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As Old As Thyme by Alix Nicoud

Published on October 26, 2026October 16, 2026 by Celeste4 Comments

Today’s review is about AS OLD AS THYME by Alix Nicoud. This is a novella set in early medieval western Europe. Brunehaut and Théoderic haven’t seen each other in years. She’s a village wisewoman and he is an alleged lord’s son peddling faux elixirs. When they run into each other in Brunehaut’s village, they rekindle their friendship from childhood. It features a trans-for-trans historical romance.

Author: Alix Nicoud
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Self-Published
Publish Date: February 15, 2026
Print Length: 81
Purchase: Amazon

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Level Up For Love by Lenora Woods

Published on October 19, 2026October 16, 2026 by Celeste7 Comments

Today’s review is about LEVEL UP FOR LOVE by Lenora Woods. It’s a standalone D&D-inspired contemporary romance. Reagan and Wesley were rivals in college, but lost touch when he ghosted her after a hookup at graduation. Six years later, Reagan joins a new D&D group with her sister only to find out the Dungeon Master is Wesley.

Author: Lenora Woods
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Dell
Publish Date: September 8, 2026
Print Length: 368

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This Book Made Me Think Of You by Libby Page

Published on June 22, 2026June 20, 2026 by Celeste8 Comments

Today’s review is about THIS BOOK MADE ME THINK OF YOU by Libby Page. It’s a contemporary fiction focused on working through grief that ends on a hopeful note. Libby receives a monthly gift of book for a year from her deceased husband. Each is a thoughtful pick that helps her process her loss and live life again.

Author: Libby Page
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Berkley
Publish Date: February 03, 2026
Print Length: 416

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Rolls and Rivalry by Kristy Boyce

Published on May 25, 2026May 24, 2026 by Celeste6 Comments

Today’s review is about ROLLS AND RIVALRY by Kristy Boyce. It’s the third book in a series of standalones. Boyce puts us back into the world of high school and D&D, this time via marching band.

Author: Kristy Boyce
Series: Gaming and Romance, #3
Age Category: Young Adult
Publisher: Delacorte Romance
Publish Date: May 5, 2026
Print Length: 384

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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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