Amanda Kimberley is a USA Today bestselling author who writes swoon-worthy romance with a touch of magic and a whole lot of heart. She’s best known for her paranormal romances set in the UnearthyVerse, where small towns hide big secrets, good battles evil, and fairytale retellings collide with second chances, billionaire heroes, and the kind of insta-love that changes everything. When she’s not exploring the supernatural side of romance, Amanda also writes contemporary love stories featuring small-town charm, second chances, and enemies-to-lovers tension. She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of pets, and when she’s not writing, you’ll usually find her gaming and dreaming up her next happily ever after.
Five enjoyable paranormal stories are within this collection. The novelettes were engaging, the characters were likable and interesting, and their romance story was entertaining as I'd read this enjoyable collection. Midnight & Mistletoe This story is about Priya who gets hired as the sous-chef at the Odd Duck and her boss Braden a vampire famous for his TV cook show. Sparks fly and the kitchen gets hot in this enjoyable story. Will this be the everlasting love Braden is looking for? Midnight & Memories This story is about Ridge a vampire billionaire and Poppy who works in marketing handling Ridge's account just moved to N.Y.C. accepted a friend's request button from him in the Titanic II group. They meet and bond over the upcoming voyage. Poppy has visions of Ridge in a previous life; will the reality be better than her visions? Midnight & Magic This story is about Camden a C.E.O. on Wallstreet who hires Cassidy a vampire designer to create the greatest Christmas party of the decade after her ex blackballed her and her business. Only every idea she comes up with Camden rejects. Desperate she goes to a bar and the bartender gives her a card with a "Gumption" gift after hearing her story. Will this be a Christmas to be remember? Midnight & Mergers This story is about Teagan who's revamping her life after being dumped by her boyfriend/boss got hired as an administrative assistant to Brooks the wealthiest man in New York and a vampire. Taking the job has a special employment contract so falling for another rich man is off her books. Will they break it when they find themselves drawn toward each other? Midnight & Masquerades This story is about Kiku a witch who powers were bind by her mother and Kenshi a vampire and her childhood crush who owns the family club Eclipse and what happens afterwards when she goes to her friend after the death of her mother. Kenshi takes her in until her mother's estate is cleared. Unknown to her Kiku life is in danger from a witch's clan who has been seeking revenge. Will their feelings bloom from friendship to love? Can Kenshi protect her? I'd volunteer to read and review this copy I'd received.
What a fabulous series, and we get it in a single set! All of these books are standalone, with separate couples at the core. Tropes range from boss/employee taboo, to second chance/reincarnation, to friends to lovers. You'll love how each character has their own distinct personality, coping and interacting style. The writing is smooth and the stories are so easy to get lost in.
I love being swept up in a good book, getting to live vicariously through the characters in their world. Kimberly did a wonderful job crafting creative tales that allowed me to do just that. I'm looking forward to reading more of her work.
I voluntarily reviewed a gift copy of this series. Happy Reading Y'all 📚