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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "Phallus Impudicus.  . . . Translated, it literally meant "shamelessly phallic". And boy, did the original architects of Stinkhorn Manor go to town with that design concept." - Claude Claude's a very simple Mushroom Fae with a simple life and lowkey goals. There's nothing really grand and extravagant about him or his life and he likes it that way. . . Until the news of his absent father's death comes then everything flips on its head!  Claude inherits a manor! One that is magical and notorious for being a giant pain in the rear. Only there's a small little catch. . .Claude has to perform a ritual twice a year. A secret ritual that no one can talk about, but he must perform in order to save Stinkhorn Manor itself and all of its current residents! Did someone fail to mention to the powers that be that Claude can hardly do magic?! He needs help but where does one even begin to look for help regarding this crisis!?  "Yo...

Book Review 4.5 out of 5 stars! Releasing October 31, 2024! ". . .the man from Sol's slumber appears." We all have those late-night fantasies or dreams with strangers in them. But what if you kept having a reoccurring one where the person got clearer and clearer? Till one day they are literally knocking on your very door! Sol is about to go on an adventure with the man of his literal dreams! The King has fallen ill and has requested Sol's apothecary abilities personally. Only Sol is hiding a major secret. . . Sol is "supposed" to be a woman and live a woman's life. Keeping his secret of being a trans man will become difficult the closer he gets to Yohan and the more his feelings grow for the knight. He just needs to keep his distance from Yohan and focus on his assigned quest! Easy, right. . .?! ". . .Sol is pulled into Yohan's orbit like stars follow the moon." - Sol What draws me into Beau's books the most is how the characters are wr...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost, this is book one and a half! If you haven't read "The Prince's Dearest Guards" go back and read that. This book takes place between events from the first book! * * * * "I am no hero, Hal thought to himself. Why in the world was I sent here?" - Prince Hal Arkaus is a legendary utopian land reserved for heroes, Hal being no hero. The god of the place allowing Hal one wish before he must wake and face the mythical serpent. Our prince knows exactly what he wants and in this very short read we get to watch it unfold! “I’d like to have sex with my guards whilst having a penis.” The God blinked. He remained silent for a moment. I love this series so much and just how seen you feel whilst reading! Prince Hal was born with a female body, but he knew that just wasn't him! So, when he makes this wish my heart just melted! I will warn you this read is bittersweet but so worth it! Hal and his guards are turning into ...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! “I just want a boyfriend, Siegfried. Or, at least, a lover…” - Prince Hal Prince Hal suffers from social anxiety and isn't winning at life when it comes to romance. He's just trying his best, but things just aren't working. While everyone focuses on ensuring he will be ready to take on the throne and the kingdom Hal's mind has been elsewhere. Why not make a wish? A birthday wish in hopes romance will find him! Little does our Prince know that the universe actually heard him and has a plan. Hal's wish may be coming true in more ways than one. . . "My soul will not survive this trip." - Prince Hal This novella was so good! Hal just wants to be seen and truly accepted by someone. Someone who doesn't care about his title or what he may or may not have in his trousers. On the night of his birthday celebration, he makes a wish and the next day he thinks maybe someone heard him! Because our prince nearly trips over his own jaw wh...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost, this series goes in order. Each book is about a different couple and may take place in a different Court, but there's an overarching plot that's on going! Not to mention other little plots popping up! This book is a key one since the couple is a very important one. So, spoilers ahead! * * * * "Oh, God… what if it is me?" - Yasmine Yasmin places the weight of everything onto her shoulders as the words leave Seki's lips. . . Yaz already having a hunch, but the confirmation is even worse. Eleven of them including herself trapped in the Fae Realm with no way to get home and it's all her fault! Yasmine doesn't know what to do or what choice she should make. Should she reject the mate bond and go home or accept and stay? "As such, we have both, perhaps, been afforded a little less scrutiny, a little more freedom in our youth. We often sought mischief when our courts came together for festivals and celebratio...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost, this series goes in order! Each book is about a different main couple but there's an overarching storyline that isn't fully resolved. Potential spoilers ahead! * * * * "Already I feel the tug of wanderlust. Everything has started to feel too familiar, and I need a change of scenery. I may even leave the country this time." - Willow Willow was feeling the urge to move on but not to a completely different realm! Or maybe this is just the trippiest trip she's ever had, and she just needs to sleep it off? Only this is real, she's trapped in the Fae Realm with ten other humans! Willow's wanderlust doesn't leave her as she agrees to go to the Summer Court with four others. The call of the ocean and the beach has her practically running all the way there. But when she gets arrives odd things begin occurring. . . Suddenly Willow's having to face feelings and situations she's never been in before along w...

Book Review! 5 out of 5 stars! "Fae?" "Like, don't step in the mushroom ring, has elemental magic fae?" Seki's whisked away to the Fae realm along with ten other humans. Ah, the dream of so many fae romance readers, only Seki's not having any of it! The "High Lord" is infuriating and not giving any clear answers. Seki forms new friendships as her and the others try and figure out more about the realm, they are currently in. None of them wishing to remain here since all of them were rudely taken from their homes/lives.  But as Seki continues to remain in the Fae realm and learn more about it, she soon finds herself reconsidering going home. Something about the High Lord of the Autumn Court is pulling her toward him but she should resist, right? Will they be able to return home? Is there anything really amazing worth going home to? And what's the deal with a Fae's Mate? “He can’t lie, but don’t apologize, and don’t make any deals!” I thin...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "The decks of Nemain's Revenge carried many spirits, heralding its namesake." Captain Phantom is everything a pirate should be, including being a famous one! A pirate that strikes fear in others and causes them to lock their doors at night. Yet to a certain island full of people, he is a hero who is working to set them free from a man who is actually a villain. Phantom's plan is to ransom something precious back to the Prime Minister with some other cards up his sleeve for insurance. But maybe the great captain has met his match when part of his plan includes a woman. A feisty, fiery, woman who doesn't back down to him or his crew. She is not what Phantom expected by any means! Being out at sea is sometimes very freeing and relaxing a home to some. Yet will Phantom survive the time frame he set up for himself and his crew with this woman on board? One can only walk so far away from each other on a ship surrounded by miles of water. ...

Book Review 4 out of 5 stars! "I've done what I could to keep you hidden. To keep you safe." - Moyra Raena wishes to live out her life as a simple one within the walls of a convent. But everything changes when she accidentally let's slip use of magic. Something that has been gone for many generations but surely it didn't come from her. On the run from the Hunters sent by the Elven Queen, she finds herself leaving behind the quiet life and within the capital city of Mortals! Elves/Fae are frowned upon, and she has to add that to the list of things to keep hidden. Raena's soon approached by someone stating they need her to carry out a Divine will. Become the Everlasting to help the people against something evil that's threatening to come through to the current realm. Raena has to make decisions while maintaining secrecy about herself. Simple enough right? Can she remain hidden away from those hunting her? Will her elven identity remain concealed? "My la...

Book Review 4 out of 5 stars! "I, Mabel, must be the stupidest witch around for trusting a human of all creatures." - Mabel What do you do when your lover betrays you? When the village and the people you called home want you dead? When you're viewed as evil for being a witch? The same witch who was sought out by many for your abilities. You make a deal with a demon of course! Mabel doesn't want to die to the hands of these mortals, instead she seeks revenge. A fire burning in her belly, but she needs help. Trarzid sought her out and has a task he needs her to perform for him, but once that's done, she will get what she desires. With or without the demon's help. Hasn't anyone learned yet? You do not tick off a witch or a being with supernatural abilities! "You really are too trusting, little Bell." - Trarzid I was very excited when I read the synopsis for the book and mention of a demon. Demons will always have a special place in my heart, probabl...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "Nothing actually belongs to anyone here." - Lor Lor's spent the majority of her life trapped behind cold stone walls. The prison that people are cast into and forgotten about. . . But when she's rescued from the prison, she hopes it's because she's gaining freedom. Not all prisons have bars and sleazy guards, some have golden inlays on every surface and nicely dressed Fae. Lor finds herself in the middle of a competition designed to find out who will be crowned the new Sun Queen. Only Lor must keep her true origin story a secret and pray she can live until the end. The trials are deadly, the other nine competitors deadlier, and what of the king who sits and watches? Will Lor ever be granted true freedom? And can a mortal really compete fairly against Fae?  "I am a rat compared to the nine other butterflies I'll be competing with." - Lor I got "The Bachelor" vibes from this book and looked up that the autho...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "Try to catch me, and the Game will end." - Scarlet Illusionist Or so that was how the pasts Game resulted in being ended abruptly. . . But now with approach of fall, the festivals, and the new Game the rules have changed. Who's behind this Game full of puzzles and the incentive to explore the brilliant city of Levena? The Game has also been going on for many, many years. . . Why do they suddenly wish to be unmasked now? Arlo Rook is ready to become a member of society again. It's time to stand up on his own two feet but what if he fails again? Past ghosts cling to him as he tries to take hold of his future and not rely too heavily on anyone. This Game will be the best one yet and he hopes to enjoy it to the fullest and finally catch the Illusionist! Thatch Phantom's finally returned to the ever-changing city of Levena. Being gone for so long has resulted in changes and new advancements he has to get used to. The Game will be so much ...

Book Review 4 out of 5 stars! "Ina, do you have something against the doors in your home?" - Mar Ina's just living her life within exile peacefully until a fateful encounter with a half-dead man. Not having the heart to let him die she performs a spell that's frowned upon. Not fully realizing the side effects of the enchantment, Ina's life of blissful silence and solitude comes to an end. Rumors of monsters invading Cornovii are spreading. And because of Ina's colorful past, she's placed in the middle of things. No one said having Chaos Magic would be easy. Mysteries need to be solved and clues must be found to help prevent people from getting hurt. Human or non-human alike. Can Ina control her temper this time? Why does the man she saved keep appearing in her life and not allowing her out of his sight? And how much has changed after ten years? "Did you honestly call the King a limp dick?" - Gruff I loved Ina from page one! Having related to her ...

ARC Review Set to Release August 23, 2022! 3.8 out of 5 stars! "How long had I been asleep?" - Thorne Once upon a time, a princess was placed under a curse of endless slumber. For her to wake from her dream like sleep she needed to be kissed by her true love. That's how the stories supposed to go right? Well, not this fairytale! Princess Thorne's awake, but after how long? And why is there a blade pressing into her instead of someone's lips? A spell gone wrong, a kingdom that's being threatened, and to top it all off? Unwelcome guests that could "potentially" help or they could make matters worse. . . Thorne's at a loss as to what to do but her clock is ticking down. Will she be able to break the spell turned curse? Can she trust her new "guests"? And why are these feelings for one of the guests coming up? It takes a lot of focus to break a curse, distractions are not needed! I loved the fusions of fairytales in this story! The story is...

Book Review! Set to Release August 20, 2022! 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost! This is a three part series. The series goes in order so please read part one ( The Dropped Stitch: Part One - Transportation ), otherwise you will be utterly confused by what you read. Not to mention there will be so many spoilers! "Protection cloaks of this caliber can invoke certain feelings for the involved parties." - Orthus A bargain has been struck and both have agreed to it! Only there are a couple of conditions Cordelia didn't realize would be so intense. Having to stifle the fake attraction and draw to Orthus is harder than it seems! Does he feel the same way? Or is this just part of the bargain's side effects? Everyone keeps assuring Cordelia that she's the safest at the Summer Estate, everyone except for one. Vasileios' keeps stating she isn't safe and that she's in danger. How can that be true? The king's been nothing but kind, while Vas has been the opp...