Review: His In The Dark - Willow Winters - January 2025 Dark, seductive, and laced with mythology, His In The Dark by Willow Winters is an enthralling retelling of the classic Hades and Persephone tale. However, while the book offers a passionate and intriguing romance, I found myself struggling with the over-saturation of this particular myth in the dark romance genre. The story follows a woman born into power, but her strength is waning. She has always known two truths: magic is real, and the Gods show no mercy to women like her. Despite the myths and warnings that have surrounded her life, she has never truly feared them—until the night he arrives. Cloaked in darkness and exuding an aura of danger, he pulls her into a world she never expected, making her a captive in the Underworld. Though her logical mind screams terror, a deeper, more primal part of her is drawn to him. He is sin incarnate, and she can’t resist him. That said, while the writing is undeniably alluring, the predic...

Immense grief causes demigod Calli to do the unthinkable and use her powers to erase herself from the memories of her beloved Henrik. Calli rebuilds herself and her crew, only to be reunited with Henrick by order of the crown to stop Perseus and his accomplices before it’s too late. As remnants of their passion haunt their voyage, will their wounded hearts find their way back to each other, or will past choices stand in their way? Readers who love pirate adventures and Greek mythology with forced proximity and second-chance romances will want to devour Dana Claire’s new Young Adult Novel, War of the Mind. Read Now! His sacrifice could save humanity. Her revenge could turn it to stone. When immense grief turns demigod Calli Bordeaux’s heart to vengeance, she does the unthinkable. Using her powers, she erases herself from the memories of her beloved, Henrik, so that he cannot join her hunt for the notorious pirate Captain Fredrick, Henrik’s savage father. Shattered, Calli rebui...

Review: Divine Rivals - Book #1 Letters of Enchantment - Rebecca Ross - April 2023 When this series popped onto Instagram, it caught my attention as everyone was reading it. I then added the book to my wishlist and it was brought for me as an Instagram book gift. In this last part of 2023 and into 2024, I have started to get back into reading a bit of fantasy though of course it now has its terminology of "romantasy". Divine Rivals is historical meets fantasy but in a way could be set in a modern world but for me, it still held a strong historical feel to the book. The book starts with Iris's brother Forrest heading off to serve in the war to fight for Eden - one of the gods and goddesses who have just awoken after being in slumber for hundreds of years. The war is on between Eden and Dacre and is a War of the Gods but it's the humans who are suffering and fighting for their lives. Iris is working as a journalist alongside Roman and when tragedy strikes Iris's fa...

Arabian Knight Ines Johnson (Knights of Caerleon, #3) Publication date: October 18th 2022 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance Sir Geraint gets tangled up in an arranged marriage in this steamy, magical modern-day adventure of knights, fairies, and slip knots! Fairy princess Enid is tired of being a pawn in her father’s games of thorns. Don’t let the pretty petals of her flowers fool you because she’s no wilting wallflower. But when the king goes too far, she calls on the Knights of the Round Table to help free her from an impossible situation. She doesn’t expect for the valiant knight who comes to her rescue to sweep her off her roots as he comes to her rescue. After pledging himself to the chivalric code, Sir Geraint feels useless as the modern women around him fight their own battles. Given purpose by the call of a fairy in distress, he rushes in—sword at attention—to restore her honor. When he learns that only a marriage of convenience will save her, he lays his sword at ...

Only In Darkness Brenda Stanley Publication date: March 5th 2022 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Thriller Based on ancient Mayan mythology comes a story of bloodlust, love and the horrors of coming of age. In ancient Central America, the legend of the Camazotz: large, bat-like creatures that desire blood and terrorize the villages in search of prey. When the volcano, Masaya, erupts and kills the tribe from which the Camazotz are from, they discover a miracle ash in the ruins. Years later in present-day eastern Idaho, 17-year-old Emilio Chavez lives in an isolated area near the lava rock cliffs of the American Falls reservoir. From birth, he has been different. After Emilio’s friend Clara falls victim to a terrible accident, suspicions about Emilio arise, and he discovers an astonishing secret about his past. As a sinister force tightens its grip on Clara, can Milo save her from those searching for blood while keeping his own internal demons at bay? Goodreads / Amazon — EXC...

Title: From Salt to Skye A Legends and Lovers Series  Standalone Author: Adriane Leigh Genre: Contemporary Romance Release Date: January 25, 2022 BLURB From USA Today bestselling author Adriane Leigh comes a novel woven with madness, revenge, tragedy, and the everlasting spirit of love. Fable Prescott believes two lies. The first, that she was chosen at random for the summer study abroad program at her university, and the second, that she came to the wind-whipped Isle of Skye to research her family's mysterious Scottish ancestry. She never expected to find herself embroiled in a cold case that has kept a tiny seaside village on edge for years. When another woman vanishes into thin air, Fable begins to wonder if there is more to the dark legends that cling to the island like a cold ocean mist. And if her brooding, devastatingly handsome new neighbor, Alder, is the only one that holds the key to her family's tragic past. LEGENDS AND LOVERS is a collection of dark leg...

Title: Cursed Series: Enchanted Gods Trilogy #1 Author: K.K. Allen Genre: Contemporary Fantasy Romance Release Date: July 6, 2021 BL URB “What makes us most powerful can also kill us.” Katrina Summer always knew she was different. Her fiery temper seems to perpetually land her in hot water, making her an outcast among her peers. When tragedy strikes and she’s sent to live with her only remaining family in the tiny coastal town of Apollo Beach, Katrina starts counting down the days until her eighteenth birthday. Only then will she finally be free. As Katrina learns the legends of her Ancient Greek ancestors, secrets from her heritage are exposed—secrets that her mother purposefully concealed. Her only solace is found in Alec Stone, the gorgeous guy next door. With his devastatingly charming smile, his persistent flirtation, and a love that sparks from the flames of friendship, he offers her a much-needed escape from the turmoil. If only she wasn’t cursed. As powerful forces t...

Goddesses Inc. Autumn Bardot Publication date: March 11th 2021 Genres: Adult, Contemporary Divinity was their destiny. Now mortality is their fate. Mnem has everything. A glamorous lifestyle, beauty, family, and immortality. But she doesn’t have a platform. Or followers. Or relevance. Which is why Mnemosyne, goddess of remembrance and mother of the nine muses, is fired. Mnem isn’t the only one. Three other goddesses are also up a mortal creek without a divine paddle. Now they must build a life—a real one. Although their divinity is gone, their soul and courage remain. But mortal life is so frustrating! As the four ex-goddesses struggle to find friendship, love, and purpose, mortals get in the way. Sexy mortals. Obnoxious mortals. And dangerous ones. Before they have a chance to get a handle on the whole mortality thing, their lives take an unexpected turn with an epic decision. One with deadly consequences. Goodreads / Amazon — EXCERPT: “You are no longer relevant, M...