Author: Alyssa

Reflecting on 2023 and Setting New Goals

With the end of 2023 upon us, I’ve been spending some time reflecting on my reading for the year to help me identify what my goals are for 2024. I had some high highs in the reading world this year; from reading some new all time favorites to attending some […]


REVIEW – The Name Drop by Susan Lee

REVIEW – The Name Drop by Susan Lee

I had the amazing opportunity to meet Susan Lee at Steamy Lit Con in August 2023 (and some other associated events throughout the weekend). Not only is she one of the most delightful humans, she also gifted individuals on a K-drama inspired experience a e-ARC (advanced reader copy) of The […]


Monster Romance Recommendations – Halloween Vibes Part 2

Monster Romance Recommendations – Halloween ..

Part 2 of the mini-recommendations series of recommending different romance books that give me Halloween vibes. Today’s post is focused on monster romances. Whether you love demons or orcs or you’re looking for a kraken or a Jekyl/Hyde character, this list will have a little bit of everything for those […]


Paranormal Romance Recommendations – Halloween Vibes Part 1

Paranormal Romance Recommendations – Hallowe..

It is official the month of Halloween – my favorite time of year. To celebrate, I wanted to provide a bunch of different romance reads that give me Halloween vibes for all types of romance readers. This will primarily be a round up based on vibes alone – giving me […]


REVIEW: NO COOLDOWN FOR LOVE by Aliyah Burke

REVIEW: NO COOLDOWN FOR LOVE by Aliyah Burke

The third book in the Rock Falls series where an expert science journalist and an ex-NBA player get it on when they’re snowed in at a bed and breakfast in VT. However, I will note that you do not have to read this in order. I have not read the […]


Steamy Lit Con – Let’s Talk About It

In August, the Steamy Lit team hosted the inaugural Steamy Lit Con in Anaheim, CA. A successful first time event, this is one you’ll want to keep your eye on to attend in future years. Let’s talk about what it is, what came from the event, my TBR being toppled, […]


August is Over – Let’s Recap

August has come and gone, somehow, and I was thinking about how to sum up the month. I had so incredible highs attending Steamy Lit Con in Anaheim, CA, but I also barely read anything. I’m not kidding. I finished two (2), yes you read that right…TWO books. That aside, […]


Why Choose When You can have All Three – MAKING HER THEIRS by Lily Manning

Why Choose When You can have All Three – MAK..

When I saw the synopsis of Making Her Theirs I knew I needed to request an e-ARC to read. I love why choose romance and always jump at the chance to read others. There’s something about not having to choose between all of the love interests that creates an interesting […]


July – New Releases I’m Excited For

July – New Releases I’m Excited For

Thought I’d keep the same theme as June and post the new releases I’m excited about after the month has already begun. Each book listed below includes the sub-genre of romance, known tropes and any other information I can share. July 3: Knot So Lucky by Trilina Pucci Samantha gets […]


City Girl Falls for Bull Rider – FLAWLESS by Elsie Silver

City Girl Falls for Bull Rider – FLAWLESS by..

No one is more shocked that I am that a cowboy romance actually worked for me than me. This is a series that I have seen everywhere in the book world over the last several months, and I was able to get my hands on the audiobook through a previous […]