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The Rec League: Comfort Shows on Netflix or Hulu?

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This request comes from Juhi, from the comments to my recent recommendation of Midnight Diner on Netflix: Would you please do an open thread asking for comforting shows on Netflix/Hulu? I would love to get more recs along GBBO, The Babysitter’a Club lines, shows that feel comforting and fill me with so many good feelings! We sure can! Strap in, because, whew, do we have recs for you. Sarah: Crass, funny, but good feelings all … Continue reading The Rec League: Comfort Shows on Netflix or Hulu?

Which One First? Shelly Laurenston/GA Aiken

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If you’ve ever looked at an author’s substantial backlist and wondered where to start, we’re here to help with “Which One First?” This month: Shelly Laurenston/GA Aiken! There are a LOT of books under the Laurenston/Aiken name, and her series include interconnected packs of shifters of varying types, plus retellings of mythology and fantasy, too. The series include: The Magnus Pack The Pride Series The Honey Badger Chronicles, including Hot and Badgered, and In a Badger Way … Continue reading Which One First? Shelly Laurenston/GA Aiken

Caption That Cover: Wow

This wonderful image comes from Carole, who has a never ending folder of Cover Snark contenders. I feel like it’s been a while since we’ve had a cover hit all the snark bases: Distracting nipples Random baby Everything is on fire? Multiple fonts Photoshopped tattoos A bear It’s very…busy, to say the least. Comment below with your caption! Caption that cover however you wish! You can come up with a new title or tagline. Do … Continue reading Caption That Cover: Wow

Whatcha Reading? April 2018 Edition

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It’s everyone favorite post! It also might be the most expensive, but it’s an occupational hazard around here. Whatcha Reading is where we discuss all of our reading highs and lows of the past month. This month’s post takes a bit of a detour with reading experiences and the awesomeness of my last undergrad semester. Sarah: I’m reading the new Lucy Parker, Making Up, almost a month before it comes out and I feel TERRIBLY guilty about … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? April 2018 Edition

The Rec League: Heists

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We’ve gotten a few requests for this one, but thanks to Emma for putting the bug in our ear about it: I’ve finally gotten around to listening to the podcast and in episode 272 one of you mentioned that heist books are great. I agree, could you recommend some please? RHG: Theresa Romain’s Lady Rogue  (not out yet, I’m reading it now) is a reverse heist. Sarah: The one with the woman. In the gold dress. … Continue reading The Rec League: Heists

Whatcha Reading? March 2018 Edition

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We’re nearing the end of the month, which means it’s about that time where we all share what we’ve been reading. We can cheer our reading high points and commiserate over our reading low points. Let it all hang out! Reading-wise, at least. Elyse: I am almost finished with I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara on audio which is excellent. RHG: I just started Hurts to Love You  last night, and fortunately … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2018 Edition

The Rec League: Travel Romances

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This Rec League comes from us! Or more particularly, Sarah! We’re looking for travel romances, romances that take place while traveling or on vacation, or just far from “home.” Sarah: Rosalind James’ Escape to New Zealand series . The conflict is low low low angst but the virtual travel to New Zealand was really fun for me. Amanda: Roman Crazy  is something I’d consider a travel romance. Heroine goes to Italy for the summer following her divorce. … Continue reading The Rec League: Travel Romances

The Rec League: Blacksmiths

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Big thank you to Rose, who suggested this Rec League in a previous Books on Sale post. She also promised everyone cookies! Elyse: There was a Tessa Dare I think! Redheadedgirl: Beauty and the Blacksmith  Amanda: Adriana Anders has a contemporary blacksmith hero in Under Her Skin . He has some lovely beta qualities and I highly recommend him. Carrie: There’s Kate the Blacksmith in A Knight’s Tale. When it comes to books, I got nuthin’. … Continue reading The Rec League: Blacksmiths

The Rec League: Winter Olympics

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What a timely request! Thanks to Monique for sending this one in: In one of my Facebook readers groups, someone posted a picture of the ridiculously HOT team USA men’s bobsledding team. So my curiosity got the better of me and I deep dived into google to see if there were any bobsled romances. Sadly, I found nothing so I figured I should ask the pros of romance recommendations! Secondly I was just wondering if … Continue reading The Rec League: Winter Olympics

The Rec League: Historical Heroines in Their Thirties

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This Rec League comes from Taryn, who is looking for a specific age-range of heroines: I’m on the lookout for romances with heroines in their 30’s (or even late 20s), particularly historical romances, but also contemporary. I’ve read a number that I have loved (Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Hoyt, Lisa Kleypas, Sherry Thomas, etc…) but I’m always looking to add to my collection. I find that many historical romances have heroines who are in their teens … Continue reading The Rec League: Historical Heroines in Their Thirties

Whatcha Reading? January 2018 Edition

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It’s our first Whatcha Reading of the new year! We all hope you’re off to a great start on your reading. But, if you aren’t, that’s okay too! There is plenty of time to catch up, especially if you’ve set some personal reading goals. For the second year in a row, I’ve failed to meet by Goodreads Reading Challenge amount, which is to read 60 books in a year. So, I’m attempting it again. Third … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? January 2018 Edition

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