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Devious Revenge (Vicious Sinners 5) by Measha Stone-review tour

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Devious Revenge (Vicious Sinners 5) by Measha Stone-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 16, 2026

The DeAngelos thought they could steal what was ours. I’ll cross every boundary to make Sienna mine. Piece by piece, I will devour her until there’s nothing left but me.

To the victor goes the spoils, and she is the finest prize I’ve ever claimed.

The moment the veil is lifted and I see my bride walking down the aisle toward me, her fate is sealed. There will be no mercy. No negotiations. No illusions of choice. She will make her vows, take her place at my side, and crawl willingly into the cage I built for her.

She’s temptation stitched into lace. The harder I fight the pull of her, the more fierce my obsession grips me. She’s the enemy. The spoils of a war she had no part in. Now she’s wearing my ring, warming my bed, and bound to my authority.

And I love to see her bound.

The war may be over, but the vultures continue to circle. I will burn the world to ash before I let them get their claws into her.

She’s mine.
And her complete, willing submission?
That’s the sweetest revenge of all.

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REVIEW: Devious Revenge is the fifth and final book in the Vicious Sinners series by Measha Stone. This was a first time read for both the author and the series, but I didn’t have trouble getting into the book at all. For that reason I can safely say the series can be read as standalones in an interconnected storyline. This is Kaz and Sienna’s story. Like most of the series, there is a heavy hand in the mafia so check the trigger warnings that come with that.

Sienna is brutally thrown back into a world of control and chaos after finally thinking she escaped her abusive brothers, but fate has other plans for her. Manipulated by her family by the guise of protecting her nephew, she is married off to Kaz Volkov. Kaz is a play boy through and through, and has his own suspicions of her and their forced marriage. Slowly Kaz learns about his new wife, who she is and uncovers just how her family is blackmailing her. The more he learns about Sienna the more his need grows for her and the urge to protect her. Sienna isn’t a stranger to the work of mafia families, but the Volkovs teach her what true loyalty, love and family really mean.

For a book so fast paced, this book felt so much longer. I give the author major kudos for packing so much into a storyline. Kaz and Sienna have great chemistry and an even hotter connection to one another, the added element of suspense and drama was a great addition to the plot of the book. Both characters were engaging and interesting to read, the family drama between the families kept a level of danger and the spice kept everyone ready for the next page. Overall I enjoyed the book and would read the author again, curious to see what comes next.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl by Sierra Simone & Julie Murphy

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Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl (Academic Affairs 1) by Sierra Simone & Julie Murphy

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 13, 2026

Class is in session.

Maddie Kowalczk is ready to be a bad girl. When the rookie lecturer lands at Astra University, she’s looking to start fresh after a messy breakup. But her first night in town takes a twist when she bumps into Bram Loe—a reserved but incredibly handsome single dad she (not so accidentally) stole a parking spot from earlier that day. The unspoken chemistry as he locks eyes with her while she gets a birthday spanking at a local bar is hotter than a Bunsen burner at full flame.

Bram is looking for a break from his hectic life as an ecology professor and dad to rambunctious twins and a busy teenager. So when his college friend’s divorce celebration brings him face-to-face with the same delectable brat who stole his parking spot, he’s ready for a night to remember. But the next morning, Bram’s world turns upside down (and that’s not just the hangover talking). His new nanny? None other than Maddie, who also happens to be the new poli-sci adjunct at the university where he teaches.

Maddie is desperate and broke, so when Bram offers her a raise and the chance to set some ground rules, she can’t say no. As the two settle into their new roles, the normally unruffled Bram finds that no one riles him up like Maddie does, which is a problem when every argument feels like foreplay. Of course, Bram is an educator first and foremost, and he very quickly finds he can’t resist the temptation of instructing Maddie in the fundamentals of being a good girl.

And it turns out Maddie’s a hands-on learner…

•••••

REVIEW:When Julie and Sierra write together, there are two things I know for sure are going to happen. One, the book is gonna be top tier, and two, pure chaos. Couldn’t have been more on the nose with this one. From the wild minds of Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl is a standalone, spicy academy, nanny romance that is filled with so much spice it should come with its own maturity rating.

Maddie is new to Kansas and just getting her professional career started as a Poli-Sci Professor, even if it is only adjunctly. She’s had a rough go of things lately from breaking up with her ex, to living out of her car, life is a mess, but she has a plan. That plan crashes pretty quickly after a one night stand with a smoking hot stranger, a stranger that just happens to be her boss at her part time nanny gig, oh and her co-worker and fellow Professor as well. Fudge.

There is so much to unpack with Fundamentals. Maddie is a plus size woman trying to make her way in an academic profession that is determined to keep her down. When she meets Bram, she’s at a low point in her life, but also more determined than ever to prove not only to others that she has what it takes to succeed but also to herself. Bram is another story, he has all the green flags. When his ex wife heads out of town, he needs additional help with his twins and oldest daughter, this brings Maddie to his door. (The kids are freaking adorbs!) Their relationship quickly changes once they realize who they are to another, but that doesn’t stop the lust and chemistry they share to bubble over. Now they have to learn to navigate this new relationship together.

Holy, holy holy! Maddie and Bram have to be the hottest couples I’ve read so far this year. Let’s get the spice outta the way. Yes, there is quite a bit of spice in this book, toss in a bratty Maddie and a Daddy Dom Bram and this is gonna knock your socks off. There is also so so much to the plot and growth to the story, and those parts kept me more engaged. (not that the spice isn’t good) Maddie and Bram both had so much going on in their lives before and during getting together, there were of course parts that they dealt with together, but each also had difficulties to overcome on their own. I don’t normally gravitate towards college/academy tropes, but Julie and Sierra have never let me down before. Maddie and Bram’s dynamic both in and out of the bedroom really works for them, even more so with the age gap. Bram taught things to Maddie and Maddie in turn taught Bram to loosen up a bit and to let things go. Maddie also goes through a lot of stereotypes in the book as a woman in a field that predominantly men, not to mention she is also a plus size woman. I love how this is represented as something real that she experiences and not just a filler for chapter length. There isn’t enough of this type of representation in books these days let alone romance so the fact that these authors can make it so, just adds to the girl power that they already knew they had. There is a particular character I would like to see have their own story, but I’m not a spoiler kinda girly. You’ll have to read to find out.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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For Now (Star-Crossed City 3) by Ari Wright-review tour

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For Now (Star-Crossed City 3) by Ari Wright-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 8, 2026

Marco Amir is great at his job.

With one notable exception.

He absolutely cannot keep himself away from the beautiful, wallflower wedding planner.

He’s supposed to be protecting her from the rabid media, ensuring there are no leaks that compromise the big event. Though, as threats close in and his carefully laid plans begin to unravel, Marco finds he isn’t just guarding Alice because he has to, but because he’s pretty sure she just might be the one…

If he can somehow convince her their connection isn’t just for now.

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REVIEW: FOR NOW is the third book in the Star-Crossed City series by the ever talented Ari Wright. As always, I do recommend reading a series in order to get the most out of it, but each book can be read as a standalone in an interconnected series. Past book characters do play a part in For Now, so I do strongly recommend reading the first two books. Now onto the good stuff!

Alice is a wallflower, shy, klutzy and prefers her tea and books to socializing and parties. She is kind and smart, but like so many of us not the most confident in herself or how she looks. Alice is a plus size baddie, but due to her horrible (and I do mean horrible) mother, she struggles with self-love and trusting others. One day at work, her lovely, but crazy friend Tris manages to talk Alive into taking on a client for a last minute wedding for their mutual friend Ella. Here’s the kicker though, Ella is marrying Grayson (book one) and he is loaded and famous, so everyone is out for the details for the wedding of the century, thus leaving Alice as the odd one out. She’s never done an event this big, but she can’t leave her friend in a bind, and agrees to do it. Poor Alice just wasn’t prepared for the “security” that it came with.

Marco is just what you would think a security executive would be, tall, broad, muscular, alpha-male, but he’s also a hopeless romantic. When he scopes her out for a risk assignment, he’s obsessed from the first meeting. (and what a meet cute it is) Marco quickly learns that Alice isn’t like any woman he has met before, that she is gonna be the one. The one he wants to spend the rest of his life with, there’s just one catch. She doesn’t think he really wants her. Marco makes it his mission to protect her from all things crazy wedding, but also to show her just how serious he is about their future together. He just wasn’t expecting the thing wanting to harm them was more connected to him than his clients.

I freaking loved this! Ari’s books always leave me feeling just a little bit lighter after reading them, and For Now was the same. Alice is my soul sister, she is such a relatable character and I love how much she grows throughout the book, and Marco, well we all need a Marco in our corner one day. It was fun seeing how some of the other characters have fared after their books, and even Tris (who I hope gets a book) was a kick in the pants. I will say, towards the end, I was a little unhappy with Alice for believing that b.s (no spoilers) but her character was still growing so I will look past it. For Now is a story of found family, self-love and acceptance, and learning what true love really looks like.

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Reviewed by Sarah

Ari was once entirely sane, but then she realized sanity is overrated and decided  to write sporty Omegaverse smut. Because life is short, you know? She loves really embarrassing music, moody weather, and any story where the bad guy gets the girl. Because what’s Happily Ever After without a little (or a lot of) spice? You can follow her works in progress, favorite reads, and very pink aesthetic
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Wish (Men of Inked Sinners 4) by Chelle Bliss-review

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Wish (Men of Inked Sinners 4) by Chelle Bliss-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 30, 2025

I thought I’d be single forever, but my hot single dad neighbor had other plans.

Zoey Gallo
I didn’t want to date anymore. After a string of disappointments, I swore off relationships forever. But when a handsome single dad moves next door, I find my resolve slipping, no matter how hard I tell myself to stay strong.

Hunter Evans
I’m completely out of my element. New town. New job. A fresh start. I was there for one reason and one reason only—to be closer to my little girl. But after spending time with my new beautiful neighbor, I wonder if I’m missing out on something more in life.

But when someone from Zoey’s past tries to tear us apart, do we have what it takes to get our happily ever after?

•••••

REVIEW:Back in the saddle we go with the Gallo Family. Book four in the Men of Inked Sinner series, Wish is the story of Zoey and Hunter. As always, I recommend reading the series in order to get the most out of it, but each book can be read as a standalone in the interconnected series.

Zoey has had so really crapping luck with men, her latest (ex) boyfriend is now in jail after taking hands to her, and we all know how the Gallo’s take to that. She has learned the hard way that men outside of her family just can’t be trusted with her heart and maybe being alone isn’t as bad as it seems. That is until she sees her sister with her new baby and is reminded how badly she too wants that one day. Enter Hunter.

Hunter is new to town and taking up a job with her cousin Tate, who of course decides to play matchmatcher. Did I mention Hunter is also Zoey’s new neighbor? Yup that’s right, the single dad next door. Hunter however is dealing with a lot of family drama and isn’t sure if he is up to a new relationship. After all, he moved to Chicago to be closer to his daughter while her mother fights cancer. Slowly though, Hunter and Zoey start spending more time together and their chemistry builds quickly, then as life does, drama ensues. Zoey’s ex makes an appearance and starts stalking her and causing all kinds of issues, now Hunter has to decide if he can handle the drama of that and his own drama at the same time.

As always, the Gallo Family has some crazy family dynamics, but ones we all secretly wish for. I loved Hunter’s daughter, she’s a sweetie who added such warmth to the story. The added suspense from Zoey’s ex was an interesting turn, but poor Hunter just didn’t know what he was getting into with this family. I’m looking forward to seeing how the series finishes.

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Not So Simple Lyrics (Heartbreak Mixtapes 1) by Claudia Burgoa

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Not So Simple Lyrics (Heartbreak Mixtapes 1) by Claudia Burgoa-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 30, 2025

He was my first love. My first heartbreak.

The boy who made the one mistake I’ll never forgive.

Roderick Wilder and I grew up side by side—two kids tangled up in music, mixtapes, and lyrics that felt like they belonged only to us. Then he destroyed everything we had and disappeared, chasing a future without me.

Twelve years later, he’s back.

Not the rising star I remember, but a man who’s broken, scarred, and desperate to rewrite his story.

The problem? I’ve already started falling for someone else—an anonymous stranger I trade late-night messages with, sharing lyrics and reliving the bands that shaped us.

He feels safe.He feels new.He feels like everything Roderick isn’t.But soon I might need to choose between the stranger who makes me believe again . . .and the boy who once destroyed me.

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REVIEW:The first book in what I hope to be a lengthy new series, (Not so) Simple Lyrics is the first installment in the Heartbreak Mixtapes series by Claudia Burgoa. One thing that we know about this author is that her books are always going to give us the BEST stories filled with angst, loss and refound love.

Kit and Roderick grew up together in music royalty, it seemed natural that they too would follow in those same footsteps. It was even more natural that they both fall in love and have a world-wind relationship that fuels their music even more. Unfortunately nothing worked out the way they wanted it to, Roderick breaks Kit’s heart in two and sends them both down a sad, dangerous path for years to come. Now, over a decade later they meet again, but not in the way most would think. Without knowing who one another are, they slowly begin their second chance romance over online chats and sharing their love of music all over again. When the truth comes out though, who each of them is, what they have shared, lets just say that Kit has a few choice words to say.

Ms. Claudia, you are the real music maker sister! The amount of research that this book required alone is amazing, from the songs, to the throw back of the 90’s, all of it was top tier. Kit and Roderick have such a complicated relationship, but one that was founded by their mutual love of all things music. I loved seeing their passion for the art and what they created together. I had a really hard time wrapping my mind around the reason Roderick breaks up with Kit, it really didn’t set well with me, but the plot pushes on and so did I. As their rekindled relationship blossoms, we get snippets of their past together and that was a great way to bring another layer to their relationship. The spice was spicying, the angst was angsting and the ending made me wishing the next one in the series was already out.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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The Mysterious One (The Weston Group 3) by Marni Mann-review tour

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The Mysterious One (The Weston Group 3) by Marni Mann-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 29, 2025

I’m the mysterious one. The angriest alphahole who never bends. And she’s the woman who will bring me to my knees.

As the executive chef and face of my family’s billion-dollar empire, time is the one luxury I don’t have. With endless responsibilities and nonstop demands, I lost my passion and love for the art of cooking. What used to be my dream job is now my worst nightmare. I was ready to walk away and give up everything we’d built …

Until Alivia happened.

She was supposed to be a temporary diversion so we could satisfy each other’s desires and then never see each other again …

Yet I knew she was different right away. A woman who was my complete opposite, the calm to my storm. The sunshine to my darkness. With a body that left me speechless.

What I didn’t see was how much we both craved a break.
Me from a career that would eventually kill me, her from an abusive home life.

When two people in pain connect, an explosion erupts. That was us. All fire and longing, mixed with a genuine need to seek shelter in one another’s arms.

While I’m still savoring the taste of her on my lips, I see her again unexpectedly and wonder … is our connection enough to surpass the secrets between us, or were we only meant to have those two nights together?

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REVIEW:Grumpy chef meets bubbly wanna be chef…a perfect match.

The Mysterious One is the next installment in The Weston Group series by Marni Mann. As always, I recommend reading a series in order to get the most out of it, but each book can be read as a standalone in the interconnected series. Characters from previous books are part of the working book so there may be spoilers, be warned now. There are some off page trigger warnings that some may find..well triggering, so check those before reading.

Walker Weston (such a hot name fyi) is a big grumpy jerk that takes himself just a little too seriously, but with the responsibilities that he has it’s no wonder he is the way he is. While he may be all these things, he is also a world renowned chef, he has five star restaurants all over the world and literally has people lining up to eat the food he prepares. The only problem? He’s miserable. His love for cooking is gone, his passion is tried up and he is just angry. When he hits an all time low, his sister Eden signs him up for Hooked Up, the dating app, at first he is against it, but the more she tells him the more he agrees that maybe a few days with a woman getting his rocks off wouldn’t be so bad. Not if the woman is Sky. Her haunting blue eyes and beauty draw him into sending her a message and waiting for a response.

Alivia Todd AKA Sky is nothing but a positive person. Dealt nothing but a shoty hand since birth, she survives her drunk, alcoholic mother and step-father who abuses her and still manages to find hope in a better future. After a particularly bad night of emotional warfare from her mother’s husband, Alivia sees the message from Whiskey35 and is surprised to see such a high percent match, 100% is rare. Even more so when she sees his picture, dark hair and beard with green eyes. She takes a chance and meets up with him. During the two days they are together their chemistry and passion run absolutely wild, neither can get enough of the other, and when their time together comes to end, neither of them want it to end. Even if they both know they can’t have more. Fast forward, Alivia starts a second job, one that pays well and that will give her the means to finally move out from under her parents thumb, she soon finds out who her new boss is. That’s right. Walker Weston, AKA Whiskey35.

What a Wammy!! Walker and Alivia were a treat to read, and I love the Weston series so much. With only one book left in the series, I’m both so thrilled and sad to see it finally releases. In parts of this book, Walker had me pulling out my hair in frustration, but in others, he was a big cuddling giant. I loved how loving he becomes as their relationship starts to grow, they each come from such different backgrounds, but they fit each other beyond well. As the book progresses and we get more and more back story from both of them, it really opens the main leads up to another level of emotional growth both in themselves and in each other. Walker needed a reminder of why he loves cooking, the passion it gives him, the joy and laughter. Alivia needed Walker’s protection and his love, not in a way that meant she was being taken care of by a man, but the support and love she never got from her own mother. I ADORED Walker’s cooking metaphor for their relationship, it brought out such a sweet side to him. Overall all really, really enjoyed the book and can’t wait to see how the series finishes out.

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Reviewed by Sarah

Best-selling Author Marni Mann knew she was going to be a writer since middle school. While other girls her age were daydreaming about teenage pop stars, Mann was fantasizing about penning her first novel. She crafts sexy, titillating stories that weave together her love of darkness, mystery, passion, and human emotion. A New Englander at heart, she now lives in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and their two dogs who subsequently have been characters in her books. When she’s not nose deep in her laptop working on her next novel, she’s scouring for chocolate, sipping wine, traveling to new locations, and devouring fabulous books.

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A Pack of Mistletoe (Omega Book Club 4) by Veronica Samek-review

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A Pack of Mistletoe (Omega Book Club 4) by Veronica Samek-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK : Release Date November 25, 2025

Rose has been running from her controlling family for years. Even taking an experimental drug to mask her true designation and live as a beta. But when her supply runs out and her family closes in, she’ll do anything to protect herself and the small town she’s grown to love.

The Sterling Pack has a problem of their own. They must bond with an omega by New Year’s Eve or lose everything. When they meet a stubborn “beta” willing to fake a bond, it seems like the perfect solution to their impossible deadline.

But as Rose’s suppressed omega breaks to the surface with a vengeance, bonds will be tested and truths revealed. With her family closing in and the pack’s inheritance on the line, fate might just deliver the Christmas miracle they never saw coming.

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REVIEW: 🎄 The Omega Book Club Strikes again 🎄

The next installment in the Omega Book Club series has arrived and oh my goodness it will kick off the holiday season for sure. A Pack of Mistletoe is a small-town, cozy Christmas, omegaverse romance that will surely bring all the holiday spirit to its readers. As always, I recommend reading a series in order to get the most out of it, The Omega Book Club series can each be read as standalones in an interconnected series though.

We are welcomed back to the small-town of Lakeside Point, and even better it’s Christmas time! Our story takes us back to Rose, who we have met in past books, she’s an unofficial member of the Omega Book Club as she is a beta. Or is she. Rose has a secret, one that she has kept in hopes of keeping her horribly controlling family away from her. She’s not a beta, she’s an omega. In hopes of keeping her secret, takes an experimental drug in order to suppress her true self and to stay hidden from her family. But now the secret is out, now they have found her, and she doesn’t know what to do. Rose doesn’t want to leave her life, she loves her friends and her small-town, she loves the life she has made for herself, but her family has found her and they don’t take no for an answer. Just when all hope seems to be lost Rose learns of the Sterling Pack and the problem that they face, maybe, just maybe they can strike a deal.

The Sterling Pack is facing a dilemma, they must bond with an Omega by New Year’s Eve or risk losing everything. When they meet Rose, they think she is nothing more than a beta willing to help them out of a tough spot, not that she could, they need an Omega, not a beta. When she tells them her story, that she is an omega, her real identity, it sounds like the perfect solution. They get the omega they need, and Rose gets the protection of the Sterling Pack. It’s a win win. As Rose slowly comes off the effects of the drugs, and her omega reveals herself, it becomes clear that the new pack’s plan must change, Rose isn’t just any omega, she’s their scent match.

Together Evander, Kai, Logan, Harlan, Wyatt and Rose build relationships with one another. Kai and Wyatt finally find one another, and of course Evander and Logan. I love how the guys each have a special relationship together as well and not just for the spicy bits. It makes them more vulnerable in a way, and I think Rose needs that from her pack.

What a lovely, cozy Christmas read! I really enjoy it when a book can give the reader a little bit of escapism and this cozy small-town in Michigan makes for the perfect place for that. As more and more of Rose’s back story is revealed, and how she knows not one, but two of her new Alpha’s, the plot really starts to unfold and when it finally ends I find myself wishing for more and more. I love this series and all of the many many characters, I am both excited and sad to have only one book left.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Kind of a Big Feeling (Hallow’s End 3) by Patricia Prior-review

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💜Kind of a Big Feeling (Hallow’s End 3) by Patricia Prior-review💜

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 15, 2025

Ten years of friendship. One wedding. And a lot of feelings no one’s talking about.

I’m the girl who has it all under control…until it comes to Caleb Miller. My best friend since high school, he’s loud, loyal, and allergic to emotional responsibility. And for better or worse, he’s always been my person.
So when his brother’s wedding rolls around and he needs a plus-one to survive the family chaos, I volunteer. Because what’s seven days and one shared room between friends?
Except now we’re toeing a line we swore we’d never cross.
I’m still holding out for Mr. Right, and Caleb isn’t him. At least, not yet. He’s still figuring out what feelings even mean.
But somehow, the one thing I didn’t expect is the only thing I can’t stop thinking about.

•••••

REVIEW:Hallow’s End has come to an end with book three in the trilogy. Kind of a Big Feeling in the final installment in the series and features a friends to lovers romance. While I normally recommend reading a series in order, even when it’s a standalone, I did not in this series, and it didn’t affect the reading at all. That being said, I did find myself downloading the first two books because this was so good.

Ivy is the girl next store, or more apt, the unique girl next store. She loves her books and crystals, so much so that she has her own business dedicated to them. She lives life to the beat of her own drum in a way that many people (myself included) wish they could. All in all Ivy leads the average life of a book nerd, all expect her best friend Caleb. Caleb is just what you expect him to be. Loud, outgoing and loyal to a fault, so much so that they have been friends since high school. The man is anything but emotionally available and Ivy knows it, but their relationship works for them.

Until it doesn’t. Until a family wedding sends them down a path that they may have always been on, but one they both were too afraid to start down.

The agreement was simple: attend the wedding as Caleb’s date, spend a week doing family events and go back home. Simple right? Nope, not even a little. Together these two develop a deeper relationship than the friendship that they have come to cherish.

This was a first time for me for this author and I did enjoy it, it was a nice break from all the holiday reads that I have been consuming. Ivy and Caleb have always had more than friendly feelings for one another, but neither wanted to risk their friendship on the chance that something could go wrong. Watching Caleb mature, at least emotionally, was definitely worth the read, he is such a good guy and knows Ivy so well, however when the book first started, I really wasn’t vibing with him. Thankfully that did change, and he was able to win Ivy over. Their banter and giggly moments made the story feel warm and welcoming, this author knows how to write a good romance.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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