Book Review: A Pack for Autumn by Emilia Emerson (Cozyverse Book 1)

 Genre: Cozy Omegaverse Romance • Paranormal Romance

Tropes: Reverse Harem / Why Choose, Small Town Romance, Lighthouse Setting, Protective Alphas, Fresh Start, Plus-Size FMC, Found Family
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Format: Audiobook
Series: Cozyverse Book 1 

    After losing her parents five years ago, Autumn has slowly drifted away from everything connected to her old life. Desperate for a fresh start, she accepts a job as a lighthouse keeper in a small coastal town her family once visited together. For the first time in years, things finally seem peaceful. 

    Then she meets Easton. Persistent, protective, and very much an Alpha who doesn’t understand the meaning of “no,” Easton immediately disrupts Autumn’s carefully controlled life. With his pack helping restore the lighthouse, avoiding them quickly becomes impossible—and while her Omega instincts may want to lean into the connection, her painful past makes trusting anyone difficult.

    I listened to this on audiobook, and the duet narration absolutely made the experience for me. Dual POV romances are already fun, but duet narration is quickly becoming my favorite format because it makes the stories feel so much more immersive. The narrators did an amazing job, and honestly, I didn’t want the book to end.

    This is a cozy, open-door Omegaverse romance where polyamorous relationships are normalized, and I loved how naturally the world handled it. One of the most unique aspects for me was that the Alpha/Beta/Omega dynamics exist without shifters. Most Omegaverse books I’ve read tie the hierarchy to wolf shifters or other paranormal creatures, so this felt refreshingly different.

    Autumn’s relationship with the pack develops in such a comforting way. I especially loved how patient and reassuring her men were when it came to her insecurities and fear of being “too much,” particularly as a plus-sized FMC with low self-esteem. Their support felt genuine without completely erasing her struggles overnight.

    But let’s be honest—the true star of this book was Felix the cat. That cat is absolutely not normal, and I refuse to believe otherwise. The epilogue from Felix’s perspective completely hooked me, and now I desperately need answers about whatever secrets that suspiciously intelligent feline is hiding.

    This was cozy, spicy, comforting, and exactly the kind of Omegaverse read I needed. I’ll absolutely be continuing the series.

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You’ll Love This Book If You Enjoy:

• Cozy Omegaverse romance
• Lighthouse and small-town settings
• Protective Alpha love interests
• Why choose / reverse harem romance
• Plus-size FMC representation
• Found family vibes
• Duet narration audiobooks
• Cats that are definitely hiding secrets
• Open-door romance with emotional comfort

A warm, spicy Omegaverse romance with lighthouse charm, supportive relationships, and one unforgettable cat.

This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $5.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: The Baby Dragon Café by A. T. Qureshi (The Baby Dragon Series Book 1)

 Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance

Tropes: Small Business Owner, Grumpy x Sunshine, Baby Dragons, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn Romance, Friends to Lovers (Side Plot), Small Town Vibes

Spice Level: 🌶🌶 (Sweet with Light Open-Door Moments)

Format: eBook

Series: The Baby Dragon Café Book 1

                Saphira has always dreamed of opening a baby dragon café. With her grandmother’s small inheritance and years of coffee shop experience, she finally takes the leap. The only problem? Baby dragons are adorable… and wildly destructive. If the café fails, she has no financial safety net. Enter Aiden. After his brother’s death, Aiden is left caring for a baby dragon he never asked for. When the tiny menace quite literally runs into Saphira, a deal is struck—she’ll train the dragon. And maybe, just maybe, soften Aiden’s guarded heart in the process.

                This book was a case of BookTok made me buy it. It wasn’t on Kindle Unlimited, but it was on sale and I had seen it so many times that I just had to get it. This is a very cutesy fall read that has dragons in it. I physically could not pass it up. I loved every second of this book and while it doesn’t end on a cliff-hanger I still immediately bought book 2.

                I loved the dynamic between Aiden and Saphira almost as much as the very obvious budding romance in the background with her best friend and co-worker. I am hoping they are the ones that are in book 2. Friends to lovers will always be one of my favorite tropes. In this book dragon’s are prevalent, but only a select few are able to own and care for them. Outsiders aren’t allowed unless they undergo a certain test that most don’t even know exist.

                I love that Aiden is from a rich family and is technically well off but instead decides to run a little landscaping business and stay far away from people. I completely get wanting to do that. If I could afford not to be around anyone I wouldn’t either. Then there is Saphira who is this outgoing and bubbly person who thrives on being around others. Can’t relate there, but she is still the sweetest.

                This book is available on Amazon for $0.99 by clicking here.

You’ll Love This Book If You Enjoy:

• Cozy fantasy with low stakes and big heart
• Grumpy x sunshine romance
• Small business owner heroines
• Baby animals (but make them dragons)
• Soft, comforting fall reads
• Subtle magical world-building
• Background couples you can’t wait to follow

Adorable, comforting, and full of baby dragon chaos—I loved every second. 🐉✨

Book Review: Pumpkin Spice Café by Lauren Gilmore (Dream Harbor Book 1)

 Genre: Contemporary Small-Town Romance

Tropes: Big City to Small Town, Grumpy Farmer, Gifted Café, Found Community, Meet-Cute Chaos

Spice Level: 🌶🌶

Series: Dream Harbor Book 1

                Jeanie’s life changes overnight when her aunt retires and gifts her the town’s beloved café. Trading her predictable desk job for frothy lattes and small-town charm, Jeanie is ready for a fresh start. What she’s not ready for? Nearly taking off local farmer Logan’s head with a baseball bat when she hears a suspicious noise outside—only to discover he’s just delivering her produce. Small-town romance at its finest.

                This is pure TikTok-made-me-read-it energy—and honestly? No regrets. It’s cozy. It’s charming. It’s giving full Hallmark movie magic. We get a welcoming (and slightly nosy) small town, a town meeting where Jeanie suggests the café might be haunted, and plenty of soft, sweet chemistry. The ghost paranoia storyline adds just enough quirk to keep things fun without tipping into anything heavy.

                This is open-door, but the spice stays in the background. You get a couple of satisfying scenes, but the emotional connection, town dynamics, and cozy atmosphere are clearly the focus. The romance feels natural, steady, and warm—perfect for a fall read with a blanket and a cup of tea.

    Everything wraps up nicely, making this a satisfying standalone. There are background characters I’d happily read more about, but nothing feels unfinished if you stop here.

                This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for Amazon for $11.99 by clicking here.

You'll Love this if you Love:

• Big-city girl fresh starts
• Sweet, steady farmers
• Cozy café settings
• Low angst
• Fall comfort reads

This one is a delightful, low-drama escape. 🍂

Book Review: You’re So Extra by Angela Casella (Finding You Book 1)

 Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Small Town Romance, Grumpy x Sunshine, Celebrity Romance, Family Feud, Forced Proximity

Spice Level: Low–Medium (a few open-door scenes, primarily plot-driven)

Format: Contemporary Romance Novel

Series: Finding You Book 1

    When Delia signs on as an extra for the movie filming in her small town, she has one goal: finally get her high school crush—the now-famous leading man—to notice her. But instead of a dreamy reunion, she quickly realizes her former crush is… kind of a jerk. And in true rom-com fashion, she nearly runs over another extra while distracted by him. That “other extra” turns out to be Lucas. Lucas, who is technically her enemy. Well—his parents are. But she doesn’t know that yet.

    What unfolds is a charming, Hallmark-style small-town romance layered with deeper emotional stakes. Lucas comes from the family whose greed led to the tragic death of Delia’s best friend, making trust almost impossible once the truth comes out. The tension between them shifts beautifully from awkward encounters to emotionally charged enemies-to-lovers chemistry.

    This story delivers a soft grumpy x sunshine dynamic that feels organic and heartfelt. Delia is quirky, vibrant, and full of light—exactly the kind of heroine who brings warmth into Lucas’s guarded world. He isn’t looking for a relationship, and she certainly isn’t planning to fall for someone connected to so much pain. Yet watching them slowly lower their defenses is incredibly satisfying.

    While there are a few spicy scenes, this is very much a plot-driven contemporary romance. The emotional journey, small-town charm, and layered character development take center stage over heat.

    And the side characters? Absolute scene-stealers. The older woman in town was easily a standout and adds warmth, humor, and wisdom to the story. The subtle setup for the next book—featuring Lucas’s best friend and her granddaughter—has me genuinely excited for the continuation of this interconnected series.

    This was my first book by this author, and it will not be my last. If you’re looking for a heartfelt, low-spice romance with enemies-to-lovers tension, emotional growth, and small-town movie-set charm, this is a delightful pick.

💕 You’ll love this book if you enjoy:

• Small-town romances with cozy vibes
• Enemies-to-lovers tension with emotional depth
• Grumpy heroes softened by sunshine heroines
• Movie-set or celebrity-adjacent storylines
• Plot-driven romance with light spice
• Interconnected series with teased future couples
• Found family and memorable side characters

    If you’re craving a sweet but emotionally layered contemporary romance that feels like a Hallmark movie with just a touch more heat, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: Wilde Sanctuary by Melanie Hepburn (Cape Wilde Book 1)

  Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Small-Town Romance, Hallmark Vibes, Workplace Romance, Opposites Attract, Hidden Identity, Forced Proximity, Family Approval, Curvy Girl Romance

Spice Level: 🌶 – Low spice (1 explicit scene)

Format: eBook

Series: Cape Wilde Book 1

    Charlie has always wanted her father’s approval, but no one at his development company has ever viewed her as capable. When he finally gives her a chance to prove herself, the task is one he’s failed at for over a decade: securing a piece of land in Cape Wilde for development.

    Before meeting the landowner, Charlie runs into the undeniably sexy Rhett—who makes her feel valued in ways that go far beyond the physical. Their connection is instant and genuine…until she discovers that Rhett is the owner of the very property she’s been sent to acquire. Suddenly, business and budding romance collide, and everything threatens to go up in flames.

    This is a classic Hallmark-style romance: big-city developer heads to a charming small town, meets a swoony local, sparks fly, secrets come out, there’s a falling out, and love finds a way back. It’s sweet, cozy, and predictable in the best way. The spice level is low, with just one explicit scene.

    That said, it was genuinely adorable, and Rhett was a standout for me. Even when he threw a bit of a mantrum and refused to listen, the conflict was handled lightly—mostly resolved through time jumps rather than prolonged angst.

    The characters are cute and easy to root for. Although the title labels this as a curvy girl romance, there’s very little physical description of Charlie’s size throughout the book. She’s confident in her attractiveness and briefly questions whether she might be too heavy for Rhett, but beyond that, it’s largely left to the reader’s imagination.

📚 Availability:

Available on Amazon for $2.99 by clicking here.

⭐ You’ll like this book if you enjoy:

• Cozy, Hallmark-style romances
• Small-town settings
• Low-angst love stories
• Workplace and hidden-identity romance
• Sweet reads with light spice

Book Review: New Year's Nuisance by Tonya Kappes (Holiday Cozy Mystery Book 4)

     Holiday Junction goes out of it's way to celebrate every holiday featuring everything, including a secret Merry-Maker. Newish town resident, Violet, has been given this task and she has roped in a long term resident. But, setting up for the holiday is the last thing on Violet's mind as there has been a murder. Hillary was notorious for causing trouble, standing firm in her belief that everything in their town should stay the same. Now she's found strung up in the little village and Violet wants to help. 

    I was reading Holiday themed books for a minute there and I happened to own this book when I looked up a New Year's read. This is book 4 in a series and I have serious regrets about not starting with Book 1. I was able to get broad strokes with the story, but little nuances I feel were missed or lost on me by not starting with Book 1.  

    I did enjoy this cute murder mystery, though so I may backtrack and read them anyways. Even if there are spoilers of some things that happen in the earlier books. The author does a good job of constantly shifting the blame for the murder with plausible reasons each time why that person could have done it. Then there is the romance aspect to the book, but it is very low-key and hallmarky. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $8.50 by clicking here. 

Book Review: A Billionaire Butler for Christmas by Dobi Daniels (Dexington Christmas Billionaires Book 2)

     Emily's world comes crashing down when some rich snob gets her fired for getting a coffee for a friend at work. Then her car is towed because that same jerk had it towed for where she parked it. Then she gets a notice at her apartment that she has to move. To make matters worse when she shows up to the job interview she runs into him again. Things could not possibly get worse. 

    This is another Hallmarky book. It is all the feels and very cutesy. Butler who is loaded's family asks him to help at a Christmas event. After a string of bad luck with one fiery woman the peace of party-planning shouldn't be too bad. 

    It was a completely adorable low spice contemporary romance. No trigger warnings here other than a crazy ex. Well...crazy ex brother in law? Unless you count age-gap as a trigger. Then there is a bit of an age gap with the characters. 

    I would absolutely read more by this author in the future. This is book 2 in a series, but I don't feel like I missed out on anything not starting at book 1. From what I can tell thee books can absolutely be read as a stand-alone. 

    The characters are sweet, the MMC isn't afraid to apologize, and things are well communicated no matter the stage in the relationship Emily and Geoffrey are at. 

    This book is available on Amazon for $5.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

     Alexis' parents are renowned surgeons and her brother followed in those footsteps. So she was left to her own devices. Mostly. Being a lowly ER doctor wasn't in her mother's plans for her, but since she was dating the head surgeon at the hospital it was tolerated. Until she broke up with him for not keeping it in his pants. Now, she's in some nowhere town sitting at a bar. A bet, a grilled cheese, and a baby goat later her life is turned upside down by the sexy Daniel. 

    I follow narrator Laura Horrowitz on basically everything. About a year and a half ago she and Cooper (don't know his last name, but his Tiktok is Uncle Cooper) were doing a duet style narration of the bar scene and oof. All of the yes. As I read this book I only heard Cooper's voice for Daniel. It. Was. Wonderful. 

    I have never finished a book so fast and then been DEVESTATED that it was over. I loved Daniel. I loved the goat. I loved the dog. I loved Alexis. Hell I loved the cranky old man down the road. The book was a Hallmark story and was just so sweet. 

    This is the first book I have read by Abby Jimenez, but I can promise it won't be the last. There is another book in this series, but I haven't read it yet. That being said, this book can absolutely be read as a standalone. No unfinished business and a wonderful epilogue. 

    I will absolutely be getting a shelf trophy of this to go back and re-read. I genuinely can't think of any potential triggers in this book. There are sex scenes, but they aren't overly descriptive. The ex is whiney and a cheater, but not the kidnap and destroy you kind. It's just a cute hallmarky contemporary romance that is sometimes just what you need. 

    This book is available on Amazon for $11.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: 30 Nights with the Billionaire by JM Snap (Billionheirs Book 2)

     30 nights. She had agreed to this. Her flight had a layover and, of course, there was only one room in the hotel. The man who had sat next to her on the plane offered to split the cost and get to share the room. She agreed and that night they fell asleep together on the couch. Ben didn't sleep. Not without his meds and never well. Except tonight. With Regina. So 30 nights of being his pillow. 

    This book was adorable from premise to fruition. 1 room at the hotel. I am thinking immediate spice book. But no. It was cute and they fell asleep watching tv together. Only to find out Ben has insomnia and is rarely ever able to rest. He gets real sleep for the first time in years and convinces Regina to be his pillow for the next 30 days. From here the book starts to slowly build on the romance with the FMC often confused as to her actual relationship status with Ben. 

    I loved EVERY character in this book. Regina, Ben, his parents, his sister, and his best friend. I love the thrown in background romance as well. And her relationship with the bestie? All of the yes. 

    This is book 2 in a series and I have not read book 1. I don't feel like I missed anything and was clueless going into this read. So, at least with this book in the series, you can read it as a standalone. I fully intent to read more by this author in the future, even if it is very hallmarky. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here.