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I'm Em. An early 30's book nerd who adores Romance, Fantasy, Mythology Retellings and Ancient Historical Fiction and I generally love stories that revolve around complex female characters.

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Greek Myth Retellings
Dia de los Muertos 2025
Made for the Movies
My Taste
The Wolf Den (Wolf Den Trilogy, #1)
What the River Knows (Secrets of the Nile, #1)
Immortal Dark
Katabasis
Love, Theoretically
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Sparta: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Superpower
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Eternal Ruin (Immortal Dark, #2)
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When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall, #1)
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  • The Worst Wedding Date (Three BFFs and a Wedding #1)
    EmmsBookshelf
    Apr 26, 2026
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 3.5Characters: 4.5Plot: 4.0
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    The Worst Wedding Date follows Laney and Theo, who, as the best friend and brother of the Bride are thrown together in the lead up to the wedding. The relationship dynamic is really fun, Theo is a grown up class clown style character, who is still free spirited and fun. Laney is a tightly wound, good girl character who appears to live to please her parents (she is THE eldest daughter character). I simply adore that he’s had feelings for her all along, it’s more than just a relationship that’s changed as adults, but, one where he liked her first, and liked her for a long time. I am a cat person, so naturally, I was further endeared to both the story and Laney and Theo when Miss Doodles and her babies were introduced. I loved the drama of it all, especially the wedding itself. While I would’ve liked a more clear resolution, I’m sure this will come in subsequent stories. Additionally, some more resolution on the venue would’ve been nice for me, there was no staff and no food and Theo was just, ok with that? It seemed a bit unrealistic. I had a great time reading this book, thank you to NetGalley, and the publisher for giving me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

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  • Bourbon & Proof (The Bourbon Boys #3)
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    Apr 23, 2026
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  • Bourbon & Secrets (The Bourbon Boys, #2)
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    Apr 21, 2026
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    Apr 19, 2026
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