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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: The Duke's Rules of Engagement by Jennifer Haymore

Synopsis Some matches are made in hell… Joanna Porter loves being one of London’s hottest up-and-coming matchmakers. But her heavenly vocation is about to turn into a nuptial nightmare—thanks to the Duke of Crestmont. He’s as handsome as he is insufferable and  obsessed  with all things proper. Matching him would cement Jo’s status as England’s greatest matchmaker. Except, of course, the impossible-to-please duke refuses all of her most eligible ladies…confirming his status as a complete and utter pain in her petticoats. The Duke of Crestmont can’t believe he needs a matchmaker—let alone this spitfire of a woman whose kissable mouth and dancing, impertinent gray eyes tease him ruthlessly. But the people of his estate are counting on him to find a duchess. A proper lady with a flawless pedigree and immaculate deportment. So why can’t he stop himself from wanting his pert, lively matchmaker…instead of the perfect duchess? Now the entire  ton  is watching as this determ...

Author Spotlight: Jazalyn

Hollow: A Love Like a Life A ghost spirit of dark's universe falls in love with a ghost spirit of light's universe, and while they cannot meet, for they wander around separate realms and spacetimes, they live their love through a secret and sacred interaction. Add to Goodreads Shelf Review It's a beautiful collection of poems about spiritual love. Some poems have a sad, dark tone while some are positive and uplifting. But mostly, they are about a love that is hard to return. Some lines resonated with me a lot and overall, I enjoyed the book. I'm glad I got a chance to read it. I rarely read poetry and only write inspirational and thought-provoking poems. So, this book is definitely a unique experience for me. I have this personal opinion that you can only fully appreciate poetry when you find it relatable. I want to thank Jazalyn for proving me wrong. I would definitely recommend this book to poetry lovers. Rose: Future Heart A beautiful and charismatic but blowsy and l...

Now Live: When the Worlds Collide by Fizza Younis

  Synopsis Take a plunge into a mysterious world of magic and mayhem... All Sameer wants is to find his missing friend, not realizing that following someone in the dead of night might lead him straight to the Underworld . Now, his life will never be the same. Exploring the universe is her childhood dream. Unfortunately, the only time a fairy may leave the Fairy Woods is when it's her time to go to the Beyond . Noreen never thought her time would come so soon. Zim has been alone most of his life. After all, the Otherworld isn't known for happy families. But when an unexpected guest arrives at his doorstep, he starts craving more. He wants someone he can rely on who will not leave him at the first sign of discomfort. But is Meena that person, or is she just a temporary distraction? Only one place on Aboveworld  sells magic, and that's where Rayan must go to find an answer. What if he discovers that everything he knows about himself is a lie? It can mess with a person's h...

Review: Much Ado About Nothing by Eva Devon

Synopsis As far as William Easton―the Duke of Blackheath―is concerned, love can go to the devil. Why would a man need passion when he has wealth, a stately home, and work to occupy his mind? But no one warned the duke that a fiery and frustratingly strong-willed activist like Lady Beatrice Haven can also be a stunning, dark-haired siren who tempts a man’s mind, body, and soul. Lady Beatrice is determined to never marry. Ever. She would much rather fight for the rights of women and provoke the darkly handsome Duke of Blackheath, even if he does claim to be forward-thinking. After all, dukes―even gorgeous ones―are the enemy. So why does she feel such enjoyment from their heated exchanges? But everything changes when Beatrice finds herself suddenly without fortune, a husband, or even a home. Now her future depends on the very man who sets her blood boiling. Because in order to protect his esteemed rival, the Duke of Blackheath has asked for Beatrice’s hand, inviting his once-enemy into hi...

Review: A Governess Should Never Deny a Duke by Emily Windsor

Synopsis A question to rouse fear within the breast of any prospective governess but for Isabelle, a lady with impeccable references and tightly pinned hair, it barely raises a brow. “So tell me, Miss Beaujeu, why should I employ you as governess?” But this rugged Welsh duke of an employer is unlike any other: dubbed  Mean, Moody & Mysterious  in gossip columns, he’s known to scowl a path through London society. And why have three governesses fled his employ within the last twelvemonths? "I appoint you as governess. When can you start?" Rhys Cadogan, the Duke of Aberdare, never procrastinates. And besides, with a house party to be hosted at his coastal estate, the sole purpose of which is to find him a wife, he’s in somewhat of a rush. But this drab-gowned paragon of a governess is unlike any other: lauded in her references, she exudes composure and intelligence, a perfect fit for his troubled niece. So why do Miss Beaujeu’s eyes also flash with a wild silvered gleam? The...

Review: The Duke's Accidental Bride by Eva Devon

Synopsis Never trust a rake to find you a husband… Lady Jaqueline Peabody is  extremely  vexed. Her nemesis, the Duke of Stone, has just ruined her life by matching her sister with a perfect gentleman. Except the gentleman in question has little in the way of income. With the family fortune in tatters, it means Jacqueline is tasked with marrying well—and must bid adieu to her dreams of a lovely spinsterhood with her pianoforte. James Haven has a respectable title and a rogue’s reputation. After all, love and passion can lead only to disaster. While he’s eschewed marriage for himself, he enjoys great success with matching London’s most eligible ladies and gentlemen. So if Jacqueline needs a wealthy husband, he’ll find her one. Love need not apply! Only, James is having the devil of time finding the perfect husband for the spirited female. And certainly not because he’s falling for Lady Jacqueline, who heats his desire and dares to stand slipper-to-boot with him.  Ridiculou...

Review: Sold on Love (Maple Falls #3) by Kathleen Fuller

She’s a high-fashion realtor; he’s a low-maintenance mechanic. What on earth could they have in common? Synopsis Dressed in designer labels and cruising around town in her red Mercedes, workaholic realtor Harper Wilson presents the picture of success in charming Maple Falls. But Harper’s carefully cultivated image is resting on a shaky foundation. With a sudden drought in sales, she’s starting to see her professional dreams—along with her posh lifestyle—slipping away. Car trouble brings her to mechanic Rusty Jenkins, and their unlikely friendship is taken to the next level when the laid-back Rusty allows her to give him a makeover for a charity bachelor auction. Harper soon discovers that beneath the town mechanic’s wild beard and grease-stained clothing lies a true Southern gentleman—someone with a kind heart and dreams of his own. Their chemistry is undeniable, but as they get closer, past fears and relationships start to creep in, reminding them of just how much is at stake when car...

Review: First Bride to Fall by Ginny Baird

Synopsis Nell Delaney will do almost anything for her parents and her two sisters. But enter a marriage of convenience to save the family’s coffee shop? Too far. So Nell and her sisters strike a deal: whoever hasn’t found love in thirty days has to step up to take one for the team. The good news? Nell knows the perfect guy to fall in love with. The bad news? She’s going to have to pretend she likes the outdoors…a lot. Adventure guide Grant Williams knows immediately that Nell is not exactly Little Miss Outdoorsy. She’s a walking natural disaster—an amazingly adorable disaster. And whoa, their chemistry is unbelievable. Everything between them is so perfect, he’s not even a little bit shocked when he starts thinking of forever… Right up until he catches the town gossiping about the Delaney sisters’ bargain and realizes she’s just using him to win a bet. Unfortunately, his family’s unreliable reputation means he can’t just dump one of the town’s sweethearts. No, she needs to dump him. If...

Review: The Lord Pretender (Red Lion Ladies #1) by Sawyer North

Synopsis Step 1: Come up with the perfect plan Emma Watts was almost the perfect lady. That is, until her father joined the notorious Prometheans’ Club and gambled away all her prospects. Now, cast out of society, and with only her name intact, Emma will do what a young, intelligent lady can when she is thwarted by circumstance. Take revenge, of course. And the gentlemen's club, including its members, is first on the list… Step 2: Find your target Simon, the Earl of Blackburn, the most prominent member of the Prometheans, knows firsthand how dangerous a wily woman with an agenda can be; after all, his mother is the most devious of the species. But a string of chance encounters with a charming and breathtaking stranger leads him to reconsider.    Step 3: Then watch your plans go beautifully to pieces Upon learning that a mystery woman is digging up dirt on his club brothers, Simon volunteers to uncover her identity and ruin her by any means necessary.  But all it takes is ...

Review: Despair (The Deadly Seven #8) by Lana Pecherczyk

Synopsis Do villains deserve their happy ever after? Daisy Lazarus is the genetically modified warrior of the forgotten deadly sin despair. After spending most of her life as the villain, she has finally been brought back into the fold and wants nothing more than to fit in, find herself, and to prove she was worth saving. But the more she tries to be like her heroic siblings, the more her fears try to pull her back into the darkness. Firefighter Axel Alvares has done bad things, including being one of the Syndicate’s fanatical thugs for hire. But after refusing to turn a blind eye to Daisy’s torture, he learns the right reasons sometimes have devastating consequences. He’s pulled into the midst of a deadly battle to save the world, to the center of despair, and to the woman who sits at the heart of it… As the mad leader of the Syndicate diverts from his original plan, kicking up chaos no one saw coming, family bonds will be tested, personal growth may be for nothing and love may not co...