• Book Reviews

    Book Review: Keltair’s Ride by Wolfen M

    Media Type: Ebook Title: Keltair’s Ride    * Series: Hunt for the Shadowmakers #1 Author: Wolfen M. Publisher: Crying Wolf Studio Pages: Kindle; Second Edition; 98 Release Date: March 14, 2017 Source: Author ——————————————————- Genre: Erotica – M/M HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy Fantasy mixed with M/M Erotica! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon Follow the late-12th-century adventures of sidhe thief Keltair and his púca companion, Dulaine, as they hunt for the Shadowmakers, magic rings that can bring shadows to life — with potentially disastrous consequences. And, well, the pair may just indulge…

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    Book Review: Polarities (Pendomus #2) by Carissa Andrews

    Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Polarities (Pendomus #2) Author: Carissa Andrews Publisher: Author Pages: Kindle; 310 Release Date: October 10, 2017 Source: Author —————————————- Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who loved the first book, and are looking for more of Runa’s story! Add it on: Amazon | Goodreads Runa, the prophesied Daughter of Five needs to learn how to master herself, or all of Pendomus will perish. In a world where mythical creatures are either controlled, or on the brink of extinction – a prophecy reveals there’s one who can restore…

  • Wrap Up Posts/Reading Lists

    October 2017 Reading List

    Hi bookish people! It’s October, and boy am I ready for this month to kick off in a really big way. Not only is it the month of Halloween parties, Fall goodies and cooler weather, it’s also the month that I’ll be going on vacation. Trust me, I need this. I’m burnt out to the max. Which is why it’s been a little quieter around here lately, and I haven’t been reading quite as fervently as I normally do. I’ve been doing more tv watching and music listening. Vegging out, if you will. My October reading list is therefore a…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Cover Reveal: Revolutions (Pendomus #3) by Carissa Andrews

    Another Monday has arrived, bookish friends. Here’s hoping that it’s been a good one for you so far! I’m happy to share the latest book in Carissa Andrews’ series. Yes, it’s cover reveal time! Book 3 of the Pendomus series is here! Revolutions is the third and final conclusion of the Pendomus Chronicles Series. To see where it all began, be sure to check out Carissa’s first novel, Pendomus: Book 1 of the Pendomus Chronicles.As the timelines of Pendomus fray, one girl born with power has the ability to set things right. Forcing her way into Videus’ vassalage may be…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman

    Media Type: Ebook Title: Those Across the River Author: Christopher Buehlman Publisher: Ace Pages: Hardcover; 357 Release Date: September 6, 2011 Source: Library ——————————————- Genre: Horror HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy slow burn reads, and don’t have a problem with violence. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon Failed academic Frank Nichols and his wife, Eudora, have arrived in the sleepy Georgia town of Whitbrow, where Frank hopes to write a history of his family’s old estate-the Savoyard Plantation- and the horrors that occurred there. At first, the quaint, rural ways of their new…

  • Wrap Up Posts/Reading Lists

    September 2017 Reading List

    Ah, the dregs of summer. I’d love to say that it’s going to be cool by the end of this month, but history tells me that it’ll be well past Halloween before it’s less than 80 outside during the middle of the day. So, I’ll just embrace it and continue on with my summer theme! September begins our BookLikes yearly “Halloween bingo”, so you can expect to see my reading a ton of horror and thriller books! Here’s a quick spotlight on what I’ll be reading this month. In Progress Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier I’ve been meaning to read this…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: The Quiet Child by John Burley

    Media Type: Physical Book (ARC) Title: The Quiet Child Author: John Burley Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Pages: Paperback; 304 Release Date: August 8, 2017 Source: TLC Book Tours / HarperCollins —————————————————– Genre: Thriller / Mystery HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy thriller and mystery books revolving around families, and slow burn reads. Add it on: HarperCollins | Amazon | Barnes & Noble From the award-winning author of The Absence of Mercy, comes a gripping and darkly psychological novel about family, suspicion, and the price we are willing to pay to protect those we love the most. It’s the summer…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1) by Rachel Hawkins

    Media Type: Audio Book Title: Hex Hall    *Series: Hex Hall #1 Author: Rachel Hawkins Publisher: Tantor Audio Run Time: 7 hours 11 minutes Release Date: June 29, 2012 Source: Library ————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy paranormal reads that are on the lighter side. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It’s gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie’s estranged father—an elusive European warlock—only when necessary.…

  • Feature Posts/Weekly Memes

    Waiting on Wednesday (8/16/17)

    So, I am actually drafting this post on a Saturday, which feels a little bit like cheating hahahaha. That doesn’t change the fact that this is a book that I’m extremely excited for though! Things are settling back down to normal speed, thank goodness, and home life has gotten more calm. We’re learning what things we can cut back a bit on, and what things we can make easier on ourselves so that there’s more down time. I missed have down time. Anyway, back to the book I’m excited for! A simple but forgotten truth: Where harbingers of death appear,…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: A Merchant in Oria by David Wiley

    Media Type: Ebook Title: A Merchant In Oria Author: David Wiley Publisher: OWS Ink, LLC. Pages: Kindle; 42 Release Date: April 27, 2017 Source: Author —————————————– Genre: Fantasy HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are looking for novella length Fantasy that is very well done! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon Firion is a young merchant descended from generations of merchants. His first big break comes along when he sets out to trade with the wealthy dwarven kingdom of Oria. He has always dreamed of visiting this grand kingdom, having heard his father describe it…