Fantasy/Urban Fantasy

The Solitary Rose

Anne

Rollins

Henry Dawson has struggled with money since the death of his father, but his Iinancial troubles are solved by an invitation to marry an heiress who has turned down many suitors. Henry feels he must marry Emma Ainsworth to save his family. Emma, however, is against the marriage for several reasons. Having suffered from smallpox, she feels tainted with scars and the consequences of being an empath makes her not want to marry. However, when Henry comes to the estate and ends up with a major injury, Emma is forced to care for the man as he is conIined to his bed. The empath uses this to her advantage though, trying to convince Henry to help her with her sexual doubts without intentions to marry him. But will this result in a love match for the two? Or will both be ruined and heartbroken as a result?

Like a well-wrapped gift, the author presents a unique combination of urban fantasy and the Victorian era which will have readers on their toes reading this stubborn romance full of pushing limits. The introduction of magical shields and sorcerers is sudden, which gives readers whiplash for the lack of worldbuilding and no expansion on what type of magic this world has; however, the chemistry between the protagonists burns bright from the start of the novel, attracting the readers instantly. Emma and Henry’s stubbornness and the opposites-attract trope keep things spicy, but some scenes are quite unrealistic for the Victorian era, especially how much private time Emma and Henry spend together. Nonetheless, the novel is unique, well-written, and does a good job of keeping the storyline short and entertaining.

Austen Grace

trouble with a clan of Ogres seeking to rectify an old issue with Rose’s family. However, the Ogres are far from their only concern as more and more come to light. Rose struggles as she searches for freedom, but will it ever come?

E.E. Hornburg creates a beautiful, mythical fantasy in Eral Forest that is an intriguing take on a wellloved classic. Rose is written with a Iierce attitude and passion for her home, with a best friend and love interest adding to the mix. The chemistry that Cal and Rose share is heart-warming, and the slow burn as they begin to realize this will keep readers hooked. The side characters are delightful and add to the intense mix of fantasy throughout the forest. It is also a unique touch to be able to see the story from the villain's perspective as everything begins to unfold.

“The Forest’s Keeper” is a delightful read that will twist everything readers know about the beloved classics!

Sadie Wilson

The Forest’s Keeper

E.E. Hornburg

Rose wants nothing more than to stand side by side with her best friend, Cal, wielding a sword. Her sister, Eira, was cursed and is unable to reign as she should because of the former queen, Amelia, a green-scaled sorceress. Rose is determined more than ever to track the sorceress down and right all the wrongs she’s done, especially after a wolf shape-shifter informs Rose of all the trouble brewing in the Eral Forest. As Cal and Rose set off on their quest to track down Amelia and save the forest, they run into

Bound in Blood: A Mythos Novel

Mark Jonathan Runte

NEW ADULT: For the past year, Tristan Gallagher has been cursed. With a dragon dad and a kitsune