crystal_dark's reviews
431 reviews

Hiding with the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart

Go to review page

lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This was another fun addition to this series of instalove short stories set in the small town of Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee. I enjoyed getting to know both single dad Wyatt (who was briefly introduced in the previous book) as well as romance author Mina. Their story was fun and the epilogue was a nice peak into their future. I look forward to reading the next and final book in this series about Fire Chief Tyler & Bianca.

Rosewood Ridge Fire
Trapped with the Mountain Man: Clay & Amber
Stranded with the Mountain Man: Zane & Ella
Caught with the Mountain Man: Grayson & Simone
Alone with the Mountain Man: Nash & Aurora
📚 Hiding with the Mountain Man: Wyatt & Mina
Flirting with the Mountain Man: Fire Chief Tyler & Bianca

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Guarded by an Alien Assassin by Honey Phillips

Go to review page

  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

This was an enjoyable read with just a few hints of fall sprinkled into the background. I enjoyed getting to know both Julie & Q’tar in this story and was glad things worked out the way they did in the end. The epilogue at the end set one month later was a nice peak into how they were doing and what their lives looked like. I look forward to reading many more books by this author as I always enjoy them.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
My Fake Orc Date by S.R. Griffith

Go to review page

emotional funny lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This was a really fun and fairly quick Holiday romance. I enjoyed getting to know both Cyra and Xago in this story and how their relationship slowly evolved as they got to know one another. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Vaxxlian Alien Mail Order Brides Vol. 2 by Sue Mercury

Go to review page

5.0

Axall
This was another wonderful book in the Vaxxlian Mail Order Brides series full of wonderful characters and an entertaining storyline. I loved getting to know both Axall & Rachel as well as Rachel's employer Karla who gets her own story in Alien Warrior's Second Chance. The epilogue at the end of the book set one year later is also really cute. I look forward to reading and reading many more books featuring Vaxxlian Warriors.

Khann
This book was really good and I loved Belle's daughter Amie and how she instantly bonded with Khann, their relationship was so cute. I also enjoyed seeing how the relationship between Belle and Khann slowly evolved as they got to know one another. Khann was such a great character that I enjoyed getting to know. I look forward to reading and rereading many books featuring these Vaxxlian Warriors.

Myadd
I enjoyed getting to know both Myadd and Sienna in this book as well as Sienna's friend Skylar (who gets her own story in Alien Warrior's Devotion). I and am glad to be able to continue on with these characters lives in the sequel series Vaxxlian Matchmakers.
Autumn Crush by Heather Scarlett

Go to review page

  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

This was my first book by Heather Scarlett and I thought it was a quick and fun read with great characters. I enjoyed reading about Fallon, Ben, and his daughter Ruby in this story and thought it had a nice ending that was more Happily for Now than Happily Ever After but works as a standalone story.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Her Gargoyle Protector by Sabrina Silvers

Go to review page

  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This was my first book by Sabrina Silvers and I really enjoyed reading about all the characters and thought it did a great job of drawing the reader into the story. I liked Xavier's friend Rook and thought it was fun how the library participate in trying to give Xavier and Amber a chance to get to know one another better. I look forward to looking into more of this authors books as well as other books in this multi author series.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Tamon's B-Side Volume 02 by Yuki Shiwasu

Go to review page

  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Chapters 05 - 09: I am enjoying getting to know the characters better and seeing how things are developing. The summer festival was a cute little story arc and I look forward to seeing what happens next.
Tamon's B-Side Volume 01 by Yuki Shiwasu

Go to review page

funny lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Chapters 01 - 04: This looks like another really interesting series by Yuki Shiwasu and I look forward to getting to know Tamon and Utage better as the series continues.
Getting Closer to You Vol. 7 by Ruri Kamino

Go to review page

funny lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Chapters 25 - 28 (Final Chapter): I enjoyed this series and am kind of disappointed that it is over and that we wont get to see what happens next for Ikkei but am glad for how things between Natsume and Hibi were at the end. The birthday / Christmas in this volume were cute in this volume. I am curious what this author might come up with next. 
Getting Closer to You, Vol. 6 by Ruri Kamino

Go to review page

emotional funny lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Chapters 21 - 24: This was another really fun volume and I enjoyed the school festival story arc.