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Review: How Not to Kidnap a Prince by S.M. Quill

Sep 28, 2021 | 0 comments

Rating: 3 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel It was supposed to be the crime to end all crimes. Well, the crime to end their crimes, at least, as Raphius and his gang decide to kidnap the prince of Aurusia for a prince’s ransom. It would...

FILED UNDER: 3 stars, Elizabeth's reviews, Fantasy
TAGGED: enemies to lovers, found family, kidnapping, magic, opposites attract, Reading Challenge Month 2021, S.M. Quill

Excerpt: The Lights on Knockbridge Lane by Roan Parrish

Sep 28, 2021 | 0 comments

Today I am so pleased to welcome Roan Parrish to Joyfully Jay. Roan has come to talk to us about her latest release, The Lights on Knockbridge Lane. Please join me in giving her a big welcome! Excerpt Adam followed his daughter to Wes’ front door. It opened...

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TAGGED: Roan Parrish

Winners!

Sep 27, 2021 | 1 comment

I have some more winners to announce today! First off, we have a winner for Under the Rainbow Week in our Reading Challenge Month. This week was sponsored by Carina Press who donate a fabulous bundle of paperback books. Congratulations to…. Shante’ We...

FILED UNDER: Winner
TAGGED: A.E. Lister, Edie Montreux, Jodi Payne, Reading Challenge Month 2021

Review: Descent of Ravens by A.C. Andrews

Sep 27, 2021 | 13 comments

Rating: 4.5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Rio is a healer first, a novice second, and he’s only a few months away from taking his vows to become a true priest of Astara. The goddess herself choses Rio to be her voice, and speaks to...

FILED UNDER: 4.5 stars, Fantasy, Kris' Reviews
TAGGED: A.C. Andrews, abuse, Bel’s War Series, clergy, magic, mental health, mythology, necromancer, Reading Challenge Month 2021, reincarnation, self published, transphobia, war

Review: Not What it Seems by Nicky James

Sep 27, 2021 | 16 comments

Rating: 3.75 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Dr. Cyrus Irvine is a well-known psychiatrist. He gets called in on the more difficult cases and that’s where he is currently headed—to give a second opinion on the mental health of a man...

FILED UNDER: 3.75 stars, Contemporary, Michelle's Reviews
TAGGED: age gap, doctor, foster care, murder, mystery, Nicky James, prison, psychiatrist, Reading Challenge Month 2021, self published, serial killer

Review: The Bachelor’s Valet by Arden Powell

Sep 27, 2021 | 18 comments

Rating: 3.5 stars Buy Links: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Alphonse Hollyhock is perfectly content with his life. He is handsome and wealthy and lives a life of leisure, with his incredibly competent and unflappable valet, Jacobi, by...

FILED UNDER: 3.5 stars, Historical, Jay's Reviews, Paranormal
TAGGED: Arden Powell, boss/employee, Flos Magicae series, magic, Reading Challenge Month 2021, self published, valet

Excerpt: Sailor Proof by Annabeth Albert

Sep 27, 2021 | 1 comment

Today I am so pleased to welcome Annabeth Albert to Joyfully Jay. Annabeth has come to share an exclusive excerpt from her latest release, Sailor Proof. Please join me in giving her a big welcome! Excerpt Longtime readers know how much I love an “only one bed”...

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TAGGED: Annabeth Albert

Reading Challenge Month: Judge a Book By Its Cover Week!

Sep 26, 2021 | 6 comments

Hi everyone! I can hardly believe it, but today we are starting our fourth and final week in our 7th Annual Reading Challenge Month! I can never believe how quickly this event seems to fly by! Our final challenge is Judge a Book By Its Cover Week! I love a beautiful...

FILED UNDER: News and Notes
TAGGED: Reading Challenge Month 2021