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  THE GOLDEN RECEIVER Creepin U Season 2 by Essie Sloane Release Date: October 7, 2026 Review Kieran was an unexpected grumpy human who was ready to be annoyed right off the bat. It wasn’t the impression I got of him at first, but once he joined Creepin U he seemed unable to people! And nothing makes him more of a black cloud than the chatty, happy Evander.  He is determined to welcome the human to the team and become friends.  But boy does Kieran make him work for it! They are a cute couple once they work through it all, where Kieran starts seeing the lighter side of life, and Evander becomes a little less full-on. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Kieran When I got recruited to transfer to Creelin University to play football, I thought this might be my chance. I would be the first human on the team. I would make campus history. Okay, really, I just liked the full scholarship that came with it. It was a great way to escape the small town I lived in with my Pop...

  FIRST KISS WITH A MOTHMAN Creepin U Season 2 by CD Rachels Release Date: October 5, 2026 Review An enjoyable and cute addition to season 2 of Creepin U. A blind student with a seeing-eye bird and a mothman. Mort had fame, and he hated it; he hates that people still only see him as that instead of a person. His chip makes him lash out, which leads to a very not-meet-cute between him and Arie. But slowly they find they actually have an amazing connection. And they are going to have to rely on that connection to deal with Arie’s family and the chaos they are about to bring! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis You’re formally readmitted to Creelin University, known locally as “Creepin U.” The only things wilder than the monsters prowling around campus are the spicy male/male love stories unfolding between classes. ‘First Kiss with a Mothman’ is a monster romance. This spicy novel sings the tale of one grumpy mothman and a blind dude new to the university. Don’t read unless y...

  THE LIAR IN ROOM 5 Halo House - Book Two by Kerry Kilpatrick Release Date: September 8, 2026 Review A sweet story of a boy who is starting over, for the first time really getting to decide what he wants for his life, and even better, doing it with the support of a wonderful Daddy who's patient and kind. I enjoyed the slow burn and build-up. They found something solid, something that shows you that you can rely on someone but also be yourself. It was lovely getting introduced to Halo House, and I’m sure there will be some wonderfully diverse stories to come. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Sometimes the hardest person to find is yourself. Andrew Greene I always thought I was pretty good at relationships. Sure, they ended eventually, but people break up. You dust yourself off, meet someone new, and move on. Looking back, I suppose I should have found it a little odd that my next boyfriend almost always came from my last boyfriend's group of friends. No one seemed t...

  BEAST Legends Series by Denver Shaw Release Date: September 4, 2026 Review The Beast is a sentinel of the forest. Living alone with only the Monster Network as regular contact. Then a photographer trying to find himself rents a cabin in his territory, and he can’t seem to stay away. Despite being a city boy who photographs weddings and the like, he fits beautifully in nature. It’s a slow burn with a hefty length, but there’s some great dialogue, a little cryptid intrigue, and some great lore.   I especially loved Calder turning to Boone for advice! Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis A grumpy cryptid falls for his sunshine human. I didn’t come to Wisconsin looking for a legend. I came to get out. Out of staged smiles. Out of corporate campaigns. Out of photographing happiness that felt manufactured. I was supposed to spend two months in the woods. No clients, no deadlines, just open sky, real silence, and nothing that needed editing. What I find instead… is Cal...

  MANEATER Legends Series by MM Wilde Release Date: August 21,2026 Review Rex is like the Pied Piper of forest animals. Or maybe Dr. Dolittle. Running an Inn, living in a cave with his pets, and working the Monster Network. It’s a good life. But it’s also missing a plus one. Until Darien wanders into his Inn, and stumbles into his cave. The secret is out. And really, they are perfect for each other, you know, after the shock! Time spent in nature, a road trip to the summer solstice bash, and new and old friends around them is the making of a delightful love story. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis An epic, magical summer solstice celebration with super scary monster legends, and a cryptid wants me as his date. Seems legit. Darien As much fun as it is making two dollars above minimum wage, I’ve always dreamed of a career as an herbalist. Now that I’ve broken up with my girlfriend, it seems like the perfect time to trade the go-go-go culture of LA for the peace of the grea...

  BALES AND BRAWN Foggy Basin Season Three by Jem Wendel Release Date: August 17, 2026 Review Zane is a grumpy grumpster - the kind who carries the weight of everything on his shoulders. Losing his mom, caring for his brother and father, he’s loyal but also tired. And Devin, who gets to see the whole country, a little irresponsible, rubs Zane the wrong way. He’s a reluctant boss, always makes sure Devin knows he’s on probation. But as time goes on, those walls come down, and somewhere along the way, Zane finds someone to care for him and help him experience more of life, and Devin finds a home. It’s a lovely addition to the Foggy Basin series. Add to your TBR List GOODREADS LINK Synopsis Devin I’ve only just arrived in this small town and I’ve managed to make an enemy, so it’s a surprise when he offers me a job. Zane is uptight and can’t seem to stand my presence so I’m surprised when he throws down a challenge. One I don’t hesitate to accept. But I soon find out there’s more to Za...