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Manga Review 5 out of 5 stars! "I can't make my foot come off the pedal! I'm paralyzed with dread. The horror! The horror!!" Mr. Yaotome Chiba is THE driving instructor everyone wants to be paired with. The man has his own fan club! But behind office doors and away from students Chiba is less than interested in all the hype. Some instructors fall for their students, but he prefers to keep things separate. Putting on a front to help baby drivers feel at ease behind the wheel. Until Mr. Yaotome walks in and he finds himself struggling to keep up the act and not get close to this odd man. Chiba finally meets someone interesting and gets ghosted after the first lesson! Luckily, fates are on both of their sides when a chance encounter at a convenience store helps to allow them to get to know one another more. But is this a good idea? I loved the cover of this manga and when I dived in, I was just so engrossed until the very end! I couldn't stop grinning so wildly and f...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "But now it’s gone. All of it. Along with all my dreams and everything that went with them. All because I thought it would be hot to get dicked down by a vampire. What an idiot." - Finn Becoming a vampire has been difficult for Finn. Having to figure out how to navigate his new undead life and file all the legal paperwork. Finn's existence has a permanent raincloud hovering over it with no real light in sight. Until Finn breaks down and finally agrees to be dragged out for a night on the town with his coworker, Bedeer, and B.'s friends. Bloody Temptations is a wild vampire bar that caters to vamps and is run and staffed by vamps! Finn is completely awestruck by the place and a certain bartender that has fan pages dedicated to the walking thirst trap. Kai seems to also take an interest in Finn but is he for real or just being flirty-nice to gain more tips? Old insecurities start creeping their way back into Finn's head even as the two ...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "It took me forty-seven minutes, three curse words, and one sideways tip into the freezing lake to arrive at my campsite. If inner peace was what I was seeking, she was clearly playing hard to get." - Delaney Recently divorced Delaney Moore decided to go find herself in the wilderness. Hey, the brochure was very persuasive! It didn't include the possibility that her first day would be sopping wet and having to try and air dry everything. Or that not all of the campers got the memo about finding tranquility within silence.  The scenic beauty of the lake and surrounding woods is breathtaking. Being away from society and get fresh air and seeing the stars is worth it. But her search for herself may have to be placed on pause when one of the campers is found dead! Suddenly the idea of being alone on an island with strangers isn't appealing. She may just have to put those TV dramas and novels to the test as she tries and uncovers clues! Does a...

Book Review 3 out of 5 stars! "I was here in Hallow's Cove on somewhat of a stealth mission." - Lea Do read CWs! This read starts from chapter one until the end handling the loss of a mother. Lea's mom passed away a year ago, but grief doesn't have a time limit or looks the same for everyone. Trying to get away from seeing her mother in everything Lea goes to Hallow's Cove. With the gentle kick from her best friend Lea opens a second flower shop location! Not wanting to be seen as the "New Girl" in town she decides to keep her business to herself aside from the contractor and his crew helping her fix up the shop. Being a simple tourist there for the weekend she runs into a handsome minotaur that has her weak in the knees! Her and Rick hit it off instantly and things go very well until the one-night stand is over. Both realizing they wished for more but misunderstandings leading to poor conclusions. Lea is about to get a crash course in what it means ...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! Releasing August 1, 2025! "Why is tradition always at the ass-crack of dawn? Can't the dead wait 'til noon?" - Harper AutumnVale is THE place to be for a great Halloween festival! That is until recent years where the attendance has dropped and the mayor is on the verge of having to shut it all down after this last hoorah. Until a skeleton goes missing and things begin to feel similar to when the skeleton went missing the first time! Missing Skeleton Festival is about to become famous again with a legit missing skeleton! Three best friends decide to take matters into their own hands. Remembering the string of bad luck that happened when the skeleton went missing the first time! Being in a smalltown they know the history and stories of the events of that October like the back of their hands! Will they find the skeleton or will romances and the excitement of the season sweep them away? Did the skeleton walk out of the crypt on its own? Does ...

Book Review 4 out of 5 stars! "You don't fix things by running away like the spoiled princess you were when you created this world. You fix them by making it right." - Orcus Orcus was designed to be The Lady's perfect villain. Thwarting her plans, playing games with her through their respected people, losing when the situation called for it, etc. When they spoke in person, he would call her princess and not address her by the title of Goddess or otherwise. Enjoyed getting under her skin as his obsession for her grew. Orcus was content with being within his own shadows and not overstepping or telling her how he felt. Until The Lady announces she's going to go into a long slumber. He sees how damaging that would be to the world she created. Sleeping away a problem isn't going to fix it or guarantee the person will learn their lesson. Orcus decides to take matters into his own hands and ensure The Lady will grow from this bump in the road. He first needs to get h...

Book Review 4 out of 5 stars! "That's the trade. Amara gets me, a "husband", and I get a new home on a planet that hasn't yet been consumed by greed --- with all my needs taken care of." - Roth'kar When the RVS plague wipes out nearly two billion men on planet Earth, trying to find a male partner is very slim. Luckily an alien race established a matchmaking program to help bring more options to Earth! Roth'kar hears of this program and jumps at the opportunity to leave the ship he lives on. The "home" he's used to is filled with poverty, snatching up the scraps he can, and just surviving. The plan was simple and easy to stick to. Until he meets the very bright and bubbly Amara. . . He soon finds himself lost within the smiles she freely shows and gives out. He goes from pretending to be the best husband Amara knows to wondering if he actually wants to be her husband permanently!? Would she even want him after finding out his truth?  I l...

ARC Review 4 out of 5 stars! Releases July 15, 2025 "We can't control the wind, but we can always adjust the sails." - Liam Sadie's down on her luck. After losing her job in New York she goes to stay with her best friend in Texas with her tail tucked between her legs. Sadie falls into depression and going through the motions. Having no clue what she should do with her life or what path to take. Until Liam announces she will be playing in his campaign! Enticing her with the idea of creating someone different from herself. Sadie becomes Jaylie within Liam's game. Jaylie is confident, knows what she wants, and is a cleric blessed by the Goddess of Luck! Jaylie isn't alone in this adventure as both her and Sadie meet new and wonderful characters. This D&D campaign may be just what Sadie needs and more! New friendships are forming, laughs, great memories, and possibly romance! Sadie can't help but be drawn to the lumber-snack who seems to be wanting to roll...