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A River of Golden Bones by A.K. Mulford
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Thank you to Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
I've been a huge fan of the Halifax Hellions, and was so excited to read this full length novel set in the same world!
I love a steamy regency romp! Enter Peter Kent, the newest Duke of Stanhope. A fish it off water, Peter was never meant to become the Duke. He grew up, raised by his mother, in New Orleans. After his father's passing, he inherited the dukedom, and finds out about his two half siblings! On a mission to gain guardianship of them, despite his terrible reputation (thanks in part to his radical politics) he enlists the help of Lady Selina Ravenscroft - a most proper lady of unimpeachable characters...
Or so everyone thinks! But Selina has a secret! She runs an erotic circulating library -The Venus Catalog - exclusively for women - but no one knows she's in charge.
On a mission to find the perfect bride for Peter, Selina tries her matchmaking skills with 3 of the most upstanding ladies she can think of, but can they each get past their mutual Attraction to each other?
Scandal after scandal, I really enjoyed this novel. At times it did feel a little long, but the last third of the book really picked up. I couldn't put it down! Definitely check this one out if you like a lot of steam (there's more steamy moments than I was expecting!), loveable characters who get into sticky situations, a great cast of secondary characters, and a couple twists and turns along the way!
I've been a huge fan of the Halifax Hellions, and was so excited to read this full length novel set in the same world!
I love a steamy regency romp! Enter Peter Kent, the newest Duke of Stanhope. A fish it off water, Peter was never meant to become the Duke. He grew up, raised by his mother, in New Orleans. After his father's passing, he inherited the dukedom, and finds out about his two half siblings! On a mission to gain guardianship of them, despite his terrible reputation (thanks in part to his radical politics) he enlists the help of Lady Selina Ravenscroft - a most proper lady of unimpeachable characters...
Or so everyone thinks! But Selina has a secret! She runs an erotic circulating library -The Venus Catalog - exclusively for women - but no one knows she's in charge.
On a mission to find the perfect bride for Peter, Selina tries her matchmaking skills with 3 of the most upstanding ladies she can think of, but can they each get past their mutual Attraction to each other?
Scandal after scandal, I really enjoyed this novel. At times it did feel a little long, but the last third of the book really picked up. I couldn't put it down! Definitely check this one out if you like a lot of steam (there's more steamy moments than I was expecting!), loveable characters who get into sticky situations, a great cast of secondary characters, and a couple twists and turns along the way!
Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Woah. I did not know so much of this heartbreaking story!
Be Mine Forever by Kennedy Ryan
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Minor: Addiction, Child death, Drug abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Violence, Vomit, Murder, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Triple Sec by TJ Alexander
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria books for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
This is my first TJ Alexander book, but it definitely will not be the last! I really enjoyed this one! The writing is beautiful and immersive. I love all the descriptions of the cocktails and food.
Mel is down on love when she meets Bebe while working a bartending shift at the hottest upscale cocktail bar in town. They have an immediate connection. Enter Bebe's wife Kade. Mel is initially caught off guard, but through a lot of open, Bebe and Mel begin dating. The relationship evolves as feelings grow, always a focus on communication.
With so much of the first two parts focused on Bebe, I wish we had a little more time with Kade. They are such a great character, and the three of them have such great chemistry, I want more of them as a trio.
All in all, I definitely recommend this one! Great spice, great communication, great cocktails! Definitely pick this one up when it is released in June!
This is my first TJ Alexander book, but it definitely will not be the last! I really enjoyed this one! The writing is beautiful and immersive. I love all the descriptions of the cocktails and food.
Mel is down on love when she meets Bebe while working a bartending shift at the hottest upscale cocktail bar in town. They have an immediate connection. Enter Bebe's wife Kade. Mel is initially caught off guard, but through a lot of open, Bebe and Mel begin dating. The relationship evolves as feelings grow, always a focus on communication.
With so much of the first two parts focused on Bebe, I wish we had a little more time with Kade. They are such a great character, and the three of them have such great chemistry, I want more of them as a trio.
All in all, I definitely recommend this one! Great spice, great communication, great cocktails! Definitely pick this one up when it is released in June!
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish by Douglas Adams
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Sing Anyway by Anita Kelly
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Adorable quick read!
Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Absolutely recommend this fun YA pirate tale, full of magic, deals with the devil, love and growth. The audiobook is masterfully read by Vico Ortiz. If you're a fan of OFMD, LaTine coming of age stories, the trans rights readathon, or just prayers in general. This one is for you!