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3 Romance Books On My TBR
In the theme of February being Valentine’s Month, I’m dedicating this month to sharing all things romance books. This week’s theme is contemporary romance. I thought today I would share with you three of the contemporary romance books I am looking forward to reading. Let me know if you’ve read any of them. If The Shoe Fits – I’m a huge fan of Disney, so I kind of love that there’s a series of romance books inspired by Disney Classics. Next of Kin – I loved Hannah Bonam-Young’s Out on a Limb series and so I am really looking forward to trying more of her work. Instant Karma – Likewise,…
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5 Romance Books I Adored
Happy Romance Month! As Valentine’s Day is approaching, I thought now would be a great time to share with you 5 of my favourite romance books. I’m not usually a big romance reader, often preferring to read fantasy, dystopia and sci-fi. However, these books I absolutely adored. Many of them I’d have never picked up had my book club not chosen them. If you’re interested in any of these books, click on the cover to be taken to my spoiler free review.
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February Hopefuls
It’s the start of a new month. You know what that means… a new list of hopeful books I want to read this month. From January’s list I managed to read 2 of them, plus I am currently reading 2. That’s not too bad for me, as a mood reader. Still I love to try and narrow down my TBR each month so here are the books I’m hoping to read in February Current Reads *I may have finished one or both of these by the time this post goes live. But at the time of writing this post on Feb 1st I am still currently reading both. February Hopefuls…
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Review: First-Time Caller (Heartstrings #1)
First-Time Caller, Book 1 in the Heartstrings Series by BK Borison Published By: Macmillan Publication Date: February 11, 2025 Date Read: February 1, 2026 Genre: Adult – Contemporary Romance Source: Bought Format: Paperback Pages: 430 Add to Goodreads | Add to Storygraph Aiden Valentine has a secret: he’s fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore’s romance hotline, that’s a bit of a problem. But when a young girl calls in to the station asking for dating advice for her mom, the interview goes viral, thrusting Aiden and Heartstrings into the limelight. Lucie Stone thought she was doing just fine. She has a good job; an…
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Review: The Shadowglass (The Bone Witch #3)
The Shadowglass, Book 3 in The Bone Witch Trilogy by Rin Chupeco Published By: Sourcebooks Fire Publication Date: March 5, 2019 Date Read: January 29, 2026 Genre: YA – Epic Fantasy Source: Bought Format: Audiobook Pages: 449 Add to Goodreads | Add to Storygraph In the highly anticipated finale to the Bone Witch trilogy, Tea’s life—and the fate of the kingdoms—hangs in the balance Tea is a bone witch with the dark magic needed to raise the dead. She has used this magic to breathe life into those she has loved and lost…and those who would join her army against the deceitful royals. But Tea’s quest to conjure a shadowglass—to…
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My Month in Books: January 2026
I am so thrilled that we are past January. That is absolutely the worst month of the year, and it just feels like a gazillion years long. I’ve definitely had a bit of a challenging month, but I did get a few great books read. So here you are… my month in books. Book Haul Physical Books eARCs / E-Books / Audiobooks Books Read in January 2026 Dorothy Must Die (Dorothy Must Die #1) by Danielle Paige – 4 Stars *RE-READ* Mortal Engines (Mortal Engines Quartet #1) by Philip Reeve – 3 Stars Raised by Wolves (Raised by Wolves #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – 5 Stars Graceless Heart by…
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2026 Reading Goals/Updates: January Update
I am so glad to see the end of January. This has been a really challenging month for me, personally and reading wise. I don’t really think I made much progress on my reading challenges, but I really liked reflecting on them each month last year, so I thought why not do it again in 2026! Reading Challenge 1: Read 52 Books in 2026 I have completed 5 books within January so I am on track for this challenge. Reading Challenge 2: Read 12 Books Recommended by 12 Friends I have read 0 books for this challenge this month. Reading Challenge 3: Series Catch Up Challenge I read The Shadowglass…
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Review: The Phoenix Keeper
The Phoenix Keeper by SA Maclean Published By: Gollancz Publication Date: August 13, 2024 Date Read: January 17, 2026 Genre: Adult – Cosy Fantasy Source: Bought Format: Audiobook Pages: 400 Add to Goodreads | Add to Storygraph As head phoenix keeper at a world-renowned zoo for magical creatures, Aila’s childhood dream of conserving critically endangered firebirds seems closer than ever. There’s just one glaring caveat: her zoo’s breeding program hasn’t functioned for a decade. When a tragic phoenix heist sabotages the flagship initiative at a neighbouring zoo, Aila must prove her derelict facilities are fit to take the reins. But saving an entire species from extinction requires more than stellar…
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5 Feel-Good Book Recommendations
I’m having a really shitty time recently, with my Dad’s health declining more and more everyday. I have really been struggling to read because of it and so it got me thinking about what feel good books I’ve really enjoyed. This was a little difficult for me, as I don’t really read contemporary, and I feel like that’s always where all the feel good books are. Anyway, here are 5 books that always just make me feel a little bit better when I’m sad. I love these books so much, and they always bring a smile to my face. If you have any recommendations of a feel good book, please…
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Review: Raised by Wolves (Raised by Wolves #1)
Raised by Wolves, Book 1 in the Raised by Wolves Series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Published By: Hachette Publication Date: June 8, 2010 Date Read: January Genre: YA – Paranormal Romance Source: Bought Format: Paperback Pages: 432 Add to Goodreads | Add to Storygraph | Add to PageBound At the age of four, Bryn watched a rogue werewolf brutally murder her parents. Alone in the world, she was rescued and taken in by the mysterious Callum, the alpha of his werewolf pack. Now fifteen, Bryn’s been raised as a human among werewolves, adhering to pack rule (mostly). Little fazes her. But the pack’s been keeping a secret, and when Bryn…