General Bitching…

The Rec League: The Mummy Vibes

Featured image for The Rec League: The Mummy Vibes

This Rec League is from Jordan. Thanks, Jordan! The Mummy (1999) is one of my favorite movies, and I would love to find more books that match its Action-Adventure-Romance vibes. I’ve read and loved Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase and As You Desire by Connie Brockway. Both of these take place in Egypt, but that is not necessarily a requirement. Settings like the Amazon and Africa could be fun, too! Fantasy/horror twists are also welcome. … Continue reading The Rec League: The Mummy Vibes

Links: Welsh Mythology, Sound of Music, & More

Workspace with computer, journal, books, coffee, and glasses.

Welcome back to Wednesday Links! How are we all feeling? I just received news that the event I’m moderating for Lovestruck Books is sold out and they’re taking only waitlist names now. I’m ecstatic but also want to vomit from nerves. But no, I know it’ll be great. Seriously, if you haven’t visited the space, I highly recommend it. Aside from that, my peachy pinky home office is coming together. Painting is done, my desk … Continue reading Links: Welsh Mythology, Sound of Music, & More

Cover Awe: Sunny Yellows!

Isabel and the Rogue by Liana de la Rosa. The background is a library with deep green shelves and a fuchsia curtain. Two figures sit on a gold a fuchsia couch. The man is wearing dark pants, shoes, and vest. His white long-sleeved shirt is rolled up to the elbows and he has on a green cravat. He has sandy hair and a matching beard and mustache. He's holding the hand of the woman next to him. The woman has tan skin and dark brown hair with red and white flowers in it. She has on a yellow dress with a square neckline hemmed in a white ruffle. In her free hand, she's holding a book.

Welcome back to Cover Awe! Cover art by Clover Lane Elyse: Could we actually have an alien romance in cover awe!? Amanda: Is that an alien romance?! Also in fairness I do love the new ice planet barbarian covers Elyse: It is an alien romance! The other book in the series is gorgeous too! Tara: Oh my! Those are stunning! Sarah: I would not be surprised to see that image as a poster available for … Continue reading Cover Awe: Sunny Yellows!

Book Review

Guest Review: Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

Haunting Adeline

Ed. note: We’ve been asked to increase our coverage of and discussion of Dark Romance a few times by some of you, so to start, we have a guest review from Kimberly. If you’re a reader of Dark Romance and would like to talk about some of your favorites, please get in touch! This guest review is from Kimberly! Kimberly works as a student support specialist at a small university where she endeavors to instill … Continue reading Guest Review: Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

Podcast

648. Welcome and Comfort: New Year’s Wishes from Sarah Jane, Lilisonna, and Martin

We’re traveling around the world again, with Sarah Jane, Lilisonna, and Martin to gather recs, and wishes, and terrible jokes. We’ve got more joyful recommendations for AJ Sherwood’s books, more cozy games, more pop culture documentaries, and more cats visiting the show. We’ve got one more episode featuring listeners in various parts of the world. Record number of people signed up this year. Thank you!

↑ Back to Top