The Donut Trap is a New Adult romance with strong coming of age themes. Jasmine’s parents sacrificed and suffered so that their children would have better lives, but at times, Jasmine feels like she and her brother are the sacrifices. They feel bowed down under a weight of expectation and obligation, and the result is that they both resort to hiding important parts of their lives from their parents. A year or so after finishing … Continue reading The Donut Trap by Julie Tieu →
Hey all! We’re about halfway through our SBTB 2024 Romance Bingo card! By now, you might have knocked out a few easier spaces, but if you’re having trouble, we’re here to help! Below are some resources or recommendations you can use to fill more specific squares. And of course, I encourage you to brainstorm in the comments. For trope-specific squares, check out our Book Finder! Most of these tropes have tags in the Book Finder. … Continue reading SBTB Summer Bingo Recommendations →
Julie Tieu, an exciting and diverse voice in contemporary romance, returns with a romantic comedy in the vein of 27 Dresses that celebrates weddings and female friendships. Every single one of Elise Ngo’s close girlfriends—Rebecca, Jesse, and Beth—is getting married within the same few months, and every single one of them has asked her to be both bridesmaid and florist. Though it’s a lot for her to juggle, the work and exposure is a boon … Continue reading Fancy Meeting You Here →
Julie Tieu, an exciting new and diverse voice in contemporary romance, returns with a hilarious and sexy new novel about colleagues who decide to take their relationship outside the office. Cadence Lim has transformed from behind-the-scenes number cruncher to an integral part of the sales team at Prism Realty. But despite moving up the corporate ladder, her complicated relationship with her estranged elderly father weighs heavily and she can’t seem to shake the desire for … Continue reading Circling Back to You →
From the author of DONUT FALL IN LOVE comes a perfect summer love story set in the forested paradise of Canadian cottage country that asks the question: can love beat the odds when the odds are two mothers dead-set against it? —————- You’d think my mother would be trying to set me up with architect Neil Choy, the unmarried son of her best friend. But you’d be wrong. My single mother has always been fiercely … Continue reading The Unmatchmakers →
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! I loved hearing about the video games you’re all playing! I beat the storyline of Super Mario Odyssey over the weekend. Now I’ll just be collecting hundreds upon hundreds of moons! I have plans to go to the Cape with my partner this weekend and I hope I can turn my brain off for a few days and just nap in the sun. The heat is a constant, though, I know it’ll … Continue reading Links: Library Stuff and Romance Events →
