Abibliophobia Anonymous Book Reviews: April 2023

Thursday, April 27, 2023

NEW RELEASE WITH REVIEW Spring Of The Cursed Fae by L.P. Dover

Title: Spring of the Cursed Fae

Series: Land of the Fae Book 2

Author: L.P. Dover

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Tropes: Fae, Royalty, Reverse Harem, Why Choose Romance

Release Date: April 18, 2023

"An amazing story packed with excitement from the beginning to end so you never want to put it down." ★★★★★

From New York Times Bestselling author L.P. Dover comes a seductive tale of angst-ridden romance.

Fae from across the land have come to the enchanting Spring Court in hopes of winning Lia’s affection. But the future queen is not easily swayed. Trained to be a warrior, the needs of her people outweigh her own desires. Were she to give in to temptation, it would be with the two forbidden men who stole her heart long ago…

Twins Bayleon and Bastian were cursed with the powers of seduction before they were even born. One look in their eyes enthralls their victims to a blissful death. Offered the opportunity to be Lia’s protectors, their place in court comes with a steep price. They must shield their eyes and promise not to seduce any women. Failure to uphold this agreement will be punishable by death.

But not giving in to their powers takes its toll. If they don’t succumb… they’ll die. To save the men she loves, Lia gives in to her desires. How can she pick just one when her heart and soul belong to both?

Refusing to lose either of them, Lia embarks on a quest for a cure. Yet when the future queen is abducted by those who don’t want the curse broken, it’s up to Bayleon and Bastian to save their love. Can they find Lia before the curse kills them? Or will the trials they face tear the trio apart?

Tonya's Review

4 Stars

This is the second book in the Land of the Fae series. They are standalones.

This is a good read.

This is Lia, Bastian and Bayleon.

Bastian and Bayleon are brothers. They are Lia's protectors. They are all Tyvars and cursed. Basically, they're male sirens.

Lia is in love with both of them and they feel the same for her.

Now to just break the curse.

While I did like the story and characters, it just didn't suck me in like the other books have. This is a still a good read, just not one of my favs from LP's fae books.

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Friday, April 14, 2023

BLOG TOUR WITH REVIEW Fluke by Adriana Locke

FLUKE BY ADRIANA LOCKE Release Date: April 10th Genre/Tropes: Fake ex-husband / Small Town Romance / Friends to Lovers / One Bed / He Falls First

Fluke, an all-new small-town romance, by USA Today bestselling author Adriana Locke is NOW LIVE!

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Blurb: SEEKING AN EX-HUSBAND I need a fake ex-husband. Let me explain … I may have let it slip to my new co-workers that I have an ex-husband. Now they’re fascinated with the details, specifically with him. Why wouldn’t they be? He’s gorgeous, has exceptional skills in the bedroom, and is determined to win me back. But there’s a problem. He doesn’t exist. The bigger problem? I have to produce him to save my job. This is where you come in. I’m seeking someone to play a smitten ex-husband for two weeks. You’ll need to remember our love story—details matter when it comes to romance! Please be prepared to travel in-state at a moment’s notice. We may be in close proximity and sharing a bed may be required. One more thing—kisses are required for optics as necessary. If this sounds interesting or, at the very least, entertaining, let me know. Signed, Your Future Ex-Wife Buckle up for a steamy adventure between friends-turned-lovers in this new “fresh twist on a favorite trope!” take on fake dating, close proximity, and romance in the workplace from USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke.

Tonya's Review

5 Stars

This is the third book in the Carmichael Family series.

They are stand alones, but I recommend you read them all. You'll readlly get to see the family and the best part is...the pranks!

This is Jess and Pippa's story. They have known each other for forever. Jess has been in love with her for just as long.

She never gives him a shot though.

But now she needs a fake ex-husband.

I love how this story fell into place and worked out.

I can't wait for "Sparkles" AKA Banks, to get his book.

I am curious about Fox as well.

About the Author: USA Today Bestselling author, Adriana Locke, writes contemporary romances about the two things she knows best—big families and small towns. Her stories are about ordinary people finding extraordinary love with the perfect combination of heart, heat, and humor. She loves connecting with readers, fall weather, football, reading alpha heroes, everything pumpkin, and pretending to garden. Hailing from a tiny town in the Midwest, Adriana spends her free time with her high school sweetheart (who she married over twenty-five years ago) and their four sons (who truly are her best work). Her kitchen may be a perpetual disaster, and if all else fails, there is always pizza. Learn more at adrianalocke.com.

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Friday, April 7, 2023

REVIEW TOUR The Rules Of Dating My Best Friend's Sister by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

Title: The Rules of Dating My Best Friend's Sister

Authors: Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Release Date: April 2, 2023

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From New York Times bestselling authors Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward comes a new standalone romance.

Rule number one for dating your best friend’s sister: Don’t.

Just don’t do it.

Especially when your best friend is dead and the last thing he made you promise him was that you’d keep an eye on his little sister, but not too good of an eye.

As a musician whose longest committed relationship was six weeks, I, Holden Catalano, was the last guy on Earth who should’ve been messing around with Laney Ellison.

The super smart girl whom I affectionately dubbed Lala since childhood was always off limits.

Though that didn’t stop me from thinking about her over the years, especially those times when the two of us would sneak out onto the roof and talk for hours after my buddy fell asleep. It was innocent, but I’d always held a torch for her.

After Ryan passed away, I vowed to always protect Lala. That included protecting her—from me.

Now all grown up and a scientist, Lala needed a place to stay when she accepted a temporary research position in New York. I thought I did the right thing by offering her an apartment in the building I co-owned with my three friends.

Except having her close by reignited all of those old feelings.

And things started to get complicated.

Especially since she was engaged.

And especially since, lately, I’d noticed something more in her eyes. Desire.

Lala didn’t exactly look at me like the platonic brother figure I was trying so desperately to be, even though I wanted her more than I’d ever wanted anything.

Yet, I was being good—on my very best behavior.

But you know what they say…all good things must come to an end, right?

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Tonya's Review

4 Stars

This is the 2nd book in the Law of Opposites Attract series. They are stand alones, but each book is about one of the guys in this friend group finding their opposite.

I loved the first one. I enjoyed this one.

But for awhile, I didn't really feel the connection between Holden and Lala.

The sexual chemistry was off the charts. But that seemed to be all there was for a bit.

This is a good read and was very well written.

The story just isn't one of my favorites from these two.

VI KEELAND

Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-seven languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films by Passionflix, and two of her books are currently optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

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PENELOPE WARD

Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.

She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.

With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over thirty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.