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The Scoundrel and the Siren by Christy Carlyle

Published on February 2, 2026January 25, 2026 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about THE SCOUNDREL AND THE SIREN by Christy Carlyle. It’s the second installment of the Princes of London series, though reading the first book is not a prerequisite. This historical romance is a fun, light read that incorporates a bit of history and archaeology.

Author: Christy Carlyle
Series: Princes of London, #2
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Avon
Publish Date: March 31, 2026
Print Length: 304

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The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert

Published on December 8, 2025November 30, 2025 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about THE ROOMMATE RISK by Talia Hibbert. This is a standalone contemporary romance with years of pining packed into a few short weeks of close proximity. Hibbert delivers in this romance full of tension and unpacking various family trauma and complexes.

Author: Talia Hibbert
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Nixon House
Publish Date: May 05, 2021
Print Length: 286

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The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch

Published on December 1, 2025November 30, 2025 by Celeste4 Comments

Today’s review is about THE ENTANGLEMENT OF RIVAL WIZARDS by Sara Raasch. It’s the first in a series of standalone romances. Here, Sebastian and his academic rival are competing for the same grant. But when they unexpectedly both receive it, they must work together or forfeit their graduation requirement. It’s a Dungeons & Dragons-related fantasy romance with rivals-to-lovers and working through family trauma.

Author: Sara Raasch
Series: Magic and Romance, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Bramble
Publish Date: August 26, 2025
Print Length: 336

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Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia

Published on November 17, 2025November 14, 2025 by Celeste4 Comments

Today’s review is about FEMALE FANTASY by Iman Hariri-Kia. This fun romp is an homage to and satire of the romance genre. Joonie embarks on an adventure to find the man who inspired her favorite romantasy male lead.

Author: Iman Hariri-Kia
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Cosmo Reads
Publish Date: October 14, 2025
Print Length: 416

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Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood

Published on September 22, 2025September 9, 2025 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about NOT IN LOVE by Ali Hazelwood. It’s a contemporary romance that is STEMinist adjacent. Rue, a food scientist, fights her attraction to Eli, who is part of the firm trying to acquire the company for which she works. Of course, it’s always more complicated than this simple one-line synopsis!

Author: Ali Hazelwood
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publish Date: June 11, 2024
Print Length: 400

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