The Sweetest Kind of Fate by Crystal Kind

Because Amber Sands is only a matchmaker, she's an outcast in the magical society and viewed as 'lesser' than the witches, mermaids, vampires, and other paranormal species. When Amber's rival, Ivy, comes wanting to utilize her skills regarding love, Amber's justifiably skeptical. To top it off, 

Ivy's convinced her sister should not marry the mermaid she's fallen in love with, and she needs Amber to prove the two are not a match. But when Amber sees Ivy's sister has chosen well, she also discovers there's more at stake. Now the two must begrudgingly work together to keep Ivy's sister safe, all while Amber struggles with her own love life. 

The magic system and premise in this book are really cute and following Amber through her life to see how everyone's fate turns out will keep you turning the pages. This is the second book in a trilogy. 

Read and reviewed by A. Nelson 

 The Seventh Sun by Lani Forbes

With a mixture of ancient mythologies, Lani Forbes weaved a tale of romance, mystery, and foreboding.  Told in third person from Prince Ahkin and Mayana's points of view, this adventure combines elements of the Bachelor combined with old-world histories that will keep you turning the pages. 

If you're a fan of mythology and romance, this is the book for you!

Read and reviewed by A. Nelson 

 The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost Kiss by Amy Noelle Parks

Evie Beckham first love has always been math. It's the one thing she truly understands, unlike emotions and other people. 

Caleb Covic is Evie's best friend but wishes he was more. He, along with Evie's roommate at their boarding school, are Evie's safe harbors. 

But when a new boy in school solves a math equation, his answer speaks to Evie's heart. Now Caleb must decide if he wants to watch Evie embark on the relationship he's always wanted with her, or risk their friendship by confessing his feelings. 

The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost Kiss is an adorable friends-to-lovers book that will keep you turning the pages. The innocence of Evie is endearing and Caleb's patience is the ideal boyfriend trait. This is one romance you won't regret reading. 

Read and reviewed by A. Nelson 

 Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis 

Noelle thought going to her old college reunion was a good idea, but when her ex ignores her, belongings from her late best friend are missing, and the weather traps her on the M4 British highway, she resigns herself otherwise. 

Imprisoned in her car with a dead cell phone and a faulty charging cable, Noelle thinks all is lost. That is until the handsome American in the next vehicle offers her his assistance. For the next eight hours, the two keep each other's company and sense a connection neither can explain. But once the roads clear, they think they'll never see each other again, but life has different plans for them...

Eight Perfect Hours is a delightful romance depicting the magic of a chance connection and just how small the world can be.

Read and reviewed by A. Nelson 

 An Alleged Rogue by Sian Ann Bessey

Unbeknownst to Lord Adam Dunsbourne rumors around town say he's holding his sister hostage at their estate and that he's gambled away his family's fortune. So now that the time has come for his sister to enter society, he's confused by his neighbors' cold reception. 

Upon hearing the gossip, Pheobe Hadford takes it upon herself to befriend Lord Dunsbourne's sister, Emily, and free her from his tyrannical grasp. However, the more she gets to know Emily and her brother, the more she questions the validity of what she's heard. 

As the truth unfolds, feelings between Phoebe and Adam grow, and together they work to restore his reputation and the real rogue behind the lies. 

This is a charming tale that depicts the sad truths about rumors and lies but handles them in a way we can all learn from. With strong characters and great writing, this is an enjoyable read I highly recommend. 

Read by A. Nelson