometown, especially so if they’re not rich, white locals. Returning to town after her father’s death, she sees the ugliest sides of an area that draws people for its severe, untamed natural landscape.

While her department faces mounting backlash over a recent wrongful conviction in the long-ago murder case of a popular local teenager—which is now unsolved—Leanne is called to a fresh crime scene at the edge of the desert. A nameless woman was found murdered, with no clues as to her identity. As Leanne digs into the crime scene evidence, she grows convinced this latest murder case is linked with the local teenager’s murder. And to multiple cold cases, all unnamed female victims, that have all been shelved by her department without leads.

Now, with conflicted loyalties and without allies, Leanne must hunt down a serial killer, one who’s been preying on local women for two decades, growing bolder and more ruthless with every strike.

*Thank you to @Berkley via @Netgalley for sharing this title with me.

#InnocenceRoad #LauraGriffin #Mystery #Thriller #procedural #BerkleyPublishin #Berkley #Netgalley #NovemberRelease #Preorder

An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister

2025-11-10T00:00:00.053-05:00

Funny and a bit high school for two people who literally graduated with the same scores. No winner was declared as they both were deemed equal. Two former college students doing the absolute most to best each other? What an epic setup for uber competitive Sadie and Jonah. Jonah breaks the fourth wall many times, ensuring surprising moments of laughter. There's something very sweet between all the verbal sparring. A little something more and special. And that, my friends, is my kind of read.

Purchase link - https://amzn.to/4lZvbIK

Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher have been academic rivals since they first crossed paths as undergraduates in the literature department thirteen years ago. Now that a highly coveted teaching opportunity has come up, their rivalry hits epic proportions. Jonah needs the job to move closer to his recently divorced sister and her children, while Sadie needs the financial security and freedom of a full-time teaching position.

When Sadie notices that the job offers partner hire, however, she hatches a plot to get them both the job. All they must do is get legally married. It’s a simple win-win solution but when sparks begin to fly, it becomes clear that despite their education, these two may not have thought this whole thing through.

Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Abby Jimenez, An Academic Affair pairs Jodi McAlister’s “smart, scorching, and emotionally resonant” (Freya Marske, author of A Restless Truth) writing and academic background to prove that she’s one of the smartest rom-com writers working today.

*Thank you to @Atria for sharing this title with me via @Netgalley

#AnAcademicAffair #JodiMcAlister #Romance #Atria #AtriaBooks #Netgalley

Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger

2025-11-04T00:00:00.025-05:00

Thoroughly taken for a ride. Oh my gosh, Geissenger! I didn't see this ending coming, and for someone who reads as much as I do, that's a great surprise. A gothic type of mystical second chances and surprises awaits the reader!

Purchase link - https://amzn.to/4nbo2Gi

You never forget your first love. Especially when he’s also your worst nightmare.

Twelve years ago, Maven Blackthorn fled her small hometown, leaving behind the wreckage of her mother’s suspicious death. But now, drawn back for her grandmother’s funeral, Maven steps onto Blackthorn soil once more, only to find herself thrust into a fresh nightmare: her grandmother’s body has vanished.

The Blackthorns immediately suspect the Crofts―the ruthless titans of Croft Pharmaceuticals, whose bitter blood feud with the Blackthorns has spanned generations. But when Maven comes face-to-face with Ronan Croft, the son of her mother’s suspected killer and the only man she ever loved, she discovers the forbidden passion they once shared is as alive―and dangerous―as ever.

As long-buried family secrets claw their way to the surface, betrayal lurks behind every whisper, and old vendettas ignite anew. The deeper Maven digs for answers, the more treacherous the game becomes. And the one man she can never seem to escape is hiding a truth that could burn their whole world down.

In a town where the dead won’t stay buried, is love salvation…or the deadliest game of all?

Blackthorn is a page-turning gothic romance with darker themes and scenes that may not be suitable for everyone. Please see the author's content note at the beginning of the book.

*Thank you to Tor Publishing Group and Bramble via Netgalley for sharing this title with me.

#Blackthorn #JTGeissinger #TorPublishingGroup #Bramble #Netgalley

#RomanticSuspense #Enimestolovers

The Secret Christmas Library by Jenny Colgan

2025-10-28T11:53:00.000-04:00

Who's ready to kick off the holiday season? I mean... can you get any more perfect than a mystery read on the week of Halloween? Especially when November kicks off the Christmas season for so many people! A great combination of atmosphere, mystery, and a bit of sexy romp. What more could you want as we head into cozy reading season?

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Mirren Sutherland stumbled into a career as an antiquarian book hunter after finding a priceless antique book in her great aunt’s attic. Now, as Christmas approaches, she’s been hired by Jamie McKinnon, the surprisingly young and handsome laird of a Highland clan whose ancestral holdings include a vast crumbling castle. Family lore suggests that the McKinnon family’s collection includes a rare book so valuable that it could save the entire estate—if they only knew where it was. Jamie needs Mirren to help him track down this treasure, which he believes is hidden in his own home.

But on the train to the Highlands, Mirren runs into rival book hunter Theo Palliser, and instantly knows that it’s not a chance meeting. She’s all too familiar with Theo’s good looks and smooth talk, and his uncanny ability to appear whenever there’s a treasure that needs locating.

Almost as soon as Mirren and Theo arrive at the castle, a deep snow blankets the Highlands, cutting off the outside world. Stuck inside, the three of them plot their search as the wind whistles outside. Mirren knows that Jamie’s grandfather, the castle’s most recent laird, had been a book collector, a hoarder, and a great lover of treasure hunts. Now they must unpuzzle his clues, discovering the secrets of the house—forming and breaking alliances in a race against time.

*Thank you to @WilliamMorrow @HarperCollins for sharing this title with me.

@jennycolganbooks #TheSecretChristmasLibrary

#JennyColgan #HolidayReading

#Cozybooks #HolidayFiction #WomensFiction #WilliamMorrow

#WilliamMorrowBooks #HarperCollins #HarperCollinsBooks

Remain by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan

2025-10-14T00:00:00.045-04:00

Perfect for paranormal romantics during spooky season! Everything about it felt right. The mystery, longing, and thrill of possible romance while trying to uncover the mayhem surrounding Tate as he tries to rebuild himself emotionally was a phenomenal ride. I really enjoyed Remain.

Purchase link - https://amzn.to/3UWxPE5

When New York architect Tate Donovan arrives in Cape Cod to design his best friend’s summer home, he is hoping to make a fresh start. Recently discharged from an upscale psychiatric facility where he was treated for acute depression, he is still wrestling with the pain of losing his beloved sister. Sylvia’s deathbed revelation—that she can see spirits who are still tethered to the living world, a gift that runs in their family—sits uneasily with Tate, who struggles to believe in more than what reason can explain. But when he takes up residence at a historic bed-and-breakfast on the Cape, he encounters a beautiful young woman named Wren who will challenge every assumption he has about his logical and controlled world.
Tate and Wren find themselves forging an immediate connection, one that neither has ever experienced before. But Tate gradually discovers that below the surface of Wren’s idyllic small-town life, hatred, jealousy, and greed are festering, threatening their fragile relationship just as it begins to blossom. Tate realizes that in order to free Wren from an increasingly desperate fate, he will need to unearth the truth about her past before time runs out . . . a quest that will make him doubt whether we can ever believe the stories we tell about ourselves, and the laws that govern our existence. Love—while transformative—can sometimes be frightening.

A story about the power of transcendent emotion, Remain asks us all: Can love set us free not only from our greatest sorrows, but even from the boundaries of life and death?

*Thank you to @RandomHouse via @Netgalley for sharing this title with me.

#Remain #NicholasSparks#MNightShyamalan #RandomHouse #Netgalley #Romance #RemainASupernaturalLoveStory #ASupernaturalLoveStory

THE OMEN GIRL by Yueh Yang

2025-10-07T13:02:00.000-04:00

Beautiful story and entirely engaging. This is my first time reading author Yueh Yang, and I can say without any hesitation, it won't be my last. The Omen Girl is a captivating and thrilling read. I'm excited for more from Yang.

Purchase here - https://amzn.to/3IWZHFI

A chosen-one YA fantasy debut novel inspired by Asian culture with a richly developed world—perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Amélie Wen Zhao, and Sue Lynn Tan.

Sozo was born cursed. Called a monster. Raised to hide. But Sozo is done running.

Abandoned by her parents when her Omen stain appeared, Sozo survives the streets through her secret weapon: her ability to conceal her curse. It's a rare talent that her shadowy mentor, Esp, sees as the key to infiltrating and competing in the Decade Race of Stars.

The race is deadly, but the prize is irresistible: a single wish for anything. Esp dreams of using it to reshape the world, and Sozo convinces herself the risk is worth it, but keeping her stain hidden—and her monstrous side in check—is harder with every challenge, especially when sunny Naqi enters the picture, offering her kindness and friendship she was never allowed.

As Sozo fights to survive the race, doubts creep in. Should she claim the wish for Esp no matter the cost? But what if it hurts Naqi?

With monsters lurking inside and out, Sozo must decide whose future she's fighting for and if she's willing to pay the ultimate price.

*Thank you to @yuehverse @wattpadbooks for sharing this title with me.

#theomengirl #omengirl #wattpadbooks #yuehyang #fantasy

Chasing Red by Isabelle Ronin

2025-10-07T12:26:00.000-04:00

YOU GUYS!!!! Chasing Red is an adorable feet-kicking good read. Written by Isabelle Ronin and illustrated by SilentMaru, this is a phenomenal creation for graphic novel lovers. I can't wait for more in this series.

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For fans of sexy modern romance and contemporary coming-of-age stories, this WEBTOON comic adaptation of a worldwide phenomenon novel follows two opposites who form an unlikely bond after a memorable encounter involving a red dress.

Star basketball player and college heartthrob Caleb Lockhart is the last person a girl like Veronica Strafford should be involved with. Ambitious and fiercely independent, Veronica refuses to be the campus player's next conquest—even after a chance encounter sparks an undeniable attraction between them.

But when she’s evicted with nowhere else to go, Veronica finds herself leaning on someone else–Caleb–for the first time. Caleb has never felt this way about a woman before and he’s determined to pursue her, even as the secrets of their pasts threaten to break them apart.

This volume collects episodes 1 to 18 of the sensational WEBTOON comic Chasing Red, based on the bestselling Wattpad novel by Isabelle Ronin with over 260 million readers.

Readers who love sports romance and opposites-attract will love this sexy graphic novel based on a global bestseller.

*Thank you to Webtoons and Wattpadbooks for sharing this title with me.

#ChasingRed #IsabelleRonin #Webtoons #Wattpadbooks #SilentMaru #JordanBucknor #ChristieLee #Cherry #GraphicNovel

The Earl That Got Away by Diana Quincy

2025-09-30T00:00:00.001-04:00

Hello Sirens in Silk! I have a new favorite series, and I'm so excited to share it with you guys. It has all the things my romantic readers' heart desires. Forced proximity, second chances, the glow up of a man once rejected, longing, yearning, and all that historical hullabaloo when it comes to courtship, manners, and impressions. GAH! Just fabulous.

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American Naila Darwish always regretted calling off her engagement to the man she loved because he wasn’t successful enough for her family. Eight years later, she travels to England for her sister’s wedding and gets the shock of her life when she runs into Basil again. Overjoyed, she wonders if the fates have given her a second chance at love.

But Basil Trevelyn is not the same carefree young man Naila rejected all those years ago. Having unexpectedly inherited a noble title, he is now the Earl of Hawksworth, one of England’s most sought-after bachelors. Still bitter after Naila’s heart-wrenching rejection all those years ago, Hawk is cold and distant, suspecting Naila is after his money and position.

When the two lost lovers are repeatedly thrown together, they discover that the chemistry between them burns brighter than ever and that some feelings are too strong to deny. Will they allow pride and lingering resentment to keep them from seizing their last chance at happiness?

*Thank you to @AvonBooks and @DianaQuincy for sharing this title with me.

#TheEarlThatGotAway #DianaQuincy #AvonBooks #HappilyEverAvon #HistoricalRomance #SirensinSilk #AvonPublishing

Christmas People by Iva-Marie Palmer

2025-09-29T00:00:00.038-04:00

If Ebenezer Scrooge were a woman made to live in a Hallmark movie.

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Some people are Christmas people, but Jill Jacobs is most certainly not. She hasn’t been ever since her hometown love broke her heart on Christmas Eve three years ago. After that, Jill moved to L.A. to pursue her dream of becoming a screenwriter. She hasn’t been home in years to avoid her ex, but this winter she finds herself back in drab, suburban Illinois for the holidays.

After one very hazy night, Jill wakes up to a hometown that's filled with jolly neighbors, covered in pristine white snow, and seasoned with the smell of peppermint. She realizes that this is more than just a bad hangover… she's stuck in a Heartfelt movie. One set in her town, starring real people from her life, including her family, her high school crush (uber perfect, owns a bakery, and definitely a Christmas Person), and of course, her ex ―handsome as ever and now exclusively clad in plaid flannel.

The only way out of this bizarro world is to complete the plot of the movie, including a holiday bake off and a cookie-sweet love story. To get home in time for Christmas, Jill must act out a picture-perfect holiday romance with the one that got away, all while her ex watches on. Fa la la la freaking la….

*Thank you to St. Martin's Press via @Netgalley for sharing this title with me.
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#HolidayRomance #Romantasyish

Morgana and Oz, Vol. 3 by Miyuli

2025-09-26T00:00:00.021-04:00

Magical cuteness overload! I simply ADORE Morgana and Oz! An incredibly infectious world created by Miyuli. I want more!!

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2025 RINGO AWARD NOMINATION for Best Digital Book of the Year!
In this stunning debut series by Miyuli, perfect for fans of fantasy and romance, a struggling witch crosses paths with an angsty vampire, setting the stage for either love or war.

Morgana Winterberry belongs to a long line of witches, while Oz belongs to the rival vampire clan. After lifting a magical curse on the vampires, Morgana makes an uneasy truce with them, very much against her family’s warnings.

Morgana and Oz plan to work together to investigate who cursed the vampires in the first place, and who summoned the ghouls that are stalking the forest. Much to Morgana’s worry, signs point to someone in her family using her powerful ancestor Neil Winterberry’s grimoire.

As Morgana tries to understand her stronger but more volatile magic, and learn more about her mysterious great-great-grandfather, she starts hearing a chilling and all too familiar voice in her head.

It will take a witch and a vampire, growing closer every day, to get to the bottom of things.

This volume collects episodes 40 to 58 of the hit fantasy WEBTOON series with over 76 million reads, Morgana and Oz.

*Thank you to @Webtoons and @WebtoonUnscrolled for sharing this title with me.

@Miyuli #MorganaandOz #Miyuli #Webtoons #Webtoonsunscrolled #GraphicNovel

#YAManga #Manga #FantasyBooks

Kiss Her Goodbye by Lisa Gardner

2025-09-11T00:00:00.001-04:00

Thank you, @GCP, for the 4th installment of the Frankie Elkin series!

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Recent Afghan refugee and young mother Sabera Ahmadi was last seen exiting her place of work three weeks ago. The local police have yet to open a case, while her older, domineering husband seems unconcerned. At the insistence of Sabera's closest friend, missing persons expert Frankie Elkin agrees to take up the search just in time for a video of Sabera to surface—showing her walking away from the scene of a brutal double murder.

Frankie quickly notes there's much more to the Ahmadi family than meets the eye. The father Isaad is a brilliant mathematician, Sabera a gifted linguist, and their little girl Zahra has an uncanny ability to remember anything she sees. Which given everything that has happened during the girl's short life, may be a terrible curse.

When Isaad also disappears under mysterious circumstances and an attempt is made on Zahra's life, Frankie realizes she must crack the code of this family's horrific past. Someone is coming for the Ahmadis. And violence is clearly an option.

When everything is on the line, how far would you go to protect the ones you love? Frankie is about to find out.

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#Mystery #FrankieElkinSeries #MurderThriller

Children of the Book by Ilana Kurshan

2025-09-10T00:00:00.001-04:00

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In Children of the Book, Ilana Kurshan reveals how literature weaves an invisible thread through the tapestry of family life. Kurshan, a mother of five living in Jerusalem, struggles to balance her passion for books with her responsibilities as a parent. Gradually, she learns how to relate to reading not as a solitary pursuit and an escape from the messiness of life, but rather as a way of forging connection and teaching independence. Introducing her children to sacred and secular literature―including the beloved classics of her childhood―she becomes both a better mother and a more compassionate reader.

Chief among the books Kurshan reads with her children is the Torah, whose ancient wisdom illuminates her family's path. Structured in five parts corresponding to the first five books of the Bible, this memoir traces the profound parallels between the biblical narrative and the daily rhythms of parenthood – from the first picture books that create the world through language for little babies, to the bittersweet moment our children begin reading on their own, leaving us behind, atop the mountain, as they enter new lands without us. A luminous meditation on how shared stories become the foundation for family bonds, Children of the Book celebrates a life richly lived through literature.

*Thank you to @StMartinsPress for sharing this title with me!

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The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn by Valerie Bowman

2025-09-09T00:00:00.001-04:00

YES!! Fall friends, our time is here! The most perfect fall-time read is out and ready for purchase. This is the antithesis of a Hallmark movie. The big city has done its damage, and now Ellie Lawson is back home in her picturesque Honeycrisp orchard on Long Island! Cue the opening credits and the smell of pumpkin spice! Pardon me while I pull on my comfy sweater, Mr. Rogers style, and settle in!

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Ellie Lawson’s city life was treating her just fine until a sour turn of events knocks her out in one fell swoop. Dumped by her boyfriend and fired from her event planning job, she is left with no choice but to return to her parents’ idyllic inn, nestled within a picturesque Honeycrisp orchard on Long Island. Anticipating a quiet hiatus in the attic apartment, she is instead met with Aiden, the stubborn, attractive son of the orchard owner who is currently occupying her planned refuge.

Forced together by circumstance, they find themselves not only roommates but also coworkers, when they’re put in charge by their parents of the orchard’s vital Harvest Festival, a lifeline for both the struggling orchard and the inn. Amidst the enchanting disorder of small-town life, Ellie and Aiden grapple with their conflicting values, burgeoning feelings, and an electrifying tension.

As Ellie discovers the unexpected charm of the life she left behind and Aiden learns there’s much more to Ellie than he’d first assumed, one fact remains: the future of the orchard and the inn depends on their unlikely collaboration.

Embark on a captivating journey of rediscovery, love, and the irreplaceable magic of small-town life.

*Thank you to @AvonBooks and @Harpervoyager for sharing this title with me.

#TheHoneycrispOrchardInn #ValerieBowman#HappilyEverAvon #AvonBooks #HarperVoyager #Romance #smalltownromance#cozyromance #FallReading #theBERmonths