**spoiler alert** Oct 20-24 The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendshi**spoiler alert** Oct 20-24 The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love.
Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she and her assistant, Caz—a magically sentient spider plant—have spent the last decade sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite.
When a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz flee with all the spellbooks they can carry and head to a remote island Kiela never thought she’d see again: her childhood home. Taking refuge there, Kiela discovers, much to her dismay, a nosy—and very handsome—neighbor who can’t take a hint and keeps showing up day after day to make sure she’s fed and to help fix up her new home.
In need of income, Kiela identifies something that even the bakery in town doesn’t have: jam. With the help of an old recipe book her parents left her and a bit of illegal magic, her cottage garden is soon covered in ripe berries.
But magic can do more than make life a little sweeter, so Kiela risks the consequences of using unsanctioned spells and opens the island’s first-ever and much needed secret spellshop.
Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.
Review : such a cute cozy fantasy about a former librarian who moved into town to escape with her talking spider plant
Then she starts a jam shop, meets some friends And a guy who makes her a jam shelf, that's all a girl wants, lol.
I did enjoy this book, but I did feel it dragged at the end with the drama with the investigator who wasn't really an investigator .
**spoiler alert** June 29-29 Magnus thought he would never return to London, but he is lured by a handsome offer from Tatiana Blackthorn, whose plans—i**spoiler alert** June 29-29 Magnus thought he would never return to London, but he is lured by a handsome offer from Tatiana Blackthorn, whose plans—involving her beautiful young ward—are far more sinister than Magnus even suspects. In London at the turn of the century, Magnus finds old friends, and meets a very surprising young man . . . the sixteen-year-old James Herondale.
Review : This one has been my favorite one so far Magnus meets James Herondale . Will and tessa's son and hes a rough one he believes he is damned and we got to see Jem, Tessa and will all together and James thinking he's king of the ducks ha . And then we have the lightwoods crazy sister who wants Magnus to kill five shadowhunters wtf but I loved this story .
Quotes : “Do stop flirting with my husband," said Tessa. "I shall not," Magnus declared, "but I will pause briefly so that I may catch up on your news.”
“Then I lost him for a brief period of time, and by the time I caught up with him, he had wandered into Hyde Park, waded into the Serpetine, spread his arms wide, and was shouting, 'Ducks, embrace me as your king
“Let me say to you what I said once, in an entirely different context to Catherine the Great," Magnus declared. "My dear lady, you cannot afford me,and also, please leave that horse alone. Good night.”
The boy's eyes went to him, and a shock passed through Magnus. They were not Will's eyes, the eyes Magnus remembered being as blue as a night sky in Hell, eyes Magnus has seen both despairing and tender. This boy has shining golden eyes, like crystal glass filled brimful with crisp white wine and held up to catch the light of a blazing sun. If his skin was luminous, his eyes were radiant. Magnus could not imagine these eyes as tender. The boy was very, very lovely, but his was a beauty like that of Helen of Troy might have had once, disaster written in every line. The light of his beauty made Magnus think of cities burning
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June 29-29 Magnus thought he would never return to London, but he is lured by a handsome offer from Tatiana Blackthorn, whose plans—involving her beautiful young ward—are far more sinister than Magnus even suspects. In London at the turn of the century, Magnus finds old friends, and meets a very surprising young man . . . the sixteen-year-old James Herondale.
Review : This one has been my favorite one so far Magnus meets James Herondale . Will and tessa's son and hes a rough one he believes he is damned and we got to see Jem, Tessa and will all together and James thinking he's king of the ducks ha . And then we have the lightwoods crazy sister who wants Magnus to kill five shadowhunters wtf but I loved this story .
Quotes : “Do stop flirting with my husband," said Tessa. "I shall not," Magnus declared, "but I will pause briefly so that I may catch up on your news.”
“Then I lost him for a brief period of time, and by the time I caught up with him, he had wandered into Hyde Park, waded into the Serpetine, spread his arms wide, and was shouting, 'Ducks, embrace me as your king
“Let me say to you what I said once, in an entirely different context to Catherine the Great," Magnus declared. "My dear lady, you cannot afford me,and also, please leave that horse alone. Good night.”
The boy's eyes went to him, and a shock passed through Magnus. They were not Will's eyes, the eyes Magnus remembered being as blue as a night sky in Hell, eyes Magnus has seen both despairing and tender. This boy has shining golden eyes, like crystal glass filled brimful with crisp white wine and held up to catch the light of a blazing sun. If his skin was luminous, his eyes were radiant. Magnus could not imagine these eyes as tender. The boy was very, very lovely, but his was a beauty like that of Helen of Troy might have had once, disaster written in every line. The light of his beauty made Magnus think of cities burning...more
**spoiler alert** Sep 4-5 Dark magic is forbidden at Zodiac Academy. That’s why I hide it so well.
But now I’m supposed to mentor Darius Acrux: the son **spoiler alert** Sep 4-5 Dark magic is forbidden at Zodiac Academy. That’s why I hide it so well.
But now I’m supposed to mentor Darius Acrux: the son of the most ruthless Dragon Shifter in Solaria. If he’s caught using blood magic, he’ll lose his claim to the throne.
The problem is? Our families are up to something, and we’re determined to find out what.
No matter what dark power we must turn to…
Welcome to Zodiac Academy, where your star sign defines your destiny. As the Fae of the future, you will soon learn the merciless way to claim your power. Life among the Vampires, Shifters and Sirens is no easy ride, but if you can make it through your exams, you might just be able to harness your inner strength and earn your place among the elite.
Review : I enjoyed this novella I'm glad I read it after book 1 though.
This is way before book one when Darius is 14 and just coming into his power
Lance orion, his family is known for doing dark magic and working with Darius family
Lance sister is working with them and getting into things she shouldn't
Darius father binds Lance and Darius together
This ritual they had going on Lance sister died ....more
If something ever seems too good to be true, it probably is. That’s how the “friendly” invitatio**spoiler alert** Aug 19-20
A witch seeking connection…
If something ever seems too good to be true, it probably is. That’s how the “friendly” invitation to join a new coven turned into a surprise demon summoning. At least it wasn't a virgin sacrifice. Then I really would have been screwed—and not in the way they plan for with the succubus they’ve bound.
When I help free her from the bindings and offer her a ride back to work, things get even weirder. She tells me she wants to see me again. This captivating woman wants to see me—a nerdy witch who spends his free time playing D&D.
There’s no way she means it. Because that’s definitely too good to be true. Still, there’s no way I can resist the opportunity to spend more time with a goddess like her.
A succubus with a soft heart…
Nothing like getting summoned by a bunch of cultists to ruin your night. These creeps trapped me and won’t let me leave until I “feed on their desires”. I may be a succubus, but I’m not that desperate.
Thankfully, an unexpected savior helps free me. He’s adorable. So shy and earnest, valiantly trying to suppress the desire he feels in my presence. At first, I think it’s an act. But he proves his sweet nature is genuine.
Something about this witch calls to me. Not just to take him to the darkest depths of desire and see him undone—though that sounds fun. But to let myself open my scarred heart to someone who might not crush it.
Maneater is a cozy, high-heat monster romance novella set in the 1980s featuring a lanky cinnamon roll witch MMC, and a curvy, confident succubus FMC.
Review: This was such a cute novella
So Shane a witch accidentally got invited to like a sex cult where they summoned a succubus and Shane saved the succubus who's name is Elle
Elle liked Shane enough she invited him to the club she works at. I liked all the paranormal aspects of this story, and the spice was hot ...more
They say to keep your friends close but your enemies closer;
What if they’re one and the same?
The stable foundation I thought I**spoiler alert** Sep 10
They say to keep your friends close but your enemies closer;
What if they’re one and the same?
The stable foundation I thought I’d built in the Sanctuary has been ripped away, and I find myself on the front lines of the war against the Resistance. I might have my Bonds on my side, but there are darker schemes in motion.
Can I prove myself and turn the tide to protect our most vulnerable, or am I nothing more than the monster they’ve always claimed I am?
Will we make it out of this without tragic consequences?
Review : This may be one of my favorite series it was crazy
So sage killed Darla but she really didn't someone hacked into her head
Gryphon and Oli found Riley and giavona and took them in cause we know giavona has something to do with this and also she's been controlling Riley.
Gabe and oli bond I love gabe cause he said he waited for her . Aww
Nox and oli also bond, but Gryphon was also there to make sure nox didn't do anything stupid
So the bond group is complete now
Gabe , atlas and oli all go to save the others cause oli felt pain cause one of her bond was hurt .
She also found a girl who was being kept my the resistance for 3 months they bring her back turns out she's grey and sawyer central in there bond group.
Oli helps Gryphon cause well he got shot .
They go back found round 2 to save uncer and hopefully take down Davis and get the girls little brother .
The Curious Incident of the Great Cookie Snackcident of 979 is a cozy, slower burn workplace romance with two MCs who connect over a shared passion foThe Curious Incident of the Great Cookie Snackcident of 979 is a cozy, slower burn workplace romance with two MCs who connect over a shared passion for their calling. It features a demi heroine, a non-binary shadow monster, wooing with snacks, footnotes from an in world narrator, and shadow tentacle play!
Review: a cute spicy workplace romance with cooking and tentacles
Abi and senka work together and abi brings senka some of her moms treats
Senka is a shadow person and abi and senka have developed a friendship but when senka invites abi over to cook it developed into more and gets spicy ....more
Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that on**spoiler alert** March 18-26
Welcome to the Centennial.
Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons—a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries. Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm’s curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy the curses, one ruler must die.
Isla Crown is the young ruler of Wildling—a realm of temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. They are feared and despised, and are counting on Isla to end their suffering by succeeding at the Centennial.
To survive, Isla must lie, cheat, and betray…even as love complicates everything.
Review : a game to break curses from different rullers Isla has a plan with her friend Celeste . To break all the curses, Isla is wildling but powerless . Grim intrigued me he came to centennial but never intended to play . Oro pairs up with Isla to find the heart of lightlark cause he's dying and he needs to find the heart to save lightlark. Isla was almost killed by cleo not by her hand but by her minons . When oro and Isla find the heart Isla has to choose for a ruller to die she doesn't want grim to die. Then she finds out some stuff grim and her knew each other but he removed her memories oh and Celeste not really Celeste I kinda had a weird feeling about her so I wasn't surprised. Isla does have power . Isla killed Celeste. Grim has made a deal with Celeste ooof . Isla broke the curses. Can't wait to read book 2 ....more
I am told my union to the crowned prince will determine the fate of the kingdom, but it isn’**spoiler alert** Feb 16-28
Where does your allegiance lie?
I am told my union to the crowned prince will determine the fate of the kingdom, but it isn’t my betrothed who haunts my dreams. It’s the half-breed prince who stands at his side.
He is darkness and sin, and when he whispers promises of wickedness in my ear, I crave a man who I can’t have.
Every thought I have is treasonous. The way my hands ache to touch him deceitful.
Even my dreams make me a traitor to the kingdom I am sworn to protect.
But when the kingdom is attacked, I am forced to make choices I’m not prepared for. Our lies and deception are entangled in the shadows and stars, and as they unravel so shall my fate. Betray a kingdom or betray my heart.
A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows is book one in the Stars and Shadows Series and will end in a cliffhanger.
Review: I enjoyed this book it was a bit slow in parts but a fun read with some spice .
Andara is starblessed, and she is to be married to a prince Gavriel, but she doesn't want to be, but she's forced to be . Then there is Gavriel's brother, the captain of the guard, Evern, who is half a half vampyre he is a bastard and is forbidden to see his mother . Everen and andara, the spice between them so hot . Gavriel can kick rocks after he forced andara so he could taste her blood . But Everen killed the guards who held her down kinda hot, lol . There is a vampyre threat happening, so Everen has to take andara with him . And oooh sexy times . But then we find out their mates, and Evern mother is the vampire queen omg ....more
**spoiler alert** September 10-11 Nothing will ever be the same again.
Our Bonded Group has been torn apart, and the monsters are now the prey. But we’re**spoiler alert** September 10-11 Nothing will ever be the same again.
Our Bonded Group has been torn apart, and the monsters are now the prey. But we’re not going to just wait around for our enemy to strike; the blood on his hands is unforgivable, and the god living inside of me wants her revenge paid in blood.
And a thousand souls.
We have been pushed to the limit, tested in ways that have devastating outcomes, and paid the ultimate price. Can we recover from such losses? Is the promise of a world without our enemy worth the sacrifices we’ve made?
Can we prove to everyone, and ourselves, that together our bonds are unbroken?
Review : Each book of this series gets so much better .
I'm sad it's gonna end with the last book
So a lot of shit goes down in this book
Nox freaking died, and oli brought him back
She went into his memories, and we found out some really shitty things
Nox mom SA him that trauma oh god poor Nox
Nox and oli soul bonded the spice between those two, oh my God.
North I feel so bad for him he watched his brother die then he kinda went into a boozy craze and couldn't look a oli .
Atlas sister bond Jericho turned himself in and came back for her and told them the gods live among us .
The bonds, oli and North, and nox and gabe Dragon have been around before .and when Griffin and oli were having spicy time, his eyes turned black. Oh my God.
Atlas god bond woke up and killed a bunch of resistance
25 years after Little Kiss of Snow...Welcome to Creature Cafe 2.0
Creatures of all kinds go to the Barista to find love,**spoiler alert** May 31-June 1
25 years after Little Kiss of Snow...Welcome to Creature Cafe 2.0
Creatures of all kinds go to the Barista to find love, including the broody vampire professor, Malachi. Malachi is ready to find the one. With Valentine’s Day near, lust is in the air…only it’s for a rebellious human the professor shouldn’t be with.
After a bad first date, Leo decides rules are made to be broken. Soon, Malachi and Leo are keeping one unholy secret, the kind that could destroy their careers. The kind that an enemy desperately wants to get their hands on…
Determined to hold on to their love at first bite, Malachi and Leo will pay the price for one little drop of blood…
This novella has the following:
M/M Vampire Professor bad first date love to hate you Fated Mates Valentine’s Day spontaneous vs serious
The Creature Cafe Series follows the Barista and who he matchmakes. Each book has a different monster finding their true love, tons of spicy scenes, and special *ahem* appendages. Books 12-21 can be read without the first 11 books, but still recommended to read in order.
Review: I love this series Glad there is a new one
Malachi has gone to the barista to find him a mate turns out Barista daughter has the same powers as him cause she could see what the barista sees
Leo is going to the creature cafe to find his date, who is also his professor
Leo plans to make is hard for Malachi at class things get spicy for them fast and Malachi has Leo come over to his place and wow so hot
Leo got taken by a vampire and Malachi got mad and killed some vampires that weren't the coven that took Leo.
Leo killed Jericho
Malachi took Leo to the hospital
Malachi and Leo celebrated Valentine’s Day.
The Barista daughter set up a date for the nurse who helped Leo....more
Halloweentown if it was a Hallmark movie with spice”Nothing beats Halloween in Hallow Falls. As October 1st rol**spoiler alert** October 25-November 1
Halloweentown if it was a Hallmark movie with spice”Nothing beats Halloween in Hallow Falls. As October 1st rolls around, the dropping temperature and falling leaves awaken the magical, little town in anticipation of their favorite holiday.As Remi, the local B&B-owning vampire, prepares the Dead and Breakfast for yet another amazing Halloween season, she’s also buzzing with excitement as she plans her big love confession to the local animal shelter owner. However, she has no idea that a new guest is arriving today—one that is about to throw the biggest wrench possible in every plan she has for the month.Who is this guest, you may ask?None other than the grandson of one of her longest-standing friends.Jack, the witchy boy who has spent his entire life in the human realm, is excited to spend his first October in Hallow Falls—at his grandmother’s request. He expected the fundraisers, Halloween creatures, and chilly weather. What he didn’t expect, however, was the adorably enticing, five-foot-nothing vampire.Oh, and he definitely didn’t expect his grandma to be dead set on him settling down in town, which is made evident by the endless list of blind dates she has lined up for him—a surprising turn of events that Remi finds overwhelmingly hilarious.Unfortunately for her, it’s this exact turn of events—and several hard apple ciders—that lands Remi locked in a fake dating deal with Jack that she can’t escape.For the Love of Fritters & Frights is a fun, almost cozy Halloween novella that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy just in time for the holiday. It’s perfect for those who need a nice little romantic pallet cleanser chock full of cozy, fall vibes, fun Halloween events, and a variety of amusing creatures.
Review : Halloweentown with some spice and the girl is a vampire and the guy is a witch .
Remi meets the new guy in town Jack who is the grandson of her friend.
They hit it off and become friends
Jack asks her to be his fake date to get his grandmother off his back
And so she can make eddy jealous
She agreed
Things get complicated she likes eddy but Jack is different and her and Jack hook up
But she's afraid cause he's leaving but she loves him she goes after him
That ending scene with eddy , remi and Jack omg ....more
In an unforgettable novel that traces a centuries-old curse to its source, beloved author Alice Hoffman unveils th**spoiler alert** Oct 11 -December 4
In an unforgettable novel that traces a centuries-old curse to its source, beloved author Alice Hoffman unveils the story of Maria Owens, accused of witchcraft in Salem, and matriarch of a line of the amazing Owens women and men featured in Practical Magic and The Rules of Magic.
Where does the story of the Owens bloodline begin? With Maria Owens, in the 1600s, when she’s abandoned in a snowy field in rural England as a baby. Under the care of Hannah Owens, Maria learns about the “Nameless Arts.” Hannah recognizes that Maria has a gift and she teaches the girl all she knows. It is here that she learns her first important lesson: Always love someone who will love you back.
When Maria is abandoned by the man who has declared his love for her, she follows him to Salem, Massachusetts. Here she invokes the curse that will haunt her family. And it’s here that she learns the rules of magic and the lesson that she will carry with her for the rest of her life. Love is the only thing that matters.
Magic Lessons is a celebration of life and love and a showcase of Alice Hoffman’s masterful storytelling.
Review
This is the story of Maria owens a witch
This was a beautifully written book and I highly recommend the audiobook but I had a lot of issues with this book even though it was beautiful written it was boring in some parts still will probably read the rest of the series
Maria had raised by a witch hannah who was later burned
Maria meets Samuel's owens, who she helps heal
She got pregnant by a man who was in charge of the witch trials, and she had a daughter faith
Maria is charged and almost killed as a witch but Samuel helps her Faith was taken by a crazy woman
Faith didn't see her mother for 5 years and then when she did she wanted revenge and starts doing left magic
Faith goes to see her father Faith almost dies but Maria saves her ....more
She thought she’d never be able to find a lover, but he’s been in her bed for years.
Anime obsessed Anne might be a ficto**spoiler alert** September 12
She thought she’d never be able to find a lover, but he’s been in her bed for years.
Anime obsessed Anne might be a fictophiliac, or she might just hate touch so much she’ll never have sex. She doesn’t really care about the difference as long as she has her favorite pillow to grind against when she needs physical relief.
Anne’s favorite pillow is more than just a feather-filled cotton sack--he’s alive but no one knows it. Hot, pulsing magic weaves between his fibers each time she touches him. All he wants is to be the man Anne needs.
Soft. Moldable. And ready to cater to her every desire.
But when he has enough magic to become a man, will Anne accept his eager touch? Can flesh and fabric come together in erotic bliss? Will more than one of them end up fully stuffed?
Review :
This book was something it was entertaining for sure
This is about a sentient pillow named ori
Anne doesn't like touch or other humans
When her creep coworker stopped by and Gave her wallet back
The pillow took some of his life and was able to come to life
S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.
This is my last lov**spoiler alert** September 11-13
S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.
This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . .
Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things.
Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death.
Review : This book was beautifully written
This is about constana who is Dracula wife
This was a dark beautiful written novel
Dracula takes another lover and also another and they all live together
But they aren't happy So the plan is to kill him
They kill him when there is a mob happening
And they go and do wonderful things and live ....more
Someone’s been watching Tana closely, but he’s a lot closer than she realizes. From intimate m**spoiler alert** September 12
Danger’s Come A-Knocking….
Someone’s been watching Tana closely, but he’s a lot closer than she realizes. From intimate moments to lazy afternoons on the couch, he’s secretly seen it all - and fallen for her along the way. The problem is that someone else is watching too, and his obsession with Tana is a lot more dangerous. When a man claiming to be her front door enters her dreams to warn her about an imminent threat to her life, Tana initially chalks it up to her weird late-night snacks. But she rethinks things when her earnest visitor insists he’s also ready to protect her - in exchange for one hell of a favor. When Tana trades her best line of defense for an unlikely supernatural ally, the threat lurking beyond her apartment hallway starts getting desperate as the law closes in. Can her inhuman companion save her from the worst of humanity, or is it too late for both of them?
Content Unhinged is a paranormal romance story that involves a human woman getting it on with her front door, which later turns into a guy. This story contains...a lot of stuff that would probably land me on the naughty list with bots from our benevolent overlords if I went into detail in this blurb. Please peek at the look inside for a better idea of what to expect, cool? ;)
Review: This is about a sentient door who is in love with Tana
But tana in in danger
Her landlord killed someone and tana is next
Zeus says if you can make tana I guess make love with you will be human
The door goes in her dreams and tells her about everything
At first she doesn't believe but then Tana fucks her door
And now the door is human
Her crazy landlord was arrested and now the door gets to stay human ....more
A love worth fighting for. A dream worth dying for. An ending worth waiting for.
It’s been two months since the Fates were **spoiler alert** June 27-30
A love worth fighting for. A dream worth dying for. An ending worth waiting for.
It’s been two months since the Fates were freed from a deck of cards, two months since Legend claimed the throne for his own, and two months since Tella discovered the boy she fell in love with doesn’t really exist.
With lives, empires, and hearts hanging in the balance, Tella must decide if she’s going to trust Legend or a former enemy. After uncovering a secret that upends her life, Scarlett will need to do the impossible. And Legend has a choice to make that will forever change and define him.
Caraval is over, but perhaps the greatest game of all has begun. There are no spectators this time—only those who will win, and those who will lose everything.
Welcome, welcome to Finale . . . all games must come to an end.
Review: I loved this series the ending was so good I loved that this was in Tella and Scarlett pov . Scarlett ends up meeting her real fiance that her father set her up cause she wanted to meet the real one and Julian tags along but soon after she knows Julian is the one she wants to be with . Their mother was killed by the fallen star who turns out is Scarlett birth father . Legend offers to make tella immortal but she doesn't want that she wants him to love her . All the Fates are loose and they plan on killing the fallen star . Scarlett gets taken from the fallen star . They finally kill the fallen star by going back in time and stealing the dress . Legend finally tells tella he loves her . Loved this series ...more
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