romance
-
Book Review: Tethered, The Binding Chronicles Book 1, By Elayna R. Gallea

Indie-published in February 2023, the first book in the series introduces Luna, the fourth daughter of a human lord, and Sebastian, the Prince of Darkness. When Luna is sold into marriage to the vampire prince known as the Prince of Darkness, she thinks she knows what fate awaits her. She couldn’t have been more wrong.… Continue reading
-
Book Review: Divergent #1, Divergent by Veronica Roth

Published by Katherine Tegen Books in February 2012, the book and its editions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, and through the Libby app. Roth brings her readers into a war-torn world broken into factions: Abnegation are selfless, Amity are peaceful, Candor value honesty, Dauntless are brave… Continue reading
-
Book Review: Snow Like Ashes #1, Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

First published in 2014 by Balzer + Bray, it is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Raasch introduces a world she crafted: eight Kingdoms, each with its own customs, ideals, and magic. Sixteen years ago, the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved.… Continue reading
-
If You Believe in Fate. This Series Will Test You.

Here’s a series you might love… If you’re drawn to stories where love feels inevitable, dangerous, and a little bit defiant, Pumpkin Spice & Mr. Right Café might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Set in the quietly haunted town of Raven’s Point, this fantasy romance series weaves together soul-deep bonds, ancient land magic,… Continue reading
-
Book Review: Game Changer #3, Tough Guy by Rachel Reid

First published in 2020 by Carina Press, Reid’s third book in the Game Changer series is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. You can also find it at your local library or through the Libby App. Reid brings readers back into the world of Pro Hockey, this time following hockey star Ryan… Continue reading
-
Book Review: Game Changers #1 Game Change

First published in 2018 by Carina Press, the book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, and at your local library or through the Libby App. Reid brings readers into the life of pro hockey star Scott Hunter, captain of the New York Admirals, who navigates the intricacies of the NHL… Continue reading
-
Book Review: Barry’s Bay #1 Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

Published in 2022 by Berkley, Fortune’s book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, and also at your local library and through the Libby app. Persephone “Percy” Fraser’s parents buy a cottage, not in the Muskokas like most Torontonians, instead they opt for a spot in Barry’s Bay. At thirteen, Percy… Continue reading
-
Book Review: Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie by Jackie Lau

Published in 2024 by Arita/Emily Bestler Books, it is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, and at your local library or through the Libby App. This modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice has strong parallels with Little Women, introducing Emily Hung, a writer and barista, the second-eldest of five girls, and… Continue reading


























