December 2024 Reading List

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This month’s authors:

Angelina J Steffort

Brandy Hynes

Callie Hart

JL Quick

Lola King

Samantha Barrett

Victoria Paige

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The romantasy continues…

Book three in this series picks up with Myron and Ayna separated once again. They are determined to find their way back to each other. And they continue to look for ways to defeat King Erina.

For this part of their journey, they find allies in unlikely places. They have to all work together to do whatever it takes to stop the impending war. It’s a constant fight against their dangerous enemies and they face struggles they never could have imagined. Struggles that will test the strength of the love Myron and Ayna have found in each other.

Get ready for all the fantasy and danger, love and struggles, those found family vibes, and a cliffhanger that you won’t see coming. It will leave you wanting the next book to see what else will happen to our beloved characters.

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Absolutely fantastic start to a series…

This is another great start to a new series from Samantha. I’m already hooked and can’t wait for the next book. I need more now!!!

Nova is starting fresh in a new place and at a new school because her mother has married someone new. Her new stepbrother and his friends taunt and harass her like she’s some shiny new toy to play with. But things get extra crazy when a group of masked men are thrown into the mix with their cryptic messages about a favor asked and a debt owed. And their leader likes to sneak in at night to torment her more.

Nova never knew she had a thing for a guy in a mask until she is faced with “two horns” in the dark. There’s just something about him that pulls her in and she can’t resist. And even though her neighbor Vox is one of her bullies at school, she finds herself loving the back and forth, push and pull with him. She’s all too happy to be torn between them both. But it soon becomes clear that not all is what at seems in her new home.

This dark romance has it all. Bullies, enemies to lovers, lies, secrets, betrayal, danger, plenty of yummy spice, secret society, found family, and more. Check those triggers if needed. I absolutely loved this book and the start of where this series could go next. And I loved Nova and Vox even when it wasn’t an easy journey for them. Oh so good!

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Falling more and more in love with this series…

Ty has been one of my favorite characters in this series from the very beginning, so I was super excited to learn more of his backstory. And Brandy did not disappoint. Ty and Rena’s journey just made me fall even more in love with this series and this amazing world Brandy is creating.

As one of the top officials in KORT, Ty leads a dangerous life. That is just one of the excuses he makes for keeping his distance from Rena. It’s clear to everyone in his found family that he has feelings for the young Noire princess. But his tortured past is another reason he doesn’t want to make a move and bring Rena into his dark world.

Rena has had a major crush on Ty for years and has been secretly hoping he will one day finally make his move. After a moment of vulnerability from Ty, she starts to wonder if the attraction is not one sided after all. But when she discovers secrets that rock her foundations, she makes a run for it to get some space.

Ty is desperate to find Rena and keep her safe. When she drops some clues he’s ready to chase her no matter what. The danger in their interconnected worlds can no longer be avoided and decisions have to be made fast. Those decisions set things in motion that can’t be stopped. It’s a fight to prove themselves and a fight to stay alive.

Every time I think I know who my favorite couple in this series is Brandy throws me for a loop. So I’m refusing to choose. I loved Ty and Rena’s story so much. They fought their attraction for so long and deserved to be happy and heal. That’s exactly what they do for each other in their own special ways. I love this whole found family and their crazy, fun, and slightly twisted but fiercely loyal and protective dynamic. I just want more and more.

AUDIOBOOK UPDATE: This was another great addition to The KORT collection. I love how well these narrators brought Ty and Rena’s story to life. And the duet style narration is so good. Oh I love this series so much!! The audio just brings a whole new element to this world that just enhances how great it is.

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Matteo and Sera…

Sera is on the verge of an arranged marriage to fulfill her duty for her mafia family. Only she has crush on her best friend’s brother, Daniel. They’re friends but he just doesn’t seem to see her that way. But when bad boy Matteo, who works with Daniel, throws out the idea of fake dating to help her get Daniel’s attention, she can’t help but to entertain the thought.

The more time Sera and Matteo spend together the less fake things feel. And Daniel is constantly putting out mixed signals. When the man her uncle has been in talks with about an arranged marriage causes problems, things take a turn.

Sera is drawn to Matteo and all of his bossy possessiveness. But Matteo is holding on to some crucial information that may just throw a wrench in their growing relationship. Some groveling is a must. These two are meant to be even if things get a little convoluted for them along the way. This mafia romance is not on the dark side but sill has plenty of danger and spice that’s a must.

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Luca and Natalya…

We first met Luca as Sera’s uncle in book one of this series. And we met Natalya at the end of that book when Luca helps rescue her from a dangerous situation. There were definitely hints at these two then so I was looking forward to their story. And what a rollercoaster of a story it was.

These two came together in an arranged marriage that benefitted both of their mafia families. And even with their age gap, they seemed to be ready to make things work. Everything starts off great for them as they get married and honeymoon in Paris. Luca is the doting new husband and Natalya is definitely falling for his charms. She seems to get a side of him that others don’t see.

Of course heirs are important in this type of arrangement and Luca is ready to start right away. But as soon as they get that positive result, things start to change. Luca starts putting more and more distance between them and setting some surprising expectations. Natalya wants to have a real life with him and hopes to one day open up about the secret side of her she’s been hiding.

I don’t want to spoil some big twists. So I’ll just say there are some tragic events that happen that have life altering aftereffects for everyone. Be prepared for a love/hate relationship with Luca and to root for Natalya’s strength through everything. This is was great book in the series that surprised me.