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The Literary Chimera
Welcome to The Literary Chimera, the place where you can explore the books that I have read to find your next favorite. This is a judgement free zone. I won't yuck anyone else's yum. We do all have different tastes though so it is totally okay to not like something. I haven't found a trigger yet so if you are sensitive be sure to look for trigger warnings. I fell in love with reading at a super young age and actually taught myself to read through memorization. The obsession continues. I am an eclectic reader and lately have been focusing on indie authors and would love to support them here.
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Shudder
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! Thank you for joining me for a spooky season book recommendation. Today, I have a dark monster romance that could easily be in the psychological horror scene. Please join me in checking out "Shudder" by Nikki Rae. Before we get started, let's check out the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: Mental illness Trauma Profanity Graphic sexual scenes Mild horror elements Generational trauma Sexual Assault Psychiatric ward settings C-ptsd
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7 days ago2 min read
A Kingdom of Iron and Wine
Happy Tuesday the 13th, fellow readers! I know, it isn't quite Friday the 13th, but I post on Tuesday, so it works. I have a dark paranormal romance fantasy book for you! It's called "A Kingdom of Iron and Wine" by Candace Osmond. It's the right amount of mysterious and dark with all types of paranormal creatures to make it into the October reading list. Before we rush in, let's start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶 Trigger Warnings: Profanity Alcohol consumption Me
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Oct 133 min read
Hollow
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! Happy October! Spooky season is my absolute favorite season. I don't love the cooler temperatures but candy, candy and caramel apples, apple cider, spooky decorations, and fantastic costumes more than makes up for the chill. This week's book recommendation follows in that spooky spirit. Please join me in checking out Kat Bethel's latest addition to her A Monster's Prey series, "Hollow." Before we jump in, let's start with the trigger warnings.
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Oct 62 min read
An Intention of Flowers
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! Here we are at the end of another month. It's already getting chilly here in Pennsylvania. I am not a fan of the colder weather. That's why I am happy that this week's recommendation is set in the summer in California where it's nice and toasty. Please join me in checking out this amazing artistic mystery called "An Intention of Flowers" that is book one of Ken La Salle's "A Work of Art" series. Before we jog on in, let's start with the trigger
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Sep 293 min read
Ex-Presso
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! It has been quite busy around here. However, I am so excited to celebrate another fantastic book release by Johnna Dee! Congratulations, Johnna! Please join me in checking out her new small-town paranormal second-chance romance called "Ex-Presso." Before we dive in, let's start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: Explicit content Profanity Chronic illness Mention of parental death/grief Betrayal I absolutely devoured thi
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Sep 222 min read
Sins of the Nephilim
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! I apologize for my absence last week and the late hour on this week's post. Life has a way of sneaking up on you and keeping you from accomplishing things, doesn't it? I finally finished the novella that I've been trying to read for two weeks. Please join me in checking out this paranormal urban adventure called "Sins of the Nephilim" by Antara Mann. First, the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean Trigger Warnings: Hiding powers/existence Violence Glo
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Sep 82 min read
Death on the Boardwalk
Happy Wednesday, fellow readers! Can you believe that this is the last Wednesday left before September?! It's crazy! Many kids are back to school with others, including mine, starting next week. Fall is right around the corner. On that note, we need a minute, right? What better way to unwind that with a cozy murder mystery? Please join me in checking out "Death on the Boardwalk" by Caleb Wygal. First, let's start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean Trigger Warnings: D
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Aug 262 min read
Declan
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers. I hope that your August is still going well. For those in school or with kiddos in school, I hope the transition back to class isn't too rough. My son doesn't go back until the end of the month, so we have a bit more summer left. Speaking of summer, I have a recommendation that is hot and goes by quickly just like the summer. Please join me in checking out this spicy small town romance with a hint of mystery called "Declan" by Amanda Torrey. Fir
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Aug 182 min read
Apprentice
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers. I hope that August is treating you well. We've had more rain and storms here. I'm very much over the precipitation. However, bad weather does leave plenty of time for reading. Including this week's book recommendation which is a sci-fi why choose romance called "Apprentice" by Lexie Winston. Before blast off into this one, we will start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: M/M Dubcon RH Explicit content Profanity Breedi
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Aug 112 min read
Ruin
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! Can you believe it's August already?! Where did July go? I swear that the summer months fly by too fast. Hopefully you have time to slow down long enough to read Kat Bethel's newest horror romance book called "Ruin." It officially releases on August 7th. Before we jump in, let's start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: Suicide – major book theme Sleep paralysis Death Mental Deterioration Stalker Dubcon Somnophilia Non
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Aug 42 min read
Moss and Malice
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers. It is a stormy one here in my little patch of Pennsylvania. I hope that the weather is more favorable for you. This week, I have one to put on your TBR. Who doesn't love a pre-release? This first in it's series small-town paranormal cozy mystery called "Moss and Malice" by Sadie Finch comes out on August 3rd. Before we dive in, let's get the trigger warnings out of the way. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean Trigger Warnings: Death Dismemberment Break in As with mo
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Jul 282 min read
The Evil Bread
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers. We've had scorching heat, tornado watches, flood watches, and air quality warnings. It's been crazy. It's a good time to hide out and watch a movie or read a good book. With the upcoming release of Evil Dead: Burn, this week's recommendation gave me The Evil Dead series vibes originally. Please join me in checking out this horror book called The Evil Bread by William Hatchett. First, the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean Trigger warnings: Adulter
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Jul 212 min read
One Kind Heart
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! I hope that everyone is staying cool. We are headed into another heat wave here. So, its back to the air conditioning and reading a good book. This week's recommendation is a slow burn small town romance called "One Kind Heart" by Christine Depetrillo. Before we dive in, let's check out the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: Death Shooting Mourning Explicit content There is definitely some trauma here, and it is laced through ou
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Jul 142 min read
Ava's Legacy of the Dragons
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers and happy last day of June! The month has absolutely flown by. If you are here in the United States, we are gearing up for our 250th Independence Day celebration. While we wait to celebrate, we need a good book, right? I have just the thing. This week's book recommendation is a fantasy adventure called "Ava's Legacy of the Dragons" by Jenny Swan. Let's step right in, but first, the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean Trigger Warnings: Mentions of
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Jun 302 min read
Lies Among Gods
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers. Happy Summer! We had storms here yesterday evening. Thankfully we didn't have damage, but it does a number on the chronic illnesses. You know what a good distraction from the pain is? Reading! I have a fun one for you this week. Please join me in congratulating Johnna Dee on her newest release today with "Lies Among Gods." If you like mythological gods, an amazing FMC, and a hint of spice, you'll love this book. Before we jump in, we'll start wi
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Jun 232 min read
My Ex Boyfriend's Werewolf Lover
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers. I hope that you all are doing well. I know in the summer there is a lot going on and you might not have time to read a lot or maybe you need a quick beach book. This week's recommendation is absolutely perfect for the summer. This paranormal romance called "My Ex Boyfriend's Werewolf Lover" by Cassie Alexander is perfectly short and spicy. Before we jump in, here are the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶🌶 Trigger warnings: Guns/gunfire Death Ment
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Jun 162 min read
Bitten Shifter
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! How is June treating you? So far it's been hot here with storms sprinkled in. It's been good weather to curl up in the air conditioning with a nice green tea and a good book. Thst brings me to this week's selection. It's a stand alone urban fantasy called "Bitten Shifter" by Brogan Thomas. Let's check it out! Before we rush in, we'll stop to give the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ No spice Trigger Warnings: Infidelity Magic Profanity Kidnapping Po
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Jun 92 min read
Wolf Moon Magic
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! Happy first week of June! This week is my son's last week of 10th grade, and he's preparing for a summer job. Where does the time go?! If the time is flying for you too, the good news is you can grab this week's book recommendation and slow down for a little while. Please join me in checking out this thrilling paranormal romance called "Wolf Moon Magic" by Lindsey R. Loucks. Before we rush in, let's start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶
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Jun 22 min read
Omega Fever
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! I hope that everyone had a safe Memorial Day Weekend. It was a rainy one here in Pennsylvania. Thankfully, one of my favorites, Roxy Collins, has a new book that is perfect for curling up and forgetting the weather. Please join me in congratulating Roxy on the release of her newest omegaverse, "Omega Fever." First, the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: Past trauma and abuse Mentions of death/mourning Sexual identity Traumatic
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May 262 min read
Silenced Girls
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! I hope that you are doing well. My son has been sick and now that he's feeling better, I, of course, caught it. So, yeah, now I'm sick. Luckily for me, my TBR pile is always full, and I have a real thriller of a mystery for you. It's called "Silenced Girls" by Roger Stelljes. Before we dive in, we'll start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: Disappearances/Kidnapping Rape Murder Sex It's the typical triggers for a book a
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May 192 min read
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