This week, we read Under the Influence by Kimberly Brown. My’Elli is a reputation management specialist who is hired to handle Alanis, the star quarterback for the Carolina Hurricanes. The problem–aside from the problem-child QB–is that they grew up together. Oh, and My’Elli can’t stand him.

Up Next: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

SOS Novella: Fluff by Nicole Parker

What we’re reading:

Grumpy Pucking Orc by Debra Dunbar

Always Remember: The boy, the mole, the fox, the horse, and the storm by Charlie Mackesy

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Happy Spooky Szn!! To celebrate, we read Lights Out by Navessa Allen. Well, Rae read it and Veronica re-read it and have differing opinions. If you haven’t read this book yet, we’re shocked, but if you’re into dark romance, this might be up your alley…or, Aly. See what happens when a trauma nurse with mafia ties (Aly) and an expert hacker (Josh) go on a s*xy journey together and end up killing someone. (Oops.)

Up Next: Under the Influence by Kimberly Brown

SOS Novella: Seduced by the Pumpkin Spice Latte by Evelyn Cloves

What we’re reading:

Shades of Sin series by Colette Rhodes

Bourbon & Proof by Victoria Wilder (audio)

Hiss and Tell by Alana Khan

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We’re celebrating the start of spooky season with Luxuria: A Monster Romance by Colette Rhodes! It’s book 1 in a seven-book series full of monsters, knots, and mate bonds. Luxuria kicks off with an arranged marriage between a human Hunter (Ophelia) and the King of Shades (Allerick). Their union is meant to be part of a truce between the two realms–or is it?

Up Next: Lights Out by Navessa Allen

SOS Novella: Back for Seconds by Vera Valentine and J.L. Logosz

What we’re reading:

Protect (Sky Ridge Hotshots Book 2) by Paisley Hope

Wild Love by Elsie Silver (audio)

The Daring Debutante by Tracy Sumner

Veronica also finished watching Supernatural. Please respect her privacy at this time.

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At Rae’s suggestion, we read Gloves Off (Vancouver Storm Book 4) by Stephanie Archer and it did NOT disappoint. If you’re looking for enemies-to-lovers, this is the cream of the crop. Georgia and Alexei cannot stand each other, but agree to a marriage of convenience so he can get his green card and she can get her inheritance. They say horrible things to each other, but eventually, the tide turns, in no small part to Alexei’s flower deliveries.

Up Next: Luxuria: A Monster Romance by Colette Rhodes

SOS Novella: Stiff by Thea Mason

What we’re reading:

Cider Spice and Orcish Night by Zora Black

The entire Vancouver Storm series by Stephanie Archer

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This week, we read Loving a Vampire is Total Chaos by Aura Hayes! This dark paranormal romcom follows newly promoted Detective Celine Brennan as she investigates a gruesome series of murders…and of course the vampire committing the Dexter-style murders: Zavier Lockwood. Oh, and did we mention they’re fated mates? That’s gonna make solving the crimes kinda awkward.

Up Next: Gloves Off (Vancouver Storm Book 4) by Stephanie Archer

SOS Novella: Solved by Nicole Parker

What we’re reading:

Wrangled by the Minotaur by Ivy Sparks

The Overtime Kiss by Lauren Blakely

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This week, we read Brim Over Boot by Emmy Sanders. Sworn rivals Noah and Colton are the only two farriers in Darling, Montana. The two compete for everything until one day, Noah shuts Colton up by kissing him. From there, we get to witness their bi-awakening and a sweet, low-stakes love story.

Update: Veronica’s friend Kristen (Kristen’s Korner on TikTok) passed peacefully on August 29, 2025 surrounded by friends and family. Thank you to everyone who supported and uplifted her in her final months.

Up Next: Loving a Vampire is Total Chaos by Aura Hayes

SOS Novella: Alien Mannequin

What we’re reading:

Gaming with the Gargoyle by Kass O’Shire

Bound by the Moon God by Chastity Smoak

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This week, we read Wolf.e by Paisley Hope and apparently we downloaded it on KU *right* before it got picked up…because you can’t find it now. Brinley finds herself in the crosshairs of the President of the Hounds of Hell MC. Did she bite off more than she can chew, or is Gabriel Wolfe everything she ever wanted?

Veronica’s friend Kristen has terminal lung cancer. If you’re able, please support her in some way, even if that’s just engagement on social media.

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Up Next: Brim Over Boot by Emmy Sanders

SOS Novella: Airpeen by Holly Wilde

What else we’re reading:

Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghan Quinn

Mirror of Malice by Tee Harlowe

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Oy Vey, how different a week makes. We read Talk Flirty to Me by Livy Hart. This book is a bit of a mess. It had so much potential but couldnt stick the landing. When faced with the last opportunity to break it big into voice acting, Piper Bellini has to ask her high school ex-boyfriend for the biggest favor, audition with her as a partner team for the biggest audiobook recording company going. Sam O’Shea needs a favor in return, get her family to endorse his bid for town mayor, and maybe mend fences after 7 years apart. What happens when the voice acting gig gets a little too real? Nothing. Kidding!

Up Next: Wolf.e by Paisley Hope

SOS Novella: Slammed in the butt by the living leftover chocolate cookies from my kitchen cabinet by Chuck Tingle

What else we’re reading:

Potions and Prejudice by Tee Harlowe

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

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