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The Highland Game by Amy McGavin

adventurous funny lighthearted

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Such a fun, sweet and spicy Romcom. It makes you long for the Scottish Highlands.  I had to grin and giggle. Jamie is such a funny and witty guy. 
Maisie is always quick with the banter and would do anything for her dad and pub. 
But how far will she go to safe it? 
This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. 
Don't be confused by the first chapter it is not Fantasy. 

The Unweaver by Elizabeth Zoba

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This was an amazing dark urban fantasy, set in the 1920 in London.  The magical system was so creative, there are different types of magic. There's fire magic, death magic, light magic, blood magic and many more. The magic is not genetic or something you can learn, you are born with it. 
The story is set in a war of different gangs and the scheming. Gore and violence, drugs and alcohol are big part's of the story. 

The mystery threads an intricate tapestry of devious plots and dark magic, alongside a hot and cold,  slow burn romance. 

 The characters were so human and messy they all had flaws. And Cora's story was so immersive I just couldn't put the book down. The heartbreak, intrigues and longing to be.  I'm enchanted and want to read more. 

Definitely check the content warnings before diving in. 

Thanks to BookSirens and the author for a free copy of this book.  

The Exile and the Savior by Kris K. Haines

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

I thought the first book was absolutely amazing. I recommended it to so many people. But this second book was quite the let down. 
The main character plot was they just had to talk to each other and tell the truth everything would have been solved. Same theme with two side characters. 
There was so much miscommunication it was exhausting. 

The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn

emotional lighthearted

4.0

The audiobook was entertaining. The two narrators made it feel alive. It's a very predictable, spicy story with some baseball in it. I enjoyed listening to it and the epilogue made me cry. 

Daughter of Fire by Sofia Robleda
Did not finish book. Stopped at 59%.

I just couldn't connect with the characters

The Memory Puller by Kris K. Haines

adventurous emotional mysterious tense

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

 Cassandra(human & badass)is a rule breaking sister in a chaste order of women who are able to extract memories. 
then there's a very handsome, charming and o' so Mysterious Fae - Tristan.
You  will get the sizzeling chemestry of your life time. if you like banter and a dirty talking Fae, you are in for lots of steamy times. 
But not only the main character are part of this intriguing plot there's a variety of interesting and intriguing sides characters. 
There is a really long glossary but you will understand everything that is going on in the book without having to memorize it, I swear. 
This is the first book in a trilogy the second book is already out and the third will release in March of this year. So go get started on the series im hooked. 

The Hunted Heir by Holly Renee

adventurous

4.0

What a journey, but it's way to short. I need more. I need to know what happens next. You can't let me hang like that. 
The Spice was  spicy and the story to short. Give me more. 

Stupid Cupid by Maeve Black

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Perfect Valentine monster spice. 
This is the second book, I would recommend reading the first book before. 
Stupid Cupid is all about  Val and Pryos  story. Val  is a Cupid and does not believe in love. Pryo who is a dragon, has a lot of family drama and pressure. They both need an escape and are trying to find what they are looking for at an exclusive party. Thier chemistry is explosive, they are soooo good together. I hope you like strawberry and cinnamon. 

The Cupid Conspiracy by Jordyn Alexander

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

This is the third book in the holiday village Romances. This story is all about Valentine's Day, a cutie Cupid and a no nonsense witch. It's pure entertainment, it's witty and spicy the perfect escape from reality. 

Playbook by Rebecca Jenshak

funny lighthearted

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

What a cute Romcom. This is part of a series but can totally be read as a standalone. I really enjoyed the dynamic between the characters. This story mostly revolves about the love between the two main characters but it feels like more. The side characters just as developed and unique. So it's convenient for me that they all have their own love storys to read.