Felix, a thief on the run from a past he can't remember, steals a relic of the gods, landing himself in the sights of a dangerous, powerful man who would use the power for himself. Loren, a temple attendant with visions no one believes, has seen the flame-haired boy in his dreams, and knows his appearance marks the destruction of everything he loves. But when Felix arrives at Loren's temple for sanctuary, the two must race against time to solve the relic's mystery and save Pompeii.
I’m Reading: Kill Your Darlings by L.E. Harper
Sorry, but I need to gush about this one. Kill Your Darlings by L.E. Harper is an astounding piece of writing craft, as a self-aware story inside a subtly unfolding story, where all is not as we perceive. I received a free digital ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. But … Continue reading I’m Reading: Kill Your Darlings by L.E. Harper
I’m Reading: Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake
Delilah Green doesn't care. She's built a whole life around it. Casual hookups, a soulless New York Apartment, and no contact with the small town of Bright Falls and the stepfamily that never cared about her. The only thing that matters is her photography career. When Delilah is critically behind on her rent and on … Continue reading I’m Reading: Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake
I’m Reading: Love and Other Disasters by Anita Kelly
Dahlia Woodson has a plan to reinvent herself after a messy divorce left her world gray. The reality cooking competition Chef's Special comes with her chance at redemption, but also a cute, shy, handsome rival in London Parker.
I’m Reading: The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
Dev Deshpande makes happy-ever-afters happen. As a producer on the top reality dating show, his specialty is crafting a story of true love, even when his own love life crashes and burns. But this season's bachelor, tech genius Charlie Winshaw, is a disaster. Stiff, awkward, picky, and anxious, he's as far from prince charming material … Continue reading I’m Reading: The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
I’m Reading: Gravity and Lies by C.G. Volars
I'm breaking my contemporary romance reading streak for a very good reason. Gravity and Lies, the first book in the Static Over Space series by C. G. Volars, is worth jumping genres. It's quirky, queer sci-fi adventure with a tough, trash-talking, bisexual Latino MC and a big cast of lovable and hateable aliens. Izo Lopez … Continue reading I’m Reading: Gravity and Lies by C.G. Volars
I’m Reading: Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
Elle's blind date with the beautiful, snobby sister of her new business partner is a disaster, but she considers that emblematic of her life in general. It's for the best, really. Darcy strikes her as a particular kind of stick-up-the-butt snob who would hate everything about Elle and her chaotic life. But every time her … Continue reading I’m Reading: Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
I’m Reading: Finding Joy by Adriana Herrera
Warning: Contains Spoilers 26-year-old American Desta Joy Walker begin his life in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The country was his father's first love as well as the place of his death. When Desta tries to follow in his father's footsteps as an aid worker, he finds the shoe doesn't quite fit. He reconnects with his heritage … Continue reading I’m Reading: Finding Joy by Adriana Herrera