Jaye's bookshelf: all en-US Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:14:13 -0700 60 Jaye's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Stalk the Sky (War of the Alliance, #2)]]> 211663002
With the Alliance Kingdoms and the Empire of Mongavaria now at war, half-elf Fieran Laesornysh has been sent to the naval base of Dar Goranth with one mission: protect the strategically important base from attack.

But when he arrives, he discovers there are no aeroplanes for his men, they have been assigned to a squadron of elves, and the elven commander resents Fieran for his lineage. Defending Dar Goranth will be a little difficult if he can’t even get off the ground.

With his motley crew of squadron mates at his back and the half-dwarf female mechanic Pip at his side, Fieran must navigate the challenges of his first command and the war both in the sky and within his own squadron.

Stalk the Sky is book 2 in the War of the Alliance series, a humorous steampunk fantasy series filled with magical gadgets, elven warriors, and a hint of no-spice romance perfect for fans of Lindsay Buroker and K.M. Shea.]]> 324 Tara Grayce Jaye 5 4.69 2024 Stalk the Sky (War of the Alliance, #2)
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average rating: 4.69
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]]> I Still Believe 16184837
"We have choices when life hits us with tragedy or despair, crisis or loss. That's the message of Jeremy Camp's books, and it's the reason you will find hope and healing by journeying through the pages of this story."

--Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, from the Foreword]]> 224 Jeremy Camp 141437559X Jaye 5 4.46 2011 I Still Believe
author: Jeremy Camp
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average rating: 4.46
book published: 2011
rating: 5
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]]> Arena: Part One 31831326 183 D. Michael Withrow 0997861908 Jaye 0 to-read 4.08 2016 Arena: Part One
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]]> <![CDATA[Wind and Truth (The Stormlight Archive, #5)]]> 203578847 The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive―the iconic epic fantasy masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies, from acclaimed bestselling author Brandon Sanderson.

Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare―and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium’s place has thrown everything into disarray.

Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide―Adolin in Azimir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah at Thaylen City. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons . . . and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar.

At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the mystery behind the Unmade Ba-Ado-Mishram and her involvement in the enslavement of the singer race and in the ancient Knights Radiants killing their spren. And Dalinar and Navani seek an edge against Odium’s champion that can be found only in the Spiritual Realm, where memory and possibility combine in chaos. The fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance.]]> 1344 Brandon Sanderson 1250319188 Jaye 0 to-read 4.35 2024 Wind and Truth (The Stormlight Archive, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive, #4)]]> 56179343
The Stormlight Archive saga continues in Rhythm of War , the eagerly awaited sequel to Brandon Sanderson's #1 New York Times bestselling Oathbringer , from an epic fantasy writer at the top of his game.

After forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar’s crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move.

Now, as new technological discoveries by Navani Kholin’s scholars begin to change the face of the war, the enemy prepares a bold and dangerous operation. The arms race that follows will challenge the very core of the Radiant ideals, and potentially reveal the secrets of the ancient tower that was once the heart of their strength.

At the same time that Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with his changing role within the Knights Radiant, his Windrunners face their own As more and more deadly enemy Fused awaken to wage war, no more honorspren are willing to bond with humans to increase the number of Radiants. Adolin and Shallan must lead the coalition’s envoy to the honorspren stronghold of Lasting Integrity and either convince the spren to join the cause against the evil god Odium, or personally face the storm of failure.

Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson

The Cosmere

The Stormlight Archive
The Way of Kings
Words of Radiance
Edgedancer (Novella)
Oathbringer
Rhythm of War

The Mistborn trilogy
The Final Empire
The Well of Ascension
The Hero of Ages

The Wax and Wayne series
Alloy of Law
Shadows of Self
Bands of Mourning

Collection
Arcanum Unbounded

Other Cosmere novels
Elantris
Warbreaker

The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
The Scrivener's Bones
The Knights of Crystallia
The Shattered Lens
The Dark Talent

The Rithmatist series
The Rithmatist

Other books by Brandon Sanderson

The Reckoners
Steelheart
Firefight
Calamity]]> 1231 Brandon Sanderson 1250757304 Jaye 0 to-read 4.63 2020 Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Once I Knew (The Chronicles of Elira #1)]]> 61338005
With the new regent on the throne, the country has been thrown into a turmoil. Unlike the kindly king before him, the new ruler is overbearing, frightening and tyrannical in his rule. Taxes are bleeding the people dry and without the money or goods to pay, they have been forced into penal servitude and imprisonment by the Kingsmen, who know no mercy. The despair and fear that has taken over their lives has ruled out any level of hope.

When Violet stumbles upon an unconscious and injured Kingsman in the woods, despite the consequences, she cannot help but take care of the injured man. When he wakes and has no memory of who he is, she takes the only precaution that will keep her and her grandmother safe; she destroys the evidence of his past life.

If Violet’s lowly Kingsman regains his memory, will she be able to live with the consequences? And will the Kingsman be able to live with his past life?]]> 360 Victoria Lynn Jaye 0 to-read 4.00 2022 Once I Knew (The Chronicles of Elira #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Oathbringer (The Stormlight Archive, #3)]]> 37534833 The #1 New York Times bestselling sequel to Words of Radiance, from epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson at the top of his game.

In Oathbringer, the third volume of the New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive, humanity faces a new Desolation with the return of the Voidbringers, a foe with numbers as great as their thirst for vengeance.

Dalinar Kholin's Alethi armies won a fleeting victory at a terrible cost: The enemy Parshendi summoned the violent Everstorm, which now sweeps the world with destruction, and in its passing awakens the once peaceful and subservient parshmen to the horror of their millennia-long enslavement by humans. While on a desperate flight to warn his family of the threat, Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with the fact that the newly kindled anger of the parshmen may be wholly justified.

Nestled in the mountains high above the storms, in the tower city of Urithiru, Shallan Davar investigates the wonders of the ancient stronghold of the Knights Radiant and unearths dark secrets lurking in its depths. And Dalinar realizes that his holy mission to unite his homeland of Alethkar was too narrow in scope. Unless all the nations of Roshar can put aside Dalinar's blood-soaked past and stand together--and unless Dalinar himself can confront that past--even the restoration of the Knights Radiant will not prevent the end of civilization.]]> 1264 Brandon Sanderson 1250297141 Jaye 0 to-read 4.63 2017 Oathbringer (The Stormlight Archive, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[This Life of Mine (The Chronicles of Elira #2)]]> 107526084
With refugees streaming into Elira by the hundreds, the stories from the wall are horrific. Marcus joins a convoy to lend his medical skills to those in need at the Eliran border. What he finds there is about to change his life forever.

Dilara’s life as a slave in Rusalka was anything but idealistic. Consumed by a system that was designed to use, abuse, and discard the likes of her, she has been taken through the very depths. Carrying a traumatic secret and wounded in her frenzied escape, she finds herself with an unlikely protector and an even more confusing relationship. Can she traverse the waters of this new life and make it her own?

And can Marcus overcome his own deformities to find the one missing piece? Or will his life forever be marked by suffering and sacrifice?]]> 332 Victoria Lynn Jaye 0 to-read 4.46 2023 This Life of Mine (The Chronicles of Elira #2)
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average rating: 4.46
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]]> <![CDATA[Whispers of Truth (River Falls #4)]]> 134655068 384 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 5 4.75 Whispers of Truth (River Falls #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Christmas of Joy (River Falls #2.5)]]> 77204167
Madison has spent her entire life in her big sister’s shadow. So she’s not exactly thrilled when her sister assigns—not asks—her to be the maid of honor in her Christmas wedding. Especially when she learns that the best man is the groom’s brother…also known as Madison’s former crush. The boy who kissed her and then made it clear he would never see her as more than a silly schoolgirl.

Luke never planned to return to River Falls. After over a decade away, he has to keep one thing in mind: Madison Monroe is dangerous. Not because she’d ever harm anyone. But because he enjoys spending time with her way too much. And she made it clear after they kissed years ago that he would never be her type.

But between planning a party for their siblings, working together at a fundraiser, and taking an impromptu sledding run, neither can deny that their old crush has regained a foothold—and is on the verge of developing into much more. Should they stamp it out again…or trust that God could use it to bring them a Christmas—and a lifetime—of joy?]]> 189 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 5 4.70 Christmas of Joy (River Falls #2.5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Memories of the Heart (River Falls #3)]]> 61085755
Abigail thought marrying Simeon was her chance to start over. To be a better person. To forget the sins of her past. The sins Simeon knows nothing about. But after a series of devastating losses, she knows those sins are catching up with her—and they’re hurting Simeon too. If he learns the truth now, he’ll send her packing. Just like her family did. Better that she push him away first.

As a Christian counselor, Simeon should be able to help his wife cope with the losses they’ve suffered. And it’s killing him that he can’t. It seems like the more he tries, the harder she pushes him away. He’s determined to save their marriage... but what if it’s already too late?

When an accident leaves Abigail with amnesia, stealing her memories of their life together, will it be the end of their marriage? Or is God giving them a second chance to build a love even stronger than they remember?]]> 342 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 5 4.73 Memories of the Heart (River Falls #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Songs of Home (River Falls #2)]]> 59750332
In the wake of a very public—and very scandalous—breakup, country music star Lydia St. Peter finds herself in need of a place of refuge. She doesn’t know why she thinks she’ll find it with the family she never knew she had in River Falls, Tennessee, but at least the small town will offer her the privacy she so desperately craves.

She never expects it to offer more—in the form of her new landlord, Liam, and his troubled teenage daughter.

When single dad Liam returns to his hometown of River Falls, it’s with the intention of taking care of his mother and protecting his daughter. He knows his own happiest years are behind him. They died with his wife.

What he doesn’t see coming is the instant connection with the new tenant staying in his mother’s carriage house.

As Lydia feels the pull of family and Liam allows himself to open to the possibility of love again, a new relationship starts to blossom. But when Lydia is presented with an opportunity that could rocket her to household-name status, she has to decide whether she’s willing to give up everything she’s gained in River Falls to chase her dreams—or if her heart has finally found its home.

*A shorter, novella version of this story was previously published as Heart's Home in the limited edition Love's Treasure Collection.*]]> 275 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 4 4.62 Songs of Home (River Falls #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Not Until the End (Hope Springs #10)]]> 138192724 396 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 5 4.80 Not Until the End (Hope Springs #10)
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average rating: 4.80
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]]> <![CDATA[Not Until Then (Hope Springs #9)]]> 61782228
After surviving a brain aneurysm, Bethany is happy to simply get through each day without forgetting to pack her daughter a lunch or pick her up from school. She’s been a single mom since Ruby was born, and that’s the way she likes it. She’s found family in the large group of friends who have welcomed her and her daughter in Hope Springs. She doesn’t need a special someone. Especially not one as grumpy as James.

Five years after losing everything, James is perfectly fine. Too bad his boss doesn’t see it that way. When he’s forced to take some time off, James goes to help his sister at her stables in Hope Springs. He has no intention of getting to know anyone else there, least of all the forgetful—albeit intriguing—Bethany and her daughter Ruby. They remind him too much of everything he’s lost.

But between his sister’s matchmaking efforts and Ruby’s hints that she thinks James would make a great dad, both start to long for something more. When a new tragedy looms, they have to decide if love is worth the risk—or if they’d be better off forgetting they’d ever met at all.]]> 379 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 5 4.74 Not Until Then (Hope Springs #9)
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average rating: 4.74
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]]> <![CDATA[To Bind Fire (Empire of Ash and Song #1)]]> 198669229
Iris is a frightened girl thrust into a foreign world by her own terrible mistake.

Besaun is Crown Prince of the Fire Empire who would rather tinker than assume the throne.

Both are fated to save the world.

Iris knows little of her past and less of her heritage, but she knows Fire. It whispers to her, leaping at her urging, delighting her eyes.

But then, fire takes everything from her, and she learns her bloodline’s terrible secret.

Her terrible secret.

Because of her, the world is dying.

But there is hope for them all, if she can face her deepest fear.

If she can master the fire.]]> 453 D.E. Carlson Jaye 0 to-read 4.38 To Bind Fire (Empire of Ash and Song #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Not Until Now (Hope Springs #8)]]> 57217480
They both know what they want. And it’s not each other . . .

Kayla has worked hard to regain her independence after her spinal cord injury, and she isn’t willing to give up that independence for anyone. Which is why she is willfully single, with no intention of dating, marrying, or starting a family—ever. But when she witnesses an accident in Hope Springs, she finds herself drawn inextricably into the life of the young girl whose mother is now in a coma—and the uncle she has to convince to take care of the girl.

On the verge of the perfect life, Cam doesn’t owe his estranged sister anything. So he doesn’t appreciate the call informing him that he needs to care for the niece he didn’t even know he had. And yet, somehow he can’t say no to the woman on the other end of the phone. He soon finds himself on a plane for Hope Springs. He’ll go there, make alternate arrangements for the girl, and get back to his real, nearly perfect life.

But as Cam gets to know his niece—and Kayla—he starts to question what the perfect life really means. And as Kayla experiences the pull of family, she wonders whether being independent really means closing yourself off to others. Can they both let go of what they thought they wanted and let God give them the love they truly need?

A powerful story of faith, love, and forgiveness, Not Until Now will draw you in, touch your soul, and leave you with a happy sigh and a heart filled with hope.]]> Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 5 4.71 Not Until Now (Hope Springs #8)
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average rating: 4.71
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]]> <![CDATA[When It Hurts to Hope: Honest Conversations about Living with Unmet Longing]]> 195230243
Maybe you’ve chosen to bury your dreams, denying your desires and sleepwalking through life. Maybe you’ve let your longing take the driver’s seat and now you feel frantic and out of control. Even worse, you find yourself growing cold to God, wondering, If I never get what I want, is God still good? This book tackles that hard question―and many others.

When It Hurts to Hope will show you the middle ground between burying your longings and overindulging them. Rachel Miller offers encouragement and practical advice on how to honor God and honor your desires at the same time, sharing tools for readers to be emotionally and spiritually healthy. Through storytelling, Scripture, and humor, this book will help you choose hope in tough seasons like unwanted singleness, infertility, chronic illness, and career frustrations. Ultimately, Jesus is the only one who can meet every longing. Delayed dreams can deepen our intimacy with God while we hope for the day when he wipes away every tear and heals every heartache.]]> 208 Rachel Miller 1684262984 Jaye 5 4.66 When It Hurts to Hope: Honest Conversations about Living with Unmet Longing
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]]> <![CDATA[Wings of War (War of the Alliance, #1)]]> 201170517
Born with his father's legendary magic, half-elf Fieran Laesornysh longs to prove himself worthy of the elven heritage he carries.

With the Alliance Kingdoms and the power-hungry Mongavarian Empire teetering on the brink of war, Fieran seizes his chance to take to the skies and become a legend in his own right. He just has to curb his cheekiness and survive the rigors of basic training first.

With a band of fellow flying aces-in-training and a cute half-dwarf girl mechanic at his side, will Fieran complete his training before the long-dreaded war engulfs his homeland? Or will his incorrigible nature cause him to dishonor the legacy and name he bears?

This action-packed, epic steampunk fantasy series, filled with magical gadgets, elven warriors, and a hint of no spice romance, is perfect for fans of Lindsay Buroker and K.M. Shea.]]> 298 Tara Grayce Jaye 5 SO GOOD! 4.65 2024 Wings of War (War of the Alliance, #1)
author: Tara Grayce
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average rating: 4.65
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SO GOOD!
]]> <![CDATA[The Joy of the In-Between: 100 Devotions for Trusting God in Your Waiting Season: A Devotional]]> 181347562 Are you sick of waiting for your “real� life to begin? This joy-filled daily devotional offers the abundant peace that comes when you place your trust in God’s plan and start living today—from the founder of the Honey Scoop.“Ashley’s timely wisdom will draw you in and leave you feeling equipped and encouraged to begin each day with joy.”—Rebekah Lyons, bestselling author of Rhythms of RenewalDo you have big dreams and can hardly wait to start the future God has planned for you? But maybe you haven’t yet arrived where you want to be. Perhaps you yearn for the spouse you’ve been praying for, the career you’ve been working toward, or the life you’ve been hoping for. Whatever your longings, waiting can be difficult. But you don’t have to wait until God answers your prayers to embrace where He has you today.The truth is, you’re not just hanging around for what comes next—you’re in a meaningful process of becoming the person God created you to be. This daily devotional from the founder of the Honey Scoop will fill you with encouragement to help you deepen your faith as you trust God with your life and its sweetness exactly where you are right now—not where you will be someday. You don’t need to waste your current season as you wait for what’s next.Discover how you can experience more joy, more purpose, and more trust in God today, and make the most of these holy, God-given days as you embrace The Joy of the In-Between.]]> 305 Ashley Hetherington 0593600703 Jaye 4 4.54 The Joy of the In-Between: 100 Devotions for Trusting God in Your Waiting Season: A Devotional
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]]> <![CDATA[Collusion (Kings of Aselvia, #2)]]> 53343151 “When glass hits the floor, it scatters to the furthest corners. Don’t you know that broken things have the sharpest edges?�

Errance has it all—a crown, a kingdom, a family, and grace for eternity. Yet even after seven years of peace, decades of imprisonment have left scars upon his soul that refuse to fade. Fear of the future keeps him crippled in the present.

When one of his worst fears comes true, Errance is left with a choice—remain hiding in the safety of Aselvia or return to the world that hurt him the first time. Throwing all caution to the wind, he plunges into the dregs of the cities and climbs to the heights of society in the search for his missing loved one.

There is more at work than he can see—allies are not all that they appear. Lies, schemes, and politics are seeking the strengths and weaknesses of Aselvia, and if he’s not careful, he’ll lose everything he holds dear.

But the King of the Elves has not survived this long just to lose to mortal treachery, and when he comes out of his kingdom, he’s coming to set the world on fire.]]> 463 H.S.J. Williams 1732430659 Jaye 5 4.67 2024 Collusion (Kings of Aselvia, #2)
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average rating: 4.67
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rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Pieces of Forever (River Falls #1)]]> 59476151
Eight years ago, Ava and Joseph had the perfect future planned—he would go to veterinary school, she would embark on a career with an exclusive modeling agency, and they’d eventually get married and have three dogs and four children. Until a terrible accident changed everything. Unwilling to believe they could still have a future, she made Joseph promise to leave and live out their dreams without her.

Joseph has never broken a promise to Ava. Until now.

Because before he made that stupid promise to leave, they’d made each other another promise—one of forever. Now that he’s done with veterinary school, he’s determined to return to River Falls and show her that his promise still stands. That he loves her just the way she is.

But first he’ll have to find a way to crack the safe she’s erected around her heart.

Fortunately, he has help: in the form of three lovable dogs, a special group of sick kids, and more than a few slices of pie. But will it be enough to convince Ava that their forever is worth fighting for? Or will he be left picking up the pieces―alone?]]> 257 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 4 4.43 2021 Pieces of Forever (River Falls #1)
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average rating: 4.43
book published: 2021
rating: 4
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]]> Keep Holding On 205092431
When you feel like everything you've tried to hold on to has crumbled in your hands, and you're reaching out for something � anything � sturdy and reliable, it can be hard to know what page to turn to in your Bible or how to personally apply Scripture to what you’re facing. Maybe you’ve heard about the promises of God, but have you ever wondered what they actually are? Whether you know them well or not, they are available for you to cling to in your time of need.

If you’ve been in a season of doubt or if things have felt uncertain, unpredictable and unreliable � this 30-day study will be a lifeline that will show you what is always certain, sure and true with God.
This study guide includes:
Six sections with specific verses you can refer back to in the moments you need peace, guidance, comfort, strength, security and hope.
Daily passages from the Old Testament and New Testament that show God's faithfulness across hundreds of years, in different places and with different people, which will deepen your understanding of His character.
Exercises that will equip you to discern and apply promises from God that you can use anytime you study the Bible.
Praying the Promises and Clinging to the Promises prompts to help you better experience what you are learning each week.
More resources that will enhance your overall time walking through this study.]]> 118 Katy McCown 1949254550 Jaye 4 4.70 Keep Holding On
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]]> <![CDATA[To Belong Together (Rhythms of Redemption Romances #2)]]> 60287354 Drummer John Kennedy can keep a beat, but he can’t hold a conversation, so he relies on actions to show he cares. Unfortunately, when he’s instantly intrigued by a spunky female mechanic, he can’t seem to convey the sincerity of his intentions. And the rejections don’t stop there. His own sister is pushing him away just when he could help her most.

Erin Hirsh’s life would be easier if God hadn’t given her a love for cars. Only her father understood her, and she’s losing him to dementia. Her brief romances have always backfired worse than a mistuned engine, and she refuses to give John the chance to wreck her heart. A rock star with a supermodel ex can’t possibly see anything in her.

At least that’s what she thinks until they find common ground in faith and their worsening family situations leave them each longing for a place to belong. Could God intend for this pair of opposites to belong together?

"Fans of Contemporary Romance will devour the second installment in the Rhythms of Redemption series. To Belong Together allows readers to slip into the colliding worlds of rockstar John Kennedy and auto technician Erin Hirsch as they battle old insecurities and search for a lasting sense of belonging. Conrad is a writer to turn to for faith-filled romance with depth and heart." —Amanda Cox, author of the 2021 Christy Book of the Year, The Edge of Belonging

"Emily Conrad delivers a contemporary romance that is pitch-perfect! With characters to root for, moving scenes to tug emotions, and a love story to swoon over, To Belong Together is as engaging as it is heartwarming. Conrad pens a richly-developed story layered with an evocative message—that the pursuit of man’s approval is an empty endeavor because our hearts are already validated, stamped by the love of God. Highly recommended!" —Rachel Scott McDaniel, award-winning author of The Mobster’s Daughter

Faith-filled Christian romance where no one is beyond hope of redemption!]]> 372 Emily Conrad 1736038850 Jaye 3 4.57 2022 To Belong Together (Rhythms of Redemption Romances #2)
author: Emily Conrad
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average rating: 4.57
book published: 2022
rating: 3
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An okay story with some good lessons, but too much hot/cold in the relationship and miscommunication/no communication for me to fully enjoy it.
]]> <![CDATA[If the Boot Fits (Texas Ever After, #2)]]> 182094184
Spunky and independent, Samantha Dearing balks when she learns the ball her father is hosting in her honor is nothing more than a matrimonial ambush. Taking a break from her unwanted suitors, Samantha spots a thief fleeing her home. When the stranger ends up saving her brother's life, she hides the only clue to his identity left behind--his boot--and resolves to find him herself.

But when Samantha encounters the older brother of a student she tutors, all thoughts of the bootless mystery man vanish. And although Asher tries to keep his distance from Samantha for reasons of his own, a series of suspicious accidents befall her, and his protective instincts flare, no matter the cost to their future.

This Western reimagining of the classic Cinderella fairy tale is an enchanting story of courage, family, and the power of true love.]]> 350 Karen Witemeyer 0764240420 Jaye 0 to-read 4.30 2024 If the Boot Fits (Texas Ever After, #2)
author: Karen Witemeyer
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.30
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]]> <![CDATA[Tired of Trying: How to Hold On to God When You’re Frustrated, Fed Up, and Feeling Forgotten]]> 63009330
You’ve tried it all―saying the right words and prayers, reading the right Bible verses―but nothing seems to work. What do you do when your faith doesn’t seem to be “working� anymore?

Ashley Morgan Jackson is no stranger to this kind of spiritual exhaustion and discouragement. Much like the biblical character Jacob, Ashley wrestled with God, trying desperately to keep trusting Him despite her pain. It was here she found that sometimes God requires us to hold on to Him so we can let go of everything holding us back.

Rich with biblical encouragement, personal story, and practical application, Tired of Trying is an invitation to wrestle―and face God in your greatest fears, pains, and unanswered questions. You’ll learn


Choosing to wrestle isn’t easy or quick―but it does have purpose. What seemingly tears us down may be an opportunity to grow. God is good at redeeming heartache. When we reach the place where the only choice is to run to God or run from Him, we can hold tight . . . because transformation and blessing will come.]]> 224 Ashley Morgan Jackson 149647189X Jaye 5 4.23 Tired of Trying: How to Hold On to God When You’re Frustrated, Fed Up, and Feeling Forgotten
author: Ashley Morgan Jackson
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.23
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This book was exactly what I needed to start the new year. I cried almost every time I read it. It was like she took the thoughts right out of my head and put them on paper. It was so helpful to me right now.
]]> My True Love Gave to Me 198908548
Anna King has pledged her heart to Simeon Shepherd, but her father refuses to grant her hand to the young farmer. Simeon determines to be patient and earn David King's respect over time with hard work and evidence of his ability to provide. However, when a wealthy new suitor arrives in Bethlehem, Texas to woo Anna with her father's support, patience is no longer an option. Simeon has twelve days before Christmas to best his rival and prove once and for all that he is Anna's true love.]]> 43 Karen Witemeyer Jaye 0 to-read 4.45 2023 My True Love Gave to Me
author: Karen Witemeyer
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.45
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]]> <![CDATA[Not Until Someday (Hope Springs #7)]]> 54926119
After spending the past five years caring for her ill grandfather, Grace Calvano is eager to honor his memory by turning his stately old house in Hope Springs into a bed-and-breakfast. All she has to do is fend off her mama, who keeps pressuring her to come home to Tennessee, marry the new youth pastor, and start raising a passel of children. Sure, Grace wants to settle down and marry someday. But only when God sees fit to send Mr. Right her way. Until then, she’s content to wait.

After a career- and relationship-ending injury, former NFL quarterback Levi Donovan is sure his someday has already come and gone. Returning to Hope Springs for the summer to help out at his dad’s construction company is not his idea of a bright future. But maybe it will be a chance to make up for lost time with his brother—and to make his dad proud at last.

The day Levi shows up to help renovate her bed-and-breakfast, Grace is sure of one thing—she and God must have gotten their wires crossed when she asked him to send Mr. Right to her doorstep. Because the motorcycle-riding, football-playing bad boy is the very definition of Mr. Wrong.

But as they get to know one another, Grace is challenged to rethink everything she thought she wanted. Can she and Levi move past their own plans to let God give them the someday neither has dared to hope for?

Filled with faith, humor, and deep emotion, Not Until Someday will make you laugh, tug on your heart, and carry you away in a story you won’t want to end.]]> Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 5 4.71 2020 Not Until Someday (Hope Springs #7)
author: Valerie M. Bodden
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.71
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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Oh, wow. I’ve got a couple more books to go in this series, but this one was by far my favorite. I loved it so much. I absolutely adored Levi and his character arc. Such a good story.
]]> <![CDATA[Not Until This Day (Hope Springs #6)]]> 53179291
Isabel has three simple rules: Keep moving. No friends. No men. It's the only way to keep herself and her daughter safe. But when she arrives in the small town of Hope Springs, she finds that she suddenly wants to break all the rules. Especially when it comes to a certain sweet single dad.

Tyler has one goal: Keep his boys from ever getting hurt again. That's why he avoids dating, women, or anything having to do with love. So why does the mysterious single mother who works at his family's orchard have him rethinking everything?

As Isabel starts to think of Hope Springs as home, Tyler starts to think of her as more than a friend. But when Isabel's past comes to light, her fears and his doubts are tested in new ways. Will they give in to the fear and pain of the past--or can they turn it all over to God and trust him to give them a future?

Not Until This Day is an emotional story of faith, forgiveness, and most of all, trust in God's perfect love.]]> 246 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 5 4.73 2020 Not Until This Day (Hope Springs #6)
author: Valerie M. Bodden
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.73
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Not Until Christmas Morning (Hope Springs #5)]]> 49198089 She’s a fixer� He’s about as broken as they come� Can they learn to turn to God for healing and hope this Christmas?

Leah has always been a fixer. That’s why she decided to foster a troubled teen. And it’s why she’s determined to give him the perfect Christmas. It might also be why she feels compelled to reach out to her grinchy, reclusive neighbor Austin. But she’ll have to be careful that reaching out doesn’t turn into something more—she’s been hurt by crossing the line from friendship to romance once, and she’s not willing to let it happen again.

After losing his leg, his friend, and his faith in Afghanistan, Austin figures he’s about as broken as they come. For Austin, Hope Springs is simply a stopping point—a place to rehabilitate his leg, get over the burden of his PTSD, and get back into shape to redeploy. He has no desire to get to know anyone while he’s here, least of all the meddlesome—if sweet—woman next door. But when she calls on him to help her make Christmas special for her foster son, something compels him to relent. Soon, his heart belongs to both of them.

But what if Austin is too broken for even Leah to fix? Can the two of them learn to turn to God for hope and healing—and maybe even a chance at love—this Christmas?

Not Until Christmas Morning is a heartwarming Christian romance filled with faith, love, and the reminder to trust God "even if." 

***

While the books in the Hope Springs series are linked, each features a complete romance about a different couple and can be read in any order.

Hope Springs Series

Not Until Forever

Not Until This Moment

Not Until You

Not Until Us

Not Until Christmas Morning

]]> 252 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 5 4.71 Not Until Christmas Morning (Hope Springs #5)
author: Valerie M. Bodden
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.71
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]]> <![CDATA[Not Until Us (Hope Springs #4)]]> 52716031 “Loved this story! Luckily I got it on a weekend, as I couldn’t put it down.� -Karen

Everyone knows former bad girl Jade and local pastor Dan don’t belong together. Jade knows. That’s why she left eight years ago. Dan knows. That’s why he tries to protect his heart by avoiding her now that she’s back. But when what they know and what they feel are two different things, can they trust God to give them a second chance?

When Jade agrees to return to Hope Springs for the summer, it’s with the hope that she might finally be able to escape her past. But small towns have long memories—and Jade knows she deserves every one of the judgmental looks the townspeople direct her way. What she doesn’t understand is the handful of people who see past her reputation, including her ex-almost-boyfriend Dan, whom she left without so much as a word of explanation eight years ago.

Newly appointed as head pastor of Hope Church to replace his deceased father, Dan is under pressure to prove he’s up to the task. He doesn’t need any distractions. Not newcomer Grace, who on paper would make a perfect pastor’s wife, and especially not Jade—who, well, wouldn’t.

But as Dan and Jade get to know one another again, they can’t deny that their relationship has grown from childhood crush to once-in-a-lifetime connection. When Jade learns a secret that could destroy both of their reputations, they have to decide: Trust God to see them through this, or walk away again?

A fast-paced, emotional story of love, forgiveness, and second chances, Not Until Us is a clean Christian romance that will touch your heart and leave you feeling uplifted and filled with hope.

***

"It’s easy to fall in love with Dan and Jade. You’ll find yourself rooting for them, failures and all." -BookBub reviewer

***

While the books in the Hope Springs series are linked, each features a complete romance about a different couple and can be read in any order.

Hope Springs Series
Not Until Forever
Not Until This Moment
Not Until You
Not Until Us

]]> 278 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 5 4.69 Not Until Us (Hope Springs #4)
author: Valerie M. Bodden
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.69
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]]> <![CDATA[Not Until You (Hope Springs #3)]]> 45487067 She clings to the past like a treasured antique. He’d rather toss it in the trash. But if they can learn to trust in the God of second chances, they might just discover a future together.

The past is all she has� Since her husband’s death three years ago, Violet has struggled to keep their antique store afloat and her grief at bay. She knows it’s time to move on, but she’s not sure she wants to. So when Nate moves in next door, she tries to ignore the feelings he stirs in her—feelings that were supposed to have died with her husband.

The past haunts him…�Nate’s star was rising in the world of Christian music. But all that was erased with  a single, life-shattering mistake. One he doesn’t deserve to be forgiven for. One that means he doesn’t deserve a future—and definitely not with his beautiful new neighbor.

Can they have a future? As the two work together to save her store, neither can deny the feelings that are starting to develop. But when Nate’s secret is exposed, they have to decide if they should walk away—or trust that the God of second chances has a plan for their future.

Filled with faith, hope, and second chances, NOT UNTIL YOU will touch your heart and leave you breathless with the power of true love. Grab your copy and soak up this emotional Christian romance today.

***

The books in the Hope Springs series each feature a complete romance about a different couple and can be read in any order.

Hope Springs Series

Not Until Forever

Not Until This Moment

Not Until You

]]> 291 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 5 4.71 Not Until You (Hope Springs #3)
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average rating: 4.71
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]]> A Girl Called Samson 58769584 From New York Times bestselling author Amy Harmon comes the saga of a young woman who dares to chart her own destiny in life and love during the American Revolutionary War.

In 1760, Deborah Samson is born to Puritan parents in Plympton, Massachusetts. When her father abandons the family and her mother is unable to support them, Deborah is bound out as an indentured servant. From that moment on, she yearns for a life of liberation and adventure.

Twenty years later, as the American colonies begin to buckle in their battle for independence, Deborah, impassioned by the cause, disguises herself as a soldier and enlists in the Continental Army. Her impressive height and lanky build make her transformation a convincing one, and it isn’t long before she finds herself confronting the horrors of war head-on.

But as Deborah fights for her country’s freedom, she must contend with the secret of who she is—and, ultimately, a surprising love she can’t deny.]]> 405 Amy Harmon 1542039738 Jaye 0 to-read 4.48 2023 A Girl Called Samson
author: Amy Harmon
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.48
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]]> Just Look Up 34659045
Ryan Brooks never expected to settle down in Harbor Pointe, Michigan, but after his final tour of duty, it was the only place that felt like home. Now knee-deep in a renovation project that could boost tourism for the struggling town, he is thrilled to see Lane, the girl he secretly once loved, even if the circumstances of her homecoming aren't ideal.

Their reunion gets off to a rocky start, however, when Ryan can't find a trace of the girl he once knew in the woman she is today. As he slowly chips away at the walls Lane has built, secrets from his past collide with a terrible truth even he is reluctant to believe. Facing a crossroads that could define his future with Lane and jeopardize his relationship with the surrogate family he's found in the Kelleys, Ryan hopes Lane can see that maybe what really matters has been right in front of her all along--if only she'd just look up.]]> 386 Courtney Walsh 1496421507 Jaye 0 to-read 4.34 2017 Just Look Up
author: Courtney Walsh
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2017
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]]> <![CDATA[Not Until This Moment (Hope Springs #2)]]> 45554007
Peyton has been looking for “the one� forever. She thought she’d finally met him when she started dating Jared. But when he told her he never planned to get married, she had to face the facts: maybe he wasn’t the one God intended for her after all. Now, she’s just trying to survive the annual ski trip with her bones—and her heart—intact.

Jared wishes he could give Peyton everything she desires. But marriage is the one thing he can never offer her. Not that it makes it easy to let her go. Especially when everywhere he turns on this ski trip, he sees her with another man—a man Jared knows can’t be trusted.

Jared may not have any business worrying about Peyton anymore. But he promised himself long ago that he’d never again stand by and watch a woman get hurt. And he’s not about to let anything happen to the woman he still loves. Even if that means losing her forever.

When a crisis rocks the trip, both have to reexamine what they want. But are their hopes for the future still too different, or can they trust that God has a plan for them?]]> Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 4 4.41 Not Until This Moment (Hope Springs #2)
author: Valerie M. Bodden
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.41
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Not Until Forever (Hope Springs #1)]]> 45553891
As she climbs the corporate ladder, Sophie doesn’t let herself think about what she gave up when she declined Spencer’s proposal five years ago. So when she’s called home to say goodbye to her dying grandmother, she goes out of her way to avoid seeing him. Of course, that means he’s the first person she runs into. Much as she fights against it, being near him stirs up old feelings and makes her question old decisions.

Leaving college to help on the family farm cost Spencer the woman he loved. But he couldn’t turn his back on his family. Now that Sophie’s back in town, Spencer’s determined to protect his heart. Only he senses something new in Sophie—something that makes him think maybe they could have a second chance. But when his family needs him again, he feels like he’s repeating the past.

Only this time, he’s not sure what choice he should make.

Is God giving them a second chance? Or are the heartaches of the past too much to overcome?]]> 278 Valerie M. Bodden Jaye 4 4.39 2019 Not Until Forever (Hope Springs #1)
author: Valerie M. Bodden
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.39
book published: 2019
rating: 4
read at: 2023/10/20
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]]> <![CDATA[The Mermaid's Tale (Chronicles of the Undersea Realm #1)]]> 126817045
Locklyn Adair has never fit in. The legs she inherited as a result of her great-great-grandmother’s curse make it impossible for her to belong under the sea. When her niece is also born without a tail, Locklyn is determined to save her from similar rejection by sending her to the only place in the Undersea Realm where legs are acceptable—the Lost Island of Atlantis.

Darin Aalto would do anything to protect his family, even spearheading an impossible quest to find treasure that has been lost for over a hundred years. But when his best friend, Locklyn, joins his crew, his ability to keep her safe—and his shot at winning her heart—comes perilously close to being swept away.

A family curse, lost treasure, unrequited love, and a race against time intertwine as Locklyn and Darin seek to save their family, their kingdom, and eventually the entire Undersea Realm without losing each other.]]> 288 L.E. Richmond Jaye 0 to-read 4.09 2023 The Mermaid's Tale (Chronicles of the Undersea Realm #1)
author: L.E. Richmond
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.09
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Of Fire and Ash (The Fireborn Epic, #1)]]> 58262577 She rides a fireborn, a steed of fire and ash, trained for destruction.

Ceridwen tal Desmond dreams of ruling like her father over the nation of Soldonia, where warriors ride to battle on magical steeds—soaring on storm winds, vanishing in shadow, quaking the earth, and summoning the sea. After a tragic accident claims her twin brother, she is exiled and sworn to atonement by spending her life—or death—for her people.

But when invaders spill onto Soldonia’s shores and traitors seize upon the chaos to murder her father, Ceridwen claims the crown to keep the nation from splintering. Combatting overwhelming odds and looming civil war, she begins to wonder if the greatest threat to the kingdom may, in fact, be her.

With fire before her and ash in her wake, how can she hope to unite instead of destroy?

Flames rage and oceans rise in this explosive first installment of The Fireborn Epic as the exiled heir, a novice priest, and a reluctant rebel wage war against a hidden power that threatens to shake the world.]]> 496 Gillian Bronte Adams 1621842037 Jaye 0 to-read 4.33 2021 Of Fire and Ash (The Fireborn Epic, #1)
author: Gillian Bronte Adams
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.33
book published: 2021
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]]> <![CDATA[Like a Ship on the Sea (The Hilton Legacy #1)]]> 198488841 If God asks you to confront a storm, how dare you stay in the harbor?

Lady Mary Cassidy O’Connell has a dream that can be summed up in three connecting a loving husband, adorable children, and a home of her own. Her mother’s lack of care makes life difficult for Cassie, and an escape is necessary. The plan? Marry Aubrey Montgomery, the man her parents have chosen for her, and find the peace she craves.

Unfortunately, Cassie is uneasy about marrying Aubrey. Her apprehension grows as she witnesses her dearest friend’s loving marriage take place. At this wedding, she catches the eye of Patrick Hilton, son of a wealthy American. Like Cassie, he’s also set to marry a woman chosen by his parents—only, Patrick claims, he is content with this choice.

Torn between her desire for happiness and the knowledge that God is leading her in a different direction, Cassie confronts the impossible decision. Is a loveless marriage of obligation better than being alone, or will she set sail on a voyage without a safe harbor?

Like a Ship on the Sea is the first novel in The Hilton Legacy, a stand-alone trilogy featuring characters from the author’s first series, The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy.]]> 326 Kellyn Roth Jaye 0 to-read 4.29 2023 Like a Ship on the Sea (The Hilton Legacy #1)
author: Kellyn Roth
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Among the Great (Heroes of Wessex, #1)]]> 199256472
A blind bard, a lame blacksmith, and an ambitious warrior all have their role in this tale of courage and true heroism set during the reign of Alfred the Great.]]> 166 Amy Ullrich 0645768901 Jaye 0 to-read 4.26 Among the Great (Heroes of Wessex, #1)
author: Amy Ullrich
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.26
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]]> <![CDATA[Night of Secrets (Court of Midsummer Mayhem #2)]]> 86545389
Despite being humans living in the Fae Realm, Viola, along with her brother Sebastian, have achieved their dream to become librarians and establish their own outpost library in the Court of Islands. When an attack on their way to the outpost separates them, Viola arrives alone, not knowing if Sebastian is alive or dead.

To preserve their dream and investigate what went wrong, Viola uses a fae glamour to be both herself and her brother. She didn’t count on falling for the island’s handsome fae ruler, Lord Orsino. But he’s in love with Olivia—the same fae lady who Sebastian had been courting. Too bad everything only gets more complicated from there.

Can Viola navigate this tangled web of love to save the outpost library and find her brother? Or will an old enemy threaten not just Viola and the outpost but also the Great Library itself?

Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this standalone fae fantasy romance features fae rom-com hilarity, a girl in disguise, and a magical fae library, perfect for fans of K.M. Shea, Sylvia Mercedes, and Sarah K.L. Wilson.]]> 282 Tara Grayce Jaye 5 4.33 2023 Night of Secrets (Court of Midsummer Mayhem #2)
author: Tara Grayce
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.33
book published: 2023
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Dawn of Darkness (The Riven Kingdoms, #3)]]> 55082353
Now the princess’s world is crumbling. She must learn to navigate a wicked court, where everyone wants something from her—including the one man she thought she could trust.

And Amalia isn’t the only one struggling. Newly betrothed Cassia finds herself torn between family, duty, and love. One wrong decision, and the Draeganish princess’s world could come to an end.

Time is running short for the two riven kingdoms. An army of darkness gathers, preparing to destroy the entire continent.

Little do any of the royals know there are more players behind the scenes. Whether they act for the good of the kingdoms, or their destruction, only time will tell…]]> 354 Shari L. Tapscott Jaye 0 to-read 4.25 2020 Dawn of Darkness (The Riven Kingdoms, #3)
author: Shari L. Tapscott
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.25
book published: 2020
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]]> <![CDATA[Sea of Starlight (The Riven Kingdoms, #2)]]> 53934199
There is only one place to find answers—in Draegan, the cursed kingdom that lies across the Chasm. Rhys would like more than anything to keep Amalia away from the land of nightmares, sickness, and death, but the princess is determined to cross the rift.

And Rhys is determined to keep Amalia safe…no matter the cost. Even if she will despise him for it before their journey’s end.

Meanwhile, in the heart of Draegan, Rhys’s sister is faced with her own problems. Her father and brother are at odds, dark creatures are finding their way into the fortress castle, and a new prisoner is patiently chipping at the walls Cassia has built around her heart...]]> 290 Shari L. Tapscott Jaye 0 to-read 4.32 2020 Sea of Starlight (The Riven Kingdoms, #2)
author: Shari L. Tapscott
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2020
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]]> <![CDATA[Forest of Firelight (The Riven Kingdoms, #1)]]> 53545482 From the author of The Silver & Orchids Series comes a breathtaking tale of two kingdoms torn apart by magic and the star-crossed lovers who set upon a perilous journey to reunite them before they fall into ruin.Enter the world of The Riven Kingdoms.After the sudden death of her brother, Princess Amalia is charged with what feels like an impossible task—she must choose the next king. Youthful thoughts of love are pushed aside as she accepts her fate, setting upon a quest throughout the kingdom to find a man worthy of her father’s throne.Little does Amalia know, someone has already set his sights on her.Rhys is a man of secrets, and his mission is befriend the princess of Renove. Coax her to trust him, convince her to follow him.Betray her when it’s time.All goes according to plan until Rhys meets the princess. Amalia is a disaster. Never has he met someone so drawn to trouble. Never has he met someone so irritatingly likable.He’s not allowed to fall for her.She could never entrust him with a crown.But, unbeknownst to them, their unlikely partnership might be the key to saving their entire world from a darkness that’s slowly creeping from the wounded earth that separates one kingdom from the next.]]> 304 Shari L. Tapscott Jaye 0 to-read 4.15 2020 Forest of Firelight (The Riven Kingdoms, #1)
author: Shari L. Tapscott
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2020
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]]> An Apprentice of Death 75452241 She has no name; he doesn’t remember his past.
Together they might have ruled the world.
If only she hadn’t been sent to kill him.

As one of the last living Death Elves, Wraith was born with a powerful gift. She possesses the ability to evade her patron goddess—Death herself. It comes only at the cost of the life of the last person she touched. For as long as she can remember, Wraith has been trained to do one harness her ability to kill for the House of Castrele.

As an orphan, Dirk has not been afforded many opportunities. Kidnapped and raised to become a living weapon, his purpose is to serve the House of Balvlin as an honored elite guard. But still he wonders what his life would have been had fate been kinder.

When the deadly assassin and cocky warrior meet, sparks and daggers fly. Despite the fact that they serve warring houses, Dirk and Wraith find themselves unmistakably drawn to each other, until they learn that they have both been sent to take part in the peace talks between their two houses. Peace talks where Dirk is supposed to find and exploit the weaknesses of his house’s enemies. And Wraith has been ordered to kill those attending.

Enter the world of Varelis, a land that has no king, where the eleven houses wage wars in the names of their gods, and magic exists that can kill with a single touch. If you enjoy kick-butt heroines, swoony heroes, and sizzling slow-burn enemies to lovers romance, discover An Apprentice of Death, a new romantic YA fantasy series perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sylvia Mercedes, and Elise Kova.]]> 295 Nicki Chapelway Jaye 0 to-read 3.74 2023 An Apprentice of Death
author: Nicki Chapelway
name: Jaye
average rating: 3.74
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]]> The Black Crow Flies 59027132 Catrice Aetos, a Follower of the Creator, has been on the run since her family was wiped out and home burned to the ground.
Blaze Laskaris is a High Crow, an elite soldier, and commissioned by the Commander to hunt the Followers down. Their worlds collide, each forced to question their beliefs and loyalties as their minds and hearts war against the other.]]> L.B. Perdan Jaye 0 to-read 4.41 2023 The Black Crow Flies
author: L.B. Perdan
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.41
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[A Love This True (Jasper Lake Book 2)]]> 39794653 174 Leah Atwood Jaye 4 4.55 A Love This True (Jasper Lake Book 2)
author: Leah Atwood
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.55
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]]> <![CDATA[All That Glitters (Jasper Lake Book 3)]]> 41022452
Phoebe Graff has loved Mac Banfield since high school, but he doesn’t see her as more than a friend. After her siblings each find love, she decides to be brave and take a chance at happiness for herself, but her timing couldn’t be worse. A piece of her heart breaks every time she sees him with Deena—how can she compete with a celebrity?

All that glitters is not gold, but will Mac and Phoebe realize that in time?

All That Glitters is Book Three of the contemporary Christian romance series, Jasper Lake, but can also be read as a standalone book.

Jasper Lake Series Order:

Not This Time- Prequel
Born To Love- One
A Love This True- Two
All That Glitters- Three
What Matters Most- Four (Winter 2019)
]]> 143 Leah Atwood Jaye 4 4.44 All That Glitters (Jasper Lake Book 3)
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]]> Winter, White and Wicked 53749229 Mad Fury Road meets Frozen in this striking YA fantasy about a rig driver’s journey to save her friend   Twice-orphaned Sylvi has chipped out a niche for herself on Layce, an island cursed by eternal winter. Alone in her truck, she takes comfort in two the solitude of the roads and the favor of Winter, an icy spirit who has protected her since she was a child.             Sylvi likes the road, where no one asks who her parents were or what she thinks of the rebels in the north. But when her best friend, Lenore, runs off with the rebels, Sylvi must make a haul too late in the season for a smuggler she wouldn’t normally work with, the infamous Mars Dresden. Alongside his team—Hyla, a giant warrior woman and Kyn, a boy with skin like stone—Sylvi will do whatever it takes to save her friend.             But when the time comes, she’ll have to safety, anonymity, and the favor of Winter—or the future of the island that she calls home.]]> 384 Shannon Dittemore 168335740X Jaye 0 to-read 3.76 2020 Winter, White and Wicked
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average rating: 3.76
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]]> <![CDATA[The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku]]> 27512292 57 Landry Q. Walker 148475686X Jaye 3 3.80 2015 The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku
author: Landry Q. Walker
name: Jaye
average rating: 3.80
book published: 2015
rating: 3
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Okay for a quick and entertaining read. Honestly, I read it specifically for a certain Clone Wars character.
]]> Waiting on Love 31819085
Tanya Reeves dreamed of happily-ever-afters and a family that included a husband and children, but life rarely turns out as planned, which she discovered the hard way when she got pregnant in high school. For seven years, she has raised her daughter without a father, however, the dream never died.

Scott Lamar never meant to abandon his daughter and pregnant girlfriend, but life happened, and college provided a means of escape. All that changed when he found faith in God, and now he wants to make up for his past mistakes. He concocts a plan that sounds crazy to most, but he pushes forward, determined to be a part of his daughter’s life.

Waiting on Love is a bonus Christmas novella in the Modern Convenience series. It can be read as a standalone, but you can read the story of Tanya’s brother, Archer, in Calling Love.
]]> 89 Leah Atwood Jaye 4 4.26 Waiting on Love
author: Leah Atwood
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average rating: 4.26
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]]> <![CDATA[Lost in Love (Modern Conveniences #3)]]> 31837863
After losing the woman he loved to another man, Sean Pearson planned a weeklong escape to his grandfather’s cabin that he remembered from childhood. He needed time away and solitude to reevaluate his life. Unfortunately for him, his GPS got him lost on back roads, and he stopped for directions at the first place he came across, the Crosswinds Bed and Breakfast.

The unexpected detour led to events Sean couldn’t have anticipated, but in a moment of clarity, he saw the opportunity to make a difference in Sunny’s life. Could the GPS have led him to the right place after all?
]]> 168 Leah Atwood Jaye 4 4.24 Lost in Love (Modern Conveniences #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Calor (The Nightingale Trilogy, #1)]]> 62191485
The world-that-was is gone, lost to everything except living memory . . . but remembering comes at a terrible price. Sixty-two years after the apocalypse, a new society has emerged from the ashes of the old world where highly valued memories are traded and nostalgia is worth dying—and even killing—for.

Enslaved by a cruel master, Sephone Winter is forced to use her rare ability to manipulate memories to numb the darkest secrets of the ruling aristocracy.

Then Lord Adamo appears, speaking of a powerful relic capable of permanently erasing memories and recovering Sephone’s own lost childhood. But not everything about the young lord is as it seems, and soon Sephone must choose between helping Lord Adamo forget his past or journeying deep into the land of Lethe, where the truth about who she really is might finally be revealed . . . and a long desired future restored.]]> 305 J.J. Fischer Jaye 0 to-read 4.30 2022 Calor (The Nightingale Trilogy, #1)
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average rating: 4.30
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]]> <![CDATA[Calling Love (Modern Conveniences #2)]]> 30345955
Archer Reeves needs a fiancée, but where can he find one on short notice? When a woman calls him to tow her car, and her name happens to be Madison—the same name he gave his made-up fiancée—it has to be a sign, right?

Madison Nichols has a soft spot for grandparents, so when Archer asks her to stand in for a day as his fiancée to please his dying grandmother, she agrees. In exchange, Archer will be her date for upcoming weddings and social events.

Their simple deception becomes complicated as one lie leads to another. As they muddle their way through the mess, can truth be found in love?

Calling Love is the second book of the bestselling Modern Conveniences series, in which modern conveniences bring couples together to fall in love through marriages of convenience. It can be read as a standalone.]]> 182 Leah Atwood Jaye 4 4.29 Calling Love (Modern Conveniences #2)
author: Leah Atwood
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.29
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]]> <![CDATA[Rocky Mountain Rendezvous (Sisters of the Rockies, #1)]]> 63127722
Riley Turner came west to find peace and quiet and live off the land, but when four unprotected women arrive at the rendezvous, he feels compelled to help them and is more fascinated by Juniper than any other woman he's known.

As their search brings only empty leads and dead ends, the sisters must decide whether to return east or stay in the mountains to continue looking--and that's if the mystery woman is even still alive. Is the risk to honor their father's last request worth the danger they find at every turn?

Discover the majesty--and treachery--of the Rocky Mountains in this unique combination of exhilarating adventure, inspiring faith, and sweet romance from USA Today bestselling author Misty M. Beller.]]> 320 Misty M. Beller 0764241532 Jaye 4
But, beyond those quibbles and the book feeling a bit slow in the middle, I did enjoy the story, and I look forward to continuing with the series.

I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.]]> 3.93 2023 Rocky Mountain Rendezvous (Sisters of the Rockies, #1)
author: Misty M. Beller
name: Jaye
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2023
rating: 4
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As a fur trade reenactor who participates in modern day rendezvouses, I was really excited to read this book. It drew me in right away. The combination of the four sisters was really fun, and I loved Riley. He’s amazing. I had a little trouble understanding why any father of the time would ever send his daughters out west to try to find a woman he knew twenty years ago. Or why he would keep any information from them. It didn’t make any sense to me. And I don’t think even having Riley around would have kept the girls safe all that time, especially the times they would go off on their own. Not in a huge camp of drunken mountain men. It just doesn’t seem realistic.

But, beyond those quibbles and the book feeling a bit slow in the middle, I did enjoy the story, and I look forward to continuing with the series.

I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
]]> <![CDATA[The Soul Mark (The Soul Mark Duology, #1)]]> 123211943
After being sentenced to death for the accidental killing of a wealthy, well-connected man, Sela Meriweather is offered another option—to be stripped of her soul and sentenced to lifetime exile on Azazel, the vast prison-island. There, alongside "dangerous" criminals like herself, firstborn children of the Old Town chosen by the lot are sent to atone for the sins of their families.

As one of the elected Righteous, Caleb Alexander's path to widespread renown is guaranteed so long as he can endure a year as an overseer on Azazel, preventing the other guards from fraternizing with the prisoners. But as he finds himself drawn to Sela, Caleb wrestles with the implications of his new role and the laws forbidding contact between jailer and prisoner. Could a woman like Sela truly be soulless?

While Caleb tries to resist his growing attraction, Sela struggles with the weight of her sins and the past she has kept from Caleb. But when mutiny against the Old Town brews on Azazel, Sela and Caleb must work together to stay alive...and to uncover the truth behind the very powers that created Azazel in the first place.]]> 360 J.J. Fischer 1953957323 Jaye 0 to-read 4.62 The Soul Mark (The Soul Mark Duology, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Inventor: Elven Alliance Collected Stories Volume Two (Elven Alliance)]]> 143956173
Fan favorites find their happy endings in this second collection of Elven Alliance short stories and novellas!

If you've been waiting for Iyrinder and Miss Merrick's story, Lance and Illyna to finally meet, and glimpses of Farrendel and Essie's growing family, then you won't want to miss this story collection!

King of Escarland � When King Averett is shot on his coronation day, sparks fly between him and the captain’s daughter Paige.
The Guard and the Maid � Iyrinder is the perfect elven guard, but will he find his happily ever after with the human maid Miss Merrick? Or will a near tragedy cut their love story short?
Inventor � Machines have always made more sense to Lance Marion than people. But when the elf Illyna walks into his life, his inventions might not be enough to build a happily ever after.

This collection also includes the stories Birthdays, The Wager, Weapons Collection, Failures and Forgiveness, and Nightmares and Monsters.]]> 305 Tara Grayce Jaye 5 4.55 2023 Inventor: Elven Alliance Collected Stories Volume Two (Elven Alliance)
author: Tara Grayce
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average rating: 4.55
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]]> Elf King 143794031
Iron Heart
It all started with an arranged marriage.

When Ellarin, heir to the King of Tarenhiel, finds out that he is dying, his father forces him into an arranged marriage with Lady Leyleira. Will the pressure of the king and the court draw them closer or pull them apart? Will they fall in love before it is too late?

Elf King
This elf king was not always so grumpy.

When Prince Weylind of the elves falls in love with a simple healer's daughter, life seems peaceful and perfect. But a troll attack and an unexpected younger brother change everything, placing more and more burdens on Weylind’s shoulders. Will Weylind find his way back to the person he used to be? Or will he be too late to fix the damage to his own family?

Follow four generations of kings as they shape Tarenhiel into the kingdom it is during the Elven Alliance series!]]> 353 Tara Grayce Jaye 5 4.63 2023 Elf King
author: Tara Grayce
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.63
book published: 2023
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Hunting Sirens: A Gender-Flipped Little Mermaid (Legends of Neverland, #2)]]> 134805535
Trapped on an island nation and surrounded by bloodthirsty sirens, the starving people of Haven Harbor are losing hope. Treva, a Deaf blacksmith immune to the tempting call of the sirens lurking in the deep, steps into the perilous role of Siren Hunter. If she can rid the waters of enough sirens, her people could be free at last.

Unbeknownst to her, another creature dwells in the sea, even more ferocious than the dreaded sirens. When Treva faces the monster and loses, her life is saved by a handsome siren who has no voice. Can mortal enemies set their differences aside long enough to unite their nations? Or will Treva ignore her growing feelings and finish what she started?

Treva is certain of one thing—that the famed Siren Hunter of Haven Harbor would never fall for one of her prey.

Hunting Sirens is the second book in the Legends of Neverland series but can also be read as a stand-alone novel.]]> 316 Mary Mecham Jaye 0 to-read 4.42 Hunting Sirens: A Gender-Flipped Little Mermaid (Legends of Neverland, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Becoming Hook (Legends of Neverland #1)]]> 123013381
James Hook never meant to become a pirate, and never dreamed that he would turn against best friend, Peter Pan. Every adventure and eternal youth awaited them� until a pixie exposes a shocking revelation. Tinkerbell’s information forces James into acknowledging that, far from being the benevolent hero he painted himself to be, Peter Pan was kidnapping innocent children.

After accepting the traumatic loss of his hand and of the family he can barely remember, James deserts Pan. In the fight to rescue the Lost Boys, Hook will risk everything, even if that means becoming the most notorious villain in Neverland� or losing the fiery pixie who is stealing his heart.

Can the original Lost Boy vanquish Neverland’s greatest threat?]]> 320 Mary Mecham Jaye 5 4.13 Becoming Hook (Legends of Neverland #1)
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I had so much fun reading this story. I had been in a bad reading slump for a long time, but this book grabbed my interest, and I devoured it in two days. James and Tink are so cute, and I’m all about stories where Hook is the hero and Pan is the villain. If you’re looking for an adventure with a sweet romance, I very much recommend this book.
]]> <![CDATA[Love in a Fix (Modern Conveniences #1)]]> 28386229
Despite Lyndsey Allen's best efforts to stay afloat, she faces foreclosure. With a young child to consider she needs a miracle and quick, but pride won't let her accept money from a longtime friend.

When Shep Patterson promised his best friend that he'd look after Lyndsey should anything happen to him, he never imagined that would include marriage, yet a proposal slips from his mouth.

Lyndsey accepts his proposal, shocking them both. Will their marriage of convenience hold just as many surprises?
]]> 175 Leah Atwood Jaye 4 4.14 Love in a Fix (Modern Conveniences #1)
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average rating: 4.14
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]]> <![CDATA[Love at Sunset Lake (Abundance #1)]]> 39932909
When struggling caterer Tess Palmer inherits her great-aunt's home at Sunset Lake, Missouri, she thinks she's found the way to save her business. Selling the property can provide just the infusion of capital she needs to pay off her debts and move to a larger commercial kitchen.

Wildlife painter Jack Hamlin, who lives across Sunset Lake, wants the area kept exactly as it is--a place where waterfowl can thrive and where he can find peace and solitude to ease his troubled heart. Although he's drawn to Tess's honesty and beauty, he's appalled to learn she would welcome a deal with a developer, and he vows to stop her.

As Tess discovers the reasons why Jack is so passionate about protecting the lake, she finds him more and more attractive. She takes a tentative step past her own emotional pain to risk her heart again. But there seems to be no solution to the impasse over the property. As a sale becomes imminent, can Jack and Tess trust God--and each other--and finally find a love that will last?]]> 365 Sally Bayless 1946034010 Jaye 4 4.35 Love at Sunset Lake (Abundance #1)
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average rating: 4.35
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]]> <![CDATA[In Her Sights (Pink Pistol Sisterhood, #1)]]> 122777349 He's sworn off love, but she has his heart in her sights and doesn't intend to miss.

Stained by his wastrel father's legacy, Jackson Spivey lives on the fringes of society. Townsfolk tolerate him since he keeps the local hotel supplied with fresh game, but mothers coach their daughters to avoid him. After tasting consistent rejection, Jackson spurns all attempts at courtship. The only things he can count on are his guns and his God.

Tessa James has been secretly in love with Jackson for ages, but trying to gain his favor only pushes him further away. When she learns Annie Oakley is traveling through Texas, Tessa seeks lessons from the famed markswoman. If Jackson's life revolves around guns, taking up shooting might help her engage his interest. Too bad she can't hit the broad side of a barn.

When Annie loans Tessa a custom pistol, however, things begin to change. The lore behind the mysterious weapon fosters hope that Tessa might finally hit the target of Jackson's heart. But when danger threatens, she might be forced to use the pistol for something other than finding love.]]> 108 Karen Witemeyer Jaye 0 to-read 4.43 2023 In Her Sights (Pink Pistol Sisterhood, #1)
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name: Jaye
average rating: 4.43
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]]> <![CDATA[Of Stormlarks and Silence (Kasmian Chronicles #1)]]> 60729382
Princess Riona was eight when the Revonian king murdered her family and conquered her kingdom with a mysterious magic. She has spent the last decade training—and waiting for her moment to avenge them all and reclaim her rightful title.

Now that the king is ailing, Riona secures a position within the Revonian royal palace. Her goals? Get close to the prince. Kill him. Uncover Revon’s secret magic. Make the king suffer. Only then can she take back her country.

But the closer she gets to the prince, the more he surprises her with kindness, honor, and wit. He is nothing like his cruel father. Worse yet, he sees right through to her heart. When she planned this assassination, her heart didn’t factor in.

And now it’s about to ruin all her plans.

Of Stormlarks and Silence is a slow-burn clean YA romantic fantasy standalone in the Kasmian Chronicles, a series of romantic fantasy connected standalones.]]> 317 Constance Lopez Jaye 0 to-read 3.97 Of Stormlarks and Silence (Kasmian Chronicles #1)
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]]> A Thousand Heartbeats 59314662 #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Selection series Kiera Cass is back with her most epic novel yet—a sweeping enemies-to-lovers standalone romance.

“Love has a sound. It sounds like a thousand heartbeats happening at the same time.�

Princess Annika has lived a life of comfort—but no amount of luxuries can change the fact that her life isn’t her own to control. The king, once her loving father, has gone cold, and Annika will soon be forced into a loveless marriage for political gain.

Miles away, small comforts are few and far between for Lennox. He has devoted his life to the Dahrainian army, hoping to one day help them reclaim the throne that was stolen from them. For Lennox, the idea of love is merely a distraction—nothing will stand in the way of fighting for his people.

But when love, against all odds, finds them both, they are bound by its call. They can’t possibly be together—but the irresistible thrum of a thousand heartbeats won’t let them stay apart.

Kiera Cass brings her signature sparkling romance to this beautiful story of star-crossed lovers and long-held secrets.]]> 576 Kiera Cass 0062665782 Jaye 0 to-read 3.90 2022 A Thousand Heartbeats
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average rating: 3.90
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]]> <![CDATA[River Trap: A Queensland Crater Story]]> 111171471 In the New Outback, you'll miss the good old days of deadly snakes and crocodiles.

In 2084, Australia is infested with cloned prehistoric animals, and humans must fight to reclaim every square inch of civilization.

Dinosaur hunter Helen Larkwood is invited to take down the largest carnivore she's ever hunted. Her daughter Marie has come along to find veterinary work, but the New Outback has other ideas. Together, they're about to find out just how unforgiving their homeland can be.

Welcome to the Land Down Under that Time Forgot. Prehistory meets a high-tech future in the Queensland Crater universe, with primal thrills and pulse-pounding action!]]> 40 John K. Patterson Jaye 0 to-read 4.20 River Trap: A Queensland Crater Story
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]]> <![CDATA[Midnight Chase: A Queensland Crater Story]]> 59699823 For your next Jurassic-sized adventure, a new world of primeval thrills and pulse-pounding action!

Australia, 2083. The Outback is overrun with cloned prehistoric animals. Brave hunters have been called in to restore order to the ecosystem, and collecting the right bounty can bring in a lot of money. The kind of money Helen Larkwood needs to fund her daughter's cancer surgery.

Her quarry is already enough of a the dangerous carnivore Ceratosaurus. But when a poaching cartel shows up and threatens to steal her prize, Helen is in for the fight of her life…and her daughter’s.

Don't miss the thrilling debut of the Queensland Crater series, where dinosaurs roam again and our past has become our future!]]> 27 John K. Patterson Jaye 0 to-read 4.14 Midnight Chase: A Queensland Crater Story
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]]> <![CDATA[Born To Love (Jasper Lake Book 1)]]> 38631235 175 Leah Atwood Jaye 4 4.28 Born To Love (Jasper Lake Book 1)
author: Leah Atwood
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.28
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]]> Seaspoken 61069018
Battle-hardened warrior Evya Atathari longs for a truce between her sea-dwelling tribe and the elven invaders. But her mother, the powerful and vengeful Seamother, will stop at nothing to see the elves destroyed.

Then the Seamother enacts a brutal rite of challenge for Evya’s hand to gain a powerful ally in the war. But even as the greatest warriors of the sea vie for her favor, her heart is captured by a man who should be her mortal enemy.

Keliveth Dalzana is a failed prophet of the elven king’s court—until a vision leads him to Evya and a chance at ending the war. Drawn to Keliveth’s idealism, Evya agrees to help him win the deadly contest for her hand and establish a peace treaty through their marriage. Together, they dare to dream of a better future.

But when their own peoples turn against them, Keliveth and Evya must find the courage to embrace their true destinies—and decide how great a price they can pay for their love.]]> 246 Sarah Delena White Jaye 0 to-read 4.01 Seaspoken
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]]> Illuminare 57317627 A knight, an immortal, and an actor walk into a palace—the immortal doesn't walk out.

The City of Bones has a mother in Death.

And no one believes this more than Sir Desmond Edenry. For four years he has fought the imperial city's wars. And now with the passing of an estranged uncle, Desmond finds himself inheriting enough gold to dam the sea. But once in the imperial city itself to collect this new fortune, Desmond is thrown into a game of cat and mouse. A relic of his homeland has gone missing, and duty demands he get it back.

Crowns are cages.

Laudilas de Glas is trapped by his family's royal ambitions. He is an actor who wants nothing more than to return to the stage with its scripted lines and loud applause. But when the diary of a long-forgotten queen is stolen right out from underneath its keeper's nose, Laudilas is ordered to retrieve it. But something's wrong. This is no ordinary theft. Laudilas has been the puppet of greater men for long enough to know when the strings are being pulled by someone who has planned their game too well—or for too long.

With immortality comes curiosity.

But what Kennet Zur wants is revenge. One thousand years ago, the imperial city made him bleed, and now he wants to break the blade that cut him forever. But he can't do it alone. So, as the hourglass sands slide into the Night of the Red Lady, Mother Death, he sets his pawns loose. Two men. One stolen book to find. Ten centuries worth of waiting.

Riyria meets Medici in this epic fantasy/dark comedy mashup where a heist gone wrong on the night of an imperial city's most macabre holiday will forever change three impossibly different lives.]]> 192 Bryn Shutt Jaye 0 to-read 4.20 2022 Illuminare
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average rating: 4.20
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]]> <![CDATA[Come to Me Free (Come to Me #2)]]> 25072347
Rob Jackson didn’t do relationships. He’d long ago accepted that happily ever afters didn’t belong to him. That was a decade ago, right around the time he stopped believing in God. Then he met Dani, and for the first time in ten years, he wanted to believe again—in love and in God.

To move beyond friendship, Dani and Rob must first accept several truths, but can they learn to rely on faith before it’s too late?]]> 224 Leah Atwood Jaye 2 4.35 2015 Come to Me Free (Come to Me #2)
author: Leah Atwood
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.35
book published: 2015
rating: 2
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It was okay, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the first book. The first half was pretty good, but the ending felt really rushed, especially the last scene which was basically just a summary of events. That was really disappointing. You want and expect the end of a romance novel to give you all the feels, but this didn’t accomplish that.
]]> Wishtress 59608964 She didn't ask to be the Wishtress.

Myrthe was born with the ability to turn her tears into wishes. But when a granted wish goes wrong, she is cursed: the next tear she sheds will kill her. She must travel to the Well to break the curse before it claims her life—and before the king's militairen find her. To survive the journey, Myrthe must harden her heart to keep herself from crying even a single tear.

He can stop time with a snap of his fingers.

Bastiaan's powerful—and rare—Talent came in handy when he kidnapped the old king. Now the new king has a job for him: find the Wishtress and deliver her to the schloss. But Bastiaan needs a wish of his own. He gains Myrthe's trust by promising to take her to the Well, but once he gets what he needs, he'll turn her in. As long as his growing feelings for the girl with a stone heart don't compromise him.

Their quest can end only one way: with her death.

Everyone seems to need a wish—the king, Myrthe's cousin, the boy she thinks she loves. And they're ready to bully, beg, and betray her for it. No one knows that to grant even one wish, Myrthe would pay with her life. And if she tells them about the curse . . . they'll just kill her anyway.]]> 453 Nadine Brandes 0785264000 Jaye 0 to-read 4.02 2022 Wishtress
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average rating: 4.02
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]]> <![CDATA[Garden of Madness (Seven Wonders, #4)]]> 12970409
For seven years the Babylonian princess Tiamat has waited for the mad king Nebuchadnezzar to return to his family and to his kingdom. Driven from his throne to live as a beast, he prowls his luxurious Hanging Gardens, secreted away from the world.

Since her treaty marriage at a young age, Tia has lived an opulent yet oppressive life in the palace. But her husband has since died and she relishes her newfound independence. When a nobleman is found murdered in the palace, Tia must discover who is responsible for the macabre death, even if her own freedom is threatened.

As the queen plans to wed Tia to yet another prince, the powerful mage Shadir plots to expose the family's secret and set his own man on the throne. Tia enlists the help of a reluctant Jewish captive, her late husband's brother Pedaiah, who challenges her notions of the gods even as he opens her heart to both truth and love.

In a time when few gave their hearts to Yahweh, Tia must decide if she is willing to risk everything-her possessions, her gods, and her very life-for the Israelites' one God. Madness, sorcery, and sinister plots mingle like an alchemist's deadly potion as Tia chooses whether to risk all to save the kingdom-and her family.]]> 400 Tracy L. Higley 140168680X Jaye 0 historical, to-read 4.08 2012 Garden of Madness (Seven Wonders, #4)
author: Tracy L. Higley
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.08
book published: 2012
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[So Shines the Night (Seven Wonders, #5)]]> 15760499
Her past has taught her that evil is real, that it can consume a person. She saw it happen with her husband, before he took his own life. Widowed, with no family, Daria becomes a tutor to Lucas, a rich traveling merchant from Ephesus. There she discovers evil has a strong foothold and that Lucas himself seems drawn to evil and sorcery.

As her relationship with her employer grows, she fears that she will be unable to pull him from demonic influence. Tension in the city is about to erupt, as a new sect called The Way continues to draw followers. A man called Paul leads the movement against the economic and political strength of the city, found in its goddess cult.

When she learns more of the ways of the Christians and their ability to defeat evil, she begins to have hope. But then Lucas is arrested and jailed for a brutal crime, and it seems not even the Christians can help.

Tensions escalate in the city until thousands are pouring into the arena to protest the influence of the Christians, and a plot to kill Paul is underway. When Lucas's execution is scheduled, Daria must find a way to prove his innocence, save his life, and help her new friends before everyone she loves is destroyed.]]> 400 Tracy L. Higley 1401686826 Jaye 0 historical, to-read 4.15 2013 So Shines the Night (Seven Wonders, #5)
author: Tracy L. Higley
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[The Queen's Handmaid (The Incense Road #0)]]> 18105225 400 Tracy L. Higley 1401686842 Jaye 4 historical
All that said, it was still a fascinating read. I have not read much about this particular time period. It brings in many historical figures—Cleopatra, Herod, and Marc Antony just to name a few—and they are very prevalent characters in the story. Many of them even have POV scenes. That alone is fascinating. And I love how she tied the story in with the magi at Jesus’s birth.

Though it felt (to me) as if it dragged a bit, and I had a little trouble warming up to the characters, I very much recommend the book, if only for the amazing history involved in it. If you’re looking for fiction that really gets into the details and way of life of the time period, Tracy Higley is the one to go to. She does an amazing job of setting the scene and making you feel like you’re really there without going overboard on boring description. It was definitely worth my time to read. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

I received this book from BookLook Bloggers free in exchange for my honest review. ]]> 4.16 2014 The Queen's Handmaid (The Incense Road #0)
author: Tracy L. Higley
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2014
rating: 4
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The Queen’s Handmaid is the second book I’ve read by Tracy Higley. Honestly, I enjoyed City on Fire a bit better than this book. I don’t think I was truly able to get into it until about the last third to quarter of the book when the plot really picked up. It took place over quite a long period of time—several years. I think this may have somewhat distanced me from the characters since such large chunks of time were skipped. And it felt as though it lacked the action was I was hoping for.

All that said, it was still a fascinating read. I have not read much about this particular time period. It brings in many historical figures—Cleopatra, Herod, and Marc Antony just to name a few—and they are very prevalent characters in the story. Many of them even have POV scenes. That alone is fascinating. And I love how she tied the story in with the magi at Jesus’s birth.

Though it felt (to me) as if it dragged a bit, and I had a little trouble warming up to the characters, I very much recommend the book, if only for the amazing history involved in it. If you’re looking for fiction that really gets into the details and way of life of the time period, Tracy Higley is the one to go to. She does an amazing job of setting the scene and making you feel like you’re really there without going overboard on boring description. It was definitely worth my time to read. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.

I received this book from BookLook Bloggers free in exchange for my honest review.
]]> Crown of Sand & Sea 60890152 PRINCE. PRODIGAL. PIRATE.

What kind of elf would cut his hair, wear a beard, and break all ties to the luxuries he was given by birth? For years, Captain Coren has sailed the seas and ventured across foreign lands. Hated by the corrupt, hero to the unfortunate, and…misunderstood by his own family.

After the rescue of the crown prince, Leoren, steward of Aselvia, is forced to reconsider all his concerns about his wandering son and discover the story he’s never had the courage to hear. A story of raiding ships, surviving plagues, and rescuing slaves. A story of how one man’s unconventional life changed the course of thousands.

This is a companion novella to MOONSCRIPT. Reading MOONSCRIPT first is recommended.

100% of Kindle sales* will be donated to ministries to fight human trafficking and restore the hurting. *Not including Kindle Unlimited.]]> 124 H.S.J. Williams Jaye 5 4.59 2022 Crown of Sand & Sea
author: H.S.J. Williams
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.59
book published: 2022
rating: 5
read at: 2022/08/13
date added: 2022/08/13
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I loved it so much!! It’s crazy how quickly Coren has become one of my all time favorite fictional characters. Reading his story was an absolute delight. My only lament is that I devoured it far too quickly and want MORE. :D
]]> <![CDATA[Moonscript (Kings of Aselvia, #1)]]> 50433328 "It is said that Darkness is empty and whatever vanishes into its depths is lost forever. I know this better than anyone. For I have suffered here in the shadows, and there are none who might find me.�

Seventy years. Seventy years the elven prince has been lost to the darkness, assumed dead by his people and endlessly broken for a book that connects to the hidden realm of his ancestors, a land untouched by evil.

And now a light in the shadows. A chance for freedom. But those willing to help him come from the unlikeliest of worlds.

The orphan girl, yearning for a loving family, and the boy who won’t leave her side. A healer maiden given an unexpected chance for a life beyond narrowed expectations. A grieving creature flown far from home.

They all search for something and now their fates are tied to his. If their quest for life can pull him from the dark mire in which his soul drowns, then perhaps he can be saved.

Or else he will drag them all down to a fate worse than death.

The beginning of an epic saga, MOONSCRIPT is a journey of innocence, despair, and redemption.

Seven illustrations by the author exclusively included in the paperback edition!]]> 498 H.S.J. Williams 1732430624 Jaye 5
I knew going in I was going to love and be a total Errance fangirl. How could I not? What surprised me was Coren. Oh. My. Goodness. I am totally in love with that roguish redhead elf. And I’m not even attracted to redheads. But I’d marry him in a heartbeat, lol! I just love him so much. Honestly, he ended up being my favorite character of the whole book.

I also LOVED the redemption scene. That whole part kept me up way past my bedtime. It was so beautiful, and powerful, and glorious.

There is just so much to love about this book. Read it. Read it now!]]> 4.29 2020 Moonscript (Kings of Aselvia, #1)
author: H.S.J. Williams
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2020
rating: 5
read at: 2022/08/09
date added: 2022/08/09
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I loved this book SO MUCH! I can’t believe it took me so long to get around to reading it. The characters and story are amazing.

I knew going in I was going to love and be a total Errance fangirl. How could I not? What surprised me was Coren. Oh. My. Goodness. I am totally in love with that roguish redhead elf. And I’m not even attracted to redheads. But I’d marry him in a heartbeat, lol! I just love him so much. Honestly, he ended up being my favorite character of the whole book.

I also LOVED the redemption scene. That whole part kept me up way past my bedtime. It was so beautiful, and powerful, and glorious.

There is just so much to love about this book. Read it. Read it now!
]]> <![CDATA[To Love a Viking (Tavland Vikings, #1)]]> 60008114
ELLISIF~
Forced into a financially advantageous marriage that spirals into a nightmare, Ellisif cannot help but imagine what might have been and ache for what was lost. The only lights in her life are her daughters and the friendships she's forged with the household servants.

Though seven years have passed since Ellisif wed another man, Dagar still cannot forget the woman who captured his youthful heart. As the Viking warrior battles for his country’s future, he finds himself entangled in a personal war for Ellisif's freedom that could cost his family their reputation and standing with the king. If he risks all, can he save the woman whose face still haunts his dreams? And if given another chance, will she choose him?

INARA~
Escaped slave Inara is determined to start a new life. Under the guidance of warrior and shipbuilder Håkon, her sword skill grows, as does her confidence that the Viking men will accept her as a warrior in her own right.

When she is selected to lead a perilous rescue mission to protect Ellisif, Inara finds herself blindsided by feelings for Håkon...and by threats to her freedom far closer than she feared. As dreams and desires collide, she wrestles against the lies holding her captive. Can she conquer her doubts before all that she's hoped for slips from her hands?

Written by award-winning historical author Heather Day Gilbert and fresh voice Jen Cudmore, two love stories entwine in this sweeping Viking-era romance, the first novel in the Tavland Vikings series.]]> 391 Heather Day Gilbert Jaye 4 4.05 2022 To Love a Viking (Tavland Vikings, #1)
author: Heather Day Gilbert
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.05
book published: 2022
rating: 4
read at: 2022/08/06
date added: 2022/08/06
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]]> <![CDATA[Shield Band (Elven Alliance, #6)]]> 60217700 Julien always thought he knew his duty...until an arranged marriage upends his future.

Prince Julien of Escarland was the kingdom's spare. His duty is to quietly stand in the background at his brother's side, protecting him and his heirs.

When it becomes clear that one more marriage is needed to secure the three-way alliance between the kingdoms of Kostaria, Tarenhiel, and Escarland, Julien agrees to an arranged marriage with a troll. He doesn't know their language and he might not be strong enough to fit into their battle-focused culture, but other than that, how bad could it be?

As King Rharreth's shield sister, Vriska is duty-bound to protect him and his queen. But she never expected her duty to include a marriage with a human.

An empire-hungry kingdom is lurking, seeking any weakness in the alliance. Will this final bond keep the alliance from crumbling? Can Julien and Vriska find love in a union based on duty?]]> 448 Tara Grayce Jaye 5 4.47 2022 Shield Band (Elven Alliance, #6)
author: Tara Grayce
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.47
book published: 2022
rating: 5
read at: 2022/05/29
date added: 2022/07/01
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]]> <![CDATA[In Honor's Defense (Hanger's Horsemen, #3)]]> 59355270 He's faced countless perils on the battlefield, but nothing so dangerous as falling in love.

Luke Davenport has been fighting all his life—for respect, for country, and for those unable to fight for themselves. But now that his Horsemen brothers are domesticated, he's left alone to battle the wildness within. When an opportunity arises to take a job on his own, tracking down a group of rustlers, he jumps at the chance.

Damaris Baxter has mastered the art of invisibility. Plain and quiet, she hides in books and needlework, content to be overlooked. Until her brother dies suddenly, leaving her custody of her nephew. She moves to Texas to care for Nathaniel, determined to create the family for herself that she never thought she'd have and to give him the family he desperately needs.

When Nate finds himself knee-deep in trouble, Luke's attempt to protect him leaves Damaris feeling indebted to the Horseman. But suspicions grow regarding the mysterious death of Damaris's brother. And the more questions they ask, the more danger appears, threatening the family Luke may be unable to live without.]]> 376 Karen Witemeyer 0764232096 Jaye 0 to-read 4.50 2022 In Honor's Defense (Hanger's Horsemen, #3)
author: Karen Witemeyer
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2022
rating: 0
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]]> Ghost (John Spector, #1) 18891401 477 Wayne Thomas Batson Jaye 0 to-read 3.87 2013 Ghost (John Spector, #1)
author: Wayne Thomas Batson
name: Jaye
average rating: 3.87
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Chasing the Lion (Sword of Redemption, #1)]]> 22015900
For as long as Jonathan Tarquinius can remember, everyone has wanted something from him.

His half brother wants him dead. His master’s wife wants his innocence. The gladiator dealers want him to fight—and die—for their greed. Rome’s most famous prostitute wants his love. And the gentle slave girl who tends the wounds on his body and the hidden ones on his soul longs for him to return to his faith.

What Jonathan wants is simple. Freedom.

But God wants something from Jonathan too—something more than anyone would ever imagine. The young warrior’s journey will push him to the limits of human endurance and teach him that true freedom is found within. The greatest battle Jonathan must ever fight will not come in the arena, but deep within himself as he is forced to choose between vengeance and mercy—with the fate of an empire and the life of the woman he loves hanging in the balance.]]> 372 Nancy Kimball Jaye 5
That said, I devoured this book in a little over a day. I first came across it a couple of weeks ago on one of the ebook sale websites I follow. I never spend more than 99 cents on an ebook I’ve never heard of before. I just have too many to read right now. This one was $3.99. Normally, I would have passed it up, but when I saw it involved gladiators, I just couldn’t. (I have quite an interest in gladiators since that became part of Jace’s backstory in Ilyon Chronicles.) I am SO glad I bought it. Chasing the Lion has a very Joseph-like storyline in the beginning, though Jonathan is not quite Joseph in character. He spends a good portion of the book driven by hatred and desire for revenge, yet, was so noble. I completely fell in love with his character. He was so easy to relate to, and my heart just ached with all his hardship. I don’t remember the last character who pulled at my emotions like he did. My heart would just be pounding sometimes as I was reading.

The book sucked me right in. The writing was so good that I completely forgot I was reading. I was just right there in the story. And it wasn’t only Jonathan who made the book. It had a very diverse cast of interesting individuals and points-of-view. Though historical, it had just enough description to lay out the setting, but not so much as to draw you out of the story itself. A perfect balance, in my opinion.

But I think what set this book apart from most was the spiritual aspect of it. Most fiction is just entertainment and relaxation for me. For more, I read non-fiction. It has to be a special book to touch me spiritually, and this one did. I feel like God brought it into my life at just the right time. Reading about how the believers in the book endured their trials and clung to their faith encouraged me to do the same in the trials I’m facing. The theme of forgiveness was also very powerful.

I can’t say enough good things about this book, and I can hardly wait to read more by Nancy Kimball. This is the first time I’ve wanted to start reading a book again immediately after I finished it. I even went and bought the paperback right away just so I could grab it off my shelf and easily flip to my favorite parts.]]> 4.65 2014 Chasing the Lion (Sword of Redemption, #1)
author: Nancy Kimball
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.65
book published: 2014
rating: 5
read at: 2014/08/30
date added: 2021/08/05
shelves: historical, favorites, re-read
review:
Right off, let me tell you Chasing the Lion has made it to the number one spot of my historical fiction favorites, and is my third all-time favorite book after Lord of the Rings and Books of the Infinite by R.J. Larson. There are few books I’ve enjoyed quite to this extent. I also want to make a note that I recommend it for older teen and adult readers. It does not shy away from the rampant immorality of Roman society, though I felt Nancy Kimball handled it well without unnecessary details. It also contains violence and extreme cruelty (most scenes cut away, but you still have to read about the aftermath). I have a pretty high tolerance when I read, but I caution more sensitive.

That said, I devoured this book in a little over a day. I first came across it a couple of weeks ago on one of the ebook sale websites I follow. I never spend more than 99 cents on an ebook I’ve never heard of before. I just have too many to read right now. This one was $3.99. Normally, I would have passed it up, but when I saw it involved gladiators, I just couldn’t. (I have quite an interest in gladiators since that became part of Jace’s backstory in Ilyon Chronicles.) I am SO glad I bought it. Chasing the Lion has a very Joseph-like storyline in the beginning, though Jonathan is not quite Joseph in character. He spends a good portion of the book driven by hatred and desire for revenge, yet, was so noble. I completely fell in love with his character. He was so easy to relate to, and my heart just ached with all his hardship. I don’t remember the last character who pulled at my emotions like he did. My heart would just be pounding sometimes as I was reading.

The book sucked me right in. The writing was so good that I completely forgot I was reading. I was just right there in the story. And it wasn’t only Jonathan who made the book. It had a very diverse cast of interesting individuals and points-of-view. Though historical, it had just enough description to lay out the setting, but not so much as to draw you out of the story itself. A perfect balance, in my opinion.

But I think what set this book apart from most was the spiritual aspect of it. Most fiction is just entertainment and relaxation for me. For more, I read non-fiction. It has to be a special book to touch me spiritually, and this one did. I feel like God brought it into my life at just the right time. Reading about how the believers in the book endured their trials and clung to their faith encouraged me to do the same in the trials I’m facing. The theme of forgiveness was also very powerful.

I can’t say enough good things about this book, and I can hardly wait to read more by Nancy Kimball. This is the first time I’ve wanted to start reading a book again immediately after I finished it. I even went and bought the paperback right away just so I could grab it off my shelf and easily flip to my favorite parts.
]]> <![CDATA[The Queen and the Cure (The Bird and the Sword Chronicles, #2)]]> 34825003 There will be a battle, and you will need to protect your heart.


Kjell of Jeru had always known who he was. He'd never envied his brother or wanted to be king. He was the bastard son of the late King Zoltev and a servant girl, and the ignominy of his birth had never bothered him.

But there is more to a man than his parentage. More to a man than his blade, his size, or his skills, and all that Kjell once knew has shifted and changed. He is no longer simply Kjell of Jeru, a warrior defending the crown. Now he is a healer, one of the Gifted, and a man completely at odds with his power.

Called upon to rid the country of the last vestiges of the Volgar, Kjell stumbles upon a woman who has troubling glimpses of the future and no memory of the past. Armed with his unwanted gift and haunted by regret, Kjell becomes a reluctant savior, beset by old enemies and new expectations. With the woman by his side, Kjell embarks upon a journey where the greatest test may be finding the man she believes him to be.]]> 279 Amy Harmon Jaye 5 4.24 2017 The Queen and the Cure (The Bird and the Sword Chronicles, #2)
author: Amy Harmon
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2017
rating: 5
read at: 2021/08/04
date added: 2021/08/04
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]]> Monster 65684 Something's out there...

Reed Shelton organized this survival weekend. Hired the best guide in the region. Meticulously trained, studied, and packed while encouraging his wife, Beck, to do the same. But little did they know that surviving the elements would become the least of their worries. During their first night of camping, an unearthly wail pierces the calm of the forest. Then someone—no, something—emerges from the dense woods and begins pursuing them. Everything that follows is a blur to Reed—except for the unforgettable image of a huge creature carrying his wife into the darkness. Dependant on the efforts of a small town and a band of friends, Reed knows they have little time to find Beck. Even more important, he soon realizes that they aren't the only ones doing the hunting. Something much faster, more relentless—and definitely not human—has begun to hunt them.

]]> 452 Frank E. Peretti 1595541217 Jaye 5 3.82 2005 Monster
author: Frank E. Peretti
name: Jaye
average rating: 3.82
book published: 2005
rating: 5
read at: 2021/08/03
date added: 2021/08/03
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This was my very first Peretti book. Considering I’ve enjoyed cryptozoology since I was 11, I enjoyed this story immensely.
]]> <![CDATA[Stolen Mayfly Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #8)]]> 57530200 Elkhana is the Mayfly Seer. Ripped from her family, drowned, and set into a magical cage, she lives only one day a year to tell fortunes for her former people.
When Vidar meets her, he sees a resource he can use to save himself from his enemies and the torturous demands of his own liege and court.
But the bond between Elkhana and Vidar is growing. She’s slipping into his dreams and changing how he sees the world and he doesn’t know if he can keep on using her now that he sees her as a person.
Without her visions, he’s powerless against his enemies, but if he has the chance to steal her away from her cage, shouldn’t he take it?
To succeed, he’ll need a plan, a lot of nerve, and all the bargains he can strike. Will it be enough?]]> 146 Sarah K.L. Wilson Jaye 5 4.01 2021 Stolen Mayfly Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #8)
author: Sarah K.L. Wilson
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.01
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2021/07/07
date added: 2021/07/07
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]]> <![CDATA[Stolen Goblin Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #1)]]> 57561911
Esther knows the rules. Don't talk to the goblins. Don't look at the goblins. Above all else, don't buy or trade with the goblins.

Then, one day before market, she sees a young rat faced boy selling a necklace that looks eerily like her mother's, what's a young girl to do? Of course she tries to buy it, but he won't sell it to her. So she steals it because it's her mother's necklace.

Lux knows the rules. He's a jeweler and he can sell his wares to those who want to faithfully buy them. Something doesn't feel right about selling this particular piece to the beautiful young woman who immediately steals his heart. So he doesn't.

But when he realizes the mortal girl stole from him, he's forced to enact magic that can't be unwritten. Stealing from a goblin always has a price.]]> 139 Emma Hamm Jaye 3 3.25 2021 Stolen Goblin Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #1)
author: Emma Hamm
name: Jaye
average rating: 3.25
book published: 2021
rating: 3
read at: 2021/07/06
date added: 2021/07/06
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]]> <![CDATA[Stolen Threadwitch Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #6)]]> 57534423 /book/show/6...
The new version has been fully updated and a significant amount of text added, including scenes of an adult nature that weren't in the first edition, therefore reviews under the original may no longer be relevant.

~~~

True names hold power. Fae cannot lie. And the women they steal become their brides.


When threadwitch Ariadne is taken by a fae lord as part of a centuries-old bargain, she expects to marry him whether she likes it or not. But, desperate to return home, she won’t give in easily. Even if Lysander claims he doesn’t want her hand in marriage but for its skill with needle and the threads of magic, everyone knows the fae are not to be trusted.

Plotting her escape, she sews spells into cloth and tries her hardest to ignore his charms as well as the fae realm’s equally alluring beauty.

But she soon discovers his world is as dangerous as it is beautiful. With dark creatures in the forest and enemies who wear friendship as a mask, Ariadne must make every stitch perfect if she wants to not only escape but also keep Lysander alive. Which, it turns out, is something she wants far more than she ever expected.

If you love feisty heroines, enemies-to-lovers romance, and arrogant fae lords with hearts of (mostly) gold, you’ll love this new adult fantasy romance that’s perfect for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J Maas.

This is the sixth installment of STOLEN BRIDES OF THE FAE, a series of stand-alone short novels written by various romantic fantasy authors who share a passion for fantastical love stories.]]> 244 Clare Sager Jaye 4 4.14 Stolen Threadwitch Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #6)
author: Clare Sager
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.14
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2021/07/05
date added: 2021/07/05
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I wasn’t sure I liked the characters at first, but they really grew on me by the end, especially Lysander. This is definitely one of the steamier books of the series, though fade-to-black. And more language than the others I’ve read. Mild language usually doesn’t bother me, but it just seemed out of place in a story with such beauty. *shrugs*
]]> <![CDATA[Stolen Ice Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #5)]]> 57491213
Solvay is known for her talents with mixing potions but she hides a treacherous power. She’s avoided the watchful eyes of the mages until now. . .

When Solvayh is chosen as a bride for the mage king, she’s terrified he’ll discover her secret and use it to bring war to the northern lands.

To protect the people she flees only to fall into the hands of a ruthless ice lord. He intends to use her as a hostage to secure peace between the mages and ice lords.

As Solvay travels into the heart of the mountains with the ice lord, she discovers there’s more to him than his savage ways.

But even love can’t change the course of fate. To prevent a war, she’ll sacrifice herself to save the man she loves. . .

This is the fifth installment of STOLEN BRIDES OF THE FAE, a series of stand-alone short novels written by various romantic fantasy authors who share a passion for fantastical love stories.]]> 130 Angela J. Ford Jaye 5 3.71 Stolen Ice Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #5)
author: Angela J. Ford
name: Jaye
average rating: 3.71
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2021/07/02
date added: 2021/07/02
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LOVED the setting of this one and Ayden is ADORABLE.
]]> <![CDATA[Stolen Shadow Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #4)]]> 57465532 Sephia has always known that her younger sister was destined to wed the prince of the Sun Court.

Long ago, the human kingdom of Middlemage struck a bargain with the neighboring Fae that resulted in peace between them. As part of that bargain, one of the two ruling Fae courts lay claim to a human bride from each new generation. As long as anyone can remember, this is how it has been: The Fae come to take their bride on her eighteenth birthday, the humans allow one to be stolen away, and the peace continues.

Until now.

Until the Sun Prince comes for her sister, and Sephia does the unthinkable: She disguises herself with magic and goes to the altar in her sister’s place.

And she doesn’t intend for her marriage to end happily ever after.

But Sephia soon finds that all is not as it seems within the cruel and sparkling Court of the Sun. The king is sick. Strange shadows paint the halls of his palace, leaving death in their wake. The prince is desperate to find answers, whatever the cost. And Sephia is the wrong bride, but she may be the right woman to help the prince save his world�

That is, if they can somehow find a way to work together... while ignoring the forbidden passion igniting between them.]]> 183 S.M. Gaither Jaye 4 3.94 2021 Stolen Shadow Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #4)
author: S.M. Gaither
name: Jaye
average rating: 3.94
book published: 2021
rating: 4
read at: 2021/07/01
date added: 2021/07/01
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]]> <![CDATA[Stolen Mage Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #2)]]> 57561893
King Lodírhal has no choice—he must battle the human champion in single combat and save his people from slaughter.

Mage Dasyra also has no choice—she must serve her masters and channel the powerful magic in her soul for a chance to stop the deadly fae king.

But when they meet on the battlefield, these two adversaries discover they have bigger problems in store. For they are fated by the gods to be each other’s True Love . . . and the moment they lock eyes, the Fatebond awakens. Now all that matters is breaking the bond before it can be sealed for eternity.

Can these mortal enemies work together and survive the perilous journey to the Sundering Place? Or are the demands of fate—and the desires awakening in both their reluctant hearts—too powerful to be thwarted?]]> 170 Sylvia Mercedes Jaye 5 3.90 2021 Stolen Mage Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #2)
author: Sylvia Mercedes
name: Jaye
average rating: 3.90
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2021/07/01
date added: 2021/07/01
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]]> <![CDATA[The Bird and the Sword (The Bird and the Sword Chronicles, #1)]]> 29008738 Swallow, Daughter, pull them in, those words that sit upon your lips. Lock them deep inside your soul, hide them ‘til they’ve time to grow. Close your mouth upon the power, curse not, cure not, ‘til the hour. You won’t speak and you won’t tell, you won’t call on heav’n or hell. You will learn and you will thrive. Silence, Daughter. Stay alive.

The day my mother was killed, she told my father I wouldn’t speak again, and she told him if I died, he would die too. Then she predicted the king would trade his soul and lose his son to the sky.

My father has a claim to the throne, and he is waiting in the shadows for all of my mother’s words to come to pass. He wants desperately to be king, and I just want to be free.

But freedom will require escape, and I’m a prisoner of my mother’s curse and my father’s greed. I can’t speak or make a sound, and I can’t wield a sword or beguile a king. In a land purged of enchantment, love might be the only magic left, and who could ever love . . . a bird?]]> 328 Amy Harmon 1533134138 Jaye 5
Content Warning: Mild language and some fairly steamy scenes, though they did fade to black.]]> 4.13 2016 The Bird and the Sword (The Bird and the Sword Chronicles, #1)
author: Amy Harmon
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2016
rating: 5
read at: 2021/06/30
date added: 2021/06/30
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Really enjoyed this book. The magic system was well done and interesting.

Content Warning: Mild language and some fairly steamy scenes, though they did fade to black.
]]> <![CDATA[Bluebeard and the Outlaw (A Villain's Ever After, #3)]]> 58187122 Marriage: the ultimate heist.

Robin of the Wood spends her days robbing from the rich to feed the poor. But she and her merry band of brothers never seem to get anywhere. The more she steals, the more the evil Lord Guy "Bluebeard" taxes the villagers.

When Robin discovers that Lord Guy plans to marry yet again, she conceives a plan for a final, big score. As Guy's wife, she will have access to his wealth. The lord is notorious for killing his wives shortly after he marries them, but Robin has no plans to be dead wife number four.

The only problem is that Lord Guy is devastatingly handsome, brooding, and nothing at all what she expected. If she isn't careful, she might just find that he steals her heart before she can rob his riches.

Bluebeard and the Outlaw is one of twelve short novels in A Villain's Ever After, a collection of stand-alone stories featuring villainous twists on some of your favorite classic fairy tales. Read the series in any order for magical adventures . . . and fall in love with villains as you've never seen them before. Who said villains can't have happily-ever-afters?]]> 190 Tara Grayce Jaye 0 to-read 4.06 2021 Bluebeard and the Outlaw (A Villain's Ever After, #3)
author: Tara Grayce
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.06
book published: 2021
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Stolen Thorn Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae #7)]]> 57474558 Can a stubborn farm girl steal the heart of an elf king who has sworn never to love again?

After a century of war, the elves of Abreia are losing hope. Their greatest defender—Dechlan, king of the Northwatch—lies near death, and only a soul bond with a human bride can save him. The problem? No humans have set foot on elven lands for over a hundred years.

Kasia is no stranger to the fight for survival—she’s spent her life in the far northern reaches of Garimore, struggling to provide for her three siblings. When she’s captured by a trio of beautiful but terrifying elven warriors, her only thought is to return home, until they inform her she must marry their king� or be put to death.

Both Kasia and Dechlan are reluctant to accept their unwanted bond, until the elves� ancient enemy rises up to threaten both their worlds. Kasia might just be the key to ending the war, but only if she is willing to sacrifice the life she’s always known.

And only if Dechlan is willing to risk losing the bride he never expected, but is no longer certain he can live without.

Stolen Thorn Bride is the seventh book in Stolen Brides of the Fae, a collection of short novels by eight of your favorite fantasy romance authors. Start reading today for swoon-worthy romance, heart-stopping adventure, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters!]]> 224 Kenley Davidson Jaye 5 4.21 2021 Stolen Thorn Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae #7)
author: Kenley Davidson
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.21
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2021/06/18
date added: 2021/06/18
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This is only the second Stolen Brides book I’ve read, but so far I’m enjoying them immensely.
]]> <![CDATA[The Heart's Charge (Hanger's Horsemen, #2)]]> 55654325 For years they've been nomads for justice, but a final mission may just lead their hearts home.

Members of the legendary Hanger's Horsemen, Mark Wallace and Jonah Brooks arrive in Llano County, Texas, to deliver a steed, never expecting they'd help deliver a baby as well. Left with an infant to care for, they head to a nearby foundling home, where Mark encounters the woman he nearly married a decade ago.

After failing at love, Katherine Palmer has dedicated her life to caring for children, teaming up with Eliza Southerland to start Harmony House. Eliza understands the pain of not fitting society's mold, being illegitimate and of mixed ancestry. Yet those are the very attributes that lead her to minister to outcast children. The taciturn Jonah intrigues her by defying all her stereotypes of men, but there are secrets behind his eyes—ghosts from wars past and others still being waged.

When the Horsemen hear rumors of missing children, they stay to investigate, sticking close to Harmony House and its beautiful owners. As they work together to uncover the truth, love and danger grow hand in hand until a final sinister scheme threatens to destroy them all.]]> 379 Karen Witemeyer 0764232088 Jaye 5 4.44 2021 The Heart's Charge (Hanger's Horsemen, #2)
author: Karen Witemeyer
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.44
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2021/06/18
date added: 2021/06/18
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This was a fun book. I enjoyed it more than the first one.
]]> <![CDATA[At Love's Command (Hanger's Horsemen, #1)]]> 53166117
Dr. Josephine Burkett is used to men taking one look at her skirts and discounting her medical skills. What she's not used to is having a man change his mind in a heartbeat and offer to assist her in surgery. Matthew Hanger's dedication to his friend during recovery earns Josephine's respect, and when she hears of her brother's abduction, he becomes her only hope for rescue.

Matt has stared down ruthless outlaws, betrayal, and injury, but when a bossy lady doctor crawls under his skin, his heart is tempted to surrender. And when she is caught in the crossfire, he may have to sacrifice everything--even his team--to save her.]]> 384 Karen Witemeyer 076423207X Jaye 4 4.23 2020 At Love's Command (Hanger's Horsemen, #1)
author: Karen Witemeyer
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2020
rating: 4
read at: 2021/06/12
date added: 2021/06/12
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]]> <![CDATA[Rule of Wolves (King of Scars, #2)]]> 36307674
The wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of the instant #1 New York Times-bestselling King of Scars Duology.

The Demon King. As Fjerda's massive army prepares to invade, Nikolai Lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm—and even the monster within—to win this fight. But a dark threat looms that cannot be defeated by a young king's gift for the impossible.

The Stormwitch. Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to war. She saw her mentor die and her worst enemy resurrected, and she refuses to bury another friend. Now duty demands she embrace her powers to become the weapon her country needs. No matter the cost.

The Queen of Mourning. Deep undercover, Nina Zenik risks discovery and death as she wages war on Fjerda from inside its capital. But her desire for revenge may cost her country its chance at freedom and Nina the chance to heal her grieving heart.

King. General. Spy. Together they must find a way to forge a future in the darkness. Or watch a nation fall.]]> 592 Leigh Bardugo 1510109188 Jaye 5
And that last line! "Get a message to the Crow Club," she said. "Tell Kaz Brekker the queen of Ravka has a job for him." That had me grinning like an idiot and greatly anticipating future adventures.

Content Warning: As I've said before, these aren't Christian books if that's what you're used to. This duology wasn't as gritty as the Crows books, but there was still a scattering of (mild) language. There are a few same-sex couples, including one of the POV characters, and a transgender character. So if you avoid any of that, be aware.]]> 4.34 2021 Rule of Wolves (King of Scars, #2)
author: Leigh Bardugo
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2021/06/07
date added: 2021/06/08
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Wow, what a thrilling adventure these books have been. I had no idea what I was missing. I thought I was going to rate this four stars like King of Scars, but between the (sadly brief) adventure in Ketterdam (my babies!), the epic ending, and Nikolai's general awesomeness, I have to give it five. I just had the most fun reading these books.

And that last line! "Get a message to the Crow Club," she said. "Tell Kaz Brekker the queen of Ravka has a job for him." That had me grinning like an idiot and greatly anticipating future adventures.

Content Warning: As I've said before, these aren't Christian books if that's what you're used to. This duology wasn't as gritty as the Crows books, but there was still a scattering of (mild) language. There are a few same-sex couples, including one of the POV characters, and a transgender character. So if you avoid any of that, be aware.
]]> <![CDATA[King of Scars (King of Scars, #1)]]> 36307634 Face your demons... or feed them.

The dashing young king, Nikolai Lantsov, has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country's bloody civil war--and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, Nikolai must find a way to refill Ravka's coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army.

Yet with every day a dark magic within him grows stronger, threatening to destroy all he has built. With the help of a young monk and a legendary Grisha general, Nikolai will journey to the places in Ravka where the deepest magic survives to vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. He will risk everything to save his country and himself. But some secrets aren't meant to stay buried--and some wounds aren't meant to heal.]]> 511 Leigh Bardugo 125014227X Jaye 4 4.16 2019 King of Scars (King of Scars, #1)
author: Leigh Bardugo
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2019
rating: 4
read at: 2021/06/05
date added: 2021/06/05
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Poor Nikolai. I enjoyed this book, but honestly, nothing will top the Crows books.
]]> <![CDATA[Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows, #2)]]> 22299763
Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives.

Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties.

A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets - a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world.]]> 561 Leigh Bardugo Jaye 5 4.58 2016 Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows, #2)
author: Leigh Bardugo
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.58
book published: 2016
rating: 5
read at: 2021/05/26
date added: 2021/05/26
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Wowza. These books. These are some of my favorite books I’ve ever read. The sheer amount of stuff happening at any given moment in this book was mind boggling, yet brilliantly written. I enjoyed every thrilling moment of it. And that final scene between Kaz and Inej? *squees*
]]> <![CDATA[Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)]]> 23437156 Alternate cover of ISBN 9781627792127

Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone...

A convict with a thirst for revenge

A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager

A runaway with a privileged past

A spy known as the Wraith

A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums

A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes

Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don’t kill each other first.]]> 480 Leigh Bardugo 1627792120 Jaye 5
Content warning: The main characters are criminals, so don’t expect particularly moral decisions. There are many references to brothels and gang related activity, but I thought it was handled well without going into too much detail. There’s a smattering of language including one usage of the f word, but not nearly as much as some YA fiction.]]> 4.47 2015 Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)
author: Leigh Bardugo
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.47
book published: 2015
rating: 5
read at: 2021/05/23
date added: 2021/05/23
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Wow, what a read. I LOVED this book. Usually, in stories with so many POV characters, you love one or two and get bored with the others, but I seriously loved every single viewpoint. Each character had something interesting, endearing, or redeeming about them. Even Kaz. Especially Kaz. He’s horrible, yet my heart hurts for the poor boy. He and Inej are definitely my favorites. I can hardly wait to dive into the next book.

Content warning: The main characters are criminals, so don’t expect particularly moral decisions. There are many references to brothels and gang related activity, but I thought it was handled well without going into too much detail. There’s a smattering of language including one usage of the f word, but not nearly as much as some YA fiction.
]]> <![CDATA[Grisha Trilogy (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1-3)]]> 27844196 This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B0176VPIFW

In a lavish world where darkness reigns and science collides with superstition, Alina Starkov has the power to save her country…but it comes with a price in The Grisha Trilogy by New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo.

Included in this bundle are Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, and Ruin and Rising.]]> 791 Leigh Bardugo Jaye 5
I really enjoyed reading this after watching the first season of the show on Netflix. Of the various popular YA fiction I’ve read over the years, this was probably my favorite. I really liked most of the characters, particularly Nikolai, so I can’t wait to (hopefully) see the rest of it come to life in more seasons of the show. I wasn’t sure how it was all going to end, but I found it very satisfying.]]> 4.44 2015 Grisha Trilogy (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1-3)
author: Leigh Bardugo
name: Jaye
average rating: 4.44
book published: 2015
rating: 5
read at: 2021/05/21
date added: 2021/05/22
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4.5 Stars

I really enjoyed reading this after watching the first season of the show on Netflix. Of the various popular YA fiction I’ve read over the years, this was probably my favorite. I really liked most of the characters, particularly Nikolai, so I can’t wait to (hopefully) see the rest of it come to life in more seasons of the show. I wasn’t sure how it was all going to end, but I found it very satisfying.
]]> <![CDATA[Stolen Midsummer Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #3)]]> 57462307
Basil, a rather scholarly fae, works as an assistant librarian at the Great Library of the Court of Knowledge. Lonely and unwilling to join the yearly Midsummer Revel to find a mate, Basil takes the advice of his talking horse companion and decides to steal a human bride instead.
But Basil never expected to find a human girl waiting for him, wanting to get snatched. Nor had he expected a girl like Meg, an illiterate farmgirl who has no use for books.
With the barrier with the Realm of Monsters wearing thin and the chaos of Midsummer Night about to descend, will this unlikely pair put aside their differences long enough to save the Great Library from destruction? And maybe find a spark of love along the way.]]> 206 Tara Grayce Jaye 5 3.96 2021 Stolen Midsummer Bride (Stolen Brides of the Fae, #3)
author: Tara Grayce
name: Jaye
average rating: 3.96
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2021/04/23
date added: 2021/05/21
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I loved this book so much! Basil is absolutely ADORABLE. I'd happily be snatched by him any day. xD
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