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A Really Good December | December Wrap Up

A Really Good December | December Wrap Up

Jan 11, 2024

I know this wrap-up is a little late but I thought better late than never. December was a strange month, I ended up reading more than I thought I was going to get to, but it was so up and down reading-wise. I read some of my favourite books of the year, as well as some of the worst. 

I read 16 books in December, and it was a range of romances from contemporary to fantasy and supernatural. As I said I had some of my best of the year and some of the not-so-great. So let’s get into it. As always these are in no real order. 

Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young – 4.5 Stars. | Mafia And Angel (Marchiano Mafia, #2) by Isa Oliver. – 2 Stars | Meet Your Match (Kings of the Ice. #1) by Kandi Steiner – 3.5 Stars. | Hopeless (Chestnut Springs, #5) by Elsie Silver – 4 Stars. 

Tinsel & Tentacles by Kate McDarris – 3 Stars. | Heist (Valenshek Legacy, #1) by Tate James – 3.75 Stars.  | Forgery (Valenshek Legacy, #2) by Tate James – 3.5 Stars. | Fate Hollow Academy: Term 1 (Fate Hollow Academy, #1) by Lyra Winters –  3.5 Stars. 

Fate Hollow Academy: Term 2 (Fate Hollow Academy, #2) by Lyra Winters | Puck It Up by Cameron Fox – 3 Stars. | Trick Shot by Kayla Grosse – 3 Stars. | Crossing the Top Line (Pack Mystic, #1) by Thora Woods – 4 Stars. 

Plier (Ironside Academy, #1) by Jane Washington – 4 Stars. | Tourner (Ironside Academy, #2) by Jane Washington. – 4 Stars. | Sauter (Ironside Academy, #3) by Jane Washington – 4 Stars. | All In by Sara Cate – 4 Stars. 

And there we go, those are all the books that I read in December! As you can see there were many ups and downs. But overall it was a solid month, I just had a great time reading. What books do you read in December? Have you read anything on my list? So, let’s chat! 

A Really Good Reading Month | October Wrap Up

A Really Good Reading Month | October Wrap Up

Nov 2, 2023

So my October started off pretty and honestly most of the last I had a great time. I did quite a few re-reads. Mostly because I was continuing the series and wanted to remember what happened. Or it was just time for a re-read. I also read some new releases that I’ve been so excited about. 

In the end, I read 20 books this month. Which is actually pretty good for me. I do feel like I am in a little slump though, so I am hoping I can get out of it soon. Anyway, let’s get into it. Here are all the books that I read this October. And like always these are in no real order. 

I Was Born Ruined (Death by Daybreak MC #1) by C.M. Stunich – 3 Stars. | I Am Dressed in Sin (Death by Daybreak MC. #2) by C.M. Stunich – 3 Stars. | I Will Revel in Glory. (Death by Daybreak MC, #3) by C.M. Stunich – 3.5 Stars. | Fate of A Faux (Lord of Rathe, #2.) by Meagan Brandy and Amo Jones – 4 Stars Review.

Madame (Salacious Players’ Club, #6) by Sara Cate – 4 Stars. | Twisted Loyalties (The Camorra Chronicles, #1) by Cora Reilly – 3 Stars. | Lyric & the Heartbeats (Sweet Omegaverse, #4) by Lana Kole – 3.5 Stars Reread. | Fighting Instincts (Sweet Omegaverse, #5) by Lana Kole – 4 Stars Reread. 

The C*ck Down the Block (The Cocky Kingmans, #1) by Amy Award – 3 Stars. | Knot for a Moment (Slate City Omegaverse) by Devyn Sinclair – 4 Stars Review. | Find Me (WITSEC, #1) by Ashley N. Rostek – 4 Stars. Reread | Save Me (WITSEC, #2) by Ashley N. Rostek – 3.5 Stars. Reread. 

The Deal (Off-Campus, #1) by Elle Kennedy – 4 Stars. Reread | The Mistake (Off-Campus, #2) by Elle Kennedy. – 3.5 Stars. Reread. | The Score (Off-Campus, #3) by Elle Kennedy – 3.5 Stars Reread. | The Goal (Off-Campus, #4) by Elle Kennedy – 4 Stars. Reread. 

Poison Roses (Boys of Bellerose, #1) by Jaymin Eve and Tate James – 4 Stars. | Dirty Truths (Boys of Bellerose, #2) by Jaymin Eve and Tate James – 4 Stars. | Shattered Dreams (Boys of Bellerose, #3) by Jaymin Eve and Tate James – 3.5 Stars. | Beautiful Thorns (Boys of Bellerose, #4) by Jaymin Eve and Tate James – 4 Stars. 

And there we go, those are my October reads for this year. Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? What did you read this October? So, what are your plans for November? 

I’m really hoping I can have a good November as well, and I hope that I can get out of this little slump. But anyway, let’s chat! 

A Decent Reading Month | September Wrap Up

A Decent Reading Month | September Wrap Up

Oct 10, 2023

September was a pretty decent reading month for me. My plan for most of the month was to read my TBR and honestly, I am surprised with how well I did. I ended up reading 15 books in September, and 9 of those were on my TBR. I’m really happy with the amount I read off my TBR. I am hoping to read more from my TBR this month. 

I also read a range of books. From paranormal and fantasy to contemporary and some darker romance. So let’s get right into it. Here are all the books that I read in September. As always these are in no real order. 

Allies (The Luna Series, #3) by Letty Frame – 3 Stars. | Healer (The Luna Series, # 4) by Letty Frame – 3 Stars. | The Demon’s Bargain (Peculiar Tastes, #2) by Katee Robert – 3 Stars. | The Gargoyle’s Captive (A Deal With a Demon, #3) by Katee Robert. – 3.5 Stars. 

Roommate Arrangement (Divorced Men’s Club, #1) by Saxon James – 4 Stars. | Reclaim: Cedar Valley Bears (Small Town Packs #2) by Cassie Laelyn – 4 Stars. | Awaken: Wolves of Timber Falls (Small Town Packs #3) by Cassie Laelyn – 3 Stars. | String Me Along (Learning to Love Series) by Lilian T. James – 3.5 Stars. 

Lola & the Millionaires: Part One (Sweet Omegaverse, #2) by Kathryn Moon – 4.5 Stars Reread. | Lola & the Millionaires: Part Two (Sweet Omegaverse, #3) by Kathryn Moon – 4.5 Stars Reread. | A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor (Tempting Monsters, #1) by Kathryn Moon – 4 Stars. | Flopper (Vegas Venom #1) by Colleen Charles – 2 Stars. 

Don’t Puck With My Heart (Pucked Up Omegaverse, #2) by Sarah Blue – 3.5 Stars. | Wildfire (Maple Hills, #2) by Hannah Grace – 4 Stars. | Harper’s Renegades (Hidden Empire, #4) by Elizabeth Knight. – 3.5 Stars. 

And there we go. As I said I had a pretty decent reading month. I’m honestly really happy with my reading month for sure. What did you read in September? What did you think of the books you read? And what are you planning on reading in October? Let’s chat! 

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I have a love-hate relationship with this series. I have a love-hate relationship with this series. But I ended up really enjoying this one. It’s best friends to fake dating to-lovers. It’s always been you, bad-boy/good-girl, and I loved that. While Save Your Breath has quite a few tropes, it really leads itself to it, and it works. 

Aleks and Mia have known each other for years now. Since they were teenagers, that angst has been building up this whole time. And you can tell right from the get-go, it’s fantastic. I even wanted more of it, because I love pain. When Aleks went to live with Mia’s family as a teenager, sparks flew, but for many reasons, they both put their feelings aside. And well, now they are not only going to be fake-dating, but they might as well be engaged, too. 

I really enjoyed seeing how both Aleks and Mia both tried to hide how they were feeling throughout the whole ‘fake-dating’ situation, but anyone could see it. They know each other as no one else does. Aleks has a lot going on, and while I do think this was brushed over a little too much, Mia is his centre. Mia is a massive music star and is a female in the industry, so yeah, people don’t respect her. Obvsiouly because why couldn’t a female star be badass and write about the things that she has gone through? Aleks and Mia get each other, and that is very clear from the start; they are both just trying to squash everything. We get to see them slowly start to show how they feel, and well, one night it all explodes. 

Overall, I enjoyed this one a lot; it’s not my favourite of the series, but I had a great time reading it. I liked Aleks and Mia a lot as characeters and while I think the mental health aspect could have been explored a whole lot more, I can see why it wasn’t. The romance was slow and spicy, the angst was great, and the payoff for these two was what they needed. 

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🏒Sports/Hockey Romance
🎤Fake Dating/Engagement
🏒Childhood Friends to Lovers
🎤Forced Proximity
🏒Athlete x Pop Star 
🎤Angsty Slow Burn 

Content Warnings
Mental Health Struggles 
Suicide Intention 
Family Deaths 
Alcohol Consumption
Violence on Ice

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Well February wasn’t the best reading month. I onl Well February wasn’t the best reading month. I only ended up reading 3 books in. 3 pretty fun books but one of my slowest readings months in a while. 

And I’m going to be honest here it’s because I’ve been constantly reading Heated Rivalry fanfics. 🤷‍♀️ I’m having the best time though. 

How was your reading in February? Any 5  star reads? 

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January was a really solid reading month. I read s January was a really solid reading month. I read some books that had been on my tbr for some time, reread a few things that peaked my interest. I also started a few new series. And just had a good time!

I just had a really good start to the year. While February is a little slow so far I’m looking forward to what I can pick up.

What did you read in January? Any 5-star reads? Let’s chat! 

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Can you believe that it’s already February? I know Can you believe that it’s already February? I know I can’t. But that means it’s a new month with more releases coming out! And that makes me excited. Some fantastic titles releasing this month and I cannot wait to read them. 📚

A couple of these are on my TBR already and some have just caught my eye and that makes me super excited to pick them up. 🖤

What are you looking forward to reading this month? Let’s chat! ✨

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