TW: Catfishing It’s a bad sign when I look at my list of things to read and review for the month, and think to myself, “I need to read that book next,” and then realize that I’ve already read it. Well Played did not leave a lasting mark upon me. It was an enjoyable book to read and it gave me the chance to attend a Renaissance Faire via imagination in a year when the … Continue reading Well Played by Jen DeLuca
Well Met is a charming but slight romantic comedy about a person finding new self-esteem and purpose with a romance on the side. The romance is probably supposed to be more central but although I enjoyed it, it is the least interesting part of the story. Emily put her college degree on hold and supported her boyfriend through his law school years with the agreement that he would support her in turn once he got his … Continue reading Well Met by Jen DeLuca
The Renaissance Faire is on the move, and Lulu and Dex are along for the ride, in the next utterly charming rom-com from Jen DeLuca. A high-powered attorney from a success-oriented family, Louisa “Lulu” Malone lives to work, and everything seems to be going right, until the day she realizes it’s all wrong. Lulu’s cousin Mitch introduced her to the world of Renaissance Faires, and when she spies one at a time just when she … Continue reading Well Traveled
It’s time for our second Whatcha Reading of the month, which also means March is nearly over! Sarah: I just started Burning Hope by Wendy Roberts, a mystery about a psychic woman who lives in a camper van and oh heck, there’s a murder. Shana: I’ve been on a SFF kick lately. I finished Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher which managed to feel very cozy despite the severed heads. I know I’m late to the … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2022, Part Two
Key West is the ideal backdrop for the summer read you need! Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Jasmine Guillory, and Jen DeLuca, this gorgeous and stirring new love story from the author of Island Affair will touch your heart… Award-winning photographer Alejandro Miranda hasn’t been home to Key West in years–not since he left to explore broader horizons with his papi’s warning echoing in his ears. He wouldn’t be heading there now if it … Continue reading Anchored Hearts
Last weekend, we featured some upcoming romance book clubs and gatherings that we knew of, and invited y’all to submit your own. Well, hot diggity: we’ve got more, so have a look through this list, organized alphabetically by state, and perhaps there’s an upcoming event near you! I’ll be doing this type of post every month on the last Sunday, so if you’ve got an event coming up, please let me know using the form … Continue reading Even More Upcoming Romance Book Clubs, Events, and Gatherings!
All’s faire in love and war for two sworn enemies who indulge in a harmless flirtation in a laugh-out-loud rom-com from debut author Jen DeLuca. Emily knew there would be strings attached when she relocated to the small town of Willow Creek, Maryland, for the summer to help her sister recover from an accident, but who could anticipate getting roped into volunteering for the local Renaissance Faire alongside her teenaged niece? Or that the irritating … Continue reading Well Met
Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts, one of her most recent romantic suspense novels, is $5.00 for Kindle right now. The paperback of this book just came out, but the digital copy elsewhere is priced at $9.99. I'm signaling the price matching fairies with my giant discount alert beacon, but no response as of yet. Whiskey Beach is a contemporary romantic suspense about a man suspected of murdering his almost-ex-wife, and the yoga instructor/massage therapist he … Continue reading Books on Sale: More Nora Roberts, Plus Fantasy Humor with Dragons, and a Rainbow Rowell Audiobook
