Sweet Unrest by Lisa Maxwell: A Spooky Adventure/Romance

Sweet Unrest is a spooky adventure romance, ideal for the Halloween season.  Taking place in vibrant New Orleans, heroine Lucy Aimes reluctantly moves there with her family for the summer, expecting to be bored in her new southern plantation home.  Little does Lucy know, things she never thought existed are lurking around every corner in the city she finds so darkly enchanting.

Illusions of Fate by Kiersten White: A Magical Romantic Comedy for Girls

Illusions of Fate is a relatable Young Adult (YA) fantasy story about a girl named Jessamin, who is a dark skinned island girl who moves to the big posh city, and just doesn’t fit in.  She is a witty and strong willed heroine who doesn’t expect any favors, but just wants to be treated like everyone else and to earn her own way in the world.  

Fans of Jane Austen will appreciate Jessamin’s dry and well timed humor, and fans of YA authors such as Cassandra Clare will soak up the enchanting yet familiar world that author Kiersten White paints.