Dead Keen by Anise Eden Dead Keen is the second book in the Things Unseen series. It’s a sequel to Dead Sound, but can be read as a standalone. It’s a thriller that centres around nightmares. Con and Neve are back, having travelled to London, and are using their knowledge of psychology to help Con’s […]
Rogue Wolf by Lilliana Rose My rating: 4 of 5 stars Rogue Wolf is the third book in the Protector Wolf Shifter Series. It’s an enjoyable paranormal romance series that is definitely worth reading from the beginning (Shadow Wolf) as it’s a continuous story that’s told through multiple books. As this book begins, Tamaska is […]
Marked Wolf by Lilliana Rose My rating: 4 of 5 stars Marked Wolf is the second book in the Protector Wolf Shifter Series. It continues the story from the first book so you should definitely start there. When I finished Shadow Wolf I couldn’t wait to continue the story, and Marked Wolf lived up to […]
Fortune’s Favorite by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fortune’s Favorite is the second book in the Soulbound Journeys series, which follows on from the Crown of Stones trilogy. It expands the world of the Crown of Stones as Ian Troy travels encountering new places and learning more about the world and himself. […]
Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes My rating: 5 of 5 stars Flowers of Evil is the first book in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series, a spin-off from the Lord Hani series of historical mysteries. I really enjoyed the Lord Hani books so was excited to see the story expanding! I’ve particularly liked the times […]
Parisian Intrigue by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Parisian Intrigue is the sixth book in the Notebook Mysteries series. I love this series, and I’m always excited about reading the next book! Emma is a sleuth solving mysteries in the late 19th Century. Her adventures often coincide with interesting historical events – […]
Love Bites More by T.L. Clark My rating: 4 of 5 stars Love Bites More is a fantasy romance that is set in the same world as the Darkness and Light Duology. It is a standalone story, but will be enjoyable to fans of the other books as it further develops familiar characters. The story […]
The Book of Hours by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra The Book of Hours is the second book in The Coin Duology, but can be enjoyed as a standalone if you don’t mind some spoilers for The Coin. It is full of action and suspense, as Gabriela is pursued by an art dealer desperate to buy a […]
Falling Again by Libby Kay My rating: 5 of 5 stars Falling Again is the third book in the Buckeye Falls series. Each story can be read as a standalone, focusing on a different couple, but the same characters are in all of the books so it’s good to read the series in order to […]
Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren My rating: 5 of 5 stars Soul Redeemed is the fifth book in the War of Destiny series. I would definitely suggest reading this fantasy series in order, starting with Lost Soul, to follow the story and get to know the characters. The series follows Julia, a vampire who […]
Talks Like Thunder: Red With Native Blood: Novella One by Randal Nerhus My rating: 5 of 5 stars Talks Like Thunder is the first book in the Red With Native Blood series. It is a coming-of-age story, suitable for YA readers, which follows a young woman whose life is turned upside down as a child […]
Ghosts of Alda by Russell Archey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ghosts of Alda is a fantasy book, the second in the Obscured Throne Trilogy. It’s worth reading the series in order, so start with Ashes of Aldyr then come to this book. This is a post-apocalyptic story set in a fantasy world, where […]
Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Secrets of the Sorcery War is the second book in the Ruarnon Trilogy. It’s definitely a series to read in order, so if you haven’t already I’d recommend starting with Manipulator’s War which is another great book. This is an epic […]
Fireflies by A.R. Hadley My rating: 4 of 5 stars Fireflies is an erotic story that follows bisexual, polyamorous couple Mike and Dane as they navigate changes in their needs and relationship. It’s part of The Physical Collection but these are all standalone stories so you don’t need to read any of the others to […]
Japan by Eleanor Dixon My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the third Tally and the Angel book, and is set in Japan. It’s a fantastic continuation of the series! I love how readers get to explore different parts of the world through Tally’s travels and discover unique supernatural phenomena in the places she […]
A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Curse of Ash and Iron is an exciting gaslamp fantasy book that draws on fairytales and illusions to build a vibrant and magical world. Ellie and Ben are enjoyable leads! Ben is skeptical about the magic that has Ellie […]
Last King by Amabel Daniels My rating: 5 of 5 stars Last King is the first book in the Legacy of Riverfall series. It is a fantasy story that follows healer Maren whose life is turned upside down when viscous creatures attack her village. As they have done in the past, the community locks themselves […]
A Spot of Earl Slay by Aubrey Elle My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Spot of Earl Slay is the first book in the Tea Time Troubles series. I love tea, mysteries and wordplay so was immediately drawn to this book, and it did not disappoint! It’s a fun cozy mystery series set in […]
To be a Fae Legend by Tricia Copeland My rating: 5 of 5 stars To be a Fae Legend is the third book in the Realm Chronicles series. The stories are best read in order, so if you’re new to this series go back and read To be a Fae Queen (which I described as […]
The Traveler: Book 3 by Deborah Dugan My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Traveler: Book 3 is the third book in The Traveler series. I’d highly recommend reading the books in order to get to know Harry and Tristan from the start of their relationship, and hear more of Harry’s backstory. This is an […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Suspicions is the fifth book in the Notebook Mysteries series. It’s a great series of historical mysteries, set in the late 19th Century. I would recommend reading the series from the start – it jumps straight into the action (quite literally – […]
With Fire and Sword by Andrea Matthews My rating: 5 of 5 stars With Fire and Sword is the fourth book in the Thunder on the Moor time travel romance series. It’s set in the Borders between Scotland and England, with the storyline moving between the 16th Century and modern world. I’d recommend reading this […]
Destiny of Light: Final Book in Quirk of Destiny Trilogy by Catherine Greenall My rating: 4 of 5 stars Destiny of Light is the third book in the Quirk of Destiny Trilogy. It’s definitely worth reading these books in order as the story jumps right in – you’ll need the previous books to get to […]
Frozen By Lies by Martha Sweeney My rating: 4 of 5 stars Frozen By Lies is the first book in the Sleigh Riders series. It’s perfect if you’re after a paranormal romance that will get you in a festive mood! There’s snow and hot chocolate and everyone has appropriately festive names, but refreshingly it isn’t […]
Shadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose My rating: 4 of 5 stars Shadow Wolf is the first book in the Protector Wolf Shifter Series. Tamaska has hired wolf shifter Kodiak and his pack as security for an event she’s running. She’s unimpressed from the start, when Kodiak turns up as the event is about to start […]
Falling for You by Libby Kay My rating: 5 of 5 stars Falling for You is the second book in the Buckeye Falls series. It can be enjoyed as a standalone if you don’t mind getting a few spoilers for Falling Home! It follows CeCe and Evan who have both ended up working at the […]
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines My rating: 5 of 5 stars Grace Under Fire is the second book in Jennifer Raines’ The Anderson Sisters series. It can be read as a standalone, as it follows a different sister from the first book, but if you plan to read both I’d recommend reading them in […]
The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons My rating: 5 of 5 stars The 45th Parallel is the sixth book in the Antipodes series. I would highly recommend starting at the first book in the series (Antipodes) and reading in order to get to know the large cast of characters and vast setting that has built […]
Titanian Warrior by Victoria Saccenti My rating: 5 of 5 stars Titanian Warrior is the third book in the Titanian Chronicles. It works alright as a standalone, as each story focuses on a different pair of characters and their story, but reading the full series from the start will give you more of Hagen’s backstory. […]
Lucky Stars by Fantasia Yu My rating: 5 of 5 stars Lucky Stars is a fun sci-fi romance. It’s great if you’re looking for some fast-paced adventure alongside the romance! I was attracted by the “Roman Holiday in space” description and it definitely delivers on that, so if you’re a fan of Roman Holiday and […]
