I wish to be transparent with my readers about my progress and what I have left to do.  Because of this, I decided to share my To Do list.  I was going to do a digital rendition like the new Weekly Updates, but decided to just do one post that I can update as I complete things or add things.  The list is broken up into different sections based on what there is to do.  This list will be updated as frequently as possible.  Please enjoy and be patient with me as I work through my backlog and future progress.

PUBLISH ON WEBSITE

• Twisted Obsession - Discarded Draft (Tier 4+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Master Index (Public)
• The Raven's Legacy - Character Profiles (Tier 2+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Location Profiles (Tier 2+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Outlines (Tier 2+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Discarded Draft (Tier 4+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Draft 2 Chapter 1 (Tier 3+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Draft 2 Chapter 2 (Tier 3+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Draft 2 Chapter 3 (Tier 3+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Draft 2 Chapter 4 (Tier 3+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Draft 2 Chapter 5 (Tier 3+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Draft 2 Chapter 6 (Tier 3+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Draft 2 Chapter 7 (Tier 3+)
• The Raven's Legacy - Draft 2 Chapter 8 (Tier 3+)
• Bound by Shadows - Master Index (Public)
• The Immortal Bond - Master Index (Public)
• Marked by Fate - Master Index (Public)
• Entangled Loyalties - Master Index (Public)
• Into the Embers - Master Index (Public)
• Under His Protection - Master Index (Public)
• Hidden Behind Closed Doors - Master Index (Public - Title might change)
• Helm of Destiny - Master Index (Public)
• The Forbidden Rite - Master Index (Public)

WORK ON BOOKS

• The Raven's Legacy
• Bound by Shadows
• Title Pending - A book into the depths of me as a person as told by the Tolan Oracle, along with my interpretations
• The Tolan Journals 2026 - consilidation of Kai's Journal entries about me
• A collection of my creative non-fiction work from poems to essays, to various other types of writing.

BLOGS TO POST

• Re-structure blog (various tiers)
• Re-post newer oracle readings appropriately (Tier 4+)

LONG-TERM GOALS

• Periodically read a book (still trying to decide which ones, but you can help me decide with the link at the bottom of this post)
• Write a review for the book read on my blog (this is to show people my views on the books, but they will be as spoiler free as possible, but in depth)
• Release The Raven's Legacy
• Start business plan for Publishing Boutique/Guild
• Get permission for Tolan images to be merchandise
• Save up for Clarion review for Twisted Obsession

INFORMATION ABOUT READING AND REVIEWING BOOKS AS LISTED IN GOALS

I entered my book library into Libib under two different categories: My eBooks and My Physical Books.  From these two categories, I plan on reading a book and leaving an in-depth review on my blog to show my readers what I read myself, and how I view the books I read.  If you want to know about a specific book, feel free to let me know, and I will read that before others.  The physical books are books that I will stand behind and pass down without hesitation.  The eBooks are books that I either cannot get a physical book, or I only use for casual reads instead of wanting to have a physical book on hand.  Please check out the link below to see if there is any books you wish to know about, and let me know in the comments.  Other than that, I will go on moods.

https://www.libib.com/u/aillerois 

Thank you for your continued support,

Áille Róis

Author: L. Rose
Format: Paperback

Protected by the Elf Prince is the fifth book in L. Rose's Protected By series.  After meeting Dashiel and Landon in Protected by the Vampire, I was curious to see how their relationship would develop.  I didn't expect their story to have quite so much emotional depth in such a short novella.

The book begins by revisiting the moment Dashiel discovers Landon is his fated mate, which works well for readers returning to the series after a break.  It also immediately establishes the foundation of their readership before shifting into Landon's perspective.

Landon's reaction to discovering his fated mate is a man felt believable.  He's in his fifties, has only ever been with women, and has spent his life believing the supernatural doesn't exist.  Now he has to accept any elves, vampires, and shifters are real—and that fate has chosen a male elf prince as his mate.

I appreciated that his uncertainty wasn't resolved instantly.  Landon questions his changing feelings and gradually considers possibilities he never would have imagined before meeting Dashiel.

Dashiel is powerful, possessive, and almost incapable of staying away from Landon, but he still tries to give him space.  He remains nearby to protect him without constantly forcing his presence on him.  That restraint says a lot about his character, especially as his protective instincts become increasingly difficult to control.

The external conflict comes through Landon's job, where he discovers suspicious discrepancies.  I guessed fairly quickly that something was wrong, but the resulting tension worked well.  Landon is unknowingly getting involved in something dangerous while Dashiel is already struggling not to protect him from everything.

Once the danger escalates, the story becomes much more intense.  Dashiel's reaction to Landon being threatened genuinely game through on the page, and the suspense even managed to get my heart racing.

I also enjoyed how naturally characters from the previous books were included.  They aren't just cameos; their relationships and abilities matter to the story and make the series feel increasingly interconnected.  We also learn more about Dashiel's family and his position as a prince, without the book relying on predictable manufactured drama.

What worked best for me was that Landon's decision about Dashiel remained his own.  Fate brings them together, but it doesn't erase Landon's uncertainty or remove his agency.  He's still allowed to question what he wants and decide what the bond means to him, which made the romance feel much more satisfying.

I did have one minor issue with the timeline toward the end.  The book references several weeks passing, but there is also a one-month deadline established earlier, and I couldn't quite make the timing add up.  It briefly pulled me out of the story, though it wasn't enough to damage my overall enjoyment.

Otherwise, the pacing was excellent.  The romance has room to develop, the intimate moments feel meaningful, and the external conflict arrives at the right point.  I also finished the book wanting stories for Monkey and Coms, whose reactions to the supernatural world have been entertaining throughout the series.

Overall, I'd give Protected by the Elf Prince 5 our of 5 stars.  Despite the minor timeline issue, Landon and Dashiel kept me invested, the suspense was effective, and the story had more emotional depth than I expected from such a quick read.

More importantly, this isn't simply a book I'm happy to own physically.

It's one I'd happily reread again and again.

Author: L. Rose
Format: Paperback

Protected by the Vampire is the fourth book in L. Rose's Protected By series, and after three books centered around shifters, I wasn't entirely sure how a vampire love interest would fit into the world I'd already become familiar with.  As it turns out, Soren fit into it remarkably well.

The story follows Spade, whom readers of the previous book will already recognize, and Soren, a powerful vampire elder.  Their attraction is immediate and intense, and under normal romance circumstances, I might have found their relationship developed too quickly.  Here, however, it worked for me because of the supernatural setting and the fated-mate bond between them.  This is a world where that kind of inexplicable pull between two people actually has an explanation.

One of my favorite things about Soren and Spade's relationship was the mutual possessiveness.  Soren becomes protective of Spade almost immediately, but Spade isn't simply a human being protected by a powerful vampire.  Once their relationship develops, it becomes increasingly clear that the possessiveness goes both ways.  I especially appreciated that despite Soren's position and power, he considers Spade his equal.  Spade stands beside him rather than beneath him.

The book also expands the supernatural world established in the first three books.  We learn more about Soren's position as an elder, how his authority relates to the shifters we've already met, and how the different supernatural being coexist.  Familiar characters return through the story, which made this feel like a genuine continuation of the series rather than a separate vampire romance placed within the same universe.

There is also a nice balance between the romance and the external danger surrounding Spade's new relationship.  Soren warns him that being his mate makes Spade a potential target, and that warning eventually becomes very real.  One of my favorite moments comes afterward, when we see just how dangerous Soren can be when someone threatens the person he loves.  What made the scene work particularly well for me wasn't simply Soren's violence, though.  It was his vulnerability afterward when he wondered what Spade would think of seeing that side of him.

Spade's response was equally fitting for his character.  He doesn't suddenly become frightened of Soren or question their relationship.  He knows exactly what Soren is and accepts him anyway.

I also appreciated the conflict surrounding Spade's decision about whether he wanted to remain human.  Soren's protectiveness becomes an obstacle because he is so worried Spade might eventually regret becoming a vampire that his first instinct is to make the decision for him by refusing.  Other characters eventually point out what Soren is doing, and I liked seeing the story distinguish between protecting someone and respecting their ability to make their own choices.

The book isn't without a few weaknesses.  There was one conversation early in the story where I genuinely lost track of who was speaking to whom.  The pacing can also move quickly, particularly toward the beginning, although for the most part L. Rose's pacing words for me.  Her books are extremely easy to get lost in, and I finished this one in a single reading session.

The fifth book si also set up earlier than I expected.  Dashiel discovers his fated mate when there is still quite a bit of Soren and Spade's story left, and initially I worried the next couple might begin taking attention away from the current one.  Thankfully, their developing situation remains mostly in the background and works more as a bridge into the next book.

Overall, I really enjoyed Protected by the Vampire.  The fated-mate relationship worked for me, I loaves the mutual possessiveness between Soren and Spade, and I enjoyed seeing the supernatural world expand beyond the shifters introduced earlier in the series.

I had originally been perfectly content with the Protected By series ending after three books.  When I discovered L. Rose had written two more, I ordered physical copies as soon as they became available.  After reading this one, I'm glad I did.

Would I recommend it?  Yes—particularly to readers who enjoy M/M paranormal romance, fated mates, possessive supernatural heroes, interconnected characters, and relatively fast-paced stories.  I would recommend reading the series in order, though.  While enough information is provided to understand what's happening, knowing the returning characters makes their appearances much more meaningful.

Overall, I'd give Protected by the Vampire 4.5 out of 5 stars.  It wasn't completely flawless, but I enjoyed it enough that I'm happy to have a physical copy on my shelf—and I'm ready to see what happens with the elf prince next.