The second installment to the Swordheart series about a magical sword that when unsheathed contains a man forced to protect and defend his wielder at all costs. Following shortly after the timeline of the first book in this series, this story picks up with another of the three known mercenaries trapped in swords. We met Sarkis previously, so now we’re meeting The Dervish. If you read the first book, then you’ll know (and I’m also sure you can imagine) that being trapped for eternity as an immortal in a sword can come with it’s traumas. The Dervish has hated all of his wielders… that is, until he meets Edmund. Learned Edmund—a scholar and priest—has recently decided to cut ties with his religious order, but is on one final mission to deliver a relic from one temple to another. But when a band of highway men are seconds from killing him he unsheathes the relic (aka The Dervish’s sword), and finds himself with a bonded defender who saves his life, is sexy as heck, but hates him (and did I say he’s sexy). Our story continues as this unlikely pair embark on a quest to a temple of knowledge picking up odd friends and foes along the way.

Books that give Gilmore Girl vibes. I’m so ready for fall already, so these books have been on my mind… does Gilmore Girls feel like fall to you too?? 🧸🍂📓 If you’ve ever wished you could move to Stars Hollow, grab a coffee at Luke’s, and spend your days surrounded by quirky neighbors, cozy fall weather, complicated relationships, and an unreasonable amount of witty banter, you’re not alone.

Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this... does anyone else buy an entire series before they've even read the first book? 😅 There's something about seeing a beautiful completed set on my bookshelf that convinces me, "I'll definitely get to these soon." And then... months (or years) go by.

Some people have a full aesthetic night routine… mine just happens to revolve around a good story, my cozy reading spot, and a few non-negotiables that make reading feel like the best part of my day.

Who are some of your favorite authors that you know you’ll just automatically buy whatever books they write?? 🩶✨📚 Some of these authors wrote my favorite books. Some of these authors were with me from the very beginning of my reading journey. And some of these authors just can never miss so my loyalty to them is so fierce.

If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that my bookshelves are never truly finished. 😅 Every time I buy a new book, finish a series, or decide I want to display a special edition a little differently, something gets moved around. So I figured I'd share a bookshelf tour before I inevitably rearrange everything again!

If you’re brand new to reading (or trying to fall back in love with it), this list is for you 🤍📚 These are the kinds of books that remind you reading doesn’t have to feel heavy, academic, or like a chore. They pull you in quickly, make it easy to keep turning pages, and most importantly… make reading feel fun again.

I have a confession to make… I’m not usually a re-reader. 😅 With a hundred or so unread books sitting on my shelves and a never-ending TBR list calling my name, I’ve always struggled with the idea of picking up a book I’ve already read instead of discovering something new. There are just too many stories waiting to be experienced!