Chelsea Knestrick's all time favourite books

Mr. Darcy's Persistent Pursuit: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Longbourn Unexpected Book 1)

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Publication Date: Nov 15, 2014

Historical Romance

4.1 (117 ratings)

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Mr. Darcy's Persistent Pursuit is the first book I have read by Elaine Owen and I am definitely planning on reading more by this author. The plot was really fun and I loved seeing how everything unfolded and came together. I also found the solution for Lydia's behavior a really interesting idea and plan on reading this books sequel Love's Fool: The Taming of Lydia Bennet: What Happened After Mr. Darcy's Persistent Pursuit to see how that develops and turns out. Overall this was a really fun and entertaining read that I am sure to read again.

Catnapped by the Catman: An Alien Abduction Standalone Romance (Interstellar Protections Agency Book 1)

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Publication Date: Dec 31, 2021

Action & Adventure, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy

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This was my first book by Jade Waltz and I really enjoyed the story and the characters. I am also looking forward to reading more books from this series and hope the next one comes out soon.
A Night with Mr. Darcy to Remember: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Pride and Prejudice Variations Satisfying Short Story Escapes)

A Night with Mr. Darcy to Remember: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Pride and Prejudice Variations Satisfying Short Story Escapes)

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Publication Date: Nov 20, 2018

Historical Romance, Romance, Historical Fiction

3.8 (50 ratings)

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This was a fun, short novella about Darcy and Elizabeth. I enjoyed reading this story and about both how Elizabeth and Darcy met and instantly connected with their similar situations and attraction to one another. This story was very short and it would be interesting to see it continued and if they find a way to be together in the future. (I Received Free eBook copy from Author.)

Horned Holidays: The First Collection

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Publication Date: Dec 01, 2023

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction

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Krampus and the Crone (Horned Holidays Book #1)
I really enjoyed this story and all the characters in it including the two kids Whit and Cinna that end up with Krampusarian and Jaelle. The epilogue was also fun and I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series as well as many other books by this author in the future.

A Gift for Nicholas (Horned Holidays Book #2)
I really enjoyed reading about Nicholsarian and Jenna's story and the relationship that developed between Nicholsarian and her daughter Lottie was cute as well. This was another fun addition to the Horned Holidays series and I loved the epilogue at the end with Nicholsarian and Krampasarian introducing their new families and mending their rivalry. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

A Kiss of Frost (Horned Holidays Book #3)
This is the third book in the Horned Holidays series and I loved it just as much as the first two. All the characters are so well written and Jacks drone is another fun character that has a mind of it's own just like in the first two books although in this case it forms a strong protective bond with him. I have loved this series so far and look forward to reading more by this author.
Dad Bod: Wolf Shifter

Dad Bod: Wolf Shifter

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Publication Date: Apr 10, 2024

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This is the first book by Bella Blair that I have read as well as the first book in the Dad Bod Monster series of standalone books. I really enjoyed this book and seeing how the story evolved as well as loved Gavin's twin sons and Pepper's daughter and seeing how well the three kids got along. I look forward to reading more from this series and this author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Eliza's Cursed Dragon

Eliza's Cursed Dragon

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Publication Date: May 20, 2024

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This was a really fun Retelling of The Wild Swans full of wonderful characters that I loved getting to know. I enjoyed seeing how the relationship between Eliza and Edward developed and Elizabeth brothers and their antics were amusing at times as well. The epilogue was a great way of tying the story together and I really enjoyed reading this book. I haven't read a lot of variations for this fairy tale so far but this book was a fun take on it.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Alien and I (Cosmic Cinema)

The Alien and I (Cosmic Cinema)

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Publication Date: Mar 24, 2024

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction

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This was my first book from the Cosmic Cinema series but like every other book by Honey Phillips that I have read it was a great story full of interesting characters and great world building to draw the readers into the story. I look forward to reading more from this series as well as other books from this author in the future.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A Miracle for the Alien Warrior (Treasured by the Alien Book 11)

A Miracle for the Alien Warrior (Treasured by the Alien Book 11)

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Publication Date: Jun 16, 2024

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction

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This was another great addition to the Treasured by the Alien series and I loved getting to know Lauren and Krestar. This book had a good storyline and I enjoyed getting to see how Lauren and Krestar grew closer as the story continued as well as having some fun side characters. The epilogue was fun as well and I like that we got to see how some characters from other books are doing as well. I look forward to reading Hope for the Alien Warrior and finding out what happened with Lauren's friend Felicity & Luxor.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Tomlin (How the Aliens Were Won Book 8)

Tomlin (How the Aliens Were Won Book 8)

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Publication Date: Dec 19, 2024

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction

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This is the first book in the How the Aliens Were Won series that I have read and I really enjoyed all the characters and the story (as always with a Honey Phillips book). While I am sure there are aspects I would have enjoyed more if I had read the previous books it works fine as a standalone. Tomlin & Etta were wonderful characters and I was glad everything worked out for them. The ending and epilogue were really good and I look forward to reading more about Finnar’s story in Big, Bad Alien: An Alien Shifter Romance.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Hope for the Alien Warrior (Treasured by the Alien Book 12)

Hope for the Alien Warrior (Treasured by the Alien Book 12)

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Publication Date: Nov 24, 2024

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction

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This was another great addition to the Treasured by the Alien series and I was glad to get to read Felicity & Luxor's story after having briefly met Felicity in A Miracle for the Alien Warrior. Felicity & Luxor make a nice couple and Nina the little girl they adopt is so cute. This book had a lot of fun characters and an entertaining plot. It was also fun to get to see how Lauren & Krestar from the last book were doing. I look forward to reading more from this series in the future as well as many more books by Honey Phillips.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Vera and the Victor: A SciFi Alien Romance (Alien Abduction Book 22)

Vera and the Victor: A SciFi Alien Romance (Alien Abduction Book 22)

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Publication Date: Jul 25, 2024

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction

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I really enjoyed this story and getting to know both Vera and Grabon as they worked together to help the Elvar. Both of them had strong personalities that complemented each other and I was glad to see how everything worked out for the two of them in the epilogue. I am looking forward to seeing Wraiths story in the next book Willow and the Wraith: A SciFi Alien Romance after his brief appearance here as well as in the previous book Unity and the Usurper.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Unity and the Usurper: A SciFi Alien Romance (Alien Abduction Book 21)

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Publication Date: Jun 27, 2024

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction

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This is the first book I have read from the Alien Abduction Series and I really enjoyed it and getting to know Cronan and Unity. They were both such strong characters and I also enjoyed getting to know some of the other characters briefly as well. I look forward to reading more from this series including the next book Vera and the Victor: A SciFi Alien Romance which will be Grabon’s story.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Willow and the Wraith: A SciFi Alien Romance (Alien Abduction Book 23)

Willow and the Wraith: A SciFi Alien Romance (Alien Abduction Book 23)

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Publication Date: Aug 22, 2024

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction

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This was another really fun addition to the Alien Abduction Series and while each book can be read as a standalone I have read the last couple and enjoyed getting to see how Cronan and Unity from Unity and the Usurper were doing. I was really happy to see Wraith get his own story after his very brief scenes in the previous couple books and thought him and Willow made a great couple in this book. Willow was also a really enjoyable character. The young alien girl Sooni and her grandfather were also a nice addition to the story and I liked how everything turned out for all four of these characters. I look forward to reading more from this series and author in the future.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Knotty Clause: A SciFi Alien Warrior Holiday Romance (Horned Holidays)

The Knotty Clause: A SciFi Alien Warrior Holiday Romance (Horned Holidays)

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Publication Date: Dec 05, 2024

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction

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This is the fourth book in the Horned Holidays series and I am glad to say it lived up to my expectations after the first three. I loved getting to know Yede and Gemma as well as Gemma's son Liam in this story and thought they made a cute family. I was happy with how everything worked out for all the characters in this story and thought the epilogue was really nice, including the drop in from Krampusarian from Krampus and the Crone. I look forward to reading many more books by this author in the future and maybe even another in this series.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Rudi: A Sci-Fi Holiday Romance

Rudi: A Sci-Fi Holiday Romance

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Publication Date: Nov 08, 2024

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction

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I loved this story and getting to know Rudi, Clarice, Lina, and all the other supporting characters in this story. The fokuso that they adopted as a pet was cute too. I have loved all of the Sci-Fi Holiday Romances that I have read by Honey Phillips and this one did not let me down. I look forward to reading The Knotty Clause: A SciFi Alien Warrior Holiday Romance when it is released.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Bidding on the Orc Outcast: A Cozy Monster Romance

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Publication Date: Feb 24, 2025

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fantasy

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This is another fun addition to the Fairhaven Falls series as well as the Sweet Monsters Treats series. I really enjoyed getting to know Posy and Varek better in this story after their very brief introduction in Wedding for My Werewolf and thought they made a nice couple. It was also nice to see some of the characters from previous books in this series of connected standalone books. The epilogue was really cute and I am looking forward to reading Kiss for My Kraken: A Cozy Monster Romance and getting to know Sam and Nina better.

I received a free advanced reader ebook copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wedding for My Werewolf: A Cozy Monster Romance (Fairhaven Falls)

Wedding for My Werewolf: A Cozy Monster Romance (Fairhaven Falls)

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Publication Date: Feb 02, 2025

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fantasy

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This was another really fun book in the Fairhaven Falls series of connected standalone romances set in the small town of Fairhaven Falls. I enjoyed getting to know both Eric and Robin in this story and seeing how everything came together for the two of them. Flora was also as fun as always and I look forward to reading the next book Bidding on the Orc Outcast about Posy and Varek.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Big, Bad Alien: An Alien Shifter Romance (Alien Wolf Tales)

Big, Bad Alien: An Alien Shifter Romance (Alien Wolf Tales)

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Publication Date: Jan 23, 2025

Paranormal Romance, Romance, Science Fiction

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I really enjoyed this story and getting to know Finnar better after his brief introduction in Tomlin although it isn't necessary to read that book first and this story is a standalone in a whole new series. This book was so much fun and I loved the way it blended a Fairy Tale Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with an alien shifter romance so well. Scarlett and Finnar made a really nice couple and I enjoyed getting to know them both. The epilogue at the end was fun and I am really looking forward to continuing this series as it blends two genres I love (Fairy Tale Retelllings and Alien Romances) together so well. The next book Alien Huntsman: An Alien Shifter Romance is supposed to be about Scarlett's friend Tessa & Korrin so I look forward to getting to know them both better and maybe even see more about how Finnar & Scarlett are doing in the future.

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.