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Stuff We Like: Household Staples
Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Books On Sale
Alisha Rai, Billionaires, & More
RECOMMENDED: The Devil and the Heiress by Harper St. George is $1.99! Thank you to everyone who let us know about this one! This is book two in The Gilded Heiresses series and Elyse gave it an A-:
The Devil and the Heiress by Harper St. George is a tropey historical romance with light conflict. It worked totally for me, but lately I’ve needed less darkness and fewer obstacles for the main characters to overcome in my reading.
Podcast
628. Real Housewives and Romance Readers with Shana
Continuing my exploration of reality franchises that are favorites of romance readers, Shana joins me to talk about the Real Housewives franchise: her favorite Real Housewives locations and seasons, and what aspects of this reality franchise appeal to romance readers. We cover relationships, conflict, and the blend of fiction and “reality,” and some of the ethical considerations as well, especially with the Real Housewives of Dubai. Are you a Real Housewives watcher? Which ones? Do you … Continue reading 628. Real Housewives and Romance Readers with Shana
Books On Sale
The 1920s, Dukes, & More
RECOMMENDED: The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope is $2.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! Sarah read this one and gave it a B:
I liked the painstaking and careful character development of the first half more than the zoomy-zoom plot of the second half, but the foundation of historical fiction and incredible detail coupled with folk magic, ghosts, and negotiating with spirits made this an exceptionally fun, absorbing, and thoughtful story.
Book Review
Blood of a Gladiator by Ashley Gardner
I mentioned in the recent Whatcha Reading post that I think it was flchen1 (Hi! Thank you!!) who posted about Blood of a Gladiator in the comments a week or so ago, but I inhaled this book. I wrote in the post: “Ashley Gardner aka Jennifer Ashley writes great mysteries with very slow connections and growing emotional depth between the characters, and this book was excellent. It got me through some insomnia (perimenopause can fuck … Continue reading Blood of a Gladiator by Ashley Gardner
Links: Colleen Hoover, Auctions, & More
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! How are we all doing? It is a week of ups and downs for me. My partner and I bought a house – yipee! It happened much quicker than we intended, but of course that comes with all the extra inspections, repairs, closing, etc. It is a lot and I’m incredibly thankful my partner is someone who doesn’t mind getting on the horn to talk to everyone while I swaddle … Continue reading Links: Colleen Hoover, Auctions, & More
Books On Sale
Road Trips, Historical Romances, & More
RECOMMENDED: Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron is $2.49! This was mentioned on a previous podcast and a previous Whatcha Reading. The second book of Aaron’s we’ve featured this week and the comments had good things to say about Aaron’s storytelling. Sarah loved this book:
Nice Dragons Finish Last is fast-moving fantasy adventure with outstanding worldbuilding. It’s an experience to read.
An Event with Mae Marvel and Cats
Recently, I attended a book signing and discussion with Mae Marvel, the authors of Everyone I Kissed Since You Got Famous. Mae Marvel is a writing team comprised of Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare, a married couple. I was familiar with Knox’s work, but not Mare’s. Everyone I Kissed Since You Got Famous is a lesbian contemporary romance about two friends from high school who reunite later in life. Katie Price was a theater kid … Continue reading An Event with Mae Marvel and Cats
Books On Sale
Chefs, Erotic Fantasy, & More
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi is $1.99! I believe this is Chokshi’s full-length adult debut. It’s a Gothic fantasy and it’s had a cover redesign since it’s release. I think I prefer the the original.
Help A Bitch Out
HaBO: A Vampire Couple is Her Emotional Anchor
This HaBO is from G, who wants to find this paranormal romance: Hi! Not sure if you’re the right people to ask (I found you through the “what was that book called” tag on reddit), but I’m getting kinda desperate and can’t seem to remember anything apart from scarce details. It‘s been ages since I’ve read this book, but I think it was a not-yet-complete series cause I cannot for the life of me remember … Continue reading HaBO: A Vampire Couple is Her Emotional Anchor
