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Chelsea K

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I enjoy reading Fairy Tale Retellings, Jane Austen Retellings, Alien Romances, Paranormal / Supernatural Romance as well as a few other genres occasionally. 

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Chelsea K’s own thoughts on books they have read. These are reader-written book reviews, separate from Risingshadow’s editorial reviews.

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Wedding for My Werewolf

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Wedding for My Werewolf

Honey Phillips

10/10Written Feb 2, 2025

This was another really fun book in the Fairhaven Falls series of connected standalone romances set in the small town of Fairhaven Falls. I enjoyed getting to know both Eric and Robin in this story and seeing how everything came together for the two of them. Flora was also as fun as always and I look forward to reading the next book Bidding on the Orc Outcast about Posy and Varek.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Realm of Magic and Shadow

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Realm of Magic and Shadow

Kenzie Skye

8/10Written Jan 30, 2025

This was another nice addition to this series of Spicy Romantasy Fairy Tales and I thought it was an enjoyable Retelling of Peter Pan. I haven't read many Peter Pan Retellings but this was the first I have read with Peter Pan cast as the hero of the story and I thought it was well done. The epilogue at the end also did a nice job of wrapping up Evie and Pan's story.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Roses Of Regret

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Roses Of Regret

Laura Greenwood

9/10Written Jan 28, 2025

This was a quick and sweet Retelling of Snow White and Rose Red and another fun addition to the Grimm Academy series. I enjoyed getting to know Rose and Gavrel in this story as well as Rose's twin sister Blanche. I haven't read all the books in this series from before this one yet and look forward to reading more of this series in the future.

Series Character and Story Connections
Zerrin (Rose's friend) & Prince Andrew are in Glints Of Gold: A Fairy Tale Retelling Of Rumpelstiltskin (Book 06)

The Wicked Prince

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The Wicked Prince

Celeste Baxendell

10/10Written Jan 27, 2025

This was my first book by Celeste Baxendell and I really enjoyed this Retelling of Robin Hood. The characters were all so well written and had layers to their personalities that made them seem real and I enjoyed seeing how the relationship between Robin and Prince John evolved as they both got to know each other as well as how they developed as individual characters as the story progressed. The epilogue at the end was also really fun and I plan to look into reading more by this author in the future.

The Shoeless Prince

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The Shoeless Prince

Jacque Stevens

10/10Written Jan 25, 2025

This was my first book by Jacque Stevens and I thought it was a very enjoyable Retelling of Puss in Boots with several interesting characters and excellent world building to draw the reader into the story. I loved getting to know Archie and Ainsley. I also really liked Leo and Tabitha and am looking forward to reading more about their story in The Soulless Prince: A Tam'lin Retelling.

Big, Bad Alien

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Big, Bad Alien

Honey Phillips

10/10Written Jan 22, 2025

I really enjoyed this story and getting to know Finnar better after his brief introduction in Tomlin although it isn't necessary to read that book first and this story is a standalone in a whole new series. This book was so much fun and I loved the way it blended a Fairy Tale Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with an alien shifter romance so well. Scarlett and Finnar made a really nice couple and I enjoyed getting to know them both. The epilogue at the end was fun and I am really looking forward to continuing this series as it blends two genres I love (Fairy Tale Retelllings and Alien Romances) together so well. The next book Alien Huntsman: An Alien Shifter Romance is supposed to be about Scarlett's friend Tessa & Korrin so I look forward to getting to know them both better and maybe even see more about how Finnar & Scarlett are doing in the future.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

The Tea Witch's Promise

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The Tea Witch's Promise

Laura Greenwood, Arizona Tape

9/10Written Jan 12, 2025

This is the first book in the revamped Purple Oak Oasis Series. I really enjoyed getting to know Brew (Rooibos Brewster - Tea Witch) and Katie (Katheryn Fields - Dog Ward) in this story as well as Katie's dog familiar Banjo. Their relationship was fun to see develop from being longtime friends to more. This book also had a lot of other characters that I am looking forward to getting to know better as the series continues including both Brew & Katie's siblings.

Purple Oak Oasis

The Tea Witch's Promise: Brew & Katie

The Tea Witch's Treaty: Jasmine Brewster & Ryburn

The Bat Ward's Watch: Cami Brewster & Sonia


I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Saddling the Orc Cowboy

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Saddling the Orc Cowboy

Ava Ross

10/10Written Jan 10, 2025

I really enjoyed this prequel to the Brides of the Lonesome Creek Orcs series and am looking forward to reading more from this series. Greel was such a sweet character and I loved seeing how his and Jessi's feelings and relationship developed throughout the story as well as getting to know them each individually with the perspective changing to show both their views. Greel's family were also fun and I hope to see more of them and Jessi's grandmother in future books.

I received a free copy of this book from the author's newsletter sign-up and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Enticed by an Alien Warlord

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Enticed by an Alien Warlord

Ava Ross

10/10Written Jan 9, 2025

This is the first book in the Fated Mates of the Ferlaern Warriors Series and I enjoyed the world and characters that were introduced. The story was well told and brought me into the characters world and I look forward to reading more of this series in the future.

The Naga Princess's Soldier Mate

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The Naga Princess's Soldier Mate

Robin O'Connor

10/10Written Jan 9, 2025

This was another great addition to the Serpents of Serant series and I was so glad to get to finally get to know Reid better as well as Sazzie since both have been in previous books in this series. The two of them were really good together and I enjoyed getting to see their relationship and individual characters develop throughout the book. I hope that there will be more books in this series in the future and look forward to reading more by this author.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Charmed and Dangerous

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Charmed and Dangerous

Sabrina Silvers

10/10Written Jan 6, 2025

This was another really fun and enjoyable story by Sabrina Silvers. This story has a lot of entertaining characters in it as well as good world building to bring the reader into the story. I liked both Maeve (witch) & Saul (bear shifter) and seeing how the two of them got together. Saul's nephew Brady was also really adorable! I look forward to reading more books set in the town of Grimm Mawr and hope to hear more about Wolfe Bloodgoode who had a small epilogue chapter at the end that hints at a potential story for the future.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

A Beautiful Catship

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A Beautiful Catship

Pepper McGraw

10/10Written Jan 5, 2025

This was my first book by Pepper McGraw and from this series and I thought it was a really cute story with several fun characters. While I enjoyed this book as a standalone I am sure that it is even more enjoyable when you are familiar with some of the side characters who have had stories in previous books and I have added a few to my TBR list.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.