Thursday, August 13, 2026

Review: Seduced by the Werewolf Highwaymen by Eva Leigh

Title: Seduced by the Werewolf Highwaymen
Author: Eva Leigh
Series: Den of Thieves #1
Publication: July 8, 2026
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Find it on: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo
Rating: 3/5

In USA TODAY bestselling author Eva Leigh’s passionate new tale, there’s nothing more dangerous—or seductive—than a trio of werewolf highwaymen on the hunt…

When three dashing highwaymen hold up the carriage Jessica Colfax is traveling in, some might call it bad luck.

For Jessica, it’s an invitation to seduction. Little does she know that these highwaymen hold a secret—they’re werewolves. And the three supernatural thieves are determined to use every weapon in their sensuous arsenal to make her theirs.

But Jessica has her own secrets. Soon, she’ll have to make the ultimate choice. Will she choose duty…or desire…?

Seduced by the Werewolf Highwaymen is a steamy why choose paranormal romance, and Book 1 in the Den of Thieves series.


Seduced by the Werewolf Highwaymen by Eva Leigh is a spicy 'why choose' historical paranormal romance. It was a quick read with steamy romance scenes and fun characters to read about.

Aside from a few flaws this was an entertaining read. I enjoyed reading about Jessica and her three highwaymen, (Ezra, Tej, Rhys) who just so happened to be werewolves. I love a good 'why choose' romance and although it wasn't my favorite of all time I still liked the story and its characters well enough.

It was a rather short read so there wasn't a whole lot of time for more character and world building which, I think, would've made the story a little more stronger and solid. What I loved the most was how Jessica (or Lady Vixen as her werewolves called her) was her own person, owning her sexuality and didn't take any bullshit. I also liked that she could take care of herself and didn't need Ezra, Tej and Rhys to neccesarilt rescue her all the time.

Seduced by the Werewolf Highwaymen had Eva Leigh's trademark strong heroine, steamy romance and droolworthy heroes. It could've used a little more work on the world building, in my opinion. And I wanted to learn more about the characters in general but in the end it was a pretty fun ride!





About the author:


Eva Leigh is a USA Today bestselling romance author. A graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, her books have been featured by the New York Times, NPR, Oprah Daily, the Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Library Journal, Kirkus, Booklist, Self, Paste Magazine, and many more. Her work has also been translated into numerous languages. She lives on the Central California coast with her husband and cats.

Eva is represented by Deidre Knight of The Knight Agency

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Can't-Wait Wednesday: The Sweetest Fiend by Raven Kennedy



Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read.
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The Sweetest Fiend by Raven Kennedy
Expected publication: September 22, 2026 by Avon

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Plated Prisoner series comes the first book in an alluring and addictive romantasy duology set in a world of fae and dark magic, loosely inspired by the legend of the Pied Piper.

It’s time to pay the Piper.

Our world cracked open like an egg. Power burst out, and with it, nine monstrous Banes ready to destroy everything. The powerful Core fae finally slayed them all, but each Bane left a Plague to punish us.

But that’s not the only thing they left behind.

I’m half Bane, half fae, and wholly hated. Survival means enduring every vicious glare and cursed outbreak. Until one day, a Plague descends upon my city that means certain death.

Then he comes. The Pied Piper.

He rids my city of the Plague, but it comes at a cost. One hundred and thirty people are taken as payment. Including me.

I don’t know what he’s going to do to us, but I know I have to get home. My family’s lives depend on it. But the Piper won’t let me go, and something wicked stirs between us. The sweet scent in my veins beckons him, while the seductive lure of his magic sinks under my skin.

I have to escape before it’s too late. Because if I don’t, it’s not just my heart at risk…

But the entire world.

Note: Pied Piper reimagined. This dark fantasy is full of romance and secrets, with mature themes and explicit scenes only suitable for adults. This is book one of a duology.




I love the idea of a dark Pied Piper romantasy retelling and this one sounds really good! The tropes are:

Forced Proximity
Captive Romance
"Who hurt you?"
Only one bed... and horse...and tent!
So. much. banter!









What book are you awaiting today?





 

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Was Reading On This Day Over the Last Ten Years

 
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl
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This Week's Topic:
Books I Was Reading On This Day Over the Last Ten Years






2025
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood


2024
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas


2023
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas


2022
Dark Class by Michelle Diener


2021
Rogue Ghosts & Other Miscreants by Annette Marie & Rob Jacobsen


2020
The Stars of Heaven by Jessica Dall


2019
The Body Painter by Pepper Winters


2018
The Other Wind by Ursula Le Guin


2017
The Artist's Muse by Kerry Postle


2016
P.S. I Like You by Kasie West






Have you read any of these books?