October Book Haul: Dear Evri, Bring Back My Books 😤📦

A delayed haul with a dramatic twist!

So, I technically bought these beauties at the beginning of the month, but there’s a reason this haul post has taken its sweet time to appear. I’ll spill that bookish tea a little later on — but for now, let’s dive into what I grabbed from my holy grail of bargain books, The Works (aka my place of worship).

✨ The Haul

Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Ohhh, this one was love at first sight. It’s the special edition with a purple metallic title instead of the standard green — and since purple is my absolute fave colour, I couldn’t resist.
Only downside? The title on the spine completely disappears because it’s dark purple on a black background (design flaw 101 😩).
I’ve already read Bride, the first in this world, and adored it. There’s just something about werewolves that hits the Team Jacob nostalgia button for me — I’m a total sucker for a broody, loyal wolfman. 🐺💜

Wild Card by Elsie Silver

Let’s be honest — Elsie Silver is the QUEEN of rugged, emotionally damaged, utterly irresistible cowboys. 🤠
I’ve got the first three books sitting pretty on my shelf just waiting to be devoured, and when I spotted Wild Card I didn’t even hesitate. Elsie’s books are my go-to comfort reads for when I need a hit of country charm, slow-burn spice, and emotional chaos (in the best way).

Road Trip With A Vampire by Jenna Levine

Okay, confession time: I already own the first two books in this series. So when I saw book three sitting there with its adorable sprayed edges that actually match the cover art, my completionist brain said, “you need this.” 🧛‍♀️
Cute vampire romance + aesthetic details = instant add-to-basket moment.

Wells Ranch Series (Books 1–3) by Bailey Hannah

I’ve seen this series all over Bookstagram, and the hype totally worked on me. When I spotted all three books sitting together on the shelf, I didn’t even think twice.
Cowboys. Ranch life. Romance. Yes please. It’s giving “country playlist on shuffle while the sun sets over the field” energy, and I’m here for it. 🌾💋

📦 Now… the reason for the delay

So, remember when I said I’d explain why this haul was late? Well, buckle up.

I was browsing The Works website a few days after my in-store trip and spotted a handful of books I needed — ones that weren’t in stock locally, some even with special sprayed edges (my weakness). Obviously, my brain screamed “buy now!” and off I went.

Fast forward to delivery day… I get the dispatch email, excitedly go to save the tracking number, and it shows as already delivered.
Except… I hadn’t received anything.

I contacted Evri (and if you’re from the UK, you already know how this story ends 🙃), and sure enough — turns out the driver stole my package. Yep. My poor, innocent books didn’t even get a chance to live their shelf life.

Thankfully, The Works customer service was amazing and refunded me quickly, but still — it was such a bookish heartbreak moment. I’ll either try to hunt those titles down in-store soon or maybe risk another online order (with fingers crossed for a different courier this time).

💭 Wrap It Up

Despite the drama, I’m absolutely in love with the books I did manage to get my hands on. Between the purple shimmer of Mate, cowboy chaos from Elsie and Bailey, and vampire road trip vibes, my October shelf is looking chef’s kiss.

Moral of the story: The Works will forever be my happy place — but Evri, not so much. 😅

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