I posted about a book club me and a few book friends have started over on Instagram!
We were all talking and bemoaning our tbr piles so we decided to form a simple, relaxed, free book club where we can read our tbr and discuss the book!
If you want to take a look the club is called @TheRelaxedReadingCorner (on Instagram)
For April we have chosen 2 books and invited people to pick a this or that (or both!!!)……..
If you want to join in, comment on the book announcement post and we’ll add you into the chat group!
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Topic: Indie/Self-Published Books
I love an indie author book. In fact, back in 2012 probably to around 2016 when money was really tight for me, indies were all I read because their books are much more affordable and so good!
So here’s a few of my faves!
Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic Anything Cora Reilly Anything Kristen Ashley Untouchable by Sam Mariano Priest by Sierra Simone Fear Me by BB Reid Last Riders by Jamie Begley Taunting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee
Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA.
A competitive figure skater since she was five years old, a full college scholarship thanks to her place on the Maple Hills skating team, and a schedule that would make even the most driven person weep, Stassie comes to win.
No exceptions.
Nathan Hawkins has never had a problem he couldn’t solve. As captain of the Maple Hills Titans, he knows the responsibility of keeping the hockey team on the ice rests on his shoulders.
When a misunderstanding results in the two teams sharing a rink, and Anastasia’s partner gets hurt in the aftermath, Nate finds himself swapping his stick for tights, and one scary coach for an even scarier one.
The pair find themselves stuck together in more ways than one, but it’s fine, because Anastasia doesn’t even like hockey players…right?
A fab, spicy sports romance!
So, we have:
~ Anastasia, figure skater, controls herself down to the minute and is basically a commitment-phobe because of it. Not going to lie, Anastasia got on my wick a bit for the first quarter of the book but her character growth was immense and I can totally see why this was written the way it was so props to the author.
~ Nate, hockey player, captain and general nice guy. He is just so caring, I loved him! I need me a Nate!
~ A group of friends who are all fabulous and I’d love to have on my side, especially Henry. All except Aaron. Aaron ugh. I hate that guy.
I really enjoyed this read, twas spicy! But I think maybe this could have been condensed, there was a lot of stuff that I don’t think needed to be there, particularly round the middle part of the book.
The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer It’s a chance to share news, a post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received.
Hi everyone, hope you’ve had a good week? Happy April!
It’s felt like a busy week but, looking back, I’m not really sure it was! I had the office on Thursday and also parents evening for my son and I found out I got a new job, so that’s very exciting!
A good reading week for me with 2 physicals and 2 audios!
What I’ve Read
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Kingdom of Blood and Betrayal by Holly Renee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Crystal Crowned by Elise Kova ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
New arrivals
The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten
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Feature – New to me authors in 2023 Review – What Lurks Between the Fates by Harper L Woods
For weeks, we retraced our steps back to Mistfell and the lingering shadow of the Veil at the boundary between realms. Traveling through the kingdom, I denied the evidence in front of me, unable to fathom that I wasn’t the lost princess of Faerie. Instead, it is Fallon who must fear the consequences of her heritage. Which leaves me with a single, unanswered question.
Then, I awoke, caged high above the throne of the Queen of Air & Darkness.
Mab is the Queen who keeps all of Alfheimr held squirming within her clawed grasp. She uses the children of Faerie to sustain the magic granted to her by the cursed gem atop her crown, which has carved her from the girl she once was into a dark vessel, obsessed with power. She thrives on cruelty, and wields our love as an instrument for pain.
Now, I’ll play the games of the Fae.
I’m a curiosity, my presence an enigma that was never foreseen. I may not be Mab’s daughter, yet she still keeps me close, as she forges me into a weapon against humans and Fae alike. Mab may not own me yet, but she controls the life of the man I love. There is nothing I wouldn’t do to see him freed.
Even if I have to become the villain to do it.
‘If you suffer, I suffer too. If you bleed, I bleed as well. If you die, then I will follow.’
Back with Estrella and Caldis and we are introduced to Mab and the delights of Alfheimer.
Winter Solstice approaches and with it 13 days of fun that Mab has planned (note – it’s not fun for the people there!)
I don’t want to say anything about the plot but I will say Mab is a relentless villain while Estrella is light in the darkness.
This was dark, spicy and there is a lot of gruesome stuff in here so if you’re squeamish, beware!
I still have so many questions! Will we ever know what Estrella is? When will my fave, Holt be back?! Where is Fenrir? I need them!
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Topic: Books for People Who Liked Author X
This was really hard for me because I don’t really tend to compare authors and stories. I know what I like and that’s it. So I’ve put a little spin on this and that’s authors who write the same genre that I really enjoyed!!! (Is that lame?!!)
Romance Kristen Ashley -> Anne Malcom Tessa Bailey -> Ali Hazlewood Cora Reilly -> Cara Clare
Fantasy Rachel Gillig -> JJA Harwood Holly Black -> Cassandra Clare TJ Klune -> Casey McQuiston
Adult romantasy Amelia Hutchins -> Katee Robert Sangu Mandanna -> Sarah Hawley Raven Kennedy -> Jennifer L Armentrout
The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer It’s a chance to share news, a post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received.
Hi everyone, hope you’ve had a good week?
The clocks have gone forward and I know tomorrow I will mainly be tired!!!
It’s been a good week, nothing much done apart from work and school for my son – sometimes those are the best weeks!
The books I read are below but note that 2 of these books I started the week before but didn’t manage to finish in time for last update, I finished both the day after!
What I’ve Read
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Winners Curse by Marie Rutkoski ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
What Lurks Between the Fates by Harper L Woods ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 The Liars Crown by Abigail Owen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Reputation by Lex Croucher ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
New arrivals
Gothikana by Runyx
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