The Alien’s Sacrifice is book one in the Outcasts of Corin by Ella Maven. I picked this up in Kindle Unlimited. Maven has truly built an empire with the Drixonians series. Between the original books and the various spin-offs, she consistently delivers sci-fi that is entertaining, sexy, and impossible to put down. It was an… Continue reading Review: The Alien’s Sacrifice (Outcasts of Corin #1) by Ella Maven
Author: Angela (Angel's Book Nook)
Welcome to my paradise! I'm Angela, the owner, reviewer, and mind behind Angel's Book Nook. I also have the pleasure of hosting the community-focused event, The Library Love Challenge. My reading obsession lies squarely in the thrilling worlds of Paranormal & Urban Fantasy—the bigger the lore, the better! You can always count on me to root for my favorite shifters: dragons! Off the page, I am a dedicated wife, mother, and lover of all animals, especially horses and dogs. As Desiderius Erasmus said, "Your library is your paradise."
Thrifty Thursday Review: Crossroads of Bones (Katie Bishop #1) by Luanne Bennett
Thrifty Thursday is hosted by Books Of My Heart and the purpose of Thrifty Thursday is to read a book which was free at some point. Kindle freebie on July 15, 2019. Crossroads of Bones is book one in the Katie Bishop series by Luanne Bennett. I snagged this as a freebie in 2019 but didn't get… Continue reading Thrifty Thursday Review: Crossroads of Bones (Katie Bishop #1) by Luanne Bennett
2026 TBR Tackle Challenge
I was looking for another TBR Challenge and ran access this one. It's hosted by Books Are 42. You can learn more about the challenge HERE. Instagram MY GOAL: 12 Books/1 prompt each month JANUARY You can see the January page here. The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst ~ First Book in a Series … Continue reading 2026 TBR Tackle Challenge
WWW Wednesday: Currently Reading, Finished Reading, Reading Next
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words. The Three Ws are: What did you recently finish reading/listening? Back in early December I finished The Vampire and the Case of the Wayward Werewolf (The Portlock Paranormal Detective #1). Check out my review… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: Currently Reading, Finished Reading, Reading Next
Release Day! Hollywood Glitz and Glamour by Ariella Talix
Hollywood Glitz and Glamour by Ariella Talix is now LIVE! It's 1939, the Golden Age of Hollywood, and the major movie studios make all the rules. Only a very lucky few receive the coveted contracts from Hollywood producers—but they come with heavy strings attached. Actors and actresses are beautiful, talented, and treated like pawns on… Continue reading Release Day! Hollywood Glitz and Glamour by Ariella Talix
Tell Me Something Tuesday: Blogging/Reading Goals
Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. Feel… Continue reading Tell Me Something Tuesday: Blogging/Reading Goals
Review: Magical Midlife Madness (Leveling Up #1) by K.F. Breene
Magical Midlife Madness is book one in the Leveling Up series by K.F. Breene Divorced at 40 isn't an ending; it's a powerful new beginning. This book is a magical adventure! Our lead heroine enters a world full of wonder and finally sheds the stillness of her old life to embrace her strength and freedom.… Continue reading Review: Magical Midlife Madness (Leveling Up #1) by K.F. Breene
2026 Hot New Book Releases: Week 1/4 – 1/10
✿ Clicking on this link will take you to Angel's Book Nook Amazon reviews. ✿ ✿ Clicking on this link will take you to Angel's Book Nook storefront. ✿ ✿ This weeks HOT NEW RELEASES featured & prices ➜ WEEK 1/4 - 1/10 ✿ Link to Previous Weekly Release List ➜ WEEK… Continue reading 2026 Hot New Book Releases: Week 1/4 – 1/10
2025 Year In Books + Stats
GOODREADS YEAR IN BOOKS STORYOGRAPH YEAR IN BOOKS I finished reading 39 books, across 11,318 pages! I chased horizons and daring escapades, drifted through breezy, feel-good reads, and found plenty of reasons to smile. Genres I spent the most time with in 2025! I explored the works of 8 new authors, including Willa Blackmore, Gail Carriger, and… Continue reading 2025 Year In Books + Stats
Read-Along 2026 Guild Codex Series by Annette Marie – Audiobook Review: Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #2) by Annette Marie (Narrator: Cris Dukehart)
I’m taking part in the 2026 Read-Along for the Guild Codex World by Annette Marie hosted by Books of My Heart. I've heard a lot of good things about the Guild Codex World and so, I'm excited to participate in this Read-Along. The fairy haunting the apartment is a great way to start this… Continue reading Read-Along 2026 Guild Codex Series by Annette Marie – Audiobook Review: Dark Arts and a Daiquiri (The Guild Codex: Spellbound #2) by Annette Marie (Narrator: Cris Dukehart)
2026 New Year New You Giveaway Hop ~ Jan. 1st – 15th
Hosted by MamatheFox & Mom Does Reviews Welcome to the New Year New You Giveaway Hop Hello Everyone! It's a New Year 🥂 and the blog is turning 🎉 12 on January 3rd. YA!! It's been wonderful throughout the years sharing my thoughts on bookish things. I'm looking forward to another year of the Library Love… Continue reading 2026 New Year New You Giveaway Hop ~ Jan. 1st – 15th
2026 ❄️ Winter Semester Library Love Review Link Up + Giveaway
Welcome To The 2026 Library Love Winter Semester Review Link-Up If you haven’t signed up for the 2026 Library Love Challenge, sign-up is open until December 2, 2025 and you can join anytime. Find the rules and sign-up: here. We hope you will join us in supporting libraries! All books must be from the library… Continue reading 2026 ❄️ Winter Semester Library Love Review Link Up + Giveaway
Spirit Bear Conspiracy (Brotherhood of the Wild) by Anne Kane ~ #BookTour #Giveaway #Excerpt
My mission: Save my woman, guard the secret of the Spirit Bear, and take down the poachers. Spirit Bear Conspiracy Brotherhood of the Wild #1 by Anne Kane Genre: MC Romantic Suspense Goodreads * BookBub Ryland -- I was tailing a gang of poachers, certain they’d lead me straight to their kingpin, when a… Continue reading Spirit Bear Conspiracy (Brotherhood of the Wild) by Anne Kane ~ #BookTour #Giveaway #Excerpt
Angel’s Monthly Wrap Up ~ Dec. 2025
Welcome To December's Monthly Wrap Up The first week of December I went onto my Goodreads Want to Read List and cleaned it out. I removed books I felt I know longer wanted to read and then those books in a series; I removed all, but the book I was on or the 1st book. … Continue reading Angel’s Monthly Wrap Up ~ Dec. 2025
What I’m Watching on iQIYI, Amazon Prime, Netflix, & AppleTV
December is the month when family comes to town. So, I did a bunch of free subscriptions. We got Apple TV for 1 week & Hulu for a month. Subscriptions we currently have: Netflix is month, Amazon Prime & IQiyi are yearly. iQiyi had an amazing deal in Nov/Dec for the year, so I bought… Continue reading What I’m Watching on iQIYI, Amazon Prime, Netflix, & AppleTV