Blog Tour: The Wedding Engagement - Review!

The Wedding Engagement by Allison Zoe

Planning a wedding is so romantic . . . except when it’s not yours, and you’re planning it with the guy you’re secretly crushing on.   Scottish schoolteacher Liv Holland has a secret. She’s been carrying a torch for Arran Adebayo, her brother’s best friend, for years. A blind date gone wrong cements in Liv’s mind that Arran has no romantic interest in her whatsoever. But then, with her brother set to marry her own best friend, she and Arran are enlisted to help plan the festivities… After being left at the altar by his ex, single father Arran is having trouble managing his growing feelings towards the woman who is both his best friend’s sister and his son’s Liv. Then his mind is blown when fate thrusts them together for an unexpected blind date, but he messes up his chance to tell her how he feels.   As the big day approaches and Liv and Arran’s connection intensifies, their chemistry chafes against their checkered romantic histories. Risking everything for love could mean losing each other forever . . . or being the next ones to find their happy ever after.

-summary and cover via GOODREADS

Review: This was a great romance! I loved Liv and Arran as characters, going from friends to more. I think weddings/wedding planning make for great book plots (a!ways room for so much drama and humor), so I was definitely happy with that. Overall, this was a delightful romance novel, that I would definitely recommend trying it!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

October TBR!

My October TBR list! Will I actually get to read all of these this month? Maybe, maybe not. But I’m going to have fun trying! I’ve been saving a couple of these books until fall got here, because I felt they would be perfect for the autumn vibes. 

I’m particularly looking forward to A MERRY LITTLE MURDER PLOT releasing (the next in my favorite cozy series), and finally reading EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FAIRIES (which I have heard so many wonderful things about), but I’m really looking forward to all of these books! I’m currently in the middle of ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN, which has been an absolute delight to read!

What books do you want to read this month? :)

Review: This Book Kills!

This Book Kills by Ravena Guron

I'll make it clear from the I did not kill Hugh Henry Van Boren. I didn't even help…Well, not intentionally.

All Jess Choudhary wants is to keep her head down, do her work, and make it through high school without any problems. As a scholarship student—and one of only two students of Indian heritage—her future at the elite school depends on her ability to keep a low profile and spotless record. But when one of the most popular and richest kids in the school ends up dead in the exact same way as a character in a short story she wrote, Jess unintentionally finds herself at the center of the investigation.

And then Jess receives an anonymous text thanking her for the inspiration.

As rumors run rampant about who the murderer could be, Jess knows if she doesn't solve this mystery herself, she'll finally have something in common with she'll be dead too.

-summary and cover via Goodreads

Review: This was a fantastic YA Mystery novel! It had plenty of twists, and an ending that I didn't predict, which is always nice when a mystery is able to surprise me. Jess was a great main character, and I thought all the supporting characters were well written. I know this was meant to be a standalone, but I would love to have more books featuring Jess and her friends. I figure at that school there are probably a lot more mysteries to investigate! Overall, I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys a good mystery!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag: 2024 Edition!

Hi, everyone! I know I haven't blogged in awhile. I talked a little bit about why on social media, but long story short, my health has not been great, and my computer no longer works, so I have to use my kindle fire tablet to blog, which has taken time to get used to working with. But I miss blogging! I've had plans to return for awhile, and I decided why not with the Mid Year Tag? 

And yes, I realize that this is going up the last day of July, which is technically past the mid year mark, but I'm posting it anyway. :P

Best book you’ve read so far in 2024?

I thought a lot about what book to put for this answer, and I decided to go with FATAL FIRST EDITION by Jenn McKinlay, the 14th book in the Library Lover's series. I read this book with my Mom (this is her favorite series), and I loved discussing it with her while we read! Also, it was another fantastic book featuring Lindsey, Sully, and their friends. And part of the book takes place on a train? I want more books, particularly mysteries, to feature trains! The vibes are perfect.

Best sequel you've read so far in 2024?

The 14th Library Lover's mystery, see above! :)

New release you haven't read yet, but want to?

There are many, many books I could list here, but I really want to read THE LOVE REMEDY by Elizabeth Everett, and

Most anticipated release for the second half of the year?

Is it too much if I say the next Library Lover's book, A MERRY LITTLE MURDER PLOT? :)

Biggest disappointment?

I don't want to answer this question...

Biggest surprise?

I'm going to go with a Picture Book for this one, and say A BEAR, A BEE, AND A HONEY TREE by Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott. I went into this with no expectations, and was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved it! This was a delightful PB, that told an adorable story about a bear, with very few words. I highly recommend it!

Favorite new author (debut or new to you)?

Ravena Guron! I read an e-ARC of THIS BOOK KILLS from the publisher (Look for my review in September!), and loved it! I really look forward to reading more by this author.

Newest fictional crush?

I really loved Max from HAPPILY NEVER AFTER by Lynn Painter!

Newest favorite character?

Sophie and Max from HAPPILY NEVER AFTER were both great!

Book that made you cry?

I know there have been multiple books this year, but I don't remember which ones at the moment...

Book that made you happy?

All the ones I've mentioned here!

Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)?

I haven't bought many physical books this year, so I don't know what to put here? *ponders*

What books do you need to read by the end of the year?

ALL OF THEM. But honestly, I have so many I want/need to read!

What books have been your favorite (so far) in 2024? :)

March '24 Mini Reviews!

Here are mini reviews for a few March releases!

Maya's Laws of Love by Alina Khawaja

I really enjoyed reading this debut adult romance, and I look forward to what Ms. Khawaja writes next!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

This was a really unique mystery, with lots of twists and turns! I would definitely recommend to those who think it sounds interesting!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

Damned If I Duke by Anna Bradley

This was a good historical romance with great characters and an interesting plot!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

A Governess's Guide to Passion and Peril by Manda Collins

This was another wonderful adult historical romance/mystery from Manda Collins! Her characters are always great, with a fun plot. I would definitely recommend to fans of her previous novels!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

A Deadly Endeavor by Jenny Adams

I really liked this historical mystery! The characters and plot were interesting. I would definitely recommend to those who think it sounds good!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati Alexander

This was a good adult contemporary romance, that I would definitely recommend to those who think it sounds interesting!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

Rules for Rule Breaking by Talia Tucker

This was a great YA debut novel, with great characters and a fun plot! I look forward to what Ms. Tucker writes next!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.