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Deadlights Cove #4
Pier Pressure: A Cozy Paranormal Small Town Rom-Com
Lysander Theroux has always been ordered around by his mother and head of the Deadlights Cove witch Coven, Ostara. In the best interest of the Coven, he puts his ego aside, glad he at least has an escape from the crushing pressure in his band, The Lost Talisman. Maisie Douglass has been living a double life for years. Abovewater, she uses a fake name in town to hide her true identity. Underwater, she plays the dutiful heir to the throne, the eldest daughter of the overbearing Ronan, King of the Sea Nymphs. When their controlling parents announce they’ve both arranged marriages for their children to increase their magical powers — Lysander to a bear shifter, and Maisie to a demon — they’ve finally gone too far. Together, Lys and Maisie will pretend to be in a serious relationship so their parents will back off the whole arranged marriage thing — simple enough, right? True to the town’s history, nothing ever goes to plan. --
Follow Lysander and Maisie’s story, along with the quirky band of local misfits, in Deadlights Cove Book 4, Pier Pressure. Each Deadlights Cove book follows a new couple, but the series is best read in order. Get caught up first with Smoke Show (Book 1, Petra and Blaze), Deja Brew (Book 2, Nimue and Kit), and Wing and A Miss (Book 3, Selene and Ryker).
Follow Lysander and Maisie’s story, along with the quirky band of local misfits, in Deadlights Cove Book 4, Pier Pressure. Each Deadlights Cove book follows a new couple, but the series is best read in order. Get caught up first with Smoke Show (Book 1, Petra and Blaze), Deja Brew (Book 2, Nimue and Kit), and Wing and A Miss (Book 3, Selene and Ryker).
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Published May 20, 2023
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May 11, 2023
This is my new favorite book in the series, which I'm sure will come as a surprise to absolutely no one. Truly, Aimee Vance and B. Perkins have outdone themselves with this magic fake relationship romcom that has quite a lot of Little Mermaid vibes. The small coastal town of Deadlights Cove is one I desperately wish were real, more and more with each new book in this series. The residents are like friends I haven't seen in months, making me wish I could jump into the pages and give them all a hug as soon as I see their name pop up on the page. And while I am desperately introverted and love my "me" time, the atmosphere where everyone knows everything is charming and endearing. If any magical being, be they a witch, demon, angel or shifter, is looking for a human to bond with...I volunteer. Wholeheartedly, my bags are already packed, and it's just a matter of when we leave.
The last thing sea nymph Maisie expected was to be told she had to get married, and she certainly would never have thought it would be to a demon from Scotland she barely knows and hasn't seen since she was a child. Desperate to come up with a plan to escape matrimony, she comes up with a plan to join forces with a fellow supernatural, Lysander, who is a rockstar witch she has been watching from afar for a long time. Little does she know that he has been watching her too. Lys calls her Mystery Girl, and when he sees her in the crowd and has a chance to talk to her, he takes it. And while he's not immediately on board with her plan to fake date, he is convinced after his mother tells him that he, too, must marry a stranger. Telling their parents they are dating was supposed to be the hard part, but what ends up being the biggest challenge is getting comfortable with each other. The attraction is obvious and present, but Maisie has never been allowed to have a relationship out in the open before, and Lys has a hard time keeping his hands off her. Thus starts the slow burn of a romance neither expected and may tear their worlds apart as they know it.
To start with, Maisie was the quirkiest, cutest heroine I have laid eyes on in this series. I expected her to be full of herself, given that she was the heir to her father's throne, but she was shy and more comfortable wearing hoodies than heels and a crop top. Drawing attention to herself wasn't her style, which made the perfect foil to Lysander, who literally draws attention to himself for a living. As a musician and lead singer in his band, he is well known for drawing women to him, and with Maisie, he expected to receive the same attention from her. But with her insecurities and discomfort with PDA, it was a challenge for him. And honestly, that's where it all became really cute to me. They had a contract in place for their fake relationship, and whenever Lys sees Maisie get upset, he starts to invoke the nonexistent "Emotional Distress Clause." He snuggles with her, makes sure she feels secure, and the idea that they shouldn't have any physical touching outside of what is necessary flies out the window. The slow burn in this romance was delicious and well worth the long wait. Lys was the kindest soul, so gentle with Maisie and forgiving, and they were both amazing partners for each other. Truly, my favorite couple in the series, and that's saying something.
This entire series is like a warm hug for my soul. I can't get enough. If you haven't read this series, you are missing out on so much love, laughter, and all-around good times.
**I received a free copy from the author and this is my honest review.**
The last thing sea nymph Maisie expected was to be told she had to get married, and she certainly would never have thought it would be to a demon from Scotland she barely knows and hasn't seen since she was a child. Desperate to come up with a plan to escape matrimony, she comes up with a plan to join forces with a fellow supernatural, Lysander, who is a rockstar witch she has been watching from afar for a long time. Little does she know that he has been watching her too. Lys calls her Mystery Girl, and when he sees her in the crowd and has a chance to talk to her, he takes it. And while he's not immediately on board with her plan to fake date, he is convinced after his mother tells him that he, too, must marry a stranger. Telling their parents they are dating was supposed to be the hard part, but what ends up being the biggest challenge is getting comfortable with each other. The attraction is obvious and present, but Maisie has never been allowed to have a relationship out in the open before, and Lys has a hard time keeping his hands off her. Thus starts the slow burn of a romance neither expected and may tear their worlds apart as they know it.
To start with, Maisie was the quirkiest, cutest heroine I have laid eyes on in this series. I expected her to be full of herself, given that she was the heir to her father's throne, but she was shy and more comfortable wearing hoodies than heels and a crop top. Drawing attention to herself wasn't her style, which made the perfect foil to Lysander, who literally draws attention to himself for a living. As a musician and lead singer in his band, he is well known for drawing women to him, and with Maisie, he expected to receive the same attention from her. But with her insecurities and discomfort with PDA, it was a challenge for him. And honestly, that's where it all became really cute to me. They had a contract in place for their fake relationship, and whenever Lys sees Maisie get upset, he starts to invoke the nonexistent "Emotional Distress Clause." He snuggles with her, makes sure she feels secure, and the idea that they shouldn't have any physical touching outside of what is necessary flies out the window. The slow burn in this romance was delicious and well worth the long wait. Lys was the kindest soul, so gentle with Maisie and forgiving, and they were both amazing partners for each other. Truly, my favorite couple in the series, and that's saying something.
This entire series is like a warm hug for my soul. I can't get enough. If you haven't read this series, you are missing out on so much love, laughter, and all-around good times.
**I received a free copy from the author and this is my honest review.**
May 7, 2023
Every time I read a new DC book I’m like “it can’t possibly be another 5 star right?”
But Aimee and B don’t miss. This has all the fake dating, slow burn goodness - plus the incredible one liners and humor we always get from our DC peeps. These books are truly all such comfort reads. Between the setting and the characters, I could read them forever. I loved the little mermaid vibes this one gave, and Lysander and Maisie are so SO sweet.
We get some verrrrry interesting reveals in this one (I’ve renamed this to Deadlight’s Cove: Daddy Issues btw) and the epilogue in this book is one of the best things I’ve ever read.
Thank you Aimee and B for the eARC of this! And for the little sneaky peaky of book 5 at the end - which you KNOW I’m gonna go feral over.
But Aimee and B don’t miss. This has all the fake dating, slow burn goodness - plus the incredible one liners and humor we always get from our DC peeps. These books are truly all such comfort reads. Between the setting and the characters, I could read them forever. I loved the little mermaid vibes this one gave, and Lysander and Maisie are so SO sweet.
We get some verrrrry interesting reveals in this one (I’ve renamed this to Deadlight’s Cove: Daddy Issues btw) and the epilogue in this book is one of the best things I’ve ever read.
Thank you Aimee and B for the eARC of this! And for the little sneaky peaky of book 5 at the end - which you KNOW I’m gonna go feral over.
November 16, 2023
seriously, this one is my favorite
I know I keep saying that each one is my favorite but I’m saying it again, this one is my new favorite of the series. Lys is seriously the best book boyfriend- he was so patient with Maisie. And we learned even more about other characters in this one! Seriously, this is a must read series
I know I keep saying that each one is my favorite but I’m saying it again, this one is my new favorite of the series. Lys is seriously the best book boyfriend- he was so patient with Maisie. And we learned even more about other characters in this one! Seriously, this is a must read series
May 10, 2023
Any Deadlight’s Cove book feels like a warm hug. This one was no exception 🩵
Deadlight’s Cove is the perfect chaotic small town in Maine and it’s full of all different kinds of supernaturals. Please start with Smoke Show and make your way thru the series 🪄
They are all the perfect mix of funny, fantasy, romance, suspense. Did I say funny? Because it’s easily the most I have ever laughed while reading 💯
Pier Pressure is my new favorite. Maisie and Lys are couple goals. They are emotionally mature, never once discounting each other’s anxieties or emotions. They support each other full stop. I love them. I loved watching their journey unfold 🥹
I can’t wait for book 5 of 5 🪽🪽🪽🪽🪽. Pier Pressure releases May 20. Find all books on Kindle Unlimited.
Read if you like:
🏡Small town romance
🪄Supernaturals with magic
🧜🏻♀️Little mermaid
🎸Rock music
🛏️One bed trope
⚓️Boathouses
🔥Slow burn
🤪Funny witty banter
🫂Trauma bonding
Deadlight’s Cove is the perfect chaotic small town in Maine and it’s full of all different kinds of supernaturals. Please start with Smoke Show and make your way thru the series 🪄
They are all the perfect mix of funny, fantasy, romance, suspense. Did I say funny? Because it’s easily the most I have ever laughed while reading 💯
Pier Pressure is my new favorite. Maisie and Lys are couple goals. They are emotionally mature, never once discounting each other’s anxieties or emotions. They support each other full stop. I love them. I loved watching their journey unfold 🥹
I can’t wait for book 5 of 5 🪽🪽🪽🪽🪽. Pier Pressure releases May 20. Find all books on Kindle Unlimited.
Read if you like:
🏡Small town romance
🪄Supernaturals with magic
🧜🏻♀️Little mermaid
🎸Rock music
🛏️One bed trope
⚓️Boathouses
🔥Slow burn
🤪Funny witty banter
🫂Trauma bonding
May 24, 2023
An absolute joy to go back to the Cove, be with the people, and feel so safe and loved! I love this series and enjoyed this particular book far more than I was expecting to - I don’t know why I’m surprised. I love this town and the people so much! UGH. Thankful💙🧜♀️🌊🦈
May 15, 2023
Just *some of my fave quotes*
“Changing your name to Princess and the Pea in my phone for good.”
“Shit, I had it bad.”
“I never choose. This one time in Rio de Janeiro, I ended up with four—”
“Did you even slow the bus down before you threw me under it, O? Or do you just love the thunk thunk sound of squashing your dearest friend?”
What is there to say about B & Aimee’s writing that hasn’t been said before? It’s witty, it’s fun, it’s emotional at times (in a good way) and makes me smile a ton while reading! They really do such a great job co-writing. I have NO clue who is writing where, they just blend so well!
I laughed A LOT during this book! This one was much more cute to me. It was definitely a top contender but I think I’m just a ride or die Ryker 🐉 fan. Ha-ha!
I really enjoyed the fake dating troupe! It’s a fave I’ve been finding of mine this year in books! I love when you see the shift from fake to for real happen!
I love all the pop-culture references; it’s a movie, a song, a line from a movie that’s a joke and so much more I just LOVE it. (I have said this A LOT, that four letter word in this review!!)
The amount of time we still get to see our favorites in this book makes me so happy! Oh boy do O and Dev go at it. Book 5 is going to be bommmmmmb 😆
Don’t procrastinate read allll the books in DC out now to get yourself ready for this! I am still in awe the way they have the over arching plot still thickening and points that happen I was not expecting!!!!! I was definitely curious how it was going to continue after the last book!
Thank you Aimee & B for the opportunity to ARC read this book! I absolutely adore this world you two have created.
“Changing your name to Princess and the Pea in my phone for good.”
“Shit, I had it bad.”
“I never choose. This one time in Rio de Janeiro, I ended up with four—”
“Did you even slow the bus down before you threw me under it, O? Or do you just love the thunk thunk sound of squashing your dearest friend?”
What is there to say about B & Aimee’s writing that hasn’t been said before? It’s witty, it’s fun, it’s emotional at times (in a good way) and makes me smile a ton while reading! They really do such a great job co-writing. I have NO clue who is writing where, they just blend so well!
I laughed A LOT during this book! This one was much more cute to me. It was definitely a top contender but I think I’m just a ride or die Ryker 🐉 fan. Ha-ha!
I really enjoyed the fake dating troupe! It’s a fave I’ve been finding of mine this year in books! I love when you see the shift from fake to for real happen!
I love all the pop-culture references; it’s a movie, a song, a line from a movie that’s a joke and so much more I just LOVE it. (I have said this A LOT, that four letter word in this review!!)
The amount of time we still get to see our favorites in this book makes me so happy! Oh boy do O and Dev go at it. Book 5 is going to be bommmmmmb 😆
Don’t procrastinate read allll the books in DC out now to get yourself ready for this! I am still in awe the way they have the over arching plot still thickening and points that happen I was not expecting!!!!! I was definitely curious how it was going to continue after the last book!
Thank you Aimee & B for the opportunity to ARC read this book! I absolutely adore this world you two have created.
March 16, 2024
When I found out I was being blessed by the Deadlight Cove Goddesses with an ARC of this book I literally squealed loudly... In the middle of a Starbucks.
This book is one of the best slow burn fake dating tropes I've seen. And not only do you fall in love with Lys and Maisie, but you also have a chance to fall in love with this town all over again.
From Twisty Bobcat Pretzel at Scallywags to a ladies night LOTR marathon every character you have come to know and love just twist themselves into your soul even more.
I cannot wait to get my hands on my physical copy and reread it all over again.
You will laugh, you will cry, you will fall in love all over again.
This book is one of the best slow burn fake dating tropes I've seen. And not only do you fall in love with Lys and Maisie, but you also have a chance to fall in love with this town all over again.
From Twisty Bobcat Pretzel at Scallywags to a ladies night LOTR marathon every character you have come to know and love just twist themselves into your soul even more.
I cannot wait to get my hands on my physical copy and reread it all over again.
You will laugh, you will cry, you will fall in love all over again.
May 29, 2023
They really do just keep getting better. This is the fourth installment in the Deadlight’s Cove series and my favorite of them so far. I love them all, but this one hit a little different I suppose. I was given an ARC for this book in exchange for honest review.
Maisie is a princess sea nymph who in no way wants the arranged marriage her father is trying to force her into.
Lysander is a witch who’s also magic on stage in his band. He also doesn’t want a thing to do with his coven leader mother arranging a marriage for him as well.
It’s thought that linking powers will bring stronger connections, protections, etc. and something is rumbling in the paranormal world so it’s time to put personal cares aside and link up for the better good, right? Ehhhh… Maisie and Lys would really rather not. But since they know each other and share a mutual physical attraction, maybe they can pretend to date and make the arranged marriages disappear…. hopefully.
Maisie is an extremely relatable character for me and her rambling thoughts and clumsiness. And Lys is a dreamily written MMC. Holy moly. He’s going in my book boyfriend vault, that’s for sure.
And I love a book that can make me laugh out loud, laugh out loud WITH wheezing, and laugh out loud with a bit of snorting. This series is hilarious and the characters who live in this paranormal small town are just too good.
Some of my fave quotes (also this is one of my most highlighted books to date):
“Like you, all citrusy and delicious, and dear sweet Poseidon, I should not have said any of this out loud.”
“I prayed on my mother’s watery grave that the squeal that rang inside my head did not sound outside it.”
“I’m not saying Faramir is better than Aragorn.” Nimue waved a piece of popcorn emphatically, a few glasses of demon-wine and a movie-and-a-half later. “I’m just saying he’s under-rated.”
“What’s Pound Town?” Morgaine asked as she pranced through the hallway right as the movie began. “And how do I get there? Sounds lovely.”
“All right, let’s go babysit the world’s grumpiest witch and hope she doesn’t notice when I start watering down her whiskeys.”
Maisie is a princess sea nymph who in no way wants the arranged marriage her father is trying to force her into.
Lysander is a witch who’s also magic on stage in his band. He also doesn’t want a thing to do with his coven leader mother arranging a marriage for him as well.
It’s thought that linking powers will bring stronger connections, protections, etc. and something is rumbling in the paranormal world so it’s time to put personal cares aside and link up for the better good, right? Ehhhh… Maisie and Lys would really rather not. But since they know each other and share a mutual physical attraction, maybe they can pretend to date and make the arranged marriages disappear…. hopefully.
Maisie is an extremely relatable character for me and her rambling thoughts and clumsiness. And Lys is a dreamily written MMC. Holy moly. He’s going in my book boyfriend vault, that’s for sure.
And I love a book that can make me laugh out loud, laugh out loud WITH wheezing, and laugh out loud with a bit of snorting. This series is hilarious and the characters who live in this paranormal small town are just too good.
Some of my fave quotes (also this is one of my most highlighted books to date):
“Like you, all citrusy and delicious, and dear sweet Poseidon, I should not have said any of this out loud.”
“I prayed on my mother’s watery grave that the squeal that rang inside my head did not sound outside it.”
“I’m not saying Faramir is better than Aragorn.” Nimue waved a piece of popcorn emphatically, a few glasses of demon-wine and a movie-and-a-half later. “I’m just saying he’s under-rated.”
“What’s Pound Town?” Morgaine asked as she pranced through the hallway right as the movie began. “And how do I get there? Sounds lovely.”
“All right, let’s go babysit the world’s grumpiest witch and hope she doesn’t notice when I start watering down her whiskeys.”
May 11, 2023
Genre: NA Paranormal Romantic Comedy
Spice: 3/5
Overall rating: 5/5
KU: Yes! (May 20th)
Welcome back to the Cove! Oh, how I love this series. There's just something about this quirky little beach town that feels like a warm hug.
Let's dive in (yes, pun intended). These main characters were fantastic. I wasn't sure going in how I would feel about Lysander because the reformed badboy trope isn't a favorite of mine. Typically, these kinds of characters tend to dwell on their past and drag down the character and the story with angst or regret. Lys, on the other hand, gets to have real depth and a growing personality while his character matures. The fish and mermaid puns were never ending and you bet I laughed at every single one. Also, I think Maisie is my new favorite fmc in the series. I can't tell if I am saying that because I love her or because I am her. Probably both? Her determination and devotion to her people, her family, and her freedom is admirable. The chemistry between these two was so fun!
The whole cast shines, but I am yet again reminded of how much I love Blaze, even as a secondary character. Do not skip this epilogue. No really, don't do it! It may be my favorite part of the book. The overall plot of the series is really gaining speed and a major ~thing~ happens here. It's something you definitely do not want to miss! Not to mention it's really freaking cute.
You can technically read this as a standalone, but you'd be missing out on a LOT of good stuff. I'd recommend starting from book one, Smoke Show.
🎸 reformed badboy
🎸 beachy vibes
🎸 fake dating
🎸 forced proximity
🎸 quirky small town
🎸 tall girl rep
🎸 slowburn with payoff
🎸 forced proximity
Massive shout out to the authors for supplying me with an eARC for this review. Thank you!
Spice: 3/5
Overall rating: 5/5
KU: Yes! (May 20th)
Welcome back to the Cove! Oh, how I love this series. There's just something about this quirky little beach town that feels like a warm hug.
Let's dive in (yes, pun intended). These main characters were fantastic. I wasn't sure going in how I would feel about Lysander because the reformed badboy trope isn't a favorite of mine. Typically, these kinds of characters tend to dwell on their past and drag down the character and the story with angst or regret. Lys, on the other hand, gets to have real depth and a growing personality while his character matures. The fish and mermaid puns were never ending and you bet I laughed at every single one. Also, I think Maisie is my new favorite fmc in the series. I can't tell if I am saying that because I love her or because I am her. Probably both? Her determination and devotion to her people, her family, and her freedom is admirable. The chemistry between these two was so fun!
The whole cast shines, but I am yet again reminded of how much I love Blaze, even as a secondary character. Do not skip this epilogue. No really, don't do it! It may be my favorite part of the book. The overall plot of the series is really gaining speed and a major ~thing~ happens here. It's something you definitely do not want to miss! Not to mention it's really freaking cute.
You can technically read this as a standalone, but you'd be missing out on a LOT of good stuff. I'd recommend starting from book one, Smoke Show.
🎸 reformed badboy
🎸 beachy vibes
🎸 fake dating
🎸 forced proximity
🎸 quirky small town
🎸 tall girl rep
🎸 slowburn with payoff
🎸 forced proximity
Massive shout out to the authors for supplying me with an eARC for this review. Thank you!
May 15, 2023
Thank you Aimee for my complimentary copy of Pier Pressure.
Well, I know I said Blaze and Petra were my favorite. And then I met Ryker and Selene. And dammit. Now there is Lysander and Maisie. How am I supposed to pick just one ?!?!?
Fake dating trope is one of my favorites so I knew going in this was going to be a great read. Lys and Maisie are both working very hard to convince their family and friends they have been dating for months and are hopelessly in love. Will they be able to pull it off ? Both are promised to others and their arranged marriages are needed for the good of the town.
The magic around Deadlights Cove is still wonky and something needs to be done about it asap. I am very invested in this mystery. What exactly is going on ?
The song references will have you singing along (there is a Spotify playlist) and the game of Twisty Bobcat Pretzel will have you laughing out loud
Oh my god. That epilogue was the best I have read in forever !! It made me so happy to have that little peak into their lives. Please tell me we will get more updates down the road. My life is going to be so empty and sad now.
Well, I know I said Blaze and Petra were my favorite. And then I met Ryker and Selene. And dammit. Now there is Lysander and Maisie. How am I supposed to pick just one ?!?!?
Fake dating trope is one of my favorites so I knew going in this was going to be a great read. Lys and Maisie are both working very hard to convince their family and friends they have been dating for months and are hopelessly in love. Will they be able to pull it off ? Both are promised to others and their arranged marriages are needed for the good of the town.
The magic around Deadlights Cove is still wonky and something needs to be done about it asap. I am very invested in this mystery. What exactly is going on ?
The song references will have you singing along (there is a Spotify playlist) and the game of Twisty Bobcat Pretzel will have you laughing out loud
Oh my god. That epilogue was the best I have read in forever !! It made me so happy to have that little peak into their lives. Please tell me we will get more updates down the road. My life is going to be so empty and sad now.
May 19, 2023
Thank you so much for the authors for your providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Allow me to pier pressure you into reading this book: this is the best installment in the series yet! (Which is high praise because I adore each of these books.)
Pier Pressure takes all the wackiness and heart we’ve grown to love about the Cove and adds a fake dating twist.
I related so much to FMC Maisie. She’s charmingly awkward. And her chemistry with Lysander was everything. I loved how totally different but perfectly matched they were.
These books are truly the ultimate comfort reads and I can’t recommend them enough.
Allow me to pier pressure you into reading this book: this is the best installment in the series yet! (Which is high praise because I adore each of these books.)
Pier Pressure takes all the wackiness and heart we’ve grown to love about the Cove and adds a fake dating twist.
I related so much to FMC Maisie. She’s charmingly awkward. And her chemistry with Lysander was everything. I loved how totally different but perfectly matched they were.
These books are truly the ultimate comfort reads and I can’t recommend them enough.
May 20, 2023
This series just keeps getting better and better! Aimee Vance and B. Perkins have done it again. This books is full of charm, witty banter, slow burn and the fake dating romance I didn’t know I needed in my life. The Deadlights Cove Series has made me fall in love with so many characters, and Maisie and Lysander are no different. The chemistry in this book is amazing and totally draws you right in.
I have been recommending the Deadlights Cove Series to everyone who will listen and now this book just makes my recommendation even stronger. This book is an absolute 5 star and will be on my reread soon!
I have been recommending the Deadlights Cove Series to everyone who will listen and now this book just makes my recommendation even stronger. This book is an absolute 5 star and will be on my reread soon!
February 17, 2025
4.5!!
This one took me a whole month and a half (ridiculous) because it felt like a warm hug and I didn’t want it to end?? I wanted to read it so fast but read it slowly, and every time I read it it made me so happy. Only docked .5 because it felt like the resolution of the drama in this one with Ness was super fast. But I LOVED the slow burn, the big family vibes with the sisters, and Lys and Maisie supporting each other even when they didn’t have their parent’s support. The linkings were so cute and all the Timber Creek references made me giddy
This one took me a whole month and a half (ridiculous) because it felt like a warm hug and I didn’t want it to end?? I wanted to read it so fast but read it slowly, and every time I read it it made me so happy. Only docked .5 because it felt like the resolution of the drama in this one with Ness was super fast. But I LOVED the slow burn, the big family vibes with the sisters, and Lys and Maisie supporting each other even when they didn’t have their parent’s support. The linkings were so cute and all the Timber Creek references made me giddy
May 15, 2023
"Just call me Wendy Darling. I've tamed Peter Pan."
This book. This series. Hit it out of the park and into the Atlantic ocean.
I love the way the scenes are so vivid. I can see the conversations, the simple actions, the cute moments (of which there are many).
Pick up this book to see if the mermaid and the rockstar can pull off a grand rouse to take their lives back!
This book. This series. Hit it out of the park and into the Atlantic ocean.
I love the way the scenes are so vivid. I can see the conversations, the simple actions, the cute moments (of which there are many).
Pick up this book to see if the mermaid and the rockstar can pull off a grand rouse to take their lives back!
June 12, 2023
Every time I read a new book in this series, I fall more and more in love with the town.
This is my favourite cosy fantasy series ever.
The characters, the fact these can be read as standalones or all together, the relationships and the deeper story - it's all perfect and I'm going to hate this series ending with the next book😭
This is my favourite cosy fantasy series ever.
The characters, the fact these can be read as standalones or all together, the relationships and the deeper story - it's all perfect and I'm going to hate this series ending with the next book😭
May 9, 2023
This is the one. I've enjoyed them all, but this one hit different. I love the absolute CHAOS of Deadlights Cove, and we get lots of it in this one. I want to be a part of Scallywags game nights 🌙
And who knew Lysander had the punny-pun-pun jokes?
And Blaze, as always, is adorable.
And who knew Lysander had the punny-pun-pun jokes?
And Blaze, as always, is adorable.
March 24, 2024
Really good follow up after Wing and a Miss which I didn’t like as much. I really liked both Maisie and Lys and how patient they were helping each other grow ans learn. I love literally the entire town of Deadlights Cove
May 14, 2023
How much do I love the Deadlight’s Cove series?
The limit does not exist.
I was so lucky to get an ARC of this book (comes out May 20th) and seriously, Aimee and B just knock it out of the park every. single. time. This series has become such a comfort for me, while also making me swoon, laugh out loud while also being sucked into the over-arching mystery/problem that is weaved throughout each installment. I don’t think I have ever laughed out loud reading as I do with this series and this installment was no different.
I loved Lys and Maisie - especially loved Maisie’s awkward rambling (can relate). Having the element of the ocean in this one was just *chef’s kiss* for me. And it was FAKE DATING. One of my all-time favorite tropes.
I will forever be recommending this series to all book lovers. Come for the paranormal hilarious small town rom-com and stay for the excellent and clever writing from this dynamic duo.
The limit does not exist.
I was so lucky to get an ARC of this book (comes out May 20th) and seriously, Aimee and B just knock it out of the park every. single. time. This series has become such a comfort for me, while also making me swoon, laugh out loud while also being sucked into the over-arching mystery/problem that is weaved throughout each installment. I don’t think I have ever laughed out loud reading as I do with this series and this installment was no different.
I loved Lys and Maisie - especially loved Maisie’s awkward rambling (can relate). Having the element of the ocean in this one was just *chef’s kiss* for me. And it was FAKE DATING. One of my all-time favorite tropes.
I will forever be recommending this series to all book lovers. Come for the paranormal hilarious small town rom-com and stay for the excellent and clever writing from this dynamic duo.
May 16, 2023
I was so happy to get this ARC to review because I have fallen in love with Deadlight’s Cove, or as Blaze calls it “this whole sh!t show.”
Every time I read another book, I think to myself “Can it get any better?” but Aimee & B never fail to deliver. They had me at “mustard dick puke” and fake romance.
Reading this book made me feel right at home, because I too have unrelenting anxious thoughts like the FMC and my husband is king of Dad jokes, just like the MMC.
If you’re looking for some tea, look no further because this book has LOTS of it. And the epilogue - I read it with tears of joy in my eyes. Can’t wait for the next installment!
Every time I read another book, I think to myself “Can it get any better?” but Aimee & B never fail to deliver. They had me at “mustard dick puke” and fake romance.
Reading this book made me feel right at home, because I too have unrelenting anxious thoughts like the FMC and my husband is king of Dad jokes, just like the MMC.
If you’re looking for some tea, look no further because this book has LOTS of it. And the epilogue - I read it with tears of joy in my eyes. Can’t wait for the next installment!
May 22, 2023
Book #4 in the Deadlights Cove series. These books just get better and better! Definitely recommend this series!! Cannot wait for book 5!
August 31, 2025
As the heirs of their respective coven and kingdom, their parents decide that they can make themselves especially useful and just get married to the person they’ve chosen for them. Maisie and Lysander are horrified and agree to a fake dating scheme to get out of it until they can come up with a real plan. And since (fake) dating has never gone sideways in Deadlight Cove, away we go.
This was really cute. Lysander realizes that he needs to lean into his responsibilities but in his own way and Maisie finds a way to stand up for herself. They made each other steadier and I love that.
This was really cute. Lysander realizes that he needs to lean into his responsibilities but in his own way and Maisie finds a way to stand up for herself. They made each other steadier and I love that.
August 22, 2023
Every book in this series I’ve finished and said, this is my new favorite, and this one is no exception. I adored this read.
Fake dating, dual POV, mutual pining, small town, music & movie references galore, slow burn with excellently spicy payoff.
Lysander is a witch and musician who isn’t interested in commitment and lives for the freedom he has before he eventually inherits the burden of leading his coven.
Maisie is a sea nymph and heir to her underwater kingdom who wants to protect her people at all costs, but can’t imagine being forced into an arranged marriage to do it.
The character development for Lys?! Amazing. Beautiful. Honestly inspiring. I didn’t see myself loving him, and I really really did. Maisie is so wonderfully weird. Immediately endearing.
We of course get to see all our favorite characters again. I love this town and the whole cast of supes SO MUCH. The epilogue is next level. I was kicking and squealing while reading it. Can’t wait for the next book soon!!
Thank you Aimee & B. For the chance to read an advance copy- I can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on it!!
Fake dating, dual POV, mutual pining, small town, music & movie references galore, slow burn with excellently spicy payoff.
Lysander is a witch and musician who isn’t interested in commitment and lives for the freedom he has before he eventually inherits the burden of leading his coven.
Maisie is a sea nymph and heir to her underwater kingdom who wants to protect her people at all costs, but can’t imagine being forced into an arranged marriage to do it.
The character development for Lys?! Amazing. Beautiful. Honestly inspiring. I didn’t see myself loving him, and I really really did. Maisie is so wonderfully weird. Immediately endearing.
We of course get to see all our favorite characters again. I love this town and the whole cast of supes SO MUCH. The epilogue is next level. I was kicking and squealing while reading it. Can’t wait for the next book soon!!
Thank you Aimee & B. For the chance to read an advance copy- I can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on it!!
December 23, 2023
“Tonight we’ll be playing Twisty Bobcat Pretzel”
You can tell the authors had fun with this!
I never had a comfort read until now. Read it for the 90s nostalgia, read it for all the cozy vibes, read it for the mouthwatering supernatural specimen and read it for the full-bellied laughs.
You can tell the authors had fun with this!
I never had a comfort read until now. Read it for the 90s nostalgia, read it for all the cozy vibes, read it for the mouthwatering supernatural specimen and read it for the full-bellied laughs.
May 15, 2023
(Free Advanced Review Copy)
4.25 stars rounded up
Hi, Hello. Here I am again… to tell you that if you are looking at this book (or any of the Deadlights Cove books) because you are wondering if you should read it: YES. You should definitely read this series. These are absolute written gems, if ever there were some.
The series, as a whole, is cool, quirky, creative, funny, exciting, and full of love (both friend and romantic). B. Perkins and Aimee Vance are great writers, in both word craftsmanship and story formation. They give us exactly what we need in terms of description, delivery, character building, and climax. They are a really great duo and their stories show it.
This book, in particular, reads softer and less mysterious than the others in the series. These characters have been in the periphery of some of the other books, but we get to know them in depth (fish joke!) here. Pier Pressure is more slow-burn and, in general, seems more focused on the mains evolving relationship with the “action” coming in later and lighter.
It’s a very charming book that wonderfully continues our broader Deadlights Cove story with likable characters and magical hijinks. I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite of the set, but it is a really lovely addition to this super-fun series.
Thank you so much to Aimee and B. for providing an advanced review copy of Pier Pressure and choosing me to be part of the Pier Pressure ARC team. Can't wait until #5 :)
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Follow Lysander and Maisie’s story, along with the quirky band of local misfits, in Deadlights Cove Book 4, Pier Pressure. Each Deadlights Cove book follows a new couple, but the series is best read in order. Get caught up first with Smoke Show (Book 1, Petra and Blaze), Deja Brew (Book 2, Nimue and Kit), and Wing and A Miss (Book 3, Selene and Ryker).
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4.25 stars rounded up
Hi, Hello. Here I am again… to tell you that if you are looking at this book (or any of the Deadlights Cove books) because you are wondering if you should read it: YES. You should definitely read this series. These are absolute written gems, if ever there were some.
The series, as a whole, is cool, quirky, creative, funny, exciting, and full of love (both friend and romantic). B. Perkins and Aimee Vance are great writers, in both word craftsmanship and story formation. They give us exactly what we need in terms of description, delivery, character building, and climax. They are a really great duo and their stories show it.
This book, in particular, reads softer and less mysterious than the others in the series. These characters have been in the periphery of some of the other books, but we get to know them in depth (fish joke!) here. Pier Pressure is more slow-burn and, in general, seems more focused on the mains evolving relationship with the “action” coming in later and lighter.
It’s a very charming book that wonderfully continues our broader Deadlights Cove story with likable characters and magical hijinks. I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite of the set, but it is a really lovely addition to this super-fun series.
Thank you so much to Aimee and B. for providing an advanced review copy of Pier Pressure and choosing me to be part of the Pier Pressure ARC team. Can't wait until #5 :)
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Follow Lysander and Maisie’s story, along with the quirky band of local misfits, in Deadlights Cove Book 4, Pier Pressure. Each Deadlights Cove book follows a new couple, but the series is best read in order. Get caught up first with Smoke Show (Book 1, Petra and Blaze), Deja Brew (Book 2, Nimue and Kit), and Wing and A Miss (Book 3, Selene and Ryker).
#deadlightscove #romancebooks #bookstagram #romance #booklover #romancenovels #bookstagrammer #romancereads #bookworm #readersofinstagram #bookish #romancereader #contemporaryromance #bookaddict #booknerd #romancereadersofinstagram #kindleunlimited #reading #romancebookstagram #booksbooksbooks #romancereaders #bookrecommendations #romanceauthor #paranormalromance #paranormalromancebooks #urbanfantasy #pnr #fantasyromance
December 1, 2023
I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed this couple! I probably shouldn't have considering how much I loved all the previous books but Lys and Maisie were two characters that had very little time in the previous books. I think in the 3rd book they both got one scene each to flesh them out a little but other than that they were both relatively unknown, especially in comparison to the other main characters. So, I think it's a real testament to the authors that I loved them just as much as all the previous couples, and by the end of the book I felt like they had just as much skin in the game as everyone else!
Lys and Maisie parallel each other really well, while still being two completely different people. They both had an overbearing parent with sky-high expectations, and they both looked to escape those expectations by having a life completely outside of what their parents wanted for them. I loved getting to read about them not just helping each other with their fake dating plan but they also helped each other separate themselves from the people their parents wanted them to be.
I always love watching a "playboy" fall in love and I thought the authors set this up really nicely by making it clear that Lys was getting tired of his lifestyle even before Maisie came along. This felt like the most slow-burn of the romances so far but the fake dating aspect means there are still plenty of sweet moments between them even before they accept their feelings for one another. The support they offered one another was really sweet and made it easy to root for them.
There are of course plenty of scenes with the characters from the previous books and the various lovable townies, which I'm a sucker for (I love you, Mo<3). It always feels like a little reward for reading the whole series and who doesn't like rewards?? The world-building for this series gets better and better with every book, I'd very happily read whatever history book Petra's writing if the Cove was a real place.
This is the book where you finally get to hear some of the motivation behind the big baddie in the story and get some answers for why everyone's powers have been so weird and wonky for the last couple of books. It also introduces a new concept called "linking" which is exciting for everyone but is especially exciting for the future of Blaze and Petra (especially if you're like me and try not to think too hard about the future between immortal and mortal love interests). The authors' always do an incredible job tying things together and this book really showcases that!
Lys and Maisie parallel each other really well, while still being two completely different people. They both had an overbearing parent with sky-high expectations, and they both looked to escape those expectations by having a life completely outside of what their parents wanted for them. I loved getting to read about them not just helping each other with their fake dating plan but they also helped each other separate themselves from the people their parents wanted them to be.
I always love watching a "playboy" fall in love and I thought the authors set this up really nicely by making it clear that Lys was getting tired of his lifestyle even before Maisie came along. This felt like the most slow-burn of the romances so far but the fake dating aspect means there are still plenty of sweet moments between them even before they accept their feelings for one another. The support they offered one another was really sweet and made it easy to root for them.
There are of course plenty of scenes with the characters from the previous books and the various lovable townies, which I'm a sucker for (I love you, Mo<3). It always feels like a little reward for reading the whole series and who doesn't like rewards?? The world-building for this series gets better and better with every book, I'd very happily read whatever history book Petra's writing if the Cove was a real place.
This is the book where you finally get to hear some of the motivation behind the big baddie in the story and get some answers for why everyone's powers have been so weird and wonky for the last couple of books. It also introduces a new concept called "linking" which is exciting for everyone but is especially exciting for the future of Blaze and Petra (especially if you're like me and try not to think too hard about the future between immortal and mortal love interests). The authors' always do an incredible job tying things together and this book really showcases that!
May 13, 2023
I swear this series keeps getting better and better!
Maisie is heir to the sea nymph kingdom and has always had to live under her father’s thumb. Her little bit of rebellion? Sneaking away to work at a bar abovewater each week, just to feel a small taste of freedom. When the supernatural leaders get together and decide to start trying to link powers across supe species, Maisie’s dad commands her to marry a stranger, a demon from Scotland. But if she were actually involved with someone, he wouldn’t make her go through with it, right?
Lysander is the rockstar playboy of the local witch coven. His mother and leader of the coven has never supported his musical pursuits and has focused all her energy on grooming him to be as powerful as possible so he can take over the coven someday. So when the opportunity to link powers presents itself, she commands him to marry a bear shifter from Vermont. But he refuses. And better yet, the mystery girl he’s been dreaming about, who turns out to be a sea nymph princess, approaches him with a mutually beneficial proposition to pretend to date in order to avoid being forced to marry strangers, he can’t so no.
But will the fake dating stay fake?
If you’ve known me for any amount of time, I’ve probably insisted your read the Deadlights Cove series by @aimeevancebooks and @b.p.writes. And guess what? I’m not going to stop anytime soon. Especially since book 4, Pier Pressure, comes out in a couple weeks and it’s AMAZING. Like the rest of the series, I couldn’t put it down. It’s funny as hell, charming, exciting, and even a little spicy. But honestly I think my favorite thing about this series is it makes you feel like you’re living in Deadlights Cove right alongside these characters. Like they’re your friends and neighbors and you’re in on all the jokes and shenanigans. It’s truly the best.
Go read the first three books of the DC series- Smoke Show, Deja Brew, and Wing and a Miss- before Pier Pressure comes out May 20th! -
Read if you like:
🪸Fake Dating
🪸Forbidden Romance
🪸Opposites Attract
🪸Playboy-Turned-Simp
🪸Dirty Talking Rockstar MMC
🪸Relatable, Awkward FMC
🪸Small Town
🪸Hilarious Side Characters
Maisie is heir to the sea nymph kingdom and has always had to live under her father’s thumb. Her little bit of rebellion? Sneaking away to work at a bar abovewater each week, just to feel a small taste of freedom. When the supernatural leaders get together and decide to start trying to link powers across supe species, Maisie’s dad commands her to marry a stranger, a demon from Scotland. But if she were actually involved with someone, he wouldn’t make her go through with it, right?
Lysander is the rockstar playboy of the local witch coven. His mother and leader of the coven has never supported his musical pursuits and has focused all her energy on grooming him to be as powerful as possible so he can take over the coven someday. So when the opportunity to link powers presents itself, she commands him to marry a bear shifter from Vermont. But he refuses. And better yet, the mystery girl he’s been dreaming about, who turns out to be a sea nymph princess, approaches him with a mutually beneficial proposition to pretend to date in order to avoid being forced to marry strangers, he can’t so no.
But will the fake dating stay fake?
If you’ve known me for any amount of time, I’ve probably insisted your read the Deadlights Cove series by @aimeevancebooks and @b.p.writes. And guess what? I’m not going to stop anytime soon. Especially since book 4, Pier Pressure, comes out in a couple weeks and it’s AMAZING. Like the rest of the series, I couldn’t put it down. It’s funny as hell, charming, exciting, and even a little spicy. But honestly I think my favorite thing about this series is it makes you feel like you’re living in Deadlights Cove right alongside these characters. Like they’re your friends and neighbors and you’re in on all the jokes and shenanigans. It’s truly the best.
Go read the first three books of the DC series- Smoke Show, Deja Brew, and Wing and a Miss- before Pier Pressure comes out May 20th! -
Read if you like:
🪸Fake Dating
🪸Forbidden Romance
🪸Opposites Attract
🪸Playboy-Turned-Simp
🪸Dirty Talking Rockstar MMC
🪸Relatable, Awkward FMC
🪸Small Town
🪸Hilarious Side Characters
October 4, 2023
A rockstar falls for a siren, or in this case, a clutzy sea nymph with daddy issues.
4.5/5 stars! 1/5 spice
The plot of this one develops yet again! I think Wing and a Miss and Pier Pressure were the two that are most action packed in the series, and definitely my favorites. I really really enjoyed this one and I just love all of these books overall and how they interconnect.
Pier Pressure was about a sea nymph named Maisie and a witch named Lysander. They both have parents that want to marry them off to another powerful supernatural in order to connect and link their magic. Maze and Lys strike up a deal to get themselves out of their predicament to pull off the ultimate fake relationship.
I loved Lysander and the growth from being a playboy to dedicated. It happens quite quickly but the story has so many intricate parts from previous books that it blends so well into this one. Maisie is the shy sea nymph that needs to hide the fact that she's the heir to the underwater throne and the daughter of Ronan, a very powerful supernatural. Maisie's character was great and she is very family oriented. Their story was adorable and had a great build up.
The plot of this book definitely took precedence for me over the love story, I am so curious about the resolution of the disaster that happens at the end. VERY excited about the next book and if its the last one I'm going to be sad its over.
An honorable mention is the little things we see from previous books developing as the story moves on. The scene with Blaze and Petra speaking about the linking magic in order for him to keep her forever made me SWOON. I'll miss them when the series is over.
4.5/5 stars! 1/5 spice
The plot of this one develops yet again! I think Wing and a Miss and Pier Pressure were the two that are most action packed in the series, and definitely my favorites. I really really enjoyed this one and I just love all of these books overall and how they interconnect.
Pier Pressure was about a sea nymph named Maisie and a witch named Lysander. They both have parents that want to marry them off to another powerful supernatural in order to connect and link their magic. Maze and Lys strike up a deal to get themselves out of their predicament to pull off the ultimate fake relationship.
I loved Lysander and the growth from being a playboy to dedicated. It happens quite quickly but the story has so many intricate parts from previous books that it blends so well into this one. Maisie is the shy sea nymph that needs to hide the fact that she's the heir to the underwater throne and the daughter of Ronan, a very powerful supernatural. Maisie's character was great and she is very family oriented. Their story was adorable and had a great build up.
The plot of this book definitely took precedence for me over the love story, I am so curious about the resolution of the disaster that happens at the end. VERY excited about the next book and if its the last one I'm going to be sad its over.
An honorable mention is the little things we see from previous books developing as the story moves on. The scene with Blaze and Petra speaking about the linking magic in order for him to keep her forever made me SWOON. I'll miss them when the series is over.
May 13, 2023
📚✨Book Review✨📚
Pier Pressure
Author: B. Perkins and Aimee Vance
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Notes: This is book four in the series. The first book is Smoke Show. I recommend starting with book 1 first. I received a copy of this book as an advanced reader, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
What I Liked:
🧜♀️ From the very start I knew I would love this book. I have completely and totally fallen head over heels for all the residents of Deadlights Cove. Being “back,” seeing them interact with one another, is always pure delight!
🧜♀️So many Disney references that I can’t even deal. My heart feels so full of joy! ❤️
🧜♀️Lysander and Maisie were a match straightaway, even though they didn’t recognize it. Seeing them fall in love while they were unaware of what was happening was so much fun! I loved that we see them both come together as a team versus a number of advisories and end up even stronger by the end!
What I Didn’t Like:
🧜♀️I’m only upset that I have to wait for the next installment. But I know whose story is up next and I CAN NOT WAIT!!!! 👼❤️🧙♀️
Final Thoughts:
🧜♀️ At this point it’s no secret that I ADORE this series. I would recommend this to anyone who loves rom-coms and paranormal romance. It’s light and fun, heartwarming but also sexy. Just read all of these….trust me!!!
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Pier Pressure
Author: B. Perkins and Aimee Vance
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Notes: This is book four in the series. The first book is Smoke Show. I recommend starting with book 1 first. I received a copy of this book as an advanced reader, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
What I Liked:
🧜♀️ From the very start I knew I would love this book. I have completely and totally fallen head over heels for all the residents of Deadlights Cove. Being “back,” seeing them interact with one another, is always pure delight!
🧜♀️So many Disney references that I can’t even deal. My heart feels so full of joy! ❤️
🧜♀️Lysander and Maisie were a match straightaway, even though they didn’t recognize it. Seeing them fall in love while they were unaware of what was happening was so much fun! I loved that we see them both come together as a team versus a number of advisories and end up even stronger by the end!
What I Didn’t Like:
🧜♀️I’m only upset that I have to wait for the next installment. But I know whose story is up next and I CAN NOT WAIT!!!! 👼❤️🧙♀️
Final Thoughts:
🧜♀️ At this point it’s no secret that I ADORE this series. I would recommend this to anyone who loves rom-coms and paranormal romance. It’s light and fun, heartwarming but also sexy. Just read all of these….trust me!!!
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May 14, 2023
Pier Pressure, the fourth full length installment in the Deadlights Cove series, will be available on KU & in paperback next weekend May 20th. I was lucky enough to join the “DC Street Team” for promotions and be part of the Pier Pressure ARC readers. And I ATE THAT SHIT UP. Deadlights Cove is quite literally my dream place to live & I have an unhealthy obsession with the resident chaos witch Morgaine.
Pier Pressure follows Lysander, the son of the head witch of the local coven, and Maisie, the daughter of the sea nymph king. The town knows Maisie as “Maia”, the clumsy and elusive sea nymph bartender at Scallywags. Both Lysander & Maisie are told by their parents that they will be marrying another supernatural from outside Deadlights Cove to boost their magic to protect their people. Neither one of them is okay with an arranged marriage so they arrange a fake dating situation with a contract and all. Along the way they encounter a banishment, a kidnapping, sharing a bed, lots of concerts, nosy townsfolk, brutal parents, and genuine chemistry that just builds with each hurtle they overcome.
That is literally just the TIP of the iceberg that is this book. Pier Pressure made me laugh out loud, get all in my feels, and transported me away from the real world every chance I got. I will forever and always recommend these books to anyone who will listen. Aimee & B have created a magical, diverse, hysterical, and loving small town
Pier Pressure follows Lysander, the son of the head witch of the local coven, and Maisie, the daughter of the sea nymph king. The town knows Maisie as “Maia”, the clumsy and elusive sea nymph bartender at Scallywags. Both Lysander & Maisie are told by their parents that they will be marrying another supernatural from outside Deadlights Cove to boost their magic to protect their people. Neither one of them is okay with an arranged marriage so they arrange a fake dating situation with a contract and all. Along the way they encounter a banishment, a kidnapping, sharing a bed, lots of concerts, nosy townsfolk, brutal parents, and genuine chemistry that just builds with each hurtle they overcome.
That is literally just the TIP of the iceberg that is this book. Pier Pressure made me laugh out loud, get all in my feels, and transported me away from the real world every chance I got. I will forever and always recommend these books to anyone who will listen. Aimee & B have created a magical, diverse, hysterical, and loving small town
May 17, 2023
A Ryker's dragon-sized thank you to B and Aimee for including me on the ARC team for this release!! All thoughts and comments are my own.
Pier Pressure is amazing! I don't know how Aimee and B make each book in this series so fantastic, but they do! Maybe they have Mo Dev, and Lys on retainer to infuse these babies with magic? Regardless I am HERE. FOR. IT!
This story focuses on Lysander, lead singer of The Lost Talisman and witch wonderboy, and Maisie, sea nymph princess and heir to underwater throne. Lys is charming and adorable. If you loved Selene's dragon references in Wing and a Miss, you will especially love all of Lys' fish/Little Mermaid jokes here!
Maisie is the most relatable and endearing FMC I think I have ever read!! She's awkward, clumsy, has no fashion sense, rambles and sweats like crazy when she's nervous, and will throw down to protect her family. I think I might be a little in love with her.
Lys and Maisie adorable as they navigate their fake dating relationship. The boathouse scene? 🔥🔥 Blaze and Mo continue to have the BEST lines and never fail to make me laugh. Winston makes some fabulous appearances. Game night at Scallywags is up there with favorite scenes ever in the series!
In this story you get:
-Hidden identity
-Fake dating
-Rock star and a princess, supe style
-Family secrets revealed
-Witty banter and fantastic one-liners
-Memorable moments with your favorite Covies
-Everything you've come to love about DC and more!
You need this story, friends!! It goes live on Saturday, May 20th! Mark your calendars! If you're new to the DC series, start with Smoke Show. You won't be disappointed!
Pier Pressure is amazing! I don't know how Aimee and B make each book in this series so fantastic, but they do! Maybe they have Mo Dev, and Lys on retainer to infuse these babies with magic? Regardless I am HERE. FOR. IT!
This story focuses on Lysander, lead singer of The Lost Talisman and witch wonderboy, and Maisie, sea nymph princess and heir to underwater throne. Lys is charming and adorable. If you loved Selene's dragon references in Wing and a Miss, you will especially love all of Lys' fish/Little Mermaid jokes here!
Maisie is the most relatable and endearing FMC I think I have ever read!! She's awkward, clumsy, has no fashion sense, rambles and sweats like crazy when she's nervous, and will throw down to protect her family. I think I might be a little in love with her.
Lys and Maisie adorable as they navigate their fake dating relationship. The boathouse scene? 🔥🔥 Blaze and Mo continue to have the BEST lines and never fail to make me laugh. Winston makes some fabulous appearances. Game night at Scallywags is up there with favorite scenes ever in the series!
In this story you get:
-Hidden identity
-Fake dating
-Rock star and a princess, supe style
-Family secrets revealed
-Witty banter and fantastic one-liners
-Memorable moments with your favorite Covies
-Everything you've come to love about DC and more!
You need this story, friends!! It goes live on Saturday, May 20th! Mark your calendars! If you're new to the DC series, start with Smoke Show. You won't be disappointed!
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