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Happy Saturday! June is coming to a close. Here’s what we’re reading right now: Lara: I’m reading a new-to-me Regency romance author: Rachel Griffiths. The book is called Just for the Season and so far it’s a delight. Not a lot of historical detail which is usually not for me, but the heroine has such verve and bite, that I’m a fan anyway. Full review coming! Claudia: Trying to continue with Amy Rose Bennett’s The … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? June 2026, Part Two
This request comes from Nuria as part of a recent HaBO. They are specifically looking for alien romance recommendations where the alien character feels truly alien, and not necessarily humans with a different paintjob. Amanda: Obviously Strange Love by Ann Aguirre. Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell kinda of works. The monster is a shapeshifter and has a humanoid form made out of the remains of her meals, but it’s true form … Continue reading The Rec League: Alien Romances
Welcome back, everyone! Now that the baby news is out of the way, I can openly complain about all the weird stuff my body does now. The worst of it is having a perpetually awful taste in my mouth. That’s been my least favorite. My highlight in the last week is buying a giant pack of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls as Costco and picking up a tub of Texas Roadhouse cinnamon honey butter. Has there ever … Continue reading Links: Magic School Bus, Hench, & More
This HaBO comes from Peace, who wants to find this romance: Vintage Harlequin/Mills & Boon Style Romance set in England – Heroine is a blonde baker/caterer, wrong-bed-leading-to-pregnancy trope. I’ve been looking for this romance novel for years and really need help finding it! I might have muddled up a few details. Bear with me! – Setting: England. – Timeline: Likely late 90s, 2000s, or early 2010s (classic Harlequin Presents / Mills & Boon style). – … Continue reading HaBO: She’s Delivering Pastries to a House Party
