Review: A Tale of Mirth & Magic by Kristen Vale

A Tale of Mirth & Magic by Kristen Vale My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: A maker of magical jewelry finds her life turned upside down when she ends up on the run with a half-giant in this spicy and cozy fantasy romance—perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes and The Spellshop. Elikki may not have a family, but she has her fierce independence, boundless charm, and enough talent as a jewelry artisan to make a living on the road. Unfortunately for some, she also can’t yet manage to control […]

Posted August 18, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 10 Comments

Sunday Post #661

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 another tiring week, with being worries about my mom’s sickness as well as things around the house that we had to do. I also still struggled with low energy levels and low mood. Adjusting to the new electric stove made cooking dinner harder and take longer. […]

Posted August 17, 2025 by Lola in Sunday Post / 12 Comments

Review: Sleigh Rides With St. Nick by Laura Greenwood

Sleigh Rides With St. Nick (Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency #11) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: The last person Ivy expected to fall for was Santa. Ivy is charmed when she meets Nick at a party and is willing to trust her heart and give him a chance. At least until she discovers her newest contract is working for his company, and there are strict rules about fraternising with clients. Nick has two goals during the festive season, to make sure the children get their toys, and to […]

Posted August 15, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Mythology, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

Review: Knot Playing Fair: Book One by Ember Blaze

Knot Playing Fair: Book One (Knot Playing Fair #1) by Ember Blaze My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Omegaverse Age Category: Adult Type of romance: Polyamory Blurb: My husband demanded an open marriage. Now he’s angry that I’m dating a pack of hot guys, like somehow the rules are supposed to be different for me? I can’t divorce him. We’re business partners in St. Louis’ hottest new Michelin star restaurant, and the place is mortgaged to the hilt. Still, the unfairness of it all is grinding me down day by day. The only bright spot is the new men I’ve met. […]

Posted August 13, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 6 Comments

Review: The Sea Spirit Festival by Claudie Arseneault

The Sea Spirit Festival (The Chronicles of Nerezia #3) by Claudie Arseneault My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: no romance Blurb: Fate and friendship brought Horace, Rumi, Keza, and Aliyah together in Rumi’s sentient self-propelling wagon. They seek the forest haunting Aliyah’s dream, hoping for answers about the elf’s past and unique abilities—but first, they need to traverse a world haunted by Fragments, dangerous shards that can possess travellers. Their journey has brought them to Alleaze, a coastal city from which they hope to book passage across the ocean. But Alleaze’s regular life […]

Posted August 11, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 6 Comments

Sunday Post #660

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? I struggled with very low energy levels this week. I just didn’t want to do anything, but sadly that wasn’t possible. So this week felt like one long struggle to still get some things done. I feel like I just totally crashed energy wise after all the stress […]

Posted August 10, 2025 by Lola in Sunday Post / 12 Comments

Review: The Hedgehog and the Spinster by Laura Greenwood

The Hedgehog and the Spinster (The Shifter Season #9) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Historical Paranormal Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: A hedgehog shifter accepts an unexpected proposal. Miss Agatha Spineforth has been considered a spinster for years, with no prospects of marriage and even her mother has all but given up. Until the offer of marriage arrives from an unexpected place. Desperate to change her fortune, Agatha accepts, even if it isn’t because of any foolish notions of love. Only once she’s in her new husband’s home does she realise that there […]

Posted August 8, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Historical, Review, Romance / 8 Comments