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Topaz by Beverly Jenkins is $1.99! This is an earlier Jenkins historical. Readers loved the heroine, a tenacious reporter! Have you read this one?
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Book Review
Second Night Stand by Fay Stetz-Waters and Karelia Stetz-Waters
This is a hard book to review because there were a few elements that didn’t work for me, but I don’t think they’d stop other readers from loving Second Night Stand. But before I dig into everything I adored about this book, and how everything I didn’t like is my own fault, let’s describe the plot. Lillian is the aloof dance master of a Very Serious™ ballet company on the brink of disaster. Her backers … Continue reading Second Night Stand by Fay Stetz-Waters and Karelia Stetz-Waters
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Friends to Lovers, Opposites Attract, & More
The Hellion’s Waltz by Olivia Waite is $1.99! This is part of the Feminine Pursuits series. Carrie read this one and gave it a B-:
I never thought I’d say this, but The Hellion’s Waltz is just too darn nice. This historical f/f romance is beautifully written and full of kind, courageous, intelligent characters. It is also boring. Gouda Friends by Cathy Yardley is $1.99 at Amazon! If you’ve listed to literally any podcast episode I’ve been on with Sarah, you probably know I love cheese and I’m just tickled by the heroine’s dedication to dairy. This seems like a fluffy, small town romance that’s light on angst.
Help A Bitch Out
HaBO: Reincarnated Scientists
This HaBO is from Maryia, who wants to find this romance. And wow, I feel like we’ve been getting a lot of time travel/reincarnation requests! I really need help to find a book. I think the book was published somewhere from 2010-2017. The main characters already had a couple of lives together but they always die young. I remember that in the most current iteration of their lives, they were students (they also studied some … Continue reading HaBO: Reincarnated Scientists
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Assassin Nuns, Dukes, & More
RECOMMENDED: Partners in Crime by Alisha Rai is $1.99! Lara read this one and gave it an A- in a Lightning Review:
Because of my absolute abhorrence of a Big Misunderstanding plot, I nearly didn’t come back to this book, so if that turns you off, too, don’t make my mistake. You’ll be rewarded with a fun, emotionally nuanced, and surprising heist adventure – a very memorable one!
What Makes a Good Sex Scene?
In a recent-ish Wednesday Links post, I featured an article from author Yulin Kuang about the art of writing a good sex scenes. This is such a subjective element in reading and commenter Emily C. thought the idea of what really makes a good sex scene is a great topic for discussion post. Here are some of our thoughts: What makes a good sex scene? Sarah: I have a confession: I often skim or skip … Continue reading What Makes a Good Sex Scene?
Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 70
Welcome back to Get Rec’d! A few quick recs this time around: a fantasy with some mystery, a sci-fi lesbian romance, and a non-fiction title that may pique some curiosity. Have you received any great book recommendations lately? Are there any you’d like to pass along the community?
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Podcast 624, Your Transcript has Arrived!
The transcript for Podcast 624. Academic Research about Romancelandia with Christine M. Larson has been posted!
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Highlights from Today’s Kindle Daily Deals
The Friendship Study by Ruby Barrett is $2.99! This was mentioned in both Hide Your Wallet and Dahlia’s monthly roundup of queer romances. Did any of you pick this up?
