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Featured
Stuff We Like: Household Staples
Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Books On Sale
Contemporary Romances, Urban Fantasy, & More
Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner is $2.99! This is a contemporary lesbian romance with an age gap. We’ve mentioned this on Hide Your Wallet, though haven’t written a formal review.
Book Review
Marry Me By Midnight by Felicia Grossman
I adored this book. What was supposed to be a quick 30 minutes of reading before my day carried on turned into an absolutely lost day. I could not put this book down. Isabelle Lira is a very rich Jewish woman living in Victorian London. She has inherited her father’s portion of a surety business, but her business partners are putting pressure on her to marry, preferably one of them. Isabelle is young, still grieving, … Continue reading Marry Me By Midnight by Felicia Grossman
Podcast
576. BookTok, Hockey Romance, and People as Products with Kayleigh Donaldson
Pop culture critic and former book blogger Kayleigh Donaldson joins me to talk about BookTok, hockey romance, and the Seattle Kraken. We’re locating this conversation in a larger discussion about fandom, fanfiction about real people, and the ways celebrity culture, fan culture, and romance intersect. I want to mention that we do talk very briefly about Johnny Depp and fandom, and larger issues of misogyny and sexual harrassment. Music: purple-planet.com
Books On Sale
A Freebie, Dystopian Romance, & More
Infamous by Lex Croucher is $2.99! This is a sapphic Regency romance and was mentioned on Hide Your Wallet and Book Beat. Both Shana and Tara were really looking forward to this one.
Lightning Review
My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine
Usually when I DNF a book, it is quickly forgotten and I move on to the next book. I am rarely moved to write a review about a DNF. This case is an exception because it was so nearly good, but ultimately missed the mark. I managed to soldier through 55% of this book before it just got too frustrating. Cassie needs a place to stay. Frederick is renting out his spare room for a … Continue reading My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine
Links: Blue Aliens, Crafting, & More
Hear ye! Hear ye! I welcome you all back to Wednesday Links! How has your week been? Mine is incredibly busy and I’m just trying to keep my eyes on Friday. All of hard work will be rewarded with a weekend trip to Maine, which may not be relaxing as I want it to be, but it’ll still be a much-needed break. As I mentioned last week, I was eager for a couple MMORPGs coming … Continue reading Links: Blue Aliens, Crafting, & More
Books On Sale
Contemporary Romances, Fantasy, & More
PODCAST RECOMMENDED: Take the Lead by Alexis Daria is $2.99! This is a contemporary romance that takes place on a dancing competition TV show. There’s also a gruff hero! If those things haven’t convinced you yet, Sonali Dev also recommended it on a previous podcast episode. This one has a new cover and new ISBN, which not sure what that means if you bought the old edition. Does it just disappear from your Kindle?
Book Review
Codename Charming by Lucy Parker
I didn’t read book one in this series and perhaps I should have, but I am jolly glad I read book two. It’s a treat. Petunia De Vere (who everyone calls ‘Pet’ which takes some getting used to) is the personal assistant to a newly minted royal – Johnny Marchmont. He’s well-meaning, but endlessly clumsy and prone to putting his foot in his mouth. Pet often finds herself being flung aside by Johnny’s flailing limbs. … Continue reading Codename Charming by Lucy Parker
Stuff We Like: So Many Nifty Things!
It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! This month we have gathered lots of different items that are making us happy, as well as some old favorites that are back in season! (Why, yes, those are my new favorite linen pants right there.) Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff … Continue reading Stuff We Like: So Many Nifty Things!
Books On Sale
Dukes, Recent Releases, & More
Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller is $2.99! This one came out in March and was mentioned on Hide Your Wallet. I know Biller is an auto-buy for a lot of you and we haven’t featured this one on sale before.
