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My Date With a Mountain by Luna Cantrip

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

With the end of the world upon her, Jo wants to be where she's happiest. Mount Mitchell has always been her favourite place. 
But instead of watching the Earth get hit by meteor, Jo gets hit on by Mount Mitchell himself, who came alive when she first stepped a foot on his hiking paths. And the following collision leads to lots of pleasure and the end of the world can take a back seat...
Another fabulous SO novella in the series. I was wondering how this one would work out and BOY did it WORK OUT!! 🥵 Go start this series for amazing quick, fun reads by multiple authors.
"My Date with a Mountain" is out now!! Happy release day 🎉 

My Date with Rock, Paper, & Scissors by Holly Wilde

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

OMG this was so 🥵

Below the Hunter Moon by A. Knightley

emotional funny hopeful sad 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? No

5.0

Silas has tried his best to stay away from Sam after he told him, that he didn't want him. But after an incident which leads to Sam having nowhere to go, Sammy ends up living in Silas's house. How long will he be able to hide all his secrets? And will Silas be able to stay away from his fated mate?

This story was so FANTASTIC! Silas and Sam slowly unraveling all their secrets, REALLY getting to know the other and finally being together for good?! Amazing!! I loved learning more about Silas' former pack and his family. If you like slow burn, fated mates, knøtty alphas who will do everything to protect the ones they love, then you should visit Silver Rapids asap!!

Demon's Mate by Colette Rivera

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Harper's only goal for a long time has been to escape his coven. Being a powerful witch has brought him nothing but pain and suffering from the hands of his father and his minions. When his plans finally come together, he can't help but wonder if he will always have to keep looking over his shoulder and how long his freedom will last.
Ash has given up on finding his fated mate centuries ago. Love isn't for the Fallen after all. But after a one night stand with a gorgeous man, smelling like mountains and home, he can't seem to stay away. What's it about this human, that keeps calling to him and how will Ash be able to protect him?

Oh my goodness. These two are just so precious. Two sad, lonely people who have lived through so much finally finding each other and a safe space to open up slowly, but surely. I love love LOVE how it worked out for them. The tension, the angst, the feelings (and the spice 🥵 can't forget about that!!)?! 
Demon's Mate had me swooning, crying, anxious laughing and sweating in the best way. What. A. Journey!!
I'm so excited for the next book it isn't even funny. Don't sleep on this one, put it on your TBR asap!!

My Energy Drink Sparks My Kitty by Kaysie Reads

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

What could be better after a long shift than getting refreshed by an ice cold energy drink? Getting stimulated by said energy drink, who suddenly turns into a 🔥 can man. 
This was so fun. I really loved the concept of Sparky being able to basically possess any object. If you like books with lots of can puns, laugh out loud moments and a quick "the smüt is the plot-fix", this half an hour quickie of a novella is absolutely for you!!

The Orc's Sweetheart by Elle Sterling

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Tilly is about to start her new job as a nurse practitioner on the quaint island of Starry Hill. On the bottom of her list: find love. But when the Starry Hill's caretaker Bodin catches her eye, who is as irritating as he is handsome, she can't help but wonder if she might have to overthink her priorities.
When Bodin hears, that the new nurse comes from the city, he has loads of prejudices he's yet to overcome after some more than unpleasant experiences with the creatures who live there. But Tilly slowly worms her way under his skin and he can't help but wonder why she's being nice to everyone but him. Maybe he got it all wrong?

These two are the cutest 🥹🥰. Both a bit too quick to jump to conclusions they realise might not be true later on. The entire town watching them fall for each other but looking the other way and pretending they don't know what's going on? Priceless!! I really fell in love with Starry Hill and it's kind and fun characters and can't wait for more stories from my new favourite monster small town 🥰

Dragon Rivals of New York by Thea Masen

adventurous emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

5.0

Sora is dead set on keeping her hard earned freedom. After her divorce she wants to live a self-determined life. Enter first Jethro and then Kyro who both claim to be her fated mates. And rivals at that. But with the survival of both hoards are at stake, will Sora be able to get over her past and let her dragon mates in?
Oh dear good dragonlord, this was hooooot. I loved how Sora slowly opened up to both males and both were determined to go at her pace and give her everything she missed out on in her life so far. Jethro worming his way into Kyro's heart was so fun to watch and the three of them have fantastic chemistry 🔥
If you want a book with amazing spice, action (in and out of the bedroom) feelings, overcoming old behaviours and caring characters who always watch out for each other, add this one to your TBR. Best start with "Dragon King of New York" though, just saying 😉

My pucking life by Izzy Elliott

emotional funny mysterious sad tense

4.25

Book 3 starts right where book 2 left Roman and Leera. Once again the main couple is faced with new revelations and adventures. We learn more about Roman's parents pasts and Leera and Roman get to have more fun times than ever 🔥😮‍💨. I especially loved the friendship between Leera, Zoey and Runa. Book 3 felt a bit more relaxed than book 1&2 and foreshadows quite some action in the foreseeable future for our favourite hockey playing werewolf pack 🥰

Road Trip by Minty Marie

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

We're back with Desi, Basian and her friends!! Bastian has it all planned out. The perfect proposal for Desi. But when one incident follows the next, he must accept that maybe being with each other and their found family is enough after all.
This was so fun!! A quick road trip turns into an adventure pretty quickly and I loved seeing how the friends pulled together to make everything work out in the end. If you like cozy monster romance, you should absolutely read "Road Trip" or better yet, start with "Burger Bliss" to get to know Desi and Bastian properly 🥰

Chasing Joy by Ella Larsson

emotional funny lighthearted sad 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? No

5.0

All her life Sam has been trying to make herself memorable. Chasing after the probably last chance at winning the world championship should be her top priority. But when a beautiful huldra rescues her and her friends from certain death, Sam must admit to herself that maybe there are things more worthy chasing than a gold medal.
OMG!! Sam's and Fritha's story is so special. Full of ups and downs, life changing decisions and amazing 🌶️!
Both women fall fast and hard but while Fritha is quick to accept the growing bond between them, Sam has trouble to let go of her old dream and embrace the new path that's unfolding in front of her. I love their journey so much and can't wait for Izzy's story 🥰