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May 13, 2026

City of Shadow & Bone (Book Two Mates of Gods & Fae Series) by M. B. Atkins

(Rattle the Stars PR ARC Review) Tropes: Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖🫖 Spice Level – 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Genre – Dark Fantasy Romance Published – 27th January 2026 Length – 462 pages Synopsis – Bound by a bargain. Haunted by secrets. Destined for death. Sybil Hart’s unknown bloodline may hold the key to everything she desires, and she’ll do… Continue reading

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November 1, 2025

Spellbound by Olyvia Wyld

(ARC Review) Tropes: Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖 Spice Level – 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Genre: Dark Stalker Romance (Erotic) Published: 5th October 2025 Length: 217 pages Synopsis – “She is exquisite and I intend to help her accept all the darkest parts of herself, because if she can learn to love her own darkness then she can love mine.… Continue reading

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My name is Kayleigh. I’m a 34 year old female, and I live in the picturesque region of West Yorkshire, UK. During my day, I work as an Educational Support Worker for children with additional needs, a role that I find incredibly rewarding and fulfilling, as I get the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. When I’m not working, I split my time between enjoying the company of my partner and family, and taking care of my two adorable kitties, who never fail to bring joy and laughter into our home. In my leisure time, I often find myself trying to decide whether to immerse myself in a captivating book or engage in one of my favorite games. More often than not, it’s reading that wins out, as I adore exploring new worlds and stories through the pages of a good novel, although the thrill of gaming is always a tempting alternative!