Posted 10/17/2025 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
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Series: Bride #2 Also in this series: BridePublished by Berkley on 10/07/2025
Genres: Fiction,
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Paranormal RomanceFormat: Kindle (457 Pages) 📖
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Barnes & NobleSerena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left—if he’ll have her.
As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn’t matter if Serena doesn’t reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe.
But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her—and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation…
Tags: Abduction, Alpha Male, Angst, Banter, Caretaking, Competent Heroine, Disabilities & Scars, Fated Mates, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Funny, Grumpy/Cold Hero/Heroine, Grumpy/Shunshine, Happily Ever After, He Falls First, Height Difference, Independent Heroine, Neurodivergent Hero/Heroine, No Happily Ever After, Non-Human Hero/Heroine, Possessive Hero, Sassy Heroine, Secret Relationship, Shifter, Slow Burn, Spicy, Sunny/Happy Hero/Heroine, Sweet/Gentle Hero/Heroine, Tortured Hero/Heroine, Vampires, Werewolves
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Series: Fire & Metal #1 Published by Saturday Books on 02/14/2025
Format: Kindle (459 Pages) 📖
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Series: Split or Swallow #1 Published by Bloom Books on 02/25/2025
Format: Kindle (525 Pages) 📖
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Barnes & NobleAbout fifteen years ago, a friend of mine showed up at my house with a DVD in hand. (Stay with me—I promise this story relates to this utterly unhinged book filled with basilisk banging.) The movie in question: Gentlemen Broncos. And if you’ve seen this cinematic fever dream, you probably know where I’m going with this. If you haven’t—add it to your watch list—you can thank me later. For the record, I watched all 90 Yeast-Lord-filled minutes of Gentlemen Broncos. I didn’t fall asleep. I didn’t pause to pee. I’m not entirely sure I blinked—or breathed. I was utterly […]
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Series: Stay a Spell #3 Published by Independent Publisher on 07/20/2021
Format: Kindle (392 Pages) 📖
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Series: Stay a Spell #1 Published by Independent Publisher on 01/14/2020
Format: Kindle (395 Pages) 📖
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Series: Bride #1 Published by Berkley on 02/06/2024
Format: Kindle (410 Pages) 📖
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Barnes & NobleAll of Ali Hazelwood’s books follow pretty much the same formula. A smart, sassy, accomplished woman with some much-deserved baggage is forced to spend time with an equally smart, slightly grumpy, golden retriever of a man with baggage of his own. They are both, naturally, very easy on the eyes. Mix together a hefty helping of witty banter, some complicated feelings, a dash of angsty longing, and lots of sexual tension until you get a couple that finally realizes they are in love. Sexy time ensues. Introduce a small conflict or misunderstanding, have a brief yet terrible third-act […]
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Series: Mead Mishaps #1.5 Published by Independent Publisher on 12/25/21
Format: Kindle (60 Pages) 📖
PurchasedAdd to GoodreadsBuy on AmazonThis was a weirdly cute, spicy little smantasy novella. Alexis, the crass talking sword 100% stole the show. You should read this just for her sass.