Category: Romantasy

Just My Blood Type by Katherine Dyson

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Just My Blood Type: A Quirky Vampire Rom-Com About a Phlebotomist Finding Her Perfect MatchJust My Blood Type: A Quirky Vampire Rom-Com About a Phlebotomist Finding Her Perfect Match by Katherine Dyson

Tracy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone

Release Date: May 15, 2026

Florence and Quinn are the heart of this story, each bringing their own emotional baggage and quirks to the table. Florence, a vampire with a history of heartbreak and a career rooted in helping others, finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Quinn, a human who’s endured his own share of romantic disappointments. Their connection is complicated by Florence’s reluctance to love again and Quinn’s struggle to let go of his idealistic view of relationships.

This book offers a lighthearted paranormal romance with a unique twist—vampires and medical intrigue—but I found the author’s writing style detracted from my enjoyment. I am not a fan of first-person narrative, and this one goes one step further because it is a dual POV narrative which didn’t deliver distinct voices, making the perspectives blend together and feel repetitive. Additionally, the characters “breaking the fourth wall” disrupted the flow and pulled me out of the narrative, making it difficult to fully immerse myself in the characters’ experiences. Overall, the premise is fun, and the romance has its sweet moments, but there are times when the story feels overly convenient and lacks lasting tension, leaving me wishing for deeper emotional stakes. This is the second book in an interconnected series, but I didn’t read the first book and didn’t feel that it affected my reading experience.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

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The Cupid Dilemma by April Asher

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The Cupid DilemmaThe Cupid Dilemma by April Asher

Tracy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone (?)

Release Date: May 12, 2026

Adalyn “Addie” Whitlock is not having a good day, as the wedding planner to a social influencer, she needed this event to go off without a hitch, but luck has not been on her side for months and today is no exception. You would think that being the daughter of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, she would have all things love in the bag, but when the reception goes sideways and the bride takes to social media, Addie’s life becomes a nightmare. With her business, Happily Ever Forever, on the brink of ruin, she needs a miracle! Enter her oh so sexy rock star neighbor, Phoenix “Nix” Cross, the man who may make her rethink her long held beliefs on love.

Phoenix “Nix” Cross is the drummer and songwriter for the popular band The Stone Talons, but lately his creative juices have dried up and with the record label demanding new music, he is feeling the pressure. But when he meets his gorgeous demigoddess neighbor, and feels the music again, he offers to make a deal with her, they will have a “fauxmance” and she will be his muse. At first, she resists, but when she steps in to help his sister plan her wedding and sees the benefits of being linked to Nix, she agrees. But when the fauxmance starts to feel real, will they grab their chance for HEA or will Addie’s fear of love rip them apart?

OMG – what a cute story! I loved Addie and Nix immediately, their chemistry was amazing and I couldn’t put this book down. This book had it all, likable characters, fantastic secondary characters, steamy love scenes, witty banter, a hero with a heart of gold, a possessive and protective nature while still giving bad boy vibes (Yum!), a very cute three-headed puppy, wrapping up with a very sweet and satisfying ending. Overall, I found this to be a delightful, light, fun read, but I did think the world building was a bit weak, and fantasy aspect was too understated, however, even that didn’t diminish my enjoyment of this book! Highly recommended and I am really hoping this is the start of a new series!!!

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *