Welcome to our monthly Book Edit, where we share four of our top picks to inspire your next escape! Each month brings you a fresh mix of stories and this month we’re turning up the heat with some fantasy, romance… and a touch of spice!
Pictures Of Him by Clare Leslie Hall
Many readers have been obsessed with Clare Leslie Hall who previously wrote Broken Country, and who has recently returned with another incredible and gripping novel, Pictures of Him. Clare Leslie Hall is incredible at combining a romantic read with a mystery/thriller about the past, that will have you struggling to put the book down.
Fifteen years ago, Catherine met the love of her life at university. Lucian was charming, adored her and she was drawn into the hedonistic and careless lifestyle of his wealthy friends. They were inseparable, then one morning Catherine left him without a word. She married, had two children, and was convinced she’d moved on. But when they are unexpectedly reunited, the memories of their intoxicating love affair come rushing back. They could be that boy and girl again, and this time get it right. To do that, Catherine will have to tell Lucian why she left all those years ago…
A romantasy novel with nothing but good reviews. Quicksilver is the first in a new series, which follows Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane who is good at keeping secrets. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone. With book two soon to be released, you will want to get amongst the hype of the Fae & Alchemy series!
When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently reopens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares… but it turns out they’re real, and Saeris has landed herself right in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed. The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist’s magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him… or her.
Magic rivals. A deadly secret. An inconvenient crush. What could possibly go wrong? F.T. Lukens is a beloved young adult, LGBTQ+ author, and a master at world-building. With Spell Bound being one of their highest rated books it’s the perfect place to start in the F.T. Lukens world.
Edison Rooker is determined to gain access to the magical world. Problem is, he doesn’t have magic. But he does have a plan: get a job as apprentice to powerful sorceress Antonia Hex. He also has an illegal Spell Binder device, which he must keep hidden from the Magical Consortium, at all costs… With his new job, Edison is given a new name, Rook, which he happily accepts. He’s less happy about working alongside Sun, the grumpy but annoyingly cute apprentice to Antonia’s big rival. When the Consortium gets wind of Rook’s Spell Binder, they come for Antonia. Rook turns to the only other magical person he knows: Sun. The two must team up to save Antonia… or face losing their magic forever.
The Jacksonville Rays Series has had a hold over the Enamoured Books community, and is one we can’t keep on the shelves! Based around the Ice Hockey team “Jacksonville Rays” each book focus on a different couple, some monogamous and some not. You can trust Emily Rath to write a stunning spicy scene and we can assure you, you won’t be disappointed!
I can’t fall for a player, let alone three. My name is Rachel Price, and two months ago, I walked away from the perfect man. We shared one magical night. No names. No strings. I never thought I’d see him again. I was wrong. It turns out my perfect man is actually the playboy grinder for the Jacksonville Rays, the NHL’s hottest new hockey team…and I’m his new physical therapist. This fellowship is going to be the longest ten months of my life. Mr. Perfect will do anything to get back on my good side. Meanwhile, his best friend, the surly new equipment manager, is always riding my case. Worst of all, I’ve got an uncooperative goalie who thinks I can’t tell he’s hiding an injury! These man are ready to test my limits, but this is my chance to prove myself, and I’m not risking it for anything. I can’t fall for a player, let alone three. But if love is a game, these guys are playing to win.
This month’s picks were chosen in collaboration with Ruby Wallace, founder of Enamoured Books, Auckland’s first and only bookshop dedicated entirely to the genre of love!