Careless (Ashford Creek #0.5) Carrie Ann Ryan

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Careless (Ashford Creek #0.5)

By: Carrie Ann Ryan

Recommendation: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 - (Out of 5 🌕)

Genre: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Best Friend's Sister

Length: 232 Pages**

Pace: Fast

Moods: Romantic, Page Turner, HEA, Wonderful Characters, Easy to Read, Quick Read

Release Date: November 10, 2025

        This an introduction novella by Carrie Ann Ryan for the Ashford Creek series. We first learned about the Ashfords in Pieces of Me, which was Briar and Gabriel's tragedy turned happily ever after. I am so excited to finally be revisiting the Ashford family. In Pieces of Me, Ryan made the family with a small town named after them seem so exciting, dramatic, and mysterious. This short story about Callum and Felicity is a teaser to what is yet to come.

Synopsis:

    Felicity Carter has been in love with her older brother's best friend since she was very young. She has elected to celebrate her 21st birthday with her college roommates in her home town of Ashford Creek. While there, she runs into Callum and realizes her feelings for him have never subsided.

    Callum Ashford certainly notices Felicity when he runs into her celebrating her birthday. She has grown into an intelligent, independent, beautiful woman but she is completely off limits to him. Not only is she his best friend's sister, she is ten years younger than him. She has not even graduated college yet. When Felicity finds herself in a difficult situation she reaches out to Callum, his protective instincts kick in and he immediately comes to her rescus.

    Careless is an introduction to Felicity and Callum's full story titled 'Legacy'. I can't wait to read this couples long anticipated story.

 I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.                                            

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Fallen City (Fallen City Duology #1) Adrienne Young

 

Fallen City (Fallen City Duology #1)

By: Adrienne Young

Recommendation: 🌕🌕🌕🌗 - (Out of 5 🌕)

Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantasy, Fiction

Length: 416 Pages

Pace: Slow

Moods: Challenging, Tense, Wonderful Characters, Great World Building, Original

Release Date: November 4, 2025

        I absolutely adore Adrienne Young. I have absorbed everything she has ever written and will continue to recommend her writing to anyone who will listen. I think she is brilliant. I am always open to readying any genre or topic. I have never before had the opportunity to delve into a story with an ancient Roman theme before. I enjoyed the mystical and magical aspect of Fallen City but the politics were just not for me. This is clearly an 'it's not you, it's me' situation. The story is well developed and the characters are interesting and well written. If you enjoy stores based around ancient Rome, a story that contains politics, a little romance, some original magic, a whole lot of political espionage as well as a revolution, this story is for you. 

Synopsis:

    Luca Matius only became the heir to his uncle's position as magistrate because he uncle was unable to have children of his own. Luca grew up poor, he understands what it is like to barely get by, he doesn't understand or agree with all the political strategy that plays out in the Forum. 

    Maris Casoeria was groomed by her mother to lead one of the most powerful factions in the forum. She was raised with plenty of opportunities and elected to become a novice to a powerful priestess. Maris thinks differently than those in her mother's circle. She has no desire to pay the game of politics. 

    The Counsel is keeping a large and dangerous secret. Should it get out there will be chaos amongst the citizens. When Luca's mentor is assassinated on the Forum floor he decides to take matters into his own hands. On the brink of a civil war, Luca and Maris must work to bring down the current government.

 I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.                                            

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