Chelsea K

This was a really good Twelve Dancing Princesses Retelling and I enjoyed getting to know to some extent all 12 of the cursed princesses. This book has connections with both Amphibians and Admiration: A Frog Prince Retelling & The Caring and the Cursed but can be read without having read them although it is a bit more fun if you have. I loved both Princess Gardenia & Prince Dario of Cortes and enjoyed seeing how their story came together as well as getting to know some of the other princes that came for the competition as well as getting to know Rowan (Dario's sister-in-law) better. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series Promises and Poison: A Gender Swapped Snow White Retelling and seeing which characters are in it.

A Frigid Hope: Princess Bianca & Percival
Amphibians and Admiration: A Frog Prince Retelling: Princess Hazel & Roderick
The Caring and the Cursed: Prince Alexander of Cortes & Eirwen
Dances and Danger: Princess Gardenia & Prince Dario of Cortes

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This was a fun alien shifter fairy tale retelling of Cinderella and I was happy to finally get to see Seren find his mate after his several appearances in other books. Elli was a really sweet character and I enjoyed getting to know her better after her brief mentioning in the previous book and her and Seren made a nice couple. I love this series so far and am excited to read the next book about Malrik & Bella.

Alien Wolf Tales Series
Big, Bad Alien: Finnar & Scarlett
Alien Huntsman: Korrin & Tessa
Alien Charming: Seren & Elli
Cursed Alien: Malrik & Bella

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I thought this was an interesting Retelling of the Pied Piper which is a story I am less familiar. I thought all the characters in this book were well written and enjoyed getting to know both Rahma & As’ad as well as vaguely getting to know As’ad's pet rats. The reference to Aladdin in this book was also a fun touch for As’ad's history. I look forward to seeing what fairy tales this author will retell in the future.

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This is the fifth book in the Dream Team Shifters series but was the first I had read and I was able to follow along with the storyline fine and backstory was provided about other characters featured more strongly in the previous books although I am sure it is better if you have read them. I really enjoyed getting to know Alex and Jane in this book and thought the two of them worked well together once they finally accepted their connection. The other characters were all entertaining and the plot moved at a good pace. The epilogue was also really enjoyable.

Dream Team Shifters Series
Fake Fiancé Furry Bear (Book 1) = Jack (Bear Shifter) & Sierra
Forbidden Wolf’s Secret Baby (Book 2) = Brian (Wolf Shifter) & Lisa (Rabbit Princess)
Damaged Tiger’s Nanny (Book 3) = Jason (Tiger Shifter) & Avery
Jaguar’s Mail Order Bride (Book 4) = Dylan (Jaguar Shifter) & Cindy (Deer Shifter)
Her Enemy Dragon Captor (Book 5) = Alex (Dragon Shifter) & Jane.

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This was a quick open door instalove romance set in the small town of Moonfang Haven and is the introduction of a series of standalone stories between human women and the orcs they fall in love with. This story is about Anne and Urk and I enjoyed getting to know the two of them. The epilogue at the end was also fun and gave readers a peak into their lives six months later.

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This is a fun and quick steamy alien Christmas romance set on a space station between K’Laus & Holly. I enjoyed getting to know both of them and all the cute little misunderstandings K’Laus makes, he was really sweet. This was my second alien holiday romance by this author and I look forward to reading more in the future.

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This book is a good introduction of this connected Xarc'n series set on the mountains. I enjoyed getting to know Sandy & Turr’k as well as briefly getting to know Sandy's friend Morgan who is featured in the next book in this series. This book can work as a standalone as each book features a different couple but it is better when you are already familiar with the world it takes place in. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the Xarc'n Warriors: Mountains series as well as more from the original Xarc'n Warriors series in the future.

Xarc'n Warriors: Mountains Series
Hunter’s Fate: Sandy & Turr’k
Hunter's Quest: Morgan & Rhaz’k
Hunter's Price: May & Xik'n
Hunter's Promise: Gabby & Tal’n
Hunter's Wish: Sarah & Fen’k
Hunter's Trial: Yvette & Bre’k
Hunter's Bounty: Sammie & Drak’l

Xarc'n Warriors Series
Claimed by the Hunter: Alice & Kaj’k
Wanted by the Hunter: Natalie & Rajiv’k
Taken by the Hunter: Connie & Jorg’k
Cherished by the Hunter: Evie & Tarv’k
Rescued by the Hunter: Nikki & Koriv’n
Stolen by the Hunter: Meghan & Mal’k
Captured by the Hunter: Tilly & Rayk’n
Hunter's Quest: Morgan & Rhaz’k
Protected by the Hunter: Siobhan & Zec’k
Desired by the Hunter: Aanya & Haax’l
Coveted by the Hunter: Heather & Nov’k
Craved by the Hunter: Sam & Kan’n

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I really enjoyed this story and seeing Morana (Necromancer Witch) & Blade (Vampire) finally get together. This story can be read as a standalone but works better when you have read some of the other books in the series (I have only read the previous two but have more on my TBR list) since you will have a bit more background knowledge about some of the other characters mentioned. I also really enjoyed all the cats in this story including Neferkitty (Blade familiar) and the introduction of Schrödinger (Morana's familiar). I look forward to reading more from this series in the future.

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Chapters 45 - 49: This volume was fun and I am enjoying getting to see more of the various people from Tenjin-ya as well as the newer characters from the rival inn. I am enjoying the slow progress in the relationship between Aoi and Ōdanna as the series continues and I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next volume.

This was a really fun Retelling of Thumbelina combined with Hades and Persephone and was my first retelling of Hades and Persephone. I appreciate the description of each of the original stories at the beginning since I wasn't familiar with Hades and Persephone and the recap for Thumbelina was helpful. I loved all the characters in this story, especially Percy and Hayes. The relationship between them was fun to see develop and I also liked how Hayes interacted with all the other characters. This wasn't my first fairy tale retelling by this author and I look forward to reading more in the future because so far they have all been fun and enjoyable stories.

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I enjoyed this newest book in the Five Kingdoms series and the chance to get to know Egon better as well as the occasional scene with his brothers Wulf and Lothar. I enjoyed getting to know Lyric in this book and thought her and Egon made a nice couple and was glad with how things worked out for them. While this book can be read as a standalone since they each focus on a new couple but they are better when read as a series since they all connect and have another storyline in the background that continues as the series progresses. I am looking forward to reading Ulric & Jessamin's story in The Orc's Princess Bride.

The Five Kingdoms Series
Prequel is The Orc's Hidden Bride: Thorn & Freya
The Orc's Stolen Bride: Wulf & Kari
The Orc's Promised Bride: Lothar & Jana
The Orc's Bonded Bride: Egon & Lyric
The Orc's Princess Bride: Ulric & Jessamin

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QQ Sweeper has been a really fun series with mystery and a hint of romance. I really enjoyed reading this and all the characters and I am looking forward to seeing how the characters and the story will continue to develop in the sequel series Queen's Quality vol. 1.