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Hollow | Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti 

Posted 01/02/2026 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments

Hollow | Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti Hollow by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Spice Level: 3 Flames
Series: Crown of Hearts and Chaos #1
Published by King's Hollow on 11/25/2025
Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Romance, Dark Romance, Romantasy
Format: Kindle (501 Pages) 📖 Purchased
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Don’t listen to the whispers of the woods.
Don’t trust the man cloaked in shadow.
Don’t earn the wrath of the scattered spirits.
Don’t go out after dark.

The Great Hunt begins once every fifty years and only the Champions willing to face death to shatter the curse dare to enter.

The Champions…and me.

I’m no warrior, no swordsmith, and certainly no Fae, but the forest is my only hope. To enter those trees is to walk willingly to my demise. But I need the boon the forest will grant the winner and I’m willing to risk it all for a chance at claiming it.

I just never expected to face him beneath those trees. The beast who strikes fear into the desperate people of all lands. The monster who commands the legion of Hollows and makes our plight a thousand times worse.

The Hollows are empty of all things but none are so heartless as him.

Prince Bane intends to be the death of me. But I have an oath to fulfil before I’ll let him have me. And I’ll do whatever it takes to achieve it.

I am Ferris Creed and I’m going to unite the lost spirits who once bound the wandering trees in place, return the scattered amulets to the core of its corruption, and use the winner’s boon to change my fate. Come wretchedness or torment, through trickery and deception, I will get what I came here for. And no one will stand in my way. Not even Prince Bane.



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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) 📖 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. ‘Accomplice to the Villain’ 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 ‘Assistant’ and ‘Apprentice’, it retains the snark, humor, and wild antics […]