I'm Ashley, and I'm so glad you're here!

I’m a mom, wife, and book lover with a soft spot for fantasy, romance, fiction, and thrillers. This year, I’m aiming to read 123 books, mixing in my favorite re-reads and discovering new authors along the way.

I love connecting with readers, joining in on book discussions, chatting with authors about their amazing stories, and sharing new books with anyone that will listen!

Whether you're an avid reader or just starting your reading adventure, I hope you discover your next favorite book here!

Upcoming Release! Where Dreams Fall by R.L. Caulder is releasing March 2026!

Upcoming Release! Where Dreams Fall by R.L. Caulder is releasing March 2026!

In a world in which dreams are guarded and nightmares are unsanctioned, one woman's unraveling mind may hold the key to everything the empire fears.

Sweeping, perilous, and aching with forbidden passion, Where Dreams Fall is the first book of a dark romantasy series in which love is the most dangerous rebellion of all.

A glimpse at my never ending TBR 📚

Dungeon Crawler Carl
Where Dreams Fall
Smut
Wild Reverence
Summer in the City
Fearful
Rolling 75
Till Summer Do Us Part
The Vampyres' Source: The Complete Series
The Pucking Wrong Number
Bones
Nocturne
Beg The Night
Of Withering Dreams
Hidden Roots
Say You'll Remember Me
The Venom We Bleed
Of Flame and Fury

Books I recently finished 💕

Beautiful Nightmare
Willing Prey
Hot for Slayer
Space Vampire
Bound
Tender Cruelty
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Inheritance
Imbalance
Cozy for the Holidays
Merry Little Kissmas
Lore Olympus: Volume Eight
You Better Not Pout
Merry and Bright
All Wrapped Up in You
Snow Place Like Home
Good Spirits
Taken in the Tree Farm

My most recent reviews and reading updates 📝

Review: Twelve Mile Limit

Twelve Mile Limit Twelve Mile Limit by Brandy Hynes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have loved this series, as well as KORT, so much! Yes they are dark, but the emotion and plot written into each book is mind blowing. I did not go into this book thinking Maddox would top all the book boyfriends in this series, but here we are, finishing the book with him in the #1 spot. I was a goner as soon as Maddox met the ex and said all the things about Tessa.

Dual POV
Possessive MMC
Hate to Love
Boss / employee
Found family

Review: Loving a Vampire Is Total Chaos

Loving a Vampire Is Total Chaos Loving a Vampire Is Total Chaos by Aura Hayes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was better than I had expected! What a fun ride. Celine and Zavier were so much fun. From the banter, to the clumsiness, I loved how they interacted with each other. Yes there was death all through out this book, but really was a fun and cute ride lol. I cannot wait for book 2! Especially after that (not so shocking) epilogue!

Dual POV
Human detective / vampire
Neighbors to lovers
He falls first
Banter

Review: Wings So Wicked

Wings So Wicked Wings So Wicked by Emily Blackwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this, and will be diving into book 2 soon.

It was hard to get into, and had a slow start, but probably half way it really picked up and started holding my attention more. The ending was great, and the last chapter definitely leaves me wanting more! Wolf is the morally grey man I looove to read about lol.

Slow burn
Forced proximity
Magical trials
Rivals to lovers

Review: The Flirting Game

The Flirting Game The Flirting Game by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 6th and final book in the Love and Hockey Series by Lauren Blakely. This book was not my favorite in the series, but it was still an amazing read.

Ford and Skylar were witty, fun, stressful, and everything in between.

As always, Lauren delivers the perfect story filled with detail, plot, spice, and memorable characters. Within each book in the series, we are able to interact with characters from other books, and I love that! Getting to keep up with them and see glimpses of their life is so fun!

I think one of my favorite things is that each book includes all my favorite things.. Hockey players, cute meet cutes, banter, spice, miscommunication, groveling, and hea.

Dual POV
Hockey romance
Neighbors to lovers
Fake dating

Review: Beg The Night

Beg The Night Beg The Night by Emily Blackwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first Emily Blackwell book, and it will not be my last!

This was a fast paced read, set in a dystopian fantasy, set in a modern meets magic world. The ministry is hunting magic wielders (mystics). Athena had it rough in that first chapter, as well as the entire book... 🥴 but with Sinner, I know they will kick buttt.

Sinner was immediately my favorite. The story line was unique in a way that I wasn't expecting, and the cliffhanger definitely leaves you wanting more. I can't wait for the release of book 2!

Dual POV
Dystopian
Forced proximity
Found family
Slow burn

Review: Rewind It Back

Rewind It Back Rewind It Back by Liz Tomforde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been waiting since book one for Rio's story, and it did not disappoint!

I love love love Rio and Hallie. The tension had me in a chock hold and I could not put this book down! Rio has always been one of my favs, and this book just made me realize why even more.

I cannot spoil it, but, the gasp that came out of me when they talked after finally geting spicy?!... I wanted to cry right then and there. 10/10. I love them.

The ending to this series made me so sad. Just having to say good bye to all these characters I have grown to love is harder than any break up. I think it really hit me in the epilogue, and realizing this is the end of all their stories, not just Rio and Hallie. I sure am going to miss this Windy City.

Second chance
Forced proximity
Childhood friends
Dual POV
Found family