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Featured Books
A little look back at some of the books we’ve previously read in By the Bay Booknook over the past year. Missed out on a past book read? Don’t worry, they’re available for purchase here. Now’s your chance to grab a copy and join in on the fun!
A dark revenge romance filled with tattooed bikers, hilarious banter, heat, and high speeds.
Regan Fletcher
I used to have big dreams: finish college, make beautiful art, all while taking over my dad’s business. He wanted a legacy, and I wanted to give it to him. But his illness wasn’t part of the plan. Neither was his sudden need to keep me locked up in our mansion, safe and isolated. I want more from life, but could only spend my days waiting. Until one night, I came face-to-face with a street biker from a world far different from mine. What starts as him stalking me, quickly spirals into something deeper, and more deadly. I’m falling for a man who’s everything I should fear, yet he’s the only one who’s ever made me feel truly alive. But loving him means risking everything—my heart, my future, and my father.
Rook Emberson
Revenge has been my driving force for as long as I can remember. Cameron Fletcher stole everything from me, and I’ve spent years plotting the perfect way to take it all back. When fate puts his daughter in my sights, I know I’ve found the key to his destruction. But from the moment I meet her, my plans begin to unravel. Regan is everything I didn’t expect and I can’t help but be drawn to her. What starts as a twisted game of vengeance turns into an obsession. I need her, but I also need to destroy her father.
The lines between love and vengeance blur, and I’m not sure where one ends and the other begins.
Leon I earned my reputation among magicians for a reason: one wrong move and you're dead. Killer, they called me, and killing is what I'm best at. Except her. The one I was supposed to take, the one I should have killed - I didn't. The cult that once controlled me wants her, and I'm not about to lose my new toy to them.
Rae I've always believed in the supernatural. Hunting for ghosts is my passion, but summoning a demon was never part of the plan. Monsters are roaming the woods, and something ancient - something evil - is waking up and calling my name. I don't know who I can trust, or how deep this darkness goes. All I know is my one shot at survival is the demon stalking me, and he doesn't just want my body - he wants my soul.
Her Soul to Take is book 1 in the Souls Trilogy. Each book within the Souls Trilogy is interconnected, following a different couple through a similar timeline in the fictional world of Abelaum.
Fun Services for Book Lovers
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A custom list of reads tailored to your mood and goals.
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Monthly live chat with fellow fans and a cheerful host.
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Meet the Owner
Hi, book lovers! I'm Madi, a 23-year-old book enthusiast, romance lover, and well, a overall major bookworm ( or book bat in this case). My reading really started in January 2025, when I fell back in love with reading and rediscovered the feeling of getting completely lost in a book. What started as a personal hobby quickly became something much bigger. In December 2025, I was inspired to start my Bookstagram, @mads.thebookworm, as a place to share my reads and reviews, connect with fellow book lovers, and yap endlessly about fictional characters. Little did I know, it would be the beginning of something so special. That newfound passion inspired me to create By The Bay Booknook in January 2026, an online book club created to bring local book lovers together.
When it comes to my personal reading taste, I'm all about variety! You'll usually find me reaching for dark romance, romantasy, horror, thrillers, and just about anything that has some spice in there. My reading tastes are reflected throughout my bookish platforms and the community I've built, where there's room for readers of all kinds and all spice levels. Some of my all time favorites include the Edge of Darkness series by Leigh Rivers and the Ruinous Love trilogy by Brynne Weaver. Give me a good plot and some spice, along with some relatable characters and I’m listening.
Whether you're searching for your next fictional obsession, looking to explore a new genre, or hoping to find your next five-star read, I'm excited to help you discover something you'll love. I especially enjoy finding books that deserve a little extra attention and introducing them to readers who will appreciate them just as much as I do. When I'm not buried in a book, you'll usually find me spending time with my boyfriend and our dog, Suki. And when the weather cooperates, there's a good chance I'll be tucked away at a cozy campsite with a book in hand, enjoying the fresh air and some peaceful reading time in nature. I'm so excited to share this next chapter of my bookish journey with you. Thank you for being here, supporting my little corner of the book world, and sharing in the love of stories with me. Happy reading, and happy book shopping!
Where unhinged besties gather
Where unhinged besties gather
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