The Fake Date Formula (Formula for Love, Book 1) - Mina Sinclair

Racy Contemporary Romance.

This contemporary romance, set in the fast-paced world of Formula 1 racing, is a new series from a new author. I know nothing about car racing and I only occasionally read contemporary romance but this book had me hooked from the beginning. 

I loved the story. There was intrigue, danger, betrayal and an unplanned romance where he fell first. I loved the characters, the whirlwind tour of the world, the settings, the race talk, the romance and the spice. 

Be aware, this book has some wonderfully detailed spicy scenes between consenting adults. This author knows how to write a good spicy scene. No spoilers from me but there’s a sofa scene that I went back and read several times.

It’s the first in a series and I am looking forward to the next one.

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Black Bear Clan, Box Set 1 - Zoe Ashwood

Spicy Monster Romances With A Happy Ever After

This box set contains the first three books of what is, in my opinion, one of the best series of monster romance novels available. The books can be read as stand alone novels but I would recommend reading them in order.

These stories are set in a fantasy world of Orcs and humans. There are descriptive scenes of a sexual nature between consenting adults. The world building is great and the characters are relatable.

Zoe Ashwood has an appealing writing style—it’s easy to get lost in her books. Each story is filled with all the things you want in a romance novel; a determined and independent FMC, a large (very large) cinnamon roll Orc male, a little conflict, a little danger along the way, a lot of spice, and a happy ever after. The stories are entertaining and the spicy parts are well written and detailed.

If hot monster romance is your thing, you can’t go wrong with this series.

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Naatha (Hellfire, Book 5) - Ella Moore

A fantastic, spicy series about betrayal, love and the forging of bonds. I loved every minute of it.

This is the fifth and final book in this amazing paranormal romance series. I have really enjoyed this and I am a little sad that it has come to an end. And what an unexpected ending it was.

This whole series has been a joy to read; the story arcs, the character development, the twist and turns. They were so well done. I love the author’s style of writing. It was rich and I could see what she was painting in my mind. 

I fell in love with these characters. They are complex and carry their share of baggage. There are ongoing themes of damaged beings who find love and acceptance where they expect there to be none.

The series takes place across several centuries, beginning in a time before hell was separate from Earth and before humans dominated the planet. A time after Lucifer had fallen but was still fighting his way to dominion over all demons. We see some immortal beings face a true death and new immortals come into being, whose existence will bring change to the world. 

The stories in this series contain violent and brutal elements, as you would expect in a land filled with demonic tribes and vengeful angels. They are filled with action, politics, scheming, war, rescue, love and the forging of family bonds. I absolutely love it. It’s a paranormal romance with little to no human element. Throughout the series there are many descriptive scenes of a sexual nature featuring male and female, male and male, and female and female couples.

Ella Moore is firmly one of my favourite authors, and I cannot wait to see what she comes up with in the future.

This series is fantastic. Buy it. You won’t regret it.

Hellfire series reading order:

Book 1 : Wildfire

Book 2 : Lucifer’s Rule

Book 3 : Commander

Book 4 : Rogue

Book 5 : Naatha

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The Fool (Daughter of the Moon, Book 1) - HP Mallory

Magic and Mayhem vs Deadlines and Dinners for One. Decisions, decisions…

This is a new PWF series and I can already tell it’s going to be good. Grab yourself a cuppa, a snack and a footstool to pop your feet up on, because you’ll want to read this in one go.

Kate is a middle-aged, divorced author with no dependents and no responsibilities other than her books. When she hears that her eccentric aunt, who she hasn’t seen in years, has died and left her a house in the middle of nowhere, it’s not an issue for her to up sticks and travel to the back of beyond with the intention of selling the place, then returning to the city to resume her life of deadlines and dinners for one.

If only life were that straightforward. What greets Kate on her arrival at the house is a whole world she was previously unaware of. She doesn’t have long to make the decision of whether she will accept the responsibilities which come with the house or whether she will return to her mundane life with no memory of ever having been there.

If Kate accepts her new role, she’ll be a target for those who want the role-holder dead. If she goes back to the city, she’ll probably die of boredom anyway. 

There is magic, a talking goat, a very loud shrunken head, an overbearing and overprotective barbarian bodyguard from another dimension, and an earthly guide who Kate finds very inconveniently attractive.

I raced through this book. I loved every minute of it. Buy it—you won’t regret it.

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Her Orc Blacksmiths (Black Bear Clan, Bonus Book) - Zoe Ashwood

All Good Things Come in Threes.

The author has kicked the spice level up a notch. This book features the first throuple of the series. Two very enthusiastic mates for our lucky lady. One very large bed for them all to share. What more could a woman want?

This is a superb series of Orc romance books and it’s my absolute favourite. I love the author’s writing style; its so easy to read. I love the characters and their development throughout the story. It’s pure escapist fantasy and I cannot get enough of it.

This series is full of spice and this book is no exception—there is a good amount of spice in this book, especially towards the end—let’s face it, that’s what most of us are here for. This author knows how to write a good spicy scene. You won’t be disappointed.

All the books in this series can be read as standalones but I would recommend reading them in series order. Chances are, if you love a good monster romance with a fair bit of heat and a happy ever after, then you will want to read the whole series anyway.

The reading order for this series so far:

Her Orc King (Black Bear Clan, Book 1)

Her Orc Guardian (Black Bear Clan, Book 2)

Her Orc Warrior (Black Bear Clan, Book 3)

Her Orc Protector (Black Bear Clan, Book 4)

Her Orc Husband (Black Bear Clan, Book 5)

Her Orc Gentleman (Black Bear Clan, Book 6)

Her Orc Blacksmiths (Black Bear Clan, Book 7)

This book will be available from Amazon later in 2024

Her Orc Gentleman (Black Bear Clan, Book 6) - Zoe Ashwood

Spicy monster romance with a HEA

This is my absolute favourite series of Orc romance books. I love the author’s writing style; its so easy to read. I love the characters and their development throughout the story. I love the wonderful trope of ‘human female escapes unpleasant living situation and ends up mated to a very large, protective, cinnamon roll of an orc’. It’s pure escapist fantasy and I cannot get enough of it.

This series is full of spice and this book is no exception—there is a good amount of spice in this book—let’s face it, that's what most of us are here for. This author knows how to write a good spicy scene. You won’t regret choosing this book.

All the books in this series can be read as standalones but I would recommend reading them in series order. Chances are, if you love a good monster romance with a fair bit of heat and a happy ever after, then you will want to read the whole series anyway.

The reading order for this series so far:

Her Orc King (Black Bear Clan, Book 1)

Her Orc Guardian (Black Bear Clan, Book 2)

Her Orc Warrior (Black Bear Clan, Book 3)

Her Orc Protector (Black Bear Clan, Book 4)

Her Orc Husband (Black Bear Clan, Book 5)

Her Orc Gentleman (Black Bear Clan, Book 6)

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Zombie-Nerd and the Half-Term Harrowing - Jack Callaghan

Excellent debut novel. This tale of self discovery will appeal to people of all ages.

This is a superb debut novel from Jack Callaghan. The first in a planned series, this story is written as a YA book and says its target audience is 12-18 year olds, but in my opinion, people of all ages will love this book.

It’s a social commentary wrapped up in a coming of age story about self discovery and understanding of the world around us. Despite being set in a post-apocalyptic environment, the broader message is especially relevant to the way we live our lives now.

The writing is easy to read and funny, the world building is superb and the characters are very relatable.

I am looking forward to the next book.

Book Blurb

The ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ is over and has been for some time. As the country tries to recover from the chaos, Zombies and Survivors live in as close to harmony as they’re able, but old divisions continue to bubble beneath the surface.

Ronnie Thanatos isn’t a very good Zombie. He suffers from the usual trappings that come with being a member of the Undead, but he isn’t tough, he isn’t cool, and he certainly isn’t scary. Zombies are supposed to be scary, aren’t they?

When he learns of the existence of a mysterious man of science, who is believed to have started the Zombie outbreak, Ronnie sets off on a journey towards the country’s former capital, the dreadful and benighted ‘Necropolis’, in search of answers.

Joined by his faithful friends Nate and Bridget, Ronnie travels across the desolate landscape, meeting strange and interesting people, putting his courage to the test, and learning the importance of everyone being ‘Different but all the same’.

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