Fiction

Flora: The Cousins of Pemberley by Linda O’Byrne

I love books set in Jane Austen’s world, and if it features a fiery woman that can’t hold her tongue, or her actions, when she encounters cruelty or stupid people, I’m all in.

Flora is Mr. Darcy’s niece and lives in Scotland with her family. When she can’t help but insult the wealthy and powerful man her family wants her to marry, she’s shipped off to England to stay at Pemberley to learn how to be a lady. She’s waylaid at her cousin’s house, Courtney Castle, where she is reacquainted with Daniel Kincaid, who witnessed the outburst in Scotland that precipitated her journey to Pemberley. Flora wants independence and Daniel wants a genteel lady to share his life with, but we all know neither one is getting that, right?

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November 4, 2025 0

Revolve (Off the Ice #3) by Bal Khabra

This is a sweet enemies to lovers contemporary sports romance that is book 3 in a series, but can be read as a stand alone. Sierra is an elite pairs figure skater that suffered a horrific on-ice accident and is left broken, both mentally and physically. Her body is finally healed, but her PTSD makes it hard for her to get back on the ice and train for the new competition season. Dylan is a cocky hockey player that parties hard and has a playboy reputation. His antics catch up to him and he’s suspended from the hockey team, and his future in the NHL is in jeopardy.

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October 28, 2025 0

The Cornish Christmas Book Club (Cornish Romances Book Club #2) by Angela Britnell

This is book 2 in The Cornish Romances Book Club, but can be read as a stand alone.

Tamara loses her job and the building she dreamed of opening a bakery in is bought by Gage who opens a bookstore. Their first meeting is not good, but it’s clear they are attracted to each other. The small town setting is always a trope I love reading, and this did not disappoint. Add in a book club with meddling ladies intent on being matchmakers, and you’ve got the perfect cozy Christmas book.

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October 28, 2025 0

The Mumbai School for Murder (Temple Hill Mystery #3) by Meeti Shroff-Shah

This is the third book in the Temple Hill Mystery series but can be read as a stand alone. The book features mystery novelist Radhi Zaveri, who has helped the police with previous cases. She has a new short-term job teaching spoiled kids at Mumbai’s prestigious North Star High School. A cantankerous English teacher is found dead at the school and initially the police rule it as natural causes, but Radhi isn’t so sure.

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October 24, 2025 0

My Favorite Hero (My Favorite #3) by Melanie Moreland

This book was so freaking adorable! It’s the perfect grumpy sunshine book with fiery banter (pun intended) fantastic chemistry, & a sweet love story between people who thought love was not for them. It’s the third book in the series, but can be read as a stand alone.

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October 8, 2025 0

My Favorite Holidate (How to Date #5) by Lauren Blakely

This book is so adorable! I love the fake dating trope, and this one is done very well. Fable works as a creative in marketing for Wilder’s company. She’s funny, cheery, sunny, goes out of her way for her friends and is an overall delight. He’s a serious billionaire single dad that likes order and being in charge. The two have mutual friends and are the best man/maid of honor for their friend’s wedding. Fable needs a date for the wedding to show her cheating ex-boyfriend that she’s fine. Wilder needs a date to get his overbearing, matchmaking aunt to back off setting him up. They decide to fake date for the wedding, and the week of fun and games in the small town where the wedding will be held. No problem. They’re friends. It’s only a week. They can fake it, right? Right.

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October 8, 2025 0

Kissed by the Gods (Eternal Wars #1) by Caty Rogan

This book is so good!! It starts out with a bang and doesn’t let up until the end. The FMC Leina is a total bada** and I was behind her the whole time. After a horrific event Leina’s warrior ability comes out in full force and she has to go on the run. Turns out she’s an Altor, which is forbidden in the kingdom. She’s “recruited” (against her will) to train at an academy for Altor’s. I love books that include warrior training. The grueling tests, competitions, villains and rivalries are always fun to read. Add in found family vibes and I’m hooked.

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September 28, 2025 0

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart by Sara Ney

This is a sweet and spicy hockey romance with plenty of witty banter between the couple. Poppy moves for a new job and her best friend arranges for her to share a house with two pro hockey players. Poppy and Turner are instantly attracted to one another, but they fight their feelings, until they don’t.

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September 22, 2025 0

The Ever Queen (The Ever Seas #2) by L. J. Andrews

4.5 stars

This is the conclusion of Erik and Livia’s story and a fitting finale to the duology. The book finds the duo separated for much of the story, which gives both characters ample room to grow and shine. Livia, in particular, grows into her power and strength. She finds her confidence and is determined to thwart the people that betrayed Erik and their kingdom for their own gain. We find out who the traitors are and who is working with them. We also find out more about Livia’s past.

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September 14, 2025 0