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Drawn to the Mountain by Lilah Hart

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lighthearted fast-paced
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5.0

This is the first book in the newest series of standalone instalove stories set in Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee and is about how rescue volunteer Colton meets and ends up with Olivia. I enjoyed this story and thought the epilogue was really cute. I look forward to reading more from this series.

Rosewood Ridge Rescue Series
Prequel is Attached to the Mountain Man: Garth & Sydney
⛰️ Drawn to the Mountain Man: Colton & Olivia
Committed to the Mountain Man: Owen & Marlowe
Loyal to the Mountain Man: ?
Bound to the Mountain Man: ?
Fated to the Mountain Man: ?
Surrendered to the Mountain Man: ?

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Attached to the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

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lighthearted
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4.0

This book introduces the newest series set in Rosewood Ridge and introduces the volunteer rescue team as well as the local police officer Garth. This book centers on the relationship between Garth & Sydney and is a fun quick read. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. 

Rosewood Ridge Rescue Series
⛰️ Prequel is Attached to the Mountain Man: Garth & Sydney
⛰️ Drawn to the Mountain: Colton & Olivia
⛰️ Committed to the Mountain Man: Owen & Marlowe
⛰️ Loyal to the Mountain Man: ?
⛰️ Bound to the Mountain Man: ?
⛰️ Fated to the Mountain Man: ?
⛰️ Surrendered to the Mountain Man: ?

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Dating A Snow Goddess by Laura Greenwood

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lighthearted
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  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

This was the second book from the Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency series that I have read and I enjoyed it as much as my last which was Dating A Music God and was about the Idol Mimi that was briefly in this book. I enjoyed both Skadi and Erik's characters and seeing how the two of them bonded over the couple days they were snowed in together. The epilogue at the end was cute and I look forward to reading more from this series in the future.

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A Miracle for the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips

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  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This was another great addition to the Treasured by the Alien series and I loved getting to know Lauren and Krestar. This book had a good storyline and I enjoyed getting to see how Lauren and Krestar grew closer as the story continued as well as having some fun side characters. The epilogue was fun as well and I like that we got to see how some characters from other books are doing as well. I look forward to reading Hope for the Alien Warrior and finding out what happened with Lauren's friend Felicity & Luxor.

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A Wingless Hope: A Thumbelina Retelling by Sydney Winward

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adventurous emotional hopeful
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  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

This was my first Retelling of Thumbelina and was a very entertaining story with several great characters, excellent world building, and a few unexpected twists. I really enjoyed getting to know Briar & Quinn and watching their relationship develop. The last chapter was also really sweet and a great way of wrapping up the story. I look forward to reading more fairy tale retellings by Sydney Winward in the future.

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Goldie and the Big Bad Werewolf: Sweet & Cozy Romance Fantasy by Candice O'Meara

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious
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4.0

This was a fun story with more inspiration from Red Riding Hood than Goldilocks as well as plenty of its own original story. I liked both Goldie and Fenris as well as how well the world around them was built up. The background characters were entertaining as well and the epilogue when Goldie finally gets to her Grandma’s house was amusing.

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Turned at Dark by C.C. Hunter

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  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

This book does a good job of introducing Della Tsang, I have read the Shadow Falls Series before but this book is a nice introduction to the world and I am glad I read it.

This is Shadow Falls Book #0.5
Shadow Falls Book #01 is Born at Midnight

Della Tsang is also the main character in the spin-off series Shadow Falls: After Dark
Shadow Falls: After Dark Book #01 is Reborn
Feathers of Fate by Laura Greenwood

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hopeful lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I really enjoyed this Retelling of The Goose Girl and while it isn't a fairy tale that I am overly familiar with I have read a few other retellings. I loved getting to see Helena and Wilhelm's story finally come together and really liked the two of them a couple. I look forward to reading more of this series and exploring more fairy tales in this world.


Series Character and Story Connections

Rapunzel and Gavin's story are in Tower Of Thorns: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Rapunzel (Book 01)

Ella's story is in Pumpkins And Proms: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Cinderella (Book 03)

Marigold's story is in Lilies Of Loss: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of The Frog Prince (Book 04)
Lamps And Lies: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Aladdin by Laura Greenwood

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lighthearted
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4.75

I really enjoyed reading this gender-swapped Retelling of Aladdin about Alyeesah and Prince Enver. The Genie was a fun character as well and I enjoyed seeing how everything worked out. The epilogue for their story was really nice and I am looking forward to reading the next book and what happened for Helena.

Series Character and Story Connections

Briar Rose's story is in Spindles And Spells: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Sleeping Beauty (Book 02)

Princess Snow's story is in Mirrors And Magic: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Snow White (Book 07)

Fatin & Helena's story will be in Feathers Of Fate : A Fairy Tale Retelling Of The Goose Girl (Book 09)

Lady Guinevere, her friend Lancelot, & her betrothed all appear in The Almost Queen: A Legend Retelling Of Guinevere and Lancelot (Book 10) and The Rightful King: A Legend Retelling Of King Arthur (Book 11)
Rescued by the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

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lighthearted
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5.0

I enjoyed getting to read Justin & Piper's story in this fun instalove story set in Rosewood Ridge, Tennesse . This was the final book in this set of books but I am looking forward to the next series Rosewood Ridge Rescue.

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: Colin & Violet
Charmed by the Mountain Man: Topher & Everly
Loved by the the Mountain Man: Brendon & Ashland
⛰️ Rescued by the Mountain Man: Justin & Piper.

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