Girls At The Bookstore

  Technically, The Edge of Darkness trilogy by Leigh Rivers isn’t a traditional mafia series… but it lives so deep in the organized crime underworld that there was no way I could leave it off Mafia Monday. This series follows Kade Mitchell and Stacey Rhodes . Stacey is Kade’s twin sister’s best friend, and they fall deeply in love before one heartbreaking event tears them apart. I won’t spoil what happens, because discovering it yourself is part of the experience but it is absolutely devastating. Years later, they find their way back to one another, carrying years of grief, resentment, obsession, and love. What follows isn’t a sweet second-chance romance. It’s dark, messy, consuming, and at times almost painful to read. The relationship between Kade and Stacey is intense, tragic, obsessive, and heartbreaking in ways I wasnt prepared for. I cried more over this series than I have over most books I have read, and honestly, it is hard to explain why it affected me so deeply. Thes...

  It's nice to see you again!      Come with me as I break down Illumicrate special edition subscription boxes. Another UK base subscription box that started in the 2015s. To me it's one of the OGs of subscription boxes so let's take a closer look at what they offer. How we break down the subscriptions so you can find the one that fits you. Cost, Quality/Design, Book Choices, Availability, Skip Policy, and Benefits. Illumicrate's offer multiple different subscriptions to fit your lifestyle. They like to name each of their subscriptions so currently they have the Illumicrate box, Illumicrate book only, Afterlight Romance, the combo, Evernight Horror, Mindsight Crime, or Starbright Sci-Fi. Their Illumicrate boxes are a mix between YA and Adult fantasy releases. The others are pretty explanatory with afterlight being their romance subscription, Evernight = horror, Mindsight is the thriller/mystery box, and starbright as the sci-fi edition. Their combo is the book only I...

Can't-Wait Wednesday is hosted by Tressa at  Wishful Endings  and gives us a chance to highlight books we are patiently waiting to fill up our TBRs with. FALLEN ROOK ( SOCIETY OF VILLIANS #3 ) L.J. SHEN Tom I know a secret that can destroy the most powerful crime organization in America. For years, I’ve watched Enzo Ferrante get away with murder. Literally. He’s slipped between the FBI’s fingers time after time, spreading terror and mayhem on the streets of New York, masked beneath a gorgeous face and elegant pedigree. A sloppy error on his part results in an incident that unexpectedly binds us together. Suddenly, I’m no longer the special agent who is thirsty for his blood. I’m his savior. His god. The light in his pitch-black existence. Now that I caught the social butterfly in my spider web, I’m never letting go. He is about to taste the venomous kiss of betrayal as I put him and his entire family behind bars for the rest of their lives. Because when the night falls, the Ca...

Set in the world of the Italian Cosa Nostra , the Made series by Danielle Lori  revolves around powerful mafia families whose lives are governed by loyalty, bloodlines, arranged marriages, and violence. Every book features a different couple, but familiar characters reappear throughout the series, allowing readers to watch friendships, rivalries, and family dynamics continue to evolve. Reading in order gives the best experience, even though each romance stands on its own.  Some of the things that make this series stand out are-- 1. Morally grey and obessesive mafia men 2. Women who are strong and not willing to be controlled 3. Romance that is slow burn but has intense chemistry 4. Family loyality, and political alliances 5. High tension that is both emotional and dangerous 6. Banter, angst, and spice Unlike some mafia romances that focus on nonstop violence, the Made series spends a great deal of time developing the relationships between the couples. The criminal underworld i...

  Welcome Back G lad to have you back as we deep dive into each subscription and give you all the gritty details. How we break down the subscriptions so you can find the one that fits you. Cost, Quality/Design, Book Choices, Availability, Skip Policy, and Benefits. This week we are going to break down one of the most controversial and sought out after special edition book box; Fairyloot! Fairyloot start in 2016 in the UK by two friends. They currently offer YA book and goodies, YA book only, Adult book only, Romantasy book only, Epic fantasy book only, Cozy fantasy book only. They also do multiple combo boxes such as 2 book combo YA + Adult, 2 book combo Adult + Romantasy, and 3 book combo YA + Adult + Romantasy. So, let's jump in. Cost Starting with the  Young Adult : This is a monthly subscription. They offer two boxes a book only and a book and goodies. The book only runs £20.00 + tax. Which converts to be about $22.78 in US.  The book and goodies offer you the monthly...

Welcome to our final stop on  The Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating (and Other War Crimes)  readalong! We made it to the end and we hope you enjoyed it, I know I did. So it is time to chat again, and maybe answer some questions.... I know we have laughed together about certain things, and I have done a lot of highlighting and tagging, so lets hear your thoughts. What was your favorite part? What made you laugh the hardest...did any of it make you sad or angry. We want all the info from you! Feel free to answer the discussion questions below, but don’t feel limited by them. Also, this was our first read along, would you be interested in another? If so would you like us to take a few books and vote on one to read or just go for it? Let us know what you think, and we really appreciate you joining us !! -----Tee, Ro, and Bryn