I read a lot of books in November (Am I the only one who needed to escape from reality this past month?), and all of them except one were fantasy, paranormal, or historical (I really needed to escape from reality). Here are some books that I especially enjoyed in November:
Vespers by Liv Rancourt and Irene Preston: Vespers is an intriguing take on vampire stories. I loved Thaddeus, a religious demon-hunting vampire, and Sarasija, hired to be his assistant for the year without knowing what that really means. The New Orleans gothic setting is gorgeous. There's action, suspense, and a group of monks I find a bit suspicious. We also have a bit of tension between Thad with his Catholic faith and Sara who isn't Catholic and sees things through a different lens. Bonfire is a holiday novella that gives us a bit more of Thad and Sara. I enjoyed it immensely too, and I'm excited for more in this series.
Do You Want to Start a Scandal? by Tessa Dare: I so enjoy Tessa Dare's historical romances, and this one was lovely. Witty, sexy, and delightful. A light, fun historical read with a hint of both James Bond and Clue to it.
Resistance by Amy Rae Durresson: I have had this book on my Kindle since it came out, and I don't know why it took me so long to read it. I loved Reawakening, the first book in this fantasy series (with dragons!), and I loved Resistance too. This is a really wonderful world. I can't wait for more of it.
Daring Fate by Megan Erickson: Megan Erickson is another author whose books I always enjoy. Daring Fate is her first paranormal romance, and it was so good. It has werewolves and zombie werewolves and really interesting worlbuilding and characters I loved. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
Vespers by Liv Rancourt and Irene Preston: Vespers is an intriguing take on vampire stories. I loved Thaddeus, a religious demon-hunting vampire, and Sarasija, hired to be his assistant for the year without knowing what that really means. The New Orleans gothic setting is gorgeous. There's action, suspense, and a group of monks I find a bit suspicious. We also have a bit of tension between Thad with his Catholic faith and Sara who isn't Catholic and sees things through a different lens. Bonfire is a holiday novella that gives us a bit more of Thad and Sara. I enjoyed it immensely too, and I'm excited for more in this series.
Do You Want to Start a Scandal? by Tessa Dare: I so enjoy Tessa Dare's historical romances, and this one was lovely. Witty, sexy, and delightful. A light, fun historical read with a hint of both James Bond and Clue to it.
Resistance by Amy Rae Durresson: I have had this book on my Kindle since it came out, and I don't know why it took me so long to read it. I loved Reawakening, the first book in this fantasy series (with dragons!), and I loved Resistance too. This is a really wonderful world. I can't wait for more of it.
Daring Fate by Megan Erickson: Megan Erickson is another author whose books I always enjoy. Daring Fate is her first paranormal romance, and it was so good. It has werewolves and zombie werewolves and really interesting worlbuilding and characters I loved. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
The Soldier's Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian: I actually started this book back in October, but then I got sick and I couldn't concentrate on anything so I put it down. I'm so glad I picked it back up in November because it was a fun enemies to lovers type romance with great banter and characters. I'm looking forward to the next in this series too.
Ash and Echoes by August Li: Here's another book that I've had on my Kindle for way too long without reading. This is the first book in a fantasy series with excellent worldbuilding and an intriguing plot. I'll be picking up the rest of the series soon since this one ended on a bit of a cliffhanger and I need to know what happens.
Lessons for Suspicious Minds by Charlie Cochrane: The Cambridge Fellows is one of my favorite mystery series. They're enjoyable historical cozy mysteries with wonderful characters that I'm always happy to visit over and over again.
A Christmas Hex by Jordan L. Hawk: I think I love anything Jordan L. Hawk writes. This short story takes place in her historical paranormal Hexworld series, though you don't have to have read the others to understand this one. I found the characters lovely, and my only complaint is that I want more of them!
A Family for Christmas by Jay Northcote: This is the only contemporary romance I read in November, and it was a nice start to my holiday reading. A sweet, sexy, light read about two adorable, awkward characters, a fun family, and some cute animals at Christmas.
As you can see, I started my holiday reading at the end of November. Most of the books I read in December will be holiday romances. There's just something about them and the warm, giddy, happy feeling they provoke. I'll do a separate post with some of my favorites soon.
What have you been reading? What's next up on your to be read?
Ash and Echoes by August Li: Here's another book that I've had on my Kindle for way too long without reading. This is the first book in a fantasy series with excellent worldbuilding and an intriguing plot. I'll be picking up the rest of the series soon since this one ended on a bit of a cliffhanger and I need to know what happens.
Lessons for Suspicious Minds by Charlie Cochrane: The Cambridge Fellows is one of my favorite mystery series. They're enjoyable historical cozy mysteries with wonderful characters that I'm always happy to visit over and over again.
A Christmas Hex by Jordan L. Hawk: I think I love anything Jordan L. Hawk writes. This short story takes place in her historical paranormal Hexworld series, though you don't have to have read the others to understand this one. I found the characters lovely, and my only complaint is that I want more of them!
A Family for Christmas by Jay Northcote: This is the only contemporary romance I read in November, and it was a nice start to my holiday reading. A sweet, sexy, light read about two adorable, awkward characters, a fun family, and some cute animals at Christmas.
As you can see, I started my holiday reading at the end of November. Most of the books I read in December will be holiday romances. There's just something about them and the warm, giddy, happy feeling they provoke. I'll do a separate post with some of my favorites soon.
What have you been reading? What's next up on your to be read?
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