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It’s A Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
Rating: 5/5
Spice: 0/5
Plot: 5/5
Primary Genre: Contemporary Romance
Blurb: From the USA Today bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script, a novel about a former adolescent TV punchline who has left her awkwardness in the rearview mirror thanks to a fake-it-till-you-make-it mantra that has her on the cusp of success, until she tells a lie that sets her on a crash-course with her past, spending a week in Long Island with the last man she thinks might make her believe in love. Rules for a love story: There are none. It’s all a lie. Jane Jackson knows that true love is a lie. Laughter is the only truth—you can’t fake a belly laugh. Jane should know, she spent her adolescence as "Poor Janey Jakes," the barbecue-sauce-in-her-braces punchline on America's fifth-favorite sitcom. Now she’s a Creative Executive at Clearwater Studios and she’s living by a new mantra: Fake it till you make it. Except, she might have faked it too far. Desperate to get her first project greenlit and riled up by pompous cinematographer and one-time crush Dan Finnegan, she opened her mouth and a big fat fib fell out. She claimed that Jack Quinlan, hottest popstar of the moment, has promised to write an original song for the soundtrack. Jack may have been her first kiss—and greatest source of shame—but she hasn’t spoken to him in twenty years. Now, Jane must turn to the last man she’d ever want to owe: Dan Finnegan. Because Jack is playing a festival in Dan’s hometown on Long Island, and Dan has an in. A week in close quarters with Dan while facing down her past is Jane's idea of hell, but Dan just might surprise her. While covering up her lie, can they find something true?

My Vampire Plus One by Jenna Levine
My Vampire #2
Rating: 4/5
Spice: .5
Primary Genre: Romantic Comedy
Plot: 4/5
Blurb: Nothing sucks more than fake dating a vampire in this paranormal romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire. Amelia Collins is by definition successful. She would even go so far as to say successfully single. But not according to her family, and she’s tired of the constant questions about her nonexistent dating life. When an invitation to yet another family wedding arrives, she decides to get everyone off her back once and for all by finding someone–anyone–to pose as her date. After a chance encounter with Reginald Cleaves, Amelia decides he’s perfect for her purposes. He’s a bit strange, but that’s fine; it’ll discourage tough questions from her family. (And it certainly doesn’t hurt that he’s very handsome.) For centuries-old vampire Reggie, posing as her plus-one sounds like the ultimate fun. And if it helps his ruse of pretending to be human, so much the better. As Amelia and Reggie practice their fauxmance, it becomes clear that Reggie is as loyal to her as the day is long, and that Amelia’s first impressions could not have been more wrong. Suddenly, being in a real relationship with Reggie sounds pretty fang-tastic.

Soul of a Witch by Harley Laroux
Souls Trilogy, #3
Rating: 4/5
Spice: 4/5
Plot: 4/5
Primary Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance
Trigger Warnings: Check Goodreads for a general CW, full TW list in book preview.
Blurb:
Everly
I am the servant of a merciless God. I am the daughter of Its preacher. All my life, my power has been controlled by others. They raised me to be meek and stifled my magic. But no more. A brutal murder led me to discover a mysterious house full of magic - and the ancient, powerful demon within. He says my power can change the world, that I can kill the evil creature I once worshipped. But at what cost?
Callum
For two thousand years, I've been alone. Slaughtering fallen Gods as I searched for the witch that haunted my dreams, begging for my help. Now that I've found her, I will protect her with my life. But when the fate of Earth, Heaven, and Hell hangs in the balance, not even her soul is safe from destruction. If a choice must be made, I'll let the world burn if it means having her as my own.
Each book within the Souls Trilogy is interconnected, following a different couple through a similar timeline in the fictional world of Abelaum.

A Vine Mess by Amanda Chaperon
Rating: 3.5/5
Spice: 3.5/5
Plot: 4/5
Primary Genre: Romance
Trigger Warnings: Explicit language, sexual content
Favorite Quote: Breakups were like bruises. Eventually, they become nothing more than some discolored flesh and a memory of the ache you’d once felt. But in the thick of them, when your skin was still mottled black and blue, pressing on them meant only pain.
Blurb: Since her recent breakup, Ella Delatou has buried herself in work. Between her job at the local flower shop, Blossom's, and her family's winery, she has plenty to keep herself busy. If only the busybody townsfolk of Apple Blossom Bay would leave her alone long enough to let her fully move on.

Book Releases I’m Excited For This Week
So many great book releases today! There is lots of Romantasy, fantasy, witchy romance, all of the fall vibes. This isn’t every book being released this week, just a few that I found interesting. I’m linking the Amazon pages to the book covers in case something catches your eye.

Hooked by Emily McIntire (Never After #1)
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5 Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 Primary Genre: Dark Romance Trigger Warnings: Please click here to visit author's website

The Fine Print by Lauren Asher (Dreamland Billionaires #1)
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ok, I can kind of see the hype It’s a little cheesy but it’s also super cute. Definitely recommend to anyone who is Disney obsessed.

The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson
The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson My rating: 3 of 5 stars 3 Stars. This book seemed like a sure thing on paper but when I started reading it, I had an extremely hard time getting in to it.

Assistant To The Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is so FUNNY. I am obsessed.

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Mass (Throne of Glass #7)
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Gotta admit, I’ve never been so excited for a series to be over. Was it a mistake to read them all so close together? Maybe.

Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas (Throne of Glass, #5)
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas My rating: 5 of 5 stars Finally, a fuck ton of action. Some twists and turns that I didn't see coming.

Her Soul For Revenge (Souls Trilogy #2) by Harley Laroux
Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4.5. Book #2 was excellent, the storyline was fantastic but I felt like I didn't care for the spice