REVIEW - EARTH SPELLS ARE EASY - Mid-life crises ain't though

Earth Spells Are Easy by Renee George

Date read: 2nd November 2024

My rating: 5*
Genre I reckon: Cosy Middle-Aged Witchery

Buy link: Amazon 

A middle-aged witch awakening - instant buy! Just what I was in the mood for without even knowing it.

So, Iris is 43 years old, freshly divorced, and has a teenaged son. What she really doesn't need right now is her magick sparking to life, as well as her garden gnome. But here we are! LOL 

I love this middle-aged self-discovery tale. It was a refreshing take on the trope. And there are certain characters who are super interesting - hello Keir! Linda is cutely rude; I kinda miss her original nickname for Iris. 

Well written, chaotic fun. Becoming a witch and crone in a potentially explosive way. 

I can't wait to read the next one! 

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - SWITCHING HOUR - Fur realsies!

Switching Hour by Robyn Peterman

Date read: 29th October 2024

My rating: 4*
Genre I reckon: Paranormal Romcom

Buy link: Amazon 

Oh, where do I start with this? This book is utter chaos. In a good way. 

It started life as a short story which does show through.

So, Zelda has been in magick pokey on parole. She has tasks to fulfil, but the details are scanty at best. 

Now, this witch has had no good role models thus far, so she's shallow and self-serving, which is how she ended up on the wrong side of witch law to begin with. And her stint with an annoying cellmate has done nothing to calm her down. 

Her habit of never naming people or places the same thing twice is a little irksome yet funny.

She's a firecracker with the mouth of a sailor and a fashionista sense of style - and I kinda love her for it. 

Her resurrected cat familiar has a fondness for cleaning his bits. A lot! And is delightfully snarky. 

The love interest is also stand-offish and a bit alpha-hole. 

This book is fast paced and has a wonderful host of characters. And quite a lot of blood and pain.

All-in-all, a fun read. 

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - FARREN - A-mer-zing

Farren by Morgan Lysand

Date read: 16th June 2024

My rating: 4.5* 

Genre I reckon: M/M Paranormal Romance 

Buy link: Amazon 

Oooh, a merman (heart eyes!). And such a gorgeous one. 

Add in a gargoyle with self-worth issues, and you got another fab book in the Black Cat Circus series. 

I love the interaction with the other, well-known characters. I feel like I'm part of the gang now, I know them all so well. Each person has their intriguing quirks. 

I heartily recommend both parts to this magickal series. Low angst, medium steam, and a whole lot of sweetness.

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - VAMPIRE IN THE JUNGLE - Fangtastsic

Vampire in the Jungle by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

Date read: 3rd June 2024

My rating: 5* 

Genre I reckon: Hilarious Godly Paranormal Romance 

Buy link: Amazon 

This is book 2 in the Immortal Tailor series. And I'd actually recommend reading the entire Accidentally In Love With A God, and Immortal Matchmakers series first - because they're hilarious and you're just missing out if you haven't. 

So, this book in particular:

Tailor is tasked with going into the jungle and bringing a vampire to LA. He, however, is quite happy being alone in his cave, and any visitors end up inside out - yikes! 

Of course, this has Cimil written all over it. My favourite batshoite crazy goddess is back...with a vengeance! 

Some secrets which shouldn't have been hidden are, quite frankly, revealed in all their shocking despicability. 

Love and deception. Crazy goddess. A deadly choice. And talking demon chihuahuas. 

Read it or forever wonder what you're missing out on!

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - CONALL - A whale of a tale

Conall by Rye Cox

Date read: 28th May 2024

My rating: 4.5* 

Genre I reckon: M/M Paranormal Romance 

Buy link: Amazon 

Wow, this is unique! A whale shifter/ human pairing. But it totally fits into the Black Cate Circus. There’s a bit of an age gap and size difference going on. I thought there may be more jeopardy given the start, but happily, there was low angst as I expect from this series.

It has all the snuggly feels plus a bit of first-time vs playboy vibe going on.

Really well written characters alongside brief appearances from the other circus guys. Two beautiful guys supporting one another as they work out their place in life. The balance of confidence was intriguing.

Conall has featured as a side character before, and I was overjoyed to see him get his own tale. Such a sweet chatterbox <3

A sweet, fun, intriguing addition to the Black Cat Circus.

4.5*

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - AUGUST - neigh, it's a fab read whatever the month

August by Duckie Mack

Date read: 15th April 2024

My rating: 5*
Genre I reckon: M/M Paranormal Romance 

Buy link: Amazon 

Squeeeee!!!! The Black Cat Circus is back, and I got me a front row seat. Bring on the popcorn, Zander. 

Very grown up fans of a certain cartoon may find themselves squealing with joy as much as me at a certain point. Hay yeah! 

August was brought up in a toxic environment - oh, pony-feathers! But he's been doing alright with the guy who's now his best mate. Oh, until that mate's bro comes along. Who's his twin yet sexy as all get out. 

But August has more secrets to hide. And not just that stolen thong! 

Can Alyx help August face his demons?

- a very sweet, mutually supportive, slushy romance - hay, yeah!

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - THE RINGMASTER - All the fun of the faery fair!

The Ringmaster by Kota Quinn

Date read: 25th May2023

My rating: 5*
Genre I reckon: m/m circus shenanigans

Buy link: Amazon 

Oh my! I was waiting the whole series to find out about Seven, and I was highly satisfied! Discovering Peanut's story was just as enthralling, to be fair. A spot of shibari added in? Yes, please.

I absolutely devoured this book. 

I LOVE how this series feels like it's written by one author, even though each book is by a different person. The characters appear in one another's stories, and the writing voice is similar enough not to be jarring. All are fairly low angst and high steam with muchly cuteness (& gorgeousness).

I'm so ready for more. Please tell me there will be more!! There will be more, right? 

(and I didn't even crack one joke about him being the master of a certain someone's ring! ;-) )

Always in love and light,

TL

BOOK NEWS - LOVE BITES MORE

 

Somehow, I resisted the demands of my readers for more Love Bites books for six years! I can only apologise.

But, it gives me tremendous pleasure to announce that there is finally a stand-alone follow-up to The Darkness and Light Duology. And unlike its predecessor which was m/f, this one is m/m/m!

You may remember Elan and Arwyn from Love Bites and Love Bites Harder; they are Pryderi's best friends. Only, now he's happily mated, those two are left with an imbalance. An unsettling distance wedges itself between the three.

Elan and Arwyn had sworn an oath as younglings never to get together in the Den of Sin, because reasons! Basically, they don't want to destroy everything. 

But then an exotic male enters their clan with secrets of his own. And things get even rockier still. 

Could an all male triad be on the tarot cards in this fantasy tale of love and adventure?

Read Love Bites More to find out!

Also, if you are one of the first 50 readers to pre-order Love Bites More, you can claim your free gift here! I've had chibi stickers specially designed and created bookmarks. But once they're gone they're gone, so get in there quick!

On pre-order now.

Launch date: 20th July 2023

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Readers are the true magick for authors.

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - IMMORTAL MATCHMAKERS - Insanely good

Immortal Matchmakers Inc Series by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

Date read: 8th May2023

My rating: 5*
Genre I reckon: Humorous godly romance

Buy link: Amazon

Reaching the end of a series is such sweet sorrow! But it is better to have loved and finished than to never have read at all. 

This was a fitting, chaotic end to the series. And answered a lot of questions. Yet, asked a couple which allows for more godly mayhem should the author choose. Indeed, there is a spin-off book already. 

Finally, Mr Zac gets a proper pursuit. Of course, there's a whirlwind of a plot with Minky and Cimil "helping". 

I LOVED this series. Yes, some books were better than others. But every one had me smiling, giggling and grr-arghing. 

Whenever the world gets a bit much, I pick up an MJP book and a) realise it could be a whole lot worse and b) get cheered by the absurdity and humour contained within the pages. 

I thoroughly recommend this entire series (including the Accidentally Yours forerunners).

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - BITE ME - grr, baby!

 

Bite Me! by Fae Quinn

Date read: 21st October 2022

My rating: 4*
Genre I reckon: MM Paranormal Romance

Buy link: Amazon 

A wonderful debut novel with a lovely style.

Blair is a tortured soul on the run. Richard is a tall, not dark but white-haired and handsome vampire on his case - the new boy in town needs to be watched; he may not be safe.

I loved Blair's arc, watching him grow in confidence. And his penchant for kitsch, fangy clothing is super cute. 

Richard is tall and brooding. Until you scratch his surface. 

There are some really sweet moments. And the x2 steams are a huge payoff for the very slow burn.

A whole host of well-rounded characters pepper this gripping story e.g. Chastity, Collin and Boots (a kitty).

And the ending is all kinds of dramatic.

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - TOMMASO - tremendous

Tommaso by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

Date read: 31st March 2022

My rating: 5*
Genre I reckon: Godly Romance

Buy link: Amazon 

(*inappropriate noises*) Augh! That's better!!

I've been in a bit of a reading slump. Fortunately, I know of an author who never fails to raise my spirits. All I needed was Cimil's insanity to set me right. 

Former Maaskab, Tommaso is a good guy. Isn't he? Regardless, it looks like he's turning towards the dark side again. Yikes!

Can Char really save him in time? 

Excitement in heavy doses, along with the usual asshatedness of the gods, sarcasm, leather pants, evil unicorn...the usual wonderful fayre I've come to expect from Mimi. Hmmm...Mimi/Cimi? I have my suspicions - LOL! 

Honestly, just read this deliciousness! 

REVIEW - ORC-WARD ENCOUNTERS - Roaringly Good!

Orc-Ward Encounters by Sam Hall

Date read: 27th January 2022

My rating: 4*
Genre I reckon: Steamy Orcs Polyamorous

Buy link: Amazon 

I'm not gonna lie - I saw this on TikTok and totally bought it for the cover - like, yes please!!

I think this is my first orc romance.

So, we have a plus-size heroine (yay!). She's repeatedly dismissed as 'the fat friend' (boo!). But she stumbles (literally!) into another realm, at the olive green feet of some hulks, err... hunks... orcs!

Now, these are very lovely orcs - yummy on all levels. They've been raised to worship their mate. They are brothers-in-arms only (phew!). And wow, do they know how to worship?! Heat scale is scorchio! 

Now, there's some instant love here. Yet they all have to take their time over first courting, and figure out how they can work as a team (*coughs* one at a time). 

The characters are well-written, but I never felt the relationship beyond the physical.  And I wish Lay-la had been a bit stronger in protecting herself. We're given some beautiful insights into both worlds, including a town of fantasy beings. But let's face it, this isn't a book you read for deep, meaningful storylines - it's mostly about the hotness. 

A fun, steamy read with gorgeous orcs.

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - GHOST HUNTED - Grippingly haunting

Ghost Hunted by BL Maxwell

Date read: 31st October 2021

My rating: 3.5*
Genre I reckon: M/M Paranormal Romance

Buy link: Amazon 

Aww, poor Wade - he's not really into ghost hunting (something he tells the reader over and over!). But nonetheless, he follows his best friend, Jason (who he has a crush on), into The Vineyard House for a weekend of investigation. 

What they discover is more than they could ever have imagined. 

There's a really sweet love story AND a spooky ghost tale here. 

I did knock off a little bit of star because of the repetition, I have to say.

But, that aside, I really enjoyed reading this book. 

The characters are well-developed and I really did feel quite scared in places. It was a real page-turner. 

This has been on my TBR for ages - oops! But I'm so glad it finally made its way to the top so I could read it.

If you like those paranormal shows on TV (as I do) with a bit of romance too then this is the book for you.

Always in love and light,

TL

REVIEW - Wake Up Alpha - didn't let me sleep!

Wake Up Alpha by Anna Fury (ARC read)

Date read: 11th September 2021

My rating: 4.5*
Genre I reckon: Omegaverse

Buy link: Amazon - pre-order now for 16th Sep release

Phewee!! Who doesn't love a kickass heroine and a wounded hero? 

OMG, I consumed page after page, willing the author not to turn this awesome girl (Penelope) into a simpering victim. Without spoilers, she didn't and I love her for it!

Having read book 1, my expectations were now set. And this book exceeded them. 

Samson - OMG, Samson! I could just hug him. Maybe then climb him like a tree ;-) 

And Penny is fiery af in all the best ways. 

Their hurdles are realistic and heart-wrenching. When they have issues, they talk about them - there's a wonderful lack of severe misunderstanding; hoorah!

We are let into the pack a little deeper with book 2. There are abilities which come to light. And heck, they just make these hornbeasts even hotter in my eyes!! 

Followers of my reviews know how rare my 5* ratings are, and this very almost got one! 

But it's an excellent 4.5* from me.

However, I'm already itching for the next book, so maybe that'll clinch that final half?  

You like shifter romance? Paranormal? Omegaverse? 

If you don't already, you will by the end of this book. 

*I was privileged to receive an ARC of this book, but my review is all my own, honest opinion

Always in love and light,

TL