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I've been going with the flow and actually found some interesting reads. It's been Paranormal/Fantasy week in my house, so all of my reads followed that theme. I think my slump days are over, which might have something to do with the amount of time I've put into playing on my Switch. My kids and I have been playing Animal Crossing New Horizons together and it's made for tons of fun. Between that game and a few others (I still haven't opened my Luigi's Mansion), I've been having an amazing week. I still haven't put together a recap for November, but I've started to work on a list of my favorite reads of the year. So that's something!



Wing and a Prayer by Amy Cissell - ★★★☆☆ - it's a novella that is part of a series (I'm guessing). This story was about a fallen angel who has to decide which side he wants to fight on in the upcoming (possible) apocalypse.
Devil's Claim by Dariel Raye & Muffy Wilson - DNF - I couldn't take one more second reading the heroine's pov. I think it had more to do with my mood than the writing of the authors. I may pick it up again some day.
Before the Fall by Colleen S. Myers - ★★★☆☆ - this was quite the interesting world that the author created. The characters seemed to be birdlike humanoids and they were intriguing. I'm interested enough to probably read something else from the series.
Wings of the Wraith by Khardine Gray - ★★★☆☆ - I really enjoyed this prequel and am a bit disappointed that the author hasn't continued to write this series. If you know any different, please let me know because I would definitely read the next book.
Angels of the Triad: Sariel by Maddie Wade - ★★★☆☆ - I fell in love with the hero of this story and would love the chance to read more about him. The heroine was growing on me and I'm absolutely intrigued by the other angels. The author really needs to write some more of this series.



Straightened Out by Janine Infante Bosco
I'm a mob boss with a tarnished name, leading a kingdom in the shadows of disgrace.
She's a ballerina, the sister of my underboss, dancing her way through life.
Until her, all I wanted was to be straightened out.
But with power comes sacrifice.
With respect comes fear.
With love comes death.
The rule of the streets is to take or be taken.
Some legends are born, others are made.
But not all survive.

Depends On Who's Asking by Lani Lynn Vale
It was the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…nope. No. Nuh-uh. That’s a lie.
The moment that Caro wakes up, she knows that she’s not alone.
One thump-thump from the living room and she quickly moves into action.
One 9-1-1 call later, and she’s ready to defend herself.
Only, she gets more than she bargains for when she steps out into her living room and comes face to face with a living, breathing nightmare.
And isn’t it just fitting that the man that saves her by coming down the chimney with a large black gun in his hand is named Saint Nicholas?
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It seemed like the start of a bad joke.
Saint Nicholas comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve night, but he isn’t there to bear gifts. He’s there to take out the trash.
When he lands on his silent feet, he has no other choice but to put himself in harm’s way.
One look at Caro’s terrified face, and he can’t stop himself.
He steps in just as the bullets start flying, saving the damsel in distress and taking a bullet to the shoulder for his trouble.
But one thing he can say is, heroes always win the girl.
And Caro is the best Christmas miracle of all.


I'm loving this whole 'going with the flow' thing I've been doing. Now that my reading mood has improved (slightly), I'm hoping to keep it up. I'll probably stick to books by authors I've already read and loved. I would hate to fall into a slump again when we're so close to the new year.

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words.

The three W’s stand for:

What did you recently finish reading?
What are you currently reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

I was suffering the worst slump I've experienced in a long time. I think it's finally over. I found some great reads this past week, lifting my spirits up and encouraging me to try to complete my reading goals before the end of the year. I hope you all have been having an amazing week!


1. Lord of London Town by Tillie Cole - ★★★★★ - like a modern-day Peaky Blinders, this story tore me right out of my reading funk!
2. Die, My Love anthology - ★★★★☆ - this horror piece messed with my head. There were no good guys, a lot of psychotic moments, and in the end, I was laughing because it was horrific. Great job!
3. Son of Chaos by Lexi Foss - ★★★★★ - I found this author's work this year and I'm so glad I did. She writes supernatural stories that are engaging and entertaining and so amazing! I'm in love with these characters and can't wait to continue the series!
4. Torn by Ditter Kellen - ★★☆☆☆ - A fallen angel, desperate to make it back to Heaven, falls in love with a deathly ill mortal. It was sweet, but I was bored for most of it.
5. Unsuitable Companions by Erin Lee - ★★☆☆☆ - loads of potential...
6. Arija and The Burning City by Zachary Paul Chopchinski - ★★★★☆ - this was a suprisingly great read. I've never even heard of this author before, but I really liked what I found here.
7. Chasing Fate by J.R. Thorn - DNF - I was set to dive in until I realized that it was a reverse harem story. Yeah... no.


Devil's Claim by Dariel Raye & Muffy Wilson - Generations ago, he died for her. Now, it’s her turn.

Pride kept them from looking at one another, but their bodies could not lie. Recognition lived in their souls, rekindling memories of passion, love, betrayal….and death.

Apache Elder Aidan Stringfellow, V, is a very wealthy man with one wish – to free his only son, the brilliant, yet abrasive David, from the curse that has plagued his family for generations. When his controversial plan for a cure is revealed, shock and disbelief are only the beginning, for David has deadly, yet beguiling secrets of his own.

Choosing to honor Aidan’s wishes, David and Katala unwittingly awaken an ancient evil desperate to lay claim to the last-born Stringfellow – David. The tumultuous consequences of a vengeful pact spanning generations, defies time, tradition, and death itself.

Katala finds herself falling in love with a man whose gaze and touch ignite long-forgotten passion, propelling her to fight for his life. She unearths one devastating clue after another on her winding journey toward the truth, but unseen forces escalate their attack as truth collides with myth. Clinging desperately to her own sanity, she must find a way to reconcile the two, for even her own identity comes into question. Trust no one. Not even David.

Time is running out. Promises will be kept, and if the devil has his way, souls will be claimed.

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Title: The Estate

Author: Ivy Wild

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: December 15, 2020

Cover Design: @ohsomanyfeels

xo, Natalie