crystal_dark's Reviews (669)

⛰️ Prequel Resisting the Mountain Man: Dax & Erika
This book introduces the Bachelorettes of Blackbear Bluff series of fast paced standalone instalove novellas and is centered around Dax & Erika getting together before all the wedding guests begin arriving for Bo & Emerald's wedding. I enjoyed getting to read this and look forward to reading many more books by this author in the future.

⛰️ Teasing the Mountain Man: Maverick & Abbie
This book is the first official book in the Bachelorettes of Blackbear Bluff series of fast paced standalone instalove novellas and is about Maverick & Abbie. This is the second series set in Blackbear Bluff but each series can be read on its own and I actually haven't read all of the first series yet. I enjoyed getting to know Maverick & Abbie and look forward to reading many more stories by Lilah Hart in the future.

⛰️ Saving the Mountain Man: Shane & Meredith
This is the second book in the Bachelorettes of Blackbear Bluff Series of standalone instalove novellas and it was just as enjoyable as the first. I enjoyed seeing Shane interacting with Meredith's support dog Max. The epilogue at the end was also really cute. I plan to read more from this series.

⛰️ Trusting the Mountain Man: Dallas & Phoebe
This is the third book in the Bachelorettes of Blackbear Bluff Series of standalone instalove novellas and it was just as enjoyable as the previous books. This book is about Phoebe and Dallas and they made a good couple. Phoebe helps to make Dallas more comfortable with socializing and by the end and it has an epilogue to tell how they are doing later. I look forward to reading more from this series.

⛰️ Touching the Mountain Man: Gage & Jilly
This book is about Gage and Jilly and like the rest of the books in the Bachelorettes of Blackbear Bluff Series it is a fast paced standalone instalove novella that features the occasional mention of some of the other characters from other books but focuses on the main couple. The epilogue at the end was sweet and I look forward to reading the next book in this series Admiring the Mountain Man.

⛰️ Admiring the Mountain Man: Slade & Cheyenne
This book is about Slade and Cheyenne and like the rest of the books in the Bachelorettes of Blackbear Bluff Series it is a fast paced standalone instalove novella that features the occasional mention of some of the other characters from other books but focuses on the main couple. I enjoyed seeing Cheyenne try to figure out if he was who she thought he was and then them work through their misunderstanding later. Their wedding and drive back to their cabin in the epilogue at the end was nice and I look forward to reading the next book in this series Meeting the Mountain Man.

⛰️ Meeting the Mountain Man: Brody & Addison
This book is about Brody and Addison and like the rest of the books in the Bachelorettes of Blackbear Bluff Series it is a fast paced standalone instalove novella that features the occasional mention of some of the other characters from other books but focuses on the main couple. This book also introduces a character named Tucker who is a Lumberjack that will be featured in the first book (Tempting the Mountain Man: An Age Gap Instalove Romance) of the next series to take place in Blackbear Bluff. I have enjoyed reading this series and plan to read the previous series Bachelors of Blackbear Bluff starting with Bo and Emerald's story in book 6 Teaching the Mountain Man.

I received a free copy of The Bachelorettes of Blackbear Bluff Complete Collection via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This was my first book by River Ford or from this series and I really enjoyed the story, characters, and the town of Sugar Creek. I look forward to reading more from this series including the next book about Brandon Fletcher and Summer that is supposed to come out in June 2024 Memories of Summer. I also have A Home For Christmas on my TBR list about how Darcy's brother Austin got together with Jackie.

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This was an enjoyable story overall with the twist that it isn't a time travel story but instead James was stuck in suspended animation and didn't age from the point when Dumbledore kidnapped/hid him the Halloween Voldemort went to kill the Potters until after the Battle of Hogwarts. This results in James only being 4 years older than Harry and them forming a unique relationship that is more like brothers at times. James and Hermione feel an instant connection and discover that they are soulmates but still try to not rush things and want to get to know each other. I plan to read more by this author since they have several other interesting sounding stories.

Shipping: Jamione is the ship between James Potter and Hermione Granger

Rated: Explicit

Archive of Our Own: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22841605

Fanfiction.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13627867/1/Sleeping-Stag

I have been looking forward to reading Sera and Hugo's (Phoenixes) story for a couple of books since them and their friendship have been mentioned a few times previously and I am glad to have finally read their book and that it was as fun as I was hoping. Both their characters were entertaining and I liked that we got a peak at how Evie & Ceb from Team Building For Friendly Hellhounds are doing. I look forward to reading more about Sera's new friend Rhea in the next book Stoney Gazes For Helpful Gorgons.

Books in Series
Shifting Forms For Clumsy Felines = Krissi & Jeremy
Bonfire Night For Flammable Dragons = Jazz & Idris
Drinking Blood For Squeamish Vampires = Bernie & Shane
Enchanting Songs For Silent Sirens = Melody & Josh
Secret Santa For Grumpy Elves = Holly & Chris
Flipping Tails For Seasick Mermaids = Fiona & Wade
Blind Dates for Lonely Gorgons = Thalia & Evander
Potion Making For Disastrous Witches = Michaela & Owen
Trading Names For Polite Sprites = Essie & Byron
Minor Inconveniences For Annoyed Pixies = Grace & Henry
Cooking Classes For Vegetarian Ghouls = Zoya & Cyprus
Team Building For Friendly Hellhounds = Evie & Ceb
Finding Answers For Confused Succubi = Mandy & Darius
Mischievous Familiars For Cordial Fairies = Posey & Cedric
🔥 Recalling Memories For Forgetful Phoenixes = Sera & Hugo
Stoney Gazes For Helpful Gorgons = Rhea & ?

Side Stories
Pumpkin Carving For Superstitious Witches = Juniper & Emmett
Party Hats For Sweet Minotaurs = Sage & Castor
Summer Break For Awkward Bears = Ila & Jacob

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This book was another great addition to the Obscure Academy series and focuses on Posey (Rose Fairy), her corgi familiar Onion, and Cedric (Dryad). The relationship between Posey and Cedric is very slow but natural and I enjoyed getting to know both of them and seeing their story come together. I am also looking forward to the next book about Posey's friend Sera and seeing her finally get together with Hugo since they have been mentioned previously as well.

Books in Series
Shifting Forms For Clumsy Felines = Krissi & Jeremy
Bonfire Night For Flammable Dragons = Jazz & Idris
Drinking Blood For Squeamish Vampires = Bernie & Shane
Enchanting Songs For Silent Sirens = Melody & Josh
Secret Santa For Grumpy Elves = Holly & Chris
Flipping Tails For Seasick Mermaids = Fiona & Wade
Blind Dates for Lonely Gorgons = Thalia & Evander
Potion Making For Disastrous Witches = Michaela & Owen
Trading Names For Polite Sprites = Essie & Byron
Minor Inconveniences For Annoyed Pixies = Grace & Henry
Cooking Classes For Vegetarian Ghouls = Zoya & Cyprus
Team Building For Friendly Hellhounds = Evie & Ceb
Finding Answers For Confused Succubi = Mandy & Darius
🧚 Mischievous Familiars For Cordial Fairies = Posey & Cedric
Recalling Memories For Forgetful Phoenixes = Sera & Hugo
Stoney Gazes For Helpful Gorgons = Rhea & ?

Side Stories
Pumpkin Carving For Superstitious Witches = Juniper & Emmett
Party Hats For Sweet Minotaurs = Sage & Castor
Summer Break For Awkward Bears = Ila & Jacob

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.