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Molly and the Minotaur by Bea Gallo

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emotional
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  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was my first book by Bea Gallo and I really enjoyed the world this story took place in and hope that the author writes more books set in Minos Falls, North Carolina in the future about some of the other characters. Leo and Molly are both strong characters and I enjoyed getting to know them and seeing how their story came together.

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Protected by the Alien Warmachine by Leslie Chase

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adventurous emotional
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4.25

This was an interesting story by Leslie Chase as well as a good addition to the series of standalone books in the My Monster, My Protector series by various different authors. I enjoyed getting to know both Talia & Kal’va throughout the book and thought that the epilogue was a fun way of wrapping up the story. I look forward to reading more from this author and series in the future.

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Eliza's Cursed Dragon by Bella Blair

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adventurous emotional lighthearted
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was a really fun Retelling of The Wild Swans full of wonderful characters that I loved getting to know. I enjoyed seeing how the relationship between Eliza and Edward developed and Elizabeth brothers and their antics were amusing at times as well. The epilogue was a great way of tying the story together and I really enjoyed reading this book. I haven't read a lot of variations for this fairy tale so far but this book was a fun take on it.

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Written in the Stars by Leslie Chase

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adventurous funny fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This was my first book by Leslie Chase and I really enjoyed it. All the characters were well written and I loved Megan’s alien cat Nebula and her collar that allowed her to be communicate. This was a fast paced story and I enjoyed getting to know Drask & Megan as well as Megan’s neighbors. It would be nice to see more from this world about some of the other characters in the future.

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Dating A Music God by Laura Greenwood, Arizona Tape

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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This was the first book from the Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency series that I have read and I really enjoyed it. This book works as a standalone well and had several characters that I liked. Mei & Chiguo made a fun couple and were fun to get to know and I look forward to reading more from this series including the next book Dating A Sea God about Mei's friend/manager Bo and how she gets together with Neptune.

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Challenged by the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

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lighthearted fast-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really enjoyed reading about Nate & Terra in this story and thought Terra's bookstore name "Turn the Page” was cute. I look forward to reading more from this series of standalone instalove books set in the small town of Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee.

Prequel is Taken by the Mountain Man: Cooper & Lynlee
Protected by the Mountain Man: Dylan & Delaney
⛰️ Challenged by the Mountain Man: Nate & Terra
Saved by the Mountain Man: Colin & ?
Charmed by the Mountain Man
Loved by the Mountain Man
Rescued by the Mountain Man

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Protected by the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

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lighthearted

4.0

This is was another entertaining instalove romance by Lilah Hart set in Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee. This story focuses on how tattoo artist Dylan gets together with Delaney. The epilogue at the end was pretty cute and I am looking forward to reading the next book about Nate.

Rosewood Ridge Riders
Prequel is Taken by the Mountain Man: Cooper & Lynlee
⛰️ Protected by the Mountain Man: Dylan & Delaney
Challenged by the Mountain Man: Nate & Terra
Saved by the Mountain Man
Charmed by the Mountain Man
Loved by the Mountain Man
Rescued by the Mountain Man

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Protected By The Alien Bodyguard by Kate Sinner

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adventurous emotional funny
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really enjoyed this story and getting to know Jaruk & Kayla. This book ties into the At The Alien Hotel series which I just read the first two books of but it can be enjoyed without having read them first. I look forward to reading more by Kate Sinner and particularly more from the At The Alien Hotel series.

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Oh No, I Crashed A Spaceship And Kissed An Assassin by Kate Sinner

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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really enjoyed getting to read more about Sutek and Rist after hearing about them in the prequel Oh No, I Got Myself Abducted And Kissed An Alien Pirate: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance Short Story. While reading the prequel first added to the story it could work as a standalone as well since this story focuses on Sutek and his human mate Elana. I enjoyed getting to read their story and look forward to reading more from this series and author in the future.

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Caught by the Alien Mercenary by Robin O'Connor

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adventurous emotional
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really enjoyed this story about Manyin and Asmoded! This story had some great twists and several other characters that I look forward to getting to know better. I am looking forward to reading the prequel Protected by the Alien Mercenary: A Steamy Sci-fi Monster Romance about Thar’oc and his mate Rikki that we met near the beginning of this book as well as finding out more about Mitnick whenever his story comes out. So far I have loved everything I have read by Robin O'Connor and I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.

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