Once Upon a Demon’s Heart (feature)

by Leann Pettit, posted in Book Feature

Thank you Bloom Books for the #gifted copy of Once Upon a Demon’s Heart by K.M. Moronova. 

Blurb:

This is no fairytale—It’s yearning and guilt of two burdened hearts that will leave readers breathless.

Alira, a devoted demigod knight, has found herself trapped in the throes of a brutal curse. A time loop in which the demon kingdom’s Blood Knight kills her every time. She is haunted by the attack she led on the innocent village of Thornhall, and her guilt consumes her from the inside out. After the twentieth time loop, she has finally had enough. Something has to change, lest she die at the Blood Knight’s hand for the rest of time. A choice she hopes she won’t regret—one to end the war between demigods and demons. Alira is shocked when she realizes that she’s marrying the very knight who has slain her so many times.

A daughter of Venus and a duke of demons. Their love is both cursed and destined—a marriage to save the fragility of their kingdoms.

Kalel is as cruel as they come. A devourer who survives on the gilded blood of demigods. He wants to hate her as much as he did when Thornhall fell, but he finds himself warring with his heart over his emotions for her. Together, they unravel the truths of Faultore, that perhaps not everything is as it seems. The gods may be pulling more strings than they should.

It’s not a question of what love can conquer; it is a matter of what they are prepared to demolish in the path of it.

We Were Dreamers (Memoir Review)

by Leann Pettit, posted in Book Reviews

I never feel comfortable reviewing a memoir, but I do like to recommend them when I have enjoyed them, and I truly enjoyed We Were Dreamers from Simu Liu.

I LOVED Kim’s Convenience, which was Simu’s breakout role. If you haven’t watched this one, you absolutely must.

Liu starts his story before he was event born, with how his parents met and began their lives together, and writes up through when he gets the calls about playing Shang Chi for Marvel.

This was a very interesting read – I found myself turning pages way faster than usual. The story of defying one’s parents dreams for you and instead pursuing your own is a powerful message, for sure.

A Totally Typical Tale of Mappy McMapface

by Leann Pettit, posted in Book Reviews

The Totally Typical Tale of Mappy McMapface is part of the Ghostlight Falls shared world. Mappy was in the prequel – Close Encounters of the Ghostlight Falls Kind, and I fell in love with him then.

Mappy has a map of the town across his body and wings, and the map changes as this weird town changes. He is absolutely a golden retriever MMC and a ridiculous himbo.

Mappy is such a lovable character, and hope to see him pop up in more of the Ghostlight Falls shared world.

Author Interview: Angela Taylor

by Leann Pettit, posted in Author Interview

Welcome to my series where we get to know the authors attending Hot & Steamy in the PNW. Tickets are still available, use code LeannP469 to save on general admission!

Today we’re getting to know Angela Taylor!

LeannReadsBooks: What genre do you write? 

Angela Taylor: I write steamy romcoms (though I do have one romantic suspense)

LRB: Where can I buy your books? 

AT: They’re available on Amazon and all are on KU. Here’s my author page link:  https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B08LBTC6WL 

LRB: Is there an author(s) you look up to?

AT: Too many to list? 😉 At the moment: Brittanee Nicole for her stories and drive, Susan Renee for her awesome male characterizations, and Katy Archer for her heartfelt characters, and for being so darn genuine and sweet!

LRB: What is your spirit animal?

AT: A wolf. I’m a definite dog person, but wolves are next level.

LRB: Coffee or tea?

AT: Diet Coke, with no apologies! 😁 

LRB: Do you believe in ghosts?

AT: Yes, and I’ve actually witnessed quite a few instances that led me to that opinion. (Can you say used to do plays in a haunted theater?)

Only on Game Day (review)

by Leann Pettit, posted in Book Reviews

Leading up to the Super Bowl, I dove into Only on Game Day by Kristen Callihan. This was such a cute read! I loved Pen and August (they gave some series Taylor and Travis vibes!).

It did take me a couple of chapters to get into this story, but I loved the family friends to fake engagement to lovers plot.

Thank you to HTP Hive and Harlequin Audio for the #gifted paperback and audiobook copies!

The Enchanted Greenhouse (review)

by Leann Pettit, posted in Book Reviews

I adored the cozy fantasy, The Spellshop, so I definitely had to pick up The Enchanted Greenhouse. I was surprised that, while set in the same world, it is different characters and a different part of the world.

Another super cozy romantic fantasy, with more winged cats. (Honestly, winged cats are what I’m here for.) The Enchanted Greenhouse is a plant-lovers dream – greenhouses on greenhouses on greenhouses with plants from all over the world, and even some enchanted singing plants.

I loved The Enchanted Greenhouse as much as I loved The Spellshop. This can absolutely be read as a stand alone.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the #gifted audiobook!

A Simple Twist of Fate (review)

by Leann Pettit, posted in Book Reviews

I love April Asher books, she’s definitely one of those “if she writes it I will read it” authors. As expected, I enjoyed A Simple Twist of Fate, a second chance witchy romance. 

Harry (Harlow) is returning home to Fates Haven, CO after being away for 13 years with hopes the local pack can help figure out what her young charge is. Unbeknownst to Harry, her high school boyfriend is the new pack leader she made an appointment with. 

There’s so much happening in this book, and I enjoyed the ride. I especially liked the relationship between Jaxson and Harry. The twist at the end I sort of saw coming, but I did love the reveal. 

Thank you to Dreamscape Media for audiobook and St. Martin’s Press for the ebook.