Review: Carving Graves

Carving Graves by Brandy Hynes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Omg. I thought I loved the first book, but this one now has my heart. I had loved Celeste the moment we were introduced in book one. Book two only made me love her more. Celeste and Liam were so perfect together, and I loooved how easily their love blossomed. Liam is a love sick puppy when it comes to her, and I knew the moment he found her in that hotel room that he would never let anything happen to her. I honestly think that was my favorite part of the story for both characters. The strength Celeste had in that moment, and the connection Liam had to know something was wrong. *chefs kiss*. This series has been addictive and I cannot wait to see what happens next!


Authors note: While the novel can stand alone, significant character development and important details about the character’s lives will be missed without first reading BURNING IVY.

What to expect in this book:
Jealous/Possessive Hero
Mafia/Secret Society
Found Family
Forbidden/ Secret Relationship
Close Proximity
He falls first and falls Hard.
Action/Suspense
Touch her and Die
Praise

Review: Change of Pace

Change of Pace by Kayla Grosse
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Omg. Kayla Grosse makes me cry and feel all the feels. This was so sweet and fun! The plot and concept of the book was so cute, and kept me engaged the entire time. I loved Asher (called Ash) and Jesse (called Jesse), and the connection they shared was so sweet. This book included many of my main tropes, and I think that is what I enjoyed most!

The way Ash cared for Jesse was perfection. He was patient and kind, while also trying his best to not treat her differently and I think that is what I loved most. He was patient, and gave her the time and space she needed to process everything, and really helped grow her confidence. Jesse's change and mindset through out the book only got better and better. I think it really shows how different things can be when you have people in your corner that care for you and want to see you succeed.

Victoria Connolly and Grayson Owens were amazing to listen to. While looking at the cover of the book I already had in mind what I thought they would sound like, and Victoria and Grayson matched it perfectly. They really brought the emotion need to each character, and I cannot wait to listen to more books narrated by them!

Thank you Netgalley, Kayla Grosse and Dreamscape Select!

Read if you like:
One night stand
Best friends brother
Bucket list
Close proximity
One bed
Insta love/lust
Heart condition rep
Cat dad

Review: This Vicious Dream

This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

YESSS. This was SOO GOOD. Everything I ever wanted wrapped up into one beautifully read audio book. Meg Sylvan and Tim Paige read this better than I would have in my head. Listening to them had me hooked, and I think they were perfect for Calysian and Madinia. I think the plot was addictive, and really kept me engaged.

The cliff hanger is rough, so thats neat. Thank you for that.

Thank you Netgalley, Stacia Stark, and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to the audio early!

Also, a special thank you to Stacia Stark for gifting a physical arc of this book at the Apollycon event! It is stunning and I am so glad I was able to be there!

Dual POV
Touch her and die
Rivals to lovers
Forced proximity
Vengeful Gods
Hidden identities
Secrets
Spice

Review: Visions of Darkness

Visions of Darkness by A.L. Jackson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

“I will always come for you.”
“You are what my heart knows.”

This was my first A.L. Jackson book, and I enjoyed it! The world building was great, and I loved the characters so much! Aria and Pax are perfect for each other. We love a man that is protective and morally grey. I think what bothers me the most is the cliff hanger?! I mean... COME ON.

Tropes:
Romantasy
Fated mates
Forbidden
Morally grey MMC
Only one bed (we love to see it)
Touch her and unalive
Dual POV

Review: Burning Ivy

Burning Ivy by Brandy Hynes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What?! The beginning of this book starts by saying it is best to go in blind, so that is what I did. OMG I was not expecting to enjoy this so much!

Ivy and Wells were such amazing characters. Really, they all were. The found family was very much in this book. All of the "minor" characters had such a big impact on Ivy and Wells, and how their relationship played out.

Ivy was such a strong FMC. Her life is turned upside down when she finds out, that in order to get her inheritance, she needs to be married... within the next three months... Enter Wells. A chance encounter and conversation that leads to two people realizing just how much they could help each other.

While adjusting to her new married life, Ivy learns new things about Wells, his friends, and even her family. But again, her life is turned upside down when she learns that people are not only after Wells, but her too.

The action and plot in this story had me hooked from cover to cover. I loved getting to know each character, and trying to piece everything together.

The audio was amazing. The duet narration by Mollie Stark and Sean Masters was easy to listen to, and they each did such a great job bringing Ivy and Wells to life. The emotion portrayed was great, and it kept me engaged and wanting more.

Thank you to Valentine PR for the opportunity to listed to this Duet!


Read if you like:
Dark mafia romance
Millionaire romance
Marriage of convenience
Age gap
Hidden identity
Secret society
Forced proximity
Virgin FMC
Possessive MMC
Boy obsessed
Touch her and die
Found family
Praise

Review: In the Light of Day: Welcome to Hidden Valley - A Small Town Romantic Suspense

In the Light of Day: Welcome to Hidden Valley - A Small Town Romantic Suspense by K. Wish
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm writing this through the tears I am still crying because WHAT THE FUUUUU**KK.

Seriously. WHAT. THE. FU***K. I am speechless.


Just kidding, I HAVE WORDS.


This book was such a rollercoaster of emotions. I think the thing I am most sad about is that our time in Hidden Valley has come to an end.

Ace and Nova were everything. Both coming together in time of need. Both from broken pasts. Both just absolutely perfect for each other.

I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down. This was the type of book I literally pulled out to read at a red light BECAUSE IT WAS SO GOOD. The banter between them was great. The slow burn was even greater. The patience and care Ace had was even greater. I laughed so hard during parts, but I also cried so hard during certain parts. The emotions were flowing.

(PLEASE CHECK THE TRIGGER WARNINGS!!! This book is very well written, but it can be too much for some with specific triggers. Please make sure you know what you are diving into before reading.)

I remember reading book one and being absolutely crushed. Then reading book two I was heartbroken. Now I finish book three and I am devastated, but in the best possible way.

Every one needs a man like Ace, Dante, or Porter in their life. The protectiveness and love they have for their women is swoon worthy. Honestly, I dare you to read this series and tell me which one is better. I bet you can't because they are all THAT GOOD.

Such a great book, such a great series. THANK YOU K. WISH. This series is one of my absolute favs and I am so so so thankful you gave me the opportunity to arc read all of them. I will be over here crying for the foreseeable future, but its fine. I'M FINE.

Review: Skyshade

Skyshade by Alex Aster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The endingggggggg.

I thought for sure this was a trilogy, BUT NOPEEE. That ending left it open for so much.

I feel like just as I start falling for one man more, the other does something to stay in the running. I love them both so much, I don't know who I would choose either. Por que no los dos?

Review: First-Time Caller

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was SO CUTE. I was a listener joining in on their love story and rooting for them every step of the way. Lucie and Aiden were perfection.

Aiden was such a sweet character, who kept doing what he thought was right. The character growth was great. I honestly found myself crying at different parts, and it always included him, but in the best ways.

Lucie was so fun. She was funny, relatable, loveable, and strong. She knew what she wanted, and I am so glad she waited until she was able to find it. Her family dynamic was so cute to read, and something you don't see all that often!

This book would make the cutest movie ever! Such cute romcom vibes that have you feeling all the feels.

And yes, pineapple definitely goes on pizza.

Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
Workplace romance
Slow-burn
Single mom
Grumpy sunshine
Radio show host / Mechanic

Review: A Court This Cruel & Lovely

A Court This Cruel & Lovely by Stacia Stark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lorian and Prisca were perfect! But more so Lorian.

Review: In Good Company

In Good Company by Kat Singleton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kat Singleton is one of my fav authors HANDS DOWN. She could write a grocery list and I would pay to read it. Then she comes out with this masterpiece? *chefs kiss* I cried so hard its not even funny. I cannot get over how much I loved this book.

Cal and Lucy were an instant hit right from the beginning. I bet the audio for this book will SLAPPPP. I was so hooked on this book, just like all the others.

I also LOVVED seeing all the characters we have grown to love from her Black Tie series.

ANDDD UGHHH I cannot get over how much I LOVE Callahan Hastingsssss.

Billionaire romance
Age gap
Ex boyfriends brother
Boss
Private chef
Forced proximity
Spiceeee

Review: Wild Love

Wild Love by Elsie Silver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Are you kidding me? Why did I wait so long to read this?! Elsie Silver has my heart.

I usually go in blind when I pick up a book, so imagine my surprise when he has a kid LOL. I loved the relationship dynamic between all the characters. Ford/Rosie, Ford/Cora, Rosie/Cora. It was so fun to read, and I could not put it down. LOVED THIS.

Age gap
He falls first
Brothers best friend
Small town
Banter
Spiceee

Review: Mr. Charming

Mr. Charming by Piper Rayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was so sweet! Tweetie and Tedi are so cute. I loved the story, and I loved the aspect of them writing letters to their older and younger selves. They have history to look back on, and I think that is what really helped their relationship grow. It is sad to think that our time in The Nest is now over. These books and characters were so good, and all so relatable.

Also, the audio for this book was amazing. I loved the voice actors chosen, and I LOVED that they used a full cast. It really made listening to it so easy and fun!

Second chance romance
Dual POV
Dual timelines (flashbacks to previous relationship)
Work place romance
Forced Proximity
Hockey romance
Found family
Accidental pregnancy

Review: Sweet Obsession

Sweet Obsession by Katee Robert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If Katee Roberts writes it, I AM GOING TO EAT IT UP. This book was everything I thought it would be. I was so hooked from the beginning. The narrators for this book were phenomenal and kept me engaged. I loved the build up between Poseidon and Icarus. All in all, READ THIS BOOK.

This whole series has been so great to read. I am so sad we only have a couple more books.

Olympus retelling
Captor/captive
Opposites attract
Dual POV
Spiceeee

Review: Nightbane

Nightbane by Alex Aster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ma'am, what was that ending?!

Grim has my heart, but sadly, so does Oro.

This book was much better than book one. I kept getting so annoyed with book one. Not to compare to to other books, but I get real Tamlin v. Rhys vibes.

Young adult
Fantasy
Magic
Love triangle
Morally grey
Dual time lines / flashbacks
Cliffhanger
Forgotten memories
Enemies to lovers

Review: Enchantra

Enchantra by Kaylie Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Phantasma was one of my top reads of 2024. I didn't think it could get any better, BUT OMG IT DID. Enchantra was PHENOMENAL. Obsessed is an understatement. Dare I say that I liked this book even more...? Top read of 2025 for sure.

I loved Rowin. The banter shared between him and Genevieve was great. Really, Rowin was great. Add him to the list, because he's book boyfriend material.

The ending of this book was not what I expected, but it was PERFECTION. Better than I had expected really. And the epilogue?! I am so ready to see what will come next.

Laura Horowitz did an amazing job voicing the audio, and really brought Genevieve to life. I was hooked right from the beginning. She was easy to listen to, and voiced all the characters so well. I was able to distinguish the different characters with ease.

I cannot recommend this book enough. The cover. The plot. The characters. The details. Rowin. Perfection from cover to cover.


Marriage of convenience
Masquerades
Shadow daddy
Sibling rivalries
Hide and seek
Deadly games
Enemies to lovers
Familiars
Spicy
Magic