Book Review: Boys’ Love by Rebecca James

Boys’ Love is the first novel in the Boys’ Love series. It focuses on the professional and personal relationship between new BL actor Rama and his on-screen partner Pravat.

Rama is new to acting and is finding himself under pressure to take an internship at his father’s company. He is standoffish and stoic but immediately has chemistry (both on screen and off) with Pravat.

Pravat faced a lot of backlash for being gay in an industry that prefers their male leads straight, so he finds himself conflicted when he begins developing feelings for Rama.

This is a short, slow-burn novel, which takes its time to get the readers acquainted with both the characters and the BL industry. I really liked the pacing and how you experienced the story from different characters POVs. I am looking forward to reading book 2 in the series.

Book Review: A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

This book was incredibly hard to put down once I had started reading it. The world is dark and gritty, filled with fragile alliances, betrayals around every corner, and vampires! Each character has been wonderfully crafted to suit the setting and the circumstances in which they find themselves. Everyone had an agenda, and who to trust is a constant question.

A Tempest of Tea has everything you want from a great fantasy novel. It ends on a cliff-hanger and I cannot wait to read the concluding novel!

Series Tour: Alvin Alonso’s Secret Files by Alex Woolfson

SERIES TOUR

Book Details

Series Title: Alvin Alonso’s Secret Files

Book 1: The Reluctant Incubus

Book 2: Incubus Vampire Slayer

Author: Alex Woolfson

Publisher: Cinnamon Roll Press

Cover Artist: https://trifbookdesign.com

Release Date: November 10, 2025

Pairing: MM

Tense/POV: first person, present tense, single POV

Genres: New Adult MM Urban Fantasy

Tropes: Reluctant Monster in Hiding, Touch-Starved Hero, High Action, Slow Burn, Medium Spice

Themes: Coming of Age, Self-Acceptance, Choosing Good over Evil, Finding One’s Power

Length: Book 1: 80,000 words, 263 pages/Book 2: 80,000 words, 267 pages

It is a two-part duet. Book 1 ends on a cliffhanger. Book 2 resolves the story.

Goodreads: Book 1 | Book 2

Buy Links – Available in Kindle Unlimited

Alvin Alonso’s Secret Files series

The Reluctant Incubus | Incubus Vampire Slayer

BOOK 1 – The Reluctant Incubus

I’ve always been afraid of the monster inside me. Now I might have to finally unleash it.

Blurb

A hilarious, high-action M/M Buffy the Vampire Slayer—but all grown up, made spicier, and with a scrappy and lovable monster as the hero.

Perfect for fans of TJ Klune, David R. Slayton, and K.D. Edwards.

I was born an incubus, a literal soul-sucking sex demon. But I’ve deliberately never fed, so I don’t have any powers.

Still, that doesn’t stop an arrogant fae prince from blackmailing me into stealing a magical watch from a creepy San Francisco mansion.

Turns out, the artifact contains Collin, an all-knowing spirit with serious golden retriever vibes who looks like a cute twentysomething guy my age. If I can keep him from the fae, he swears we can be together—even physically—without anyone getting hurt.

The wrinkle? He’s also being hunted by bloodthirsty vampires who need the watch to end the world.

And my only ally? A smoking-hot monster slayer who’s all “touch him and die” whenever I’m in danger but who would most certainly kill me if he ever discovered what I was.

I’ve spent my whole life trying to be good—and okay, maybe dreaming of someone who could make me feel less alone. But to save Collin and stop the apocalypse, I’ll have to feed.

And once I taste a soul, there might be no coming back.

The Reluctant Incubus kicks off the New Adult M/M urban fantasy duet Alvin Alonso’s Secret Files. There is a cliffhanger in Book 1—but don’t worry: Book 2, Incubus Vampire Slayer, will be released on the same day. You will be able to binge the whole story, all the way to Alvin’s deeply satisfying HFN.

Content warnings can be found here: https://alexwoolfson.com/reluctant-incubus-content-warnings/

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Book Review: The Children of Heaven by Reni Stankova

In this gripping conclusion to the Heaven Trilogy, the stakes could not be higher as the final battle for Heaven looms. Having found the help he was looking for, Dante now has to convince them to join him to save everything that he cares about. Raphael must overcome the sins of his ancestors to finally free the demons and put an end to the war.

I really enjoyed the final book in this trilogy. It kept me wanting to read more from the first page to the last. The end battle is action-packed, raw and emotional. The conclusion for the main characters is fitting and fully satisfying.  

I highly recommend this series. 

Book Review: A Magical Girl Retires by Park Seolyeon

This novel was not what I imagined it would be, but in a good way. The unnamed main character is at a desperate point in her life when a woman appears and tells her that she is destined to become a magical girl. Yet the reality is not like you see in manga or anime. The dangers come from unexpected sources and so do the powers.

I loved how unique the protagonist’s powers turned out to be, and also how she developed as a person because of it. The novel was a more realistic insight into the genre and the ending was, again, nothing like I thought it would be but again in a good way.

Book Review: The Secrets of Heaven by Reni Stankova

On the run from Heaven, Dante and Raphael must follow the path laid out for them whilst dodging old and new foes alike. Their journey was full of action and mystery, whilst allowing their romance to grow. Away from the court, there was more opportunity for tender moments between them and for them to be able to explore their relationship in great depth.

I think I enjoyed this second instalment more than the first. Away from the political restraints, it gave both main characters an opportunity to shine. The supporting cast gained further roles in this novel and I am looking forward to seeing how the series concludes.

Book Review: Bride by Ali Hazelwood

This is the first vampire/werewolf romance novel I have read and so I was not sure what to expect. Written from Misery’s (vampire’ POV) her arranged marriage to Alpha Lowe slowly begins to develop into genuine feelings. Nothing about the romance was rushed, which made it much more believable. This way it also added to the mystery element of the story, and enhanced that rather than distract from it.

Both Misery and Lowe had motivations for the marriage and those come together perfectly in combination with the outside forces at work. I found this book very hard to put down and recommend it for existing fans of vampire/werewolf romance as well as those wondering where to start with the genre.

Book Review: The Enemy of Heaven by Reni Stankova

The Enemy of Heaven is the first instalment of The Heaven Trilogy. Angel Raphael and Demon Dante are drawn together by recollections of their first chance meeting and then Raphael’s desire to save Dante’s life. Yet Raphael also seeks an ally in his dangerous political game to upend of the order of things and create a better world for all who live in it.

This is an action-packed political thriller, with an well-developed array of characters – both good and bad. The dynamic between Raphael and Dante is interesting and changes as the story progresses, as Dante becomes more sure of himself and Raphael perhaps less so.

If you want to read a different kind of angels and demons story, I recommend The Enemy of Heaven.

Book Review: The Death Wish by D K Girl

I admit, I did put off reading the finale to this series. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I did not want it to end. However, the finale did not disappoint. The pressure was on, the entire series had been building up to this and it was executed perfectly. There were no loose ends or questions. Everything was drawn together and the supporting characters were given their moments to shine. Of course, not everyone survived and goodbyes were hard, but necessary as the series came to its conclusion.

The ending for Pitch and Silas was fitting, and even though perhaps not as expected, the two were given the happiness that they deserved. I will miss this series and characters, and look forward to the author’s future works.

Book Review: Where Demons Reside by Kara Macris

This young adult novel provides a refreshing and unique take on the angels vs demons struggle. When Thomas Walker carries out his first exorcism under duress from his Grandfather, he begins to have doubts about whether he is actually helping the demons. When his Grandfather dies, he and his mother inherit his property and relocate to the very town that Thomas is desperate to get away from. However, when meeting his new neighbours, Thomas realises that there is another path mapped out for him, and one that involves his love interest Elijah too. 

I really enjoyed Where Demons Reside. Not only did the plot continually evolve to keep me guessing, the characters changed and developed so much as the novel progressed. Thomas, in particular, became much more sure of himself as well as ready to open up to other characters and stand up for himself. 

Young adult novel fans and lovers of the paranormal will enjoy reading Where Demons Reside as much as I did!