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Monthly Reads: April 2023

Posted May 2, 2023 by Holly in Features, Giveaways | 11 Comments

It’s a new month so we’re back with a list of our Monthly Reads to share with each of you. This is where you’ll see what each of us has read and what our favorite books and our least favorite books of the month are. Check it out.

Casee

I read a bunch of books in April.

Finally Mine (Benevolence #2) by Lucy Score | 3.75 out of 5
Ancient Warrior (Ancients Rising #8) by Katie Reus | 3.75 out of 5
Protecting What’s Mine (Benevolence #3) by Lucy Score | 4.25 out of 5
Lassiter (Black Dagger Brotherhood #21) by JR Ward | 2.5 out of 5
When He’s Dark (The Olympus Pride #1) by Suzanne Wright | 3 out of 5
Pestilence (The Four Horsemen #1) by Laura Thalassa | DNF
Spiral of Need (The Mercury Pack #1) by Suzanne Wright | 4 out of 5
Force of Temptation (The Mercury Pack #2) by Suzanne Wright | 4 out of 5
Lure of Oblivion (The Mercury Pack #3) by Suzanne Wright | 4 out of 5
Echoes of Fire (The Mercury Pack #4) by Suzanne Wright | 4 out of 5
Shards of Frost (The Mercury Pack #5) by Suzanne Wright | 4.5 out of 5
Feral Sins (The Phoenix Pack #1) by Suzanne Wright | 4 out of 5
Things We Hide From the Light (Knockemout #2)(audio) by Lucy Score | 4.25 out of 5
Wicked Cravings (The Phoenix Pack #2) by Suzanne Wright | 4 out of 5
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson | 3.5 out of 5

As you can see, I really binged Suzanne Wright. I love her books. They’re very hot, easy reads. My favorite book of the month was definitely Shards of Frost (The Mercury Pack #5) by Suzanne Wright. I only listened to one audio book in April. Boo.

Holly

Sadly, I didn’t have a lot of reading time in April. I managed to read 16 books

Protecting What’s Mine (Benevolence #3) by Lucy Score (reread) | 4.25 out of 5
Soul of the Witch (Witches of Keating Hollow #1) by Deanna Chase (audio) | 3.5 out of 5
Heart of the Witch (Witches of Keating Hollow #2) by Deanna Chase (audio) | 3.25 out of 5
The Wedding (Lairds’ Fiancees #2) by Julie Garwood (reread) | 5 out of 5
The Rest of Me by Ashley Munoz | 3.5 out of 5
Rock Hard Gargoyle (Possessive Monsters #1) by Maggie Mayhem | DNF
Of Mice and Murder (Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries #2) by Steffanie Holmes (audio) | 4 out of 5
Pride and Premonition (Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries #3) by Steffanie Holmes (audio) | 3.5 out of 5
Guardian of Chaos (Nyx Fortuna #1) by Michelle Manus (audio) | 3.75 out of 5
Guardian of Shadows (Nyx Fortuna #2) by Michelle Manus (audio) | 4.0 out of 5
Guardian of Madness (Nyx Fortuna #2) by Michelle Manus | 4.25 out of 5
Good Boy (WAGS #1) by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (reread) | 4.5 out of 5
Stay (WAGS #2) by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (reread) | 4.25 out of 5
Siren’s Song (Aspect Society #1) by Michelle Manus | 3.25 out of 5
Touched by Fire (Demons of New Chicago #1) by Kel Carpenter | 3.5 out of 5
Alpha & Omega (Alpha & Omega #0.5) by Patricia Briggs (reread) | 5 out of 5
The Segonian (Aldebarian Alliance #2) by Dianne Duvall (reread) | 4.25 out of 5
The Akseli (Aldebarian Alliance #3) by Dianne Duvall (audio) (reread) | 4.25 out of 5

My favorite read of the month was Guardian of Madness by Michelle Manus. My least favorite read was Siren’s Song, also by Michelle Manus.

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Monthly Reads: March 2023

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Monthly Reads: March 2023

Posted April 6, 2023 by Casee in Features, Giveaways | 5 Comments

It’s a new month so we’re back with a list of our Monthly Reads to share with each of you. This is where you’ll see what each of us has read and what our favorite books and our least favorite books of the month are. Check it out.

Casee

I read a lot of books in March.

Shattered King (Lawless Kings #1) by Sherilee Gray | 3.75 out of 5
Broken Rebel (Lawless Kings #2) by Sherilee Gray | 3 out of 5
Beautiful Killer (Lawless Kings #3) by Sherilee Gray | 4 out of 5
Ruthless Protector (Lawless Kings #4) by Sherilee Gray | 3.5 out of 5
Glorious Sinner (Lawless Kings #4.5) by Sherilee Gray | 4 out of 5
Ghostly Game (Ghostwalkers #19) by Christine Feehan | 4 out of 5
Merciless King (Lawless Kings #5) by Sherilee Gray | 3 out of 5
Storm Warrior (Grim #1) by Dani Harper | 2 out of 5
Alpha Instinct (Moon Shifter #1) by Katie Reus | 3.5 out of 5
Taming the Alpha (Crescent Moon #1) by Savannah Stuart | 3.25 out of 5
Primal Possession (Moon Shifter #2) by Katie Reus | 4 out of 5
Mating Instinct (Moon Shifter #3) by Katie Reus | 4 out of 5
Ancient Sentinel (Ancients Rising #7) by Katie Reus | 3 out of 5
Pretend You’re Mine (Benevolence #1) by Lucy Score | 5 out of 5

My absolute favorite book of the month was Pretend You’re Mine (Benevolence #1) by Lucy Score. I loved both the hero & heroine. I loved their story & I loved getting to know the town of Benevolence. My least favorite book of the month was Storm Warrior (Grim #1) by Dani Harper. It started out really good, but the heroine was TSTL & she didn’t better.

Holly

I managed to read 15 books in March, which is a minor miracle considering how busy things have been at work.

The Wedding (Lairds’ Fiancees #2) by Julie Garwood (reread) | 4.75 out of 5
The King’s Queen (Gate of Myth and Power #3) by K.M. Shea | 3.75 out of 5
A Dead and Stormy Night (Nevermore Bookshop Mysteries #1) by Steffanie Holmes (audio) | 4 out of 5
Castle Hill (On Dublin Street #1.5) by Samantha Young (reread) | 4 out of 5
Down London Road (On Dublin Street #2) by Samantha Young (reread) | 4.25 out of 5
By a Thread by Lucy Score | 4 out of 5
One Little Favor (Frozen Hearts #3.5) by Julia Connors | 4 out of 5
One Last Shot (Frozen Hearts #3) by Julia Connors | 3.75 out of 5
The Dark Elf’s Secret Baby (Secret Babies for Prothekan Dark Elves #1) by Celeste King | 2 out of 5
The Dark Elf’s Surprise Baby (Secret Babies for Prothekan Dark Elves #2) by Celeste King | 1 out of 5
Dog with a Bone (Black Dog #1) by Hailey Edwards | 3 out of 5
Power Play (Blades Hockey #1) by Maria Luis (audio) | 3.25 out of 5
Body Check (Blades Hockey #4) by Maria Luis (audio) | 4 out of 5
Spring Breeze (Hollywood Connections #2) by Lily Alexander | 3.5 out of 5
Kiss Me Tonight (Put a Ring On It #2) by Maria Luis (audio) | DNF

My favorite read of the month was Body Check by Maria Luis. It hit all the right notes for me. My least favorite read was The Dark Elf’s Surprise Baby by Celeste King. Honestly, I’m disappointed in myself for finishing it. It was bad all the way around.

Giveaway Alert

Three lucky winners will choose their prize (one book) from any of the books we logged this month. If you want to be entered to win, leave a comment on this post telling us what your favorite – and least favorite – reads of the month were.

Monthly Reads: March 2023

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Monthly Reads: February 2023

Posted March 7, 2023 by Holly in Features, Giveaways | 6 Comments

It’s a new month so we’re back with a list of our Monthly Reads to share with each of you. This is where you’ll see what each of us has read and what our favorite books and our least favorite books of the month are. Check it out.

Casee

Knight’s Redemption (Knights of Hell #1) by Sherilee Gray | 3.75 out of 5
Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout #1)(audio) by Lucy Score | 5 out of 5
Knight’s Salvation (Knights of Hell #2) by Sherilee Gray | 3.5 out of 5
Demon’s Temptation (Knights of Hell #3) by Sherilee Gray | 2 out of 5
Knight’s Dominion (Knights of Hell #4) by Sherilee Gray | 4 out of 5
Knight’s Absolution (Knights of Hell #5) by Sherilee Gray | 4 out of 5
Knight’s Retribution (Knights of Hell #6) by Sherilee Gray | 4.25 out of 5
The Joy of Minimalism by Zoey Arielle Poulsen | 2 out of 5
A Curse in the Darkness (The Thornheart Trials #1) by Sherilee Gray | 4 out of 5
The Club: Obsession (The Club #1) by Lauren Rowe | 3 out of 5
A Vow of Ruin (The Thornheart Trials #2) by Sherilee Gray | 4.5 out of 5
A Trial by Blood (The Thornheart Trials #3) by Sherilee Gray | 4.5 out of 5

My favorite read of the month was A Trial by Blood by Sherilee Gray. My favorite audio book was Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score. Both these books were amazing.

Holly

Red Rope of Fate (The Elves of Lessa #1) by K.M. Shea | 3 out of 5
Holding on to Chaos (Blue Moon #5) by Lucy Score (audio) | DNF
Steadfast (True North #2) by Sarina Bowen (reread) | 4.5 out of 5
Pretend You’re Mine (Benevolence #1) by Lucy Score (audio) | 3.5 out of 5
Finally Mine (Benevolence #2) by Lucy Score (audio) | 3.75 out of 5
Protecting What’s Mine (Benevolence #3) by Lucy Score (audio) | 4 out of 5
A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorn and Roses #2) by Sarah J. Maas (audio) (reread) | 4 out of 5
A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorn and Roses #3) by Sarah J. Maas (audio) (reread) | 4.25 out of 5
A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorn and Roses #4) by Sarah J. Maas (audio) | 3.25 out of 5
Moonlighter (The Company #1) by Sarina Bowen (audio) | 3.25 out of 5
Loverboy (The Company #2) by Sarina Bowen (audio) | 2.25 out of 5
Body Check by Elle Kennedy | 3 out of 5
Say Yes by Elle Kennedy | 3.5 out of 5
Things We Hide from the Light (Knockemout #2) by Lucy Score (audio) | 3.25 out of 5
Queen of Snow (Fairytales Reimagined #1) by Laura Burton | 3.5 out of 5
Good Boy (WAGS #1) by Sarina Bowen (audio) (reread) | 4.5 out of 5
Stay (WAGS #2) by Sarina Bowen (audio) (reread) | 4.25 out of 5

My favorite read of the month was Protecting What’s Mine by Lucy Score. I really loved the story overall and the romance. My least favorite read was Loverboy by Sarina Bowen. I’m honestly a little disappointed in myself for finishing it.

Giveaway Alert

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Monthly Reads: February 2023

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Monthly Reads: January 2023

Posted February 1, 2023 by Casee in Features, Giveaways | 6 Comments

It’s a new month so we’re back with a list of our Monthly Reads to share with each of you. This is where you’ll see what each of us has read and what our favorite books and our least favorite books of the month are. Check it out.

Casee

I only read 11 books this month & most of them were rereads. Here is hoping for a better February.

The Prize by Julie Garwood (reread)(audio) | 4.5 out of 5
Winter’s Awakening (Warlords of Empyrea #2) by Georgia Lyn Hunter | 4.5 out of 5
Warlord’s Storm (Warlords of Empyrea #3) by Geoergia Lyn Hunter | 4 out of 5
The Bride by Julie Garwood (reread)(audio) | 4.5 out of 5
Archangel’s Resurrection (Guild Hunter #15) by Nalini Singh (reread)(audio) | 4 out of 5
Beyond Destiny (Fallen Guardians #8) by Georgia Lyn Hunter | 4.5 out of 5
Archangel’s Enigma (Guild Hunter #8) by Nalini Singh (reread)(audio) | 5 out of 5
Archangel’s Heart (Guild Hunter #9) by Nalini Singh (reread)(audio) | 5 out of 5
Archangel’s War (Guild Hunter #12) by Nalini Singh (reread)(audio) | 4.75 out of 5
Ancient Vengeance (Ancients Rising #6) by Katie Reus | 4.25 out of 5
Promise Me Always (Redemption Hills #4) by A.L. Jackson | 3.75 out of 5

My favorite book of the month was Winter’s Awakening (Warlords of Empyrea #2) by Georgia Lyn Hunter. I loved Sebris. My favorite reread was Archangel’s Enigma (Guild Hunter #8) by Nalini Singh. I don’t remember reading this book, so it was like reading it for the first time. Love that.

Holly

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (audio) (reread) | 5 out of 5
The Return of Eden McCall (Wide Open Spaces #3) by Judith Duncan (reread)| 4 out of 5
The Hookup (Game On #1) by Kristen Callihan (reread) | 4.5 out of 5
Fall Into Me (Hearts of the South #7) by Linda Winfree (reread) | 4.5 out of 5
The King’s Captive (Gates of Myth and Power #1) by K.M. Shea | 3 75 out of 5
The King’s Shadow (Gates of Myth and Power #2) by K.M. Shea | 3.5 out of 5
Magic Rises (Kate Daniels #6) by Ilona Andrews (audio) (reread) | 4.5 out of 5
Magic Breaks (Kate Daniels #7) by Ilona Andrews (audio) (reread) | 4.5 out of 5
Magic Shifts (Kate Daniels #8 by Ilona Andrews (audio) (reread) | 4.5 out of 5
Heart of Ice (The Snow King #1) by K.M. Shea | 3.5 out of 5
Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews (audio) (reread) | 4.5 out of 5
Sacrifice (The Snow King #2) by K.M. Shea | 3.25 out of 5
Snowflakes (The Snow King #2.5) by K.M. Shea | 2.5 out of 5
Magic Triumphs (Kate Daniels #10) by Ilona Andrews (audio) (reread) | 4.5 out of 5
Protecting What’s Mine (Benevolence #3) by Lucy Score (audio) | 4.25 out of 5
Red Rope of Fate by K.M. Shea| 3.25 out of 5

My favorite read of the month was Protecting What’s Mine by Lucy Score. I really liked the small town and the romance. My least favorite read was Sacrifice by K.M. Shea. I didn’t dislike the book, but I was really hoping for more and ended up disappointed.

Giveaway Alert

Three lucky winners will choose their prize (one book) from any of the books we logged this month. If you want to be entered to win, leave a comment on this post telling us what your favorite – and least favorite – reads of the month were.

Monthly Reads: January 2023

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Monthly Reads: December 2022

Posted January 19, 2023 by Holly in Features, Giveaways | 5 Comments

It’s a new month so we’re back with a list of our Monthly Reads to share with each of you. This is where you’ll see what each of us has read and what our favorite books and our least favorite books of the month are. Check it out.

Casee

I didn’t read much last month. The holidays took everything out of me.

Devil’s Daughter (The Ravenels #5) by Lisa Kleypas (audio) | 4.25 out of 5
Breaking Fate (Fallen Guardians #2) by Georgia Lyn Hunter | 4.25 out of 5
Guardian Unraveled (Fallen Guardians #3) by Georgia Lyn Hunter | 4 out of 5
Devil in Disguise (The Ravenels #7) by Lisa Kleypas (audio) | 3.75 out of 5
Heart’s Inferno (Fallen Guardians #4) by Georgia Lyn Hunter | 4.5 out of 5
Shattered Dawn (Fallen Guardians #5) by Georgia Lyn Hunter | 4.25 out of 5
Hunter Avenged (Forgotten Brotherhood #6) by N.J. Walters | 3.5 out of 5
Recovery Road (Torpedo Ink #8) by Christine Feehan | 4 out of 5
Smoke and Steel (Wild West MC #2) by Kristen Ashley | 1 out of 5

My least favorite book was definitely Smoke and Steel by Kristen Ashley. I just kept expecting it to get better & it never did. Very disappointing.

Holly

I haven’t had time to read lately. Work is kicking my ass.

One Fell Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles #3) by Ilona Andrews | 4.5 out of 5
Repeat (Larsen Bros #1) by Kylie Scott | 4.5 out of 5
The Mistletoe Kisser (Blue Moon #8) by Lucy Score | 4 out of 5
In a Jam by Kate Canterbary | 3.75 out of 5
Magic Tides (Kate Daniels: The Wilmington Years #1) by Ilona Andrews | 4.5 out of 5
The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score | 3.75 out of 5
Heart of Hope by Lucy Score | 2.5 out of 5
Holiday Hexes (Winter Witches of Holiday Haven #3) by JL Collins | 3 out of 5

My favorite book of the month was Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews.

Giveaway Alert

One lucky winner will choose their prize (one book) from any of the books we logged this month. If you want to be entered to win, leave a comment on this post telling us what your favorite – and least favorite – reads of the month were.

Monthly Reads: December 2022

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