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Birthstone Book Covers: June 2025 - One Book More
Leslie at Books Are the New Black created a fun monthly post called Birthstone Book Covers. Each month, she features book covers that are either the same color as that month’s birthstone or include the color in the title. Fun, right? This month, there are three stones, and I decided to go with the pearl. Let’s see … Continue reading Birthstone Book Covers: June 2025
Can't Wait Wednesday: The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen - One Book More
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme to spotlight a future release that you’re excited about. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings and was previously hosted by Breaking the Spine. This week’s anticipated book is: The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam Title: The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam Author: Megan Bannen Series: Hart & Mercy #3 Page Length: 432 Pub. Date: July 8, 2025 Publisher: Orbit Synopsis: Immortal demigod Rosie Fox … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday: The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen
Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the Second Half of 2025 - One Book More
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week, the topic is Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the Second … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the Second Half of 2025
Goodreads Monday: Quicksilver by Callie Hart - One Book More
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where you chose a random book from your Goodreads TBR and show it off. Budget Tales Book Blog hosts this meme. This week, I’m spotlighting Quicksilver, a YA romantasy that’s been on my TBR for about a year. I’ve heard a lot of rave reviews about it! Title: Quicksilver Author: Callie … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Quicksilver by Callie Hart
Book Review: Wrath of the Dragons by Olivia Rose Darling - One Book More
Title: Wrath of the Dragons Author: Olivia Rose Darling Series: Fear the Flames #2 Page Length: 549 Pub. Date: July 29, 2025 Publisher: Delacorte Press Synopsis: The second novel in Olivia Rose Darling’s thrilling and steamy romantic fantasy series, following Fear the Flames. In the explosive sequel to the bestselling romantasy Fear the Flames, two fated … Continue reading Book Review: Wrath of the Dragons by Olivia Rose Darling
Book Review: The Chosen Queen by Sam Davey - One Book More
Title: The Chosen Queen Author: Sam Davey Page Length: 352 Pub. Date: June 3, 2025 Publisher: Diversion Books Synopsis: Igraine, destined mother of King Arthur, takes center stage for a powerful, feminist retelling of Camelot. The stories of Camelot do not begin with the sword in the stone—but rather with a twisted chain of murder, … Continue reading Book Review: The Chosen Queen by Sam Davey
Book Review: Love on Tour by Lee Adams - One Book More
Title: Love on Tour Author: Lee Adams Page Length: Pub. Date: June 17, 2025 Publisher: She Writes Press Synopsis: Who knew a broken heel can change your life? Though she has her dream job—finding new songs for singers in the booming country music industry—music executive Christine Matthews lives an unexciting life. That is, until a … Continue reading Book Review: Love on Tour by Lee Adams
Can't Wait Wednesday: Rose in Chains by Julie Soto - One Book More
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme to spotlight a future release that you’re excited about. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings and was previously hosted by Breaking the Spine. This week’s anticipated book is: Rose in Chains Title: Rose in Chains Author: Julie Soto Series: The Evermore Trilogy #1 Page Length: 464 Pub. Date: July 3, 2025 Publisher: Forever Synopsis: The war is over, the dark forces have won, and … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday: Rose in Chains by Julie Soto
Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Summer TBR - One Book More
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week, the topic is Books on My Summer TBR. I have … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Summer TBR
Goodreads Monday: The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri - One Book More
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where you chose a random book from your Goodreads TBR and show it off. Budget Tales Book Blog hosts this meme. This week, I’m spotlighting the third book in a fantasy trilogy – The Lotus Empire. Let’s check it out! Title: The Lotus Empire Author: Tasha Suri Series: The Burning … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri
Spell the Month in Books: June 2025 - One Book More
Hi there! It’s time for another Spell the Month in Books. This was originally created by Reviews from the Stacks, and the idea is to spell the month using the first letter of book titles This month’s Spell the Month in Books theme is Books That You Found or Currently See at the Library! I was … Continue reading Spell the Month in Books: June 2025
Book Review: No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee - One Book More
Title: No More Yesterdays Author: Catherine Bybee Series: The Heirs #3 Page Length: 368 Pub. Date: June 17, 2025 Publisher: Montlake Synopsis: Taking over her late father’s company was never part of Alex Stone’s life plan. But now, sitting in the CEO chair at Stone Enterprises, she’s resigned to living her life alone. Being a … Continue reading Book Review: No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee
First Lines Friday: June 13, 2025 - One Book More
First Lines Friday is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? First Lines: “After sixteen years, the reign of Daddy’s little princess has finally come to an end.” Do you recognize the … Continue reading First Lines Friday: June 13, 2025
Book Review: Realm of Thieves by Karina Halle - One Book More
Title: Realm of Thieves Author: Karina Halle Series: Thieves of Dragemor #1 Page Length: 432 Pub. Date: June 10, 2025 Publisher: Ace Synopsis: For Brynla Aihr, crime and survival have always gone hand in hand. Ever since she escaped the fanatical dragon-worshipping cult that controls her homeland, she’s had to carve out a life doing … Continue reading Book Review: Realm of Thieves by Karina Halle
Can't Wait Wednesday: Look Before You Leap by Virginia Heath - One Book More
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme to spotlight a future release that you’re excited about. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings and was previously hosted by Breaking the Spine. This week’s anticipated book is: Look Before You Leap Title: Look Before You Leap Author: Virginia Heath Series: Miss Prentice’s Protegees Page Length: 320 Pub. Date: June 24, 2025 Publisher: St, Martin’s Griffin … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday: Look Before You Leap by Virginia Heath
Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Wishes - One Book More
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week, the topic is Bookish Wishes: 10 Books I’d LOVE to … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Wishes
Goodreads Monday: Silver Elite by Dani Francis - One Book More
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where you chose a random book from your Goodreads TBR and show it off. Budget Tales Book Blog hosts this meme. This week, I’m spotlighting a new dystopian romance – Silver Elite. I’ve heard so many good things about this one and definitely want to read it soon. Let’s … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Silver Elite by Dani Francis
Book Review: A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan - One Book More
Title: A Forbidden Alchemy Author: Stacey McEwan Page Length: 480 Pub. Date: July 1, 2025 Publisher: Saga Press Synopsis: Nina Harrow and Patrick Colson are twelve years old when they are whisked away from the shadows of their disenfranchised mining towns to dazzling Belavere City to discover their magical potential. Those who pass Belavere’s test … Continue reading Book Review: A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacey McEwan
Book Review: Look Before You Leap by Virginia Heath - One Book More
Title: Look Before You Leap Author: Virginia Heath Series: Miss Prentice’s Protegees Page Length: 320 Pub. Date: June 24, 2025 Publisher: St, Martin’s Griffin Synopsis: The second hilarious and heartwarming novel in the Miss Pretence’s Protégées Regency romp of a series Nine years ago, Lord Guy Harrowby, Viscount of Wennington, was publicly humiliated when a … Continue reading Book Review: Look Before You Leap by Virginia Heath
Book Review: Witch of the Wolves by Kaylee Archer & Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider - One Book More
Title: Witch of the Wolves Author: Kaylee Archer Page Length: 352 Pub. Date: Sept. 30, 2025 Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Synopsis: Cordelia Levine comes from a long line of powerful witches. She’s been flying under the radar in the human world, focused on strengthening her magic. She loves working at her aunt’s apothecary in London, … Continue reading Book Review: Witch of the Wolves by Kaylee Archer & Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider
Book Review: Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady - One Book More
Title: Battle of the Bookstores Author: Ali Brady Page Length: 432 Pub. Date: June 3, 2025 Publisher: Berkley Synopsis: Despite managing bookstores on the same Boston street, Josie Klein and Ryan Lawson have never interacted much—Josie’s store focuses on serious literature, and Ryan’s sells romance only. But when the new owner of both stores decides … Continue reading Book Review: Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady
Can't Wait Wednesday: No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee - One Book More
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme to spotlight a future release that you’re excited about. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings and was previously hosted by Breaking the Spine. This week’s anticipated book is: No More Yesterdays Title: No More Yesterdays Author: Catherine Bybee Series: The Heirs #3 Page Length: 368 Pub. Date: June 17, 2025 Publisher: Montlake Synopsis: Taking over her late father’s company was never part of Alex … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday: No More Yesterdays by Catherine Bybee
Book Spotlight: The Chosen Queen by Sam Davey - One Book More
Happy Tuesday, and a very happy book birthday to The Chosen Queen by Samy Davey! This sounds like such an intriguing, feminist retelling, and I’m eager to learn more about the origins of the Camelot stories from a new and fresh perspective. Here’s some more about the book: Title: The Chosen Queen Author: Sam Davey Page … Continue reading Book Spotlight: The Chosen Queen by Sam Davey
June 2025: Highly Anticipated Book Releases - One Book More
Happy Sunday and happy June! I can’t believe we’re already almost halfway through 2025. It’s been a great year of book releases so far, and this month promises to be just as fantastic. Let’s check out some highly anticipated releases! June 3rd: Battle of the Bookstores Author: Ali Brady Page Length: 432 Publisher: Berkley Synopsis: Despite managing bookstores on the … Continue reading June 2025: Highly Anticipated Book Releases
Book Review: Claiming the Princess by Charis Michaels - One Book More
Title: Claiming the Princess Author: Charis Michaels Series: Hidden Royals #3 Page Length: 384 Pub. Date: August 26, 2025 Publisher: Avon Synopsis: Princess Danielle Allard d’Orleans grew up believing that she was a simple village girl raised in Kent by surrogate parents. That simple life vanishes when she discovers she’s actually a princess in hiding— … Continue reading Book Review: Claiming the Princess by Charis Michaels
First Lines Friday: May 30, 2025 - One Book More
First Lines Friday is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? First Lines: “It was quitting time on a Friday, but Cole Hutcheson didn’t care. Nobody cared toomuch right then, in fact. … Continue reading First Lines Friday: May 30, 2025
Book Review: Den of Liars by Jessica S. Olson - One Book More
Title: Den of Liars Author: Jessica S. Olson Series: Den of Liars #1 Page Length: 384 Publication Date: July 1, 2025 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Synopsis: A young thief attempting a daring casino heist during a high-stakes tournament is torn between two warring brothers in Den of Liars, a thrilling YA fantasy romance by acclaimed author Jessica S. … Continue reading Book Review: Den of Liars by Jessica S. Olson
Can't Wait Wednesday: Love on Tour by Lee Adams - One Book More
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme to spotlight a future release that you’re excited about. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings and was previously hosted by Breaking the Spine. This week’s anticipated book is: Love on Tour Title: Love on Tour Author: Lee Adams Pub. Date: June 17, 2025 Page Length: 304 Publisher: She Writes Press Synopsis: Who knew a broken heel can change your life? Though … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday: Love on Tour by Lee Adams
Author Spotlight: Barbara Russell - One Book More
Happy Tuesday and a very happy book birthday to DUCHESSES DON’T CRY, the seventh book in the Victorian Rebels series by Barbara Russell!! I read this wonderful historical romance and loved it! Barbara always writes such swoon-worthy and unique love stories, and I actually spotlighted this series a while back because I enjoyed it so … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Barbara Russell
Goodreads Monday: Written in Starlight by Isabel Ibanez - One Book More
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where you chose a random book from your Goodreads TBR and show it off. This meme is hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog. This week, I’m spotlighting Written in Starlight. I’ve read and loved several of the author’s books, and this one sounds great! Let’s check it out! About the … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Written in Starlight by Isabel Ibanez
Book Review: Salvación by Sandra Proudman - One Book More
Title: Salvación Author: Sandra Proudman Page Length: 336 Publication Date: May 20, 2025 Publisher: Wednesday Books Synopsis: In this Latinx YA fantasy inspired by El Zorro, Lola de La Peña becomes the masked heroine Salvación in order to save her family and town from a man who would destroy it for the magic it contains…if … Continue reading Book Review: Salvación by Sandra Proudman
First Lines Friday: May 23, 2025 - One Book More
First Lines Friday is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? First Lines: “You know this story, Bartholomew, though you do not remember it. I’ll tell it to you as best I … Continue reading First Lines Friday: May 23, 2025
Book Review: A Fate Forged in Fire by Hazel McBride - One Book More
Title: A Fate Forged in Fire Author: Hazel McBride Series: Bonded to Beasts #1 Pub. Date: May 27, 2025 Page Length: 416 Publisher: Delacorte Press Synopsis: To become the first queen in centuries, a powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to overthrow the corrupt powers ruling her kingdom—while also fighting her … Continue reading Book Review: A Fate Forged in Fire by Hazel McBride
Book Review: The Love Haters by Katherine Center - One Book More
Title: The Love Haters Author: Katherine Center Page Length: 320 Pub. Date: May 20, 2025 Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Synopsis: It’s a thin line between love and love-hating. Katie Vaughn has been burned by love in the past—now she may be lighting her career on fire. She has two choices: wait to get laid off … Continue reading Book Review: The Love Haters by Katherine Center
Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Feature Travel - One Book More
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week, the topic is Books With Travel, and I found a … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Books That Feature Travel
Book Review: Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews - One Book More
Title: Rules for Ruin Author: Mimi Matthews Series: The Crinoline Academy #1 Page Length: 400 Pub. Date: May 20, 2025 Publisher: Berkley Synopsis: On the outskirts of London sits a seemingly innocuous institution with a secretive aim—train young women to distract, disrupt, and discredit the patriarchy. Outraged by a powerful politician’s systematic attack on women’s … Continue reading Book Review: Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews
Goodreads Monday: Ride With Me by Simone Soltani - One Book More
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where you choose a random book from your Goodreads TBR and show it off. This meme is hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog. This week, I’m spotlighting a book that actually releases tomorrow. RIDE WITH ME is the second book in Simone Soltani’s Lights Out contemporary romance series, and it … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Ride With Me by Simone Soltani
Series Spotlight: The Drowning Empire by Andrea Stewart - One Book More
Happy Sunday! Today, I’m starting a new weekly post called the Series Spotlight. Each Sunday, I’ll highlight a book series that I really enjoyed — whether it’s a completed series I’ve loved for years or a newer one that grabbed my heart. I’ll share a few thoughts about why I love it, what makes it … Continue reading Series Spotlight: The Drowning Empire by Andrea Stewart
Spell the Month in Books: May 2025 - One Book More
Hi there! It’s time for another Spell the Month in Books. This was originally created by Reviews from the Stacks, and the idea is to spell the month using the first letter of book titles. M: The Mercy Makers Author: Tessa Gratton Series: The Moon Heresies #1 Page Length: 543 Pub. Date: June 17, 2025 Publisher: Orbit Synopsis: Can an empire trip and … Continue reading Spell the Month in Books: May 2025
First Lines Friday: May 16, 2025 - One Book More
First Lines Friday is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? First Lines: “It all starts when Penelope Ross leans in over the restaurant’s solid wooden table, lifts her index finger, and … Continue reading First Lines Friday: May 16, 2025