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Fate of a Royal by Meagan Brandy, Amo Jones

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Delicious Tension 
This was my firs Meagan Brandy and Amo Jones book. Im excited to get to the sequel! The narrators were great and really made me feel like I was in the story with them.

The tension and angst that our 2 main characters, London & Knight, put us through is perfection. 

Highly recommend this series if you love:
Bully Romance
Hate to Love
Magical Beings
Fated Mates
Dark Paranormal Romance

Please check your content warnings there are some very dark topics discussed. 
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Can I Tell You Something? by Holly June Smith

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Knot My Type by Evie Mitchell

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Elf'd by Ginger Kane

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

This was a fun spicy short read! 
The Christmas List by Maren Moore

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

A Pack For Christmas by Jillian West

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This was just a cute little OV Christmas read! The FMC decides to go to a retreat to meet a pack after having been rejected twice in the past. We then meet the MMCs who just so happen to work/own this Omega retreat.

The shenanigans these characters get up to, the Christmas fun, the spicy times had me kicking my feet and giggling like a school girl! 
The Very Naughty List by Callie Rose

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funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Looking for a super fun & spicy Christmas read? 
5🌟
3.5🌶

Here are just a few tropes you will find within:
▪︎Why Choose
▪︎Triplet Brothers
▪︎Brothers Best Friends
▪︎Naughty Bucket List

I enjoyed the FMC and the 3 MMCs. They had instant chemistry and a mutual attraction to one another that was undeniable. Callie never fails to bring the heat in her books. This one was no different! 

10/10 would recommend. I really enjoyed the narration and how they captured the essence of each character. I will be looking into more books narrated by them.
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Elfemies to Lovers by Jennifer Chipman

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Omg, this was such a sweet story. I ate it up! 
Ivy and Teddy are just so sweet. 

If you love
🎄 He falls fast and hard
❄️ Christmas Bucket Lists
🎄 Fated Mates/ Soul Mates
❄️ Christmas Magic
🎄 Fighting as Flirting
❄️ Only 1 Bed

Then you might give this a go!

“Teddy.” “Mhm?” “Where did you sleep last night?” He did his best to look sheepish. “On the couch. There’s only one bedroom here, you know.” Oh. God. There was only one bed? I groaned. “You’ve got to be kidding me.” What sort of Hallmark movie did I wake up in the middle of?"
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Merry Ever After by Tessa Bailey

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

My December Darling by Lauren Asher

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was my first dip into the writing of Lauren Asher! Im so glad I read this! Such a cute, warm, fuzzy Holiday book. 

The FMC, Catalina, is a social ackward, sarcastic, quippy, traveling NICU nurse who has come home for her little sisters wedding. 

The MMC, Luke (aka Dr Darling), is an golden retriever, high achiever, LEGO loving Emergency Room Doctor who is the best friend to the groom. 

I just loved these two. I loved how Catalina was constantly trying to ruffle Lukes feathers but Luke was like I love when you ruffle my feathers. I enjoyed watching them bond and learn to love eachothers coping mechanisms and be able to support one another through tough heartbreaking situations as medical professionals. 

I cant wait to jump into more of Laurens books in the future!