City Of Promise & Light (Mates Of Gods & Fae,#1)

 

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   Thank you to the author,M.B Atkins and Rattle The Stars PR for letting me be part of review team for Mates Of Gods & Fae series! 

 

  

 

Sybil Hart's ordinary life unravels the moment she collides with a silver-haired stranger, pulling her into a hidden world of fae, ancient gods, and long-buried magic. A tempting job offer from the enigmatic Ambrose Farra quickly becomes a perilous path as Sybil's latent power awaken, threatening to consume her and strip away her humanity. 

As she's drawn deeper into a legacy she never knew existed, Sybil finds herself caught between two powerful men: Ambrose, a seductive manipulator with dangerous ambitions, and Samian, her brooding protector who urges her to take control of her fate. But nothing is as it seems, and when betrayal strikes from within, Sybil must confront the truth about who she is and what she's capable of. With the fate of an entire realm hanging in the balance, she faces an impossible choice... 

Can Sybil embrace the darkness rising within or risk loosing herself forever?

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I had a feeling that I was going to love this book. When I read the synopsis of City Of Promise and Light, it sounded just the kind of fantasy book I love. There is so much I can say about this, and I am going through so many emotions right now. I loved the world-building in this book; it was so vivid that I could imagine myself there while reading. I could see everything Sybil had endured, and my heart broke for her multiple times. I was rooting for her throughout the book, hoping she would find a way out. 

The characters in this book were phenomenal; I loved how Atkins portrayed each one of them- including Ambrose. At first, I wasn’t sure about Sybil. Even though I understood that she was scared and confused, I questioned the choices she made at the beginning, and how she believed everything anyone told her. However, as the book progressed, it made sense why she acted the way that she did. I’m eager to see what challenges and adventures await Sybil in the next book. 

 
I had bad feelings about Ambrose from the start; there was something about him that fell off. I hoped that Sybil would see him for who he was before it was too late. One of the things I loved about this book was the action; it got to the point where I found myself reading in the middle of the night when I couldn’t sleep, needing to see what happened next. Even though I disliked Ambrose, I enjoyed reading from his perspective. It made the story so much more intense and even more intriguing. I’m so glad that I got chance to read this book, I’m intrigued to see what happens next. Highly recommended.

Too Close To Home.

 

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 4.5★ 

 

 Thank you to publisher, Harlequin Trade Publishing|Park Row for Earc via Netgalley, in exchange for honest review. 

 

 

04.14.26   

 

  

 

Nothing in this idyllic community is quite what it seems…

 
Those lucky enough to live in the elite lakefront community of Cloverhill Lakes are drawn to it for its safety and top-notch school district. The moms meet for coffee at the park while their kids play, they’re heavily involved in the PTA, and the summers are filled with chardonnay, brunch, sundresses, and backyard bonfires. 

But everything changes when Regan Hoffman’s car explodes at the annual Labor Day party. The wrong person is killed, but it was meant for her. As the carefully crafted walls of her community begin to crumble, Regan tries to keep it together—something made infinitely harder when she sees her dead husband…alive. 

When a Cloverhill Lakes resident suddenly goes missing, dark secrets begin to surface from underneath the idyllic veneer of their beautiful community—and the truth threatens to destroy them all as Regan finds herself in a fight for her life.

 

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What a roller coaster ride! 

This story: it’s everything that I love about thrillers. Too Close To Home is the book that will hook you, and next thing you know, you’ve reached the end of the book. I’m still going through so many emotions after reading this book. Multiple perspectives worked perfectly in this book, and each had you on the edge of your seat, wondering what’s going to happen next. Although I enjoyed all the perspectives, Andi and Sasha intrigued me the most, especially Andi’s. What Andi had to go through, I can’t even imagine, but all the descriptions in the book made me feel as if I could imagine it. While reading from Andi’s perspective, I was on the edge of my seat constantly. I couldn’t put the book down, but there was part of me that was anxious about what was going to happen next. 

I liked the way that the author developed Andi, Sasha and Regan throughout the story, and by middle of the book, I felt as if all of them were my friends. What I loved about the story was all the twists. Just when you thought you had it all figured it out, you were proven wrong. It’s one of the reasons I spent most of the night reading, I couldn’t pull away from the story. I liked the friendship between Andi, Sasha and Regan; they reminded me of some of my closets friends. Too Close To Home was fast paced, and there was always something happening. 

I’m so glad that I got chance to read this book. I haven’t read many books by Seraphina Nova Glass , but this one is my favorite one. I think that this book would make an amazing movie. I loved the setting of this book, and how almost everyone came together. I highly recommend this book to any thriller fans.

Calamity Rayne: Gets A Life (Calamity Rayne,#1)

 

 

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  Thank you to the author,Lydia Michaels and Lydia Michaels PR for E Copy, in exchange for honest review

 

  

An awkward girl's account of inexperience, sexual mishaps, and too much tequila... 

Needing a change, Rayne Meyers—a.k.a. Calamity Rayne—sets out to be a personal assistant for one of the wealthiest families in the world. What could possibly go wrong? Inexperienced with sophisticated settings, she does her best not to screw things up too severely, except there’s one complication she didn’t foresee—her boss’s devastatingly charming son, Hale Davenport.   

Hale is everything Rayne is not–experienced, mature, and methodical. But when he meets his father’s new assistant, a woman nothing like the calculating females he’s used to, he is captivated and prepared to throw caution to the wind.

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I love rom-com books. I was glad to have the chance to read this book. I don’t remember the last time I smiled and laughed this much while reading a romance book. One of my favorite things about Calamity Rayne: Gets A Life is that it had you laughing on multiple occasions, especially when Rayne got herself into awkward positions. I loved Rayne from the moment that I met her. I think it’s her personality, you can’t help but love her. Even though I had mixed feelings about Remington, I adored the bond between her and Rayne. Sometimes I got the feeling that she was the only one that he listened to. When I first met him, I never thought I liked him, but as the book progressed, so did my feelings towards him. 

Hale, that’s another character that I had mixed feelings about, but not as much as his father. In general, he was a good person; I didn’t always agree with some of his decisions. You could tell that there was a connection between the two of them from the moment that they met. I loved how Hale tried to take care of Rayne and how patient he was with her. I loved the scenes between the two of them, and I like the fact that it wasn’t all about romance, and that’s what made this book feel so real. Those two belonged together. I rooted for them all throughout the book. 

I liked that Calamity Rayne: Gets A Life was much more than a romance book, but it also dealt with real life issues. Rayne was an amazing character, and she grew so much from the beginning of the book. This was such fun book to read, and I had force myself to put down, so I could study. That ending, it has me craving the next book. I can’t wait to see what’s in store next for Rayne and Hale! Highly recommended.

The Secrets Of Provence(Forgotten Bookshop In Paris,#2)

 

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   Thank you to publisher,Avon Books UK for providing with complimentary E ARC via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.  

An unforgettable, heart-wrenching story tying together past and present, from the bestselling author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris Provence, 1940. Thrown out of occupied Paris by the Nazis, brave, beautiful Mathilde finds refuge with her cousin in Provence, where she’s soon drawn into the Resistance movement. Secrecy and subterfuge are her constant companions in her life on the run, where passions run high and betrayal is a constant threat. 

But Mathilde’s greatest pain and greatest joy are wrapped up in the most heartbreaking secret of one she must hide even from her beloved husband, and keep for the rest of her days.
Paris, present day. Juliette’s life should be perfect, with her bookshop established and her long-term relationship feeling settled, but something just isn’t clicking. Her thoughts turn to tracing her roots. Why did her French grandmother spend most of the war in Provence, after being expelled from Paris?
An old photograph will lead Juliette to a crumbling château, where she uncovers a story that will change her life in the most unexpected way…

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A story that will stay with you, long after you turn the last page. 

 The Forgotten Bookshop In Paris was the first book that I read by Daisy Wood, and the one that got me into her books. I loved Jacques’s story, but I was curious about how his wife was after she left. When I came across Secrets Of Provence, I had a feeling that I was going to love the book. Yet, it still took me by surprise. This story was so beautifully written, with descriptions, characters, and the challenges they faced. Despite the hard subject, I didn’t want to put the book down, but also didn’t want the story to end. 

Out of all the characters in the book, Mathilde was my favorite. She had to leave her husband behind and then endure so much afterward. What I adored about her was her courage and how willing she was to help others. I loved all descriptions from Mathilde’s perspective; making me feel as if I was there beside her; experiencing it all. Daisy Wood did an amazing job of merging Juliette’s and Mathilde’s timelines. Although, I enjoyed Juliette’s story too, I was more pulled into Mathilde story; eager to see where she end up at end of war. 

Every page in this story was an adventure. I cried, I got angry, and I laughed with all the characters throughout the story. I also liked the fact that there were a few surprises within the story that I didn’t see coming. Secrets of Provence is an outstanding book, and if I could, I would give it more than five stars. Daisy Wood is officially one of my favorite historical fiction authors, and I cannot wait to see what she has for us next!

Dear Debbie.

 

 

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  4.5★

Sometimes, enough is enough… 

Debbie Mullen is losing it. For years, she has compiled all of her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie, where the wives of New England come for sympathy and neighborly advice. Through her work, Debbie has heard from countless women who are ignored, belittled, or even abused by their husbands. And Debbie does her best to guide them in the right direction. 

Or at least, she did. 

These days, Debbie’s life seems to be spiraling out of control. She just lost her job. Something strange is happening with her teenage daughters. And her husband is keeping secrets, according to the tracking app she installed on his phone. Now, Debbie’s done being the bigger person. She’s done being reasonable and practical. It’s time to take her own advice. 

And now it’s time for payback against all the people in her life who deserve it the most.

 

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Just when I didn't think I could be more surprised by Freida's book, I was proven wrong. Dear Debbie had everything I love about thriller books, and I found myself unable to put it down. Every page had me wondering what Debbie would do next. I loved the twists in this book; most of which I didn’t see coming. One of my favorite things about Freida books is the twists. No matter how many times you think you have figured it out, most of the time you will be wrong. The twists will keep you turning the pages, and before you realize, you finish the book. I finished this book in one day; I could not pull away from the story. 

The beginning was slow, but once the story picked up, I was intrigued and found myself telling my friends about the book. Debbie wasn’t the only one keeping secrets; so was Cooper, but the secret he was keeping was far from what I assumed it was. I did wonder if Cooper would notice that Debbie is acting differently, and there was part of me that hoped he would. I understood why Debbie did what she did, but I also felt that if no one stopped her, she would go too far. There was so much happening in this book, even if you wanted to put book down, you wouldn’t be able to. 

I loved the Dear Debbie drafts; those were very interesting to read. The character development for Debbie was outstanding. Although Debbie had issues, she’s one of my favorite characters from the Freida books that I read. She’s the character you know you shouldn’t like, but you still find yourself rooting for. After this book, I can’t wait to see what Freida has in store for us next. Highly recommended for thriller fans.