Category: Review

Review: The Black Sands of Hades by Mindi Briar

The Black Sands of Hades (The Halcyon Universe: Side Quests #1) by Mindi Briar My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Science Fiction Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Welcome to Hades Beach Resort. The night is alive with possibility, but beware the dawn… Angelique Azalea is desperate for a place to hide. Once a famous singer on a wealthy planet, she’s been running from her past for two years—and she’s exhausted her list of worlds that would hire an incognito celebrity without asking too many questions. Hades is, quite literally, the last resort. A nocturnal vacation destination with […]

Posted March 30, 2026 by Lola in Review, Romance, Sci-Fi / 0 Comments

Review: Custards & Crowns by Laura Greenwood

Custards & Crowns (Falhaven Castle #2) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Love is in the air for Princess Evie, but is she brave enough to face it? Now that her best friend has returned to Falhaven Castle, Evie wants nothing more than to spend all her time in the kitchen. But royal duties don’t stop just because she wants them to, and with her older sister sick, it’s up to Evie to take up her position. With her feelings for Nate growing with each passing day, […]

Posted March 27, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: Bespoke and Bespelled by Karen Healey

Bespoke & Bespelled (Movie Magic #1) by Karen Healey My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Stitch-witch and costume supervisor Marnie Taylor knew she was taking a risk when she left her solid studio job in L.A. and returned to New Zealand to work on the film adaptation of her favourite fantasy series. But she didn’t expect supernatural sabotage – or her disastrous attraction to the star. Rider Adams was hoping for something different for the next stage of his film career. Instead, he’s trapped with a terrible script and a production […]

Posted March 25, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 0 Comments

Review: Ghosts of the Empire by Janna Ruth

Ghosts of the Empire (Parisian Ghosts #8) by Janna Ruth My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: m/f/m Blurb: Some ghosts want peace. Others want to conquer the world. Napoleon’s bones are missing—and the hunt for the Chevalier d’Os is on. Sébastien is leading the search through the catacombs, but even as his agents disappear one by one, he won’t let me help. Not because he doesn’t trust me—but because he’s terrified the Chevalier will get his hands on me again. Fine. If I can’t fight in the shadows, I’ll step into the […]

Posted March 23, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 0 Comments

Review: The Kestrel Ward’s Choice by Laura Greenwood and Ariana Jade

The Kestrel Ward’s Choice (Purple Oak Oasis) by Laura Greenwood and Ariana Jade My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: An impossible choice comes from seeking an alliance. Tea witch Zoe Brewster has been sent on a diplomatic mission to a bird ward haven, but she’s not prepared for what she finds there, especially when she meets the handsome kestrel ward who is serving as her guide. Aaron has lived most of his life at the Nest, but now he has a choice to make, one that could change everything for […]

Posted March 20, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

Review: Four Walls and a Heart by Celia Lake

Four Walls and a Heart (Charms of Albion #3) by Celia Lake My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Historical Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/m Blurb: In 1884, Gil wakes in the Temple of Healing with a life changing injury. Nothing in his life is ever going to be the same. He now has to figure out where he’ll live and what he’ll do. All his choices are all miserable in their own way. Magni becomes curious when his old friend’s name comes up several times. After discovering Gil’s return to Albion and his injuries, Magni is […]

Posted March 18, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Historical, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

Review: Six Cats A Slaying’ by Miranda James

Six Cats a Slayin’ (Cat in the Stacks #10) written by Miranda James narrated by Erin Bennett My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: December 25 is right around the corner, and Charlie is making his list and checking it twice. He is doing his best to show some peace and goodwill toward his nosy neighbor Gerry Arbitron, a real estate agent who seems to have designs on his house (and maybe on him, as well), while preparing for a very important role, indeed – his first Christmas as a grandfather. The […]

Posted March 16, 2026 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 2 Comments