Books
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Few books capture the senses as vividly as Chocolat by Joanne Harris. This novel is a feast for the imagination, steeped in the aromas of cocoa, the warmth of a small French village, and the clash of tradition against temptation. First published in 1999, Chocolat remains a timeless tale of magic, rebellion, and self-discovery. I
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Look, I was going to write something productive today. Maybe even dust off that half-finished post about all the series I’ve started and abandoned (and for those following along at home, you know it’s a long list). But then The Prince and the Player by Nora Phoenix was released today, and since I was lucky
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Recently, when downloading my ebooks, my husband noticed I had 56 Lauren Gilley books. I think he was stunned. Then he realized I also have them as ‘book trophies’—signed physical copies. What can I say? I like what I like. And Lauren Gilley? She delivers every time. Price of Angels is a protection story at
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Some books come into your life at the right time, changing how you read forever. It sounds strange to type that about a romance novel, but yet, here we are. For me, that book was Sacked by Jen Frederick. It was my first romance novel, and unknowingly, it set me on a path of devouring
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When talking about Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series, there’s one book that stands out above the rest: Heated Rivalry. And let’s be real—Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are the heart of this series. They’re the couple everyone remembers, the one that set the bar impossibly high for every hockey romance that followed. But what makes
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It’s been a month since Onyx Storm hit shelves, and while I’ve seen my fair share of criticism, I have to say—I really enjoyed it. Rebecca Yarros knows how to craft an addictive story, and this installment delivered the kind of high-stakes action and emotional gut punches that kept me hooked. I’m a child of
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I Didn’t Expect to Like It, But Here We Are… Look, sometimes you pick up a book just to shake things up. I’ve been in a bit of a reading rut lately, so I figured, why not? Ruby Dixon is basically the queen of sci-fi romance, and Bull Moon Rising sounded weird enough to be
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If you’ve dipped a toe into MM hockey romance, chances are you’ve at least heard of Rachel Reid. She’s a big hitter in this space, and for good reason. Game Changer, the first book in her Game Changers series, set the stage for what would become one of the most beloved hockey romance series out
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Celebrating 10 Years of Fearless: The Book That Sparked a Love Affair A decade ago, Lauren Gilley released Fearless, a book that wasn’t just a story—it was an experience. It was raw, it was real, and it burrowed into my heart in a way that few books have. The phrasing is special; it makes my
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I should preface this by saying that I really enjoyed Iron Flame. After Fourth Wing reignited my love for fast-paced, high-stakes fantasy, I was ready for the next chapter in Violet’s journey, and Rebecca Yarros absolutely delivered. This book was huge, and yet, I devoured it. The tension, the battles, the dragons—everything felt bigger, bolder,
Books, Boots and Bakeries 