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Just One Moment | Ronnie Mathews

Posted 01/27/2025 by Hilarye in ARC Review, Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Just One Moment | Ronnie Mathews
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Spice Level: 4.5 Flames
All-Time Favorite
Series: Sutton Bay #2
Published by Independent Publisher on 01/21/2025
Format: DRC (360 Pages)
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An Irish Rockstar for Christmas | J. Saman

Posted 01/24/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
An Irish Rockstar for Christmas | J. Saman
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Spice Level: 5 Flames
Published by Independent Publisher on 12/31/2022
Format: Kindle (162 Pages)
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The Remains of Christmas | Megan Montgomery

Posted 01/20/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
The Remains of Christmas | Megan Montgomery
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Spice Level: 5 Flames
Published by Independent Publisher on 11/05/2024
Format: Kindle (328 Pages)
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The Christmas List | Maren Moore

Posted 01/17/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
The Christmas List | Maren Moore
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
Series: Strawberry Hollow #3
Published by Independent Publisher on 11/25/2024
Format: Kindle (230 Pages)
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Christmas by Design | Allie Samberts

Posted 01/13/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Christmas by Design | Allie Samberts
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
Published by Independent Publisher on 11/29/2024
Format: Kindle (129 Pages)
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There Is Also a Dog | Kayley Loring

Posted 01/10/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
There Is Also a Dog | Kayley Loring
Star Rating: 3.5 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
Published by Independent Publisher on 11/14/2022
Format: Kindle (61 Pages)
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Grim and Bear It | Juliette Cross

Posted 01/06/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Grim and Bear It | Juliette Cross
Star Rating: 3.5 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
Series: Stay a Spell #6
Published by Independent Publisher on 05/09/2023
Format: Kindle (364 Pages)
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Resting Witch Face | Juliette Cross

Posted 01/03/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Resting Witch Face | Juliette Cross
Star Rating: 4.5 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
Series: Stay a Spell #5
Published by Independent Publisher on 10/31/2022
Format: Kindle (366 Pages)
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Always Practice Safe Hex | Juliette Cross

Posted 12/30/2024 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Always Practice Safe Hex | Juliette Cross
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
Series: Stay a Spell #4
Published by Independent Publisher on 05/24/2022
Format: Kindle (381 Pages)
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Walking in a Witchy Wonderland | Juliette Cross

Posted 12/27/2024 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Walking in a Witchy Wonderland | Juliette Cross
Star Rating: 3.5 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
Series: Stay a Spell #3.5
Published by Independent Publisher on 10/05/2021
Format: Kindle (228 Pages)
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I read 102 books in 2024. Here’s my @the.storygr I read 102 books in 2024. Here’s my @the.storygraph wrap up. 📚 Want to keep up with what I’m reading & see all my reviews/ratings? Check out my blog, where I post more in-depth reviews & my Goodreads profile, where you can see my enormous TBR. (links in bio). 🏷️ #read #reading #bookstagrammer #bookrecommendations #lovetoread #booklove #alwaysreading #book #books #ilovebooks #booknerd #bookblog #bookblogger #arc #advancedreaderscopy #romance #contemporaryromance #romancereader #romancebooks #fantasy #fae #romantasy #magic #faerie #fairy #witch #vampire #werewolf #demon
Happy New Year! Here are my December reads. Post c Happy New Year! Here are my December reads. Post coming soon with my favorites from each month of 2024. 📚 Want to keep up with what I’m reading & see all my reviews/ratings? Check out my blog, where I post more in-depth reviews & my Goodreads profile, where you can see my enormous TBR. (links in bio). 🏷️ #read #reading #bookstagrammer #bookrecommendations #lovetoread #booklove #alwaysreading #book #books #ilovebooks #booknerd #bookblog #bookblogger #romance #contemporaryromance #romancereader #romancebooks #paranormalromance #fantasy #romantasy #magic #witch #vampire #werewolf #holiday #holidayromance #christmas
Shhhh 🤫 Don’t look at how late this post is. Shhhh 🤫 Don’t look at how late this post is. 📚 Want to keep up with what I’m reading & see all my reviews/ratings? Check out my blog, where I post more in-depth reviews & my Goodreads profile, where you can see my enormous TBR. (links in bio). 🏷️ #read #reading #bookstagrammer #bookrecommendations #lovetoread #booklove #alwaysreading #book #books #ilovebooks #booknerd #bookblog #bookblogger #romance #paranormalromance #contemporaryromance #romancereader #romancebooks #fantasy #romantasy #magic #witch #vampire #werewolf
Better late than never. 😮‍💨 October wrap- Better late than never. 😮‍💨 October wrap-up. 6 books read, all of them absolutely fantastic. 📚 Want to keep up with what I’m reading & see all my reviews/ratings? Check out my blog, where I post more in-depth reviews & my Goodreads profile, where you can see my enormous TBR. (links in bio). 🏷️ #read #reading #bookstagrammer #bookrecommendations #lovetoread #booklove #alwaysreading #book #books #ilovebooks #booknerd #bookblog #bookblogger #romance #contemporaryromance #romancereader #romancebooks #fantasy #romantasy #magic
September Reads! Yes, I know it's almost November September Reads! Yes, I know it's almost November—we’ve already established that I'm in over my head in all aspects of my life. September was a glorious book month. I only read six books, but they all needed to be savored. Plus, I needed some much-needed sleep to help with the hefty sleep deficit I've been operating under. I discovered a new-to-me author - @authorchelseacurto - who I love. I read one ARC by one of my all-time favorites, @stephaniearcherauthor (I'm sorry I'm so late reviewing ‘The Wingman’ by the way 😬). And I realized that I find reading sentences written as if a character is speaking with their mouth full can make me giggle uncontrollably—I’m looking at you @beckamack.author (It's uncanny, I can hear them as I read—how are you are so good at that?).
The Wingman’ is a delightfully steamy, laugh-out The Wingman’ is a delightfully steamy, laugh-out-loud hockey romance that will captivate you from the first chapter. The chemistry between Hayden and Darcy is undeniable, making it impossible not to root for them on their journey toward happily ever after. Their relatable struggles add depth to the story, while the slow-burn romance is filled with tantalizing tension that will keep you turning pages well past your bedtime. Each moment between Hayden and Darcy radiates emotional authenticity, allowing you to fall head over heels for both characters as you watch their love story unfold. I absolutely adored this book—and the entire series, for that matter—which solidifies Stephanie Archer’s place on my auto-buy list. I can’t wait to see what @stephaniearcherauthor has in store for us next! P.S. — What are your thoughts on garden gnomes? Do you find them creepy, or do you see them as whimsical and adorable? Perhaps you don’t have an opinion at all. No matter where you fall on the garden-gnome-love spectrum, one thing’s for sure: by the end of this book, you will know exactly how you feel about garden gnomes. (😳 What?!) Trust me, just read the book—Daniel the Gnome is hilariously endearing! (and not the least bit creepy) 🤣 ✨ A big thank you to @lbcreads and, of course, @stephaniearcherauthor for giving me the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review! ✨ **Note:** ‘The Wingman’ is the third book in the ‘Vancouver Storm’ series and can be read as a standalone novel. However, I recommend reading the series in order. Not only are the other books phenomenal, but they really set the stage for Hayden and Darcy’s story. Either way, you won’t be disappointed. 📚 Want to keep up with what I’m reading? I post more in-depth reviews on my blog, and you can see my extensive TBR on both StoryGraph and Goodreads. (Links in bio). 🏷️ #read #reading #bookstagrammer #bookrecommendations #lovetoread #booklove #alwaysreading #book #books #ilovebooks #booknerd #bookblog #bookblogger #arc #advancedreaderscopy #romance #contemporaryromance #romancereader #romancebooks #sportsromance
Here I go again—doing my monthly wrap-up mid-mon Here I go again—doing my monthly wrap-up mid-month. 😕 Let's celebrate small victories: Yay! I did it! 🎉 But Hilarye, I see that you are reading voraciously. Where are all your reviews and posts? Well, I hoped you wouldn't notice, but I’m glad you asked! *Shockingly* reviewing books isn't my only gig. I've got a day job—which I love—that is killing me. I've been working 50+ hour weeks since last October, & quite frankly, I’m burned out. Nope, I'm past burnout—I'm…deep-fried. I’m also a perfectionist with fairly severe ADHD. Those two things mean that—because of who I am as a person—I am incapable of half-assing anything. I want every graphic & mini-review I post here—especially the full-length reviews on my blog—to be spectacular. And here we are. ADHD + perfectionitis + burnout = the pressure to make every graphic, post & review *just right* is overwhelming. I just don't have the mental bandwidth after a 10-hour workday to sit down, focus, & write a coherent book review. Let alone one that's intelligent, thoughtful, witty, & a tad funny. So, instead, I‘m stuck in the frustrating state of, “If you’re just going to half-ass it, why do it at all.” 🫠 But, I see a glimmer of hope on the horizon. I'm trying to hire someone to help me at work, setting boundaries with my boss, and improving my work/life balance. Hopefully, I’ll be back soon with my overly descriptive, witty, & lightly humourous reviews. But for now, I’ll keep reading, posting when I can, & remind myself that it’s okay to half-ass things sometimes. (Who am I kidding—three-quarters-ass is the best it's ever going to get.🤣) 📚 Be sure to check out my blog, where I post more in-depth reviews & my Goodreads profile, where you can see my enormous TBR. (links in bio). 🏷️ #realtalk #adhd #perfectionist #burnout #mentalhealth #monthlywrapup #bookreview #read #reading #bookstagrammer #bookrecommendations #lovetoread #booklove #alwaysreading #book #books #ilovebooks #booknerd #bookblog #bookblogger #romance #contemporaryromance #romancereader #romancebooks #fantasy #fae #romantasy #magic #faerie #fairy
Holly Renee’s writing is as captivating as ever, Holly Renee’s writing is as captivating as ever, drawing you into a world of magic, political intrigue, and forbidden love. But what truly makes The Hunted Heir shine is the characters. Verena is a strong, complex heroine, desperate to find freedom and protect those she cares about. Dacre is a brooding, passionate hero, struggling to reconcile the loyalty he should have to his father’s rebellion and his intense feelings for Verena. Their relationship is fraught with tension, and their chemistry is off the charts—a delicious mix of anger, passion, and hurt that adds depth to their already complicated relationship and makes every scene they share sizzle. I devoured The Hunted Heir in a few hours and was left wanting more. The cliffhanger ending absolutely destroyed me. First, I was sobbing uncontrollably, then I stared blankly at a wall for a bit, and now I’m partially dead inside. But even after being emotionally scarred (again—this woman and her cliffhangers), Queen Holly has cemented my devotion to this series. I need to know what happens to Verena and Dacre. Can they overcome their pasts and forge a future together? Luckily, The Rivaled Crown, book 3 in The Veiled Kingdom series, is coming to a Kindle near you on March 18th, 2025. ✨Thank you to @valentine_pr_ and of course @authorhollyrenee for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. ✨ 📚 Want to keep up with what I’m reading & see all my reviews/ratings? Check out my blog, where I post more in-depth reviews & my Goodreads profile, where you can see my enormous TBR. (links in bio). 🏷️ #read #reading #bookstagrammer #bookrecommendations #lovetoread #booklove #alwaysreading #book #books #ilovebooks #booknerd #bookblog #bookblogger #arc #advancedreaderscopy #romance #romancereader #romancebooks #fantasy #romantasy #magic
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