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Review: ‘Princess of Blood’ by Sarah Hawley

If you enjoy Fantasy Romance with a human-turned-Fae navigating magic and politics, check out this trilogy. Fans of slow-burn romance with a morally grey MMC will also enjoy it.

FranJesscaApril 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Review: ‘Our Italian Summer’ by Jennifer Probst

Our Italian Summer is the first book in Jennifer Probst’s Meet Me in Italy series. I wanted something different to read and knew this Women’s Fiction novel would be enjoyable. I enjoy Romance, but lately I wanted a change. This book has romantic subplots, but they are not the main focus. I wanted something that would evoke many emotions and relate to me. This book truly hit me in the feels, especially as a mother of two daughters, one adult and one teenager, who’s been keeping me on my toes. I related to these characters and understood their frustrations and happy moments through their POVs.

FranJesscaApril 4, 2026April 5, 2026

Review: ‘Deja Dead’ by Kathy Reichs

This book had me hooked from the beginning, and I’m ready to start book two. I appreciate that the author Kathy Reichs is an anthropologist in real life, bringing authentic detail into the books. Overall, I give the first book 4-stars.

FranJesscaMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026

Review: ‘Willing Prey’ by Allie Oleander

Willing Prey is the first book in Allie Oleander’s Feral Love series. I found it through the publisher’s newsletters and social media, read the synopsis, and immediately wanted to check it out. It’s not like most of the Dark Romance books I usually read, so I was curious. Did it make me question my morals when I finished? Absolutely. One thing’s for sure: I will never be into Primal Play in real life.

FranJesscaMarch 12, 2026March 22, 2026

Review: ‘To Cage A Wild Bird’ by Brooke Fast

I got the hardcover special edition of To Cage A Wild Bird by Brooke Fast through the FairyLoot Romantasy/Adult Fantasy Subscription box. If it weren’t for FairyLoot, I probably never would have found this book. As soon as I started reading, I knew I wouldn’t be able to put it down. It reminded me of other dystopian stories I’ve read and watched. I finished it quickly because the fast-paced plot and the challenges faced by Raven Thorne and the other characters kept me hooked.

FranJesscaMarch 9, 2026March 10, 2026

Review: ‘You Can Kill’ by Rebecca Zanetti

You Can Kill is the fourth installment in Rebecca Zanetti’s Laurel Snow series. When I’m not reading romance, I love Mysteries and Thrillers, and the Laurel Snow series became an instant favorite after I borrowed the first book via Libby. If you haven’t read the first three books, I highly recommend you do, since the storylines continue in each one. I’ll try not to spoil anything in my review, but I can’t make any promises, so consider this your warning before you read on.

FranJesscaMarch 4, 2026March 6, 2026