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Accomplice to the Villain | Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Posted 08/15/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Accomplice to the Villain | Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Spice Level: 2 Flames
Series: Assistant and the Villain #3
Published by Red Tower Books on 08/05/2025
Format: Kindle (482 Pages) ๐Ÿ“– Purchased
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In a world where everything seems to be going to shit, Hannah Nicole Maehrer has gifted us with three delightful books that offer a much-needed escape. Each installment in this series is a treasure trove of adorable banter, biting sarcasm, swoon-worthy romance, and most importantly, a tiny glimmer of hope that love, friendship, and laughter can conquer all. โ€˜Accomplice to the Villainโ€™ takes us deeper into the enchanting world of Rennedawn, providing a richer understanding of our beloved characters. While it may feel slightly less fluffy than โ€˜Assistantโ€™ and โ€˜Apprenticeโ€™, it retains the snark, humor, and wild antics […]

Kiss of the Basilisk | Lindsay Straube

Posted 07/11/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Kiss of the Basilisk | Lindsay Straube
Star Rating: 2.5 Stars
Spice Level: 5 Flames
Series: Split or Swallow #1
Published by Bloom Books on 02/25/2025
Format: Kindle (525 Pages) ๐Ÿ“– Purchased
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About fifteen years ago, a friend of mine showed up at my house with a DVD in hand. (Stay with meโ€”I promise this story relates to this utterly unhinged book filled with basilisk banging.) The movie in question: Gentlemen Broncos. And if youโ€™ve seen this cinematic fever dream, you probably know where Iโ€™m going with this. If you havenโ€™tโ€”add it to your watch listโ€”you can thank me later. For the record, I watched all 90 Yeast-Lord-filled minutes of Gentlemen Broncos. I didnโ€™t fall asleep. I didnโ€™t pause to pee. Iโ€™m not entirely sure I blinkedโ€”or breathed. I was utterly […]

Left of Forever | Tarah DeWitt

Posted 06/13/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Left of Forever | Tarah DeWitt
Star Rating: 4.5 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
All-Time Favorite
Series: Spunes #2
Published by St. Martinโ€™s Griffin on 05/20/2025
Format: Kindle (323 Pages) ๐Ÿ“– Purchased
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Tarah DeWitt never disappoints. This masterpiece was everything I wanted it to be, and more. I laughed, I cried, I laughed harder, I cried a little more, and then I outright SOBBED. At the end of the book, I was ugly crying while simultaneously smiling from ear to ear and laughing through my tears. I have but 3 thoughts (while Iโ€™m still sobbing): (Spoiler: I absolutely squealed with delight.)๐Ÿชฟ