Fantasy

June 2025 Fantasy and Science Fiction Books: 14 Must-Read New Releases

Hey there, fellow book dragon! 🐉 Are you ready to have your mind absolutely blown? Because June 2025 fantasy releases are serving up some serious…

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New Releases

13 Sizzling Can’t-Miss June 2025 Romance Books

Summer is heating up, and so are the June 2025 romance books hitting shelves this month! If you’re like me, your TBR pile is already…

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Fantasy

What to Read if You Love the Emily Wilde Books

Experiencing Emily Wilde withdrawal? I feel you! Now that Heather Fawcett’s enchanting trilogy has reached its conclusion, many of us are left wondering where to…

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Other

What is Dungeon Crawler Carl? (And Why You Need to Read It NOW)

Picture this: Your ordinary Tuesday afternoon is interrupted when aliens blow up Earth and force survivors into a deadly dungeon-crawling reality show that spans 18…

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Romance

Puck Yeah! The Ultimate Guide to 2025 Hockey Romance Books

Lace up your skates, romance readers! If you’re like me and can’t resist a steamy story with a side of slapshots, then 2025 is about…

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Welcome to Pepper & Hazel

Welcome to Pepper & Hazel, a book blog where I talk all about my favorite books - fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, romance, and everything in between!

And these cute little beans are my inspiration - Pepper and Hazel!

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I'm Erin! I'm a tech nerd, dog mom, non-fiction writer, travel enthusiast, and avid book reader! When I'm not working my job as an instructional designer, I spend all my time reading, listening to podcasts, choreographing new dance routines, making silly TikToks, and of course - playing with my two favorite little dogs, Pepper and Hazel!