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Hello, all!
I've loved Marlowe's previous books, so I was excited to get to this, and it delivered. It's such a fun, slightly spooky read that is perfect for the fall. I found both our main characters to be so charming. The banter between them was spot-on, and I liked seeing them work together to lift the curse. It forced them to admit the feelings they both had for years, but were too scared to act upon. I also loved Luna and Clementine, our little ghostly sidekicks. I breezed through this in a day because I didn't want to put it down. Marlowe has definitely solidified herself as an auto-read author for me, and I can't wait to see what she comes out with next.
I adore Vasti's historical romances, so I was excited to try something different from her. I liked how it blended paranormal, mystery, and romance, but it leaned more towards the mystery side than anything else. It was an interesting premise, and I liked following along as Sophronia and Casey tried to solve who was behind everything. However, there wasn't enough romance to balance it out for me, so I started getting a little bored. The relationship between them was full of tension and need, but lacked the emotional connection I was hoping for. The tech jargon also went over my head, and it made the writing feel almost clinical. It was a quick read, and I loved all the side characters, so I'm still interested enough to pick up the next book.
This was so much fun. It felt like something that played on the Syfy channel in the early 2000s, and I was into it. Reed's writing was sharp and funny, and I loved the banter between Brie and Luke. I also appreciated the mix of demonic hijinks and emotional moments. Brie is grieving and has a lot of pent-up feelings, and it was satisfying watching her work through everything. Reed's corporate take on Hell was entertaining, and while I’ve seen it done before, I liked how she added a road trip element. I did guess at the twist, but I still liked how everything wrapped up. If you're looking for a fast-paced romp through Hell with a sprinkling of romance, then I recommend checking it out.
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| Pub Date: 10-13-26 Adult - Contemporary |
Entities to Lovers- Mallory Marlowe: Rory is a medium who spends her nights giving ghost tours around Boston. When she and her rival co-worker, Ezra, get double-booked and have to give a tour together, they accidentally disturb a rather fickle spirit and end up cursed. They soon discover that when they aren't around one another, they suffer extreme bad luck, which only worsens if they start bickering. Rory and Ezra have no choice but to set their differences aside and try to get along as they search for a way to break the curse. But the more time they spend together, the more they realize they aren't as different as they thought and that maybe their forced proximity isn't such a bad thing.
I've loved Marlowe's previous books, so I was excited to get to this, and it delivered. It's such a fun, slightly spooky read that is perfect for the fall. I found both our main characters to be so charming. The banter between them was spot-on, and I liked seeing them work together to lift the curse. It forced them to admit the feelings they both had for years, but were too scared to act upon. I also loved Luna and Clementine, our little ghostly sidekicks. I breezed through this in a day because I didn't want to put it down. Marlowe has definitely solidified herself as an auto-read author for me, and I can't wait to see what she comes out with next.
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| Pub Date: 11-10-26 Adult - Contemporary |
Swipe Bite- Alexandra Vasti: Sophronia Vega is heir to a vampire dynasty and has devoted years to her family's company, HemoCorp Industries. Her latest project, Stokr, is a dating app that pairs vampires with humans that they can bite without accidentally draining them of blood, and has gained widespread popularity. That is, until the app glitches and humans begin dying. Casey Amato is the human software engineer whose team programmed Stokr, and he's confident that the issue wasn't related to their development. When he suggests to Sophronia that someone is sabotaging her, the pair team up to investigate. As they do, it gets harder to ignore the growing attraction between them, putting not only their mission but themselves at risk.
I adore Vasti's historical romances, so I was excited to try something different from her. I liked how it blended paranormal, mystery, and romance, but it leaned more towards the mystery side than anything else. It was an interesting premise, and I liked following along as Sophronia and Casey tried to solve who was behind everything. However, there wasn't enough romance to balance it out for me, so I started getting a little bored. The relationship between them was full of tension and need, but lacked the emotional connection I was hoping for. The tech jargon also went over my head, and it made the writing feel almost clinical. It was a quick read, and I loved all the side characters, so I'm still interested enough to pick up the next book.
Rating: 3/5
*Big thanks to the publisher for the copy!
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| Pub Date: 9-1-26 Adult - Contemporary |
I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell- Mackenzie Reed: After the death of her parents, Brie severed all ties to the life she once knew and fled her Florida hometown. Now, she works as a receptionist at a life insurance company and tries to keep to herself. But when she accidentally stumbles upon her boss, Luke, performing an exorcism on Debra from accounting, Brie's world is once again turned on its head. Unable to dodge Brie's questions, Luke confides in her that he's a demon hunter and that the veil between the human world and Hell is deteriorating. When a demon takes Brie's best friend, she convinces Luke to let her join his mission. Soon, the pair find themselves navigating the underworld, which looks much like the corporate world Brie is used to, while trying to stay one step ahead of the monsters hunting them. But when secrets about Luke's past come to light, Brie is left wondering if the man she's beginning to fall for is the one who kickstarted this whole mess.
This was so much fun. It felt like something that played on the Syfy channel in the early 2000s, and I was into it. Reed's writing was sharp and funny, and I loved the banter between Brie and Luke. I also appreciated the mix of demonic hijinks and emotional moments. Brie is grieving and has a lot of pent-up feelings, and it was satisfying watching her work through everything. Reed's corporate take on Hell was entertaining, and while I’ve seen it done before, I liked how she added a road trip element. I did guess at the twist, but I still liked how everything wrapped up. If you're looking for a fast-paced romp through Hell with a sprinkling of romance, then I recommend checking it out.
Rating: 4/5
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