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17 Oct

2023 Releases That I Still Want To Read

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There have been so many books released this year and I haven’t gotten to everything that I wanted to read. So today I thought I would share some of the 2023 releases that I still want to get to.

Honestly, these aren’t even all of them but here are the ones that I would like to try and read before the end of the year. I mean I probably won’t get to half of them, but I am trying to stay optimistic. I tried to not include books that have come out in the last month because I still feel like I have heaps of time to read them. But some may have slipped through.

Anway let’s get into it. Here are the 2023 releases that I still cannot wait to read. From contemporary romance to dark and some fantasy thrown in. As always these are in no order.

Knot So Lucky by Trilina Pucci. | Do I Know You? by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. | Forget Me Not by Julie Soto. | Free Me (WITSEC, #4) by Ashley N. Rostek.

The Right Move (Windy City. #2) by Liz Tomforde. | Done and Dusted (Rebel Blue Ranch, #1) by Lyla Sage. | Poison Roses. (Boys of Bellerose, #1) by Jaymin Eve and Tate James. | Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young.

Locked (Blackstone Gates #1) by K.L. Steele. | Tempting Little Thief (Girls of Greyson. #1) by Meagan Brandy. | Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent | Butcher & Blackbird. (The Ruinous Love Trilogy, #1) by Brynne Weaver.

And there we go. Those are just some of the 2023 releases that I would still like to read in the coming months. Have you read any of these? What did you think of them? What 2023 releases are you hoping to read before the end of the year? So, let’s chat!

10 Oct

A Decent Reading Month | September Wrap Up

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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!

08 Oct

Book Review: Fate of A Faux by Meagan Brandy and Amo Jones

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Fate of A Faux (Lord of Rathe #2) by Meagan Brandy and Amo Jones

Pages: 334
Publish date: October 6th, 2023
Publisher: –
ISBN: 9798863209869
Purchase: Amazon UK – Amazon US – Amazon AU

The King of Darkness is dead.
It’s time for a new one to rise…London Crow isn’t who I thought she was.
She’s worse. My hate for her knows no bounds.
My need for her has no end. But it’s my inability to have her that might just end us all, as the fates refuse to be ignored.Now, there’s a darkness sweeping the streets of Rathe, threatening to destroy the Kingdom we know and love, and it’s all because of her.The mate I can’t have.
The bond I can’t let go.There is only one way to restore balance, and it begins and ends with her.The problem? I broke the girl into a thousand tiny pieces without a second thought. Earning her forgiveness won’t be easy, but that’s fine.

If she won’t give it freely, I will take it.
One mistake at a time.

Fate of A Faux:

I received an earc of Fate of Faux by Meagan Brandy and Amo Jones from Wildfire Marketing. This has in no way influenced my thoughts and feelings.

This is a dark fantasy that includes darker elements, please check trigger warnings. I have left some below.

I’ve been looking forward to reading Fate of Faux ever since I finished the first book, which left everyone hanging. It’s one of those cliffhangers that made me want to start reading the next book immediately. And I knew going into this one was going to be full-on right away. And we were thrown right into it all.

This series isn’t going to be for everyone. But I like that it’s different. We are straddling two worlds that are very different. One without magic, and one that is ruled by it. This dark fantasy is filled with so many layers that you don’t know where to look first.

London is still a character that I just enjoy reading about, she is strong and determined. And while her whole world is falling apart, she stays strong. She still pushes herself and fights for what she is worth. I liked seeing London grow into herself here. Grow into who she is. Who she is destined to be.

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Knight is a harsh male protagonist. He is hateful and will do anything for his people and his family. Even if he hurts himself and the people that he loves. We get to see some vulnerability here from Knight and I liked seeing this different side to him. He can be this bully, this leader. But he also has his weaknesses. And it was nice to see those.

This is a hate-to-love romance hands down and I mean there is blood drawn. But they are fated mates. They are meant to be together. But they have also hurt each other quite a bit. And while I wish we worked through a little of this before the end. It’s not a deal breaker but I would have loved this fleshed out a little more. And while they still have things to work out. The chemistry between these two is without a doubt hot and steamy.

So, the world of Fate of Faux is harsh and tough. And I’m not going to lie, I was confused at times. I do think that I would have liked a little more worldbuilding. I just felt at times I didn’t know enough, or it wasn’t explained how I needed it to be. We learn more about the world as the book went on and I like how it was trickled in. Everything wasn’t given all at once but more slowly weaved through the story. I feel like we have only starched the surface of this world as the series goes on, we are going to know so much more.

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I said this in my review of Fate of Royal, I couldn’t tell who wrote each part. Everyone had their own voice, and it was done effortlessly. If I didn’t know this was written by two authors, I would not be able to tell. I do feel at times I wanted more from the writing. I am not even sure what it was exactly what I wanted just a little more.

So, I am not going to lie, the first half of this book was about a 3-star for me, but the second half? I loved and I didn’t want to put the book down. It grabbed me in a way that the first half didn’t. It was high stakes, fast-paced and I wanted to know what was going to happen next. There were times in the first part that really did confuse me. And I understand why now. But I had to re-read bits a few times. I’m not sure if it was how I was reading it. But I just wasn’t getting it. And then everything started falling into place and everything made more sense. I didn’t love being a little confused.

While I was a little confused, I can tell you it was for the best reason. This part was so well done. I was confused, but when I realised what happened, I was so taken aback. Because it worked.

While there were times when I was a little confused. I really enjoyed reading Fate of Faux by Meagan Brandy and Amo Jones. It has so many things that I enjoy, and I can’t wait to read more of this series. It’s got fated mates, hate to love, and a strong fmc. Add to that a love interest, and everyone trying to kill everyone, and it’s a bumpy but fantastic ride.

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Even though Fate of Faux brings London and Knight’s story as protagonists to an end, It’s only the beginning of this world. This dark fantasy has many twists and turns that you don’t know what to believe or who to trust. It’s sexy and smart and will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you are looking for a new addicting series, then this one is for you. Also, there are so many crumbs in this book for the next part of this series! I am so excited.

Overall, I really enjoyed Fate of Faux by Meaghan Brandy and Amo Jones. It was addicting, steamy and dark. It has those fantasy elements that I love, it’s dark and keeps you on the edge of your seat. London and Knight are bound for each other, they are made for one another. And while there is a lot in their way, there is so much to fight. They fight for each other and against one another.

And there we go! Have you read Fate of Faux by Meagan Brandy and Amo Jones? What did you think of it? Are you planning on reading this series? What is a dark fantasy romance that you love? Let’s chat!

Tropes and Themes: Dark Fantasy, Hate-To-Love/Love-to-Hate, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers, Possessive MMC, Dark Magic, ‘I really want to kill you, but you make me complete.’

⚠️ Trigger Warnings Include; dark elements, death, violence, on-page self-harm and suicide intentions, bullying and grief.