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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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Murder Any Witch Way
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! Can you believe it's May already? I'm still waiting for the weather to settle down. Regardless of your weather, this week's recommendation is sure to be a welcome distraction. Please join me in checking out this wonderful cozy paranormal mystery called "Murder Any Witch Way" by N.M. Howell. First, the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean Trigger Warnings: Murder Paranormal/magic Since it's a cozy, there isn't much to report on the trigger front an
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3 hours ago2 min read
Echo & Chuckles
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! Can you believe that it's the last week of April? It seems crazy to me. To wrap up the month, I have a Two for Tuesday for you! These are for the monster romance lovers. For those that wouldn't mind going bump with the things that go bump in the night. Please join me in checking out "Echo" and "Chuckles" by Kat Bethel. We'll start with the trigger warnings for "Echo." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: Blood used as lube Bodily defacement Domes
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Apr 283 min read
Ropes & Last Hopes
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! I hope that everyone is doing well. The weather is still bouncing around from warm to cold here and my dog ran into my knee the other day causing it to twist oddly. So, I'm limping around even more than I usually am. The only good part is that I had an excuse to read while resting my knee. And comfort reading brings me to this week's recommendation, a cozy paranormal mystery called "Ropes and Last Hopes" by Trixie Silvertale. Before we jump in,
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Apr 212 min read
Stolen Claim
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! I hope that you all are doing well. It's my birthday! And I had the fabulous early birthday present of reading the book that I have the pleasure of sharing with you this week. It's the 5th in the Covenant Omegaverse series, called "Stolen Claim" by Katherine St Vincent. Let's check it out! First, the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: Suicide Attempted murder Murder Betrayal It isn't too dark but it has some gritty moments. It i
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Apr 142 min read
Dreams of the Queen
Happy Tuesday and happy April, fellow readers. The weather still can't make up it's mind here. I hope it is better where you are. If not, I definitely have a recommendation that will take your mind off of it. Please join me in checking out this sci-fi thriller romance called "Dreams of the Queen" by Jacqueline Patricks. First, the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: Explicit language Death Religion Sex Drugged drinks Rape This one has some dark themes and will
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Apr 72 min read
The Last Time I Saw Her
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! It's the last day of March. Another month down. I'm still waiting on the warmer weather to stick around. It just so happens that this week's book recommendation is just as unpredictable as the weather. This thrilling psychological extreme horror book is called "The Last Time I Saw Her" by Jae Mazer. First, the trigger warnings, and there are plenty of them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: Nudity Graphic depictions of unnatural things in orifices
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Mar 312 min read
Hellbound Highway: Anthology of Traveling Terror
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! I hope that you are doing well. This weather continues to be crazy here and has led to another bought of pneumonia starting. It's okay though, I caught it early and the medicines are working. It's a good thing that I finished this reading equivalent of a marathon in time to bring it to you. Who doesn't love a good anthology? And since I'm stuck recovering, what better topic than traveling? So, please join me in checking out this unique horror an
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Mar 243 min read
Longshot
Hello and happy Tuesday, fellow readers. Has your weather gone crazy too? Just a couple of days ago it was 75, then the next day it was in the 30s and snowing. Now we've bounced back into the 60s, and we were under a tornado watch. It's insane! It's a good thing that I have a steaming hot romance called "Longshot" by Ophelia Bell for you. Congratulations to Ophelia on Longshot's release today. Let's get warmed up, shall we? Before we jump in, we'll do the trigger warnings. ⭐
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Mar 172 min read
Wishfully Green and Lustre
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! It's finally getting warmer! And to celebrate I have a two for Tuesday for you. I have two fabulous novellas for even the busiest among us. Let's go! The first novella is to get us in the spirit for St. Patrick's Day. It's a paranormal romance called "Wishfully Green" by Lore Nicole. Before we begin, here are the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶 Trigger Warnings: Brief sexual encounters Death Pregnancy "Wishfully Green" somehow manages to be ligh
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Mar 102 min read
The Contestant
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! Welcome to March. Let's hope for warm weather soon. To keep our minds occupied while we wait on spring, I have a killer thriller for you called "The Contestant" by Blake Rudman. Before we dive in, let's start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean Trigger Warnings: Explicit language Guns/weapons Suicide Mentions of gambling Infidelity Murder with detailed scenes Drugs and alcohol use Current events/potentially touchy subjects This one is tr
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Mar 32 min read
Mardi Gras and Magic
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! For my fellow east coasters, are you sick of snow yet? Haha. I got about 8 inches dumped on me just when I finally had my yard back. I'm definitely over it. On the upside, Mardi Gras happened recently and that reminded me to rescue this fabulous murder mystery from my to be read pile. Please join me in a trip to the big easy in "Mardi Gras and Magic" by Jen Pitts. First, the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean Trigger Warnings: Murder Theft Paran
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Feb 242 min read
Immortality of the Gorgon
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! I hope that you are starting to thaw out a bit. We just received another dusting of snow yesterday to add to the mounds that are very slowly starting to melt. It's a good thing that Johnna Dee has a little bit of heat for us in "Immortality of the Gorgon," the final book in the Gorgo Series. A huge congratulations to Johnna on the new release! Please join me in checking it out. Before we dive in, let's start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Feb 172 min read
Hoard It All Before
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! Welcome back for another wonderful book recommendation. This week instead of another romance, as one would expect with Valentine's Day coming up, I have a little respite from the lovey dovey for you. I am pleased to bring you an intriguing murder mystery called "Hoard It All Before" by Tammie Painter. First, the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean/nothing on page Trigger warnings: Affairs/cheating Alcohol use Tobacco use Poisoning Murder Like mos
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Feb 102 min read
Backstabbed and Bitchslapped
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers and happy February! It's still freezing here in Pennsylvania. So, if you are cold like me, you'll enjoy a bit of spice to warm you up. This week's recommendation should do the trick. It's an unconventional motorcycle club (MC) romance called "Backstabbed and Bitchslapped" by Dani Carr. Before we jump in, we'll start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶 Trigger Warnings: Cheating/Adultery Profanity Drug and alcohol abuse Violence Sexual cont
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Feb 32 min read
The Devouring
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers. Are you frozen too? We just dug out from under a foot or so of snow. Eww! When I'm distressed, I run to my go to comfort zone...horror. Bless my little black heart, but I love it. So, this week's recommendation is a horror book called "The Devouring" by R.S. Cunningham. Let's go! First, the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶 Trigger Warnings: Spirits/haunting Mental health Injuries Sleep paralysis Miscarriage Explicit language Mild sexual content P
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Jan 272 min read
Hidden Omega & Noose
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! Are you frozen? I am frozen. It is 11 degrees Fahrenheit here with atleast 8 inches of snow piled up out there. There is more forecasted for the weekend. Brr. So, we need to warm it up with a double dose of romance! That's right, I have a two for Tuesday for you. Our first book is "Hidden Omega" by Danielle Kai. We'll start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶 Trigger Warnings: Autism Sexual content Deception Kidnapping This one is an omegaver
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Jan 203 min read
Stolen Promise
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! We are 13 days in to 2026. Are you still typing/writing 2025? I just did it today... again. I atleast realized it right away and fixed it, though. This week's recommendation is a fabulous bridge into the new year, as it is a continuation of a series. I'm excited to bring you another unconventional paranormal omegaverse romance called "Stolen Promise" by Katherine St Vincent. It is coming out this week on January 15th. Before we dive in, let's st
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Jan 132 min read
Enchanting Henry
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers and happy new year! I hope that everyone is having a good start to 2026. It's started off with a couple of advanced reads for me so I have a novella recommendation for you this week, something short and sweet that is great between books. I am happy to share with you a little paranormal cozy called "Enchanting Henry" by Michelle Francik. Before we jump in, let's start with the trigger warnings. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean Triggers: Supernatural creatures Los
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Jan 61 min read
Knot That Pucker
Happy Tuesday, fellow readers! Can you believe that we are at the end of 2025? Whether you are partying the night away, hanging out at home or sleeping in the new year, I hope that you all have a fantastic New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. This week, I have another wonderful omegaverse to wrap up our year. So, please join me in checking out "Knot That Pucker" by Cassie Lein and Bre Rose. First, the trigger warnings: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶🌶 Triggers: Knotting Flashbacks Of Bullyin
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Dec 30, 20252 min read
Knot a Bed of Roses
Happy holidays, fellow readers! I hope that everyone is enjoying the season or atleast doing the best that they can. I have some steam for you to warm you up from this chilly time of year. This week's recommendation is a sweet and spicy omegaverse called "Knot a Bed of Roses" by Roxy Collins. Before we jump in, let's get the trigger warnings out of the way. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶🌶🌶 Triggers: Manipulation/gas lighting Dementia Cyber bullying Mild bondage Sexual content Graphic lang
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Dec 23, 20252 min read
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