<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bookish McQueen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bookish McQueen]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:15:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[To Cage a Wild Bird]]></title><description><![CDATA[:  Brooke Fast : Incomplete Duology -Book 2 releasing February 9, 2027 : Dystopian Romance ' : Adult (Early Twenties) : Single -Her : 5 ⭐️ : 3️ - Tension, yearning, banter, intense kissing, three brief intimate scenes.   &#38; : I absolutely loved this book, I eat up every page! I felt like I was experiencing Divergent  and The Maze Runner  again! The story sucked me in and I...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/to-cage-a-wild-bird</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5491cbfc4872a90d72079</guid><category><![CDATA[Dystopian Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:59:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_19ccd2c6660b429ba15d6a9ad65601a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_795,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Court Bright &#38; Broken]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Complete Trilogy : Fantasy Fairytale Retelling ' : New Adult : Multi - Her/Him/Him : 2️ - Slow burn, yearning, banter, intense kissing. : 4.5⭐️   &#38; :  I read the first book as an ARC last year and devoured every page. I was sneaking chapters under my desk at work because I just couldn't put it down. Now that the series is complete I am still just as obsessed and can’t stop thinking...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/a-court-bright-broken-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc6b88e7de3cb0060b5469</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:53:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_9b610b2ab5c94dce9678b8592697ab41~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_625,h_938,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Knight &#38; the Moth]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Incomplete Duology -Books 2 releases September 2026 : Gothic Fantasy Romance ' : Adult (mid-twenties) : Single - Her : 4.5 ⭐️ : 2.5️ - Tension, yearning, banter, slow burn, kissing, nudity, one lightly detailed intimate scene.   &#38; : I really enjoyed reading this book! It was my first time reading anything by this author, and I am excited to read more. The writing style pulled me in...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/the-knight-the-moth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca943720141e70489c6e46</guid><category><![CDATA[Paranormal Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:49:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_0251e037a5bb42c68c046cb2473dc11f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_742,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Damsel is Not in Distress]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Standalone Incomplete Series : Cozy Romantasy ' : Adult (MFC 35, MMC 40) : Dual - Her/Him  : March 26, 2026 : 4 ⭐️ : 3️ - Slow burn, banter, a few brief intimate scenes.   &#38; : This book is such a cute twist on the classic “damsel trapped in a tower” trope and the journey of discovering inner strength and courage. I always love stories that highlight female...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/this-damsel-is-not-in-distress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aedf687bcffb82205ee0b1</guid><category><![CDATA[Cozy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:04:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_1c33decc8f7b4619aba3f27628a5e11c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caraval Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[ #StephanieGarber : Complete Trilogy : Fantasy Romance ' : (MFC16/18, MMC Immortal) : Multi (both sisters through the series). : 1.5️ Kissing, yearning, tension : 4 ⭐️   &#38; : I enjoyed the story, but once I found out how old Donatella was the romance felt icky. The age-gap felt wrong.     ? I finished the series : ❥ Hate to Love...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/caraval-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a9ea09b9582c4b5c8d1f0a</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:04:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_f99c78a5247b449c87be7f599c1b9144~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_652,h_978,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wicked Onyx]]></title><description><![CDATA[: 4 - Incomplete series - Book 2 is expected to publish in 2026. : Fantasy Romance ' : Adult :  Single - Her : 5 ⭐️ : 2.5️ - Intense yearning, banter, forbidden attraction, erotic language &#38; descriptions.   &#38; : The beginning started off a little slow, but by chapter four I was completely hooked. I was swept into a magical dark academia world that reminded me of why I fell in love with...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/wicked-onyx</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aedf0c7bcffb82205edff9</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:59:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_47b9cf45a5654dadb5b81afe9505b1d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metal Slinger]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Incomplete Duology - Book two releases June 2026 : Fantasy Romance ' : Adult : Single - Her : 4⭐️ : 3️ Kissing, banter, yearning, a couple of erotic scenes   &#38; : This book completely caught me off guard. It was nothing like what I expected. By the end I was breathless and absolutely wrecked. I need book two now!! And that ending...my head is still reeling and my heart is broken. WTF!!!...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/metal-slinger</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e0b59bf1bf6f6a2a4b1d9</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:58:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_df49cda4f9f7413aba57b95fc5b51ae1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Scorpion &#38; the Night Blossom]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Complete Duology : Fantasy Romance ' :  New Adult (19) : Single - Her : 4⭐️ : 2.5️ Tension, banter, one open-door scene.     ? No. : ❥ Enemies to Lovers ❥ Deadly Competition ❥ Forbidden Romance ❥ Morally Grey ❥ Protective MMC ❥ Ethereal World ❥ Magic : December 2025]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/the-scorpion-the-night-blossom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e0b2b8f4f3ef74a9c44bc</guid><category><![CDATA[Paranormal Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:57:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_9bc6d1c93dfb4665b54f5e43241a8631~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potions &#38; Peculiarities]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Standalone : Dark Romantasy ' : Adult : Single - Her : 4.5⭐️ : 1.5 ️ Kissing, banter, yearning, lust potion   &#38; : By the time I reached 20%, I had completely forgotten I was reading. With the dark enchanting gothic atmosphere, dreamy Alice-in-Wonderland oddities, and warm tea-in-a-library coziness, this book gave me such a wonderfully unique experience. I never knew what to expect...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/potions-peculiarities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b180678d8bebb92402233e</guid><category><![CDATA[Cozy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:48:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_c17e76d80e20415da3c21ba49befe16c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_647,h_970,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Night Blood Prince]]></title><description><![CDATA[: 4 - Incomplete Series - Book two is expected to release in 2026 : Fantasy Romance ' : Young Adult (17) Feels older : Single - Her : 4⭐️ : 2️ Kissing, banter, one closed door s€x scene.   &#38; : I found this review surprisingly difficult to write because I’m not entirely sure how I feel. Do I love it...or do I hate it? The writing drew me in immediately, and I fell for both princes right...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/the-night-blood-prince</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e0b1250434423c3a5bb01</guid><category><![CDATA[Paranormal Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:46:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_5274718f283b4c5c85f346d4b6789808~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Games God Play]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Incomplete Trilogy -Book 3 releases November 2026 : Fantasy Romance ' : Adult : Single - Her : 3️ : 4.5⭐️   &#38; : The main male character gives Rhysand under the mountain vibes with deadly games like Harry Potter and a world aesthetic of Percy Jackson.    : ❥ Fast paced and keeps you hooked, with beautiful and detailed world building. I couldn't put it down. ❥ The...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/the-games-god-play</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e0b69e9360bd69c345bf5</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:45:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_087f6377ce1543a4a05e5b05f3e4c27a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broken Souls &#38; Bones]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Incomplete Series - Book 2 pub date March 2026 : Fantasy Romance ' : Adult : Daul - Her/Him : 4.5⭐️ : 3️ Kissing, yearning, lingering touches, banter, three detailed intimate scenes.   &#38; : I went into this book mostly blind, and it was incredible. Some of the plot twists I saw coming, but others completely blindsided me, in the best way. Usually I can semi predict the story, and I...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/broken-souls-bones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e0ba08f4f3ef74a9c45cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:44:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_bbce3cfe31af4100b223a3ad11d24d06~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_386,h_579,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arcana Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Incomplete Trilogy -Book 2 releases July 2026 : Dark Fantasy Romance ' : Adult : Single - Her : 4.5⭐️ : 3.5️ Yearning, banter, lingering touches, kissing, minor kink, two s€x scenes.   &#38; : I was swept into a world that felt like a wonderful blend of Harry Potter and Fourth Wing, minus the dragons, with a dark and cozy academia twist. From the very first chapter, I was hooked. I’ve...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/arcana-academy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e0bb9e9360bd69c345c9c</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:44:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_6ff933bede9147b4a3f2b8b30ff14d25~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rose in Chains]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Incomplete Trilogy -Book 2 releasing December 2026) : Dark Fantasy Romance ' : Adult : Single - Her : 5⭐️ : 3️ Intense yearning, kissing, banter, sexual acts and descriptions.   &#38; : I am undone. This book absolutely wrecked me. How am I supposed to read anything else until I know what happens to Briony and Tovan?! This is the worst book hangover I’ve ever had, and honestly worth every...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/rose-in-chains</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e0bd450434423c3a5bcd8</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:43:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_bf8ce0524cac4cfaa579a131f4307d15~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_663,h_994,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Necromance]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Standalone : Horror Fantasy Romance ' : Adult : Dual – Her/Him : 4.5⭐️ : 3️ Kissing, physical chemistry and attraction, a couple open door s€x scenes. His jaw clenched. His hands tightened slightly, grounding me, holding me steady. “I know.” he said gently. "But I can't come unless you summoned me." Lucien stood at the foot of the bed, his presence crackling with barely restrained fury. Shadows curled around him like living...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/necromance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b17f21f333f99e51f2ec64</guid><category><![CDATA[Thriller/Horror]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><category><![CDATA[Paranormal Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cozy Romance]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:43:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_5e1f89801d3540968f49daa4d49dae08~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_625,h_938,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride &#38; Prejudice &#38; Potions Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[: 12 short books each from a different character's perspective and continue through the timeline. : Cozy Mystery Romantasy ' : Adult Book 1: : Lizzy &#38; Darcy (Her) : 1.5️ - Kissing, Yearning, lingering touches, banter : 5⭐️ : August 2025   &#38; : I am absolutely obsessed with this book. The story, the characters, the romance, everything swept me up into this magical world. I...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/pride-prejudice-potions-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b17ea54b8043385bd5dcaa</guid><category><![CDATA[Cozy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Contemporary Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Paranormal Romance]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:40:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_2e9c4c95772c45eebd5c5677d77ec0ce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xantera]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Complete Duology : Dark Fantasy Romance ' : Adult : Daul - Her/Him : 4⭐️ : 2.5️ - Banter, yearning, three intimate scenes.   &#38; : This book’s plot is slower paced, but the concept is intriguing. I found myself completely drawn in needing to know what happens next, how the world truly worked, and untangle all the lies to find the truth. If you’re a fan of Divergent, this book has...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/xantera</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e0ad1e6cf3604ca343d76</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:37:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_35be6a59f6624b3ea9643e165d0d1c19~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hurricane Wars]]></title><description><![CDATA[:  Incomplete Trilogy - Book 3 releases October 2026 : Fantasy Romance ' : Adult : Daul - Her/Him : 2.5️ - Kissing, intense yearning, lingering touches, banter, one detailed intimate scene. Book 1:   &#38; : I was hooked from the very first chapter and ended up binging it in just two days. I have seen this book floating around for a while but kept putting it off, big mistake. It was nothing like I expected, in...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/the-hurricane-wars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e0aba50434423c3a5ba1e</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:37:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_e48afdcbbed54ee882f8b1488db5d76a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Dawn of Onyx]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Complete Trilogy : Fantasy Romance ' : Adult : Single - Her : 4⭐️ : 3️ Kissing, yearning, banter, romantic jealousy, three detailed intimate scenes.   &#38; : A very enjoyable read! An intriguing story with a mysterious man with shadow powers, and a love for getting under her skin? Yes please!!  I was hooked from the start and didn’t want to put it down. It had that perfect mix of...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/a-dawn-of-onyx</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e0a9fbf1bf6f6a2a4b027</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:36:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_5d212c74cb17417b9607c174ee930143~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_649,h_974,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Serpent &#38; the Wings of Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[: Complete Duology : Fantasy Romance ' : Adult : Single – Her : 4.5⭐️ : 3️ Kissing, banter, yearning, one s€x scene    &#38; : This book has been sitting on my physical TBR for ages, and I honestly don’t know why I kept putting it off. Other books just kept pulling my attention away. But I finally picked it up, and I’m so glad I did. I loved the unpredictable twist and turns, the intriguing...]]></description><link>https://hmcqueen94.wixsite.com/bookish-mcqueen/post/the-serpent-the-wings-of-night</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e0a688f4f3ef74a9c4320</guid><category><![CDATA[Fantasy Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Paranormal Romance]]></category><category><![CDATA[In My Library]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books I Loved]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:35:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b23851_ef1f462daa9e47d99af9d33fb9a41ae1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bookish McQueen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>