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Book reviews for books read November 8th-23rd

 


In November so far I have visited Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Utah, and my home state of Colorado. I helped my daughter paint and ready her first home and helped mov her in. I visited with most of my family. And I have spent time off-roading with my husband in our bronco. I also worked a few shifts at the job that pays me and have tried to keep my household running with limited success.  As a result, my reading has suffered. I did manage to read three ARCs on time, and these are those reviews. I hope you get a chance to check out the new holiday romances by Piper Rayne and Emily Silver. If you haven't read the Alchemy series yet by Elodie Hart, it is now complete and includes Always Alchemy. This is a wonderful book detailing the ever after of all of the Alchemy characters and it was feel good all the way.  Dive in.  Check out my reviews and and these to your TBR. You wont be sorry.


Merry Kissmas by Piper Rayne

ARC: Release Date- 11/19/2024

#Holiday #SecondChance #ForcedProximity #ARC

Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.

Brynn is a successful, creative woman. I love that she pursues a job option to see if it fits her. I love that she finds her dream. I adored her family. Her parents were the absolute best. Her brothers were hilarious in how they mess with her and each other. This is a competitive family. What could be better than a big family Christmas at a Utah resort? Adding in a series of holiday games, of course. I laughed more than once as I was reading.

Pierce sees Brynn as the one that got away. Tal, handsome, and British he is the perfect hero for Brynn. When he ends up spending the holidays with her family, he decides to convince her to give him a second chance. It takes a little time as they work together to overcome the hurts from the past before moving forward. This was a little bit of a slow burn without the third act break up. It was a fun and swoony read just in time for the holiday season.



Merry in Moose Falls by Emily Silver

ARC: Release Date- 11/21/2024

#BiAwakening #FriendsToLovers #MM #SmallTown #Holiday #Novella #ARC

Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this is a standalone that ends with a HEA.

Charlie has been in love with his best friend for many years. He has pined and wished from afar that his straight friend was the man for him. When Brooks goes through a messy divorce and ends up staying with Charlie, he begins to see Charie in a way he hadn’t before. I loved how open Brooks was to exploring his new feelings with Charlie.

This was a steamy sweet holiday novella. I could see this being a book to reread each year. It has all the Hallmark Christmas vibes, so much pining, and plenty of heat.  Charlie and Brooks were delightful together both as friends and as lovers. I loved how affectionate they are with each other. Truly, one of the best holiday romance reads of the year.



Always Alchemy: An Ever After Book (Alchemy #7) 

by Elodie Hart

ARC: Release Date 11/21/2024

#Erotica #BonusContent

I am without words for how much I have loved this entire series.

Written in first person from multiple POV, this book is a beautiful peek into the lives of the Alchemy characters we have grown to love in their HEA. We get to see so many milestones. We are reminded that the effort to make our ever after a happy one is worth it. This book will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and sweat. With all the emotion and heat we have come to expect, this was the perfect wrap up for this series.


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