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Much Ado About You by Samantha Young

Much Ado About You

Content warning: Emotional and physical abuse of a child (off-page but discussed by protagonists), alcoholism and resulting neglect of another child (off-page, but discussed by protagonist), character orphaned by the Bali Tsunami Much Ado About You is a contemporary romance in what I can only describe as the wish-fulfilment genre. Evie, fresh off an online dating disappointment, ups sticks and moves from Chicago to the tiny village of Alnster in Northumberland, responding to an ad … Continue reading Much Ado About You by Samantha Young

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Love and Fury by Samantha Silva

Love and Fury

Love and Fury: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft is one of those books that feels as though it was written just for me. As a Mary Wollstonecraft fan, I’m always happy to see her getting some attention above and beyond her role as the famous Mary Shelley’s mother (Full disclosure: I am also a fan of Mary Shelley). This historical fiction novel tells Mary Wollestonecraft’s story from when she first stands up to her father … Continue reading Love and Fury by Samantha Silva

RITA Reader Challenge Review

In Bed with a Rogue by Samantha Grace

In Bed with a Rogue

The good: Well, almost everybody we meet. The hero, Sebastian, is one of the nicest, kindest heroes I have ever read. When we meet him, he’s apparently already added a parenthetical (retired) behind his title of rogue extraordinaire, and is drowning his sorrows in a poor man’s drinking hell so as to spare his family the embarrassment of getting drunk. I know, the logic is a bit convoluted there, but it kinda-sorta makes sense if you … Continue reading In Bed with a Rogue by Samantha Grace

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A Cosmic Kind of Love

A Cosmic Kind of Love

Space is the last thing an event planner and an astronaut need in this charming new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young. When event planner Hallie Goodman receives party-inspiration material from the bride of her latest wedding project, the last thing she expects to find in the files are digital videos from Darcy’s ex-boyfriend. Hallie knows it’s wrong to keep watching these personal videos, but this guy is cute, funny, and an astronaut … Continue reading A Cosmic Kind of Love

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Much Ado About You

Much Ado About You

The cozy comforts of an English village bookstore open up a world of new possibilities for Evie Starling in this charming new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young. At thirty-three-years old Evangeline Starling’s life in Chicago is missing that special something. And when she’s passed over for promotion at work, Evie realizes she needs to make a change. Some time away to regain perspective might be just the thing. In a burst of … Continue reading Much Ado About You

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Kiss of Vengeance

Kiss of Vengeance

A standalone adult paranormal romance from New York Times Bestselling author Samantha Young writing as S. Young. Fionn Mór was once a high king of Ireland; a fierce warrior who led his tribes against the invading fae. It was a war he couldn’t win and to save his family he turned consort for the Fae Queen. Fionn escaped as the thing he once despised, and the people he loved betrayed him for it. Now, centuries … Continue reading Kiss of Vengeance

Covers & Cocktails: The Kristen Proby Mini-Cocktail Collection

This month, we have a very special sponsored Covers and Cocktails! I had so much fun working on these drinks and since there are seven books (seven!) to discuss, I’m just going to get into without much preamble. My inspiration has come from the The Kristen Proby Crossover Collection! Proby has teamed up with 1001 Dark Nights and six other romance authors to create a collection of romances that cross over with her Big Sky … Continue reading Covers & Cocktails: The Kristen Proby Mini-Cocktail Collection

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Breaking Clear

Breaking Clear by MJ Summers

For fans of Samantha Young and Jodi Ellen Malpas comes a classic romance with a side of sizzling seduction by the bestselling author of Break in Two  As art director of Style Magazine in Manhattan, Harper Young’s life is glamorous and fast-paced, just the way she likes it. This small town girl has left her roots – and her painful past – a million miles away . . . until one phone call changes everything. … Continue reading Breaking Clear

The Rec League: Characters and Therapy

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I received this email from Mara awhile back, and have been compiling a list to help her find the books she’s looking for. I’m hoping you have some suggestions: I’m not looking for any particular book this is more of a mini rant plus a distant hope that there might be books out there that would stave off this mini rant. I’ve been reading Maya Banks (specifically books 1 & 2 of the Surrender trilogy) … Continue reading The Rec League: Characters and Therapy

Hide Your Wallet

Hide Your Wallet: February’s New Releases

For being the shortest month of the year, February certainly has some amazing books coming out! Once Upon a Rose Author: Laura Florand Released: 1/26 by Laura Florand Genre: Contemporary romance Series: La Vie en Roses #1 Summary: She stole his roses. Fleeing the spotlight, burnt out rock star Layla—“Belle”—Dubois seeks refuge in the south of France. That old, half-forgotten heritage in a valley of roses seems like a good place to soothe a wounded heart. She certainly doesn’t expect the … Continue reading Hide Your Wallet: February’s New Releases

Podcast Transcript 96: An Interview with Zoe Archer and Nico Rosso

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Here is a text transcript of DBSA 96. An Interview with Zoe Archer and Nico Rosso. You can listen to the mp3 here, or you can read on!  This podcast transcript was handmade with the highest grade alphabet letters by Garlic Knitter. Many thanks.  Here are the books we discuss:     [music] Sarah Wendell: Hello, and welcome to another DBSA podcast. I’m Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books. Today I am sitting down … Continue reading Podcast Transcript 96: An Interview with Zoe Archer and Nico Rosso