Lola’s Ramblings: Which of the 5 books I wanted to read this autumn did I read?

So at the start of autumn I did a post of 5 books I wanted to read this autumn, let’s see which of those I actually read. 5 Books I want to read this autumn I did not read The Lone Wolf Café yet sadly. I really wanted to get to this one during autumn, but didn’t manage to get to it. I had a great time reading Autumn Tales From Cozy Vales. I read all the stories in this one and enjoyed most of them. Not as much autumn vibes as I had expected, some of the stories really […]

Posted December 20, 2025 by Lola in Lola's Ramblings / 5 Comments

Review: Princesses & Pastries by Laura Greenwood

Princesses & Pastries (Falhaven Castle #1) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: A returning baker means that Princess Evie can spend even more time making pastries. Princess Evie loves nothing more than to head down to the castle’s kitchens to bake alongside her miniature dragon, and now she’s trying to perfect a complicated pastry. When her best friend returns after five years away from Falhaven Castle, Evie realises she might have the answer to her baking problems. But after being apart for so long, things have changed […]

Posted December 19, 2025 by Lola in Sunday Post / 3 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 / 3 Comments

Review: Mantras & Minotaurs by Ashley Bennett

Mantras & Minotaurs (Leviathan Fitness #3) written by Ashley Bennett narrated by Shirl Rae and Connor Brown My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Fantasy Romance/ Monster Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Leviathan Fitness is a sanctuary for monsters, muscles, and a widow on a journey of self-discovery. When Pam Rollins decides to shake things up after her kids leave the nest—she makes two major changes. Starting yoga classes and joining a dating app. After her daughter urges her to connect with other singles, Pam meets a minotaur who is ready to sweep her off her feet. Alistair […]

Posted December 15, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 5 Comments

Sunday Post #678

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 was a rough week. I was sick for a big part of the week and felt pretty miserable, then after that my boyfriend got sick. I feel mostly better now, just a few symptoms remaining, while my boyfriend is pretty sick now. We also had a big […]

Posted December 14, 2025 by Lola in Sunday Post / 18 Comments

Review: Justice is a Choice by Laura Greenwood

Justice is a Choice (Scales of Justice #4) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Alternate History Urban Fantasy/ Mythology Age Category: New Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Could Rera lose the only ally she has? The truth is out about Rera’s past, and now she has to do everything she can to convince Ben that she’s trustworthy or face losing their budding relationship. But other moving parts are starting to add pressure, including the Temple of Ma’at, who want results from Rera or for her to step back, and her best friend, who wants her to do […]

Posted December 12, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 4 Comments

Review: Extraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches by Kayla Cottingham

Extraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches by Kayla Cottingham My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance Age Category: Young Adult Type of romance: m/m Blurb: After accidentally cursing his ex-boyfriend, a reluctant hero must complete a dangerous quest to undo his spell . . . all while falling for a brooding new crewmate with dark secrets. Kieran has never had much luck in love or magic. Other than being freed from a family curse that would have killed him and doomed his twin sister, life isn’t going his way. So, after getting put on notice by his boyfriend and accidentally […]

Posted December 10, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 5 Comments