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  Spilling the tea has never been so cozy… In the quaint town of Adenashire, Doli Butterbuckle, a people-pleasing sunshine dwarf, is content with her simple tea magic and circle of friends. It’s true she’s never quite lived up to family expectations, but life is just fine—until her parents arrive with an inherited dragon egg and a charming gargoyle harboring a secret stroll into her life. As Doli grapples with her newfound responsibility and discovers a long hidden side of herself, she must face an overbearing family, a sinister plot, and a mischievous dragon that refuses to stay out of trouble. But with the help of her loyal friends and newfound love, Doli embarks on a heartwarming adventure, revealing that embracing her true self is the most enchanting path of all. Escape to Adenashire for a whimsical, cozy fantasy where every steaming cup of tea holds the promise of inner strength. My Review It is great to be back in Adenashire. I loved the first book and the cast of characters. Com

  ANNA A made man in the Italian Mafia. An immortal blood demon. I never imagined he’d become my dark salvation. My midlife awakening wasn’t going as planned. I’d wanted to prove I was more than a mousey professor, that I could handle life outside the walls of academia. Turns out, I’d underestimated the real world. My new boss was arrogant, domineering, and dangerous, and he turned me into a live wire that sparked under his thirsty stare. But he wasn’t just thirsty for my body. He craved my blood. I should have quit, should have run away screaming. Instead, I ran right into Marco DeVita’s arms. MARCO Heritage. Family. Blood. The bonds that had tied me to the Boston underworld for almost a century were unbreakable. Or so I thought. Someone in my crew had been stealing from me, had betrayed our family. But to ferret out the snake, I’d needed an expert to find proof. Anna Barone was a distraction I couldn’t afford. Her brilliant mind, hot temper, and even hotter body made my fangs ache wi

  "The Patron captivates with a lush story told through dreamy verses. Dark and sensual, readers are submerged into the depths of powerful images and even more powerful emotions. Fevered thoughts and gorgeous shadows dance throughout these expressive lines, culminating in a memorable siren song." My Review I have read some poetry. The concept of this book had me intrigued. In addition, this book cover drew my eyes to it. This book is my first introduction to this author, but it will not be my last.  This is a short book but powerful. I was instantly draw into the story. It is told through the two different POV's...the female and male's. While the POV's are unnamed, I still felt an emotional connection towards them both. You could feel the emotions that they both experienced through the relationship. 

  When co-workers Taylor Anderson and Spencer Pollard decide to explore a friend-with-benefits agreement, neither one is prepared for the gift that collars them into submission with an unexpected Christmas kinky twist. My Review This novella is one quick and spicy read! Readers who love a short read, should pick up a copy of this one now. This novella makes the perfect stocking stuffer read. What I love about Stella is that she writes her characters as mature and older in live. They are wiser but this does not mean boring. Nope. The second time around is the charm.  Taylor and Spencer are adorable. The way that they flirted with each other was both sweet and heat. They had a bit of awkwardness in the beginning, but they quickly got over that fast. Each intimate encounter was HOT. Um, that one scene in the restaurant! 

  SHE'S HIS. SHE JUST DOESN'T KNOW IT YET Five years ago, he left me in the form of death, a monstrous grave that shattered everything I was. With my foster brother gone, I’m navigating a dangerous criminal underworld, driven by a thirst for vengeance. Forced into a reluctant alliance with a masked biker from the enemy cartel, Viper García is every bit the monster the town deems him to be. Despite his claimed hatred, Viper invades my nights, a haunting presence I can’t escape. I’m drawn to him, craving his touch despite the danger he radiates. But as the stakes rise, I discover Viper isn’t who I thought he was. Beneath the mask lies a betrayer with a shocking secret that will change everything I know about my past and present. He claims I’ve always been his, and will stop at nothing to make me realize it. Author’s Note:  Monstrous Grave is a dark stalker romance. Full trigger warning inside the book. My Review This book was definitely giving me the dark and gritty stalker vibes

  Myron Bolitar and Windsor Horne Lockwood III​ reunite to find a dead man come back to life in this gripping thriller from the #1  New York Times  bestselling author of  I Will Find You . Former basketball star Myron Bolitar has barely restarted his agency for sports stars and celebrities when two federal agents walk into his office, asking for answers. Assuming they want to talk about the highly publicized Callister murders—of which he and Win know nothing, other than what's been saturating the news lately—he's stunned when, instead, they demand to know where Greg Downing is. Greg, a former NBA player-turned-beloved-coach, was an old client of Myron’s, one of his very first. The reason for Myron's surprise is simple: Greg Downing died three years ago. But according to these federal agents, Greg is still alive—and somehow involved in the Callister case. Before his death, Greg made some strange money moves, but nothing about his reappearance makes any sense. As Myron and Wi

  All that glitters is not gold. Faerhan, motherland of the Seelie. Fayra, a paper-pusher at the New Orc police precinct, can no longer hide her feelings for Special Ops Tyke. She tried, though. And failed miserably. Fay knows she shouldn't be talking to him, shouldn't be seeing him. And she knows she certainly shouldn't be sleeping with him. Tyke. An orc… the wretch of society. And yet, how could she not? He's everything her heart longs for, the perfect key to lock out her grief—her most insidious secret. Nevertheless, her mind is ruthless, its monster of sorrow raging from every crevice. As she attempts to hide it under a blanket woven with social specism and mental struggles, shadows of war encroach over New Orc. Despite the violence and secrecy, Fay and the rest of monsterkind continue to live their lives, fending ignorance, mostly in denial of a brutal past. Unfortunately, one can only delay the inevitable, and the table is soon set with life-changing choices: acce

  The Light in Hades is the latest romantic fantasy novel by author Elise Nelson. Correlia of Olympus was “gifted” the destiny of becoming Persephone, the goddess of nature and spring. As every Great One is told, she must follow the path appointed to her or the world will be off-balance. Beneath Mt. Olympus, Theron of Tartarus has been groomed to become Hades, the god of the Underworld. Despised by everyone on Olympus and tormented by his mentor, he has only known a life of abuse and despair. The two were never meant to cross paths, but when Theron is sent on a mission to Mt. Olympus, he finds the goddess who is meant to be his enemy and his greatest opposition. One encounter is all it takes for everything to change. Now, the sheltered Corre finds herself in a position she never could have falling in love with the God of Death and questioning everything. Even her destiny. My Review I really enjoyed this book. The characters as well as the storyline and world building that the author cr