Full review to come!

Full review to come!

Full review to come!

 Thank you Harper Perennial for the gifted copy.

CHARMING DEBUT.

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Oh well this was a delight and I would definitely read another book from this author!! I felt like Ava and I were soul sisters so that really helped. Many of her characteristics were my vibe and personality which was fun to see in a book. I am not bubbly, neither is Ava. Give me more black cat book recs.

I really adored this that book went from strangers to friends to lovers. It is a SLOW BURN and we love slow burns. The plot is a little slow and I wanted something *else* for it but that was my only issue. I loved the strong friendships and positive communication throughout. The third act works for the book and did not make me cranky so this book gets all the points for that fact alone.

I loved that it was dual POV and getting to know both Ava and FInn. I LOVED Finn too. Both characters have great arcs about learning to step outside comfort zones, make boundaries for family and finding what’s next in life. It’s charming and sweet and a little spicy.

Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: mild
- Romance: 2ish open door
- Violence: low
- Content warnings: a loved one with cancer, absent parents 

Full review to come!

 Thank you PRHAudio for the gifted audiobook.

DLJ NEVER DISAPPOINTS.

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I just love being back in the world’s DLJ creates. I love her writing and story telling and have been chomping at the bit to get my hands on this book. No notes, I am in love with Freya and Bjorn.

I had some spice issues in book one and was [pleasantly] surprised that this book only had one true long open door scene? Not mad. I felt like the plot was really focused on the action and dynamics happening between Freya and the goddesses, warring clans and everything in-between. The last battle scene was incredibly well written and was intense waiting for those final moments.

I loved the relationship between Bjorn and Freya. It feels so fated and romantic and you can see the care flowing between them even when the [rightful] anger is set to boil. It’s a love that doesn’t give up and I loved any moment they got together.

Also the audiobook is fantastic (dual POV with two narrators). Highly recommend.

Overall audience notes:
- Fantasy Romance:
- Language: moderate
- Romance: 2 open door
- Violence: high 

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Full review to come!

An interesting short story! I liked it.

 4.5 stars

Thank you to the author and publisher for a gifted copy and PRH Audio for the audiobook.

OH I AM SMITTEN.

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First things first. Gentleman Jim is my ALL TIME favorite Mimi Matthews book and the MMC in Rules for Ruin? Dear Gabriel Royce? HAS THE SAME VIBES. So clearly this read went well for me. Gosh I loved him.

I have read nearly all of MM’s backlist and I love that this felt like a wholly new series starter. The unique set up for the characters and future books was awesome. I loved the institution turned training ground and how that influences the story line. The distinct darker atmosphere of the story was top notch too. I loved the hidden moments, putting all of the clues together and sneaking about in the dark.

And the romance? SWOON. We love a protective MMC. Also bless the fact that this was dual POV. I loved being in both Effie and Gabriel’s headspace. The push and pull between them was delicious. The banter and moments where they leaned on each other as they learned more about themselves. The kisses were [as always] heated and utterly romantic. I am a puddle for these two.

I loved how everything came together and those who deserved their due received it. I will happily sit here waiting for book two. Mimi Matthews never misses.

Overall audience notes:
- Historical romance
- Language: low
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: mild