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Shifted Desires by Addison Carmichael | Is it Meant To be or Not To Be?

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, all thoughts and opinions are my own!* Title: Shifted Desires Author: Addison Carmichael Published: September 15th, 2019 Genre: Paranormal, Romance, Werewolf Series: Prequel and novella to Hunter (Book 4 in the Sons of the Alpha series) GOODREADS | AMAZON      Synopsis:   Randolyn Summers keeps a sharp eye and her photo lens on the werewolf Zachary King. She intends to set the stage to befriend him and earn his trust in order to discover the location and human identity of his alpha creator. Then she'll destroy him, his alpha, and his entire monstrous kind for good. What Randi didn't count on is discovering the truth about were-kind, and the unspeakable thought of falling in love with one.    To make sure I don't confuse you, this is a novella and prequel that sets up for the final book in Carmichael's Sons of the Alpha series. You don't have to read it to u...

A Werewolf Kind of Christmas | Excerpts + Giveaway

A Werewolf Kind of Christmas by A.L. Kessler Genre: Christmas Paranormal Romance Print Length: 56 pages Publisher: Blood & Ink Press Publication Date: December 11, 2018   With war hanging in the balance, Erin has one chance to stop it: Find her fated mate with the alpha of the rival pack, Tristen Kerr. But when the mating mark doesn't appear Erin has to stall while trying not to fall for the alpha she can't have. Meanwhile, her father has his own plans to take over Tristen's pack. While romance blooms between the two they fight to keep the war away and hope for a Christmas miracle. **Only .99 cents!!** Goodreads | Amazon A.L. Kessler is a paranormal romance and steampunk author residing in Colorado Springs. Since she was a teenager she's loved weaving stories and spinning tales. When she's not at the beck-and-call of the Lord and Lady of the House, two black cats by the names of Jynx and Sophie, playing with her daughter, or k...

Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass by Mariko Tamaki | Graphic Novel Review

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, all thoughts and opinions are my own!* Title: Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass Author: Mariko Tamaki Illustrator: Steve Pugh Published: September 3rd, 2019 Genre: Comic, Graphic Novel, Teen, Superheroes, and villains AMAZON | GOODREADS    Synopsis: Harleen is a tough, outspoken, rebellious kid who lives in a ramshackle apartment above a karaoke cabaret owned by a drag queen named MAMA. Ever since Harleen's parents split, MAMA has been her only family. When the cabaret becomes the next victim in the wave of gentrification that's taking over the neighborhood, Harleen gets mad. When Harleen decides to turn her anger into action, she is faced with two choices: join Ivy, who's campaigning to make the neighborhood a better place to live, or join The Joker, who plans to take down Gotham one corporation at a time. Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass is at once a tale of the classic Harley readers know and lo...

The Kindred Woods by Erin Forbes | Foxes, Ice, Fire & More!

*I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, my thoughts and opinions are my own.* Title: Fire and Ice Book 3: The Kindred Woods Author: Erin Forbes Website | Instagram | Goodreads Series: Fire and Ice series  Genre: Fantasy, YA, Magic Published: May 1st, 2019 AMAZON | GOODREADS    Synopsis:  “Doubt and fear are enemies of the strongest warriors and queens, and only the foolish are immune. When there is nowhere else to turn, these demons must be faced with a lethal sword.” The return of the Lost Dreamer brings change to the lives of the Elementals. His reappearance sends a shockwave across the Gifted realm. How can a child vanish without a trace, and return after the passing of a decade? The Hanley twins are crowned with the full attention of their peers. The end of summer brings the beginning of their second year at the Academy for Gifted Youth. Nothing remains simple; life will never be the same. Mysteries u...

Love, Heather by Laurie Petrou | The Perfect Blackmail

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, all thoughts and opinions are my own!* Title: Love, Heather Author: Laurie Petrou Published: October 8th, 2019 Genre: New Adult, YA, Revenge, Thriller, Suspense, Drama, Realistic Fiction AMAZON | GOODREADS | BARNES AND NOBLE   Synopsis:   What you see isn't always what you get.   Stevie never meant for things to go this far. When she and Dee--defiant, bold, indestructible Dee--started all this, there was a purpose to their acts of vengeance: to put the bullies of Woepine High School back in their place. And three months ago, Stevie believed they deserved it. Once her best friend turned on her, the rest of the school followed. Stevie was alone and unprotected with a target on her back. Online, it was worse.  It was Dee's idea to get them all back with a few clever pranks, signing each act Love, Heather--an homage to her favorite 80's revenge flick. Despite herself, Stevie can't help g...

Fall Spooks & Reads

 How has your October been? Are you feeling the fall feels yet?  This month has been spooktacular, but my reading progress has slowed immensely! Does anyone else have this problem? Below are some reading challenges that will hopefully encourage me to get some more reading done!! ℙ𝕦𝕞𝕡𝕜𝕚𝕟 𝕊𝕡𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕃𝕒𝕥𝕥𝕖 ~ 𝕒 𝕙𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕝𝕪 𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕔𝕚𝕡𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕠𝕣 𝕣𝕖-𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕁𝕒𝕔𝕜 𝕆' 𝕃𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕤 ~ 𝕒 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕤𝕔𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕞𝕤 ''𝕗𝕒𝕝𝕝!'' ℂ𝕠𝕫𝕪 𝕊𝕨𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤 ~ 𝕒 𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕞-𝕗𝕖𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜 ℂ𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕡 𝕒𝕟𝕕 ℂ𝕠𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕃𝕖𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕤 ~ 𝕒 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕗𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕔𝕠𝕝𝕠𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕔𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕕 ℂ𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕝𝕖𝕤 ~ 𝕒 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕚𝕟 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕗𝕒𝕧𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕣𝕖 𝔾𝕚𝕒𝕟𝕥 𝕄𝕦𝕘𝕤 ~ 𝕒 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥'𝕤 𝕣𝕖𝕗𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕠𝕣 𝕒 𝕟𝕖𝕨 𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕪 𝕄𝕠𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕤 ~ 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕒 𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕗𝕚𝕥𝕤 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕠𝕣 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕤𝕖: 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘, ...

Best Kept Secrets by Tracey S. Philips | A Thriller Hunt!

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, all thoughts and opinions are my own!* Title: Best Kept Secrets Author: Tracey S. Phillips Published: October 8th, 2019 Genre: Adult Fiction, Thriller AMAZON | GOODREADS   Synopsis: Best friends tell each other everything. Even their deepest, darkest secrets--pinky promise. Right? Morgan Jewell and Fay Ramsey are enjoying their last summer together before college. Fay is shy, with a controlling mother, and Morgan is the perfect, wild, loud-mouthed yang to Fay's ying. But when Fay is found dead, Morgan's entire world crumbles. Years later, Morgan is still haunted by the abrupt end to her best friend's life. She knew Fay held a secret in those final days, but Morgan, now a homicide detective, has failed to make a picture out of the crooked puzzle pieces she left behind. Nothing makes sense. The leads have run dry. Until she's called to the scene of a murder: a woman whose body is left ma...

Finale by Stephanie Garber | It's The END!!!

Title: Finale Author: Stephanie Garber Publication: May 7th, 2019 GENRE: YA, Fantasy, Romance Series: Caraval (1st book), Legendary (2nd book) [Click on titles for a link to reviews!] AMAZON | GOODREADS   Synopsis:  A love worth fighting for. A dream worth dying for. An ending worth waiting for. It’s been two months since the Fates were freed from a deck of cards, two months since Legend claimed the throne for his own, and two months since Tella discovered the boy she fell in love with doesn’t really exist. With lives, empires, and hearts hanging in the balance, Tella must decide if she’s going to trust Legend or a former enemy. After uncovering a secret that upends her life, Scarlett will need to do the impossible. And Legend has a choice to make that will forever change and define him. Caraval is over, but perhaps the greatest game of all has begun. There are no spectators this time—only those who will win, and those who will lose everything. Welcome,...

One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake | When the Sequel is Better Than the Original

Title: One Dark Throne Author: Kendare Blake Published: September 19th, 2017 Genre: Fantasy, YA Book 2 to Three Dark Crowns ( review here ) AMAZON | GOODREADS Synopsis: The battle for the Crown has begun, but which of the three sisters will prevail? With the unforgettable events of the Quickening behind them and the Ascension Year underway, all bets are off. Katharine, once the weak and feeble sister, is stronger than ever before. Arsinoe, after discovering the truth about her powers, must figure out how to make her secret talent work in her favor without anyone finding out. And Mirabella, once thought to be the strongest sister of all and the certain Queen Crowned, faces attacks like never before—ones that put those around her in danger she can’t seem to prevent. In this enthralling sequel to Kendare Blake’s New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns , Fennbirn’s deadliest queens must face the one thing standing in their way of the crown: each other.  ...

All of Me by Emily Duvall | A Book of Romantic Fiction

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, all thoughts and opinions are my own!* All of Me by Emily Duvall  Publication date: May 29th, 2019 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance AMAZON | GOODREADS   Synopsis: Maren Cole survived adolescence by relying on her intellect, but has never felt more different as an adult. The diagnosis she received as a person with Autism makes functioning in a fast-paced city with bright lights and big sounds a challenge. Forget about dating. Forget marriage. She would like to survive the conversation. Independence has never been more isolating or confusing and is complicated by a situation that puts her directly in the path of arrogant lawyer Caleb Allan. Caleb isn’t interested in anyone except himself and his legal career. The one person he doesn’t need to spend time with is the awkward Maren Cole, but their interactions are unavoidable when she has the potential to push his ca...

Re-reads, Reading Plans, & Retellings ~ Noel likes the letter ''R''

It's been a while loves!  I've posted a book tour or a book review once in a while, but that's been it for a bit... for those of you wondering why I moved last weekend and have been settling in!  Now I'm having to get used to busier mornings, and sometimes busy evenings as well- my schedule is definitely getting fuller. 😅 How have you all been doing?? I've been stopping by to check your posts when I can also please keep Grace 's family in your prayers, for those who don't know she was a lovely and kind blogger who passed away recently. I figured I'd share some things to keep you guys updated! 💛 It seems I've been liking the letter ''R'' lately... I've been re-reading quite a bit this year, and I made plans to re-read some more books soon as well!  - Enchanted Forest by Emory R. Frie (the next in the series is out, so I need to recap) - Lovestruck by Kate Watson (this one isn't technically as re-read ...