A Soul to Keep by Opal Reyne

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Spring is in full swing on the farm and finding time to read has been a struggle! One of my favorite things to do when I’m short on reading time and can’t seem to pick out a book from either my own stash or upcoming arcs, is to hit Kindle Unlimited and find the most bonkers cover and dive right in.

It works every time.

I really enjoyed this wonderfully wild and slightly chaotic book. I do, of course, say this with love. While I found the world building to be a little uneven, I loved the characters and found their journey to love to be sweet, super hot, and quite adventurous.

Reia has been shunned by her entire village. Forced to live alone and treated horribly for supposedly bringing on the deaths of her family, Reia has been offered by the village to be a virgin sacrifice to a Duskwalker. Faced with with a lifetime of imprisonment, Reia has no choice but to be the one who ensures the Duskwalker renews the ward that keeps the village safe from demons.

But, of course, our Duskwalker is not the soulless monster that everyone assumes. He is instead a kind, caring, and thoughtful (as much as he can be) individual who has been horribly hurt by a previous lover and has his own emotional issues to overcome.

This was a fun book. Reia doesn’t really fear Orpheus, our Duskwalker, and that really throws him off. Every time she shows him the slightest kindness he nearly loses his mind with joy and Orpheus expresses his emotions through the glowing orbs that are his eyes which leads to some really cute scenes. Just like the cover, our hero has a skull for a head. Just a bony skull. When Reia discovers the different colors signify emotions, she is determined to see his “happy” colors as often as possible. It’s really quite sweet.

This book is also super hot. It’s a slow burn but it’s definitely worth the wait. Reyne’s Duskwalkers are incredibly complex and unique in their anatomy and that made for some wild and creative sexual adventures. Reia was forced to remain a virgin until her sacrifice to Orpheus, but don’t worry, he pledged to never touch her without her permission, and she is quite confused about her feelings and desires towards him. If you love the microtrope of a human discovering she digs a “monster,” you’re going to love this.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one and already started the second book in the series. I’ve been on a bit of a monster romance kick and this was definitely worth the read.

If you’d like to add this book to your collection, it’s included in Kindle Unlimited or you can click on the cover, or here, for ordering information.

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Romance Quickie: Fire Magic & Ice Cream by Lauren Connolly

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This book was pure fun! Quinn is a fire elemental whose power is tied to her sexual arousal. When she gets some pants feelings going on, she literally sets her pants on fire. What’s a girl to do when she wants some sexy times but she’s also a fire risk? She finds someone who can counteract her powers. Luckily for her, August has moved to town. August is an ice elemental who owns and operates the Land of Ice Cream and Snow, an amazing ice cream parlor.

This was such a fun and escapist read. There are some ridiculous consequences to Quinn and August attempting to get busy that are absolutely hilarious. All of the characters have big personalities and I wish I had a tenth of their snark and witty banter abilites. Quinn and her sisters have a great relationship and it was fun to see how close and supportive their friends were. The magic system is interesting and easy to follow and isn’t known by mortals-I love a small town that is crawling with supernaturals and the humans are oblivious.

This is a great book to enjoy while hanging out in the hammock with a fun beverage and is the perfect summer book. It’s fun and breezy and really, really sexy. Interested in grabbing a copy? Click on the cover image for ordering options and if you use KU, you can find it there.

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Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross

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Reader friends! Welcome to my new favorite series! I stumbled across book one in the Stay a Spell series, Wolf Gone Wild and instantly fell in love with the Savoie sisters and their lives in New Orleans. In the fourth installment of the series, we are given the epic romance of two fierce rivals, Livvy Savoie and Gareth Blackwater. It’s wildly funny, incredibly sexy, and full of magical mayhem. I absolutely loved watching these two hard-headed dummies realize that the chemistry between isn’t toxic, it’s explosive! If you’re looking for a new paranormal romance series that is full of heart, heat, and magic, this is definitely the series for you! Read on for more information about this amazing new book!

Something wicked this way comes, everyone. And his name is Gareth Blackwater—a grim reaper with secrets and sexiness to spare. Happy Release Day to ALWAYS PRACTICE SAFE HEX, book 4 in the STAY A SPELL series. Here’s what you’ll find in the newest addition to this popular paranormal series:

Steamy, enemies to lovers

Forced proximity

Werewolf wet t-shirt contest

Telekinetic bed play

Bondage with a grim's monster

Dominant hero who is ALL in

There's a reason no one messes with a grim...

Livvy Savoie is a people person. Not only does she have the magical gift of persuasion, but her natural charisma charms everyone she meets. She hasn't met a person she didn't like. Until her annoyingly brilliant competitor walks through the door. No matter how hard she denies it, loathing isn't the only emotion she feels for him.

Grim reaper Gareth Blackwater is rarely, if ever, moved beyond his broody, stoic state. But the witch he's partnered with in the public relations contest is destroying his peace of mind. He's convinced that the flesh-melting attraction he feels for her is merely her witchy magic at work.

But forced proximity proves there is more than magic sparking between them. Livvy learns this enigmatic grim's abilities are beyond any supernatural she has ever known. And when Livvy becomes the obsessive target of a dangerous warlock, Gareth proves just how powerful he truly is. Because no one is going to hurt his Lavinia.

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Something wicked this way comes, everyone. And his name is Gareth Blackwater—a grim reaper with secrets and sexiness to spare. Happy Release Day to ALWAYS PRACTICE SAFE HEX, book 4 in the STAY A SPELL series. Here’s what you’ll find in the newest addition to this popular paranormal series:

Steamy, enemies to lovers

Forced proximity

Werewolf wet t-shirt contest

Telekinetic bed play

Bondage with a grim's monster

Dominant hero who is ALL in

There's a reason no one messes with a grim...

Livvy Savoie is a people person. Not only does she have the magical gift of persuasion, but her natural charisma charms everyone she meets. She hasn't met a person she didn't like. Until her annoyingly brilliant competitor walks through the door. No matter how hard she denies it, loathing isn't the only emotion she feels for him.

Grim reaper Gareth Blackwater is rarely, if ever, moved beyond his broody, stoic state. But the witch he's partnered with in the public relations contest is destroying his peace of mind. He's convinced that the flesh-melting attraction he feels for her is merely her witchy magic at work.

But forced proximity proves there is more than magic sparking between them. Livvy learns this enigmatic grim's abilities are beyond any supernatural she has ever known. And when Livvy becomes the obsessive target of a dangerous warlock, Gareth proves just how powerful he truly is. Because no one is going to hurt his Lavinia.

AM: https://amzn.to/3FgSfim

AM UK: https://amzn.to/3KKehuX

AM CA: https://amzn.to/3sg62QZ

AM AU: https://amzn.to/3KTCsaI

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Deceived by the Gargoyles by Lillian Lark

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Yup! I’m still on the Lillian Lark train! I am really enjoying this world she has created for her characters and I think this one might be my favorite. So far, that is.

Grace comes from a high society witch family with powerful connections. Grace wants nothing to do with them and their manipulative and abusive ways. After another disappointing date that felt more like a business meeting for her parent’s political connections than a romantic connection, Grace decides to put herself first and meet with Rose, the magical matchmaker. And, it seems to work! Grace is matched to Elliot, a handsome and attentive gentleman who seems to check off quite a few boxes on Grace’s partner wish list. Because yes, Grace has a list! But when the relationship starts to stall out a bit, Grace becomes concerned that Elliot has lost interest. Much to Grace’s surprise, it’s not that Elliot has lost interest, it’s that he hasn’t found the right time to introduce Grace to his other mates. It was a bit of a surprise to discover that Elliot was a gargoyle, but that he’s also mated to two other gargoyles? That’s a lot for anyone to take in unexpectedly. On top of a possible new relationship, Grace is being harassed by former date who can’t seem to take “no” for an answer.

What follow is a beautiful exploration of love, friendship, hope, and acceptance. Grace is a smart and confident woman who knows her boundaries and has worked hard to overcome her family’s judgement and criticism. Elliot, Broderick, and Alasdair are very vocal and appreciative of Grace’s curvy figure and my only complaint with the book is that there weren’t illustrations or photos of Grace’s amazing dresses! She has an incredible sense of style and loves old Hollywood starlet style dresses. She’s also a Librarian which makes her absolutely perfect in every way! Our gargoyles are very invested in making their relationship work and they are so sweet. Lark really hits all the emotional buttons with how Grace, Elliot, Broderick, and Alasdair work through how to make the relationship not just work, but thrive. This is a really lovely romance and I can’t wait to see what Lark comes up with next.

If you would like to add my new favorite book to your shelf, it’s available in KU or you can find ordering information here:

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Wolf Gone Wild by Juliette Cross

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Cue all the squeeing! This book is amazing! It’s incredibly funny, completely nerdy, and the chemistry between our characters is electric! I absolutely loved this book and stayed up way past my bedtime because I couldn’t put it down. It’s truly laugh out loud funny and would be the perfect beach/vacation/escapist read when you want to add some joy into your day.

After he is unable to shift for months, werewolf Mateo Cruz is desperate for help but the witches that are best at providing magical assistance have a strict No Werewolf rule. But Mateo is truly suffering and while the Savoie sisters are tough, they aren’t cruel. After discovering that Evie Savoie brings peace and calm to his inner wolf, Mateo hires her to spend time with him each day so he can focus on his metal sculpting and complete his latest art piece before the deadline. But, of course, Evie’s beauty, bright personality, and complete geekiness capture Mateo’s heart and he quickly finds himself falling hard for the powerful witch. Evie also finds the handsome and talented artist irresistible and is determined to find a way to break the hex that is ruining his life.

This book is truly fabulous. I loved how open and honest Evie and Mateo were with each other. Their conversations are full of witty banter that is a delight to read, but they also have some really vulnerable discussions that are true #couplegoals. In this version of New Orleans, the supernatural community exists in the shadows with very few humans knowing of its existence. Evie and her sisters come from a long line of powerful witches and their coven has been in power for decades. They are fiercely loyal to each other and those they love and it really showed in the way that they took Mateo’s situation so seriously and how quickly they dropped the “no werewolf” rule when he needed their help. I loved the quirkiness of their home. The sisters have some interesting pets that create some chaos throughout the story and I’m hoping they pop up again in future books. We all need a little Zombie Cat in our lives.

I love how Evie was allowed to be her full geeky self and it was seen as fun and endearing and not as weird and immature. I mean, spoiler, her ex was a jerk about it but he’s an ex for a reason. Mateo dives right into it because it brings Evie joy and all he wants is for her to be happy. She just gets to be her full quirky self with her fun comic book t-shirts and I loved that for her. There is a really fun scene at a restaurant that had me giggling the entire time. Also, this book is hot as hell! Very, very well done.

Loved it! Absolutely loved it!

If you would like to add this super fun and super steamy book to your shelf, you can find ordering information here:

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