Review: Dead and Berried by Peg Cochran

Dead and Berried (Cranberry Cove #3) written by Peg Cochran narraed by Romy Nordlinger My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: It’s June in Cranberry Cove, and Monica Albertson’s plan to sell cranberry relish to chain stores is taking off. The cranberry bogs are in bloom, and local beekeeper Rick Taylor and his assistant Lori Wenk are bringing in bees to pollinate the blossoms. When a fatal prick fells Lori, the buzz is that Rick is to blame. In trying to clear her friend’s name, Monica discovers that more than a few […]

Posted April 1, 2026 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Gut Goals by Beth Rosen

Gut Goals by Beth Rosen My Rating: 5 stars Genre: Nonfiction/ Health/ Gut Blurb: The trials and tribulations of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be confusing, embarrassing, and impact your mental and physical well-being. As the indispensable and definitive guide to understanding and managing IBS, Gut Goals will empower you with knowledge, restore your dignity, and help you finally control your gut health journey. With a revolutionary approach, Gut Goals not only dismantles the barriers of misinformation surrounding IBS but also addresses the science-backed solutions that will help you quickly and easily find relief. It delves into the intricacies of […]

Posted March 31, 2026 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 4 Comments

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

Sunday Post #693

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog. What happened this week? This week was such a struggle health wise, but I am also happy as it seems I am finally getting somewhere with my gut issues. So ever since last weekend my gut issues suddenly got even worse, not sure if I caught a stomach bug on top of […]

Posted March 29, 2026 by Lola in Sunday Post / 9 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