The Lion and the Deathless Dark (Crowns of Nyaxia #5) Carissa Broadbent

 

The Lion and the Deathless Dark (Crowns of Nyaxia #5)

By: Carissa Broadbent

Recommendation: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 - (Out of 5 🌕)

Genre: Fantasy, Romantasy, Paranormal

Length: 560 Pages

Pace: Medium

Moods: Emotional, Easy to Read, Romantic, Steamy, Page Turner 

Release Date: August 4, 2026

    The end of the Crowns of Nyaxia series is coming to a close. Carissa Broadbent is beginning to pull the strings from each duology tighter to bring every plot, every storyline to it's final conclusion.

Synopsis:

    Kyrene remembers what it was like before the sun fell. Since that time her life has been torn apart, family members lost to the vampires, nothing is as it was. For the past ten years she has wielded her sword as a bounty hunter for the goddess of justice, hunting both the souless and vampires alike.

    Septimus is a prince of the bloodborn vampires. He is looking for a way to end the curse that has impacted his people for hundreds of years. Septimus seeks vengeance just as much, if not more than Kyrene. When the two come together to fight a common enemy, a relationship develops that neither expected.

What I Loved:

• Nyaxia: I love the continuation of a story that I have followed closely from day one. Admittedly, I am also sad that I know the end is near.
• Kyrene's Backstory: Kyrene has so much depth of character. Throughout the book we learn about her struggles since the war between humans and vampires began. Her pain and suffering jumps out at your through the pages. It is difficult not to empathize with her past and what she has lost.
• The Curse: I enjoyed the history behind the Bloodborn curse, learning about Septimus's backstory, what makes him who he is, and the how the curse humanizes him. He can come across as uncaring at times, but you learn that is a cover to protect himself and his family.

I understand that every good story must come to an end. I am excited to see how Carissa Broadbent closes out this amazing series. Every chapter has been unique with amazing world building, character development, and mythos. The Crowns of Nyaxia is a series I can see myself re-reading again and again.

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

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Kiss Me Forever (Montgomery Ink Legacy #10) Carrie Ann Ryan

 

Kiss Me Forever (Montgomery Ink Legacy #10)

By: Carrie Ann Ryan

Recommendation: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 - (Out of 5 🌕)

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Fiction

Length: 410 Pages

Pace: Fast

Moods: Emotional, Easy to Read, Happily Ever After, Romantic, Wonderful Characters, Steamy, Page Turner, 

Release Date: June 8, 2026

    Kiss Me Forever is an emotional story about learning to deal with and move beyond the devastating grief of losing a loved one. Brooklyn Montgomery and Reece Fox come together at a time in their lives when they most need someone. 

Synopsis:

    Brooklyn Montgomery is technically Reece Fox's boss. She is one of multiple Montgomery cousins to share ownership of the family construction company. In the past, Brooklyn tried to pay Reece little attention. He often came across growly and grumpy. Not to mention he is ten years her senior and a close friend of her family. Still trying to get past the tragic death of her fiance, Brooklyn was not looking for a relationship.

    Reece Fox's life has never been easy. A former firefighter he was forced to end his career early due to an injury. He found a new career working with the Montgomerys reconstructing homes damaged by fire. Reece's life was tilted on it's side one more time when he learned he had a twelve year old daughter. When Brooklyn and Reece's daughter made a connection, Brooklyn and Reece found themselves having to confront something they both had been avoiding for a very long time.

What I Loved:

• Bella Fox: Twelve year old Bella found herself in a tragic situation. Having never met her father she is forced to live with him after the death of her mother. In the beginning she came across as angry and sullen but as time passed she began to open up enough to see a wonderful and talented young lady.
• Bella and Brooklyn's Relationship: Although it was never directly mentioned in the storyline, I like to think what brought Brooklyn and Bella together is the fact that they were both suffering from loss. Both in different stages but both still struggling with a tragedy.

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

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