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Cool cover, repetitive plot

Of Mates & Magic by Maggie Francis

January 13, 2022 by llamareadsbooks Leave a Comment

I’ve been very much enjoying small town paranormal romances lately, so when I saw the gorgeous cover, I simply had to try this one out. While it definitely met all those criteria, I wanted a bit more from the main couple. Seb has known from his first few days in Eliza Falls that Cora, who runs a witchy-sort-of-boutique in town with her best friend, is his mate, but after a year he’s still not been able to do more than grunt at her. When the witches […]

“I liked maps that didn’t lead to destinations. I was all about the journey, refusing to give intense thought as to where it would trap me.”

Bad Luck Bridesmaid by Alison Rose Greenberg

January 9, 2022 by llamareadsbooks Leave a Comment

First off, I’ve seen several places billing this as a second-chance romance. It’s most decidedly not; while Zoey’s romantic arc is a major feature of the book, it’s secondary to her own growth as a person. Zoey is a self-proclaimed free spirit, perfectly content to be by herself. Her version of happiness is not having plans, not being tied down to anything, and the worst thing she can imagine is being permanently stuck with someone forever. But while she loves rom-coms, she’s never been in […]

“If you want to be the villain of the two of us, I’m sorry, but you’ll have to try harder.”

Proper Scoundrels by Allie Therin

January 4, 2022 by llamareadsbooks 2 Comments

This is a spin-off of the author’s Magic in Manhattan series, which I absolutely adored. I was a little worried about this book because it stars two somewhat villains (and afraid I would miss the characters from the previous book, Arthur and Rory) but this book is just as excellent as the previous ones. While it’s not directly connected to the previous series, I don’t think it would work without some knowledge of it (and this review will contain spoilers for that series). “I’m the […]

“What you see before you is a big ball of confusion.”

Meet Me in Madrid by Verity Lowell

November 22, 2021 by llamareadsbooks Leave a Comment

The cover caught my eye, and I couldn’t resist picking up a book about two sapphic women navigating their careers and relationships in their thirties and forties. While some of it worked for me, there were other parts that weren’t my jam. Charlotte is a courier for an art museum, which means lots of travel on very short turnarounds. An unexpected layover in Madrid leads to her reconnecting with Adriana, who was a few years ahead of her at Yale, but who she always had […]

“Someone so otherworldly, so impossible, had chosen to shower her in affection.”

In the Bedroom of Medusa by Magen Cubed

November 14, 2021 by llamareadsbooks Leave a Comment

The world always needs more sapphic monster love, so of course I leapt on the chance to read this novella involving a gorgon! If you’re not a fan of snakes, this may not be the romance for you, but otherwise it’s a quite fun read! As an escort, Evelyn’s used to some odd requests from her clients, but Lady Demetria’s long list may be the strangest yet. Evelyn must wear a blindfold, and Lady Demetria will remain fully veiled and gloved at all times. But […]

“If I had to guess, it’s a dramatic tale fraught with danger, probably a little gunfire, but it has a happy ending.”

Rogue Christmas Operation by Juno Rushdan

November 5, 2021 by llamareadsbooks Leave a Comment

While I’ve been a huge fan of the author’s Final Hour series for years, I’ve never read one of her categories. So why not hop in with the start of a new series? This book is pretty much everything I wanted from a category suspense. “I look forward to hearing the story. If I had to guess, it’s a dramatic tale fraught with danger, probably a little gunfire, but it has a happy ending.” Hope refuses to believe her sister Faith committed suicide, but the […]

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