Magic in the Moonlight

We’re back today with Magic in the Moonlight by Jamie Schlosser, the book that follows directly behind Monster in the Moonlight. As always, it’s a treat to go back to Valora where fated mates and romance are overwhelming themes against the fight for good and evil.

• Genre: Fantasy Romance
• Heat Level: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
• Overall Rating: 6/6 Glass Slippers

This book picks up where the first left off, with Hannah and Ellister safe in the picturesque Day Court. A forging of new bonds promises renewed hope for the future, and the pair take advantage of their newfound freedom and powers to settle into their life together, even picking out a home. But a magical bargain still overshadows them both, and they just hope they can outrun it.

If they can’t, if they have to face it, how far will they go to keep not only their love but their lives intact?

Talk about a satisfying conclusion to a duet. And steamy! Schlosser always manages to surprise me with the way she writes intimacy. I’ve read all her fated mate and fae books, so it’s lovely how nothing’s ever gotten stale. Each couple, their romance, and their…tastes always come off as perfectly unique.

Enemies to lovers, touch her and I’ll kill you, fated mates, time travel, different dimensions, vampires, humans, and fae all have a place in this book, so I think it has something special for every fantasy romance reader.

The Cruel Prince

I’m a few years late on The Cruel Prince train, but it’s better late than never when it comes to The Folk of the Air series by Holly black.

• Genre: YA Fantasy
• Heat Level: ❤️
• Overall Rating: 6/6 Glass Slippers

Jude and her sisters lived a normal human life until a man broke into their home one day, killing their parents and taking them away to a land across the water that they’ve only dreamed of. The man, Madoc, is a fairy, and her oldest sister Vivienne’s real father. He raises Jude and her twin sister as his own, but there’s no place for humans in the beautiful, dangerous world of Elfhame.

As Jude fights to earn her place as one of the royal knights, she also fights the young Prince Cardan and his friends, who delight in torturing mortals. But as much as her mortality is a curse, it’s also a benefit when the elder prince Dain, next in line to the throne, welcomes her into his underground network of spies. After all, humans can lie, making her mortality a very useful thing to have.

Jude longs to fit in and finally find where she belongs, but even her own family seems to work against her. As she unravels court secrets and tries to keep herself alive, it seems she might belong in the fairly world after all.

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I wasn’t sure how I would like this book. I’ve heard mixed reviews and didn’t know how the book being YA would affect my score. But I was pleasant surprised by how much I enjoyed it, even without the dramatic romance I was promised. That is literally the only thing I felt was missing, but it is a YA book, so I didn’t expect Jude and Prince Cardan to get freaky in fairy land right off the bat.

The world building was amazing. I grew up on books like The Hobbit, Abhorsen series, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, so I appreciate the level of care and creativity Black put into this book. But it’s clear she also did her research into real fairly lore to build her characters and the rules by which they live by. She showed the fae as beautiful but dangerous, tricky and deadly. Perfection.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and have already begun book two. I recommend it to all fantasy fans who love strong female characters, lovely world building, and court intrigue.

Price to Pay

Let’s celebrate the release of a new book, Price to Pay by M.A. Guglielmo, book three in the From Smokeless Fire series!

• Genre: Paranormal Adventure and Romance
• Heat Level: ❤️
• Overall Rating: 6/6 Glass Slippers

In the land of the Jinn, party girl Zahara has to save the world. With her almost-lover Harut by her side, she plans to unite the people of the Mountains of Qaf to defeat His twin brother Marut. But fallen angels are hard to beat and she’ll need all the help she can get… including that of her estranged father.

Between a broken magic carpet, shifters, Harut unwilling to do the deed without marriage, and the search for a long lost feather, Zahara is pretty much over having to save everyone all the time. But she just can’t say no to the forces of good, taking her band of allies, and her killer fashion sense, on the road to victory.

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This was such a fun read. The banter between characters was really spot on and their sarcastic quips and snarky comments had me laughing. Each character added a little more spice to the mix…even the bad guys. It was a light read, but still had that element of danger to it that books do when they good guys are up against the forces of darkness.

The series pulls elements from Middle Eastern folklore and mythology, which is totally new for me. I admittedly don’t know a lot about their stories, but it’s given me the desire to do a little research! I’m dying to find out if Zahara has any ties to the mythos of the area.

I would recommend reading the entire From Smokeless Fire series to really immerse yourself in the world. Otherwise, you might miss out on some fun details!

The Fae King’s Prize

Oh, look, it’s the latest addition of the Fae romance series that got me back into fantasy! Jamie Schlossler has graced my kindle today with her new release, The Fae King’s Prize, Between Dawn and Dusk book 3. As always, I devoured it in two days, which was both a blessing and a curse, as I’m still on bed rest!

• Heat Level: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
• Genre: Fantasy Romance
• Overall Rating: 6/6 Glass Slippers

There’s been a shortage of women in the Day Kingdom for years after a deadly plague. Since then, the male population has resorted to kidnapping and bride auctions to find wives…or breeders. It’s at one of these auctions that the human Maelyn finds herself after being snatched off the street. She decides to play along with her unusual captors until the moment she can finally escape. But who will make the winning bid on her?

King Zander of the Day Kingdom has been blind since a curse plunged all princes of Valora into darkness until they find their fated mates. The only clue he has to go on is the cryptic phrase, You’ll know her by her voice. She won’t be with you by choice. The last place he expected to hear her is at a the very bride auction he’s working to destroy. His own mother was one a victim of that very type of auction, and he’s vowed to be a different ruler than his cruel father, with Maelyn as his queen.

At first, Zander hopes Maelyn feels the same magnetic pull, but when she makes it clear she’s only interested in going home, he feels he has no choice but to pull a Fae trick. Now with a new, reluctant, queen and a kingdom to run, Zander has his hands full…and when the truth of what he really is comes to light, will he lose every chance to win over his new bride?

Ugh, as an Irish person with some knowledge of the Fae, I feel like a traitor adoring these books so much, but I can’t help it! It makes me want to find a mushroom circle and offer some honey and gold to lure them to me. It’s something I never considered until this series.

We get into the action on page one and it literally doesn’t stop. There’s old curses, shifting, kidnapping, quicksand…and that’s only in the first few chapters. This book keeps you seriously invested from the beginning, especially where the romance is involved. In the first books, the pull of the fated mates are paired perfectly and there’s no question that the couple are made for each other. But with Zander and Maelyn, it’s messy and there’s no instant connection on her side, which keeps readers on their toes.

Overall, this book was another amazing hit for me, and I’m still a solid fan of this series. While it is a series, each of the books can be read on their own, but starting at the beginning is always the best. Seriously, pick up the entire series today.

To Rope a Bull Rider

Surprise! It’s another steamy, contemporary, cowboy romance set in the fictional town of Marietta, Montana! On March 18th, To Rope a Bull Rider will be available wherever books are sold, although it’s already available for preorder on all platforms HERE.

When polar opposites attract and fate intervenes…

Molly Hollingsworthhas prided herself on being the life of the party while also championing charitable causes she believes in. As a publishing heiress and social media star, her jet-setting lifestyle has made planting roots impossible. When her sister heads back to Marietta, Montana, to remodel their family homestead, Molly decides it’s finally time for a visit. Hooking up with a local bull rider is guaranteed entertainment…until her heart gets involved.

Former professional bull rider Wes Granger has been chasing the championship dream since high school. After a fall that derails his career, he’s back home in Marietta to heal, work his family’s ranch and plot his next move. But when he’s saddled with a beauty with green eyes and a smart mouth as his ranch hand, he wonders if there’s more to life than chasing one more win.

As Molly’s departure date looms, the thought of saying goodbye seems nearly impossible. Can two people with one foot out the door settle down for love?

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See how a party girl heiress and a wounded rider make things work by preordering To Rope a Bull Rider HERE!

The Fae King’s Prize

I think Jamie Schlosser’s Between Dawn and Dusk series is the only Fae-themed collection of romance novels that can get me to count down the days. Now there’s a new book coming on April 8th, just in time for me to have something lovely to read when I’m up late with a new born!

When I wake up at a female auction in a world I don’t recognize, all I can think about is getting back home to Texas. I want absolutely nothing to do with a realm called Valora, magic, faeries, or being sold to the highest bidder.

But the Day Realm king has other plans.

Zander says I’m his fated mate. I don’t believe him. That doesn’t stop him from tricking me into marrying him, though. It doesn’t matter if I argue or run—he won’t let me go.

I should hate him. Instead, I find myself ridiculously attracted to the stubborn, broody man. Sometimes he terrifies me, so I don’t know why his rare smiles give me warm tingles or why his arms make me feel safe.

Everything about Valora is confusing, but after just a short time here, I realize something—this place is full of dangers that are way more frightening than my new husband, and staying by his side just might be my only option.

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I’ve already read The Fae King’s Curse and The Fae King’s Dream and could not put either one down as soon as the books hit my kindle. I’m even grabbing the paperbacks as they come out, because look at those covers! See my full review and pick up your copy of The Fae King’s Curse HERE and The Fae King’s Dream HERE!

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Jamie Schlosser writes steamy new adult romance and romantic comedy. When she isn’t creating perfect book boyfriends, she’s a stay-at-home mom to her two wonderful kids. She believes reading is a great escape, otters are the best animal, and nothing is more satisfying than a happily-ever-after ending.

The Fae King’s Dream

OMG Jamie Schlosser is back with another amazing romance novel I adored in her Between Dusk and Dawn series’s. If you remember, she also wrote Between Dawn and Dusk, and The Fae King’s Curse. Today, we’ll be talking about The Fae King’s Dream!

• Genre: Fantasy Romance
• Heat Level: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
• Overall Rating: 6/6 Glass Slippers

Like all the Fae kings before him, Damon is doomed to be blind until he finds his fated mate. Not happy to wander the world sightless, he decided to take matters into his own hands and travel through the dream world to find the woman who can break the curse. But when he finally finds her, meeting her with the help of a high pitched whistle, it’s nothing like he imagined.

Whitley was a normal, human, college student before a car accident kills both her parents and puts her in a coma. A handsome stranger comes to her, telling her what happened and promising to do all he can to help her survive. But even Damon’s constant presence in her dreams may not be enough to get her to wake up. Still, she trusts he’ll do all he can to save her, even if it costs him everything.

The pair feel the connection at once, sensing deep down in their cores how important they will be to each other. They just hope it’ll be enough to ensure a happy ending.

I can never not love this series. Each time I read an ebook copy, I end up buying the paperback as well just because I enjoy the story so much and think the covers are gorgeous. The men are romantic and beautiful and the girls are likable, realistic, and funny. Each make a perfect pair that you can’t help but cheer for.

Damon was amazing. His passion for finding his fated mate was clear from the first chapter and his attempt at using “humanists” to connect with Whitley were hilarious. He also brings that certain kind of sensuality that I’ve come to rightfully expect from all of Schlosser’s Fae kings.

Overall, this is a romance for all romance lovers. It’s adorable, sexy, and sweet, with a splash of the unknown that keeps you on your toes.

The Fae King’s Dream

I made no secret of how much I loved The Fae King’s Curse when I read it. It revived me my interest in fantasy romance, so when I heard Jamie Schlosser was coming out with a new book set in the same world, you know I had to get in on the action. Now, let me help to introduce the cover and blurb for The Fae King’s Dream, coming November 19th.

The first time I meet Damon, he rescues me from a nightmare. Literally. I’m stuck in a coma, and my mind is forcing me to relive the horrific accident that put me in this state over and over again. The gorgeous fae king is the only one who can give me peace.

As if the dream can’t get any weirder, he tells me we’re soul mates. He says he can fix my banged-up brain. He wants to be my hero.

Little does he know, I just might end up saving him. Because once I wake up, the real challenge begins. A bunch of vengeful witches want him dead, and they’ll stop at nothing to seal his fate.

But I’ve got plans of my own. The coven has caused too much tragedy, and I’ll defend my newfound love, even if it’s the last thing I do. And it just might be, because if Damon doesn’t survive, neither will I.

In the Series:

Between Dawn and Dusk

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Jamie Schlosser writes steamy new adult romance and romantic comedy. When she isn’t creating perfect book boyfriends, she’s a stay-at-home mom to her two wonderful kids. She believes reading is a great escape, otters are the best animal, and nothing is more satisfying than a happily-ever-after ending.

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Halloween Tales

Happy Halloweek to all my reading friends! The holiday may look different for some of us, but there’s no reason to not have any spooky tales to dive into. Here are a few magical, scary, or twisted reads to spice up your weekend.

Halloween at the Grand by Sinclair Jayne

Walker Wilder isn’t pleased at the idea of starting over in a small town, but a new job at the oldest hotel, and a visiting ghost hunting TV host, might just make this Halloween the best one yet.

From Smokeless Fire by M.A Guglielmo

Sahara, a paranormal party girl, joins forces with a fallen angel and has to choose between two magical sides before the forces of evil win.

The Witches Daughter by Paula Brackston

1628 is no time for a young witch like Elizabeth, orphaned and on the run. She makes a deal with warlock, but immortality is a steep price to pay for safety.

Sweet Pea by CJ Skuse

Rhinannon didn’t mean to kill anyone else, but the funny thing about killing is it never seems to be enough. Though certainly she won’t do it again…right?

Zone One by Colson Whitehead

After a zombie plague decimated the world, a provisional government begins to rebuild, using civilians to draw out the dead. Mark Spitz hates the dirty work, but thinks it’s the only way to get back to real life…until things go wrong.

The Hunger by Alma Katsu

Everyone knows the tale of the doomed Donner Party, but was there something more sinister at plan than just starvation?

The Wolfe Creek Series by Kaylie Newell

The Wolfe men have a hidden secret that keeps others at arms length. But each time they grow close to a woman, their dangerous truths threaten to be revealed.

Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas

Students at the prestigious Catherine House are trapped within its walls for three years with no contact with the outside world. Even when things begin to go wrong, the gilded doors stay locked.

My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing

Some couples will do anything to keep their marriage going…even murder.

Slow Burn by Bobby Adair

Many didn’t know about the undead side effect the new flu strain had. So when Zane is arrested for murder and the world begins to crumble, self defense becomes survival.

The Winter Sea

Time hopping historicals are always my go to when it comes to having a good time. And any historical romance reader knows Susanna Kearsley is a big name for all things historical. I picked up a paperback of The Winter Sea to read by the pool and loved it. The twist at the end made the story, but when it comes to that, my lips are sealed.

• Genre: Historical/Contemporary Fiction/Romance
• Heat Level: ❤️❤️❤️
• Overall Rating: 6/6 Glass Slippers

Bestselling author Carrie MacClellan travels the world, following the stories she writes. Not every tale comes from her imagination, though. Carrie’s always heard whispers, seen hints of things that have happened, and knows how to research into her visions to dig up the true facts behind old ruins and aged letters. She moves to a cottage in Cruden Bay in the shadows of Slains Castle to work on another book, one that will hit closer to home than any before.

In 1708, Sophia Paterson has not lived an easy life. Orphaned and alone, she goes to live with a distant relative, the Countess of Errol, at Slains Castle. Sophia will be on the coast of Scotland, overlooking the North Sea and the strange ships that carry hints of Jacobite rebellion and encoded notes. One in particular carries a cargo too precious for words, and soon Sophia is entangled in a world of secrets and the handsome John Moray who has a price on his head.

As Carrie works to separate fact from fiction, her book begins to unravel family secrets. The young woman Sophia is no longer just a name on paper and John isn’t some blur of a man with eyes like a storm sea. Their pasts become her reality, and it’s up to her to write their ending.

You guys, I loved this book. I’ve gotten pretty lucky lately in the reading department, but Kearsley really pulled me in with her tale of forbidden love and modern day detective work. I rooted for Sophia and John from their first meeting and nervously waited for each historical document Carrie unearthed. There were breadcrumbs and a twist that had had me reeling.

Overall, I enjoyed this book immensely and recommend it for all historical and contemporary romance fans.