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A Slower Reading Month | August Wrap Up

A Slower Reading Month | August Wrap Up

Aug 31, 2023

August wasn’t a fantastic reading month for me, but it wasn’t horrible. I just didn’t read as many as I hoped I would, but I loved a lot of what I read.

August was also a very contemporary month. Which is unusual for me, but it was a great refresher. It was a mix of straight contemporary romances, some darker romances and MC romances as well. I did manage to pick up a few paranormal romances at the end of the month and it hit nicely. Overall it was a slow but okay month. I didn’t read as much as I planned to, but I read and that is what matters. 

So here we go, these are all the books that I read in August. As always these are in no real order. 

Babymoon or Bust by Ava Hunter. – 4 Stars Review | The Unwanted Marriage (The Windsors, #3) by Catharina Maura. – 4 Stars Review. | Taste (Cloverleigh Farms, #7) by Melanie Harlow – 3.5 Stars. | Tease (Cloverleigh Farms, #8) by Melanie Harlow – 4 Stars. 

Tempt (Cloverleigh Farms, #9) by Melanie Harlow – 4 Stars. | Ruthless Heir (Ruthless Dynasty #1) by Sasha Leone. – 2.5 Stars. | Grump Gone Wild (Grumps Unleashed #1) by Cassie Mint – 3 Stars. | Wretched Love (Sons of Templar MC: New Mexico #1) by Anne Malcom – 3.5 Stars. 

Wilting Violets (Sons of Templar MC – New Mexico, #2) by Anne Malcom – 4 Stars. | Hard as It Gets (Hard Ink, #1) by Laura Kaye. – 3.5 Stars Reread. | Pucking Wild (Jacksonville Rays, #2) by Emily Rath. – 4 Stars. | Luna (The Luna, #1) by Letty Frame. – 3 Stars. 

Mated (The Luna, #2) by Letty Frame – 3.5 Stars. | Captured by the Orc General (Monstrous Mates #2) by Charlotte Swan – 4 Stars. 

And there we go, those are the books that I read through the whole of August. As I said it was an okay month reading-wise, but had some solid reads. What did you read in August and was it a good month? Have you read anything that I have? So let’s chat! 

A Slower But Fantastic Reading Month | July Wrap Up

A Slower But Fantastic Reading Month | July Wrap Up

Aug 3, 2023

It’s time for July wrap-up time. I can’t believe that it’s already the end of July. We always say this, but this year has gone fast. July was a slower reading month for me, but I still managed to read a good selection of books.

June/July is normally when I go into my reading slump for the year and like always it happened. Luckily it didn’t last long, but I didn’t read as much as I planned to. But I’m still really happy with what I did read. I managed to finish a few series this month, read a good amount of 4-star reads and did have some duds but overall it was a fantastic month.

So let’s get into it. Here are the books that I read in July. From some new to me authors, to series, I have wanted to finish for a while. And like always these are in no order. 

Reckless (Chestnut Springs. #4) by Elsie Silver – 4 Stars. | The Dare (Losers, #0.5) by Harley Laroux. – 3 Stars.| Sin by Seven Rue – 2 Stars. | Fate of a Royal (Lords of Rathe. #1) by Meagan Brandy and Amo Jones. – 4 Stars Review. 

The Anti-Hero (The Goode Brothers) by Sara Cate – 4 Stars Review. | Wicked Heir (Chernov Bratva, #1) by Mila Kane. – 2 Stars. | Silver Or Lead. (Mafia For Hire #1) by Darcy Halifax – 4 Stars. | Be My Brayshaw (Brayshaw High #4) by Meagan Brandy. – 4 Stars. 

Break Me (Brayshaw High #5) by Meagan Brandy – 3.5 Stars. | Wrecked (Dirty Air, #3) by Lauren Asher – 4 Stars. | Sabotage by Shantel Tessier – 3.5 Stars. | Redeemed (Dirty Air. #4) by Lauren Asher – 4 Stars. 

Unforgettable (Cloverleigh Farms. #5) by Melanie Harlow – 3 Stars. | Ignite (Cloverleigh Farms, #6) by Melanie Harlow – 4 Stars. | The Ritual by Shantel Tessier – 4 Stars. | Waiting to Score (Pierson U, #1) by Elouise Tynan – 4 Stars. 

And there we go! Those are all the books that I read this July. While it isn’t as much as I normally read, it was a fantastic selection. What did you read this July? Have you read anything that I did? What are you plans for August? So, let’s chat! 

A Slower Reading Month | June Wrap Up

A Slower Reading Month | June Wrap Up

Jul 13, 2023

This should have gone up a little while ago, but life just keeps on getting in the way. And it isn’t just blogging that has become a bit slower, but my reading as well. I only read 16 books this month, which is on the lower side for me. And quite a few of these books were smaller as well. Work is busy, I had BABE at the start of the month and there is a bit going on. So I haven’t had much time to read or blog. But I am here with my June wrap-up. 

Today I’m sharing the books that I read this June. It was a mixed month of reading. But I did do quite a few rereads. Not only did I have a slow reading month because of life, but June is normally the month I go into my slump and it happened again, so I did a lot of reading to bring me out. And I think I’m getting there. Because I have read a lot more in the last week.

So let’s get right into it. Here is the mixed bag of books that I read in my slower month of  June. And, as always these are in no order. 

Mile High (Windy City, #1) by Liz Tomforde – 4 Stars. | Temptation (The Mate Games, #4) by K. Loraine and Meg Anne. – 3.5 Stars. | A Soul to Keep (Duskwalker Brides, #1) by Opal Reyne – 4 Stars. Reread | Queen Takes Knights (Their Vampire Queen, #1) by Joely Sue Burkhart. – 3.5 Stars. Reread. 

Queen Takes King (Their Vampire Queen, #2) by Joely Sue Burkhart – 3.5 Stars. Reread | Boys of Brayshaw High. (Brayshaw, #1) by Meagan Brandy – 4 Stars. | Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood. #1) by J.R. Ward – 3 Stars. Reread | Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #2) by J.R. Ward – 3.5 Stars. Reread. 

Trouble at Brayshaw High (Brayshaw, #2) by Meagan Brandy. – 4 Stars. | Reign of Brayshaw (Brayshaw, #3) by Meagan Brandy – 4 Stars. | Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood. #3) by J.R. Ward – 4 Stars. Reread. | Thief (Sweet Little Sinners #1). by Cassie Mint – 3.5 Stars. 

Hacker (Sweet Little Sinners #2) by Cassie Mint – 3.5 Stars. | Honey Trap (Sweet Little Sinners. #3) by Cassie Mint – 3.5 Stars. | Blade (Sweet Little Sinners #4) by Cassie Mint – 3.5 Stars. | Reckless (Chestnut Springs. #4) by Elsie Silver – 4.5 Stars. 

And there we go. Those are the books that I read this June. And while it was a slower month for me, I know a lot of people read less, which is so good. Because you are reading. I want to read a get to a few more books this month but let’s see. 

Nevertheless, what books did you read this June? Have you read anything on my list? What did you think of them? So, let’s chat! 

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Honestly I haven’t been a lot this year at all, es Honestly I haven’t been a lot this year at all, especially compared to what I normally read. Because you know life but I wanted to share some of my latest reads. 

I finished a series, I re read a book that I had an inch to read. I also picked up another YA! Who am I? Nothing really that stood out but knocked a few more off my tbr. 

What are some of your latest reads? Anything that has stood out for you? A 5 star? Let’s chat! 

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I can’t believe it’s already June! But you know wh I can’t believe it’s already June! But you know what that means? More romances books coming our way.

Here are only some of the romances releases coming out this month. Some of these books have already hit shelves in other countries but I’m so excited for them and so many more. 
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Yeah, this is what I wanted. I really enjoyed Vict Yeah, this is what I wanted. I really enjoyed Victoria Wilder’s Bourbon Boys series, and as soon as I heard she was writing a new series, around whiskey and women. Well, hell year. It took me a little bit to get into the book, but after a few chapters, I was hooked. 

Wyn is hiding, hiding from everyone, even when she is there. She is hiding behind so much, and damn, I don’t blame her. We don’t know everything from the start, but we start piecing things together, and my heart broke. And I was terrified for her. But she is a Crowne woman, and that means something. 

We’ve met Julian before, and while he intrigued me before, I am invested now. He is charming, secretive in the best way and will do anything at this point for Wyn. But he is also lost, and somehow he finds his way to Rumour and back into Wyn’s life. 

The romance is hot and steamy and everything that you want. The tension and chemistry in this one is high. Neither Wyn nor Julian wants to really give in or give up on one another, but a lot is standing in their way, honestly, mainly themselves. I just sat there giggling half the time because they are swoon-worthy. 

I would say this is the darkest Victoria Wilder book I’ve read, so double-check those trigger warnings before jumping in because there is a lot that happens. And I don’t think it’s going to die down any time soon because these Crowne women are badass, and I know things are only just getting started. 

Overall, Rumors & Whiskey is hot and sexual. The tension is dripping off the page, and then you are thrown into the terror and horrors of Rumour. You don’t know what is going to happen next, you don’t know who to trust, and there are so many more secrets that have yet to be revealed. I know I am ready for more. Are you?

Thank you to @atriabooksaus for an earc of Rumors & Whiskey 🥃. I’m in love.

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March was a better reading month than February for March was a better reading month than February for me, and while I’m still stuck in my heated rivalry fanfiction era I managed to scrap out of it a little this month. 

I reread four books from the sweet omegaverse series and honestly had the best time. I also read two of my most anticipated reads of the year and had a blast. Sadly I did also have my first dnf of the year.

What did you read this March? Any standouts? What are you looking forward to reading in April? Let’s chat! 
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