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Dear readers, it's time to say goodbye, for now. Books Eater will not be returning in 2025. But it's not the end of our reading and writing journeys. If you wish to stay in touch and follow bookish news then you will be glad to know that from now on I will be posting on ' Between the Pages of a Book .' ( https://betweenthepagesofabook.com ) There, you will read not only my latest reviews and views but also my original short stories and poetry every month. The best part is that you can sign up for a newsletter and never miss a post. Happy Reading, always!!

Review: Curse of the Sphinx by Raye Wagner

Synopsis How long can a monster stay hidden in plain sight? Seventeen year-old Hope Nicholas has spent her entire life on the run. But no one is chasing her. In fact, no one even knows she exists. With her mom, she’s travelled from town to town and school to school, barely staying long enough to meet anyone, let alone make friends. And she’ll have to keep it that way. It’s safer. When her mother is brutally ripped away from her, Hope’s life shatters. Is this the fulfilment of Apollo’s curse, murder from the shadow monsters of the Underworld, or have the demigods finally found her? Orphaned and alone, Hope flees again, but this time there’s no one to teach her who to trust—or how to love. Set in a universe where mythology is alive and well in the modern world,  Curse of the Sphinx  irresistibly blends action, suspense and romance Review This is a myth about demigods, monsters and gods. Story revolves around a sphinx, a monster. Hope is on the run as gods are a...

Cover Reveal: Anchor (Wake #3) by M. Mabie

Synopsis I believe in love at first sight. Now I know soulmates exist. Nothing has ever been easy for us. Every fight, every struggle, has been worth it. I’m stubborn, but what woman isn’t? She’s hard work and I love the overtime. He’s frustrating and unpredictable. I hope he never changes. I love driving her crazy. That’s half the fun. Lou’s sexy curls. Honeybee’s pink nose. He still looks at me like I’m precious and unflawed. She treats me like I’m the center of her world. Our future will be full of happiness. Despite everything, we’re two of the lucky ones. I took the bait. She was a lucky catch. He is the wind in my sail. She’s the anchor that grounds me. The wake our love made is beautiful. Every day I thank God for her. No matter the hurdles, we’ve jumped them side-by-side. No matter the obstacles, we’ve made it through together. For better or for worse, I’d do it again. I’ll love and protect her all the days of my life. We made it. ...

Review: Beauty and the Bachelor by Naima Simone

Synopsis Billionaire Lucas Oliver is hell bent on revenge. And his plan begins when Sydney Blake—the stunning daughter of his enemy—is tricked into bidding on Lucas at a bachelor auction. Then he serves up a little blackmail...followed by a marriage proposal Sydney has no choice but to accept. Sydney has been controlled by her family her whole life. When Lucas threatens to reveal her father's shady business, she is once again forced to do her duty for her family. But worse—oh so much worse—is the rush of lust that Lucas ignites in her blood.  Lucas is determined to make Sydney suffer, but it’s tough when he can’t keep from touching her–or thinking about touching her–all the time. She’s not fairing much better since she’s engaged to a darkly handsome beast intent on destroying her entire family...along with her heart. 5-Stars Review It was a great read. I loved the story and characters as well. It was quite interesting and chemistry between Sydney and Lucas was off-the-chart...

Review: Falling for the P.I. by Victoria James

Synopsis Professor Kate Abbott's fresh start in Still Harbor was the beginning of the life that she and her two best friends always imagined for themselves. Still, being a working single parent of a special needs daughter hasn't exactly improved Kate's love life. But Kate's preference for nachos over men quickly disappears when she meets the oh-so-sexy Matt Lane. Until she finds out he's a cop. Matt is a former cop-turned-private investigator, and he knows fear when he sees it. A cop clearly spooked Kate…or hurt her. Still, something about the gorgeous professor catches his attention, and despite his “no settling down” policy, he can't resist her. But all of the attraction in the world won't be enough to overcome Kate's past. 5-Stars Review An exceptional read! I enjoyed this book very much, especially because I loved both main characters. Although its different from usual Bliss titles but I didn't mind that. Kate and Matt's story was...

Review: Exposing the Heiress by Jennifer Apodaca

Synopsis This Marine will protect her at all costs... When wealthy heiress Alyssa Brooks finds out her stepfather has been paying her fiancé to marry her, she's humiliated and betrayed. She quickly breaks the engagement, only to be blackmailed by her now  ex -fiancé, who threatens both Alyssa and the son she gave up for adoption. With nowhere to go, she turns to the one man she can trust. Former Marine sniper Hunter Reece's lethal skills could save Alyssa's life. But his little sister's best friend has turned into a woman, who is an irresistible mix of secrets and sexiness. And while Hunter can trust himself to protect her, he can't trust himself to keep his attraction hidden...or even pretend to be the man that Alyssa remembers. Because the only way to keep the lovely heiress safe is to become the one thing he knows she could never love...a killer.   5-Stars Review I enjoyed reading this romantic mystery. Alyssa is a celebrity, whose life is constantly di...

Review: Summer of Fire by Kitty Pilgrim

Synopsis When nature takes charge, sparks fly On the beautiful island of Capri, a royal princess begins a secret love affair, oblivious to the dangers that surround her. Internationally renowned novelist Kitty Pilgrim chronicles a modern thriller based in the historic volcanic region of Southern Italy. Her characters, archaeologist John Sinclair and oceanographer Cordelia Stapleton, team up once again for a tale of glamour and romance that spans every level of society—from the dangerous criminal underworld of Naples to the jet set of Europe. 5-Stars Review Wow! This book is a mixture of many things, there is mystery, thrill, romance, drama, danger, beautiful and interesting places and characters. In other words it is a book in which everyone can find something to like. at first the story moves slowly but after a while it picked pace and moved smoothly onwards. There are many characters whose lives are intertwined in subtle way. At first connection may not be so clear but by th...

Tour Stop + Giveaway: Claiming the She-Wolf by Louisa Bacio

Black Hills Wolves Claiming the She-Wolf by Louisa Bacio When her older brother leaves the Black Hills to go to college, Tala Graystone stays behind, determined to restore their dilapidated home into a B&B for the pack. As more people return to the area, the need for temporary housing increases. Now, if only she can find someone to help with the heavy lifting. Yas Collins fled Los Lobos as a child with his mother. As he struggles with his wolf and overpowering shifts, a desire for nature and the forest strikes hard. Black Hills, South Dakota, beckons him. With a background in construction, he easily finds work at Tala’s dilapidated B&B, but not everyone in town greets him with open arms. As the remodel gets underway, Tala and Yas fight their growing attraction. Yas doesn’t trust his wolf urges around beautiful B&B owner. The she-wolf, however, has other plans. Excerpt from Claiming the She-Wolf : A growl from low in his throat threatened to escape. The ru...

Review: Crazy Over You by Wendy Sparrow

Synopsis She's on the sheriff's most wanted list. Waking up with a naked woman holding a knife at his throat is just about the last thing Sheriff Travis Flynn expected. And the brother she's looking for? A murderer. And dead. Probably. But the real shock comes when she insists she's not a Lycan. LeAnn Wilcox isn't looking for love...especially not from some wolf in sheriff's clothing. She operates on the other side of the law. Once she finds her brother-alive-she'll get out of the pack's territory and go back to her regular, normal, non-furry life of changing jobs and her name whenever her past closes in. The cool, logical Sheriff has finally met his match, but LeAnn's life is at stake if she won't claim her place in the pack, especially once his control over the pack is challenged and her brother's fate is questioned. 5-Stars Review This book hilarious. If you want to read about "crazy" Lycans then this one is defi...

Review: A Haunting Desire by Julie Mulhern

Synopsis Murder in the streets. And passion in the shadows... New Orleans, 1902 A killer walks the streets of New Orleans, eviscerating men and leaving them in the streets, and for madam Trula Boudreaux, it's bad for business. Trula needs help but she's not prepared for Zeke Barnes, the charming would-be savior who darkens her doorway-or the yearning he awakens. For while Trula knows well the delights of lust, she avoids love at all costs... Investigating the killer was one thing, but Zeke can't help but be enchanted by the gorgeous mystery woman who runs an exclusive brothel. Caught between his duty to protect the city and his clear-as-day desire for Trula, Zeke sets about capturing Trula's heart-or at least a place in her bed. But with every moment Trula resists, Zeke falls into greater danger. For his investigation into the haunted city and madam doesn't just risk his heart but both their lives.   4-Stars Review Haunting Desire is a suspenseful novel. A m...

Review: Risk Me (Silver Strands #2) by Lexi Scott

Synopsis For Cohen Rodriguez, getting dumped by his girlfriend was bad enough. Being told he's “not impulsive enough” was just the cheap parting gift. Still, he takes a break from his über responsible ways and dates his way through Silver Strand. Except it's not exactly turning out the way he thought... On top of that, there's Maren Walshe, whose combination of sexy and down-to-earth is everything Cohen wants in a girl. But while they've recently been talking on the phone and texting every day, they've never actually met. Now Maren wants to meet. In person. Faced with turning his oh-so-safe fantasy girl into an uncertain reality, Cohen and Maren are both about to dive head first, ready or not. 4-Stars Review This is a story about taking chances, letting go of the past and moving forward. First half of the book is light-hearted, full of humour and a lot of texting. Maren and Cohen talk on phone almost everyday. They are co-workers, both love their daily ...