Category: Romance

Review: The Onion Came First by Elinor Wilder

The Onion Came First (Claw Ridge Wildland Shifter Firefighters #1) by Elinor Wilder My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: A former SEAL and legendary alpha—exiled and broken. A Wall Street math genius—dyslexic and burnt out. When their worlds collide, their bond will challenge everything the shifter world believes about alphas, mates, and power itself. She’s a financial analyst from Wall Street. Brilliant, scattered, and burnt out—but not extinguished. He’s a former special operations soldier with alpha wolf in his blood—and a high-maintenance macaw. Exiled from his pack. Unable to bond. Now […]

Posted January 23, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 1 Comment

Review: Ruins of Knowledge by Laura Greenwood

Ruins of Knowledge (The Egyptian Empire) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Alternate History Urban Fantasy/ Mythology/ Paranormal Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Tali is determined to gain the attention of the gods. As a Priestess of Thoth, Tali is determined to prove her worth and gain the highest honour she can get from the temple as a result, but that involves working harder than she ever has before. When an opportunity arises for her to head to some ancient ruins, she seizes her chance of making a difference and gaining the approval of […]

Posted January 16, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Mythology, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: The Coffee House Witch & The Cursed Clock by Ariana Jade

The Coffee House Witch & The Cursed Clock (The Cobblestone Coven #3) by Ariana Jade My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: f/f Blurb: When Cassie helps out the grumpy cat with tidying up Hallewell’s Bureau of Curiosities, a suspicious clock places a curse of bad luck upon her. When everything that can go wrong goes wrong, Cassie desperately needs to find herself a deity who will grant her some good fortune or she’ll be doomed forever. Meanwhile, the cursed clock just keeps ticking, ticking, ticking. **** The Coffee House Witch & The Cursed […]

Posted January 14, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: Dining With Poseidon by Laura Greenwood

Dining with Poseidon (Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency #12) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Mythology Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: The last thing Laila expects when she interviews Poseidon is a date. When Laila is charged with doing a write-up of Poseidon’s restaurant, she never suspects that it could bring her face-to-face with a god. Or that she’ll enjoy spending time with him more than she expects. Having channelled all of his anger into becoming the best chef possible, Poseidon knows a thing or two about food, so when he discovers that Laila […]

Posted January 2, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Mythology, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: The Unlucky Fae And The Good Luck Charm by Ariana Jade

The Unlucky Fae And The Good Luck Charm (Fae On A Budget #0.5) by Ariana Jade My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: f/f Blurb: Every fae only has one chance to prove their worth. Springtime is around the corner and that means chronically unlucky faeling Naia is preparing for her first adventure into the human realm. To ensure she has the best chance of finding fortune, she needs to craft herself a good luck charm or disaster will follow her wherever she goes. Together with her best friend, the irresistible Daxia, […]

Posted January 1, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

Review: Rescuing Krampus by Robin Jo Margaret

Rescuing Krampus by Robin Jo Margaret My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Monster Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Naomi has always had a soft spot for others, including her big family and chaotic friends, but often feels like her city life is lonely and uneventful. Krampus is used to mindlessly following orders from his superiors in Hell, a fate that he has inevitably accepted, and has resigned himself to never expect more from his own life. When Naomi’s neighbor passes and unexpectedly includes Naomi in her will, she takes a holiday to explore her newly-inherited […]

Posted December 24, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

Review: The Sweet Spot by Layla Reyne

The Sweet Spot (Table for Two #5) by Layla Reyne My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Slow-burn spice for your sweet tooth… Ingredients: One plus-size pastry chef with a shot at a major food award and a heart she swears is off-limits. One restaurant manager, recently divorced and determined not to fall again. A secret friends-with-benefits arrangement that’s gotten a little too complicated—and a lot too sweet. Directions: Blend kitchen heat, professional dreams, and late-night cravings. Fold in jealousy, temptation, and a heaping dash of tenderness. Let rise until casual turns […]

Posted December 17, 2025 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 4 Comments