Tag: Adult

Review: The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older

The Mimicking of Known Successes (The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti #1) by Malka Older narrated by Lindsey Dorcus My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Science Fiction Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: f/f Blurb: The Mimicking of Known Successes presents a cozy Holmesian murder mystery and sapphic romance, set on Jupiter, by Malka Older, author of the critically-acclaimed Centenal Cycle. On a remote, gas-wreathed outpost of a human colony on Jupiter, a man goes missing. The enigmatic Investigator Mossa follows his trail to Valdegeld, home to the colony’s erudite university—and Mossa’s former girlfriend, a scholar of Earth’s pre-collapse […]

Posted January 27, 2025 by Lola in Mystery, Review, Romance, Sci-Fi / 6 Comments

Review: Ink and Shadows by Ellery Adams

Ink and Shadows (Secret, Book, & Scone Society #4) by Ellery Adams narrated by Cris Dukehart My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Controversy erupts in Miracle Springs, North Carolina, when the owner of the local bookstore tries to play peacekeeper—but winds up playing detective instead . . . Known for her window displays, Nora Pennington decides to showcase fictional heroines like Roald Dahl’s Matilda and Madeline Miller’s Circe for Halloween. But a family-values group disapproves of the magical themes and wastes no time launching a modern-day witch hunt. Suddenly, former friends […]

Posted January 20, 2025 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 6 Comments

Review: Ancient Nightcap And That’s A Wrap by Laura Greenwood

Ancient Nightcap And That’s A Wrap (Cauldron Coffee Shop #12) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Urban Fantasy Age Category: Type of romance: Blurb: For Willow and Azíl, the greatest adventure is still ahead…a chance at a normal life. With the Sect finally behind them and everything slotting into place, things seem like they’re finally on the up for Willow and Azíl. After coming back from their trip to South America, they find some new surprises in store for them, and they can finally start doing what they’ve been working for – build their happy ever after. […]

Posted January 15, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: A Drop of Fortune by Danielle Garrett

A Drop of Fortune (Four Corners Coven #1) by Danielle Garrett narrated by Amanda Ronconi My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cosy Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: A cozy fantasy brimming with magic, found family, and sweet romance, set in a seaside town with secrets to tell. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries, and The Spellshop. After years of conscripted service to a corrupt king, Evelyn Rosewood seizes a chance to earn her freedom. With little more than an enchanted satchel and her feathered familiar, she sets out on a quest […]

Posted January 13, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 8 Comments

Review: Rite of Blood and Masks by Laura Greenwood

Rite Of Blood And Masks (House of Blood and Roses #3) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Fantasy Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: The masks are about to come off for Beatrice and Linc…but can they handle their new reality? Beatrice might know that she needs to keep her distance from Linc now that she’s betrothed to a prince, but it’s harder than she thought it would be, especially when she keeps turning to him for support. But discovering the true identity of the prince is about to change all of that, and it […]

Posted January 10, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

Review: Pets in Space 9

Pets in Space 9 by Carol Van Natta, R.J. Blain, Honey Phillis, Kenzie Kelly, S.J. Pajonas, Demelza Carlton, Greta van der Rol, E.G. Manetti and Evelyn Lederman My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Science Fiction Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Blast off with Pets in Space 9, a thrilling anthology that blends heart-pounding sci-fi with swoon-worthy romance! Dive into 10 never-before-published tales from award-winning and USA TODAY bestselling authors R.J. Blain, Honey Phillips, Carol Van Natta, Kenzie Kelly, S.J. Pajonas, Demelza Carlton, Leslie Chase, Greta van der Rol, E.G. Manetti, and Evelyn Lederman. Each novella features extraordinary […]

Posted January 8, 2025 by Lola in Review, Romance, Sci-Fi / 6 Comments

Review: Competing Against Thor by Laura Greenwood

Competing Against Thor (Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency #7) by Laura Greenwood My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Mythology Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: When Daisy finds herself competing against Thor, she realises that the prize might not be the only thing she wants to walk away with. Daisy is determined to be crowned the winner of the sculpting competition she’s entered, but she never intended to be up against Thor himself. Thor wants nothing more than to prove himself with the blind judging, but now he’s in the competition, there’s something else he can’t take his […]

Posted January 3, 2025 by Lola in Fantasy, Fate (RPG), My To-Be Read List, Mythology, Read Play Blog, Review, Romance / 4 Comments