Cozy Fantasy

14 Cozy Fantasy Novels to Make Your 2025 Magical

Ready to escape into magical worlds where the coffee is always hot, the adventures are low-stakes (mostly), and the only thing more charming than the…

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Romance

Adventure Meets Love in These Epic Archaeologist Romance Novels

Grab your trowel and dust off your fedora – we’re about to unearth the steamiest archaeologist romance novels that’ll make Indiana Jones blush! If you’ve…

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Fantasy

The Ultimate Guide to White-Haired Heroes in Romantasy Books

Move over dark and brooding heroes – there’s a new heartthrob in town, and his hair is as white as freshly fallen snow. If you’ve…

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Fantasy

Fall in Love with the Bad Guy: Romantasy Books Where the Villain Gets the Girl

Tired of the same old Prince Charming sweeping the princess off her feet? Let’s talk about the deliciously dark side of romance, where shadowy figures…

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Romance

12 Romance Books For Fans of Love Actually

If you’re anything like me, Love Actually has a permanent spot on your holiday must-watch list. From awkward cue cards to a kid’s epic airport…

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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!