L. L. MacRae My name is Lauren, and I’m a fantasy author of character-driven stories and epic adventure. My books usually contain dragons, rarely feature romance, and are typically fun and hopeful. I live in a tiny village in the UK, have a degree in Psychology, and was a professional copywriter before going full-time as Read More
#Indieapril Author Spotlight: L. L. MacRae
ARC Review: Wild and Wicked Things by Francesca May
Thank you so much to Netgalley, the publisher Orion Books, and Nazia Khatun for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. I didn’t know much about this book before requesting it but I knew it was sapphic, roaring 20s, with witches. The latter two I love and the first one is an extra. Read More
#indieApril Kick-off
Just like last year, we’re celebrating indie authors in the month of April. There will be daily author spotlights and I’ve asked a few authors to a grand #indieapril sale! Celebrate the indie space The bookish indie space is ever-expanding. More authors are joining the indie author lifestyle, and whether that is going the self-published Read More
BBNYA Finalist: Accused by MN Jolley
Thank you to The Write Reads and the author for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is part of the BBNYA finalist tour, Accused won third place in the competition. I started reading this without knowing much about the book aside from the cover, title, and the Read More
Cover Reveal: Lucifer’s Favour
It’s been a long time coming but the sequel to Devil’s Deal is almost done. Lucifer’s Favour will be released in the second week of April. After a few extensive revision and editing rounds, I think I’m at the stage where I can say “It’s done.” I didn’t make it easy for myself, deciding early Read More
BBNYA Finalist: Our Bloody Pearl by D.N. Bryn
Thank you to The Write Reads and the author for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is part of the BBNYA Finalists tour. I didn’t know what to expect from Our Bloody Pearl by D.N. Bryn. I don’t like pirates (Captain Jack Sparrow might be the only Read More
Review: Princess Ever After by Connie Glynn
I joined an ultimate book tour hosted by The Write Reads and Penguin to celebrate the last book in The Rosewood Chronicles series. They gave me a copy of the first and last book in the series in exchange for an honest review. Read my review of Undercover Princess here. Disclaimer: I have only read Read More
BBNYA Finalist: Odriel’s Heirs by Hayley Reese Chow
Thanks to the Write Reads and the author for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is part of the BBNYA finalists tour. I read an excerpt of Odriel’s Heirs in the early rounds of BBNYA and added it to my TBR. Regardless of whether the book would Read More
Review: Undercover Princess by Connie Glynn
This week and next week will be different from the usual Friday posts. I’m joining an ultimate book tour hosted by The Write Reads and Penguin to celebrate the last book in The Rosewood Chronicles series. They gave me a copy of the first and last book in the series in exchange for an honest Read More
BBNYA Finalist: Beneath Cruel Fathoms by Anela Deen
Thank you to The Write Reads and the author for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is part of the BBNYA winner tour. Once I learned this book existed, it’s been on my wishlist. The blurb intrigued me and I’ve been interested in more Nordic folklore and Read More