Below are the books I read in September along with my thoughts on each. I'm not doing any formal reading challenges this year, but I am continuing to read diversely. For the rest of the year, I'm reading the books that I had pre-ordered for the year, as well as other new releases that I bought throughout the year. Looking at my list, there are many books by Canadian authors. I'm sure there will be others thrown in as well as I try to tackle my always growing book collection that is both digital and physical. As for audiobooks, I listen to whatever is available from my wish list on Libby through my local library.

​Once Upon a Library Wish, the third book in my City Wishes & Enchanted Dreams series releases on October 13th, and I thought I would share the official excerpt with you. This scene is when Max and Atlas officially meet for the first time. Enjoy!

​As I pulled my shirt over my head, I hurried toward the outer-worlder. “Atlas.”

He paused and turned around. The sunshine radiated around him, making the young man look like he glowed. His eyes were wide and he gulped. “Max? You’re Max, the dragon shifter?”

“Yes.” I leaned against the wall of my cave, trying to look relaxed and put him at ease, even as my own heart raced. “Falco said you wanted to meet a dragon.”

“Yeah, um…” Clasping his hands in front of himself, he glanced down at them. “I read a book about a dragon shifter and thought it would be nice to meet one.”

I chuckled, finding his shyness quite adorable. His wavy hair was messier than the day before but helped to highlight the golden flecks of color in his eyes. Slightly shorter than me, he had lean muscles and soft lips. He was perfect, everything I’d ever imagined in a mate. And most importantly, he didn’t look at me like I was some disgusting creature that should be banished or destroyed.

“I’m sorry I was asleep when you arrived.” I ran my hand through my hair, not knowing what else to do with my hands. Not when I so badly wanted to touch him, hold him, ensure this wasn’t another dream. “I hope my dragon form didn’t frighten you.”

With a quick shake of his head, he took a step toward me and held out his hand before dropping it to his side. “Does it hurt? When you shift?”

“Not exactly.” I pushed off the wall and dug my toes into the ground. “More uncomfortable than anything until I complete the transformation. Especially when I go to this form since its much smaller than my natural state.”

“Huh.” He furrowed his brows. “So, you and all the shifters here are natural in your animal form. That’s so different from any shifter romance book I’ve ever read.”

     Below are the books I read in July along with my thoughts on them. I'm not doing any formal reading challenges this year, but I am continuing to read diversely. In July I read books by Canadian authors. I did read as many as I'd planned to, as I was busy working on finishing a story. That's why I only managed one physical book and two audiobooks. I listen to the audiobooks when I walk my dog or when I'm doing chores around the house.
     In August, I'm reading Indigenous authors. In September, it will be time to read the books that I had pre-ordered for the year, as they will all be out by September 1st.